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Games like REDSHOT

Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to REDSHOT for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in REDSHOT also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About REDSHOT: Multiplayer Update now available! Quick reflexes and clever strategies are required in REDSHOT, a bullet-time metroidvania where everything is deadly, but you are deadlier. Can you save the royal city from total destruction? ...Can you do it with style?

2022ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDWindowsby Brian Lynch
REDSHOT — Steam game cover
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Delta Zero — Steam game cover

    Delta Zero

    Top pick for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!

    2021ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Cobalt — Steam game cover

    Cobalt

    Second-strongest match for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Primal Planet — Steam game cover

    Primal Planet

    Third-strongest match for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    SteamWorld Dig — Steam game cover

    SteamWorld Dig

    Ranked #4 for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Curse of the Sea Rats — Steam game cover

    Curse of the Sea Rats

    Ranked #5 for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with REDSHOT.

    Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

    2023ActionAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Timespinner — Steam game cover

    Timespinner

    Ranked #6 for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Deadly Tower of Monsters — Steam game cover

    The Deadly Tower of Monsters

    Ranked #7 for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Fire up your ray guns, crystal swords, and laser whips, and get ready for thrills and chills! With three incredible movie stars playing out decidedly B-level sci-fi exploits, Dick Starspeed, Scarlet Nova, and Robot will have you ready to jump off the side of the tower—right into adventure!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Patch Quest — Steam game cover

    Patch Quest

    Ranked #8 for REDSHOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    Cobalt — Steam game cover

    Cobalt

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Primal Planet — Steam game cover

    Primal Planet

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    SteamWorld Dig — Steam game cover

    SteamWorld Dig

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Timespinner — Steam game cover

    Timespinner

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Patch Quest — Steam game cover

    Patch Quest

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with REDSHOT.

    In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about REDSHOT

How much does REDSHOT cost?
REDSHOT is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does REDSHOT have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — REDSHOT supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to REDSHOT?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside REDSHOT are Delta Zero, Cobalt, Primal Planet.
Who developed REDSHOT?
REDSHOT was developed by Brian Lynch.

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