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Games like Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute

If Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute is your kind of game, the closest matches are Meteor Storm, Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute and Red Blue Cell — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute: Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

2022Action8.99 USDWindowsby CITY CONNECTION
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Steam players who put hours into Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Meteor Storm

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!

    2021ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!

    2022Action7.19 USDSteam ↗
  3. Red Blue Cell

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    2025Action3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Guntech 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!

    2022Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Starlight: Eye of the Storm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    2021ActionIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Astro Fighters

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    2025Action5.39 USDSteam ↗
  7. BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!

    2023Action11.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Truxton 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

    2024Action7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~89% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~89% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Half-Life: Opposing Force

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute on Steam right now. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

    1999Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from CITY CONNECTION

Other recommendable Steam games by CITY CONNECTION, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. STRIKERS 1945

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    The vertical scrolling shooter game released in the arcade by "Psikyo". You can set the difficulty level, controls, screen orientation, etc. In addition, online rankings have been implemented! Aim to be the world's best Striker!

    2020ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRIKERS 1945 II

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Easy to play, hard to master. This is one of the most iconic arcade shooter of the 90s, released by Psikyo. It comes back with many customizable options and online rankings!

    2020ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. TENGAI

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!

    2020ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STRIKERS 1945 III

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Here's a challenge from 90's arcades! The ultimate Psikyo shooter! With online rankings.

    2020ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

    2017Action7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Psyvariar Delta

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.

    2019Action8.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    "Ninja JaJaMaru : The Great Yokai Battle + Hell" est un jeu d'action en 2D. Il s'agit de la dernière interaction de la série Ninja JaJaMaru qui introduit de nouveaux contrôles et de nouvelles mécaniques de jeu dans la série.

    2022Action3.87 USDSteam ↗
  8. GUNBIRD

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CITY CONNECTION, the studio behind Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

    "Marion" the little great wizard in the steampunk world. The masterpiece of the "Psikyo Shooting"! Online rankings are available.

    2020ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute

How much does Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute cost?
Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute 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 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute are Meteor Storm, Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute, Red Blue Cell.
Who developed Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute?
Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute was developed by CITY CONNECTION.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.

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