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Games like GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION

If GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deathroids, Thunder Kid II: Null Mission and Overdriven Evolution — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cinematic, epic and hypnotic. 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 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION: Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!

2022ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4
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Cinematic spectacle with extreme visualsGenerous accessibility for casual playersRisk and reward combat drives every runCinematicEpicHypnotic

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Steam players who put hours into GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION 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. Deathroids

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.

    2020IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Thunder Kid II: Null Mission

    WHY THIS

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

    Thunder Kid, come in. The Robot Empire is back, and they're kidnapping all the humans! Run 'n' gun through colorful environments, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and face off with challenging bosses in this engaging, 3D action platformer. Do you have what it takes to save humanity?

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Overdriven Evolution

    WHY THIS

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

    Destroy Huge Bosses, dodge thousand of bullets and resolve quick puzzles with your powerfull space ship ! New and remade stages with improved graphics and 3D environments. More enemies and more bullets !

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ARMED SEVEN

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    2015ActionIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Astebreed: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Ranked #5 for GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

    2014ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. AIRANBLADE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    AIRANBLADE is a 3D vertical progression action game, like the classic shoot 'em up games. Fight against squadrons of enemy aircrafts and gigantic bosses. Enjoy beautiful special effects and lots of explosions and lasers coming from every corner.

    2024ActionIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Strike VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    A fast action arcade game revamped into Virtual Reality. Shoot with your weapon, dodge bullets with your body, deflect bullets with your swords, and launch missiles and ultimate skills!

    2020ActionStrategy2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Mech Arena

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Mech Arena is an arcade shooter game taking place in an arena and dispatched on several rounds. Kill waves of enemies, upgrade your mech and exploit the ever changing ground of the arena to try to become one of its champions.

    2021ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Reflex

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Reviewers of GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    A simple puzzle game. Simple graphics and nice music. Try your mind in more than 70+ levels. They are waiting for you.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Radiant Silvergun

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Reviewers of GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!

    2023Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Diadra Empty

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses.

    2015ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ESCHATOS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Reviewers of GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

    2015Action5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Hellsinker.

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Reviewers of GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    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 ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION on Steam right now. Shares Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    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 ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    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 ↗
  4. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION

Does GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION run on Steam Deck?
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION cost?
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION are Deathroids, Thunder Kid II: Null Mission, Overdriven Evolution.
Who developed GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION?
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION was developed by ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4 and published by Henteko Doujin.

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