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Games like Loopback

If Loopback is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pixel Descent, Donuts'n'Justice and Blazing Chrome — 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 Loopback: Loopback is an arcade-style scrolling shooter game where you will battle through waves of enemies, fight unique bosses, and build new weapons as you complete the loop.

2022ActionIndieFree to playDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Cold Light Games
Loopback — Steam game cover

Players who liked Loopback also play

Steam players who put hours into Loopback 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. Pixel Descent

    WHY THIS

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

    Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

    2024ActionIndieRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Donuts'n'Justice

    WHY THIS

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

    Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

    2016ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

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

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Bleed 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Jamestown

    WHY THIS

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

    Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

    2011ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Strikers Edge

    WHY THIS

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

    Strikers Edge is a medieval dodgeball with weapons, ancient warriors and special powers. Challenge your opponents in local multiplayer, ascend to the top of the ladder and become the best striker!

    2018ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. ZeroRanger

    WHY THIS

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

    This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

    2018ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 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.

  1. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

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

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Bleed 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Jamestown

    WHY THIS

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

    Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

    2011ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Loopback

Is Loopback verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Loopback is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is Loopback free to play?
Yes — Loopback is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Loopback have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Loopback 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 Loopback?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Loopback are Pixel Descent, Donuts'n'Justice, Blazing Chrome.
Who developed Loopback?
Loopback was developed by Cold Light Games.

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 Loopback.

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