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Games like Loopback

If Loopback is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pixel Descent, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition and Bleed 2 — 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 playWindows · macOSby Cold Light Games
Loopback — Steam game cover

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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. Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

    2024Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bleed 2

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match 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 ↗
  4. Donuts'n'Justice

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 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 ↗
  5. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 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 ↗
  6. Jamestown

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 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 ↗
  7. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined

    WHY THIS

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

    The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.

    2023Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Wild Guns Reloaded

    WHY THIS

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

    Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

    2017Action14.99 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. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  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. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined

    WHY THIS

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

    The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.

    2023Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Wild Guns Reloaded

    WHY THIS

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

    Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

    2017Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Loopback

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, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, Bleed 2.
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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