Games like Truxton 2
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Truxton 2 for fans of action, 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 Truxton 2 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, more from Bitwave Games, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Truxton 2: 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.
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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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Grind Stormer
Top pick for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
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Dogyuun
Second-strongest match for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
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Astro Fighters
Third-strongest match for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
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.
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Meteor Storm
Ranked #4 for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
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Asteroids: Recharged
Ranked #5 for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers
Ranked #6 for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment. Enjoy a smart combination of a fast-paced shooting experience and the 1950's sci-fi movies aesthetic, with live-action cutscenes.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Ranked #7 for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
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Sky Force Reloaded
Ranked #8 for Truxton 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
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More from Bitwave Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Bitwave Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Earthion
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
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Gimmick! 2
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
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Wunderling DX
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord!
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Zero Wing
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
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Truxton
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
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Twin Cobra
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
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Out Zone
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
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Tiger Heli
Another title from Bitwave Games, the studio behind Truxton 2. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
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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Dogyuun
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
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Asteroids: Recharged
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
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Sky Force Reloaded
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Frequently asked about Truxton 2
- Does Truxton 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Truxton 2 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 Truxton 2 cost?
- Truxton 2 is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Truxton 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Truxton 2 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 Truxton 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Truxton 2 are Grind Stormer, Dogyuun, Astro Fighters.
- Who developed Truxton 2?
- Truxton 2 was developed by Bitwave Games, Toaplan and published by Clear River Games.
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