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Games like Retro City Rampage™ DX

If Retro City Rampage™ DX is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dave-Man, UnMetal and Vice: Magic City Mayhem — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chip tune soundtrack, humorous writing and tactile pixel art. 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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Retro City Rampage DX is a 2014 action-adventure game with racing elements from Vblank Entertainment, available for $2.99. The title features top-down exploration, mission-based gameplay, and arcade mini-games. Players describe the experience as nostalgic and whimsical, with reviewers highlighting a chip-tune soundtrack, humorous writing, and tactile pixel art. Designed for solo play at a normal difficulty with a medium length session shape, the game is verified to run on Steam Deck. It holds an 88% positive rating from 1,088 Steam reviews.

About Retro City Rampage™ DX: OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

2014ActionIndieAdventureRacing2.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Vblank Entertainment, Inc.
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Steam players who put hours into Retro City Rampage™ DX 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. Dave-Man

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Get your coffee while avoiding co-workers. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat...Retire.

    2020ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. UnMetal

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Second-strongest match for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Vice: Magic City Mayhem

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a retro action-adventure game where you fight, collect new items, and upgrade your character as you make your way through bustling nightclubs, scenic beaches, and raptor-infested yachts.

    2026ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  4. I Am 1

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    You start as 1 single pixel, But that's no fun! As you progress, the game evolves into a 2D side-scrolling action adventure! FIGHT through your foes, level up and upgrade to become more than just 1!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Pet Shit Billy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    A wild zoo party turned into a poopocalypse! Help Billy clean up 86 absurd screens of retro platforming chaos before his boss returns. Funny, weird, and packed with pixelated surprises.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Super Drunken Guy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Super Drunken Guy is a 2d Pixel Platformer in a drunken world - are you drunken enough for this game ? Collect beers, fight enemies and jump through many different levels.

    2024ActionIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. DLC Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Ranked #7 for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.

    2013Indie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Saturday Morning RPG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Ranked #8 for Retro City Rampage™ DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.

    2014IndieRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Retro City Rampage™ DX

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. Saints Row 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

    2013ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Zero-K

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  4. Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Episode 1 is now FREE - for a limited time! In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named 'Jesse,' you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond.

    2015AdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Day of the Tentacle Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

    2016Adventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.

    2017Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

    2017RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shakedown: Hawaii

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Reviewers of Retro City Rampage™ DX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Retro City Rampage™ DX at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Retro City Rampage™ DX on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Retro City Rampage™ DX.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Retro City Rampage™ DX

Is Retro City Rampage™ DX verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Retro City Rampage™ DX is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Retro City Rampage™ DX cost?
Retro City Rampage™ DX is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Retro City Rampage™ DX?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retro City Rampage™ DX are Dave-Man, UnMetal, Vice: Magic City Mayhem.
Who developed Retro City Rampage™ DX?
Retro City Rampage™ DX was developed by Vblank Entertainment, Inc..

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