Rank 01Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2014
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Players who liked Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] also play
The closest matches to Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]: Enemy Mind, Earthion, Neon Inferno, Batsugun, and Syder Arcade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Batsugun
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
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REMOTE LIFE
Why this: Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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- 21Space Invaders Extreme
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
- 83% of 154 reviews
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Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
- 88% of 1,129 reviews
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![Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2167260/header.jpg?t=1742482994)
- Released: 2025
- Developer: Limited Run Games, Rainbow Arts
- Price: $4.99−50%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 11 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
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Bit Blaster XL
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
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Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Free alternatives
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Waves
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Orbital Gear
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Space, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Echoes+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Classic Marathon
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Gun Devil
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Earthion
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Neon Inferno
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
Batsugun
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
More from Limited Run Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Limited Run Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Clock Tower: Rewind
Why this: Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
About Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
The closest matches to Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]: Enemy Mind, Earthion, Neon Inferno, Batsugun, and Syder Arcade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] is your kind of game, the closest matches are Enemy Mind, Earthion and Neon Inferno — 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.
About Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]: You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Is Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 11 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 50% off, now $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Verified.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“TLDR: Play Contra this game sucks ass! I love classic games, but this one was all youtuber hype and graphics, but the stages, enemies, and somewhat the controls just suck or are super boring. The graphics are not worth looking at in order…”
People who play it also play: Enemy Mind, Earthion, Neon Inferno
Frequently asked about Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
Can I run it?
Is Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] 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 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] cost?
Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] are Enemy Mind, Earthion, Neon Inferno.
Who developed Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]?
Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] was developed by Limited Run Games, Rainbow Arts and published by Ziggurat.