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Games like Boing

If Boing is your kind of game, the closest matches are Crazy Invader ShootEm Down, Spacebase19 and misaligned — 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 Boing: "Boing" redefines retro space shooters with its potent weaponry. Defend, attack, and level up as you twist through challenges. Endless fun for all!

2023ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDWindowsby Crazy Retro Games
Boing — Steam game cover

Players who liked Boing also play

Steam players who put hours into Boing 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. Crazy Invader ShootEm Down

    WHY THIS

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

    Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game

    2021ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Spacebase19

    WHY THIS

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

    Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. misaligned

    WHY THIS

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

    Classic 80s inspired shooter

    2023ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. P.3

    WHY THIS

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

    P.3 is a vertical classic arcade shooter with two button controls. Save the space by defeating 5 stages and bosses with variety of weapons and upgrade.

    2019ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. A Blast From The Past

    WHY THIS

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

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

    2023ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Galactoids - Galactic Invaders

    WHY THIS

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

    Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.

    2022ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Alien Wall

    WHY THIS

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

    Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!

    2021ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Ayako's Mission

    WHY THIS

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

    Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.

    2023ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Boing at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Boing.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Boing.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Boing.

    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 ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

    "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. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Boing.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Boing.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Boing on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Boing.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Boing.

    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 ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Boing.

    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 ↗
  4. 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 Boing.

    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 ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Boing.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Boing.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Boing.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Crazy Retro Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Crazy Retro Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Crazy Invader ShootEm Down

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crazy Retro Games, the studio behind Boing. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

    Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game

    2021ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Jump Malcolm Jump

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crazy Retro Games, the studio behind Boing. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

    Embark on a jump-filled odyssey in "Jump Malcolm Jump," a 3D platformer that blends arcade excitement with daring dashes. Collect Energy Orbs across stunning worlds and dash past obstacles. Casual fun meets high-flying action!

    2024ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tunnel Assault

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crazy Retro Games, the studio behind Boing. Shares Action and Indie with Boing.

    Pilot your spaceship through unyielding tunnels, dodging obstacles, and unleashing dual lasers in this procedurally generated, fast-paced adventure. Unlock new ships and upgrade your arsenal as you advance, race against time, and emerge as the ultimate tunnel ace 🚀🌠

    2024ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Boing

How much does Boing cost?
Boing is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Boing?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Boing are Crazy Invader ShootEm Down, Spacebase19, misaligned.
Who developed Boing?
Boing was developed by Crazy Retro 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 Boing.

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