Games like N₂O
Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to N₂O 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 N₂O 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 Gremlin Interactive. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About N₂O: Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
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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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Operius DX
Top pick for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
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Guntech 2
Second-strongest match for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
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Asteroid Blasters
Third-strongest match for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
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Astro Fighters
Ranked #4 for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
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 #5 for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
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Xatrom Command
Ranked #6 for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
Team up and shoot down waves of invading aliens. Single player or multiplayer top-down shooting action
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Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
Ranked #7 for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
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Wings Of Bluestar
Ranked #8 for N₂O fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with N₂O.
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Gremlin Interactive, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Hogs of War
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O. Shares Action with N₂O.
Hogs of War is a turn-based tactical warfare game. Take turns controlling members of your squad of hogs to engage in combat with the opposition based on World War 1. With 3D graphics, vehicles, a career-based single-player mode, and voice-over (narration and for characters) by British comedian Rik Mayall.
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Realms of the Haunting
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O. Shares Action with N₂O.
Forged in the Beginning and protected by the Seven Seals, there lies a place where thought and creation intertwine. The center for all realms of existence, it is the balancing force between good and evil, man and spirit. A focal point for all energies, and the one element that has kept the consuming nature of darkness at bay... Until now.
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Fragile Allegiance
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O.
Assemble your fleets, fill your silos with nuclear warheads, conduct research, gather resources, and wage war in a vast galaxy in this unique take on 4X Strategy. Appoint Colony Supervisors to manage your colony and deploy Spy Satellites for the ultimate in skulduggery.
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Litil Divil
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O. Shares Action with N₂O.
Welcome to the Underworld, where you guide Mutt, the bad luck Litil Divil, through the Labyrinth of Chaos to retrieve the Mystical Pizza of Plenty. Our “hero” takes a fateful step through the Mortal Portal to prowl five hellish levels of treacherous tunnels with more than 50 raucous rooms of gameplay.
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Slipstream 5000
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O. Shares Action with N₂O.
Control many upgradeable futuristic racers under arcade or simulation racing style. Experience high speed aerial moves and dramatic crashes on excellently designed tracks.Feel the speed of the slipstream!
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Switchblade
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O. Shares Action with N₂O.
You must guide Hiro, the Bladeknight through the labyrinth of the Undercity, to recover the 16 fragments of the shattered Fireblade. Once you have collected all 16 fragments, you must use it to defeat Havok, to bring to an end his reign of terror and to avenge your people.
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Impossamole
Another title from Gremlin Interactive, the studio behind N₂O. Shares Action with N₂O.
Monty lay back on his sun lounger and contemplated his situation. His previous adventures had financed these last few years of utter bliss. He had everything that a mole could want. His own island in the sun, more money than a mole could ever spend - paradise!
Frequently asked about N₂O
- How much does N₂O cost?
- N₂O is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does N₂O have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — N₂O 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 N₂O?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside N₂O are Operius DX, Guntech 2, Asteroid Blasters.
- Who developed N₂O?
- N₂O was developed by Gremlin Interactive and published by Pixel Games UK.
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 N₂O.
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