Rank 01Games like Retro/Grade
- 18 games
- Updated Oct 3, 2026
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The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Retro/Grade: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
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Shatter
Why this: Also Rhythm, like Retro/Grade.
Rank 05 
Syder Arcade
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Retro/Grade.
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BIT.TRIP FATE
Why this: Also Music and Rhythm, like Retro/Grade.
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Why this: A frequent pick in Retro/Grade players' libraries, and another Casual.
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Ultratron
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Retro/Grade.
- Released: 2013
- Developer: 24 Caret Games
- Price: $2.49−75%
- 87% of 178 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Challenge modes add replayability
- Neon soaked space visuals
- Play a perfect run in reverse
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Intense
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Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Why this: Another Action close to Retro/Grade.
Neverending Nightmares
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Retro/Grade.
Revolution Ace
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Retro/Grade.
Geometry Dash
Why this: Also Music and Rhythm, like Retro/Grade.
METAL SLUG
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Retro/Grade.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Retro/Grade at current Steam store prices.
Velocity®Ultra
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Retro/Grade.
Octahedron: Transfixed Edition
Why this: Also Music and Rhythm, like Retro/Grade.
Razortron 2000
Why this: Also Music, like Retro/Grade.
Bit Blaster XL
Why this: Another Action close to Retro/Grade.
Distant Space
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Retro/Grade.
About Retro/Grade
If Retro/Grade is your kind of game, the closest matches are Beat Hazard, Symphony and Thumper — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and intense, and single out its challenge modes and difficulty tiers. 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 Retro/Grade: Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!
Is Retro/Grade worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 178 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $9.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Challenge modes add replayability
- Neon soaked space visuals
- Play a perfect run in reverse
- Time rewind mechanic corrects mistakes
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Not gonna lie, on higher difficulties this game runs into MASSIVE issues with visibility, and at some points it becomes next to impossible to see what you're supposed to be doing.”
People who play it also play: Beat Hazard, Symphony, Thumper
Frequently asked about Retro/Grade
Can I run it?
How much does Retro/Grade cost?
Retro/Grade is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Retro/Grade?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retro/Grade are Beat Hazard, Symphony, Thumper.
Who developed Retro/Grade?
Retro/Grade was developed by 24 Caret Games.