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Games like Shooting Saucer

If Shooting Saucer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Egglien, Alien Decimation and Space Warpster — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its charming retro aesthetics, atmospheric and challenging. 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 Shooting Saucer: A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

2023ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby SinksAdventure
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Steam players who put hours into Shooting Saucer 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. Egglien

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shooting Saucer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Shooting Saucer.

    A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!

    2022Action5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Alien Decimation

    WHY THIS

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

    Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Space Warpster

    WHY THIS

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

    A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.

    2026ActionIndie4.24 USDSteam ↗
  4. Moorhuhn Invasion - Crazy Chicken Invasion

    WHY THIS

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

    CHICKEN INVADERS ATTACK!We've always known it, and now the day has come:THE DAY OF THE INVASION!!!

    2023ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Freedom! Do or Die

    WHY THIS

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

    When terrorism threatens the world there is no need to send a bunch of iconic movie heroes back from the '80s. One under-funded over-powered mercenary is all that's needed to save the world in this epic run 'n' gun destruction-fest of a homage to Broforce!

    2020ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Zahhak

    WHY THIS

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

    Fight against a sect planning terrorist attacks in this side-scrolling shooter.

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. B.I.O.T.A.

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shooting Saucer.

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

    Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.

    2022ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Spectacular Sparky

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shooting Saucer.

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

    A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

    2021ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shooting Saucer.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shooting Saucer.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shooting Saucer.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shooting Saucer.

    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 ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shooting Saucer.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shooting Saucer.

    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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shooting Saucer.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Shooting Saucer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shooting Saucer.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Shooting Saucer.

    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. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Shooting Saucer

Is Shooting Saucer verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shooting Saucer 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 Shooting Saucer cost?
Shooting Saucer is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shooting Saucer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shooting Saucer are Egglien, Alien Decimation, Space Warpster.
Who developed Shooting Saucer?
Shooting Saucer was developed by SinksAdventure.

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 Shooting Saucer.

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