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Games like Jetpack Kiwi

If Jetpack Kiwi is your kind of game, the closest matches are Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators, Space Dragons and Viral Reload EX — 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 Jetpack Kiwi: Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 levels, 5 bosses, hordes of enemies spaceships, with multiple characters to choose from; each one with an unique special attack. Complete the game in single player or with a friend in local co-op!

2023ActionAdventureCasual5.99 USDWindowsby Pitigamedev
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Steam players who put hours into Jetpack Kiwi 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. Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Space Dragons

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Viral Reload EX

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗
  4. Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

    2023ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. G WARRIOR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !

    2024Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shoot 1UP DX

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

    2015ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!

    2022ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Contra: Operation Galuga

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Jetpack Kiwi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Jetpack Kiwi on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Jetpack Kiwi.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Pitigamedev

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

  1. In Space

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    In Space is a 2D top-down Arena Shooter where you are on an alien planet, and you have to survive to a horde of alien creatures that want your blood

    2022ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Dotto Botto

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Adventure and Casual with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Dotto Botto: a classic Super Mario Bros. style platformer game.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Towerland

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    A 2D top-down 4-directional shooter with RPG and roguelite elements.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Last Man

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    A topdown survival space horror where a single enemy hit can end your life

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Boing Bang Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Toilet Paper Please

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Action and Casual with Jetpack Kiwi.

    In Toilet Paper, please! you are a Toilet Paper Roll who wants to collect all the pieces of toilet paper in the world. Face more the 100 levels in this classic but challenging avoid and collect game.

    2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Purrrification

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pitigamedev, the studio behind Jetpack Kiwi. Shares Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    An innocent-looking platformer. Jump, collect, progress. But something feels off. Levels shift, sounds distort, the screen... reacts. This is more than just a game. How far are you willing to go?

    2025IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

    2023ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Jetpack Kiwi.

    From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!

    2022ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Contra: Operation Galuga

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Jetpack Kiwi.

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Jetpack Kiwi

How much does Jetpack Kiwi cost?
Jetpack Kiwi is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Jetpack Kiwi have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Jetpack Kiwi 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 Jetpack Kiwi?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Jetpack Kiwi are Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators, Space Dragons, Viral Reload EX.
Who developed Jetpack Kiwi?
Jetpack Kiwi was developed by Pitigamedev.

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 Jetpack Kiwi.

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