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Games like SUGURI

If SUGURI is your kind of game, the closest matches are Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD, Sora and Sakura Stars — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, retro and stressful. 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 SUGURI: Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

2014ActionIndie5.99 USDWindowsby Orange_Juice
SUGURI — Steam game cover
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Boss patterns are learnable and rewardingFast paced and intense gameplayMinimalist design with no power upsChallengingRetroStressful

Players who liked SUGURI also play

Steam players who put hours into SUGURI 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. Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

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

    In Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD (aka AoSXE HD), the "little war" continues at a breakneck pace. AoSXE HD is an enhanced version of the eagerly awaited sequel to SUGURI.

    2014ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Sora

    WHY THIS

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

    From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.

    2016ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sakura Stars

    WHY THIS

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

    When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console.

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

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

    買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想!

    2021ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SUGURI.

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

    月の都から敵が攻めてきた! その弾幕が過去最狂難易度を誇るのは当然だろう? ピュアーでルナティックなシューティング幻想!

    2019ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Gun Wings

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

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

    A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...

    2015ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. WITCH-BOT MEGLILO

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon swapping with SUGURI.

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

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    2016ActionIndie2.39 USDSteam ↗
  8. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SUGURI.

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

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SUGURI

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. 100% Orange Juice

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SUGURI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

    2014StrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SUGURI.

    Reviewers of SUGURI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!

    2014ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Acceleration of SUGURI 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

    Reviewers of SUGURI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.

    2018ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Sora

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SUGURI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.

    2016ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SUGURI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

    2021IndieSimulationRPG4.19 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Saki and the Crucible of Debauchery

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SUGURI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    Do battle against abominable demons as Saki the shrine maiden! Use her four different forms to slay enemies, or activate full-auto mode and watch as Saki is defiled and corrupted...

    2024IndieRPG8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    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 SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    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 SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    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 SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    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 SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SUGURI.

    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 SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    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 SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SUGURI on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 SUGURI.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

More from Orange_Juice

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

  1. 100% Orange Juice

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

    2014StrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SUGURI.

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!

    2014ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sora

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.

    2016ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 200% Mixed Juice!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Indie with SUGURI.

    200% Mixed Juice! is the 10th Anniversary game of OrangeJuice, an old school RPG featuring a 200% mix of OrangeJuice characters.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Acceleration of SUGURI 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.

    2018ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SUGURI.

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    In Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD (aka AoSXE HD), the "little war" continues at a breakneck pace. AoSXE HD is an enhanced version of the eagerly awaited sequel to SUGURI.

    2014ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SUGURI.

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Action and Indie with SUGURI.

    Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

    2016ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Orange_Juice, the studio behind SUGURI. Shares Action with SUGURI.

    Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~ is an old-school bullet hell/STG game with multiple endings based on actions you take.

    2020Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SUGURI

How much does SUGURI cost?
SUGURI is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SUGURI?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SUGURI are Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD, Sora, Sakura Stars.
Who developed SUGURI?
SUGURI was developed by Orange_Juice and published by Rockin' Android, Rockin Android.

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 SUGURI.

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