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Games like XELAN FORCE

If XELAN FORCE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hover Attack, Pedro Land DX and Martian Invaders — 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 XELAN FORCE: 8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force.We aimed to create a game that you can enjoy over and over again, such as the feeling of play that changes between offensive and defensive types, and the ability to search for hidden items.

2024ActionIndie4.49 USDWindowsby PIXEL CO., LTD
XELAN FORCE — Steam game cover

Players who liked XELAN FORCE also play

Steam players who put hours into XELAN FORCE 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. Hover Attack

    WHY THIS

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

     Hover Attack, the definitive version of the robot action game that became a huge hit in 1984 and was ported to various consoles, is now available on STEAM with a port of the original game and an Ultimate Evolution version that dramatically evolves the gameplay with enhanced graphics and sound!

    2021ActionIndie17.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Pedro Land DX

    WHY THIS

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

    An intense, retro run-and-gun platformer western game!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Martian Invaders

    WHY THIS

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

    WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Cosmic Cruiser

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for XELAN FORCE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with XELAN FORCE.

    In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

    2022Action2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Defendor

    WHY THIS

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

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

    2023Action0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. DEVIL BLADE REBOOT

    WHY THIS

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

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    2024ActionIndie11.19 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Terra Flame

    WHY THIS

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

    Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

    2022ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. GRADIUS ORIGINS

    WHY THIS

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

    Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

    2025Action23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~78% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~56% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~67% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~78% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Action with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~45% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Action with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~78% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~45% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Action with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ~56% under XELAN FORCE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with XELAN FORCE.

    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. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Shares Indie with XELAN FORCE.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about XELAN FORCE

How much does XELAN FORCE cost?
XELAN FORCE is listed on Steam at 4.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to XELAN FORCE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside XELAN FORCE are Hover Attack, Pedro Land DX, Martian Invaders.
Who developed XELAN FORCE?
XELAN FORCE was developed by PIXEL CO., LTD.

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 XELAN FORCE.

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