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Games like Gunhound EX

If Gunhound EX is your kind of game, the closest matches are GIGANTIC ARMY, Astebreed: Definitive Edition and ARMED SEVEN — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, intense and nostalgic. 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 Gunhound EX: Gear up and get ready for war! Take on hectic 2D action shooting stages with your deadly Gunhound mech.

2014ActionIndieWindowsby Dracue, Co. ltd
Gunhound EX — Steam game cover
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90s anime aesthetic with authentic soundtrackEject armor mechanic adds tactical trade offsMastering heavy mech controls feels like piloting a tankChallengingIntenseNostalgic

Players who liked Gunhound EX also play

Steam players who put hours into Gunhound EX 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. GIGANTIC ARMY

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

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

    Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.

    2014ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Astebreed: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gunhound EX.

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

    Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

    2014ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. ARMED SEVEN

    WHY THIS

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

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    2015ActionIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Intrusion 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

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

    "This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

    2012ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Graze Counter

    WHY THIS

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

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    2017ActionCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. B.A.D Battle Armor Division

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

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

    B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.

    2015ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Graze Counter GM

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Gunhound EX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.

    A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

    2023ActionCasual7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Berserk Boy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

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

    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure20.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Gunhound EX

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. METAL SLUG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

    Reviewers of Gunhound EX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.

    “METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

    2015Action1.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STEEL STRIDER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gunhound EX.

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

    STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!

    2015ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Strike Force: Desert Thunder

    WHY THIS

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

    Strike Force: Desert Thunder is a small First-Person-Shooter game in the style of old, classic Delta Force games. You join 10 intense, large scale missions to prevent terrorist attacks. Customize your loadout, choose between 12 weapons and jump right into the action. Each Mission is large scale (2km²) and open to your tactical strategy.

    2016ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Geo

    WHY THIS

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

    Geo is a game about building and expanding an intergalactic mining corporation. Explore uncharted space and discover comets, moons, Planets and gas giants before heading in and drilling the cash out of them! Expand your HQ, build new rooms and facilities to increase your drilling stats.

    2017IndieAdventureSimulation4.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mega Man 11

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Gunhound EX.

    Reviewers of Gunhound EX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.

    Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

    2018Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mega Man X Legacy Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

    Reviewers of Gunhound EX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.

    Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

    2018Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Metal War

    WHY THIS

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

    This is a fast-paced top-down shooting and tower defense game. You need to customize and upgrade your chariot, build defensive structures to protect your base, explore the world and destroy all enemies! Don't forget to come back and defend when the enemy attacks! Can you make it to the end?

    2023ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Hero World

    WHY THIS

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

    You've always wanted to be a hero, and now's your time. Help Tom save his sister Lisa and prove yourself as a hero. It's up to you to rescue Lisa. Are you brave enough to accept the challenge and save her in Hero World?

    2023IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Gunhound EX.

    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 Gunhound EX.

    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 Gunhound EX.

    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 Gunhound EX.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  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 Gunhound EX.

    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 Gunhound EX.

    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 Gunhound EX.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Astebreed: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gunhound EX.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.

    Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

    2014ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. ARMED SEVEN

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    2015ActionIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Berserk Boy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunhound EX.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.

    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure20.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gunhound EX

What games are most similar to Gunhound EX?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gunhound EX are GIGANTIC ARMY, Astebreed: Definitive Edition, ARMED SEVEN.
Who developed Gunhound EX?
Gunhound EX was developed by Dracue, Co. ltd and published by AGM PLAYISM.

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 Gunhound EX.

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