Rank 01Games like ASTROLANCER
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked ASTROLANCER also play
The closest matches to ASTROLANCER: Lilac 0, Sektori, Gigantes Ex Machina, Earthion, and Astebreed: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares bullet hell and weapon variety with ASTROLANCER.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Earthion
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and loadout customization with ASTROLANCER.
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Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Robots and Shoot 'Em Up, like ASTROLANCER.
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Super Hydorah
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with ASTROLANCER.
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Zexion
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and checkpoint based progression with ASTROLANCER.
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DRAINUS
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ASTROLANCER.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like ASTROLANCER
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Shares twin stick shooting and checkpoint based progression with ASTROLANCER.
- 91% of 353 reviews
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Shares twin stick shooting and combo based combat with ASTROLANCER.
- 90% of 335 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Studio Hexeye
- Price: $5.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 98% of 116 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Bullet hell bosses are spectacular
- Bullet hell bosses with distinct attack patterns
- Hidden doors and side paths rewarding exploration
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ASTROLANCER at current Steam store prices.
Space War: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like ASTROLANCER.
Nebulock
Why this: Shares bullet hell and real time combat with ASTROLANCER.
Mirage Feathers
Why this: Shares bullet hell and twin stick shooting with ASTROLANCER.
God's Trigger
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with ASTROLANCER.
Gunlocked
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ASTROLANCER.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to ASTROLANCER, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Waves
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with ASTROLANCER.
Gun Devil
Why this: Shares bullet hell and real time combat with ASTROLANCER.
Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ASTROLANCER.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like ASTROLANCER.
Disfigure
Why this: Shares upgrade paths with ASTROLANCER.
BEEP
Why this: Also Robots and Shoot 'Em Up, like ASTROLANCER.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sektori
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and upgrade system with ASTROLANCER.
Earthion
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and loadout customization with ASTROLANCER.
Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Robots and Shoot 'Em Up, like ASTROLANCER.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with ASTROLANCER.
Zexion
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and checkpoint based progression with ASTROLANCER.
DRAINUS
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ASTROLANCER.
About ASTROLANCER
The closest matches to ASTROLANCER: Lilac 0, Sektori, Gigantes Ex Machina, Earthion, and Astebreed: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ASTROLANCER is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lilac 0, Sektori and Gigantes Ex Machina — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and intense, and single out its boss fights and bullet hell. 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.
About ASTROLANCER: ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Is ASTROLANCER worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 116 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bullet hell bosses are spectacular
- Bullet hell bosses with distinct attack patterns
- Hidden doors and side paths rewarding exploration
- Mix of top down exploration and shmup segments
People who play it also play: Lilac 0, Sektori, Gigantes Ex Machina
Frequently asked about ASTROLANCER
Can I run it?
Does ASTROLANCER run on Steam Deck?
ASTROLANCER is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does ASTROLANCER cost?
ASTROLANCER is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ASTROLANCER?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ASTROLANCER are Lilac 0, Sektori, Gigantes Ex Machina.
Who developed ASTROLANCER?
ASTROLANCER was developed by Studio Hexeye.