Games like 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!
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Nuclear Throne
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Frequently asked about ASTROLANCER
- 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 Netherspace, 2nd Shot, Soda Sabotage.
- Who developed ASTROLANCER?
- ASTROLANCER was developed by Studio Hexeye.
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