Games like GRADIUS ORIGINS
If GRADIUS ORIGINS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Earthion, GANA FORCE and Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, immersive and intense. 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.
Get personalized picks →About GRADIUS ORIGINS: 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.
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Earthion
WHY THIS
Shares difficulty modes, score chasing, arcade style and a retro mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Top pick for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
GANA FORCE
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Gana Force is a Horizontal shooter where you'll unleash powerful firepower, skillfully dodge bullets, and utilize the terrain to maneuver and defeat enemies. Game environments include alien cell levels, scorching sun, space battleships, and more. Powerful bosses and bullet hell challenges await you!
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Third-strongest match for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
PigShip and the Giant Wolf
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Viral Reload EX
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Ranked #7 for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
G WARRIOR
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for GRADIUS ORIGINS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Reviewers mention these as similar to GRADIUS ORIGINS
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Contra Anniversary Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Reviewers of GRADIUS ORIGINS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Salamander County Public Television
WHY THIS
Reviewers of GRADIUS ORIGINS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Become a professional thing-doer! Complete wacky assignments for Salamander County's local TV station, and solve the mystery of why nearly everyone in the county suddenly disappeared.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
WHY THIS
Shares new game plus, weapon upgrades and retro with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Reviewers of GRADIUS ORIGINS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Venture
WHY THIS
Reviewers of GRADIUS ORIGINS cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Two astronauts awaken on an alien planet. With only minutes of oxygen left, they must work together to scale staggering cliffs, study strange lifeforms, and search for a way home in this atmospheric co-op survival adventure.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below GRADIUS ORIGINS at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under GRADIUS ORIGINS on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under GRADIUS ORIGINS on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under GRADIUS ORIGINS on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under GRADIUS ORIGINS on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under GRADIUS ORIGINS on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
R.E.P.O.
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under GRADIUS ORIGINS on Steam right now. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
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.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
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.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
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Coming soon from KONAMI
Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from KONAMI — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content.
METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Solid Snake's final mission. Five years after the Big Shell incident, in an era where war has become a business due to the rise of PMCs (Private Military Contractors). To stop Liquid Ocelot's uprising, the legendary hero Solid Snake faces his final battle.
The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS.
One day during summer vacation, a joint school festival is announced. As part of the festival’s management committee, you’ll work with the tennis club to prepare festival events, strengthen your bonds, and lead your school to victory.
The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS.
One summer day, just before the national junior tennis tournament, you and your friend board the same ship as players heading to a training camp. A sudden storm leaves you all stranded on a deserted island, where survival becomes unavoidable.
METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
From Naked Snake to Big Boss. Ten years after Operation Snake Eater. While commanding a private military force in Colombia, guests from Costa Rica visit Snake. Accepting their request, Snake leads his men into confronting the conspiracy behind the East-West Cold War.
More from KONAMI
Other recommendable Steam games by KONAMI, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
WHY THIS
Shares boss pattern learning, franchise driven and a nostalgic mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE
WHY THIS
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
WHY THIS
Shares new game plus, weapon upgrades and retro with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind GRADIUS ORIGINS. Shares Action with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Frequently asked about GRADIUS ORIGINS
- Is GRADIUS ORIGINS verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — GRADIUS ORIGINS is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does GRADIUS ORIGINS cost?
- GRADIUS ORIGINS is listed on Steam at 23.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does GRADIUS ORIGINS have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — GRADIUS ORIGINS supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to GRADIUS ORIGINS?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GRADIUS ORIGINS are Earthion, GANA FORCE, Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
- Who developed GRADIUS ORIGINS?
- GRADIUS ORIGINS was developed by KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD and published by KONAMI.
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