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Games like Laserlife

If Laserlife is your kind of game, the closest matches are Runner3, Crypt of the NecroDancer and Thumper — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its controller free gameplay shines, atmospheric and hypnotic. 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 Laserlife: Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.

2015Indie9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Choice Provisions
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Controller free gameplay shinesGreat for hand eye coordinationShort but replayable for high scoresAtmosphericHypnoticRelaxing

Players who liked Laserlife also play

Steam players who put hours into Laserlife 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. Runner3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Laserlife.

    Top pick for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Laserlife.

    Second-strongest match for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Thumper

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Third-strongest match for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Beat Hazard

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Laserlife.

    Ranked #4 for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    2010ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Laserlife.

    Ranked #5 for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!

    2016ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Ranked #6 for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fresh Tracks

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Ranked #7 for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.

    2025ActionSportsIndie16.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Beat Saber

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Laserlife fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

    2019Indie29.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    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 ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Laserlife on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Laserlife.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Choice Provisions

Other recommendable Steam games by Choice Provisions, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    In this fast-paced rhythm runner, every action has an explosive reaction and no amount of mayhem is too much. Take on the role of Hexplosives expert Ziggs as you rampage through the neighborhoods of Piltover!

    2021ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. BIT.TRIP RUNNER

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

    2011ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tharsis

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Succeeding in Tharsis requires you to make the best of what you have, even if it happens to be a pair of snake eyes. Certain factors may be outside of your control, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be overcome. Tharsis is not a game about facing the odds. It’s a game about changing them.

    2016StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. BIT.TRIP RERUNNER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Laserlife.

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Runner3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Laserlife.

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bubsy: Paws on Fire!

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife.

    From the developers of the BIT.TRIP series comes Bubsy: Paws on Fire!, the latest and greatest in bobcat-based gaming.

    2019ActionAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Word Warrior: Zombie Typocalypse

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Defeat zombies with creativity! "Word Warrior: Zombie Typocalypse" is a wacky word-based rail shooter. Type anything you can think of to fight off the zombies and top the global leaderboard. Replay for bigger rewards but face deadlier zombies!

    2023ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Breakout Beyond

    WHY THIS

    Shares score chasing and an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Another title from Choice Provisions, the studio behind Laserlife. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Breakout is back! In this neon-drenched take on the classic, you’ll need to literally break through each puzzle by clearing bricks to breach the final goal. Rack up a combo and create spectacular light shows alone or with a friend.

    2025ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck 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. Runner3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Laserlife.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Laserlife.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Thumper

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Fresh Tracks

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Laserlife.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Laserlife.

    Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.

    2025ActionSportsIndie16.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Laserlife

Does Laserlife run on Steam Deck?
Laserlife 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 Laserlife cost?
Laserlife is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Laserlife?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Laserlife are Runner3, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Thumper.
Who developed Laserlife?
Laserlife was developed by Choice Provisions.

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 Laserlife.

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