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Games like GRING×GRIND

If GRING×GRIND is your kind of game, the closest matches are SHPR, Angelstruck and HYPERGUN — picked from the ranked list below. 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 GRING×GRIND: GRIND×GRIND is a dynamic arena shooter where players control Hiro, a slime on a quest to regain his human form. Battle through six arenas, using a variety of weapons like piercing shots, ricocheting attacks, and melee strikes. Upgrade gear, earn coins, and customize your playstyle!

2024ActionIndieAdventureCasual0.49 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Lola Fisher
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Players who liked GRING×GRIND also play

Steam players who put hours into GRING×GRIND 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. SHPR

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for GRING×GRIND fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    SHPR is an arena survival roguelike in which you have to buy items while creating amazing builds and synergies that will help you defeat enemies and bosses to be able to pass to the next stages.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Angelstruck

    WHY THIS

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

    Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.

    2024ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. HYPERGUN

    WHY THIS

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

    Fight through waves of alien interlopers and save the world as Dewey Owens in HYPERGUN, a fast-paced roguelite shooter centering around a procedural weapon of questionable effectiveness. Enter the simulation. Build the HYPERGUN!

    2018ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Westale: Peelgrimage

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for GRING×GRIND fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Westale: Peelgrimage is an ink-style survivor-like game. Player can evolve their characters in the game, use marvelous magical treasures, experience the mysterious 72 transformations, and synthesize artifacts. Let's get into this Journey-to-the-West world and experience addictive combat.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Time Wasters

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for GRING×GRIND fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Striving for Light: Survival

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for GRING×GRIND fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.

    2023ActionIndieRPG3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nova Drift

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for GRING×GRIND fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    2024ActionIndie17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for GRING×GRIND fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    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!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with GRING×GRIND.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Lola Fisher

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

  1. Pink Devil

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lola Fisher, the studio behind GRING×GRIND. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Join the fight against alien invaders in Pink Devil. Pilot an upgradable fighter jet through diverse environments, from oceans to deserts. Face unique bosses with distinct tactics and use weapons like machine guns, lasers, and rockets. Become the unstoppable Pink Devil and save the planet.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure0.59 USDSteam ↗
  2. PIZZA WESTERN 🍕

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lola Fisher, the studio behind GRING×GRIND. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    The Death King wandered the Wild West until he found a lone bar in the desert. After ordering a pizza, a stranger entered and dared to steal it. Without hesitation, the Death King pursued, ready to destroy anything in his way—bandits, zombies, or worse. He will reclaim his pizza at any cost!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. OBLAKO ☁️

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lola Fisher, the studio behind GRING×GRIND. Shares Indie and Adventure with GRING×GRIND.

    In this relaxing puzzle game, destroy blocks and reach the heart block, which can't be destroyed. Clear tougher blocks and use crystals to break special "domino" blocks. With charming art and a soothing soundtrack, help the main characters meet while you unwind and enjoy the chill vibes!

    2024IndieAdventureCasual0.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. CATRUN

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lola Fisher, the studio behind GRING×GRIND. Shares Indie and Adventure with GRING×GRIND.

    Join Philip the cat in CATRUN, an exhilarating runner game set in a bustling city. Help Philip avoid wolves, navigate tricky obstacles, and use fall acceleration to speed through challenges. Explore dynamic environments, collect power-ups, and uncover a heartfelt story of adventure and friendship.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual0.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lola Fisher, the studio behind GRING×GRIND. Shares Indie and Adventure with GRING×GRIND.

    In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual1.49 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Angelstruck

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.

    2024ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Time Wasters

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Striving for Light: Survival

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.

    2023ActionIndieRPG3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Nova Drift

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    2024ActionIndie17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with GRING×GRIND.

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about GRING×GRIND

How much does GRING×GRIND cost?
GRING×GRIND is listed on Steam at 0.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to GRING×GRIND?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GRING×GRIND are SHPR, Angelstruck, HYPERGUN.
Who developed GRING×GRIND?
GRING×GRIND was developed by Lola Fisher and published by My Way Games.

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 GRING×GRIND.

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