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Games like Gun Wings

If Gun Wings is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sakura Stars, Deathsmiles and WITCH-BOT MEGLILO — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging 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.

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About Gun Wings: A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...

2015ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDWindowsby Mercury Stone, Angels Blue Digital Entertainment, DigitalEZ
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Steam players who put hours into Gun Wings 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. Sakura Stars

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Gun Wings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console.

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gun Wings.

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

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. WITCH-BOT MEGLILO

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gun Wings.

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

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    2016ActionIndie2.39 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hellsinker.

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gun Wings.

    Ranked #4 for Gun Wings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Mushihimesama

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gun Wings.

    Ranked #5 for Gun Wings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Gun Wings.

    Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

    2015Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Sora

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gun Wings.

    Ranked #6 for Gun Wings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.

    2016ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gun Wings.

    Ranked #7 for Gun Wings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想!

    2021ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gun Wings.

    Ranked #8 for Gun Wings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    月の都から敵が攻めてきた! その弾幕が過去最狂難易度を誇るのは当然だろう? ピュアーでルナティックなシューティング幻想!

    2019ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Gun Wings

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Ikaruga

    WHY THIS

    Shares bullet absorption and an intense mood with Gun Wings.

    Reviewers of Gun Wings cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Project T

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Gun Wings cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gun Wings.

    It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that Project T has been canceled. We want to thank you for your support throughout this journey.

    ActionSteam ↗
  3. Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gun Wings.

    Reviewers of Gun Wings cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

    2025ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gun Wings on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Wings.

    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 ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

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

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Gun Wings on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gun Wings.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gun Wings on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Gun Wings.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gun Wings on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gun Wings.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gun Wings on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gun Wings.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gun Wings on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Gun Wings.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

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

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 and Casual with Gun Wings.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gun Wings.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Gun Wings.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gun Wings.

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gun Wings

How much does Gun Wings cost?
Gun Wings is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gun Wings?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gun Wings are Sakura Stars, Deathsmiles, WITCH-BOT MEGLILO.
Who developed Gun Wings?
Gun Wings was developed by Mercury Stone, Angels Blue Digital Entertainment, DigitalEZ and published by DigitalEZ.

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 Gun Wings.

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