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Games like Hellcrackers

If Hellcrackers is your kind of game, the closest matches are Boing Bang Adventure, WAVECADE and Christmas Blaster — 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 Hellcrackers: Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!

2025ActionCasual2.99 USDWindowsby Balazs Maczak, Balazs Sabransky
Hellcrackers — Steam game cover

Players who liked Hellcrackers also play

Steam players who put hours into Hellcrackers 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. Boing Bang Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hellcrackers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Hellcrackers.

    Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. WAVECADE

    WHY THIS

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

    WAVECADE is a sci-fi, arcade-style #shmup where YOU control the speed of the game. Destroy blocks, minions and bosses in style as you collect powerups and avoid hazards. How far can you go?

    2022ActionStrategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Christmas Blaster

    WHY THIS

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

    Christmas Blaster: Christmas Blaster is an Arcade-type action video game. Santa needs to save Christmas and face creatures with a lot of explosion in this action-packed game.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted

    WHY THIS

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

    Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  5. Proto Trigger

    WHY THIS

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

    An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  6. Tiny Troopers: Global Ops

    WHY THIS

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

    Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

    2023ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Crisis Wing

    WHY THIS

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

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    2020ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Crimsonland

    WHY THIS

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

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    2014ActionIndieRPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hellcrackers.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Hellcrackers.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hellcrackers.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hellcrackers.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hellcrackers.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hellcrackers.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hellcrackers.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hellcrackers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hellcrackers.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck 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. Tiny Troopers: Global Ops

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Hellcrackers.

    Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

    2023ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Crisis Wing

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Hellcrackers.

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    2020ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Crimsonland

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Hellcrackers.

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    2014ActionIndieRPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hellcrackers

How much does Hellcrackers cost?
Hellcrackers is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Hellcrackers have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Hellcrackers supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Hellcrackers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hellcrackers are Boing Bang Adventure, WAVECADE, Christmas Blaster.
Who developed Hellcrackers?
Hellcrackers was developed by Balazs Maczak, Balazs Sabransky and published by Balazs Maczak, Balazs Sabransky.

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 Hellcrackers.

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