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Games like Sky Force Anniversary

If Sky Force Anniversary is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sky Force Reloaded, Blast'N Bounty and Space War: Infinity — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its multiple difficulty settings, polished visuals and sound and satisfying gameplay loop. 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 Sky Force Anniversary: Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

2015ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Infinite Dreams
Sky Force Anniversary — Steam game cover
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Multiple difficulty settingsPolished visuals and soundSatisfying gameplay loopChallengingNostalgicLocal co op

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  1. Sky Force Reloaded

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Top pick for Sky Force Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blast'N Bounty

    WHY THIS

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

    Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  3. Space War: Infinity

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

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

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    2019ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Chippy

    WHY THIS

    Shares local co op with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Ranked #4 for Sky Force Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Sektori

    WHY THIS

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

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    2025Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Furious Angels

    WHY THIS

    Shares ship upgrades and a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Ranked #6 for Sky Force Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!

    2017ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Rigid Force Alpha

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Ranked #7 for Sky Force Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Centipede: Recharged

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

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

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    2021Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Sky Force Anniversary

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. Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition)

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Reviewers of Sky Force Anniversary cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!

    2014Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Sky Force Reloaded

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Reviewers of Sky Force Anniversary cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. River Raid 3D

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Sky Force Anniversary cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Sky Force Anniversary.

    You fly an airplane over a river and shoot down enemy ships, helicopters, balloons. Don't forget to refuel. If you shoot down all the gas stations, you may not reach the finish line. If you score enough points, you get an additional plane. Minimal interface and understandable for any language.

    2022ActionAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Radiant Silvergun

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Reviewers of Sky Force Anniversary cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!

    2023Action19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Action with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

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

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Sky Force Anniversary on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. 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 Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    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 and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    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 and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Infinite Dreams

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

  1. Sky Force Reloaded

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Another title from Infinite Dreams, the studio behind Sky Force Anniversary. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Let's Create! Pottery VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Infinite Dreams, the studio behind Sky Force Anniversary. Shares Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Let's Create! Pottery VR is the best way to relieve your everyday stress and find your inner peace. It's an impressive, therapeutic, and uplifting experience you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.

    2019IndieCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Shoot The Zombirds VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Infinite Dreams, the studio behind Sky Force Anniversary. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Shoot The Zombirds VR is a gallery shooter starring undead birds, pumpkins and a crossbow. Excellent shooting fun for all skill levels.

    2021ActionSportsIndie4.99 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. Sky Force Reloaded

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Chippy

    WHY THIS

    Shares local co op with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Sektori

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Sky Force Anniversary.

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    2025Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sky Force Anniversary

Is Sky Force Anniversary verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Sky Force Anniversary 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 Sky Force Anniversary cost?
Sky Force Anniversary is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Sky Force Anniversary have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Sky Force Anniversary supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Sky Force Anniversary?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sky Force Anniversary are Sky Force Reloaded, Blast'N Bounty, Space War: Infinity.
Who developed Sky Force Anniversary?
Sky Force Anniversary was developed by Infinite Dreams.

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