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Games like Reign of Bullets

If Reign of Bullets is your kind of game, the closest matches are Syder Arcade, Guns, Gore & Cannoli and Valfaris — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its customizable ship builds, loot driven progression and progressive difficulty. 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 Reign of Bullets: Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.

2015ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Critical Bit
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Players who liked Reign of Bullets also play

Steam players who put hours into Reign of Bullets 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. Syder Arcade

    WHY THIS

    Shares survival mode and an atmospheric mood with Reign of Bullets.

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

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    2013ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Guns, Gore & Cannoli

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Reign of Bullets.

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

    Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Valfaris

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Reign of Bullets.

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

    Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

    2019ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Reign of Bullets.

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

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Reign of Bullets.

    Ranked #5 for Reign of Bullets fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    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 ↗
  6. Valfaris: Mecha Therion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Reign of Bullets.

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

    Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!

    2023ActionIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Sine Mora

    WHY THIS

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

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    2012ActionIndieSteam ↗
  8. Drifting Lands

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Reign of Bullets.

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

    Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place!

    2017ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    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 Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    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 Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Action with Reign of Bullets.

    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. How to Fish

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    A 1-4 player physics based fishing simulator. While drinking and boating you suddenly crash into a small island. To work your way back home you have to learn How to Fish.

    2026ActionIndieSimulation4.95 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    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 ↗
  6. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Reign of Bullets.

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

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    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 ↗
  8. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Reign of Bullets on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Deadswitch Combat

    WHY THIS

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

    DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.

    2025ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Last Soul - Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.

    2021ActionIndieFreeSteam ↗
  3. Spark

    WHY THIS

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

    Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.

    2017ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. The Rush

    WHY THIS

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

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Rocket delivery: Space Wok

    WHY THIS

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

    A backpack building run-and-gun game! Fill your backpack with guns, blast away space bugs, and deliver noodles to hungry customers!

    2025IndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Huge Enemy - Worldbreakers

    WHY THIS

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

    Huge Enemy is a horizontal Shoot ‘em up that takes place in a dark sci-fi universe with Japanese influences.

    2018ActionIndieFreeSteam ↗
  7. A2C:Ayry seems to be playtesting a 2D runner shooter from Cci

    WHY THIS

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

    A 2D runner shmup(shoot-em up) where you may or may not save a nation by beating a game. Shoot and dodge bullets while you keep running and jumping! Enjoy a story where you play the game made by Cci while Ayry and Cci banter with each other(and talk about the world of Nosolute and game development)!

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. RADical ROACH Remastered

    WHY THIS

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

    RADical ROACH is a fast paced shoot em’ up, set minutes after nuclear hell falls from the sky engulfing all but a few tough little bugs.

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck 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. Valfaris

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Reign of Bullets.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

    2019ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Reign of Bullets.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Reign of Bullets.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    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 ↗
  4. Valfaris: Mecha Therion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Reign of Bullets.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Reign of Bullets.

    Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!

    2023ActionIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Reign of Bullets

Does Reign of Bullets run on Steam Deck?
Reign of Bullets 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 Reign of Bullets cost?
Reign of Bullets is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Reign of Bullets?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Reign of Bullets are Syder Arcade, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Valfaris.
Who developed Reign of Bullets?
Reign of Bullets was developed by Critical Bit and published by Critical Bit, Triangle Studios.

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 Reign of Bullets.

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