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Games like Astro Fighters

If Astro Fighters is your kind of game, the closest matches are Eagles of World War 2, Heliocide and Asteroid Blasters — 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 Astro Fighters: Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

2025Action5.39 USDWindowsby Paul Connor
Astro Fighters — Steam game cover

Players who liked Astro Fighters also play

Steam players who put hours into Astro Fighters 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. Eagles of World War 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Astro Fighters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.

    2024Action5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Heliocide

    WHY THIS

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

    Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!

    ActionSteam ↗
  3. Asteroid Blasters

    WHY THIS

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

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    2021Action1.39 USDSteam ↗
  4. Red Blue Cell

    WHY THIS

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

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    2025Action3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Starlight: Eye of the Storm

    WHY THIS

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

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    2021ActionIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Sky Force Reloaded

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Chippy

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Syder Arcade

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    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 ↗
  4. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~54% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Superflight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

    2017ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Post Void

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Astro Fighters on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

    2020ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

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

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Paul Connor

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

  1. Snowman Saves Christmas

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.

    2020ActionIndie1.04 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power Ball 2021

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  3. Retro Wars

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  4. Astro Fighters 2178

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Asteroid Blasters

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    2021Action1.39 USDSteam ↗
  6. Super Hot Potato

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.39 USDSteam ↗
  7. Freddy Frog

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Leap, climb, and survive in this endless arcade platformer. Collect flies, avoid dangerous wasps, conquer procedurally generated levels, and climb as high as possible while chasing the ultimate high score.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  8. Wings Of WW2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.

    Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Astro Fighters

How much does Astro Fighters cost?
Astro Fighters is listed on Steam at 5.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Astro Fighters have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Astro Fighters 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 Astro Fighters?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Astro Fighters are Eagles of World War 2, Heliocide, Asteroid Blasters.
Who developed Astro Fighters?
Astro Fighters was developed by Paul Connor.

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 Astro Fighters.

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