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Games like Gun Rocket

If Gun Rocket is your kind of game, the closest matches are Defender's Squad: The Last Ride, Distant Space and Sun Blast: Star Fighter — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its buy only on sale, challenging and hypnotic. 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 Rocket: If you are not prepared for a challenge - turn back now. Gun Rocket is a 2D physics arcade game that is not for the feint of heart or the stiff of fingers. In search of adventure, you have been caught by holes in space and time. Can you escape?

2016ActionIndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Space Wedgie, LLC
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Steam players who put hours into Gun Rocket 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. Defender's Squad: The Last Ride

    WHY THIS

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

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Distant Space

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Sun Blast: Star Fighter

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Spaceport Hope

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Kero Blaster

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Star Saviors

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. LUFTRAUSERS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    2014ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Gun Rocket

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. SUPER DISTRO

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    "SUPER DISTRO" is a hard-as-nails 2D platformer in the style of retro games such as Megaman, Super Mario Bros 2: The Lost Levels and other such rage-inducing classics. Taking "Difficult gameplay" to a whole new level - SUPER DISTRO is not for the faint-of-heart. The weak need not apply.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power of Love

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    This is a novel puzzle game. It creatively asks you to control two people simultaneously. The game consists of three chapters and the levels become more and more difficult. Its a perfect game to exercise your brain.

    2015StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. AsteroidsHD

    WHY THIS

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

    Engage in space-warfare with your friends and foes! Dodge and destroy asteroids while trying to stay alive in multiplayer! Replay value is endless with massive combinations of in-game ship upgrades, modifications, and customization. Destroy Asteroids and Aliens to gain the edge!

    2016ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Zolg

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Gun Rocket.

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

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gun Rocket on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Rocket.

    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 ~50% under Gun Rocket on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Gun Rocket.

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

    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 ~50% under Gun Rocket on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Gun Rocket.

    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 ~50% under Gun Rocket on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gun Rocket.

    "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 ~50% under Gun Rocket on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gun Rocket.

    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 ~50% under Gun Rocket on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Gun Rocket.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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. 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 Rocket.

    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 and Adventure with Gun Rocket.

    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 and Adventure with Gun Rocket.

    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 Rocket.

    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 Rocket.

    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. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  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 Rocket.

    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 Rocket.

    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 ↗

More from Space Wedgie, LLC

Other recommendable Steam games by Space Wedgie, LLC, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Erusal

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Space Wedgie, LLC, the studio behind Gun Rocket. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gun Rocket.

    Discover the secrets of the town of Erusal, escape a horrible maniac, and get spooked by this epistolary horror.

    2016IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Temple Raid VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Space Wedgie, LLC, the studio behind Gun Rocket. Shares Adventure with Gun Rocket.

    Temple Raid VR is a classic exploration game developed specifically for VR. The call of a timeless guardian draws you into an ancient temple, where you can discover a great treasure that has been undisturbed for 10,000 years!

    2017Adventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Gold and Glory

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Space Wedgie, LLC, the studio behind Gun Rocket. Shares Adventure with Gun Rocket.

    Gold and Glory is a classic exploration game developed specifically for VR. Discover the treasures of a derelict pirate ship! Fight off the peculiar creatures that dwell in this strange and magical place! Seize your gold and glory!

    2023Adventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gun Rocket

Does Gun Rocket run on Steam Deck?
Gun Rocket 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 Gun Rocket cost?
Gun Rocket is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gun Rocket?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gun Rocket are Defender's Squad: The Last Ride, Distant Space, Sun Blast: Star Fighter.
Who developed Gun Rocket?
Gun Rocket was developed by Space Wedgie, LLC.

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 Rocket.

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