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Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like STEEL STRIDER.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2014
Games like STEEL STRIDER
- 18 games
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Players who liked STEEL STRIDER also play
The closest matches to STEEL STRIDER: GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, WOLFLAME, SATAZIUS, and Intrusion 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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Blazing Chrome
Why this: Shares weapon swapping with STEEL STRIDER.
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Rush Rover
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with STEEL STRIDER.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like STEEL STRIDER
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: ASTRO PORT
- Price: $5.99checked Nov 2
- 79% of 43 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Checkpoint saving prevents marathon runs
- Explosive boss fights demand tactical positioning
- Jetpack flight adds vertical gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below STEEL STRIDER at current Steam store prices.
God's Trigger
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with STEEL STRIDER.
Strike Suit Infinity
Why this: Same intense mood as STEEL STRIDER.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as STEEL STRIDER.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
Why this: Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like STEEL STRIDER.
Blazing Chrome
Why this: Shares weapon swapping with STEEL STRIDER.
More from ASTRO PORT
Other recommendable Steam games by ASTRO PORT, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
Why this: Shares weapon swapping with STEEL STRIDER.
ZANGEKI WARP
Why this: Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like STEEL STRIDER.
About STEEL STRIDER
The closest matches to STEEL STRIDER: GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, WOLFLAME, SATAZIUS, and Intrusion 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If STEEL STRIDER is your kind of game, the closest matches are GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER and WOLFLAME — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its boss puzzle sequences and checkpoint saving. 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.
About STEEL STRIDER: STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
Is STEEL STRIDER worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 43 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Checkpoint saving prevents marathon runs
- Explosive boss fights demand tactical positioning
- Jetpack flight adds vertical gameplay
- Mouse and keyboard controls feel flawless
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Ohhhh... The game promises to be spiritual succesor to 16-bit games such as Front Mission: Gun Hazard, Metall Warriors, Cybernator, Ex-Ranza etc. Actually, it has nothing to do with this games. Poor mech customization, poor graphics and…”
People who play it also play: GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, WOLFLAME
Frequently asked about STEEL STRIDER
Can I run it?
How much does STEEL STRIDER cost?
STEEL STRIDER is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to STEEL STRIDER?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STEEL STRIDER are GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, WOLFLAME.
Who developed STEEL STRIDER?
STEEL STRIDER was developed by ASTRO PORT and published by Henteko Doujin.