Rank 01Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nex Machina.
- $19.99
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Games like Nex Machina
- 26 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Nex Machina also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Nex Machina: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
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God's Trigger
Why this: A frequent pick in Nex Machina players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 05 
Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Nex Machina.
Rank 06 
Waves
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Nex Machina.
Rank 07 
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Bullet Hell, like Nex Machina.
Rank 08 
Renegade Ops
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Nex Machina.
- Released: 2017
- Developer: Housemarque
- Price: $19.99
- 91% of 885 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 84
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Addictive even after hundreds of playthroughs
- Techno soundtrack enhances immersion
- Tight twin stick gameplay feels unmatched
- Challenging
- Hypnotic
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
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Ikaruga
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Nex Machina.
KILL KNIGHT
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Nex Machina.
Ultratron
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nex Machina.
Ballistic Tanks
Why this: Shares arcade mode and twin stick shooting with Nex Machina.
Hell is Other Demons
Why this: Also Bullet Hell, like Nex Machina.
The Bug Butcher
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
Jamestown
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Nex Machina.
Chippy
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nex Machina.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Nex Machina, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Echoes+
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
Evil Egg
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
Disfigure
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Assault Android Cactus+
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nex Machina.
Sektori
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Nex Machina.
God's Trigger
Why this: Another Action close to Nex Machina.
Waves
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Cyberpunk, like Nex Machina.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Bullet Hell, like Nex Machina.
About Nex Machina
If Nex Machina is your kind of game, the closest matches are Assault Android Cactus+, Sektori and Neon Chrome — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, hypnotic and intense, and single out its arcade mode and power up system. 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 Nex Machina: Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Is Nex Machina worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 885 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $19.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Addictive even after hundreds of playthroughs
- Techno soundtrack enhances immersion
- Tight twin stick gameplay feels unmatched
- Voxel destruction creates stunning visual feedback
People who play it also play: Assault Android Cactus+, Sektori, Neon Chrome
Frequently asked about Nex Machina
Can I run it?
Does Nex Machina work on Steam Deck?
Nex Machina is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Nex Machina cost?
Nex Machina is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Nex Machina have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Nex Machina 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 Nex Machina?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nex Machina are Assault Android Cactus+, Sektori, Neon Chrome.
Who developed Nex Machina?
Nex Machina was developed by Housemarque.