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Games like Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)

If Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) is your kind of game, the closest matches are ORION: Prelude, Arizona Sunshine® and Crimsonland — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, mysterious and nostalgic. 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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Guardians of Orion is a sci-fi action RPG released in 2016 that tasks players with defending a harvester against waves of dinosaurs and robots across the galaxy. Players can switch between three perspectives during combat and choose from a class system with two weapons, progressing through a grind-based system to earn gear and rewards. The game supports online co-op and includes VR support through the UEVR tool. Reviewers highlight the low price point as a draw for those seeking a dinosaur shooter experience. Players describe the atmosphere as nostalgic, mysterious, chill, and retro. The game runs at playable status on Steam Deck and currently costs $0.99 USD according to Steam reviews totaling 1967 reviews with a 50% positive rating.

About Guardians of Orion (Phase 2): Guardians of Orion is a Sci-Fi Action RPG Looter Shooter with Dinosaurs and Robots. Complete Mission Objectives all over the Galaxy with your friends to earn new Gear & Rewards!

2016ActionIndieRPG0.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby DANKIE
Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) — Steam game cover
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Cheap price for a dino shooterDefend the harvester in wave based chaosSimple class system with two weaponsChillMysteriousNostalgic

Players who liked Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) also play

Steam players who put hours into Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) 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. ORION: Prelude

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Top pick for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Work together to survive the devastating Dinosaur horde in huge, endless environments.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Arizona Sunshine®

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Sharpen your machete and grab your friends. Arizona Sunshine® brings its award-winning zombie apocalypse to explosive third-person action, featuring online and split-screen co-op, brutal combat, dark humor, and Buddy, your loyal zombie-chomping canine companion.

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  3. Crimsonland

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Third-strongest match for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    2014ActionIndieRPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dawn of Survivor

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    A third-person survivor roguelike game where waves of zombies come at you. By killing them, you get random opportunities to acquire equipment, weapons, and new skills. You can have up to 8 skills, giving you immense power. Come and see how far you can go!

    2024ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Doomsday Hero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    This is a zombie shooting game, shooting zombies can help you relieve pressure, bring happiness.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Zombie Assault: Resurgence

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Zombie Assault: Resurgence is an intense, action packed top-down shooter, featuring deep RPG elements. Customise your loadout with unique upgradeable weapons as you gear up to take on hordes of enemies. Play solo or team up in co-op with up to 4 players.

    ActionRPGSteam ↗
  7. Yet Another Zombie Defense HD

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?

    2017ActionIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Aliens: Fireteam Elite

    WHY THIS

    Shares class system with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Ranked #8 for Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

    2021ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)

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. ORION: Prelude

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Reviewers of Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Work together to survive the devastating Dinosaur horde in huge, endless environments.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Reviewers of Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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 ↗
  3. Killing Floor

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

    2009Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Reviewers of Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

    2012Action59.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Destiny 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

    2019ActionAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

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 with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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 ↗
  4. 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 Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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 ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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 ↗
  6. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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 ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    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 ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)

Does Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) run on Steam Deck?
Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) 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 Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) cost?
Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) are ORION: Prelude, Arizona Sunshine®, Crimsonland.
Who developed Guardians of Orion (Phase 2)?
Guardians of Orion (Phase 2) was developed by DANKIE.

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 Guardians of Orion (Phase 2).

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