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Games like Lichtspeer

If Lichtspeer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition, Mute Crimson DX and ONE BTN BOSSES — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its absurd humor and worldbuilding, atmospheric and comedic. 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 Lichtspeer: LICHTSPEER is an unforgiving fast-paced lightspear-throwing simulator set in an ancient germanic future. Get ready to feel that beloved 80’s arcade rush in this brutal, stylish and psychedelic adventure. Embrace the future, eat Strudel, play LICHTSPEER.

2016ActionIndieAdventureMetacritic 72Windows · macOS · Linuxby Lichthund
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Absurd humor and worldbuildingHeadshots feel satisfying and rewardingPower up loadout adds replayabilityAtmosphericComedicHypnotic

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Steam players who put hours into Lichtspeer 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. Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss rush and an atmospheric mood with Lichtspeer.

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

    LICHTSPEER is an unforgiving fast-paced lightspear-throwing simulator set in an ancient germanic future. Get ready to feel that beloved 80’s arcade rush in this brutal, stylish and psychedelic adventure. Co-op mode for 2 players included!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Mute Crimson DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Lichtspeer.

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

    Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. ONE BTN BOSSES

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Lichtspeer.

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

    It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.

    2024ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dead Dungeon

    WHY THIS

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

    Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

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

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Lichtspeer.

    Ranked #6 for Lichtspeer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lichtspeer.

    Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

    2022ActionAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Volgarr the Viking

    WHY THIS

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

    Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss rush with Lichtspeer.

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

    The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Lichtspeer.

    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 Lichtspeer.

    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 Lichtspeer.

    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 Lichtspeer.

    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 Lichtspeer.

    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 Lichtspeer.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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 Lichtspeer.

    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 ↗

More from Lichthund

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

  1. Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss rush and an atmospheric mood with Lichtspeer.

    Another title from Lichthund, the studio behind Lichtspeer. Shares Action and Indie with Lichtspeer.

    LICHTSPEER is an unforgiving fast-paced lightspear-throwing simulator set in an ancient germanic future. Get ready to feel that beloved 80’s arcade rush in this brutal, stylish and psychedelic adventure. Co-op mode for 2 players included!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. ROCKBEASTS

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lichthund, the studio behind Lichtspeer.

    A rock-and-roll management RPG where you guide a 90s grunge band from garage obscurity to stadium glory. Set up gigs, manage egos, and navigate the music industry in an alternative America inhabited by larger-than-life anthropomorphic characters. Make it big without selling out.

    2026RPGSteam ↗
  3. Food Truck Empire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Lichthund, the studio behind Lichtspeer.

    Food Truck Empire is an economic strategy/tycoon game where you manage your own fast-growing Food Truck enterprise. Compose your dishes, automatize their production, customize your trucks and research new tech - all to serve even the pickiest customers. The world of flavor is yours to conquer!

    StrategySteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Mute Crimson DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Lichtspeer.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lichtspeer.

    Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. ONE BTN BOSSES

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Lichtspeer.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lichtspeer.

    It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.

    2024ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lichtspeer.

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss rush with Lichtspeer.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lichtspeer.

    The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Lichtspeer

What games are most similar to Lichtspeer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lichtspeer are Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition, Mute Crimson DX, ONE BTN BOSSES.
Who developed Lichtspeer?
Lichtspeer was developed by Lichthund and published by Lichthund, Crunching Koalas.

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 Lichtspeer.

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