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Games like RefRain - prism memories -

If RefRain - prism memories - is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deathsmiles, DoDonPachi Resurrection and DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and epic. 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 RefRain - prism memories -: RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

2016ActionIndie7.49 USDWindowsby RebRank
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Steam players who put hours into RefRain - prism memories - 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. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Top pick for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DoDonPachi Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Second-strongest match for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with RefRain - prism memories -.

    The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Third-strongest match for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with RefRain - prism memories -.

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    2015Action12.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Gundemonium Recollection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Ranked #4 for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    First of the three titles in the Gundemonium Collection, this pixel-style side-scroller brings the intensity of the 'bullet hell' shooter genre to Steam. Choose one of two playable characters, including an unlockable third character! Modify character weaponry to your liking!

    2011ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Ranked #5 for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

    2017Action7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Supercharged Robot VULKAISER

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!

    2015ActionIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. BLUE REVOLVER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Ranked #7 for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    2016ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. DRAINUS

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Ranked #8 for RefRain - prism memories - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to RefRain - prism memories -

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. Ikaruga

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Reviewers of RefRain - prism memories - cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Hellsinker.

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Reviewers of RefRain - prism memories - cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. G-MODEアーカイブス+ 探偵・癸生川凌介事件譚 Vol.9「五月雨は鈍色の調べ」

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of RefRain - prism memories - cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    I follow his shadow in the pale dull sky.... Eight years ago, the Kibukawa Detective Agency, another great detective.

    2023Adventure7.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below RefRain - prism memories - at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Action with RefRain - prism memories -.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under RefRain - prism memories - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Spiral Knights

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

    2011ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. b

    WHY THIS

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

    play as you desire b free flight experience

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DoDonPachi Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with RefRain - prism memories -.

    The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Supercharged Robot VULKAISER

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!

    2015ActionIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. BLUE REVOLVER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    2016ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. DRAINUS

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with RefRain - prism memories -.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RefRain - prism memories -.

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about RefRain - prism memories -

How much does RefRain - prism memories - cost?
RefRain - prism memories - is listed on Steam at 7.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to RefRain - prism memories -?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside RefRain - prism memories - are Deathsmiles, DoDonPachi Resurrection, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours.
Who developed RefRain - prism memories -?
RefRain - prism memories - was developed by RebRank and published by KOMODO.

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 RefRain - prism memories -.

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