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Games like Lovely Planet Arcade

If Lovely Planet Arcade is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lovely Planet 2: April Skies, Lovely Planet and The Dev: Enter The Blockchain — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, intense and retro. 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 Lovely Planet Arcade: Relive your journey to Lovely Planet in this brand new adventure packed with impossible tests of skill and patience. Craft intricate combos to unfold the complex puzzle of flying projectiles and moving targets into a graceful sequence of well timed shots and jumps.

2016ActionIndieAdventureCasual1.19 USDMetacritic 78Windows · macOS · Linuxby quicktequila
Lovely Planet Arcade — Steam game cover
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Bullet time and teleportation powerups add strategic depthHorizontal only aiming changes how you engageMemorizing enemy spawns is key to speedrunningChallengingIntenseRetro

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Steam players who put hours into Lovely Planet Arcade 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. Lovely Planet 2: April Skies

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

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

    A Very Cute First Person Shooter Game. Sequel to the most adorable and critically acclaimed FPS Gun Ballet of 2014.

    2019ActionIndie1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Lovely Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

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

    A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

    2014ActionIndie1.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Dev: Enter The Blockchain

    WHY THIS

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

    A 3D platforming game revolving around the creator of Bitcoin, The Dev. As The Dev you must journey into the blockchain to bring honor back to the world of crypto with nothing but some ciggies, a gun, and your undoubted devving power. This is the best game you will ever play.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie2.00 USDSteam ↗
  4. Perspective Remastered

    WHY THIS

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

    Solve portal-based puzzles using platforming and various other mechanics!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Doors and Doors - Mr. Frog

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Lovely Planet Arcade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    doors and doors is a short horror adventure, you wake up in a kindergarten and you don't remember how you got there. You learn details about a toy that comes to life while trying to escape from there.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Synth Swinger

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Lovely Planet Arcade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Will you find the end?

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Out of Bounds

    WHY THIS

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

    Out of Bounds is a puzzle shooter where you need to "create" a game while "fixing" bugs!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Kiki

    WHY THIS

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

    A vibrant platformer with unique graphics and catchy chiptune soundtrack! Dodge treacherous traps and obstacles, overcome only by your agility and quick reflexes. Don’t miss the chance to test your abilities and become a true master of jumping! 🏃‍♀️

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Lovely Planet Arcade

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. Super Meat Boy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Reviewers of Lovely Planet Arcade cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

    2010Indie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lovely Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Reviewers of Lovely Planet Arcade cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

    2014ActionIndie1.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. DOOM

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Reviewers of Lovely Planet Arcade cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

    2016Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Lovely Planet Arcade at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~59% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

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

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Mining Mechs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!

    2023IndieAdventureCasual0.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Seraph's Last Stand

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

    2022ActionCasual0.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.

    2019ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer0.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~59% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 ↗
  6. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~59% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 ↗
  7. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~59% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 ↗
  8. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~59% under Lovely Planet Arcade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 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 and Casual with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 and Casual with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

    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 quicktequila

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

  1. Lovely Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Another title from quicktequila, the studio behind Lovely Planet Arcade. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

    2014ActionIndie1.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. TAMASHIKA

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Another title from quicktequila, the studio behind Lovely Planet Arcade. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    the game is about keeping your mind at one place

    2026ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Lovely Planet 2: April Skies

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Another title from quicktequila, the studio behind Lovely Planet Arcade. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    A Very Cute First Person Shooter Game. Sequel to the most adorable and critically acclaimed FPS Gun Ballet of 2014.

    2019ActionIndie1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Super Lovely Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares route optimization and a whimsical mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Another title from quicktequila, the studio behind Lovely Planet Arcade. Shares Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    A Simple 3D Precision Platformer

    2017Indie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lovely Planet Remix

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    Another title from quicktequila, the studio behind Lovely Planet Arcade. Shares Action and Indie with Lovely Planet Arcade.

    A collection of original and unique first person shooter games with 180+ levels across 14+ playlists. Climb the leaderboards*, watch recorded replays and hunt down secrets in this fresh new Lovely Planet experience.

    2021ActionIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Lovely Planet Arcade

How much does Lovely Planet Arcade cost?
Lovely Planet Arcade is listed on Steam at 1.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lovely Planet Arcade?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lovely Planet Arcade are Lovely Planet 2: April Skies, Lovely Planet, The Dev: Enter The Blockchain.
Who developed Lovely Planet Arcade?
Lovely Planet Arcade was developed by quicktequila and published by tinyBuild.

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 Lovely Planet Arcade.

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