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Games like XLR

If XLR is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gunslinger Trainer, Paintey and Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades — picked from the ranked list below. 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 XLR: XLR is a multiplayer team based arena shooter. Party up into teams (with friends, or just join a random match), select a player class, then deploy to the arena for battle. Or practice your skills against enemies in singleplayer training mode. Choose from different player classes to even the odds.

2016ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access4.99 USDWindowsby Metaware Limited, LLC
XLR — Steam game cover

Players who liked XLR also play

Steam players who put hours into XLR 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. Gunslinger Trainer

    WHY THIS

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

    Take aim and become the ultimate wild west hero, as you sharpen your gunslinger skills. Shoot down targets as fast and accurately as possible to see if you have what it takes, to be the ultimate gunslinger.

    2016ActionSimulationEarly Access3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Paintey

    WHY THIS

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

    Paintey is a freeform do whatever you want painting simulator! You can paint everything from your face to the entire environment.

    2016IndieSimulationEarly Access9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

    WHY THIS

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

    Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.

    2026ActionSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Thirst VR

    WHY THIS

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

    A battle rages over the last of the worlds water. Your transport train is the only hope for thousands. Protect the train - Humanity's survival depends on it!

    2016ActionIndieEarly Access2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. HelixVision

    WHY THIS

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

    Epic stereoscopic gaming, HelixMod in virtual 3D TV brings your full length 2D games into the 3rd dimension. Try our Free slideshow Demo in VR.

    2019ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  6. Klepto

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to Klepto where there's no place like a burglarized home. In this burglary simulation you'll explore, terrorize and loot your way to success in a variety of open-world sandbox neighborhoods. **VR is NOT required for this game.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation12.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Modbox

    WHY THIS

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

    Modbox is a multiplayer game creation sandbox for Desktop+VR

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Spells 'n' Stuff

    WHY THIS

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

    Spells 'n' stuff is a magic arena FPS built exclusively for VR. Battle your opponents with spells fired from your trusty wand that never leaves your side. Propel yourself into battle with your wands flying ability, or POOF yourself around fast with magic potions!

    2016ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with XLR.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with XLR.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Indie with XLR.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Action with XLR.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with XLR.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Action with XLR.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with XLR.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under XLR on Steam right now. Shares Action with XLR.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Strategy with XLR.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

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

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

    WHY THIS

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

    Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game.

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Clicker Heroes

    WHY THIS

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

    Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. DCS World Steam Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!

    2013SimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about XLR

How much does XLR cost?
XLR is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does XLR have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — XLR supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to XLR?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside XLR are Gunslinger Trainer, Paintey, Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades.
Who developed XLR?
XLR was developed by Metaware Limited, LLC.

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 XLR.

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