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Games like Bad Caterpillar

If Bad Caterpillar is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tecroroid Assault, Space Toads Mayhem and Arcade Love / ゲーセンラブ。 — 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 Bad Caterpillar: Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

2016ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Fun Infused Games
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Steam players who put hours into Bad Caterpillar 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. Tecroroid Assault

    WHY THIS

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

    A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.

    2019ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Space Toads Mayhem

    WHY THIS

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

    A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)

    2018ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Arcade Love / ゲーセンラブ。

    WHY THIS

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

    Arcade Love. (a.k.a Ge-sen Love) contains unique Beat'-em-up and Shmup games of arcade style, which has been well-played at Arcades all over Japan.

    2018ActionIndieCasual18.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mike's Arcade

    WHY THIS

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

    New 3D games inspired by classic arcade favorites, complete with game cabinets. Blast foes, navigate mazes, rotate blocks, race at high speed, deflect balls, avoid asteroids, match colors, and jump across platforms.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. A Blast From The Past

    WHY THIS

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

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

    2023ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. LUFTRAUSERS

    WHY THIS

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

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    2014ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hypership Out of Control

    WHY THIS

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

    Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned starship pilot, full of asteroids, multicolored floating blocks, and space mines. It's even more dangerous when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out.

    2015ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Cyberhunt

    WHY THIS

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

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Bad Caterpillar on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bad Caterpillar.

    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 ↗
  2. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  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 Bad Caterpillar.

    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. Meteor 60 Seconds!

    WHY THIS

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

    Meteor 60 seconds! is a simple, fun, comic-like action game that simulates your life if there were a meteor heading towards Earth and you had 60 seconds to live. Do anything you want to do with your last 60 seconds, even if it's illegal! What about planting an apple tree?

    2018ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

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

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Waves

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Stumble Guys

    WHY THIS

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

    Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing.

    2021ActionIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sven Co-op

    WHY THIS

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

    Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Fun Infused Games

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

  1. VolChaos

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Hypership Out of Control

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned starship pilot, full of asteroids, multicolored floating blocks, and space mines. It's even more dangerous when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out.

    2015ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Abduction Action! Plus

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    Terrorize humanity with your UFO because you're an alien and what else are you going to do?

    2015ActionIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hypership Out of Control 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned starship pilot, full of asteroids, multicolored floating blocks, space mines, and sweet sweet coins. Space is even more dangerous when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out.

    2019ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Nasty

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    The world is under siege by evil forces. It is up to you alone or teamed with a partner to save humanity in this fast-pasted, action/platform shooting extravaganza. Do you have what it takes to complete 100 levels of non-stop excitement and prove that good can triumph over evil?

    2019ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Volleyballed

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Indie and Casual with Bad Caterpillar.

    Volleyballed is a fun filled arcade style 6 on 6 volleyball game. Bump, set, and spike your want to victory against AI opponents or friends locally or through Steam Remote Play Together. If you like action packed volleyball without an adherence to the laws of physics, this game is for you.

    2020SportsIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Flappy Hypership Out of Control

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fun Infused Games, the studio behind Bad Caterpillar. Shares Action and Indie with Bad Caterpillar.

    Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned and flappy starship pilot when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out. Can you survive long enough to get that elusive high score or are you destined to add a new crater to the face of an unsuspecting wall?

    2020ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Bad Caterpillar

Is Bad Caterpillar verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Bad Caterpillar is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Bad Caterpillar cost?
Bad Caterpillar is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Bad Caterpillar?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bad Caterpillar are Tecroroid Assault, Space Toads Mayhem, Arcade Love / ゲーセンラブ。.
Who developed Bad Caterpillar?
Bad Caterpillar was developed by Fun Infused Games.

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 Bad Caterpillar.

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