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Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to DAMAGE CONTROL for fans of action, indie, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in DAMAGE CONTROL also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About DAMAGE CONTROL: Control your squad of engineers and maintain your ship, and it's crew, until it reaches it's destination. Careful planning and timing will be required to tackle the dangers of deep space. Only your team stands between your sturdy ship and and certain doom. Take command!

2016ActionIndieSimulationEarly Access0.99 USDWindowsby Ross Edgar
DAMAGE CONTROL — Steam game cover

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

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

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Action with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    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 ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    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 ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    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 ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under DAMAGE CONTROL on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAMAGE CONTROL.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Screw Drivers

    WHY THIS

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

    Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer.

    2024ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena

    WHY THIS

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

    Are you ready to RUMMMBLE?

    2018StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Mash Box

    WHY THIS

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

    Mash Box is a prototype sandbox game from an indie team, offering endless creative possibilities. Be part of its evolution with regular updates and help shape the tech foundation for future games. Dive in and influence the development of something special!

    2024ActionSportsIndieFreeSteam ↗
  5. Brutal Bible Bloodbaths

    WHY THIS

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

    Based on shocking Bible passages, use weapons like your magic laser sword to cleanse the promised land with optional body chopping and blood splatter.

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Hard Times

    WHY THIS

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

    Hard Times is an extreme urban survival game where you have to put yourself into the shoes of a homeless man, taking on all the challenges that daily survival places in the great metropolis of indifference.

    2020ActionIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  7. Roadclub: League Racing

    WHY THIS

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

    Top-down view 2D racing game with realistic handling, online leaderboards, 4-player local split-screen races, a deep career mode where you ascend divisions in the Roadclub League to one day finally challenge the Roadclub Master in an epic Showdown.

    2019ActionSportsIndieFreeSteam ↗
  8. Operation: Harsh Doorstop

    WHY THIS

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

    Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency.

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about DAMAGE CONTROL

How much does DAMAGE CONTROL cost?
DAMAGE CONTROL is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed DAMAGE CONTROL?
DAMAGE CONTROL was developed by Ross Edgar.

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