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Games like Imminence

If Imminence is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Last Sideran, Space Mash and R-Type Dimensions III — 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 Imminence: A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.

2026ActionIndie9.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Bob Warren
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Steam players who put hours into Imminence 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. The Last Sideran

    WHY THIS

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

    The Last Sideran is a hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot ’em up with select stylized 3D elements, following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗
  2. Space Mash

    WHY THIS

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

    Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.

    2025ActionSteam ↗
  3. R-Type Dimensions III

    WHY THIS

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

    Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era. 

    2026Action34.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. VectaGuard

    WHY THIS

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

    Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Infinity Lancer

    WHY THIS

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

    Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.

    ActionSteam ↗
  6. RAMMBOCK

    WHY THIS

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

    Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  7. NOMAD Revisited

    WHY THIS

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

    In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.

    2020Action1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Galactic Sentinels

    WHY THIS

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

    Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.

    2026ActionSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imminence on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imminence.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

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

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Imminence on Steam right now. Shares Action with Imminence.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imminence on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imminence.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imminence on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imminence.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Imminence on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.

    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 ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Imminence on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

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

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Imminence

How much does Imminence cost?
Imminence is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Imminence?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Imminence are The Last Sideran, Space Mash, R-Type Dimensions III.
Who developed Imminence?
Imminence was developed by Bob Warren and published by Augmented Studios.

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 Imminence.

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