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Games like CrueArcade Alive

If CrueArcade Alive is your kind of game, the closest matches are Night Slashers: Remake, Final Vendetta and Shing! — 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 CrueArcade Alive: Face the apocalypse in this adrenaline-fueled, retro-inspired arcade brawler! Battle through hordes of the undead across tactical stages, face unique bosses, and scavenge vital supplies. Grab a friend for local co-op, manage your resources, and fight to survive the urban nightmare

2026Action1.99 USDWindows · Linuxby CrueArcade
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Steam players who put hours into CrueArcade Alive 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. Night Slashers: Remake

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for CrueArcade Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.

    2024ActionAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Final Vendetta

    WHY THIS

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

    A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

    2022ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Shing!

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Battletoads

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for CrueArcade Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    • Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

    2020ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. TraumaCore Violence

    WHY THIS

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

    TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy combat and in-depth movement mechanics; set within the psyche of a woman who has just had her mind snap.

    2023ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for CrueArcade Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

    2024Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence

    WHY THIS

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

    Brutal next chapter of Amiga's legendary beat'em up 'Franko: The Crazy Revenge' is here. It's time to clean the streets of shit. The iconic game finally gets a sequel it deserves. Are you ready? They are coming!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure18.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!

    WHY THIS

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

    Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!

    2021Action24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

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

    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 CrueArcade Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

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

    WHY THIS

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

    "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 ↗
  4. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

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

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Orbt XL

    WHY THIS

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

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Toree 2

    WHY THIS

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

    A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

    2021ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UBERMOSH Vol.5

    WHY THIS

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

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Peggle Extreme

    WHY THIS

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

    Peggle Extreme delivers fast-paced puzzle action that combines elements of pinball and pachinko to create a truly unique game experience. Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun, now exclusively themed with art and sounds from Half-Life: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.

    2007Free To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Electoral Carnage

    WHY THIS

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

    Electoral Carnage is an absurd 2D fighting game featuring America's most famous (and infamous) politicians. If you don't download it you hate America. Also JFK can assassinate himself. What more do you need to know?

    2026ActionFree To PlayEarly AccessFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

    WHY THIS

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

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Waves

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Night Slashers: Remake

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.

    2024ActionAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Final Vendetta

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

    2022ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Shing!

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Battletoads

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    • Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

    2020ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

    2024Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with CrueArcade Alive.

    Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!

    2021Action24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about CrueArcade Alive

How much does CrueArcade Alive cost?
CrueArcade Alive is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does CrueArcade Alive have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — CrueArcade Alive supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to CrueArcade Alive?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CrueArcade Alive are Night Slashers: Remake, Final Vendetta, Shing!.
Who developed CrueArcade Alive?
CrueArcade Alive was developed by CrueArcade.

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 CrueArcade Alive.

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