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Games like Astro Fighters 3

If Astro Fighters 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tiny Bomber, Astro Fighters and WAVECADE — 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 Astro Fighters 3: The aliens have returned. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, dodge impossible bullet patterns, unleash devastating special weapons, and unlock 70 powerful cards that reshape future runs in this action-packed arcade shoot 'em up.

2027ActionWindowsby Paul Connor
Astro Fighters 3 — Steam game cover

Players who liked Astro Fighters 3 also play

Steam players who put hours into Astro Fighters 3 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. Tiny Bomber

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Survive the countdown in a fast-paced vertical bullet-hell roguelite. Collect coins to extend your run, graze bullets for aircraft-specific boosts, build wild upgrade combos, turn defeated bosses into companion drones, tweak map spawns, and team up in 2-player co-op to push toward the final boss!

    2026ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  2. Astro Fighters

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    2025Action5.39 USDSteam ↗
  3. WAVECADE

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    WAVECADE is a sci-fi, arcade-style #shmup where YOU control the speed of the game. Destroy blocks, minions and bosses in style as you collect powerups and avoid hazards. How far can you go?

    2022ActionStrategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Eagles of World War 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.

    2024Action5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Void Strike

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  6. Astro Fighters 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.

    2026Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Destropolis 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Hordes of red cube enemies. Bullets, lasers and nukes. Cities to raze to the ground.

    ActionSteam ↗
  8. Wings Of WW2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Astro Fighters 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Astro Fighters 3.

    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. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    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 ↗
  5. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. 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 with Astro Fighters 3.

    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 ↗

More from Paul Connor

Other recommendable Steam games by Paul Connor, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Snowman Saves Christmas

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.

    2020ActionIndie1.04 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power Ball 2021

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  3. Retro Wars

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  4. Astro Fighters 2178

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Asteroid Blasters

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    2021Action1.39 USDSteam ↗
  6. Super Hot Potato

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.39 USDSteam ↗
  7. Freddy Frog

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Leap, climb, and survive in this endless arcade platformer. Collect flies, avoid dangerous wasps, conquer procedurally generated levels, and climb as high as possible while chasing the ultimate high score.

    2021ActionCasual1.39 USDSteam ↗
  8. Wings Of WW2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Paul Connor, the studio behind Astro Fighters 3. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.

    Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.

    2021Action6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Astro Fighters 3

Does Astro Fighters 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Astro Fighters 3 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 Astro Fighters 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Astro Fighters 3 are Tiny Bomber, Astro Fighters, WAVECADE.
Who developed Astro Fighters 3?
Astro Fighters 3 was developed by Paul Connor.

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 Astro Fighters 3.

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