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Games like Blasters of the Universe

If Blasters of the Universe is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pistol Whip, Pangman and Cosmic Trip — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, funny and intense. 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 Blasters of the Universe: Blasters of the Universe is the first of its kind, bringing the bullet hell genre into first person VR. Intense gameplay is heavily reliant on physical movement, requiring the player to duck, dodge, twist, turn, and maneuver their way through tons of enemies and hundreds of bullets.

2017ActionWindowsby Secret Location Inc.
Blasters of the Universe — Steam game cover
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Arcade style intensity with vr comfort balanceBullets move slowly enough to dodge with real world movementFour levels with hell difficulty and endless modeChallengingFunnyIntense

Players who liked Blasters of the Universe also play

Steam players who put hours into Blasters of the Universe 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. Pistol Whip

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Blasters of the Universe.

    Top pick for Blasters of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

    2019ActionSportsIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Pangman

    WHY THIS

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

    Pangman takes you inside a VR classic arcade game experience, where your goal is to burst spheres by using a pair of guns that transform into hooks when you throw them. Complete 140 story mode levels in individual or cooperative campaign, and enjoy frantic multiplayer games with up to 8 players.

    2021ActionIndieCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cosmic Trip

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Blasters of the Universe.

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

    Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy VR game. Build a base, command a flying drone army, and attack/defend hostile enemies on strange alien planets.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. MOAR - Appeteaser

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Blasters of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    The sandbox version of Mayhem on a Rainbow - VR. It offers endless fun with arena and wave shooters, spiced with mini games and upcoming new features. A glimpse into the wacky apocalypse where zombies fly in slow motion and chickens lay airstrikes! Saddle up your unicorn and fire up the spaceboat!

    2024ActionAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Antiprism

    WHY THIS

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

    Antiprism brings classic shoot 'em up mechanics to VR and combines them with innovative single-player twin-ship gameplay. Control two ships at once as the pilots Jexen and Malik shoot hordes of enemies, dodge enemy fire, find and upgrade items, and beat hard bosses on their journey through The Gone.

    2021ActionIndie17.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. ROBOCRACY

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Blasters of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Take on the challenge and face off against a rogue AI bent on enslaving humanity! Strap on your VR headset, step into the boots of a Galactic Ranger, and tear through waves of robots with explosive blasters, devastating shotguns, and an insane arsenal — just like classic arcade shooters!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Space Pirate Trainer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Blasters of the Universe.

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

    Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

    2017Action14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Blasters of the Universe.

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

    Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.

    2016ActionSimulationEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Blasters of the Universe

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Space Pirate Trainer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Blasters of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Blasters of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

    2017Action14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. AsteroidsHD

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blasters of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Engage in space-warfare with your friends and foes! Dodge and destroy asteroids while trying to stay alive in multiplayer! Replay value is endless with massive combinations of in-game ship upgrades, modifications, and customization. Destroy Asteroids and Aliens to gain the edge!

    2016ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Space Invaders Extreme

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Blasters of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Blasters of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    2018Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. DEFENDER 3D

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blasters of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    The 80s classic side-scroller meets the modern PC Gamer.. DEFENDER 3D lets you choose a spaceship to suit your play style and blast your way through ever increasing waves of alien invaders and bosses. A quick and easy learning curve with seriously addictive gameplay.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Space Aliens Invaders

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blasters of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    modernized old time classic alien shooter game

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Blasters of the Universe

What games are most similar to Blasters of the Universe?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Blasters of the Universe are Pistol Whip, Pangman, Cosmic Trip.
Who developed Blasters of the Universe?
Blasters of the Universe was developed by Secret Location Inc..

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 Blasters of the Universe.

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