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Games like hOSHIs Elektronauts

Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to hOSHIs Elektronauts for fans of action, indie, casual, 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 hOSHIs Elektronauts 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, more from hOSHI, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About hOSHIs Elektronauts: hOSHIs Elektronauts is a simple Multiplayer game that is played on a single keyboard on a single screen. Chase each other with glowing stripes of pixels. But avoid hitting the walls or the pixeltrails.

2018ActionIndieCasualEarly AccessRacing0.99 USDWindowsby hOSHI
hOSHIs Elektronauts — Steam game cover

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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    One More Roll — Steam game cover

    One More Roll

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

    One More Roll is a marble game heavily influenced by Super Monkey Ball & Marble Blast. So far the game has 100+ Levels across 7 different worlds with many more to come in the future. Enjoyable both for casual players and hardcore speedrunners.

    2018ActionIndieSimulation11.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Retro Endurance 8bit — Steam game cover

    Retro Endurance 8bit

    Second-strongest match for hOSHIs Elektronauts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    GRITS Racing — Steam game cover

    GRITS Racing

    Third-strongest match for hOSHIs Elektronauts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    Even the skid marks are better. Pancake-batter party game that is an all-out racecar simulator... and mostly silly. Drive tiny cars that perform and crash better than any other corny 2D car game. Make each “race” your own with a selection of playground rules. Go for the win or go for the chaos.

    2019ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Horizon Chase Turbo — Steam game cover

    Horizon Chase Turbo

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

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Super Indie Karts — Steam game cover

    Super Indie Karts

    Ranked #5 for hOSHIs Elektronauts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, Splitscreen GP, Mission Mania, and Battle Mania! Featuring 48 racetracks, with many more coming soon. You don't have to wait until completion though as you can join the race now with Early Access!

    2015ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    First Racer — Steam game cover

    First Racer

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

    First Racer - Arcade racing. Compete, overtake, conquer. Upgrade and customize your cars. Embark on a journey from city cars to high-speed supercars. Join the race, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in a world of incredible speeds.

    2023ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Formula Retro Racing - World Tour — Steam game cover

    Formula Retro Racing - World Tour

    Ranked #7 for hOSHIs Elektronauts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    A retro racer updated for the modern age, rediscover nostalgic racing as you drive through iconic locations in Formula Retro Racing: World Tour Fusing 90s-style arcade racing with realistic physics, split-screen multiplayer, and 60fps performance. With new tracks and car types!

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Ultimate Racing 2D — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Racing 2D

    Ranked #8 for hOSHIs Elektronauts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.

    2018ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from hOSHI

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

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    VR: Vacate the Room (Virtual Reality Escape) — Steam game cover

    VR: Vacate the Room (Virtual Reality Escape)

    Another title from hOSHI, the studio behind hOSHIs Elektronauts. Shares Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    VR: Vacate the Room is a short Escape the Room game.It is a VR Experience where you need to find clues to solve puzzles and find your way out.

    2016IndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    VRemin (Virtual Reality Theremin) — Steam game cover

    VRemin (Virtual Reality Theremin)

    Another title from hOSHI, the studio behind hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    Hey Musician and Audio Fanboy! Ever wanted to try the Theremin without paying hundreds of Dollars? Now you can!

    2017Simulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    VR2: Vacate 2 Rooms (Virtual Reality Escape) — Steam game cover

    VR2: Vacate 2 Rooms (Virtual Reality Escape)

    Another title from hOSHI, the studio behind hOSHIs Elektronauts. Shares Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    You need to find a lot of hidden items. Uncover secrets. Use strange mechanisms to proceed through the different rooms to the exit.

    2018IndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    The Quest for the BIG KEY — Steam game cover

    The Quest for the BIG KEY

    Another title from hOSHI, the studio behind hOSHIs Elektronauts. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    The Quest for the BIG KEY is highly inspired by NES classics that you will no doubt recognize. It focuses more on the exploring part. It comes completely without Enemies and Battles. So if you like finding secret passages and collecting items that allow you to progress in different parts of the map, ...

    2018ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

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    Horizon Chase Turbo — Steam game cover

    Horizon Chase Turbo

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Super Indie Karts — Steam game cover

    Super Indie Karts

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, Splitscreen GP, Mission Mania, and Battle Mania! Featuring 48 racetracks, with many more coming soon. You don't have to wait until completion though as you can join the race now with Early Access!

    2015ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Formula Retro Racing - World Tour — Steam game cover

    Formula Retro Racing - World Tour

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    A retro racer updated for the modern age, rediscover nostalgic racing as you drive through iconic locations in Formula Retro Racing: World Tour Fusing 90s-style arcade racing with realistic physics, split-screen multiplayer, and 60fps performance. With new tracks and car types!

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Ultimate Racing 2D — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Racing 2D

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.

    2018ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about hOSHIs Elektronauts

How much does hOSHIs Elektronauts cost?
hOSHIs Elektronauts is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does hOSHIs Elektronauts have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — hOSHIs Elektronauts supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to hOSHIs Elektronauts?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside hOSHIs Elektronauts are One More Roll, Retro Endurance 8bit, GRITS Racing.
Who developed hOSHIs Elektronauts?
hOSHIs Elektronauts was developed by hOSHI.

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