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Games like Nova Wing III

Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Nova Wing III 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 Nova Wing III 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 Sub Orbital Software, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Nova Wing III: Shoot your way through the many caverns of alien defences, Collect the weapons and Fuel you need to aid in your escape.

2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby Sub Orbital Software
Nova Wing III — 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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    Nova Wing — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing

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

    Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Nova Wing II — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing II

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

    You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Assault Android Cactus+ — Steam game cover

    Assault Android Cactus+

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

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Nex Machina — Steam game cover

    Nex Machina

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

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Bleed 2 — Steam game cover

    Bleed 2

    Ranked #5 for Nova Wing III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Crimsonland — Steam game cover

    Crimsonland

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

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    2014ActionIndieRPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Tesla vs Lovecraft — Steam game cover

    Tesla vs Lovecraft

    Ranked #7 for Nova Wing III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Beat Hazard — Steam game cover

    Beat Hazard

    Ranked #8 for Nova Wing III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    2010ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗

More from Sub Orbital Software

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

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    Fairspace — Steam game cover

    Fairspace

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
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    GalaxIverse — Steam game cover

    GalaxIverse

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Merv Reborn — Steam game cover

    Merv Reborn

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Merv is a classical platform game. Adventure through the many levels solving puzzles and finding collectables as you go. The difficulty increases the further you go.

    2017ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Nova Wing — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Nova Wing II — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing II

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Merv Liberation — Steam game cover

    Merv Liberation

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Indie and Casual with Nova Wing III.

    A mix between classic old school platforming with puzzles, gravity and construction thrown in.

    2018IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Warlocks Entanglement — Steam game cover

    Warlocks Entanglement

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Warlocks Entanglement puts you into a destructible open world in a magical medieval setting. Explore and learn all this world has to offer and then open a gateway to the next world!.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Warlocks Deeds — Steam game cover

    Warlocks Deeds

    Another title from Sub Orbital Software, the studio behind Nova Wing III. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Embark on an extraordinary journey through a mystical realm where warlocks and magic reign supreme. Introducing "Warlocks Deeds," a superbly crafted medieval survival sandbox voxel game that will transport you to a world of enchantment and adventure!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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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    Assault Android Cactus+ — Steam game cover

    Assault Android Cactus+

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Bleed 2 — Steam game cover

    Bleed 2

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Crimsonland — Steam game cover

    Crimsonland

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    2014ActionIndieRPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Tesla vs Lovecraft — Steam game cover

    Tesla vs Lovecraft

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Nova Wing III.

    Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Nova Wing III

How much does Nova Wing III cost?
Nova Wing III is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Nova Wing III have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Nova Wing III supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Nova Wing III?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nova Wing III are Nova Wing, Nova Wing II, Assault Android Cactus+.
Who developed Nova Wing III?
Nova Wing III was developed by Sub Orbital Software.

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