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Games like Gunkid 99

If Gunkid 99 is your kind of game, the closest matches are LUFTRAUSERS, Hell is Other Demons and Downwell — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, intense and retro. 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 Gunkid 99: GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

2019ActionIndie5.99 USDWindowsby Yongjustyong
Gunkid 99 — Steam game cover
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Frantic split second decision makingHigh replayability for score chasingLoadout system adds strategic depthChallengingIntenseRetro

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Steam players who put hours into Gunkid 99 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. LUFTRAUSERS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gunkid 99.

    Top pick for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    2014ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Hell is Other Demons

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunkid 99.

    Second-strongest match for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    2019ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Downwell

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gunkid 99.

    Third-strongest match for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. UBERMOSH Vol.5

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gunkid 99.

    Ranked #4 for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunkid 99.

    Ranked #5 for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bleed 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gunkid 99.

    Ranked #6 for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    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 ↗
  7. Super Time Force Ultra

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Gunkid 99.

    Ranked #7 for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

    2014ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Ikaruga

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gunkid 99.

    Ranked #8 for Gunkid 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gunkid 99 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gunkid 99.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gunkid 99.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gunkid 99.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gunkid 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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. Shares Indie with Gunkid 99.

    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 and Indie with Gunkid 99.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gunkid 99.

    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 ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gunkid 99.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    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 ↗
  7. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Downwell

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gunkid 99.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gunkid 99.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Bleed 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gunkid 99.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    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 ↗
  4. Super Time Force Ultra

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Gunkid 99.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

    2014ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Ikaruga

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Gunkid 99.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Gunkid 99.

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gunkid 99

How much does Gunkid 99 cost?
Gunkid 99 is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gunkid 99?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gunkid 99 are LUFTRAUSERS, Hell is Other Demons, Downwell.
Who developed Gunkid 99?
Gunkid 99 was developed by Yongjustyong.

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 Gunkid 99.

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