# Games like Vortex Attack EX

> The closest matches to Vortex Attack EX: Ikaruga, Waves, Super Bit Blaster XL, Assault Android Cactus+, and Savant - Ascent REMIX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
2. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
3. [Super Bit Blaster XL](https://imho.run/games/865040/super-bit-blaster-xl) — A frequent pick in Vortex Attack EX players' libraries, and another Action. 387 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/865040/)
4. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
5. [Savant - Ascent REMIX](https://imho.run/games/2279330/savant-ascent-remix) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 211 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279330/)
6. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
7. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
8. [Mushihimesama](https://imho.run/games/377860/mushihimesama) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/)
9. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
10. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
11. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
12. [Space Elite Force](https://imho.run/games/855850/space-elite-force) — Also Gun Customization and Shoot 'Em Up, like Vortex Attack EX. 95 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/855850/)
13. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
14. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)
15. [Thunder Wolves](https://imho.run/games/232970/thunder-wolves) — Also War and Shoot 'Em Up, like Vortex Attack EX. 218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232970/)
16. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
17. [Bit Blaster XL](https://imho.run/games/433950/bit-blaster-xl) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 3,024 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433950/)
18. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
19. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
20. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
21. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Vortex Attack EX. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
22. [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved](https://imho.run/games/8400/geometry-wars-retro-evolved) — A frequent pick in Vortex Attack EX players' libraries, and another Casual. 826 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8400/)
23. [Chippy](https://imho.run/games/602700/chippy) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 629 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/602700/)
24. [Sky Force Reloaded](https://imho.run/games/667600/sky-force-reloaded) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Vortex Attack EX. 1,101 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/667600/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1163290&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1163290&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1163290
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1163290
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Vortex Attack EX

Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1163290
- **Developer:** KaleidoGames
- **Publisher:** KaleidoGames
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Oct 24, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1163290/vortex-attack-ex)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1163290&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1163290/)
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