# Games like B.I.O.T.A.

> The closest matches to B.I.O.T.A.: HUNTDOWN, Guns of Fury, Infernax, Kero Blaster, and Axiom Verge. 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. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like B.I.O.T.A.. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
2. [Guns of Fury](https://imho.run/games/3099000/guns-of-fury) — Shares precision platforming and multiple endings with B.I.O.T.A.. 468 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/)
3. [Infernax](https://imho.run/games/374190/infernax) — Shares multiple endings with B.I.O.T.A.. 1,056 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/)
4. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
5. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
6. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — A frequent pick in B.I.O.T.A. players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)
7. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — Also Metroidvania and 1980s, like B.I.O.T.A.. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
8. [Alwa's Awakening](https://imho.run/games/549260/alwa-s-awakening) — A frequent pick in B.I.O.T.A. players' libraries, and another Indie. 478 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/549260/)
9. [Gato Roboto](https://imho.run/games/916730/gato-roboto) — A frequent pick in B.I.O.T.A. players' libraries, and another Action. 2,122 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916730/)
10. [Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider](https://imho.run/games/1942010/vengeful-guardian-moonrider) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 294 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1942010/)
11. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Shares precision platforming with B.I.O.T.A.. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
12. [OUTBUDDIES DX](https://imho.run/games/1083310/outbuddies-dx) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 112 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1083310/)
13. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
14. [Intrusion 2](https://imho.run/games/214970/intrusion-2) — Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like B.I.O.T.A.. 782 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214970/)
15. [The Mummy Demastered](https://imho.run/games/630310/the-mummy-demastered) — Also Metroidvania, like B.I.O.T.A.. 414 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/630310/)
16. [Narita Boy](https://imho.run/games/1069530/narita-boy) — Also 1980s, like B.I.O.T.A.. 605 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069530/)
17. [GIGANTIC ARMY](https://imho.run/games/278930/gigantic-army) — Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like B.I.O.T.A.. 137 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/278930/)
18. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
19. [Berserk Boy](https://imho.run/games/1561340/berserk-boy) — Also Side Scroller and Old School, like B.I.O.T.A.. 252 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561340/)
20. [KUNAI](https://imho.run/games/1001800/kunai) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 175 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1001800/)
21. [Astalon: Tears of the Earth](https://imho.run/games/1046400/astalon-tears-of-the-earth) — Also Metroidvania and Old School, like B.I.O.T.A.. 641 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046400/)
22. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
23. [BZZZT](https://imho.run/games/1293170/bzzzt) — Shares precision platforming with B.I.O.T.A.. 522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293170/)
24. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like B.I.O.T.A.. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)

## 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=1640320&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1640320&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1640320&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1640320
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1640320
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About B.I.O.T.A.

Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1640320
- **Developer:** small bros
- **Publisher:** Retrovibe
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 12, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1640320/b-i-o-t-a)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1640320&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640320/)
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