# Games like Cell Wars

> The closest matches to Cell Wars: Gatekeeper, Nuclear Throne, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, SNKRX, and Bloodshed. 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. [Gatekeeper](https://imho.run/games/2106670/gatekeeper) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 1,447 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106670/)
2. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Cell Wars. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
3. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Cell Wars. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
4. [SNKRX](https://imho.run/games/915310/snkrx) — A frequent pick in Cell Wars players' libraries, and another Action. 3,605 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/915310/)
5. [Bloodshed](https://imho.run/games/2747550/bloodshed) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 985 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747550/)
6. [Brotato](https://imho.run/games/1942280/brotato) — A frequent pick in Cell Wars players' libraries, and another RPG. 30,304 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1942280/)
7. [Chippy](https://imho.run/games/602700/chippy) — Also Arena Shooter and Abstract, like Cell Wars. 629 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/602700/)
8. [Time Wasters](https://imho.run/games/1290330/time-wasters) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 1,411 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290330/)
9. [Cyclo Chambers](https://imho.run/games/2146180/cyclo-chambers) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 60 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2146180/)
10. [Geometry Arena 2](https://imho.run/games/1667700/geometry-arena-2) — Also Arena Shooter and Abstract, like Cell Wars. 63 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1667700/)
11. [Extremely Powerful Capybaras](https://imho.run/games/2089980/extremely-powerful-capybaras) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 196 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2089980/)
12. [Antipaint](https://imho.run/games/1418390/antipaint) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 213 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1418390/)
13. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Cell Wars. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
14. [Zombieville USA 3D](https://imho.run/games/1801520/zombieville-usa-3d) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Cell Wars. 1,825 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801520/)
15. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — Also Arena Shooter and Old School, like Cell Wars. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)
16. [ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH](https://imho.run/games/1613580/arrival-zero-earth) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 110 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1613580/)
17. [X Invader](https://imho.run/games/2090760/x-invader) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 105 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2090760/)
18. [Airships: Lost Flotilla](https://imho.run/games/2858150/airships-lost-flotilla) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 207 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2858150/)
19. [Kaze and the Wild Masks](https://imho.run/games/829280/kaze-and-the-wild-masks) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Cell Wars. 719 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/829280/)
20. [Ziggurat](https://imho.run/games/308420/ziggurat) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 1,992 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308420/)
21. [Neon Sundown](https://imho.run/games/1721870/neon-sundown) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 315 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721870/)
22. [Voids Vigil](https://imho.run/games/2738940/voids-vigil) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 335 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738940/)
23. [Gunforged](https://imho.run/games/2258480/gunforged) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 58 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2258480/)
24. [Pest Apocalypse](https://imho.run/games/2506810/pest-apocalypse) — Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Cell Wars. 65 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2506810/)

## 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=2404010&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2404010&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2404010&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2404010
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2404010
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Cell Wars

Cell Wars is a classic arcade shooter where your goal is to consume all enemy cells by shooting and eating them. Inspired by NES graphics, gameplay from arcade 80s cabinets, and early 2000s skill tree systems. Unlock abilities and skills to survive waves of regular, elite and boss cells.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2404010
- **Developer:** Krispy Animation
- **Publisher:** Krispy Animation
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 20, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2404010/cell-wars)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2404010&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2404010/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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