# Games like ION Shift

> The closest matches to ION Shift: Katana ZERO, CARRION, Kusan: City of Wolves, Ghostrunner, and Eden Genesis. 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. [Katana ZERO](https://imho.run/games/460950/katana-zero) — Shares one hit kill with ION Shift. 22,408 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460950/)
2. [CARRION](https://imho.run/games/953490/carrion) — Also Villain Protagonist and Blood, like ION Shift. 15,824 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/953490/)
3. [Kusan: City of Wolves](https://imho.run/games/1714510/kusan-city-of-wolves) — Shares checkpoint system and precision platforming with ION Shift. 335 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714510/)
4. [Ghostrunner](https://imho.run/games/1139900/ghostrunner) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 19,213 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1139900/)
5. [Eden Genesis](https://imho.run/games/2562900/eden-genesis) — Also Precision Platformer and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 69 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2562900/)
6. [INAYAH - Life after Gods](https://imho.run/games/3199390/inayah-life-after-gods) — Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like ION Shift. 86 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199390/)
7. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Shares precision platforming and combo based combat with ION Shift. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
8. [They Bleed Pixels](https://imho.run/games/211260/they-bleed-pixels) — Shares precision platforming with ION Shift. 1,372 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211260/)
9. [Distance](https://imho.run/games/233610/distance) — A frequent pick in ION Shift players' libraries, and another Action. 4,167 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233610/)
10. [Super Meat Boy](https://imho.run/games/40800/super-meat-boy) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like ION Shift. 13,383 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/)
11. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
12. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like ION Shift. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)
13. [DESYNC](https://imho.run/games/390030/desync) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 286 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390030/)
14. [SUPERHOT](https://imho.run/games/322500/superhot) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 16,075 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322500/)
15. [BUTCHER](https://imho.run/games/474210/butcher) — Also Villain Protagonist and Gore, like ION Shift. 621 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/474210/)
16. [UBERMOSH Vol.7](https://imho.run/games/1029980/ubermosh-vol-7) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like ION Shift. 181 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029980/)
17. [Aeon Drive](https://imho.run/games/1252240/aeon-drive) — Also Precision Platformer, like ION Shift. 59 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/)
18. [Valfaris](https://imho.run/games/600130/valfaris) — Also Gore and Violent, like ION Shift. 795 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600130/)
19. [Deadlink](https://imho.run/games/1676130/deadlink) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 1,959 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1676130/)
20. [Bloodroots](https://imho.run/games/820540/bloodroots) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like ION Shift. 83 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/820540/)
21. [APE OUT](https://imho.run/games/447150/ape-out) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like ION Shift. 2,448 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447150/)
22. [OTXO](https://imho.run/games/1608640/otxo) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like ION Shift. 1,794 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608640/)
23. [Diatomic](https://imho.run/games/2864680/diatomic) — Shares environmental interaction and precision platforming with ION Shift. 83 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864680/)
24. [Furi](https://imho.run/games/423230/furi) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like ION Shift. 6,969 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/423230/)

## 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=2503950&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2503950&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2503950
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2503950
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About ION Shift

ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2503950
- **Developer:** Electro Soul Games
- **Publisher:** Electro Soul Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 5, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2503950/ion-shift)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2503950&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2503950/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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