# Games like KAIKAN

> The closest matches to KAIKAN: Savant - Ascent REMIX, KILL KNIGHT, Sektori, Radiant Silvergun, and Waves. 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. [Savant - Ascent REMIX](https://imho.run/games/2279330/savant-ascent-remix) — Shares bullet hell and twin stick shooting with KAIKAN. 211 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279330/)
2. [KILL KNIGHT](https://imho.run/games/2694420/kill-knight) — Shares twin stick shooting and score chasing with KAIKAN. 1,166 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2694420/)
3. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Shares twin stick shooting with KAIKAN. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
4. [Radiant Silvergun](https://imho.run/games/2450820/radiant-silvergun) — Shares bullet hell and score chasing with KAIKAN. 131 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450820/)
5. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like KAIKAN. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
6. [DEVIL BLADE REBOOT](https://imho.run/games/2882440/devil-blade-reboot) — Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like KAIKAN. 431 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2882440/)
7. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like KAIKAN. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
8. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — A frequent pick in KAIKAN players' libraries, and another Action. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
9. [TYPECAST](https://imho.run/games/2536650/typecast) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like KAIKAN. 117 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2536650/)
10. [Furious Angels](https://imho.run/games/551450/furious-angels) — Also Mechs and Destruction, like KAIKAN. 254 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/551450/)
11. [NIDUS](https://imho.run/games/2372170/nidus) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Score Attack, like KAIKAN. 191 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2372170/)
12. [Pixel Descent](https://imho.run/games/2569330/pixel-descent) — A frequent pick in KAIKAN players' libraries, and another RPG. 111 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2569330/)
13. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Shares twin stick shooting with KAIKAN. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
14. [Astebreed: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/283680/astebreed-definitive-edition) — Shares score chasing with KAIKAN. 549 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283680/)
15. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like KAIKAN. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
16. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like KAIKAN. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
17. [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved](https://imho.run/games/8400/geometry-wars-retro-evolved) — A frequent pick in KAIKAN players' libraries, and another Casual. 826 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8400/)
18. [HYPER DEMON](https://imho.run/games/1743850/hyper-demon) — Also Score Attack and Bullet Hell, like KAIKAN. 2,623 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1743850/)
19. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like KAIKAN. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
20. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — Shares twin stick shooting with KAIKAN. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
21. [Gigantes Ex Machina](https://imho.run/games/3201070/gigantes-ex-machina) — Shares bullet hell and meta progression with KAIKAN. 69 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3201070/)
22. [Sora](https://imho.run/games/390730/sora) — Shares rank based scoring with KAIKAN. 174 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390730/)
23. [Gunlocked 2](https://imho.run/games/3492830/gunlocked-2) — Shares bullet hell and twin stick shooting with KAIKAN. 51 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/)
24. [Hive Jump 2: Survivors](https://imho.run/games/2545740/hive-jump-2-survivors) — Shares bullet hell and twin stick shooting with KAIKAN. 80 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/)

## 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=2558570&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2558570&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2558570&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2558570
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2558570
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About KAIKAN

KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2558570
- **Developer:** zakichi
- **Publisher:** zakichi
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 14, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2558570/kaikan)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2558570&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2558570/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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