# Games like Platypus

> The closest matches to Platypus: Platypus Reclayed, Platypus II, Syder Arcade, Nex Machina, and Earthion. 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. [Platypus Reclayed](https://imho.run/games/2912430/platypus-reclayed) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 485 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2912430/)
2. [Platypus II](https://imho.run/games/319180/platypus-ii) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Platypus. 268 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319180/)
3. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Shares power up system with Platypus. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
4. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — A frequent pick in Platypus players' libraries, and another Action. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
5. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
6. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Shares difficulty curve with Platypus. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
7. [Lichtspeer](https://imho.run/games/434740/lichtspeer) — Shares score attack and difficulty curve with Platypus. 73 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434740/)
8. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
9. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Platypus. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
10. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like Platypus. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
11. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Platypus. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
12. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
13. [Cuphead](https://imho.run/games/268910/cuphead) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 62,740 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/)
14. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
15. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Platypus. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
16. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
17. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like Platypus. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
18. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
19. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
20. [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved](https://imho.run/games/8400/geometry-wars-retro-evolved) — A frequent pick in Platypus players' libraries, and another Casual. 826 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8400/)
21. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Side Scroller, like Platypus. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
22. [Asteroids: Recharged](https://imho.run/games/1700890/asteroids-recharged) — Shares power up system with Platypus. 83 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1700890/)
23. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Platypus. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
24. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Platypus. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)

## 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=307340&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=307340&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=307340&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=307340
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/307340
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Platypus

The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare

## Game info

- **AppID:** 307340
- **Developer:** Anthony Flack
- **Publisher:** Claymatic Games
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 15, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/307340/platypus)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=307340&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307340/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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