# Games like Earthion

> The closest matches to Earthion: GRADIUS ORIGINS, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, Neon Inferno, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR, and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. 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. [GRADIUS ORIGINS](https://imho.run/games/2897590/gradius-origins) — Shares score chasing and difficulty modes with Earthion. 99 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2897590/)
2. [DEVIL BLADE REBOOT](https://imho.run/games/2882440/devil-blade-reboot) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Earthion. 431 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2882440/)
3. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Shares score chasing and checkpoint based progression with Earthion. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
4. [NIGHT STRIKER GEAR](https://imho.run/games/3290390/night-striker-gear) — Shares twin stick shooting and score chasing with Earthion. 52 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290390/)
5. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Shares checkpoint based progression and real time combat with Earthion. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
6. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Earthion. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
7. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — A frequent pick in Earthion players' libraries, and another Action. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
8. [Savant - Ascent REMIX](https://imho.run/games/2279330/savant-ascent-remix) — Also Music and Shoot 'Em Up, like Earthion. 211 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279330/)
9. [Andro Dunos II](https://imho.run/games/1856900/andro-dunos-ii) — Also Soundtrack and Shoot 'Em Up, like Earthion. 94 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1856900/)
10. [Radiant Silvergun](https://imho.run/games/2450820/radiant-silvergun) — Shares score chasing and weapon upgrades with Earthion. 131 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450820/)
11. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Shares checkpoint based progression with Earthion. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
12. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Earthion. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
13. [Project X: Light Years](https://imho.run/games/3080530/project-x-light-years) — Shares difficulty modes and real time combat with Earthion. 78 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3080530/)
14. [R-Type Dimensions EX](https://imho.run/games/928390/r-type-dimensions-ex) — Shares checkpoint based progression with Earthion. 149 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/928390/)
15. [Space Elite Force](https://imho.run/games/855850/space-elite-force) — Shares score chasing with Earthion. 95 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/855850/)
16. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Earthion. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
17. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Shares difficulty modes with Earthion. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
18. [Batsugun](https://imho.run/games/2023000/batsugun) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Earthion. 76 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2023000/)
19. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Shares score chasing and difficulty modes with Earthion. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
20. [ASTROLANCER](https://imho.run/games/2842600/astrolancer) — Shares twin stick shooting and loadout customization with Earthion. 116 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2842600/)
21. [Lilac 0](https://imho.run/games/3316380/lilac-0) — Shares twin stick shooting and score chasing with Earthion. 53 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316380/)
22. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Earthion. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
23. [Ex-Zodiac](https://imho.run/games/1249480/ex-zodiac) — Shares score chasing and replayability with Earthion. 742 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249480/)
24. [The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors](https://imho.run/games/2288070/the-ninja-saviors-return-of-the-warriors) — Shares difficulty modes and replayability with Earthion. 211 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288070/)

## 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=3597580&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3597580&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3597580&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3597580
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3597580
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Earthion

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3597580
- **Developer:** Ancient Corporation, Bitwave Games
- **Publisher:** Limited Run Games, Inc.
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 31, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3597580&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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