# Games like Starlight Squad

> The closest matches to Starlight Squad: Earthion, Chorus, Distant Space, HUNTDOWN, and Blazing Chrome. 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. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also 1990's and Space, like Starlight Squad. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
2. [Chorus](https://imho.run/games/1153640/chorus) — Also Space, like Starlight Squad. 2,245 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153640/)
3. [Distant Space](https://imho.run/games/569610/distant-space) — Also 1980s and Space, like Starlight Squad. 159 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/569610/)
4. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also 1980s, like Starlight Squad. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
5. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — A frequent pick in Starlight Squad players' libraries, and another Action. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
6. [RagingBlasters](https://imho.run/games/1464550/ragingblasters) — Also 1980s and Space, like Starlight Squad. 74 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1464550/)
7. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also 1990's, like Starlight Squad. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
8. [Ex-Zodiac](https://imho.run/games/1249480/ex-zodiac) — Also Space, like Starlight Squad. 742 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249480/)
9. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Space, like Starlight Squad. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
10. [Asteroids: Recharged](https://imho.run/games/1700890/asteroids-recharged) — Also 1980s and Top-Down Shooter, like Starlight Squad. 83 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1700890/)
11. [BroodStar](https://imho.run/games/1232100/broodstar) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Space, like Starlight Squad. 77 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232100/)
12. [SOL CRESTA](https://imho.run/games/1575640/sol-cresta) — Also 1980s and Space, like Starlight Squad. 58 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575640/)
13. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — Also 1980s, like Starlight Squad. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
14. [BLUE REVOLVER](https://imho.run/games/439490/blue-revolver) — Also Top-Down Shooter, like Starlight Squad. 620 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/439490/)
15. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — Also 1980s and 1990's, like Starlight Squad. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
16. [Bot Vice](https://imho.run/games/491040/bot-vice) — Also Top-Down Shooter, like Starlight Squad. 588 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/491040/)
17. [Sorry We're Closed](https://imho.run/games/1796580/sorry-we-re-closed) — A frequent pick in Starlight Squad players' libraries, and another Action. 1,312 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1796580/)
18. [Starr Mazer: DSP](https://imho.run/games/462100/starr-mazer-dsp) — Also Space, like Starlight Squad. 190 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/462100/)
19. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — A frequent pick in Starlight Squad players' libraries, and another Action. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
20. [American Fugitive](https://imho.run/games/934780/american-fugitive) — Also 1980s and Top-Down Shooter, like Starlight Squad. 682 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/934780/)
21. [Super Star Path](https://imho.run/games/375120/super-star-path) — Also Top-Down Shooter, like Starlight Squad. 196 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375120/)
22. [Polygon Attack](https://imho.run/games/529900/polygon-attack) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Space, like Starlight Squad. 100 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/529900/)
23. [LUNARK](https://imho.run/games/1050370/lunark) — A frequent pick in Starlight Squad players' libraries, and another Action. 134 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1050370/)
24. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — A frequent pick in Starlight Squad players' libraries, and another Action. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)

## 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=3653970&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3653970&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3653970&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3653970
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3653970
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Starlight Squad

Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3653970
- **Developer:** Pixel vs Pixel
- **Publisher:** Pixel vs Pixel
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 6, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3653970/starlight-squad)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3653970&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3653970/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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