# Games like Nanostorm

> The closest matches to Nanostorm: Row Divers, Waves, Xenosensory, SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE, and Space Elite Force. 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. [Row Divers](https://imho.run/games/2572300/row-divers) — Also Experimental and Clicker, like Nanostorm. 127 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2572300/)
2. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Bullet Time and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nanostorm. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
3. [Xenosensory](https://imho.run/games/4037830/xenosensory) — A frequent pick in Nanostorm players' libraries, and another Strategy. 122 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4037830/)
4. [SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE](https://imho.run/games/690040/superhot-mind-control-delete) — Also Bullet Time and Experimental, like Nanostorm. 5,500 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690040/)
5. [Space Elite Force](https://imho.run/games/855850/space-elite-force) — Also Gun Customization and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nanostorm. 95 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/855850/)
6. [ArcRunner](https://imho.run/games/1575830/arcrunner) — Also Gun Customization and Procedural Generation, like Nanostorm. 149 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575830/)
7. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
8. [NIMRODS](https://imho.run/games/2086430/nimrods) — A frequent pick in Nanostorm players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,241 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/)
9. [NeverAwake](https://imho.run/games/1727180/neverawake) — A frequent pick in Nanostorm players' libraries, and another Action. 82 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727180/)
10. [Mining Survivors](https://imho.run/games/2322450/mining-survivors) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Idler, like Nanostorm. 60 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322450/)
11. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
12. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
13. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
14. [Valfaris: Mecha Therion](https://imho.run/games/1647920/valfaris-mecha-therion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 179 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920/)
15. [Super Time Force Ultra](https://imho.run/games/250700/super-time-force-ultra) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 446 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250700/)
16. [Samawa Idle](https://imho.run/games/2562730/samawa-idle) — Also Bullet Time and Clicker, like Nanostorm. 366 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2562730/)
17. [Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite](https://imho.run/games/3772240/void-miner-incremental-asteroids-roguelite) — Also Clicker and Idler, like Nanostorm. 423 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3772240/)
18. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Nanostorm. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
19. [Idle Slayer](https://imho.run/games/1353300/idle-slayer) — Also Experimental and Clicker, like Nanostorm. 4,035 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1353300/)
20. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Nanostorm. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
21. [The Hong Kong Massacre](https://imho.run/games/741510/the-hong-kong-massacre) — Also Bullet Time and Shoot 'Em Up, like Nanostorm. 919 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/741510/)
22. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
23. [Absolum](https://imho.run/games/1904480/absolum) — Also Side Scroller and Roguelite, like Nanostorm. 4,194 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/)
24. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like Nanostorm. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)

## 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=3697670&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3697670&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3697670&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3697670
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3697670
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nanostorm

Upgrade. Evolve. Dominate. Nanostorm is an incremental 2D arcade Shoot'em'up game where you get stronger with every death. Invest nano essence in new abilities and powerful perks.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3697670
- **Developer:** Asylum Square
- **Publisher:** Asylum Square
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option
- **Released:** Jun 24, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3697670/nanostorm)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3697670&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3697670/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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