# Games like Vertex

> The closest matches to Vertex: Formula Legends, Tetris® Forever, Tiny Thor, UFO 50, and Hotline Miami. 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. [Formula Legends](https://imho.run/games/3194360/formula-legends) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 365 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3194360/)
2. [Tetris® Forever](https://imho.run/games/3180240/tetris-forever) — Also 1980s and Old School, like Vertex. 179 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/)
3. [Tiny Thor](https://imho.run/games/541310/tiny-thor) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Action. 122 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541310/)
4. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
5. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)
6. [Razortron 2000](https://imho.run/games/539720/razortron-2000) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Indie. 958 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539720/)
7. [Donut Dodo](https://imho.run/games/1779560/donut-dodo) — Also 1980s and Old School, like Vertex. 172 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1779560/)
8. [RetroMaze](https://imho.run/games/852110/retromaze) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 732 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/852110/)
9. [Wizorb](https://imho.run/games/207420/wizorb) — Also Old School, like Vertex. 411 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207420/)
10. [Hyper Chess](https://imho.run/games/3830210/hyper-chess) — Also 1980s and Old School, like Vertex. 253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3830210/)
11. [Slipstream](https://imho.run/games/732810/slipstream) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 696 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/732810/)
12. [Super Woden: Rally Edge](https://imho.run/games/3218630/super-woden-rally-edge) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Sports. 737 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3218630/)
13. [B.I.O.T.A.](https://imho.run/games/1640320/b-i-o-t-a) — Also 1980s and Old School, like Vertex. 112 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640320/)
14. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also Old School, like Vertex. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
15. [Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/1794680/vampire-survivors) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another RPG. 126,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/)
16. [Halls of Torment](https://imho.run/games/2218750/halls-of-torment) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another RPG. 20,900 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218750/)
17. [Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration](https://imho.run/games/1919470/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 360 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/)
18. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also 1980s, like Vertex. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
19. [Half-Life](https://imho.run/games/70/half-life) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Action. 57,390 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70/)
20. [Platypus Reclayed](https://imho.run/games/2912430/platypus-reclayed) — Also Old School, like Vertex. 485 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2912430/)
21. [Make Way](https://imho.run/games/1445790/make-way) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Action. 1,003 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1445790/)
22. [Monster Train 2](https://imho.run/games/2742830/monster-train-2) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Strategy. 4,790 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/)
23. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Action. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)
24. [Ynglet](https://imho.run/games/1015920/ynglet) — A frequent pick in Vertex players' libraries, and another Action. 245 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015920/)

## 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=3807790&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3807790&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3807790&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3807790
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3807790
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Vertex

A 2-D, top-down, line-drawing, sci-fi, action-strategy game, Vertex demands your attention while challenging your reflexes. Whether you're travelling on new or existing orthogonal lines, your goal is simple: capture a percentage of the total screen area while avoiding enemy droids!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3807790
- **Developer:** Komodor Games
- **Publisher:** Komodor Games
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option
- **Released:** Aug 14, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3807790/vertex)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3807790&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3807790/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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