# Games like Shmadow

> The closest matches to Shmadow: Chippy, Ikaruga, Super Star Path, Nex Machina, and Deathsmiles. 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. [Chippy](https://imho.run/games/602700/chippy) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 629 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/602700/)
2. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
3. [Super Star Path](https://imho.run/games/375120/super-star-path) — A frequent pick in Shmadow players' libraries, and another Action. 196 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375120/)
4. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
5. [Deathsmiles](https://imho.run/games/314180/deathsmiles) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 299 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314180/)
6. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
7. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
8. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
9. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
10. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and 4 Player Local, like Shmadow. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
11. [Everyday Shooter](https://imho.run/games/16300/everyday-shooter) — A frequent pick in Shmadow players' libraries, and another Indie. 112 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/16300/)
12. [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved](https://imho.run/games/8400/geometry-wars-retro-evolved) — A frequent pick in Shmadow players' libraries, and another Casual. 826 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8400/)
13. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
14. [Savant - Ascent REMIX](https://imho.run/games/2279330/savant-ascent-remix) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 211 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279330/)
15. [Bit Blaster XL](https://imho.run/games/433950/bit-blaster-xl) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 3,024 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433950/)
16. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
17. [Sora](https://imho.run/games/390730/sora) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 174 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390730/)
18. [Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax](https://imho.run/games/389650/stardust-galaxy-warriors-stellar-climax) — Shares local co op with Shmadow. 127 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389650/)
19. [Enter the Gungeon](https://imho.run/games/311690/enter-the-gungeon) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 38,640 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311690/)
20. [Ultratron](https://imho.run/games/219190/ultratron) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 320 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219190/)
21. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
22. [God's Trigger](https://imho.run/games/488730/god-s-trigger) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 170 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/488730/)
23. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also 4 Player Local and Shoot 'Em Up, like Shmadow. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
24. [HYPER DEMON](https://imho.run/games/1743850/hyper-demon) — Also Bullet Hell, like Shmadow. 2,623 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1743850/)

## 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=397570&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=397570&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=397570&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=397570
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/397570
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Shmadow

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 397570
- **Developer:** Extrokold Games
- **Publisher:** Extrokold Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 3, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/397570/shmadow)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=397570&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/397570/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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