# Games like Monster Storm

> The closest matches to Monster Storm: Nuclear Throne, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Nienix: Cosmic Warfare, Monsters are Coming!, and MOTHERGUNSHIP. 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. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
2. [BlazBlue Entropy Effect](https://imho.run/games/2273430/blazblue-entropy-effect) — Also Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 4,408 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2273430/)
3. [Nienix: Cosmic Warfare](https://imho.run/games/1332760/nienix-cosmic-warfare) — A frequent pick in Monster Storm players' libraries, and another RPG. 191 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332760/)
4. [Monsters are Coming!](https://imho.run/games/2934220/monsters-are-coming) — Also Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 1,055 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2934220/)
5. [MOTHERGUNSHIP](https://imho.run/games/574090/mothergunship) — Also Bullet Hell and Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 858 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/574090/)
6. [CRYPTARK](https://imho.run/games/344740/cryptark) — A frequent pick in Monster Storm players' libraries, and another Action. 729 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/344740/)
7. [DunHero](https://imho.run/games/2270210/dunhero) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 74 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2270210/)
8. [Teleglitch: Die More Edition](https://imho.run/games/234390/teleglitch-die-more-edition) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 794 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234390/)
9. [Unrailed 2: Back on Track](https://imho.run/games/2211170/unrailed-2-back-on-track) — Also Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 673 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2211170/)
10. [Gatekeeper](https://imho.run/games/2106670/gatekeeper) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 1,447 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106670/)
11. [Glyphica: Typing Survival](https://imho.run/games/2400160/glyphica-typing-survival) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 1,080 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400160/)
12. [Killsquad](https://imho.run/games/910490/killsquad) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 1,241 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/910490/)
13. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Also Bullet Hell and Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
14. [Trackline Express](https://imho.run/games/2343920/trackline-express) — Also Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 50 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2343920/)
15. [Survivor Mercs](https://imho.run/games/2141520/survivor-mercs) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 95 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141520/)
16. [RUNNING WITH RIFLES](https://imho.run/games/270150/running-with-rifles) — Also Top-Down Shooter, like Monster Storm. 5,049 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270150/)
17. [Dinotica](https://imho.run/games/3336520/dinotica) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Roguelike, like Monster Storm. 104 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3336520/)
18. [Apocalypse Party](https://imho.run/games/2351560/apocalypse-party) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 700 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351560/)
19. [I Hate Running Backwards](https://imho.run/games/575820/i-hate-running-backwards) — Also Bullet Hell and Procedural Generation, like Monster Storm. 113 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/575820/)
20. [10 Miles To Safety](https://imho.run/games/1015140/10-miles-to-safety) — Also Top-Down Shooter, like Monster Storm. 499 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015140/)
21. [The Spell Brigade](https://imho.run/games/2904000/the-spell-brigade) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 4,212 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2904000/)
22. [FatalZone](https://imho.run/games/2488510/fatalzone) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 767 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488510/)
23. [Destropolis](https://imho.run/games/1316800/destropolis) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Monster Storm. 133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1316800/)
24. [Don't Starve Together](https://imho.run/games/322330/don-t-starve-together) — A frequent pick in Monster Storm players' libraries, and another Action. 80,691 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322330/)

## 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=4394900&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4394900&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4394900&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4394900
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4394900
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Monster Storm

Survive the storm in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell. Fight endless monster hordes across procedurally generated levels while leveling up powerful skills, talents, and weapons. Build broken combos and fight together to stay alive.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4394900
- **Developer:** Squirrel Works
- **Publisher:** Squirrel Works
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Family Sharing, Stereo Sound, Co-op
- **Released:** Jul 28, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4394900/monster-storm)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4394900&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4394900/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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