# Games like Pixel Ripped 1989

> The closest matches to Pixel Ripped 1989: Pixel Ripped 1995, UnMetal, Narita Boy, Lucy Dreaming, and The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed. 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. [Pixel Ripped 1995](https://imho.run/games/1178140/pixel-ripped-1995) — Shares game within a game with Pixel Ripped 1989. 119 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1178140/)
2. [UnMetal](https://imho.run/games/1203710/unmetal) — Also 1980s and Old School, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 827 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203710/)
3. [Narita Boy](https://imho.run/games/1069530/narita-boy) — Also 1980s, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 605 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069530/)
4. [Lucy Dreaming](https://imho.run/games/1532710/lucy-dreaming) — A frequent pick in Pixel Ripped 1989 players' libraries, and another Adventure. 215 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1532710/)
5. [The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed](https://imho.run/games/270130/the-gallery-episode-1-call-of-the-starseed) — Also 1980s and VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 1,298 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/)
6. [Duck Season](https://imho.run/games/503580/duck-season) — A frequent pick in Pixel Ripped 1989 players' libraries, and another Action. 1,289 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/503580/)
7. [Crossing Souls](https://imho.run/games/331690/crossing-souls) — Also 1980s, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 447 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/331690/)
8. [VirtuaVerse](https://imho.run/games/1019310/virtuaverse) — Also Old School, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 541 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1019310/)
9. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — Also 1980s, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
10. [Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality](https://imho.run/games/469610/rick-and-morty-virtual-rick-ality) — Also VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 1,834 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469610/)
11. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Same atmospheric mood as Pixel Ripped 1989. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
12. [Tormenture](https://imho.run/games/2545220/tormenture) — Also 1980s, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 130 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545220/)
13. [Moss](https://imho.run/games/846470/moss) — Also VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 1,778 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846470/)
14. [Wizorb](https://imho.run/games/207420/wizorb) — Also Old School, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 411 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207420/)
15. [198X](https://imho.run/games/1086010/198x) — A frequent pick in Pixel Ripped 1989 players' libraries, and another Indie. 387 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086010/)
16. [The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]](https://imho.run/games/963450/the-eternal-castle-remastered) — Also 1980s and Old School, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 403 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/963450/)
17. [Half-Life: Alyx](https://imho.run/games/546560/half-life-alyx) — Also VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 60,789 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/)
18. [Echo Generation: Midnight Edition](https://imho.run/games/1072300/echo-generation-midnight-edition) — A frequent pick in Pixel Ripped 1989 players' libraries, and another RPG. 69 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072300/)
19. [Sairento VR](https://imho.run/games/555880/sairento-vr) — Also VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 1,188 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/555880/)
20. [Red Matter 2](https://imho.run/games/2081470/red-matter-2) — Also VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 373 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081470/)
21. [New Retro Arcade: Neon](https://imho.run/games/465780/new-retro-arcade-neon) — Also 1980s and VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 476 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465780/)
22. [CrossCode](https://imho.run/games/368340/crosscode) — Same atmospheric mood as Pixel Ripped 1989. 9,855 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368340/)
23. [I Expect You To Die](https://imho.run/games/587430/i-expect-you-to-die) — Also VR, like Pixel Ripped 1989. 1,690 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/587430/)
24. [Owlboy](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy) — Same atmospheric mood as Pixel Ripped 1989. 2,379 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)

## 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=577530&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=577530&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=577530&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=577530
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/577530
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pixel Ripped 1989

Pixel Ripped 1989 is a wacky multi-dimensional homage to the early days of gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic videogame and beyond.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 577530
- **Developer:** ARVORE
- **Publisher:** ARVORE Immersive Games Inc.
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 31, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/577530/pixel-ripped-1989)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=577530&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/577530/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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