# Games like BYTEPATH

> The closest matches to BYTEPATH: SNKRX, Shape Shifter: Formations, Waves, Nex Machina, and Ikaruga. 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. [SNKRX](https://imho.run/games/915310/snkrx) — Also Arena Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 3,605 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/915310/)
2. [Shape Shifter: Formations](https://imho.run/games/2202590/shape-shifter-formations) — Shares build crafting with BYTEPATH. 220 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202590/)
3. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Cyberpunk and Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
4. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — A frequent pick in BYTEPATH players' libraries, and another Action. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
5. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
6. [BIRDCAGE](https://imho.run/games/2158550/birdcage) — Also Cyberpunk and Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 176 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/)
7. [CrossCode](https://imho.run/games/368340/crosscode) — Shares skill tree customization with BYTEPATH. 9,855 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368340/)
8. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Also Cyberpunk, like BYTEPATH. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
9. [Glyphica: Typing Survival](https://imho.run/games/2400160/glyphica-typing-survival) — Also Typing and Arena Shooter, like BYTEPATH. 1,080 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400160/)
10. [Cyberhunt](https://imho.run/games/636150/cyberhunt) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 655 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/636150/)
11. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
12. [Nova Drift](https://imho.run/games/858210/nova-drift) — Also Arena Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 9,004 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858210/)
13. [Swarmlake](https://imho.run/games/793350/swarmlake) — Also Arena Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 928 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/793350/)
14. [Utopia Must Fall](https://imho.run/games/2849680/utopia-must-fall) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 862 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2849680/)
15. [Drifting Lands](https://imho.run/games/322750/drifting-lands) — A frequent pick in BYTEPATH players' libraries, and another RPG. 112 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322750/)
16. [Last Epoch](https://imho.run/games/899770/last-epoch) — Shares skill tree customization with BYTEPATH. 59,355 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/)
17. [NeonXSZ](https://imho.run/games/296010/neonxsz) — Also Arena Shooter and Cyberpunk, like BYTEPATH. 83 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296010/)
18. [Psycho Starship Rampage](https://imho.run/games/386560/psycho-starship-rampage) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 88 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/386560/)
19. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Cyberpunk and Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
20. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
21. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Arena Shooter and Cyberpunk, like BYTEPATH. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
22. [LUNARK](https://imho.run/games/1050370/lunark) — Also Cyberpunk, like BYTEPATH. 134 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1050370/)
23. [WOLFLAME](https://imho.run/games/448160/wolflame) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like BYTEPATH. 66 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/448160/)
24. [Void Invaders](https://imho.run/games/391170/void-invaders) — Shares procedural enemy patterns with BYTEPATH. 148 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/391170/)

## 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=760330&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=760330&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=760330&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=760330
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/760330
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About BYTEPATH

BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 760330
- **Developer:** a327ex
- **Publisher:** a327ex
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Feb 23, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/760330/bytepath)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=760330&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/760330/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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