# Games like Hyper Simon X

> The closest matches to Hyper Simon X: Super Hydorah, Syder Arcade, LUFTRAUSERS, ONE BTN BOSSES, and Bighead Runner. 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. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Also GameMaker and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
2. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Hyper Simon X. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
3. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
4. [ONE BTN BOSSES](https://imho.run/games/1910600/one-btn-bosses) — Also Music and Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 108 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1910600/)
5. [Bighead Runner](https://imho.run/games/863490/bighead-runner) — Also GameMaker and Music, like Hyper Simon X. 70 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/863490/)
6. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Music and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
7. [Polygoneer](https://imho.run/games/684680/polygoneer) — A frequent pick in Hyper Simon X players' libraries, and another Action. 183 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/684680/)
8. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)
9. [Super Hexagon](https://imho.run/games/221640/super-hexagon) — Also Music and Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 12,060 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221640/)
10. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
11. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Hyper Simon X. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
12. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
13. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Music and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
14. [Waveform](https://imho.run/games/204180/waveform) — A frequent pick in Hyper Simon X players' libraries, and another Strategy. 747 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204180/)
15. [Kusan: City of Wolves](https://imho.run/games/1714510/kusan-city-of-wolves) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 335 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714510/)
16. [APE OUT](https://imho.run/games/447150/ape-out) — Also Music and Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 2,448 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447150/)
17. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
18. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
19. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
20. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Hyper Simon X. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
21. [Super House of Dead Ninjas](https://imho.run/games/224820/super-house-of-dead-ninjas) — Also Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 1,058 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224820/)
22. [Stealth Bastard Deluxe](https://imho.run/games/209190/stealth-bastard-deluxe) — Also GameMaker and Fast-Paced, like Hyper Simon X. 391 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/209190/)
23. [Switch 'N' Shoot](https://imho.run/games/498470/switch-n-shoot) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Hyper Simon X. 86 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498470/)
24. [Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo](https://imho.run/games/345860/super-galaxy-squadron-ex-turbo) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Hyper Simon X. 269 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/)

## 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=878180&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=878180&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=878180&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=878180
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/878180
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hyper Simon X

Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 878180
- **Developer:** NukGames
- **Publisher:** NukGames
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 8, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/878180/hyper-simon-x)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=878180&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/878180/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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