Games like Alien Hominid Invasion

89% positive from 1,727 reviewsReleased 20232% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

Co-op run-and-gun shooter where players steal intel, mutate, and fight bosses. Features player-scaled difficulty and non-linear progression.

What players liked

Players praise its charming, modern look and mayhem, reminiscent of classic Flash games.

The catch

Constant onscreen clutter makes it hard to see your character or incoming bullets.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,727 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Alien Hominid Invasion

Lost Castle 2

78% positive from 12,512 reviews2026Deck Playable

2D beat'em up rogue-lite with diverse loot and combat. Explore varied levels, defeat bosses, and collect treasures for unique runs.

What players likedPlayers praise this roguelite beat 'em up as a fun, deep, and varied evolution of games like Castle Crashers and Binding of Isaac, especially in co-op.

The catchEndgame trivialized by stacked builds, little new content

Both are tagged Online Co-Op, Multiplayer and Singleplayer.

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Unrailed 2: Back on Track

88% positive from 1,930 reviews20268% finish itDeck Verified

Cooperative multiplayer track-building game. Players build tracks while a train moves, facing procedural challenges and unlocking upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise Unrailed 2 as a fun, chaotic co-op roguelike, expanding on the original with more content and replayability.

The catchCrashes, launch failures and lag spikes are common, and joining friends often fails.

Both are tagged Online Co-Op, Multiplayer and Casual.

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SNKRX

95% positive from 4,332 reviews20219% finish itDeck Playable

SNKRX is an arcade roguelite where you steer a snake of heroes that attack automatically. Combine heroes by class for bonuses and upgrade them to survive increasingly difficult arenas.

What players likedSNKRX is a dynamic, fast-paced, and addictive game with high replayability, praised for its satisfying synergies, item system, and lovely soundtrack.

The catchThe snake movement makes dodging near impossible, so runs end on luck rather than skill.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Action Roguelike and Casual.

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Army of Ruin

88% positive from 2,759 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is an auto-shooter where players use hero skills and weapon upgrades to defeat waves of enemies. It offers a fast-paced, simple, and fun experience.

What players likedPlayers praise "Army of Ruin" as a polished Vampire Survivors clone, often compared to Nordic Ashes, for its quality-of-life updates and smooth performance.

The catchUnlocks and upgrades cost so much gold that progress turns into a long grind.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Action Roguelike and Casual.

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Time Wasters

88% positive from 2,599 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced roguelike shooter where players use Time and Space Cubes to manipulate gameplay and upgrade ships and captains. The core loop involves defeating waves of enemies to collect resources and unlock permanent progression.

What players likedPlayers praise "Time Wasters" as a smooth, strategic, and addictive game, similar to "Slay The Spire" with its upgrade choices and outpost mechanics.

The catchThe art is generative AI, which was not disclosed when many people bought it.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Action Roguelike and Casual.

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Octogeddon

93% positive from 1,324 reviews201817% finish itDeck Verified

Octogeddon is a spin-em-up where players grow tentacles and attach animal weapons to destroy cities. It features deep customization and varied enemy tactics for satisfying, stress-relieving gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive progression and fun weapon combinations, reminiscent of the creators' previous work like Plant vs Zombies.

The catchBeating later worlds means grinding repeated runs to afford expensive upgrades.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Action Roguelike and Casual.

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