Games like Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

88% positive from 1,138 reviewsReleased 201167% finish itSteam Deck Verified

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What it is

This is a third-person shooter where players destroy giant insects and aliens with a variety of weapons and upgradeable armor. The core loop involves intense arcade-style combat and collecting loot for replayability.

What players liked

It's a fun, if short, experiment reminiscent of Roland Emmerich films, praised for its core gameplay loop.

The catch

Only fifteen repetitive city missions and a small set of weak weapons.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,138 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

Binary Domain

86% positive from 8,198 reviews201226% finish itDeck Playable

This is a squad-based shooter with tactical combat and moral choices. Players fight intelligent robots in a futuristic Tokyo, adapting to procedural damage and modifying weapons.

What players likedPlayers praise its character banter and story, comparing it to Mass Effect, Blade Runner, and The Expendables.

Both are tagged Robots, Third-Person Shooter and Sci-fi.

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Gun Metal

81% positive from 1,124 reviews2014

Third-person shooter with a transforming mech. Players engage in ground and aerial combat with a large arsenal.

What players likedPlayers praise "Gun Metal" as a "Transformers"-like mech action game with a fresh and fun transformation mechanic.

The catchControls and camera are clunky and floaty, making even basic movement awkward.

Both are tagged Robots, Third-Person Shooter and Sci-fi.

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Vellum

90% positive from 1,426 reviews202519% finish itDeck Playable

Vellum is a co-op literary roguelike where players use colored ink-based spells to battle enemies and save books. It features dynamic adventures with synergistic spell combinations and unique Tome mechanics.

What players likedPlayers praise Vellum as a unique roguelike with deep build variety, fun co-op, and Borderlands-like action, often compared to Inkbound.

The catchRuns get repetitive fast because movesets, enemies and build variety are limited.

Both are tagged Third-Person Shooter, Online Co-Op and Action.

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Project Nimbus: Complete Edition

85% positive from 1,686 reviews20176% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a high-speed mech action game featuring 360-degree aerial combat with diverse weaponry. Players pilot customizable Battle Frames through a war-torn future, engaging in fast-paced battles against bosses and enemy pilots.

The catchThe controls and lock on system are clumsy, and enemies constantly break your lock.

Both are tagged Robots, Sci-fi and Action.

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The Deadly Tower of Monsters

89% positive from 1,415 reviews201623% finish itDeck Playable

This is a retro-style action-adventure game. Players battle monsters and ascend a tower with elaborate weaponry.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art direction and funny sci-fi references, offering a simple slasher with platforming.

The catchGreat B movie style wrapped around bland, repetitive combat and a clunky camera.

Both are tagged Robots, Sci-fi and Action.

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Primordia

97% positive from 2,398 reviews2012Deck Verified

A point-and-click adventure game with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving. It features a narrative about robot origins in a post-human world.

What players likedPlayers praise this classic-style point-and-click adventure for its engaging puzzles, sci-fi themes, and multiple narrative outcomes.

The catchPuzzles rely on pixel hunting and obtuse logic that push you toward a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Robots and Sci-fi.

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