Games like Octogeddon

93% positive from 1,324 reviewsReleased 201817% finish itSteam Deck Verified$8.88

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

Beating later worlds means grinding repeated runs to afford expensive upgrades.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,324 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Octogeddon

Run Build Pew!

73% positive from 566 reviews2022Deck Verified

This is a top-down action roguelite shooter where players build and upgrade their ship piece-by-piece to fight enemies. It features fast-paced combat, randomized parts, and strategic encounters.

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

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10 Minutes Till Dawn

96% positive from 4,142 reviews2022

This is a free roguelite survival game where players create unique builds to fight endless monster hordes for 10 minutes. It offers quick, action-packed sessions with diverse character and upgrade choices.

The catchThe free version was disabled once the full game launched, so it no longer runs.

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

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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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Alien Hominid Invasion

89% positive from 1,727 reviews20232% finish itDeck Playable

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

What players likedPlayers praise its charming, modern look and mayhem, reminiscent of classic Flash games.

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

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

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