Games like State of Anarchy

85% positive from 1,103 reviewsReleased 2016Steam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a fast-paced, top-down shooter with a run-and-gun core loop. It features hand-drawn graphics and a humorous, chaotic feel.

What players liked

Players praise it as a chaotic, old-school shooter reminiscent of classic flash games, with fun action and good music.

The catch

Every level repeats the same drive to a bank and boss fight, so it goes stale fast.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 1,103 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like State of Anarchy

OTXO

93% positive from 3,914 reviews20232% finish itDeck Verified

Violent top-down roguelite shooter with a focus mechanic for dodging bullets. Explore a mansion, find your love, and customize your loadout for replayability.

What players likedPlayers praise OTXO as a challenging, satisfying roguelike with amazing gunplay and aesthetics, often compared to Hotline Miami.

The catchRooms are so big that enemies shoot you from offscreen, and they soak up bullets.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Simulation.

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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 Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

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Chicken Invaders Universe

91% positive from 3,777 reviews20222% finish itDeck Playable

This is a space shooter arcade game where players fight waves of chickens. The core loop involves upgrading weapons and ships to defeat bosses across many star systems.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a nostalgic, graphically enhanced online version of classic Chicken Invaders with added shops.

The catchLives, rockets and fuel are locked behind grinding or paying, unlike the older games.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up 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 Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

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Insect Swarm

84% positive from 2,615 reviews202418% finish itDeck Verified

Top-down shooter with free exploration, resource gathering, and airframe/weapon upgrades. Fight swarms of insects with diverse weapons and a melee mech.

What players likedPlayers praise this arcade game as a fun time-killer, hoping for more content like new weapons or environments.

The catchFarming crystals to raise upgrade numbers becomes repetitive within a couple of hours.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up 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 Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Casual.

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