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Games like Super Mutant Alien Assault

2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified91 % positive9.99 €

You blast through rapid single-screen arcade levels where each stage shuffles its layout, enemies and vending machines, and lingering too long mutates the aliens into nastier forms. Dodging, platforming and unlocking new gear make it a tense, addictive run, best shared with a friend.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Super Mutant Alien Assault are 20XX, Risk of Rain and The Bug Butcher. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Super Mutant Alien Assault special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Risk of Rain

Gameplay comes before story

A 2D pixel-art roguelike platformer where you grow stronger on an alien planet by stacking random items while the difficulty keeps climbing over time. Playable solo or with up to three friends, each run feels different thanks to chaotic item combinations.

The Bug Butcher

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.

Nuclear Throne

Challenging difficulty

A blisteringly fast top-down roguelike shooter where you blast through an irradiated wasteland with random weapons and mutations on your way to the throne. Runs are short, frantic and unforgiving, yet endlessly replayable.

Blazing Chrome

Challenging difficulty

A punishing 16-bit style run-and-gun in the spirit of Contra, where you blast through a robot apocalypse as a human soldier or a rebel robot. Fast reflexes, boss pattern learning and optional co-op define the experience.

Steredenn

Challenging difficulty

A frantic pixel-art space shmup blending roguelike elements: randomized stages, a large weapon arsenal and punishing boss fights make every run feel different.

Orbital Bullet

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced roguelite shooter where you run and gun around small circular planets in full 360 degrees. Weapons and upgrades you find let you build a stronger character with each run.

Huntdown

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A punchy 2D run-and-gun shooter with pixel art, a neon dystopian city and 80s action-movie flair. As a bounty hunter you take down gangs solo or in co-op, using cover, a wide range of guns and hard-hitting boss fights.

Beat Hazard

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade twin-stick shooter where your own music library drives the enemy waves and your ship's firepower. Every song creates a unique, chaotic and flashy experience.

30XX

Challenging difficulty

You jump, shoot and slash through procedurally shifting levels in a roguelike platformer inspired by Mega Man X. Swapping between powers and facing towering Guardians keeps every run fresh, and a friend can join you for the trip.

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