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2019PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified74 % positive19.50 €

A fast-paced side-scrolling roguelike shooter where you fight up a procedurally generated tower in an alternate 1988. Neon retro visuals, a synthwave soundtrack and new weapons and challenges every run keep it intense and replayable.

Runs that play out differently every time
Shooting and gunplay
Sci-fi setting
Challenging difficulty

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The closest matches for Black Future '88 are Deadlink, Galak-Z: The Dimensional and Steredenn. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Black Future '88 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Deadlink

93 %Match

2023PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable90 % positive−40 % ~~24.50 €~~ 14.70 €

Brings what grabs you about Black Future '88: runs that differ every time, good gunplay and a sci-fi setting.

A fast cyberpunk first-person shooter with roguelite structure where you pilot a remote combat shell through corporate strongholds. Fluid movement, destructible environments and upgrades between runs drive the pace and replayability.

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Galak-Z: The Dimensional

Runs that play out differently every time

A punchy 2D space shooter with physics-driven flight, roguelike structure and a look inspired by 80s mecha anime. Intense dogfights demand quick reflexes and smart resource management.

Steredenn

Runs that play out differently every time

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

ScourgeBringer

Challenging difficulty

A blisteringly fast roguelite action platformer where Kyhra chains sword combos, dashes and gunfire through procedurally built machine ruins. Fluid movement and demanding combat are the heart of the game.

Neon Chrome

Runs that play out differently every time

A frantic top-down cyberpunk shooter where you fight through randomly generated floors of a giant mega-structure. Each death lets you upgrade stats and cybernetic implants, and you can try different roles like the Hacker or Cyber Psycho.

Huntdown: Overtime

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced pixel-art roguelite prequel where bounty hunter John Sawyer shoots his way through crime-ridden streets, growing into an ever more cybernetic fighter with each death and upgrade.

Starship Rubicon

Runs that play out differently every time

A challenging roguelite space shooter with an unusual control scheme and pixel art blended with NASA photographs. Its story raises the uneasy question of who the real monster is.

Orbital Bullet

Runs that play out differently every time

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.

Sektori

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast, neon-drenched twin-stick shooter where you pick upgrades between runs, craft powerful builds and fight through swarms of enemies and big bosses.

Downwell

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.

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