Games Like Bad Bots

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Indie 50.1%, Action 49.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania where you pilot a mech suit, offering the same blend of exploration and robot-based combat found in Bad Bots.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Indie 51.1%, Action 48.9%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive metroidvania experience that captures the pixel-art aesthetic and exploration-heavy gameplay loop of the seed game.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Action 57.5%, Indie 42.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D action-platformer where you play as a war hero robot, perfectly mirroring the sci-fi combat and platforming of Bad Bots.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Action 55.5%, Indie 44.5%

Why You'll Like It: This intense action-platformer features a cybernetic protagonist and challenging, fast-paced combat that feels like a spiritual successor to classic robot-themed shooters.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Action 57.8%, Indie 42.2%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based metroidvania that emphasizes fast-paced action and platforming, matching the mechanical intensity of Bad Bots.

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite action-platformer that delivers the same high-speed shooting and jumping mechanics found in classic robot-themed action games.

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and survival in a hostile sci-fi environment.

You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.

Why similar: Action 64.2%, Indie 35.8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game featuring a robotic protagonist and heavy emphasis on combat, making it a very close thematic match.

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: This reimagining of a classic title features vehicle-based combat and side-scrolling exploration that aligns well with the metroidvania elements of Bad Bots.

Join the Mechstermination Force and save the world from the gigantic MegaMechs!

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-focused action game where you fight giant robots, capturing the high-stakes combat feel of the seed game.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Action 63.6%, Indie 36.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer with a gritty sci-fi aesthetic that captures the same intense, arcade-style combat.

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Action 51.2%, Indie 48.8%

Why You'll Like It: A compact metroidvania that focuses on tight shooting and exploration on alien planets, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Action 65.1%, Indie 34.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action-platformer that focuses on shooting and platforming challenges similar to Bad Bots.

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Action 57.2%, Indie 42.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style arcade shooter that focuses on robot-themed combat and fast-paced action.

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Action 50.4%, Indie 49.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art metroidvania that emphasizes retro-style shooting and platforming challenges.

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, retro-styled action-platformer that captures the same arcade-like simplicity and intensity.

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Action 51.9%, Indie 48.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-platformer that focuses on precise shooting and movement, echoing the arcade feel of Bad Bots.

Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter.

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that blends metroidvania exploration with intense combat against alien threats.

Robot wants stuff! Go get it for him in this compilation of the metroidvania Robot Wants series, including an all-new Robot adventure!

Why similar: Action 55.3%, Indie 44.7%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of metroidvania games that focus on robot-themed progression and exploration, perfectly suiting fans of Bad Bots.

Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

Why similar: Action 89.3%, Indie 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer with metroidvania elements that rewards precise movement and combat.

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Action 65.6%, Indie 34.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that emphasizes exploration and combat within a retro-inspired world.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Indie 53.6%, Action 46.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie metroidvania that features a similar blend of platforming, shooting, and sci-fi storytelling.

In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!

Why similar: Indie 54.8%, Action 45.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty platformer that features a mechanical theme and fast-paced, reflex-heavy gameplay.

Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

Why similar: Action 57.1%, Indie 42.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling metroidvania that features exploration and combat in a sci-fi setting.

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that focuses on robot-themed combat and retro-inspired visuals.

In the action-adventure platformer, Akimbot, blast your way through armies of robots, pilot spaceships and forge your own path to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot mayhem and explosive action!

Why similar: Action 100%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Action 55.2%, Indie 44.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art metroidvania that focuses on survival and exploration in a post-apocalyptic environment.

Shoot in all directions to destroy legions of hostile robots. Upgrade your weapons to become the ultimate robot hunter. Challenge yourself with Hard and Arcade modes, both new to Robot Legions Reborn.

Why similar: Action 52.6%, Indie 47.4%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that focuses on robot-themed combat and fast-paced arcade action.

A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!

Why similar: Action 70.1%, Indie 29.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that blends platforming and shooting mechanics in a retro style.

Don't tick him off! After losing everything he loved, Kevin returns as a raging cyborg. Unleash chaos with devastatingly diverse combat suits in this explosive, high-speed action platformer!

Why similar: Action 100%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes retro graphics and challenging gameplay.

Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Indie 46.1%

Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.

Why similar: Action 58.4%, Indie 41.6%

Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue lite set in a futuristic world. Play as Tayar, an explorer in control of a nervy robot and clear rooms filled with monsters, powers and secrets to unveil. Die, try and repeat until you face your world’s final threat.

Why similar: Action 56.9%, Indie 43.1%

You're a robot. Shoot other robots with your data-destroying weapons and create a stack of dismantled enemies. Be the last heap standing and DO NOT RUN OUT OF MEMORY!

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Indie 46.1%

Botlike - loot and shoot your way through hordes of robots or die trying. Play as S.I.R. - a grumpy old warbot on his path to revenge. Use your ever-growing arsenal of weapons, upgrades and powerful items to defeat an evil and totalitarian robot league. Grab your top hat and let the rampage begin!

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

Why similar: Action 100%

The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!

Why similar: Action 100%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Action 50.8%, Indie 49.2%

The Year is 2082. You play the role of Bill, a grizzled, and extremely hairy robojockey. It's up to you to take the reigns of Bill's Mekk, with your friend Rusty, to get your revenge against TorxCorp, who's trying to steal your mining claim.

Why similar: Action 90.9%, Indie 9.1%

Rocket Bots is a fast-paced FPS where you destroy waves of hacked robots in simple compact arenas. Build custom ones via Steam Workshop and fight for divine glory.

Why similar: Action 50.2%, Indie 49.8%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Action 64.4%, Indie 35.6%

Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies.

Why similar: Action 52.9%, Indie 47.1%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.

Why similar: Action 100%

When the Empire begins its reign of destruction in a thirst for natural resources, it’s up to Max Brawley, a retired Gatling Gear pilot, to stop them.

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

You are the only soldier that can save the world: Collect all the artifacts, kill several cyborgs and save the world

Why similar: Action 55.8%, Indie 44.2%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Action 88%, Indie 12%

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

"The Superfluous" [soo-pur-floo-uh s] A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust.

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Indie 46.1%

Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives!

Why similar: Action 57.9%, Indie 42.1%

Your ship has crash-landed on a stray rogue planet, and you're out of fuel... It's up to you to delve beneath the frozen surface and find a way to get your ship back into space while fighting strange sea creatures and uncovering the mysteries of the world beneath the ice!

Why similar: Action 71.6%, Indie 28.4%

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

Why similar: Action 100%

Something has gone horribly wrong on fuel station Zeta. All of the robots have gone haywire. It is up to you, a lone maintenance bot, to help a friendly space traveler fuel up his ship and get home. Explore your way through a dangerous labyrinth of traps and hostile robots.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Action 55.4%, Indie 44.6%

Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%