What games are most similar to GRADIUS ORIGINS?

The most similar games to GRADIUS ORIGINS include Contra: Operation Galuga, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, SHOCK TROOPERS, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is GRADIUS ORIGINS?

GRADIUS ORIGINS is a Action game with popular tags including Arcade, Action, Shooter, 2D, Pixel Graphics.

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Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features platformer and side scroller. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
DEVIL BLADE REBOOT (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action. Also features score attack and mechs. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action
SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, 2D. Also features top-down shooter and anime. Tags: Action, Arcade, 2D
SOL CRESTA (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, 2D. Also features adventure and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shooter, 2D
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SATAZIUS (2011) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and indie. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
WOLFLAME (2016) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features indie and bullet hell. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
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Ikaruga (2014) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features bullet hell and classic. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
Mushihimesama (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features bullet hell and great soundtrack. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
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DoDonPachi Resurrection (2016) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features bullet hell and anime. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features great soundtrack and side scroller. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
Deathsmiles (2016) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and anime. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Habroxia 2 (2021) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features side scroller and indie. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
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Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition (2024) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and aliens. Tags: Action, Shooter, Arcade
Asteroid Blasters (2021) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features old school and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
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Capcom Arcade Stadium (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Action, 1990's. Also features free to play and beat 'em up. Tags: Arcade, Action, 1990's
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Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION (2014) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and indie. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
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Raiden IV: OverKill (2015) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
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SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and indie. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Cosmic Wartoad (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro. Also features cartoon and aliens. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro
Habroxia (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features side scroller and twin stick shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, 2D, Action. Also features action roguelike and roguelike. Tags: Pixel Graphics, 2D, Action
Sky Force Anniversary (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and indie. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
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Castlevania Dominus Collection (2024) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Pixel Graphics. Also features metroidvania and action rpg. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Pixel Graphics
Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition (2015) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features cult classic and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (2018) — Shared: Action, Pixel Graphics, Retro. Also features platformer and metroidvania. Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Retro
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