Games Like Nelo

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.1%, Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Bullet Time 11.4% ★, Sci-fi 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for high-speed third-person shooting, featuring a unique sliding mechanic and bullet-hell dodging that mirrors Nelo's core gameplay.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Character Action Game 22.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Spectacle fighter 18.2% ★, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Ninja 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers the ultimate spectacle-fighter experience with fast-paced, high-intensity swordplay and over-the-top action sequences.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.9%, Cyberpunk 23.6%, Ninja 13.3% ★, Hack and Slash 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk action game emphasizes lightning-fast movement and one-hit-kill combat, capturing the high-stakes intensity of Nelo.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.3% ★, Fast-Paced 23.4%, Spectacle fighter 20.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Robots 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast movement shooter that rewards aggressive playstyles and complex combat maneuvers, echoing the frantic energy of Nelo.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.9%, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game perfectly blends bullet-hell patterns with tight melee combat, demanding the same level of precision and reflex as Nelo.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Bullet Time 50.9% ★, Cyberpunk 32.1%, Action 10.4%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, single-player FPS that features a fully destructible environment and fluid movement mechanics like wall-running and sliding.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.4%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Ninja 15.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This stylish action game features instant-death combat and a focus on planning and executing high-speed, cinematic sequences.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Character Action Game 42.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.6% ★, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a premier character-action game, it provides the deep, stylish combat systems and fluid movement that fans of spectacle-fighters crave.

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Cyberpunk 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by arcade masters, this twin-stick shooter delivers intense bullet-hell action and a high-speed arcade feel.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Action 7.5%, Fast-Paced 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down cyberpunk shooter that focuses on fast-paced, reflex-driven combat and aggressive ability usage.

REAVER is an ultra-fast-paced FPS that endows you with the mobility and weapon mechanics to reave through arenas of killer machines with grace and efficiency. Push the boundaries of speed and style in this next-gen movement-shooter.

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.2% ★, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Cyberpunk 10.1%, Robots 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, movement-oriented arena shooter that emphasizes speed and aggressive combat in a stylized environment.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 53.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.5%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast platformer that blends shooting with parkour, demanding perfect execution and speed-running precision.

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.2%, Ninja 29.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi action game offers unparalleled movement speed and a blend of gunplay and melee combat that feels very similar to Nelo's hybrid approach.

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 48.2%, Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes the boundaries of the first-person shooter genre with its aggressive, movement-heavy combat loop and constant need for tactical positioning.

Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.

Why similar: Character Action Game 29.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 16.8% ★, Robots 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13%, Cyberpunk 10%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D hack-and-slash game that features fast, fluid combat and a variety of weapons to customize your playstyle.

Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.

Why similar: Bullet Time 21.9% ★, Cyberpunk 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Fast-Paced 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, top-down shooter that incorporates heavy bullet-hell elements and fast-paced, tactical combat.

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 53.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Action 12.1%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D action game features intense bullet-hell combat and a scaling difficulty system that keeps the pace incredibly high.

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 46.7%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Action 10.5%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, one-screen arena slasher set in a cyberpunk city that requires extreme focus and rapid reactions.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 37%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed top-down shooter that offers a mix of procedural generation and fast-paced, destructive combat.

Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Robots 19.4%, Action 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG blends fast-paced shooting with hack-and-slash elements, focusing on high-intensity combat encounters.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Bullet Time 34.6% ★, Fast-Paced 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Action 12.5%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An acrobatic shooter that allows for slow-motion gunplay and creative, fast-paced combat maneuvers.

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 50.5%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike platformer that incorporates bullet-hell mechanics and fast-paced, chaotic gunplay.

Teleport, shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.6%, Character Action Game 18.7% ★, Bullet Time 15.5% ★, Action 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game where teleportation is the core mechanic, allowing for quick, aggressive combat maneuvers.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.5%, Cyberpunk 14.7%, Robots 13.3%, Action 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, fast-paced shooter with deep weapon customization and a focus on movement-based combat.

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 45.1%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action 13.7%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 3.4%

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 48.2%, Top-Down Shooter 33%, Action 10.7%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning cyberpunk action-RPG that features intense twin-stick shooting and satisfying destruction mechanics.

NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Cyberpunk 24.3%, Robots 14%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter with RPG elements that features intense bullet-hell action and a dark, sci-fi aesthetic.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Robots 25.6%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, twin-stick bullet-hell shooter that demands constant movement and precise aiming under pressure.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 64.6%, Action 18.3%, Sci-fi 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that captures the feel of classic run-and-gun shooters with modern, fast-paced mechanics.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 55.5%, Action 15.1%, Indie 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, fast-paced bullet-hell game where you fall through levels, using your gun-boots to navigate and fight enemies.

A fast-paced PvP FPS built around skill-based movement and deep build crafting, with cinematic, high-intensity combat set in a brutal cyberpunk world inspired by 90s anime.

Why similar: Bullet Time 39.8% ★, Cyberpunk 39.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Action 10.6%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn action game features massive boss battles with bullet-hell elements and fluid, fast-paced movement.

Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Action 9.7%, Indie 3.7%

CYBERMATRIX is a fast paced game about movement. A place where the style of your moves really matters.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 40.7%, Robots 27.1%, Action 16.8%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Indie 1.4%

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 59.2%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Fast-Paced 37.1%, Robots 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 6.6%

Rebel Engine mixes the stylish combat of a Hack n' Slash with the speed and gunplay of a '90s FPS in a unique, fast-paced action game. Combine gunshots with melee attacks to create devastating combos! Lead the rebellion against the Concrete megacorporation and liberate all of robot-kind!

Why similar: Character Action Game 35.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.2% ★, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Robots 11.5%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

Embrace Onyx, the master of the Black Lotus, in intense first-person hack n' slash combat. Maneuver compact battlegrounds, unleash spatial manipulation, and showcase unmatched agility. How long can you survive the relentless waves? Brace for an adrenaline-pumping test of mettle!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32%, Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action 18.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Indie 4.6%

Punch Planet is a Competitive Sci-Fi 2D fighter with a rich and immersive universe, spanning exotic planets, advanced cities, and alien races.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 25.4%, Action 18.9%, Indie 14.2%, Sci-fi 13%

Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.1%, Cyberpunk 34.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Indie 6.1%, Action 3.8%

Drift at full speed across gaps, traps, and neon-drenched environments that react to a captivating soundtrack. Build and play community-made tracks, or dive straight into a spectacular campaign.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 50%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Action 15.3%, Indie 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

In the slow-motion bullet-hell of Blaston, you duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Most importantly... Never. Stay. Still.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.6%, Cyberpunk 24.9%, Bullet Time 23.8% ★, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action 4.7%

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.2%, Cyberpunk 28.3%, Robots 17.9%, Action 6.9%, Indie 4.8%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 55.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action 10.4%, Fast-Paced 9%, Indie 5.1%

"Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 61.2%, Action 24.5%, Indie 9.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 51.2%, Robots 25.3%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Indie 3.4%

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 55%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Action 16.3%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

Why similar: Ninja 37% ★, Cyberpunk 24%, Fast-Paced 9.7%, Action 7.7%, Hack and Slash 7.5%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 61.8%, Robots 16.4%, Action 11.3%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 2.5%

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.3%, Action 28.8%, Sci-fi 20.4%, Indie 12.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.5%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Action 15.7%, Indie 8%, Adventure 5.3%

HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.7%, Spectacle fighter 31.1% ★, Bullet Time 19.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action 4.5%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Robots 16.7%, Action 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Neon Shadow is a fast paced Cyber Punk FPS inspired by classic shooters.

Why similar: Action 100%

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 14.7%, Indie 11.8%

Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Fast-Paced 22.5%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Sci-fi 5.1%

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Time 52.4% ★, Action 13%, Cyberpunk 13%, Fast-Paced 9.6%, Indie 6.7%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.1%, Fast-Paced 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Bullet Hell 8%, Action 6.2%