What games are most similar to Shadows of Steel Moons?

The most similar games to Shadows of Steel Moons include Ballpoint Universe - Infinite, LASERPITIUM, Black Otaku - SOS HD, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Shadows of Steel Moons?

Shadows of Steel Moons is a Action, Indie game with popular tags including Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer, Dark, Sci-fi.

Best side scroller games like Shadows of Steel Moons?

If you're looking for more side scroller games like Shadows of Steel Moons, try Ballpoint Universe - Infinite, LASERPITIUM, Black Otaku - SOS HD. These share the Side Scroller tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Shadows of Steel Moons?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Shadows of Steel Moons. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Shadows of Steel Moons but more shoot 'em up?

To find games emphasizing shoot 'em up, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Shoot 'Em Up alongside Side Scroller. You can also explore the shoot 'em up tag page directly.

Games Like Shadows of Steel Moons

Top Similar Games to Shadows of Steel Moons

Ballpoint Universe - Infinite (2013) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Hand-drawn. Also features indie and shooter. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Hand-drawn
LASERPITIUM (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D. Also features arcade and local co-op. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D
Black Otaku - SOS HD (2022) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features shooter and anime. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Coal Road (2024) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and shooter. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
The 7th Sign Project (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features shooter and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Weapon of Choice DX (2015) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features retro and multiple endings. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Forest Fury (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features indie and shooter. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
Slayer Cat (2022) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features arcade and shooter. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Risky Woods (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features arcade and adventure. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action
CRISIS Command (2024) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Singleplayer. Also features shooter and colorful. Tags: Action, Platformer, Singleplayer
Guinea Pig Gunner0 — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features twin stick shooter and adventure. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Rise of the Penguins 2: Penguin's Dark Ascent (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and stylized. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Zagu Espionage (2021) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and casual. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Gearbits: Gear Angels (2024) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features shooter and anime. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Shooting Saucer (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features shooter and controller. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Iron Project: Reclaim0 — Shared: Action, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features arcade and shooter. Tags: Action, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up
Twinkle Hunter (2024) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features shooter and indie. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Kanamono (2021) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features indie and shooter. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
The Rift Rebels (2026) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Platformer. Also features arcade and combat. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Platformer
Rise of the Penguins GB (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features indie and free to play. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Jet Gunner: Refueled (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Hero and A Wicked Man0 — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features shooter and adventure. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action
The Last Shot: Arcades (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D. Also features casual and physics. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D
Full Moon Rush (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features bullet hell and pixel graphics. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
HUNTDOWN (2021) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and shooter. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore0 — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features shooter and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
Missing Banban (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action-adventure and cute. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Hurrican (2026) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Singleplayer. Also features futuristic and action-adventure. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Singleplayer
Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features arcade and shooter. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
One Pixel (2021) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features casual and arcade. Tags: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller
Ondine: Prototype (2025) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features shooter and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
R-Type Final 2 (2021) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features arcade and shooter. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Sisyphus Paradox (2026) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features roguelike and roguelite. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Alien Hominid HD (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features arcade and local co-op. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Blazing Chrome (2019) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features retro and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
FORBIDDEN FORMULA (2024) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features casual and indie. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Steve's HardCore WorldTour (2022) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features runner and comedy. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
Stellar Raid (2021) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D. Also features arcade and retro. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D
Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order0 — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features shooter and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Lacuna/Draft0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features fantasy and precision platformer. Tags: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller
Mushroom Empire0 — Shared: Hand-drawn, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features exploration and atmospheric. Tags: Hand-drawn, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Tastrion (2024) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D. Also features shooter and indie. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D
Drill Hero Legend0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features robots and adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller
Mission Ammunition (2017) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller
Hollow: Cook Off (2024) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features hack and slash and shooter. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Chaotic Loop (2022) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features top-down shooter and pve. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Sneezeman: Escape From Planet Sneeze (2021) — Shared: Singleplayer, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features funny and exploration. Tags: Singleplayer, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller
Shuttering (2026) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features exploration and cartoony. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
The X-Type (2026) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features early access and bullet hell. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Zahhak (2021) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features arcade and shooter. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
External-Dimension: Mainframe (2022) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features controller and minimalist. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, 2D Platformer
Cosmic Rays0 — Shared: Singleplayer, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features shooter and multiple endings. Tags: Singleplayer, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Chroma (2020) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features robots and futuristic. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Goodnight, Lily (2020) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features adventure and free to play. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Down With Hell: Crystal (2026) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Starry Moon Island (2021) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features casual and shooter. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Enyla X0 — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and futuristic. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Way in the stars (2020) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features shooter and adventure. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, 2D Platformer
JAGD LANZER (2019) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features wargame and shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Billie Eternal and the Jetcats in... Escape from the Black Hole!0 — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features skateboarding and shooter. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up