What games are most similar to The Ballad of a True Thug?

The most similar games to The Ballad of a True Thug include Stress, Out!, Seeking Revenge, Space Bandit, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is The Ballad of a True Thug?

The Ballad of a True Thug is a Action, Indie game with popular tags including Top-Down Shooter, Action, Perma Death, Shooter, 2D.

Best top-down shooter games like The Ballad of a True Thug?

If you're looking for more top-down shooter games like The Ballad of a True Thug, try Stress, Out!, Seeking Revenge, Space Bandit. These share the Top-Down Shooter tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like The Ballad of a True Thug?

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 The Ballad of a True Thug. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like The Ballad of a True Thug but more action?

To find games emphasizing action, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Action alongside Top-Down Shooter. You can also explore the action tag page directly.

Games Like The Ballad of a True Thug

Top Similar Games to The Ballad of a True Thug

Stress, Out! (2023) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features casual and realistic. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Seeking Revenge (2020) — Shared: Shooter, Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death. Also features fmv and indie. Tags: Shooter, Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death
Space Bandit (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter. Also features twin stick shooter and roguelite. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter
Chicken Brother Guardian0 — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features survival and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Insomnia0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features quick-time events and indie. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Huygens Principle (2021) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features 1980s and cyberpunk. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
SPEARHEAD (2022) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Top-Down Shooter, Linear. Also features singleplayer and casual. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Top-Down Shooter, Linear
Magnetron Rebellion: Fully Loaded (2023) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features colorful and space. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter
図書館ではお静かに。0 — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Perma Death. Also features action roguelike and roguelite. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Perma Death
Operation : Escape (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features sci-fi and free to play. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
3 SECONDS REMAINING (2025) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features pve and combat. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter
The Tombs of Ultra 5 (2021) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Perma Death. Also features action roguelike and pve. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Perma Death
Santa's War on Christmas (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features indie and controller. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Mortalis Meltdown (2025) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death. Also features zombies and pve. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death
Killmaiden (2024) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter. Also features arena shooter and shoot 'em up. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter
Termina (2025) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, 2D, Perma Death. Also features zombies and arcade. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, 2D, Perma Death
FLOSS (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features arena shooter and minimalist. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
L30-P4RD (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features singleplayer. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Bullets tracks: Son of (2025) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features retro and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Containment Breach (2024) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and pve. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Action
Casenology0 — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Top-Down. Also features singleplayer and pve. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Top-Down
A Minor Pest Problem (2025) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features zombies and combat. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Pizza Death (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter. Also features twin stick shooter and action-adventure. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter
Wild Willy West (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and america. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Comet Clash (2024) — Shared: Action, Shooter, 2D. Also features arcade and shoot 'em up. Tags: Action, Shooter, 2D
ReCoil (2024) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features casual and singleplayer. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Pixel Graphics
Main Action (2023) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter
Bots Crusher Arena (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Top-Down. Also features robots and futuristic. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Top-Down
Tekla (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Top-Down, Shooter. Also features early access and action roguelike. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Top-Down, Shooter
Operation Thunder (2021) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features tactical and indie. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
JUST DEFENSE (2021) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features sci-fi and combat. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Confiscator0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and violent. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
TYPECAST (2023) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter. Also features typing and bullet hell. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter
TCSTRIKERS1 (2020) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features cute and indie. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Captain Diarrhea and The Shartening (2022) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features hero shooter and military. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
A Contusion (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter. Also features roguelite and difficult. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death, Shooter
Keeping Night (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features dark and combat. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Two Sides0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features 3d and stealth. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Paragone Bomb0 — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features adventure and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
POPTANK (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features funny and surreal. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter
魔棒少女みらくるくるん -Magical stick girl Miracle Kurun- (2024) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features indie and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Shuriken Trigger (2024) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features ninja and mechs. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Synthalaxy (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features casual and puzzle. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter
Pain 'n Dave: The Maze of Malice (2025) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Pixel Graphics
SWAT God (2026) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features minimalist and indie. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Bloodway Infinity (2020) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Pixel Graphics. Also features singleplayer and story rich. Tags: Action, Shooter, Pixel Graphics
BLOODSTAGE Possessed By A Tsundere Demon (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and zombies. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Sleep (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features pve and comedy. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter
Vacubot (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features bullet hell and futuristic. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Sefir: Mafia Story (2021) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and difficult. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Pixel Graphics
Pushkin vs Vampires0 — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features action-adventure and vampire. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Project CUBE (2024) — Shared: Action, Bullet Time, Linear. Also features puzzle and tutorial. Tags: Action, Bullet Time, Linear
a.sector (2025) — Shared: Action, Perma Death, Top-Down Shooter. Also features multiplayer and adventure. Tags: Action, Perma Death, Top-Down Shooter
Hope: a potato story (2025) — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death. Also features action roguelike and casual. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Perma Death
CS2D (2017) — Shared: 2D, Shooter, Action. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: 2D, Shooter, Action
Wisterix (2025) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Pixel Graphics, Top-Down. Also features indie and action roguelike. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Pixel Graphics, Top-Down
Wisp Catacombs0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features adventure and roguelike. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
AstroWars (2026) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features colorful and aliens. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Arcana Outcasts0 — Shared: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Top-Down. Also features action roguelike and roguelite. Tags: Action, Top-Down Shooter, Top-Down
School ! Love ☆ Reflex (2021) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter. Also features bullet hell and romance. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Shooter