What games are most similar to The X-Type?

The most similar games to The X-Type include The Rush, Escape 2 Space, Final Formation, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is The X-Type?

The X-Type is a Action, Early Access game with popular tags including Early Access, Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up.

Best early access games like The X-Type?

If you're looking for more early access games like The X-Type, try The Rush, Escape 2 Space, Final Formation. These share the Early Access tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like The X-Type?

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 X-Type. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like The X-Type but more side scroller?

To find games emphasizing side scroller, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Side Scroller alongside Early Access. You can also explore the side scroller tag page directly.

Games Like The X-Type

Top Similar Games to The X-Type

The Rush (2024) — Shared: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features controller and linear. Tags: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Escape 2 Space0 — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features exploration and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Final Formation0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shooter, 2D Platformer
Chromacell (2024) — Shared: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features controller and linear. Tags: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Cosmic Destroyer (2025) — Shared: Early Access, Side Scroller, Bullet Hell. Also features pve and controller. Tags: Early Access, Side Scroller, Bullet Hell
Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth (2017) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D. Also features retro and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D
VERZEUS (2024) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features casual and retro. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
STURMWIND EX (2019) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features indie and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
Full Moon Rush (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and difficult. Tags: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Gates of Zendocon (2022) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features retro and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
ZPF0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell
Escape Space (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade. Also features space and singleplayer. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade
The Battle of Aurinoxia (2026) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features top-down and controller. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
Space Dragons (2025) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features pixel graphics and aliens. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
AlphaBlue0 — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features adventure and retro. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Herodes (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Syder Reloaded (2025) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
RYZY NYIL (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
R-Type Final 2 (2021) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features space and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
Astro Attack (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Bullet Hell. Also features score attack and controller. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Bullet Hell
SATAZIUS (2011) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Side Scroller. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Side Scroller
Bad Chicken (2022) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features funny and controller. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
SOL DIVIDE -SWORD OF DARKNESS- (2020) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and dark fantasy. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Enemy Mind (2014) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter. Also features space and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter
Star Hunter DX (2021) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features sci-fi and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind] (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and retro. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Side Scroller
ARMED SEVEN (2015) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller
tz mini stg collection (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and free to play. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Akai Katana Shin (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features dark fantasy and drama. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Starry Moon Island 2 (2021) — Shared: Action, Shooter, 2D Platformer. Also features third-person shooter and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Shooter, 2D Platformer
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features platformer and 1980s. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift0 — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Suicide Runners (2024) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features retro and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Celestia0 — Shared: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features indie and female protagonist. Tags: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Vector Seven0 — Shared: Action, Arcade, Side Scroller. Also features 1980s and combat. Tags: Action, Arcade, Side Scroller
Syder Arcade (2013) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features indie and sci-fi. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Space Ship Infinity (2021) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features singleplayer and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Thunder Tiger0 — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features controller and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
Astro Sentai Jarbonder (2020) — Shared: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and space. Tags: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood0 — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up
One Way Road: Firehunt (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features adventure and 3d. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Space Warpster0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Side Scroller. Also features retro and pixel graphics. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Side Scroller
Z-Warp (2022) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features pixel graphics and retro. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Royal Odyssey0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade. Also features top-down shooter and top-down. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade
Absolute Blue (2018) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter. Also features controller and old school. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter
Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition (2024) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Arcade. Also features pixel graphics and 1980s. Tags: Action, Shooter, Arcade
Blitloop0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Side Scroller. Also features retro and 1980s. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Side Scroller
BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and top-down. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
JUNK: The Legend of Junichi Kato (2021) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Action, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and indie. Tags: 2D Platformer, Action, Side Scroller
Black Paradox Reloaded0 — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features roguelite and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell
One Way Road0 — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Bullet Hell. Also features 3d and 2.5d. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Bullet Hell
Jet Gunner: Refueled (2025) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
REMOTE LIFE (2019) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action. Also features indie and space. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action
Nevultra (2023) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features pixel graphics and score attack. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
MOONMAN: THE GAME (2025) — Shared: 2D, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and adventure. Tags: 2D, Action, 2D Platformer
Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon? (2020) — Shared: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer. Also features free to play and casual. Tags: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer
Into The Void (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell
Deathsmiles I・II (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features cute and anime. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Space Mash (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features bullet time and controller. Tags: Side Scroller, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up