Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Beat Hazard (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Beat Hazard on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Beat Hazard on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Distant Space, which both science fiction, relaxing and difficult.
- Beat Hazard is tagged Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Music, 2D, Space by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Beat Hazard
The five things Steam players tag Beat Hazard with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Rhythm
- Music-Based Procedural Generation
- Twin Stick Shooter
- Bullet Hell
- Shoot 'Em Up
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 7,449) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Distant Space
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Shoot 'Em Up, Indie and Arcade.
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Distant Space at a glance Released 2016 Studio PixelMouse Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,458 Price $0.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 3,458)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Arcade, Space, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $0.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Shoot 'Em UpIndieArcadeSpaceCasual2DShooterBullet Hell
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Super Hexagon
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Arcade and Rhythm; released around the same time (2012).
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon at a glance Released 2012 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 97% positive of 25,111 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 25,111)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Rhythm
Why players like it: Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Fast-Paced, Arcade — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:IndieArcadeRhythmMusic2DColorfulCasualReplay Value
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A Dance of Fire and Ice
Why it matched: both atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rhythm, Music and Indie.
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
A Dance of Fire and Ice at a glance Released 2019 Studio 7th Beat Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 83,377 Price $4.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 83,377)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Rhythm
Why players like it: Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Level Editor, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $4.79 — $5.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:RhythmMusicIndie2DArcadeColorfulCasual
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AudioSurf
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Music, Rhythm and Indie; released around the same time (2008).
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
AudioSurf at a glance Released 2008 Studio Dylan Fitterer Player sentiment 96% positive of 11,100 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (96% of 11,100)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation
Why players like it: Music, Rhythm, Indie, Casual, Music-Based Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:MusicRhythmIndieCasualMusic-Based Procedural GenerationArcadeColorfulLocal Co-Op
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Ikaruga
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Ikaruga at a glance Released 2001 Studio Treasure Player sentiment 95% positive of 2,364 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (95% of 2,364)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Classic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellArcadeShooterIndieLocal Co-Op2DSpace
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Music, 2D and Rhythm; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (93% of 637,714)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Rhythm
Why players like it: Difficult, Music, Level Editor, Great Soundtrack, Precision Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Music2DRhythmColorfulIndieArcadeCasual
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Brotato
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Bullet Hell, Local Co-Op and Replay Value.
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato at a glance Released 2023 Studio Blobfish Player sentiment 96% positive of 118,244 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 118,244)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Bullet Hell
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Bullet HellLocal Co-OpReplay ValueArcadeCasual2D
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Defy Gravity Extended
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Space and 2D.
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Defy Gravity Extended at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paul Fisch Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,531 Price $0.55 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,531)
Matches Beat Hazard on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $0.55 — $9.44 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:IndieSpace2DCasualArcadeShooter
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Zuma
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Casual.
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Zuma at a glance Released 2003 Studio Oberon Media Player sentiment 96% positive of 6,806 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 6,806)
Matches Beat Hazard on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Match 3, Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Beat Hazard:Arcade2DCasualColorfulReplay ValueIndieShooter
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Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell and Local Co-Op.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rogue Snail Player sentiment 93% positive of 6,756 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (93% of 6,756)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell
Why players like it: Looter Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Twin Stick ShooterBullet HellLocal Co-OpShooter2DColorfulSpace
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Muse Dash
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Music, Rhythm and Casual.
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Muse Dash at a glance Released 2019 Studio peropero Player sentiment 91% positive of 122,129 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (91% of 122,129)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Rhythm
Why players like it: Music, Rhythm, Anime, Cute, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:MusicRhythmCasual2DColorfulIndieArcade
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Juicy Realm
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Casual and Local Co-Op.
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Juicy Realm at a glance Released 2018 Studio SpaceCan Player sentiment 88% positive of 3,676 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (88% of 3,676)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Why players like it: Action, Indie, Adventure, Action Roguelike, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:IndieCasualLocal Co-OpTwin Stick ShooterShoot 'Em UpShooterColorful
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Beat Saber
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Rhythm, Music and Indie.
Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
Beat Saber at a glance Released 2018 Studio Beat Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 76,245 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 76,245)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation
Why players like it: VR, Rhythm, Music, Moddable, Fast-Paced — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Beat Hazard:RhythmMusicIndieCasualMusic-Based Procedural Generation
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Indie, 2D and Replay Value; released around the same time (2013).
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 80,337)
Matches Beat Hazard on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Indie2DReplay ValueCasual
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SpaceChem
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Indie, 2D and Space; released around the same time (2011).
Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!
SpaceChem at a glance Released 2011 Studio Zachtronics Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,085 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 5,085)
Matches Beat Hazard on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Puzzle, Difficult, Programming, Indie, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Indie2DSpaceCasual
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Bullet Hell, 2D and Indie.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors at a glance Released 2022 Studio poncle Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 265,103)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Bullet Hell
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $3.74 — $6.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Bullet Hell2DIndieCasualArcadeLocal Co-Op
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One Finger Death Punch
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Indie, 2D and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch at a glance Released 2014 Studio Silver Dollar Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 16,338 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (98% of 16,338)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Rhythm
Why players like it: Action, 2D Fighter, Fast-Paced, Indie, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Indie2DCasualArcadeRhythm
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Just Shapes & Beats
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rhythm, Music and Bullet Hell.
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats at a glance Released 2018 Studio Berzerk Studio Player sentiment 98% positive of 26,015 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (98% of 26,015)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Rhythm, Bullet Hell
Why players like it: Rhythm, Great Soundtrack, Music, Bullet Hell, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:RhythmMusicBullet Hell2DIndieLocal Co-OpColorful
- 19
Furi
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up and Replay Value.
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.
Furi at a glance Released 2016 Studio The Game Bakers Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,026 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,026)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Why players like it: Bullet Hell, Hack and Slash, Difficult, Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpReplay ValueIndie
- 20
Risk of Rain Returns
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including 2D, Local Co-Op and Arcade.
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Risk of Rain Returns at a glance Released 2023 Studio Hopoo Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 28,691 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 28,691)
Matches Beat Hazard on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, 2D, PvE — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $7.49 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:2DLocal Co-OpArcadeSpace
- 21
SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Shooter, 2D and Casual.
Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.
SAS: Zombie Assault 4 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Ninja Kiwi Player sentiment 86% positive of 9,668 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 9,668)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 1 of 5 — Twin Stick Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Top-Down Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:Shooter2DCasualTwin Stick Shooter
- 22
Polarity
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Indie, Local Co-Op and Space.
Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.
Polarity at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bluebutton Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 4,668 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (79% of 4,668)
Matches Beat Hazard on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Puzzle, First-Person, Indie, Local Co-Op, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $12.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:IndieLocal Co-OpSpaceShooter
- 23
RADical ROACH Remastered
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Casual and Shoot 'Em Up; released around the same time (2014).
RADical ROACH is a fast paced shoot em’ up, set minutes after nuclear hell falls from the sky engulfing all but a few tough little bugs.
RADical ROACH Remastered at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dried Lemons Player sentiment 56% positive of 1,128 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: (56% of 1,128)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Casual, Adventure, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beat Hazard:IndieCasualShoot 'Em UpBullet HellShooter
- 24
Nuclear Throne
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Bullet Hell and Shooter; released around the same time (2014).
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne at a glance Released 2014 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 96% positive of 19,779 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 19,779)
Matches Beat Hazard on: 2 of 5 — Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beat Hazard: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Beat Hazard:IndieBullet HellShooterLocal Co-Op2DTwin Stick Shooter
Common questions
What game is most like Beat Hazard?
Distant Space, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction, relaxing and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Beat Hazard" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Beat Hazard. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.