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2012USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified96 % positive9.75 €

A brutally fast top-down shooter where one hit kills and every floor is mastered through rapid trial, error and instant restarts. Its neon visuals, pulsing synthwave soundtrack and unsettling, surreal story about violence make it unforgettable.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Pixel art
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Hotline Miami

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hotline Miami special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ultrakill

88 %Match

2020PC, Steam Deck verified97 % positive21.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Hotline Miami: a strong soundtrack, pixel art and combat with precise timing.

Ultrakill is an extremely fast retro first-person shooter that blends style-ranking from character action games with brutal carnage. You heal by bathing in enemy blood and must fluidly chain weapons, movement and combos.

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Dusk

Dark, serious atmosphere

Dusk is a fast, 90s-style boomer shooter with eerie atmosphere and maze-like levels full of secrets. It focuses on fluid movement and punchy weapons against hordes of cultists and worse horrors.

OTXO

Challenging difficulty

A brutal top-down roguelite shooter where you slow time to blast and brawl through a mansion full of enemies. Fast runs, precise aiming and a stylish, dark look define it.

Deadbolt

Challenging difficulty

A brutally tough 2D stealth shooter where you play the Reaper hunting the undead. Every mistake can be fatal, so you must carefully plan your stealth, takedowns and shooting.

Devil Daggers

Challenging difficulty

A brutal retro-styled arena shooter where you survive as long as possible against escalating demon swarms in a pitch-black void. Every second counts, with tight movement and crucial audio cues deciding your spot on the global leaderboard.

Cultic

Shooting and gunplay

A fast, old-school boomer shooter in which you blast your way through a grim, twisted cult with shotguns and dynamite. Fast movement, gory violence and hidden secrets drive the experience.

Ubermosh: Santicide

Strong soundtrack

A fast top-down arcade shooter where you slash, shoot and deflect bullets through bloody, frantic levels. Short, punishing fights and a loud, over-the-top style make it a quick adrenaline rush.

Prodeus

Shooting and gunplay

Prodeus is a fast, brutal retro-style first-person shooter in the vein of Doom and Quake, blending chunky low-res visuals with modern lighting and effects. Gory weapons, high speed and dark sci-fi levels drive the experience.

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