Games Like Bastion

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.6%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Isometric 10%, Story Rich 6.5%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It refines Supergiant's fast isometric action and reactive storytelling into a roguelite whose characters constantly respond to your progress.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 58%, Isometric 10%, Action RPG 6.8%, Story Rich 5.9%, RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Supergiant's follow-up preserves Bastion's striking art, superb soundtrack, intimate narration, and tactical real-time isometric combat.

Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 59.8%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Indie 6.4%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Another Supergiant game with beautiful music, evocative writing, and a character-driven journey, though its central combat is a fantasy sports ritual.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, RPG 10.7%, Action 9.2%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its hand-drawn fantasy world, fluid hack-and-slash combat, upgrade progression, and earnest story make it a strong single-player action-RPG alternative.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Isometric 20.6%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art action RPG combines dungeon fighting, family-focused storytelling, and a prominent storybook narrator in a ruined fantasy world.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 52.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 5%, Indie 4.9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It trades narration for environmental storytelling, but its evocative ruined world, punchy combat, and outstanding soundtrack strongly echo Bastion's mood.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Isometric 25.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 11.1%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its tightly tuned top-down combat, melancholy fantasy setting, exploration, and concise adventure structure capture much of Bastion's focused appeal.

Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.

Why similar: Adventure 30.6%, Dynamic Narration 17.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This colorful action adventure pairs accessible swordplay with a witty narrator and branching story routes that encourage repeat runs.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Isometric 41.8%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 14.6%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming but challenging isometric adventure built around combat, secrets, upgrades, and uncovering the meaning of a mysterious fallen world.

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Isometric 19.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 10.3%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more of Supergiant's responsive isometric combat, stellar audiovisual style, and richly reactive character writing in a new mythic quest.

Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Dynamic Narration 19.9% ★, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action 8.5%, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: From the creators of Stories, it blends fast action, a narrator-led mystery, and time-loop investigation across an endangered fantasy kingdom.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46%, Action RPG 21.9%, RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 7%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A substantial top-down action RPG with precise combat, rewarding exploration, smart puzzles, and a warmly written sci-fi story.

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.9%, Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 16%, Isometric 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original provides a more compact version of the same satisfying action-RPG loot loop, dungeons, and accessible character progression.

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 16.8%, Isometric 7.4%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a highly replayable isometric loot RPG with approachable hack-and-slash combat, class builds, and colorful fantasy regions.

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.6%, Isometric 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Action 11.3%, Action RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast, loot-driven isometric action game with satisfying combat abilities, fantasy-apocalypse spectacle, and a campaign structure rather than endless runs.

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.1%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 12.4%, Indie 10.7%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its playful top-down action and constantly changing character forms make progression and combat experimentation feel fresh throughout its adventure.

The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 56.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, RPG 10.3%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic action RPG delivers brisk combat, boss fights, character growth, and a focused fantasy campaign from an isometric perspective.

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless isometric action adventure centered on exploring and physically restoring a broken world, with satisfying combat and environmental transformation.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Action RPG 21.9%, Story Rich 17.9%, RPG 15.7%, Action 9.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Bastion's colorful post-disaster setting, polished presentation, strong soundtrack, and story-led action-adventure pacing, despite its more pixel-art style.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, Action 17.5%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This polished top-down action RPG combines sharp parries, exploration, upgrades, and a poignant story in a collapsing sci-fi world.

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 71.5%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Fantasy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a compact, musically exceptional fantasy adventure whose mysterious world and stylized presentation appeal to Bastion players seeking mood over combat depth.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 14.6%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: It alternates accessible dungeon-crawling action with town progression, giving Bastion-like combat a lighter, loot-and-upgrades-driven loop.

Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.9%, Action RPG 21.7%, Isometric 19.1%, RPG 12.1%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A responsive hack-and-slash RPG with strong movement options, customizable builds, and a dark fantasy campaign that avoids overly passive combat.

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Action RPG 50.2%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Isometric 18.1%, RPG 6.3%, Action 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: For players wanting a deeper, darker extension of Bastion's action-RPG side, it offers extensive builds, loot, and a shattered post-apocalyptic world.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.6%, Action 19.1%, Indie 11.1%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its rapid top-down spell combat and build experimentation suit players who most enjoyed Bastion's responsive combat and upgrade choices.

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.6%, Isometric 18.7%, Story Rich 6.6%, Action 6.6%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn action-puzzle adventure uses music, surreal environments, and emotional storytelling to create a similarly distinctive indie atmosphere.

Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Action 28.4%, Fantasy 14.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Action RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its chaotic elemental spell-combination system provides an energetic fantasy-action alternative, especially for players open to cooperative play.

Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Isometric 25.6%, Action RPG 13.1%, RPG 12.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This streamlined dungeon-crawler offers satisfying click-and-slash action and flexible card-based builds within a distinctive paper-crafted presentation.

For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Isometric 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its mythological isometric questing, class combinations, and monster-clearing combat make it a classic choice for the more traditional RPG side of Bastion.

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55%, Story Rich 13.2%, RPG 9.2%, Action RPG 6.5%, Fantasy 4.3%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.6%, Isometric 18.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated Norse action adventure focused on solitary exploration, weighty combat, giant bosses, and a memorable musical atmosphere.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 73.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Adventure 3.2%, Fantasy 2.9%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 57%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action 9.2%, Music 4.9%, Adventure 4%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Action 32.6%, Indie 31.8%, Singleplayer 14.2%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D 4.8%

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.2%, Story Rich 18.1%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Post-apocalyptic 7%, Action RPG 4.8%, Indie 4.8%

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 63.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, RPG 7.5%, Music 5.8%, Action 3.6%

Three heroes make their way through a fairytale world of forgotten ruins, scheming goblins and impossible contraptions. Play alone and switch between wizard, knight and thief at will, or bring up to two friends, in online or local co-op.

Why similar: Action 27.6%, Fantasy 18.7%, Adventure 15.1%, Singleplayer 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.7%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 75.1%, Indie 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Adventure 3.4%, Beautiful 2.5% ★

Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Isometric 15.5%, Hack and Slash 12%, RPG 8.8%, Action 6.6%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 71.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 3.5%

Bound together by the magical artifact Trine, a wizard, a knight and a thief journey through a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and battle the undead! Play solo or in 1–3 player online or local co-op.

Why similar: Fantasy 32.9%, Singleplayer 24.8%, Atmospheric 23.5%, Colorful 18.7%

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Indie 6.5%, RPG 3.4%, Adventure 2.3%

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Indie 6.8%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 78.5%, Indie 5.5%, RPG 4.8%, Music 4.1%, Action 3%

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 59.2%, RPG 17.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Fantasy 5.2%, Adventure 3.2%

Welcome to an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, glory is valued above gold and freedom is hard earned. In the age of Great Drotus Empire, a lone mercenary accepts a contract to liberate 13 nations of The Empire in order to regain his lost "Glory".

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, RPG 13.8%, Action 10%, Action RPG 7.6%

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Indie 19.4%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 15%, Music 9.2%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 51.4%, Action 15.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Singleplayer 8.6%

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Story Rich 23.6%, Action 15.4%, RPG 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 71.6%, Action 10.3%, Indie 9.9%, RPG 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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Why similar: Great Soundtrack 61.5%, Indie 16.5%, Action 9.2%, RPG 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Why similar: Indie 51.3%, Singleplayer 26.8%, Adventure 17.7%, 2D 4.3%

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29%, Action 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Indie 14%, Adventure 8%

Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

Why similar: Indie 31%, RPG 25.8%, Action 20.9%, Singleplayer 9.6%, Fantasy 5.7%

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.

Why similar: Action 40%, Indie 24.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Beautiful 6.5% ★, Fantasy 6.2%

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 82.7%, Indie 7.8%, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Adventure 0.8%

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.4%, Isometric 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Indie 4.8%

Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.5%, Hack and Slash 30.2%, Action 7.1%, Indie 6%, Fantasy 4.9%