Games Like Down We Go

Nonogueram is a fast-paced, procedural nonogram puzzle roguelike. Solve increasingly difficult puzzles, race the clock, experiment with a myriad of item combinations, and test your wits against bosses who manipulate and modify the very world itself.

Why similar: Time Management 30%, Perma Death 26.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Strategy 7.7%

500 STABS. 20 MINUTES TO ESCAPE. A horror roguelite about stabbing yourself in the hand 500 times to escape a deadly trap. Can you make it out with all your fingers? Or will you bleed out on the table?

Why similar: Time Management 27%, Perma Death 23.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11%, Psychological Horror 6%

Woo Woo is a puzzle-exploratory horror roguelike. Clean up the haunted house by midnight, exploring eerie rooms and their inhabitants, or your dad will eat you!

Why similar: Time Management 29.3%, Perma Death 25.5%, PvE 13.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Procedural Generation 7.2%

Unshelved is an up to 4-player co-op Work-Life Horror Sim where you manage a cursed library. By day, handle book requests and earn an honest living. But as night falls, you must return books to their shelves and survive the horrors that haunt the halls!

Why similar: Time Management 23.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Character Customization 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%, PvE 11.3%

A co-op or solo survival-horror scavenger game where you explore labyrinthine Backrooms levels, dodge stalking entities, haul scrap to hit corporate quotas, and invest your pay in upgrades to dive even deeper

Why similar: Perma Death 23.2%, Time Management 22.4%, Nonlinear 11.1%, PvE 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.7%

Spellslime is a fast-paced rougelite adventure with chill and relaxing vibes. Leap, blast and spellcast your way through the Slimelord's horde. Gain powerful synergistic upgrades, summon the elements to defend you, and explore a world full of colorful, exotic locations.

Why similar: Perma Death 30.8%, 2.5D 19.9%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 7.4%

You and up to 2 friends will upkeep the facility by doing tasks. Most tasks are easy like cleaning rubbish, but some tasks can be the death of you. Complete all 4 shifts in order to receive your paycheck.

Why similar: Time Management 27.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, PvE 13.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Horror 8.1%

You are Operator #15 at Pinefall Emergency Dispatch. Answer 911 calls, send the right units, and survive the shift. But the static is rising, your units aren't coming back, and some callers don't sound human. A roguelike horror dispatcher with CRT aesthetics.

Why similar: Time Management 20.9%, Perma Death 14.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%

A fast-paced 2.5D FPS roguelite with survivor-style difficulty scaling, procedurally generated levels, and deep build crafting through unique bullet types, items, and permanent skill upgrades.

Why similar: 2.5D 26.7%, Roguelite 22%, Roguelike 21.4%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, PvE 11.5%

RPG about a deadly game show in a futuristic dystopian society. Fight off never-ending attacks from merciless bounty hunters in the ruins of the city and survive the harsh conditions of the devastated wasteland.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 12.3%, Dystopian 11.5%

A blend of old school gameplay and new school controls. Experience a classically styled roguelike in a way you never have before!

Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Cyberpunk 16%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 9.7%

Rise like the hero when your teammates need it, survive monsters, search for treasure, smelt, forge and create in this game like no other. Will you become the richest and strongest dwarf? Can you manage to be the best by reaching an unmatched status of greatness among the dwarves?

Why similar: Time Management 21.9%, Perma Death 21%, Roguelite 12.7%, PvP 11.7%, PvE 10.8%

Venture into this dungeon extraction crawler adventure in the depths of a legendary Dungeon to steal treasures, gold and powerful artifacts! Just be careful with the monsters inside, rotating dungeons where the deeper you go the harder it is to escape! And don’t forget to... Mind the Dragon!

Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, 2.5D 15.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Procedural Generation 8.3%

GOONS! is a roguelike auto-battler where you travel through space, building an army of silly little aliens! Discover powerful, game-breaking synergies to take down your foes!

Why similar: Perma Death 34.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, PvE 13.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, PvP 8.5%

Open loot cases, pray for rare drops, and pay off a massive debt before a descending ceiling of spikes crushes you. A first-person gambling roguelike about luck, greed, and survival.

Why similar: Time Management 19.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Horror 8.9%

Online co-op mech sandbox for 1-4 players. Loot scrap from dwarf planets, snap it onto your mech piece by piece, and survive against waves of scavenger drones.

Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, PvP 18%, PvE 17.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Character Customization 14.5%

In this horror strategy roguelite inspired by Dispatch, become part of MAJESTIC; a clandestine force tasked with guarding humanity’s darkest truth. Disinform, spy, and endure as paranoia, catastrophe, and the unknown threaten everything you know.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.9%, Time Management 18.3%, Roguelite 15.8%, Horror 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

a survival horror game about finding your friend who disappears at night in a strange forest hiding a sinister secret.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.5%, Roguelite 15.2%, Character Customization 12.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.6%

Wildmagic Wizardry is a Spell Mixing strategy rogue-like. Combine elements rolled on magical dice into powerful spells to fight your way through different enemy encounters. Collect unique items along your journey that will enhance your abilities and ensure that no two runs are the same.

Why similar: Perma Death 39.4%, Roguelite 25.3%, Roguelike 18.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

SudoCrawler is a game that combines Sudoku with Roguelite! If you are a lover of logic puzzles and are addicted to the "meat pigeon" fun of building genres and challenging the limits, hurry up and give it a try.

Why similar: Time Management 34.4%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%

NO OTHER ALCHEMISTS HERE is a sandbox simulation merging roguelite about a world within a desktop computer. Combine elements, manage resources, and defend your digital paradise by using the power of alchemy.

Why similar: Time Management 32.9%, Perma Death 27.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Strategy 6.1%

A game for those who played hundreds of strategy/roguelikes and want something new and wild. Build your army, explore a harsh random world, fight varied battles, die, start over, experiment, break the game, become godly and destroy everything. Be proud.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.2%, Roguelite 15.8%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Character Customization 12.5%

Battle through procedurally generated dungeons filled with hordes of monstrous foes. Arm yourself with an arsenal of ever-evolving weapons and recruit legendary Heroes. Each dungeon grows more treacherous as you push deeper into the unknown.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Character Customization 13.1%, Roguelike 12.6%, PvE 12.6%

Cyber City Escape is a 3D topdown roguelite shooter set in a cyberpunk world. The game features procedurally generated maps, fog of war fueled exploration, multiple weapon types, multiple enemy types, environmental hazards and traps, equipment kiosks to buy gear, permanent progression and more.

Why similar: Perma Death 27.3%, Roguelite 16.8%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Character Customization 12.6%, Roguelike 12%

In DUNGEON OF THE FORGOTTEN KING you will fight against dangerous enemies to obtain Gold, which you can offer to the Magic Altars to become more powerful, hoping to find the way out of the dungeon.

Why similar: Perma Death 30.8%, Roguelite 18.3%, PvE 14.5%, Roguelike 12.9%, 2.5D 11.6%

In Final Generation, a 2.5D sci-fi horror action roguelike, embark on an ever-changing journey that will reveal the fate of the past and the horrors of the future to those strong enough to survive.

Why similar: 2.5D 24.4%, Roguelike 18.5%, Dystopian 14.9%, Horror 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11.6%

Brutal 2.5D action roguelike where one-hit-kill mechanics are combined with procedural level generation in a techno-folk setting. One hit — one death.

Why similar: Perma Death 23%, Cyberpunk 15.9%, Roguelike 15.1%, 2.5D 15.1%, Roguelite 12.1%

Lead your group of warriors in a unique country (procedurally generated), where looting cities and facing guards is just the beginning. With each victory, increase your power, preparing to face the king and take control of the area. Are you ready to go for the victory?

Why similar: Perma Death 26.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Character Customization 13.2%, PvE 13.2%, Roguelike 12.7%

Do you have what it takes to survive the Combat Casino?

Why similar: Perma Death 27.2%, Cyberpunk 17%, PvE 13.1%, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 9.8%

Explore the randomly segmented structures of your nightmares in this roguelike psychological horror game. Be strategic and efficient while completing randomized objectives with very limited oxygen, all while being hunted by whatever is down there with you. Many mysteries await your presence.

Why similar: Perma Death 22%, Roguelite 16.2%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Roguelike 13%, Psychological Horror 11.4%

An online game for 2 to 6 players. Survive by deceiving other players, complete challenges, and check if the door is locked. And remember, only one can win!

Why similar: Perma Death 26.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, PvP 15%, PvE 13.3%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

Explore a ghostly spaceship in this cooperative sci-fi horror! Repair the ship, collect vital components, and avoid lurking creatures. Uncover the mystery of your mission before the ship consumes you entirely.

Why similar: Roguelike 19.2%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Perma Death 15%, Horror 14.2%

Co-op action roguelike where you and your squad fight cyber-yokai hordes, build crazy synergies and survive wave after wave in a ruined Japan.

Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, PvP 14.4%, PvE 12.1%

Security Crew is a first person co-op survival horror game for 1-6 players. As a night shift security guard stationed at abstract, high risk locations, your mission is simply to survive through the night alive.

Why similar: Perma Death 29.1%, Character Customization 14.5%, Roguelike 14.1%, PvE 13.9%, Procedural Generation 10.7%

You are God. The king’s five daughters have been taken. Fight thousands of enemies, unlock powerful skills, and defeat the evil wizard Zaharad in this brutal 2.5D roguelike!

Why similar: Perma Death 27.2%, 2.5D 21.6%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 11%, Procedural Generation 9.2%

The Tower of Worth is ego-changing action game. You become one of the numerous Challengers and You must overcome ordeals and competition to climb the highest point of the tower. Steal competitors' skills, get new ability by investing your worth and control your action to get a wanted ego.

Why similar: Perma Death 32.4%, Roguelite 18.5%, PvE 15.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Dystopian 12.4%

Survive, with a smile on your face! Fight your way through the scribbles, as you power up and become stronger. Vibe with the tornadoes and get a useless pet. Increase your sucking and suck away!!!!!!?

Why similar: Time Management 31.3%, Roguelike 23.8%, Choices Matter 13.4%, PvE 9.7%, Procedural Generation 6.5%

DiceBound is a dark fantasy dice-building roguelike where you roll dice, bind soul, and forge your run to create powerful combinations, overcome enemy-imposed rules, and survive a branching path of Trials.

Why similar: Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 19.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Perma Death 11.8%, First-Person 8.9%

Command Gladius Terrae, an elite strike force forged in the ashes of a dying world. Tear through the ranks of multidimensional invaders in a relentless battle for Earth’s survival. The portals have opened. The end is coming. Can you turn the tide?

Why similar: Perma Death 28.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, PvE 15%, Character Customization 12.2%, Roguelike 12%

Rogue Shell is an atmospheric action roguelike set far into a dark future, where you play as a small robot shell trying to escape the deepest layers of a decaying megastructure. Explore, scavenge, upgrade your equipment, fight to survive - and to uncover the structure's mysteries.

Why similar: Perma Death 29.3%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 14.2%, Dystopian 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10.3%

A siege auto-battler. Buy fighters, arm them, order the line, then watch sixty seconds decide it without you. Fifteen wins takes a campaign, one castle carries every wound it took getting there, and the rival Aspect opposite is building too.

Why similar: Perma Death 27.6%, Roguelite 18.9%, PvE 11.5%, Character Customization 11.2%, Roguelike 11.2%

The Candle - Rated R. As night falls and a storm rises over the annual county carnival, you are visited by a mysterious spirit. Tasked with laying his soul to rest, you must brave his long dilapidated manor and avoid the horrifying remnants of his estate staff.

Why similar: Perma Death 29.7%, Time Management 29.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Horror 8%

Survive 100 days at Natural Selection University and write a world-changing thesis in this challenging strategy simulation game! Balance time, resources, and sanity as you navigate harsh conditions, random disasters, and absurd campus events.

Why similar: Time Management 28.8%, Perma Death 28.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%

Classic brick-breaking meets modern Roguelite depth! Survive a 100-level Story Mode, team up in 2-Player CO-OP, and permanently upgrade your ship. With 30+ capability cards and epic boss fights, every run is unique. It's time to break bricks and save the galaxy!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.7%, Roguelite 17.9%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.2%

Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon is a Kawaii themed pixel art game where you start your journey with a humble drink stand. Learn new recipes and unlock new equipment and locations, manage sales prices and inventory in order to succeed in becoming the largest bubble tea tycoon in town!

Why similar: Time Management 28.4%, Perma Death 27%, 2.5D 18.8%, Roguelite 16.7%, Strategy 6.9%

Outrun sundown. Outdraw the dead. A western survivors-roguelite where the size of your bounty sets the difficulty.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.1%, Roguelite 15.7%, PvE 13.2%, Character Customization 12.3%, Roguelike 11.8%

Kindred Ills is a dark, loot-focused tile-based dungeon crawler. Build a party of mercenaries, discover powerful spells and items, and fight your way through dangerous biomes where death is permanent. Find rare loot, and push your party further with increasingly brutal difficulties and modifiers.

Why similar: Perma Death 33.4%, Roguelite 22.8%, Character Customization 16.6%, PvE 13.8%, Strategy 9.7%

Face your nightmares, haunt your friends! Team up with your fellow orphans to survive in this hand-drawn co-op horror game. Plunder dungeons, flee from monsters, and help (or torment) your friends from beyond the grave. Will you escape or be devoured?

Why similar: Perma Death 30.8%, PvE 15.5%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Roguelite 12.5%, Character Customization 11.2%

A short psychological VHS horror about routine tape digitizing, where reality starts to feel more and more strange with each new recording.

Why similar: Time Management 21.4%, Perma Death 21.2%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Roguelike 13.4%, Horror 13.2%

A snail. Some ducks. And lots of weird stuff going on. But oh well, you got a store to run.

Why similar: Perma Death 30.7%, Roguelite 18.3%, PvE 13.9%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Roguelike 11.7%

Immerse yourself in a world of nightmares with Alone. A roguelite psychological horror game that blends first and third-person perspectives. It will become a part of your mind, just as your mind will become a part of it with every decision you make.

Why similar: Perma Death 32.1%, Roguelite 19.6%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Horror 11.3%

Farewell Jack is a fully voiced, story driven, roguelite tactics game with simple rules and a high skill cap, quick-time combat system. Many battles are designed as endless holdout missions that combine tower defense, with army management, base building, recruitment, and asset acquisition.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Character Customization 13.6%, Nonlinear 13%, PvE 8.6%

Watch the cameras. Spot the anomalies. Report every irregularity. Fix systems and meet your report quota. But when strange events pull you out of the security room, the museum becomes dangerous. This is no longer a typical night shift when your reflection starts moving on its own.

Why similar: Perma Death 33.2%, Roguelike 16.1%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Time Management 10.2%, Horror 9.8%

Explore forgotten dimensions, find forbidden objects, and reveal hidden secrets. Beware - time is your enemy, and something is watching you. A mix of roguelite, horror, stealth, pressure, and secrets best left alone.

Why similar: Time Management 32%, Roguelite 21.3%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Roguelike 11.1%, First-Person 10.1%

Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, PvP 19.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 12%, PvE 11.9%

OVERDUE is a co-op multiplayer horror game for up to 6 players set in a massive shifting industrial warehouse where survival is based on productivity. Navigate through an anomalous industrial maze, manage your orders, and fulfill your mandate in time.

Why similar: Perma Death 17%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Horror 13.5%, PvE 13.3%, Time Management 11.7%

A roguelike artillery game inspired by the DOS classic. Aim, fire, upgrade, die, repeat.

Why similar: Perma Death 30.9%, Roguelite 18.4%, PvE 14.4%, Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 8.7%

GenoCube is a real-time action roguelite where you scan creatures, steal DNA, and mutate mid-run. Draft species-based powers, adapt on the fly, and choose when to extract or risk everything as the ecosystem hunts you back.

Why similar: Perma Death 27.7%, Roguelite 18.3%, Character Customization 17.2%, PvE 14.2%, Procedural Generation 13.9%

Aetherbound TD is a run-based tower defense roguelike where every choice matters. Draft powerful towers and upgrades, adapt to escalating enemy threats, and hold the line before the battlefield crumbles beneath you!

Why similar: Perma Death 24.6%, Roguelite 20.4%, Roguelike 19.2%, 2.5D 16.3%, Choices Matter 9.8%