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Games Like Hero of Not Our Time

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Singleplayer, Roguelite.

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Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 163 reviews
Released: 2020-10-09
Developer: Hide Head
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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    Windows
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    Dev: Orangepixel
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    96% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
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    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    95% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: mahojigoku
    Windows

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    94% matchVery Positive83% of 111 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
    Dev: ChillyRoom
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    93% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2023
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    91% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    92% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
    Dev: David Williamson
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    91% matchMixed66% of 85 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    89% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    89% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
    Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    90% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    77% matchVery Positive90% of 759 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
    Dev: Regal Pigeon
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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  36. #36 Nomad Survival
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 115 reviews2022
    Dev: Petushock ProductionPub: Petushock Production
    Windows

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  38. #38 Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 879 reviews2025
    Dev: RetroStyle Games
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    73% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 532 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 78 reviews2024
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    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 149 reviews2023
    Dev: FatSheep Studio
    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
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    74% matchMixed50% of 129 reviews2017
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  45. #45 Halftime Heroes
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2023
    Dev: Bigboot Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Slay Buherman
    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
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  49. #49 Dungeons of Edera
    68% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
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    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 228 reviews2017
    Dev: Rasul Mono
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    65% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
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    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 205 reviews2019
    Dev: Kinto Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Roguelike 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 8.3%

  55. #55 PolyClassic: Wild
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 275 reviews2021
    Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
    Windows

    This game is an action game that combines elements of the classic retro shooter and low poly styling. The player's task is to destroy all enemies that come across on the way.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 50.3%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 9%, Colorful 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%

  56. #56 Minishoot' Adventures
    61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Exploration 15.5%, Top-Down 14.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Adventure 7.5%

  57. #57 Earth Overclocked
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 198 reviews2015
    Dev: Chronicle Bench
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.1%, Top-Down 13.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 12.1%

  58. #58 NecroBouncer
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 134 reviews2022
    Dev: Alchemy SheepPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows · Mac

    Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Roguelike 22.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

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