Games Like METALLIC CHILD

In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Mechs 16.6% ★, Robots 15.3%, Roguelite 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same developer's DNA, focusing on fast-paced, robot-themed hack-and-slash action with deep roguelike mechanics.

An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Robots 18.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, Mechs 8.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-speed, fluid combat with a focus on robotic protagonists and satisfying hack-and-slash mechanics.

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41%, Robots 20.7%, Action 10.9%, Futuristic 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense, boss-focused combat and sci-fi aesthetic that makes Metallic Child's encounters so memorable.

Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Robots 21.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that features a robot protagonist in a fast-paced, 3D hack-and-slash roguelike environment.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Action 18.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Mechs 10.8% ★, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a female protagonist in a sci-fi setting, focusing on action-oriented combat and gear-based progression.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Roguelike 13.8%, Funny 11%, Roguelite 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of a charming, stylized aesthetic paired with tight, fast-paced action-roguelike gameplay.

RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful fantasy world where players hack-and-slash their way through an army of mechanical monsters using a huge variety of unique melee weapons and devastating magic attacks!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.4%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action 12.6%, Roguelite 9.1%, Anime 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the anime-inspired aesthetic and hack-and-slash roguelite gameplay of the seed title.

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the same addictive loop of fast action and character customization found in high-quality action-roguelikes.

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Roguelike 19%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Cyberpunk 12.1%, Action 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D action-roguelike that emphasizes fluid movement and intense combat encounters.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 10.6%, Funny 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for the genre, it offers the fluid, high-speed combat and progression systems that fans of Metallic Child will appreciate.

In a not-so-distant future taken over by companies and technology, a Cyborg and an AI fight together to save mankind from nanoviruses. Play alone or as a team of 4 players in this Post-Cyberpunk Action Roguelike Dungeon Crawler!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Cyberpunk 11%, Roguelite 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, robot-themed action-roguelike experience with a focus on deep combat customization.

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Cute 12.4%, Roguelike 10.6%, 3D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a recognizable anime aesthetic with challenging, 3D action-roguelike gameplay.

Attacker-chan! is a 2.5D short, roguelike action game with cute animations. Complete your missions by subduing out-of-control mechs.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Cute 15.7%, Robots 15.2%, Mechs 11.5% ★, Action 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the cute, anime-inspired aesthetic while providing straightforward, fast-paced action.

A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Robots 18.8%, Mechs 14.7% ★, Action 11%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the cute, anime-style presentation and focuses on the action-roguelike loop.

Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Hack and Slash 25%, Roguelike 11.3%, Cute 9.1%, Roguelite 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a similar arena-based, action-roguelike experience with a focus on hack-and-slash combat.

Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

Why similar: Sci-fi 44.3%, Action 40.4%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Anime 5.9%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, robot-themed action game that emphasizes mobility and fast-paced combat encounters.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Robots 60.4%, Action 19.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a robotic protagonist in a high-speed, action-packed world that rewards precision and fast reactions.

Neon Echo is a 3D side-scrolling action Roguelite game with an anime and tech-wear style. In a world that has been corrupted by "noise", "electronic music" has become the only means to resist the power of "Strepification". Now, let's follow the beat of electronic music to fight!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Roguelike 15.1%, Cute 11.4%, Roguelite 10.6%, Cyberpunk 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-roguelike that features fluid movement and fast-paced combat in a futuristic setting.

Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Cute 13.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cute, roguelite experience that focuses on action and character progression.

Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X!

Why similar: Robots 46.4%, Action 22.9%, Sci-fi 21.4%, Singleplayer 6%, Anime 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic robot-action feel with modern, fast-paced combat mechanics and a wide variety of playable characters.

Set in a world after the destruction of humankind, the harsh battle of the combat dog "Pochi" begins. Explore dungeons that change every time you enter, get a wide variety of weapons, and power up your dog! Hunt the evil "WANTED"! Enjoy exhilarating battles casually in this shooting action game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Cute 15.3%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Roguelite 7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the robot-themed action genre that features a cute protagonist and fast-paced combat.

Dolls Nest is a 3D action game where you can customize mecha girls and explore a ruined world. As a Frame Unit, your adventure will pit you against the gigantic autonomous factory world of Hod. Overcome obstacles using the parts at your disposal and uncover the mysteries that lie at its center.

Why similar: Robots 28.8%, Mechs 28.5% ★, Cute 13.3%, Action 8.2%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on mechanized characters and character customization within an action-oriented, robot-themed world.

This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Mechs 14.1% ★, Cute 13.9%, Roguelite 9.7%, Cyberpunk 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines a cute, anime-inspired aesthetic with fast-paced, action-roguelike combat.

Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelike 15.9%, Cute 13.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Sci-fi 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a challenging, exploration-based action-roguelike experience with a female protagonist.

Immerse yourself in the reality show — "Breaking Show", where you engage in real-time battles with various intelligent machines using cybernetic enhancements and weapons. Whether for personal gain or lofty ideals. Fight! Until you reach the final victory on this Rogue-lite journey.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Robots 16%, Roguelike 12.6%, Cyberpunk 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a modern, cyberpunk-themed action-roguelike experience with a focus on loot and combat.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.3%, Cyberpunk 25.8%, Action 15.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers incredibly fast, stylish, and precise action that rewards players for mastering combat mechanics.

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.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.6%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on boss-rush, it captures the intense, high-stakes sci-fi combat that Metallic Child players enjoy.

As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Hack and Slash 29%, Roguelike 11.9%, Cute 9.5%, Roguelite 9.1%

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.5%, Roguelike 19.4%, Cute 17.1%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, fast-paced action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and precision in its combat encounters.

An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Robots 14.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 63.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Action 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a chaotic, fast-paced action-roguelike experience with a focus on large-scale combat encounters.

[Maid Survivors : Little Angels] is a roguelite arena shooter game where various lovely maid-warriors battle waves of enemies and powerful bosses. Upgrade the maid-warriors, choose from a variety of weapons and items to create your own build and protect Earth's peace from enemies!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 10.3%, Funny 7.4%

'Sentimental K' is a 3D roguelike action game. Weapons, skills, artifacts, bosses, dungeon layouts are randomly generated each time you play. Make strategic choices to create powerful synergies and enjoy the unexpected and challenging play!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, Action 13.2%, 3D 5.9%

One level of warning, cosmic droplet rampage! A roguelike game featuring impact piercing. Collect holy relics, build up your energy, and morph the droplets to invade the solar system and destroy the ignorant human fleet to the ground!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Cute 18.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Roguelike 9.5%, Action 6.2%

METAL BEANS is a 3D Action-Arcade game where you control two desktop buddies in a computer space. Protect the PC from digital threats by charging up your way through virus creatures and upgrading Catbot and Robitz in the system!

Why similar: Robots 29.6%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 12.2%, Roguelike 11.1%

A little girl Lily explores around the dungeon with beating monsters. Let's beat the monsters with robot, sword, gun and trained body. roguelike action game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.9%, Action 14.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 9.9%, Anime 5.4%

Full metal schoolgirl destroys an exploitative enterprise! (...while being livestreamed)

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Cute 16.6%, Action 15.9%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Female Protagonist 8%

Be the resistance in a world ruled by machines: fight, hack, and reignite hope. Craft powerful builds in this fast-paced roguelite with lethal weapons and power-ups. Free kittens from the algorithm’s chains and smash the robots’ scheme. Resist spam and prove that no one codes your destiny!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelike 14.7%, Cyberpunk 9.1%, Roguelite 8.8%

A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Cute 18.1%, Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Anime 8.5%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44%, Cute 28.8%, Action 18.2%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Cut robots apart in VR. Feel your sword disintegrate their metal bodies. Now you live and die in the Crashloop, a roguelike tournament to the death. Lock swords! Shoot shurikens from your wrist! This is CLONE DRONE... in the HYPERDOME!!!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Robots 23.8%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Funny 7.5%

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Roguelite 24.5%, Roguelike 22.7%, Action 5.3%, Anime 3.6%

Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Cute 11.9%, Roguelite 9.7%

Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Roguelike 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Roguelite 9.6%

CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

Why similar: Action 22.3%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Anime 18.2%, 3D 17.3%, Futuristic 12%

Commander, customize and build your Mechanical Assault Skeleton Suit (M.A.S.S.) and lead the fight against an alien invasion bent on exterminating the human race. The fate of humanity is in your hands.

Why similar: Robots 26%, Hack and Slash 26%, Mechs 20.2% ★, Sci-fi 10.2%, Anime 5.5%

Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.1%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Roguelike 11.1%, Action 10.3%, Roguelite 9.3%

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.3%, Anime 19.7%, Action 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Multiple Endings 10.7%

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Robots 16.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.2%

This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Cute 16.3%, Robots 13.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Mechs 9.5% ★

Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

Why similar: Action 35.4%, Cute 27.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Anime 10.8%, Indie 5.4%

What the enemy can do, you can do as well! Activate the "Override" system and and hijack enemy Cyborgs on the fly during high-intensity battles. Mix and match the Cyborgs you seized with fully customizable "Extensions" and "Cores", and craft hundreds of game-breaking combat builds!

Why similar: Mechs 21.6% ★, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Cyberpunk 10.6%

Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Robots 23.7%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, Sci-fi 9%

Grody extraterrestrials are pouring through a space-time rift, and only one girl and her turret stand in their way! Lock, load, and blast them to oblivion. Because if she doesn’t survive today, there’s no ‘omurice’ tomorrow! Earth depends on her!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 12.5%, Anime 7.3%, 3D 7%

Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.

Why similar: Robots 41.4%, Sci-fi 17.2%, 3D 14.2%, Action 11.8%, Futuristic 10.3%

Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, Cute 10.2%, Roguelite 8.8%

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.4%, Robots 21.2%, Sci-fi 17%, Action 15.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.3%, Robots 15.4%, Action 8.8%, 3D 8.2%, Female Protagonist 4.5%

Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Robots 17.6%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 5.9%

Beat Slayer is a roguelite hack n’ slay game like no other. Instead of just being in the background the music takes centre stage. Join Mia, a badass music lover and crafty tinkerer, as she battles hordes of robots in a dystopian 90s inspired Berlin. There’s only one rule: Stay on beat!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Robots 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 10.1%