Games Like Nine Parchments

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: Co-op 19.2%, Magic 15%, Online Co-Op 15%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, 4 Player Local 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive chaotic magic-casting game, featuring a complex spell-combining system that mirrors the elemental focus of Nine Parchments.

The world’s most irreverent co-op action adventure returns! In the next chapter of Magicka, players ascend from the ruins of Aldrheim to experience a Midgård almost wiped free of Wizards after the Wizard Wars, with the few that do remain having either gone mad or extremely hostile toward all others

Why similar: Magic 27.3%, Co-op 22.4%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the original's chaotic spell-casting and co-op mechanics, making it a perfect follow-up for fans of magical mayhem.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 25%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, Co-op 19.4%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Action RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished co-op action game that requires tight teamwork and offers deep character customization similar to the RPG elements in Nine Parchments.

The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.2%, Co-op 20.2%, 4 Player Local 17.8%, Online Co-Op 9.1%, Action RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric dungeon crawler that emphasizes four-player co-op and distinct character roles in a fantasy setting.

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: Local Co-Op 37.8%, Magic 25.4%, Co-op 16.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, spell-focused action-roguelike that rewards quick reflexes and creative use of elemental abilities.

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Co-op 18.1%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, 4 Player Local 13.9%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original dungeon crawler that provides a nostalgic, hack-and-slash experience with a strong focus on cooperative exploration.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Co-op 34.2%, Online Co-Op 21.7%, Multiplayer 12.9%, RPG 10.4%, Action RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite dungeon crawler that offers persistent progression and intense, top-down combat perfect for groups of friends.

The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Online Co-Op 21.5%, Co-op 16.2%, Fantasy 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the beautiful fantasy aesthetic and cooperative puzzle-solving DNA of the Trine series.

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: Local Co-Op 25.5%, Co-op 19%, Isometric 18.4%, Action RPG 9.9%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that features a dedicated co-op mode and fluid, ability-based combat.

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: Local Co-Op 21.5%, Isometric 16%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Co-op 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven action-RPG features beautiful pixel art and satisfying, magic-heavy combat that is best experienced in co-op.

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: Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 21%, Action RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A creative action-RPG where players switch forms to master different magical abilities, featuring a fun and colorful cooperative mode.

FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.8%, 4 Player Local 22.5%, Co-op 13.2%, Online Co-Op 12%, Action RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based combat game that requires intense coordination and strategic use of abilities to survive waves of enemies.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Co-op 13.9%, 4 Player Local 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi themed, this twin-stick shooter is the gold standard for chaotic, friendly-fire-enabled cooperative gameplay.

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: Action RPG 31.2%, Isometric 20.3%, Co-op 13.4%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that focuses on fluid movement and weapon-based magic, offering a similar feel to top-down shooters.

Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.9%, Action RPG 21.9%, Co-op 15.4%, Magic 15.2%, Fantasy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, accessible action-RPG that allows for seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op with a heavy emphasis on magic and exploration.

Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.

Why similar: Co-op 28.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 15.1%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Multiplayer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed dungeon crawler that forces players to work together using specific character classes to overcome challenging bosses.

From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Action RPG 15.4%, Co-op 13.9%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, squad-based shooter that emphasizes cooperative strategy and chaotic combat against hordes of enemies.

Riverbond is a ‘shoot-and-slash’ dungeon crawler with solo and couch co-op play, set in a stunning voxel world.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 25%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Local Co-Op 17%, Isometric 11.8%, Co-op 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based dungeon crawler that is easy to pick up and play, focusing on lighthearted, 4-player local co-op action.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26%, Co-op 22.4%, Online Co-Op 18.1%, Fantasy 11.5%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning puzzle-platformer from the same creators that excels in cooperative play and fantasy world-building.

The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!

Why similar: Co-op 31%, Multiplayer 20.8%, RPG 16.1%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox action-RPG that blends crafting with magic-based combat, allowing players to explore fantasy worlds together.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 29.5%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Online Co-Op 18.6%, Co-op 16.2%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential co-op brawler that captures the same lighthearted, chaotic energy found in Nine Parchments.

Dish out carnage of hellish proportions in Gunnheim, a top-down co-op shooter where the equation is simple: Vikings + Guns = Mayhem!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, Co-op 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Isometric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, top-down co-op shooter that focuses on fast-paced action and wave-based survival.

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 60.1%, Co-op 24.9%, Top-Down 8.9%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, tactical shooter that emphasizes squad-based cooperation and chaotic combat in a high-stakes environment.

TANKNAROK is a fast paced couch/online action game where 2-4 tanks duke it out in a wide range of arenas, with tons of explosive powerups and deadly hazards.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.2%, 4 Player Local 27.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic arena shooter that focuses on local multiplayer mayhem and quick, explosive rounds.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.6%, Co-op 20.6%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Multiplayer 11.8%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, physics-based game that allows for immense freedom in how you approach objectives, making every co-op session unpredictable.

NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Local Co-Op 23.4%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Co-op 14.4%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter designed for co-op, featuring a variety of wacky weapons and intense, screen-filling combat.

Moving Out is a ridiculous physics-based moving simulator that brings new meaning to "couch co-op"! Are you ready for an exciting career in furniture? As a newly certified Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you’ll take on moving jobs all across the busy town of Packmore.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.4%, 4 Player Local 26.6%, Co-op 17%, Action 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While it lacks combat, it perfectly captures the chaotic, physics-based, and highly cooperative energy that makes Nine Parchments so fun with friends.

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.8%, Fantasy 11.1%, Colorful 9.1%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelike that features twin-stick shooting mechanics and intense, fast-paced combat.

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, 4 Player Local 18.9%, Co-op 13%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that prioritizes fast-paced, arcade-style action and challenging enemy patterns.

Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, 4 Player Local 20.3%, Action RPG 17%, Fantasy 4.7%

Hot Shot Burn is the hilariously violent party brawler that lets you compete in the galaxy's ultimate televised blood sport. Experience crazy couch battles full of ridiculous flukes and insane skill shots for up to 4 players.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 36.9%, Local Co-Op 23%, Co-op 14.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Colorful 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive, fast-paced arena game that captures the frantic energy of top-down shooters in a multiplayer setting.

Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

Why similar: Isometric 18.8%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Action RPG 15.9%, Magic 13.3%, Co-op 12.9%

A chaotic Roguelite Twin-Stick Shooter with a Base Defense Twist. With up to 4 players, explore, become stronger to defend your spaceship and leave this Frk*n planet!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Isometric 16.4%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Co-op 11.9%

Witchtastic is a challenging 2-4 player coop game about brewing and delivering magic potions as fast as possible. Take on the role of aspiring witches and experience charming adventures. Need a break from all the yelling of your friends? You can practice in a single player campaign as well!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.4%, Local Co-Op 24%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Co-op 14.8%, Multiplayer 7%

Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 34.2%, Magic 21.1%, Co-op 21%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Colorful 5.5%

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 32.6%, Local Co-Op 25.6%, Co-op 15%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Run a Magical Inn with friends! Yarrul’s family Inn has been stolen by an evil wizard landlord! Team up with friends to reclaim your family's legacy. Manage your inn, brew potions, fish, cook, and fight in this hectic & heartfelt magical adventure. Play solo or co-op for 1-4 players.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 16.4%, Action RPG 16%, Online Co-Op 16%, Co-op 14.3%, Magic 12.9%

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.8%, Co-op 16.1%, Fantasy 16%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Online Co-Op 9.2%

Take the princess back! Ages of Mages: The Last Keeper is the perfect TPS beat 'em up game for a great weekend on your couch with family and friends.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.6%, Local Co-Op 30.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, RPG 9.8%, Action 4.9%

Team up with your wizard friends to pillage the magic tower! Create elemental synergies, defeat powerful bosses and claim the tower's treasure in this rogue-like dungeon-raider.

Why similar: Magic 19.7%, Isometric 19.4%, Co-op 17.6%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%

The Trine series is back with its biggest adventure! In their fifth outing, the Heroes of Trine are pitted against dastardly and duplicitous villains, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the kingdom. The clock is ticking to save the world of Trine!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.8%, Co-op 18.3%, Fantasy 11.4%, RPG 11%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

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 33.1%, RPG 20.4%, Fantasy 13.8%, Action 10.2%, Indie 9%

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.1%, Online Co-Op 26.7%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Action 8.6%, Indie 5.3%

The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.3%, 4 Player Local 29.9%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 7.6%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Crash-land in the psychedelic world of Super Cane Magic ZERO, a local co-op Action RPG for 1 to 4 players! Immerse yourself in the mind-bending Story Mode or pummel your friends in 8 local Battle Arenas. Smash! Loot! Eat Rocks! Fight a really big fridge!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 31.8%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, Co-op 14.3%, RPG 5.3%

Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?

Why similar: 4 Player Local 38.2%, Online Co-Op 21.5%, Local Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 11%, RPG 5.7%

Quest Hunter is an isometric action-RPG where your choice drives the story. Find tons of treasures and secrets, solve puzzles, equip your character, level up your skills and finish off enemy bosses. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Isometric 37.5%, Magic 18.9%, Co-op 17.8%, Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 6.8%

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.2%, 4 Player Local 32.5%, Co-op 15.1%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Colorful 4%

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 37.1%, Action RPG 25.1%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 6.7%

Trash Sailors is a hand-drawn co-op sailing adventure for one to four players. Create the trashiest team in history, in online or local co-op and find your way in the aftermath of a great trash tsunami.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 33%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 11.2%, Colorful 6.7%

Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.5%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, Co-op 15.8%, RPG 8%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

Why similar: Action RPG 27.5%, Magic 20%, Co-op 14.4%, Fantasy 9.2%, RPG 8.4%

Explore the island of Namok and its dungeon, both of them full of adventures, dangers and big bosses. Craft new armors, weapons, potions, etc... Meet the crazy townfolks and discover the secrets that lie beneath Namok.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.5%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Action RPG 16.5%, Co-op 13.6%, Fantasy 8.1%

Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, Co-op 19.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, RPG 5.1%

Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.7%, Magic 24.9%, Fantasy 11.7%, Colorful 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Definitely Sneaky But Not Sneaky is a fast-paced action game featuring tight controls and slow-motion combat. Unlock items, customize your gear, and take out your enemies one by one! Co-op included.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, 4 Player Local 21.4%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 12.5%, Top-Down 5.6%

Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 28.7%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Co-op 11.5%, Action 5.5%

Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26%, Magic 22.8%, Co-op 17.1%, Fantasy 11.7%, Multiplayer 8.1%