Games Like Returnal™

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Co-op 13%, Roguelike 12.6%, Online Co-Op 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the chaotic, high-intensity roguelike loop and sci-fi aesthetic that makes Returnal so addictive.

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.8%, Co-op 22.2%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging third-person shooter with souls-like elements and a sci-fi setting that demands precision and tactical awareness.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.2%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 8.6%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This third-person shooter features supernatural movement and a mysterious sci-fi setting that mirrors the atmospheric tension of Returnal.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Co-op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Roguelike 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite FPS that emphasizes fluid movement and intense combat encounters similar to the bullet-hell style of Returnal.

A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.

Why similar: Difficult 27.4%, Sci-fi 27.1%, Action 17.1%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced, boss-focused sci-fi combat that requires the same level of pattern recognition and reflexes as Returnal.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 51.7%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 11.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game defines high-speed, third-person shooter combat with a focus on dodging projectiles and aggressive movement.

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.5%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 12.7%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, third-person sci-fi shooter that delivers intense, high-stakes combat against overwhelming odds.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.4%, Space 20%, Sci-fi 12%, Shooter 8.6%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi horror experience that shares the third-person perspective and intense, claustrophobic combat of Returnal.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.4%, Co-op 22%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Difficult 7%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that blends souls-like difficulty with procedural generation and sci-fi themes.

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.5%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Space 9%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person sci-fi action game that focuses on exploration and combat against alien threats.

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.1%, Space 22.2%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Horror 8%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, third-person sci-fi horror shooter that focuses on survival against terrifying alien entities.

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelike 14%, Co-op 13.8%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Online Co-Op 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelike that incorporates bullet-hell elements and requires constant movement to survive.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Space 25.9%, Action 22.8%, Female Protagonist 21%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Shooter 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-combat action game that features fluid movement and a focus on overcoming overwhelming odds.

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: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it is the gold standard for high-intensity, run-based roguelike combat and narrative-driven progression.

Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.1%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Action 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished third-person action game that features frantic combat and dimension-hopping mechanics.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Third-Person Shooter 18.2%, Sci-fi 15%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Lovecraftian 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric sci-fi horror game that captures the psychological tension and mystery found in Returnal.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Co-op 10.3%, Roguelike 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity roguelike shooter that rewards precision and movement, capturing the mechanical depth of Returnal.

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.7%, Space 28.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 12%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced sci-fi shooter that emphasizes movement and combat in a hostile, beautiful environment.

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Action 61.8%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Singleplayer 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A premier third-person action-adventure game with deep combat mechanics and a focus on challenging encounters.

Third-person bullet heaven meets explosive co-op action! Swing, dash, and blast through monster swarms while combining upgrades and discovering rare evolutions to create game-breaking builds of destruction.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Online Co-Op 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike shooter that leans heavily into bullet-hell mechanics and high-energy combat.

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 73.3%, Action 19.4%, Singleplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane third-person action game with a focus on precise combat and challenging boss encounters.

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 49.8%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Action 15.6%, Singleplayer 9.8%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity third-person action game that features intense combat against mechanical creatures.

Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

Why similar: Co-op 22.4%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Lovecraftian 9.9%, Difficult 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.2%, Co-op 24.3%, Online Co-Op 10%, Action 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A looter-shooter that emphasizes aggressive, ability-based combat in a sci-fi environment.

Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Online Co-Op 18.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Space 13%, Co-op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike experience that captures the core loop of scaling power and surviving waves of enemies.

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Roguelike 22.1%, Co-op 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Difficult 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike action game that focuses on co-op play and high-intensity combat encounters.

Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Space 14.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic bullet-hell roguelike that emphasizes dodging and overwhelming visual intensity.

Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-heaven roguelike that focuses on managing massive swarms of enemies with intense projectile patterns.

MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelike 13.8%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Co-op 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell FPS that focuses on intense projectile dodging and massive weapon customization.

Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelike 18.8%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.

Why similar: Sci-fi 48.6%, Action 24.2%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Singleplayer 9%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Roguelike 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 9%

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.7%, Space 24.6%, Action 15%, Shooter 12.7%, Horror 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi immersive sim that provides a deep, atmospheric experience in a hostile space station.

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: Roguelike 28%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Roguelite 12.1%, Action 8.8%

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 59%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Horror 9.9%, Action 9.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%

AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters in intense bullet-hell combat!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Co-op 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelike 13.5%

An adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens' COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city turned into a deadly trap. Dive into cybernetic warfare, face the ENGINEERS, and uncover the secrets of METAL EDEN.

Why similar: Shooter 27.5%, Female Protagonist 27%, Action 21.1%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 48%, Sci-fi 21.1%, Space 12.9%, Action 10.3%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Online Co-Op 22%, Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelite 10.6%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Action 35.5%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Sci-fi 16%, Singleplayer 15.6%, Lovecraftian 13%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.2%, Difficult 17.7%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Horror 8.1%, Action 7.4%

Ordon’s armies have invaded Hailstone and are plundering their resources. Become Andara, the tyrant’s daughter, in this frenetic third-person shooter. Engage enemy weak points and move fast in a brief yet intense single-player campaign. Rise for rebellion.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 10.3%, Space 9.7%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 9.9%

HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.4%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action 6.9%

Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Co-op 12.5%

Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 18%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Roguelite 7.9%

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Action 46.8%, Difficult 25.7%, Singleplayer 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%

Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Shooter 19%, Roguelite 18.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Action 8.7%

SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelike 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Difficult 9.1%

Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 19%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Roguelite 9.5%

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: Shooter 23.1%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Horror 11%

Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 10%, Roguelite 6.8%

Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Space 13.5%, Co-op 13.1%

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Co-op 17.8%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Space 12%, Shooter 9.1%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.7%, Psychological Horror 28.4%, Action 10.2%, Horror 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Luna Abyss is a single player story driven action-adventure with fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. Follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 9.6%, Horror 7.8%

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Co-op 30.6%, Roguelite 20%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Action 9.5%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 51.3%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Action 10.4%, Atmospheric 7%, Horror 4.6%

Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure.

Why similar: Roguelike 20.2%, Co-op 19.9%, Online Co-Op 18.5%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 8.9%