Games Like RICO

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 40.1%, FPS 26.7%, Action 13.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, procedural FPS roguelite that perfectly mirrors the arcade-style shooting and co-op intensity of RICO.

RICO London is a gang-busting, name-taking, explosive co-op shooter. Battle your way up the high-rise tower stacked with East End gangsters solo or with a partner. Crash through doors, dodge bullets and turn the weapons of the fallen into your personal arsenal. Do whatever it takes reach the top.

Why similar: FPS 38.6%, Action 35.6%, Violent 25.8%

Why You'll Like It: This direct follow-up maintains the core buddy-cop, procedural FPS gameplay of the original.

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Action 50.8%, Violent 29.7%, Indie 19.5%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it perfectly captures the tactical, door-kicking, and high-stakes police procedural atmosphere.

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.3%, FPS 24.6%, Action 22%, Roguelite 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, cyberpunk FPS roguelite that focuses on aggressive, movement-based combat.

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.9%, Action 29%, FPS 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op FPS that leans into the 90s action movie aesthetic and criminal underworld themes.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: FPS 35.9%, Action 31.4%, Violent 19.6%, Indie 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid movement and intense bullet-time mechanics that capture the cinematic action feel of RICO.

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: Violent 38.4%, FPS 27.5%, Action 22.9%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense shooter that heavily utilizes bullet-time and tactical combat in a way that feels like a high-budget action movie.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: FPS 33.7%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 19.5%, Action 14.2%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished procedural FPS with strong co-op elements and diverse character builds.

Become an elite SWAT commander and bring order to a city overwhelmed by chaos and corruption.

Why similar: FPS 45%, Violent 31.8%, Action 23.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic, tactical take on police operations that appeals to fans of the law enforcement theme.

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: Action Roguelike 31.4%, FPS 18.3%, Action 17.9%, Indie 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers chaotic, procedural FPS action with an emphasis on weapon customization and massive bullet-hell encounters.

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Action 37.4%, FPS 35.9%, Indie 19.5%, Violent 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive bullet-time shooter where time only moves when you move, creating a unique tactical puzzle experience.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Violent 35.3%, Local Co-Op 32.8%, Action 31.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that perfectly captures the gritty, 80s action-movie aesthetic and buddy-cop vibe.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: FPS 50.2%, Action 49.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for co-op heist shooters, focusing on intense combat and objective-based missions.

Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

Why similar: Violent 30.1%, Action 27.4%, Local Co-Op 24.1%, Indie 18.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, police-themed arcade shooter that emphasizes co-op action.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Action 54.9%, FPS 45.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features procedural level generation and fast-paced, visceral FPS combat with a heavy emphasis on loot.

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: FPS 52.9%, Action 34.8%, Local Co-Op 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate cooperative action experience that captures the chaotic, cinematic pacing of a blockbuster movie.

Hard Reset Redux is an action-packed and hardcore single-player shooter which embraces the best qualities that the genre has it offer. It includes over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies, great weapon variety, a challenging campaign and a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting.

Why similar: Action 57.1%, FPS 42.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style FPS that focuses on relentless action and satisfying gunplay.

Enter the AI universe and fight evil AIs with a variety of weapons and modifications. AIPD is a top-down coop twin-stick shooter where you can enjoy thousands of possible combinations of enemy and arena permutations that give you an unprecedented and nearly unlimited arcade experience.

Why similar: Action 44%, Indie 31.4%, Local Co-Op 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style, police-themed shooter that focuses on intense, top-down combat.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: FPS 50.8%, Action 49.2%

Why You'll Like It: A wave-based co-op shooter that emphasizes visceral combat and team coordination.

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Action 31.2%, Violent 30.9%, FPS 30.9%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers massive, arcade-style FPS action that is best enjoyed with a friend in co-op mode.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: FPS 41.3%, Action 35.7%, Indie 23%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-focused FPS that rewards precision and fast decision-making in short, intense bursts.

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.

Why similar: FPS 39.3%, Action 36.5%, Violent 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced looter-shooter that excels in cooperative play and over-the-top action.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 47.1%, Action 40.1%, Roguelite 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A comic-book-styled, procedural action game that offers fast-paced combat and high replayability.

LA Cops is a fast, action packed 3D top down shooter set to a theme of 70s Cops in LA trying to do a tough job in a tough town.

Why similar: Action 63.1%, Indie 36.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, top-down tactical shooter that leans heavily into the 70s police drama theme.

From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.

Why similar: FPS 59.2%, Action 29.2%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical shooter that focuses on authentic special operations and police-style tactical planning.

Genetic Disaster is a coop action game based around absurd guns, crazy characters and instant fun with procedurally generated levels for endless hours of accidental friendly fire in multiplayer!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.4%, Indie 26.7%, Action 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, procedural co-op shooter that shares the rogue-lite progression style of RICO.

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Violent 22.6%, FPS 21.1%, Action 14.9%, Procedural Generation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-kinetic, arcade-style FPS that demands constant movement and aggressive play.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: FPS 68.6%, Action 31.4%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-heavy, ultra-fast FPS that focuses on style and high-speed combat execution.

Lead the revolution in this first-person open world guerrilla shooter. Fight with improvised weapons, travel however you can, and build your rebel network to take down Castillo's regime.

Why similar: FPS 51%, Action 49%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a large-scale, action-movie FPS experience with plenty of explosive combat scenarios.

Welcome to Hunter Haven! Bounty Brawl is a fast-paced Action Roguelite for 1-4 players. Master your unique Lasso to zip through combat and hunt down criminals with friends. But remember: once the boss falls, the alliance ends. Who will claim the ultimate bounty?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.9%, Action 31.5%, Roguelite 15.7%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Action 49.8%, Violent 27.9%, Indie 22.3%

Play in VR or with traditional FPS controls as you breach and clear your way through 23 handcrafted levels. Fast and Low is the only tactical shooter where a VR player and a keyboard player can team up side-by-side, locally or online, in intense co-op missions.

Why similar: Violent 31.4%, Local Co-Op 20.5%, Action 18.8%, FPS 17.7%, Indie 11.6%

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Violent 38.2%, Action 25.9%, Local Co-Op 25%, Indie 10.9%

Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

Why similar: Action 62.7%, Indie 37.3%

GUARDS! is an online co-op fantasy FPS that puts you in the underfunded and over-zealous steel boots of the City Watch. Kick down doors, bust criminals and cause excessive property damage as you fight to restore law and order to the corrupt city of New Alestead.

Why similar: Action 62.7%, Procedural Generation 37.3%

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Action 14.3%, Roguelite 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.9%

Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Violent 16.5%, Action 15.7%, Local Co-Op 13%, Indie 10.2%

Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.

Why similar: Action 46.2%, Indie 25.4%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Procedural Generation 3.7%

A momentum-fueled Roguelite FPS where speed is damage. Dual-wield overpowered weapon combos and bend time to obliterate robot hordes and overthrow billionaire bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.8%, FPS 23.1%, Action 11.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Procedural Generation 10.5%

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: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Action 16.6%, Indie 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Roguelite 10.8%

A-Gents is the squad of highly trained operatives and bounty hunters. Join Sean and Emma in this dynamic, non-stop-action game. Storm the compounds of contraband dealers and smugglers around the globe, and collect goodies.

Why similar: Action 80.9%, Indie 19.1%

Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.9%, Action 24.3%, Indie 14%, Roguelite 8.3%, Local Co-Op 5.5%

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Action 39.5%, Indie 21.9%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Roguelite 4.9%

Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.9%, Violent 20.4%, Action 14.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Indie 9.8%

Defeat hordes of enemies, alone or with up to 4 friends! Work together or mess with them on this online multiplayer survivors style roguelike, where you create unique builds that can change the fate of your team.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 53%, Action 30.2%, Roguelite 16.8%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: FPS 34.8%, Violent 32.9%, Action 32.4%

Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Action 30.7%, Local Co-Op 17%, Roguelite 12.1%, Indie 9.1%

Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 71.5%, Action 28.5%

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Action 17.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Indie 12.5%, Roguelite 10.1%

Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Action 31.8%, Indie 22.1%, Roguelite 7.1%

You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?

Why similar: FPS 44.7%, Action 40.7%, Indie 14.7%

Step into the Wild West future of Cowboy 3030, a third-person shooter with 3D bullet hell and roguelike elements. Play solo or team up with friends, as various heroes with unique abilities. Take on notorious alien outlaws, forge unique builds in every run and rise to become top gun of 3030!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 55%, Action 22.7%, Procedural Generation 14%, Roguelite 8.4%

Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...

Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.8%, Action 18.8%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Indie 11.2%, Local Co-Op 7.6%

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: Action 42%, Local Co-Op 29%, Indie 29%

Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.3%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Action 18.2%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Roguelite 11.3%

Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.1%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Action 19.5%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Roguelite 10.7%

I Hate Running Backwards is a never-ending adrenaline packed shoot'em down roguelite that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never ending waves of enemies while time traveling through procedurally generated worlds!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Action 20.6%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Indie 13.9%, Roguelite 8.5%

Archons is a Roguelite/Survivor game where you control two characters, the Archons- simultaneously! Customize your build and abilities to fit your own unique playstyle and blast your way through enemy parasites and bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 59.4%, Action 23.5%, Roguelite 17.1%