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 40.5%, FPS 25.9%, Action 13.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Indie 8.9%

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 35.4%, Violent 26%

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 50.3%, Violent 29.7%, Indie 20.1%

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 42.1%, FPS 23.9%, Action 21.4%, Roguelite 12.6%

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 45.2%, Action 28.3%, FPS 26.5%

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 35.5%, Action 31.1%, Violent 19.7%, Indie 13.7%

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

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 32.5%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 20.2%, Action 13.9%, Indie 10.9%

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

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 38.5%, FPS 27.2%, Action 22.7%, Indie 11.6%

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.

Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations.

Why similar: FPS 44.6%, Violent 32.2%, 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 35.7%, FPS 19.3%, Action 18.7%, Indie 11%, Roguelite 7.7%

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 37.1%, FPS 35.6%, Indie 20.2%, 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 35.6%, Local Co-Op 33.1%, Action 31.2%

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 50.3%, Action 49.7%

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%, Action 26.9%, Local Co-Op 24.1%, Indie 19%

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 53%, Action 34.6%, Local Co-Op 12.4%

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

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 43.2%, Indie 32.3%, Local Co-Op 24.5%

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

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%, FPS 43%

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

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 50.9%, Action 49.1%

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: Violent 31.2%, Action 30.8%, FPS 30.6%, Indie 7.3%

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

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 62%, Indie 38%

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

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

Why similar: FPS 40.5%, Action 35.4%, Indie 24.1%

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

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%, Action 39.4%, Roguelite 13.6%

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

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 39.1%, Action 36.6%, Violent 24.3%

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

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 32.5%, Violent 22.3%, FPS 20.7%, Action 14.6%, Procedural Generation 10%

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

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 49.1%, Indie 26.9%, Action 24%

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

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 69.1%, Action 30.9%

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

Enter the adrenaline-filled world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. With stunning vistas, visceral gunplay, and a huge variety of gameplay experiences, there's never been a better time to join the fight.

Why similar: FPS 52.8%, Action 47.2%

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

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 58.3%, Action 29.3%, Indie 12.4%

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

Play as a VR cop or a tactical FPS partner, and breach rooms together on the same PC. Fast and Low is the only tactical shooter where a VR player and a keyboard player can play side-by-side, locally or online, in intense co-op missions.

Why similar: Violent 31.2%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Action 18.6%, FPS 17.6%, Indie 12%

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 49.2%, Violent 27.6%, Indie 23.2%

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 42%, Local Co-Op 22.9%, Action 13.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10%

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 39.5%, Action 23.1%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Indie 11.9%, Roguelite 11.4%

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 61.7%, Procedural Generation 38.3%

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

Why similar: Action 61.6%, Indie 38.4%

Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!

Why similar: FPS 53.4%, Action 46.6%

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 38.1%, Action 25.5%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Indie 11.3%

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 45.4%, Indie 26.1%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Procedural Generation 3.8%

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 80.2%, Indie 19.8%

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 48.5%, Action 23.4%, Indie 14.1%, Roguelite 8.6%, Local Co-Op 5.4%

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 44.4%, Action 40.6%, Indie 15%

Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.5%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Action 21.3%, Roguelite 12.7%

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 29.6%, Violent 16.2%, Action 15.2%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Indie 10.3%

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 40.4%, Violent 19.9%, Action 13.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, Indie 9.9%

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

Why similar: FPS 34.3%, Violent 33.3%, Action 32.4%

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 45.3%, Local Co-Op 29%, Indie 25.7%

Bunker Punks is a fast paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future. Run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies, weapons and armor. Customize your bunker, train your gang and tear down the corporate government.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.3%, Action 18%, FPS 16.4%, Indie 12.8%, Procedural Generation 8%

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 38.7%, Indie 22.5%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Roguelite 5.1%

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 53.6%, Action 29.1%, Roguelite 17.4%

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 55.5%, Action 21.8%, Procedural Generation 14%, Roguelite 8.7%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Action 42.2%, Local Co-Op 29.2%, Indie 28.6%

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 36.8%, Action 16.9%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Indie 12.6%, Roguelite 10.5%

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 39.5%, Action 30.8%, Indie 22.3%, Roguelite 7.4%

GO TO HELL, ARREST SATAN. Propel yourself to justice and glory on a journey through hell in this punchy, crunchy, son-of-a-gun precision platformer from the creator of My Friend Pedro.

Why similar: Action 91.3%, Indie 8.7%

Welcome, trainee! Use tactics and special equipment to become a true cop in the free version of Police Stories: The Academy. Neutralize criminals, search for clues and find a "rat" in the police station alone or in co-op with a partner.

Why similar: Action 65.9%, Local Co-Op 34.1%

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 49.5%, Action 18.1%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Indie 11.3%, Local Co-Op 7.4%

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 38.8%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Action 17.6%, Procedural Generation 14%, Roguelite 11.7%

A challenging retro arcade FPS/TPS straight from the late '90s. The Crime Wars have started and it's up to the Ultra Cops to bring back ultimate justice. Use Mechs, Riot Cars and serious firepower to bring the pain to the criminal underworld in this 6th Generation Y2K inspired game.

Why similar: FPS 51.8%, Action 48.2%