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Games Like Risk of Rain Returns

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Roguelike.

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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 28,738 reviews
Released: 2023-11-08
Developer: Hopoo Games
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 7.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 18.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 87%

Overview

Risk of Rain Returns shines through its fast 2D run-and-gun platforming, enormous item-stacking builds, escalating enemy swarms, and drop-in co-op chaos. These picks prioritize roguelite replayability, satisfying loot synergies, responsive action, and multiplayer options where possible, while also including a few excellent solo-focused 2D alternatives.

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  1. #1 Risk of Rain 2
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 353,255 reviews2020
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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: Looter Shooter 26.4% ★, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Loot 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It preserves Risk of Rain’s escalating timer-driven runs, wild item combinations, bosses, and co-op structure in a fully 3D third-person shooter format.

  2. #2 Risk of Rain (2013)
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 29,834 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 17%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Co-op 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The original version offers the same foundational side-scrolling roguelike loop as Returns, including its distinctive survivors, items, stages, and frantic scaling difficulty.

  3. #3 Gunfire Reborn
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 103,749 reviews2021
    Dev: Gunfire Reborn StudioPub: Duoyi Games
    Windows
    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 49.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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: Looter Shooter 26.3% ★, Online Co-Op 23.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Action Roguelike 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This co-op roguelite shooter similarly revolves around stacking randomized weapons, scrolls, and character upgrades into increasingly overpowered builds.

  4. #4 Roboquest
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 24,458 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Looter Shooter 26.3% ★, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Online Co-Op 19.5%, Co-op 8.3%, Multiplayer 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Its extremely mobile co-op FPS combat, randomized runs, upgrade choices, and huge weapon synergies capture the momentum and replayability of Risk of Rain.

  5. #5 Crab Champions
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,203 reviews2023
    Dev: Noisestorm
    Windows
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Looter Shooter 31.7% ★, Action Roguelike 19.3%, PvE 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Roguelike 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This colorful co-op arena shooter is built around rapid movement, escalating waves, randomized loot, and absurdly powerful stacking upgrades.

  6. #6 Rogue Glitch Ultra
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,596 reviews2021
    Dev: Rarebyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Its compact 2D platforming runs, randomized weapons, item upgrades, and relentless arcade pacing make it a strong mechanical match.

  7. #7 20XX
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 4,583 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.7%, Online Co-Op 19.7%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Roguelike 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A co-op 2D action-platform roguelite with randomized stages, permanent progression, and run-defining upgrades that feels especially close to Risk of Rain Returns’ format.

  8. #8 Vagante
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 5,040 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Class-Based 15.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Roguelike 11%

    Why You'll Like It: This challenging 2D roguelike platformer supports co-op and emphasizes procedural exploration, character builds, dangerous enemies, and permanent death.

  9. #9 Rabbit and Steel
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 11,644 reviews2024
    Dev: mino_dev
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Class-Based 16.5%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Co-op 10.9%, Roguelike 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It translates raid-style teamwork into short co-op roguelite runs full of bullet patterns, upgrade drafting, and synergistic party builds.

  10. #10 Fury Unleashed
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 2,923 reviews2020
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 34.9%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Combat 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This comic-book run-and-gun roguelite combines side-scrolling shooting, chain-kill momentum, randomized upgrades, and local or online co-op.

  11. #11 Heroes of Hammerwatch
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 9,539 reviews2018
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Co-op 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This co-op action roguelite offers procedural dungeons, persistent unlocks, huge piles of loot, and satisfying class-based progression.

  12. #12 Ember Knights
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 7,054 reviews2023
    Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Co-op 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Its responsive co-op roguelite runs, build-crafting through relics, boss fights, and fast-paced combat offer a great melee-focused alternative.

  13. #13 Caveblazers
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 4,551 reviews2017
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Roguelike 15.8%, Co-op 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling roguelite platformer with randomized loot, build variety, frantic combat, and a similarly unforgiving run-based structure.

  14. #14 Neon Abyss
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 23,629 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Loot 29.6%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelike 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 6%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the 2D shooter-platformer foundation and excels at Risk of Rain-style item synergies that can radically transform a run.

  15. #15 30XX
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,820 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Roguelike 13%, Sci-fi 10%, Multiplayer 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This co-op platforming roguelite has randomized level layouts, customizable weapons and powers, and a similarly replayable run-based flow.

  16. #16 Gatekeeper
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 3,379 reviews2025
    Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Looter Shooter 24.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Roguelike 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi co-op action roguelite focuses on surviving dense enemy swarms while combining upgrades and unlocking powerful character builds.

  17. #17 Alien Hominid Invasion
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,734 reviews2023
    Dev: The Behemoth
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 27%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, PvE 14.1%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Co-op 9%

    Why You'll Like It: This four-player roguelite run-and-gun delivers chaotic 2D shooting, randomized missions, weapon collecting, and cartoonishly intense co-op action.

  18. #18 Astral Ascent
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 8,595 reviews2023
    Dev: Hibernian Workshop
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Local Co-Op 28.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Co-op 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-platform roguelite whose spell customization and rapid combat create highly varied runs, including local co-op play.

  19. #19 Rogue Star Rescue
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
    Dev: Chute Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Online Co-Op 29.3%, Local Co-Op 26.7%, Co-op 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A co-op sci-fi roguelite shooter featuring side-scrolling action, procedural encounters, collectible gear, and increasingly hectic enemy battles.

  20. #20 Ravenswatch
    83% matchMostly Positive80% of 22,817 reviews2024
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Online Co-Op 22.4%, Roguelike 18.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Multiplayer 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a co-op action roguelite with heroic character builds, escalating maps, repeatable runs, and team-focused boss encounters.

  21. #21 Magicite
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 7,591 reviews2014
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Multiplayer 17%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art co-op roguelike platformer centered on procedural worlds, crafting, dangerous combat, and deeply unpredictable adventures.

  22. #22 Wizard of Legend
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 21,075 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Local Co-Op 27.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast spellcasting, randomized relic combinations, and local co-op make each roguelite run feel distinct and build-driven.

  23. #23 Barony
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 18,189 reviews2015
    Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Roguelike 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Though first-person and dungeon-focused, it offers excellent co-op roguelike tension through procedural levels, class builds, loot, and permadeath.

  24. #24 Enter the Gungeon
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,914 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Loot 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its demanding dodge-heavy combat and massive weapon-and-item pool reward experimentation with bizarre but potent run combinations.

  25. #25 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 6,760 reviews2015
    Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 34% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down sci-fi looter-shooter with colorful pixel action, upgradeable gear, and accessible multiplayer-friendly combat.

  26. #26 SYNTHETIK 2
    80% matchVery Positive81% of 3,497 reviews2021
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Class-Based 20.3%, PvE 17.3%, Roguelike 14.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical co-op shooter roguelite where weapon handling, randomized loot, class choices, and build synergies drive repeated runs.

  27. #27 Mycopunk
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 4,728 reviews2025
    Dev: Pigeons at PlayPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love?

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.1% ★, Online Co-Op 24.4%, PvE 13.5%, Space 8.4%, Co-op 6.5%

  28. #28 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 23,985 reviews2016
    Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Loot 18.8%, PvE 16.7%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Roguelike 13.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Its four-player side-scrolling roguelite action, randomized weapons, relics, and dungeon runs make it a natural co-op companion to Risk of Rain.

  29. #29 Revita
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,438 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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: Looter Shooter 37.9% ★, Action Roguelike 24.1%, PvE 14.6%, Roguelike 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast 2D twin-stick roguelite with platforming, item synergies, escalating encounters, and a strong risk-versus-reward upgrade system.

  30. #30 Shape of Dreams
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 20,942 reviews2025
    Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Online Co-Op 21.2%, PvE 17.7%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Co-op 11.2%

  31. #31 Deadzone: Rogue
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 16,730 reviews2025
    Dev: Prophecy Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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: Looter Shooter 25.5% ★, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, PvE 11%, Roguelike 10.4%

  32. #32 Nova Drift
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,646 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Space 20.9%, Roguelike 17.2%, Arcade 12.8%, 2D 7.6%

  33. #33 Full Mojo Rampage
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,254 reviews2014
    Dev: Over the Top GamesPub: Over The Top Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Full Mojo Rampage is a rogue-like game that takes place within the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites and powers can provide a safeguard against evil. Dying is not the end, only the beginning to becoming a stronger voodoo soul!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.7%, Roguelike 30.3%, Action 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A co-op first-person roguelite with randomized levels, loot-heavy builds, character classes, and escalating enemy encounters.

  34. #34 Spelunky 2
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 21,992 reviews2020
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.1%, Online Co-Op 26.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Co-op 10.6%, Roguelike 9.8%

  35. #35 Black Future '88
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 750 reviews2019
    Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.8%, Local Co-Op 22.8%, Co-op 12.8%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its neon 2D roguelite gunplay, vertical platforming, weapon experimentation, and punishing arcade pace fit the same action-forward niche.

  36. #36 LORT
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,573 reviews2026
    Dev: Big Distraction
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    LORT is a 1–8 player co-op action roguelite. Team up with your friends to battle, loot, and stack ridiculous power-ups across a cursed fantasy world. Fight toward escape, revive your homies, and get absolutely chadded as you evolve from goblin tickler to god slapper.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.6% ★, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, PvE 11.2%, Roguelike 8.7%

  37. #37 Windblown
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 10,402 reviews2024
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 25.9%, Online Co-Op 25.5%, PvE 16.1%, Roguelike 12.4%, Arcade 9.1%

  38. #38 Neon Abyss 2
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,355 reviews2025
    Dev: Veewo Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Online Co-Op 23.6%, Loot 14.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%

  39. #39 MineGeon: Renegades
    73% matchMixed69% of 113 reviews2026
    Dev: Kickstone Studio
    Windows

    Descend into the dangerous depths of PAIMO in this co-op sci-fi roguelite bullet-hell focused on resource gathering. Play solo or with friends as you fight, gather resources, and upgrade together. The deeper you go, the greater the risks, rewards, and secrets waiting beneath the surface.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Online Co-Op 20%, Loot 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Roguelike 11.4%

  40. #40 Noita
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,025 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Roguelike 31%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 10.8%, Action 6.5%

  41. #41 Relic Hunters Legend
    71% matchMixed69% of 1,279 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue Snail
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 49.6% ★, Loot 23%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Combat 6.1%, 2D 5.5%

  42. #42 Hero Siege
    74% matchMixed67% of 47,887 reviews2014
    Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 Roguelike 27.1%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Multiplayer 12%, Roguelike 10.2%, Co-op 8.3%

  43. #43 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 29,160 reviews2023
    Dev: flanne
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.5%, Combat 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  44. #44 SYNTHETIK: Arena
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,345 reviews2019
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!

    Why similar: Multiplayer 24%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Roguelike 18.4%, Co-op 18.2%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

  45. #45 Ship of Fools
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 6,284 reviews2022
    Dev: Fika ProductionsPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse?

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Online Co-Op 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Co-op 7.5%

  46. #46 Returnal™
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 11,131 reviews2023
    Dev: HousemarquePub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

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

  47. #47 Tiny Rogues
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,786 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.3%, Roguelike 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Combat 7.4%, 2D 5.1%

  48. #48 Dome Keeper
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 22,498 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

    Why similar: Roguelike 23.9%, Space 19.8%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Combat 8.7%, Action 7.3%

  49. #49 Voidigo
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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: Local Co-Op 36.3%, Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, 2D 5.1%

  50. #50 Sephiria
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 12,945 reviews2026
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelike 14.3%, PvE 12.5%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Co-op 10.9%

  51. #51 Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces Interactive
    Windows

    Simultaneously control a sword-wielding robot and a gunslinging space frog in Shoulders of Giants, an explosively colourful sci-fi roguelike. Play alone, with a friend, or as part of a four-person team, cutting through waves of enemies on a quest to rescue the galaxy from the forces of Entropy!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 16.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Space 9.1%, PvE 8.6%

  52. #52 Wizard of Legend 2
    69% matchMixed52% of 2,577 reviews2025
    Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Online Co-Op 30.8%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action 2.5%

  53. #53 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,565 reviews2025
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Class-Based 17.3%, Roguelike 16.6%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  54. #54 Roguelands
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Roguelike 18.3%, Co-op 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  55. #55 Vortica
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2026
    Dev: Vortical StudiosPub: Caketown Interactive
    Windows

    Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 25.3% ★, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Loot 12%, Sci-fi 7.7%

  56. #56 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 36,625 reviews2024
    Dev: 91Act
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 64.5%, 2D 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  57. #57 Arcadegeddon
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,008 reviews2023
    Dev: IllFonicPub: IllFonic Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer, roguelite shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.1% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, PvE 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.1%

  58. #58 Roguevive: Prelude
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Chiorco
    Windows

    Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.2%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelike 13.3%, PvE 7.8%, Action 5%

  59. #59 Children of Morta
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 23,441 reviews2019
    Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 21.6%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Roguelike 11.9%

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