Games Like Rum & Gun

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: Loot 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Action RPG 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Shooter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down looter-shooter mirrors the fast-paced combat and deep character customization found in Rum & Gun.

Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.

Why similar: Loot 24%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced ARPG that emphasizes satisfying loot drops and deep character building similar to the progression in Rum & Gun.

Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

Why similar: Action RPG 26.8%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Loot 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%, Isometric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy ARPG that features fluid hack-and-slash combat and a rewarding loot-based progression system.

Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! Multiple playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items!

Why similar: Loot 37.5%, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike combines top-down shooting with extensive loot and character progression mechanics.

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: Top-Down Shooter 58.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Isometric 8.8%, Top-Down 7.9%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly intense top-down shooter that features deep weapon loot systems and fast-paced tactical combat.

King of Seas is an ARPG adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Embark on an epic adventure across the seven seas where you’ll discover lost islands and treasures, fight rival pirates and menacing monsters, and become the most legendary pirate of all time!

Why similar: Pirates 39.6% ★, Naval 15% ★, Action RPG 14.6%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed ARPG that captures the nautical exploration and progression feel of the seed game.

Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34%, Action RPG 22.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that features intense combat and loot mechanics within a nautical-themed setting.

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: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Action RPG 32.9%, Top-Down 11.5%, RPG 6%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down ARPG that focuses heavily on loot, character builds, and fast-paced horde-style combat.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.5%, Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with RPG elements, loot, and destructible environments that feels very similar in gameplay loop.

A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!

Why similar: Loot 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action RPG 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that prioritizes loot collection and fast-paced top-down action.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.5%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 6.5%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down shooter that focuses on weapon upgrades and intense, chaotic combat encounters.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.4%, Shooter 23%, Top-Down 20.6%, Action 8.5%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that focuses on fast-paced horde combat and character progression through perks.

Become a fearless captain in Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Join a band of pirates or a naval power and fight for supremacy in the Caribbean. Build and customise your fleet to take on any foe and rewrite history!

Why similar: Pirates 51.1% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Action RPG 11.7%, Historical 4.5%, RPG 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed action game that features naval combat and RPG-style progression.

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: Loot 24.5%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action RPG 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic ARPG that features a strong focus on loot, character builds, and fast-paced combat.

Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.

Why similar: Pirates 50.4% ★, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Funny 4.8%, Combat 4%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed action game that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and adventure.

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: Dungeon Crawler 33.2%, Loot 28.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 12.1%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that offers a massive variety of loot and fast-paced action in every run.

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.

Why similar: Pirates 39.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Naval 8.5% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed action-adventure with RPG elements and naval combat mechanics.

Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!

Why similar: Pirates 52.9% ★, Naval 17% ★, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Historical 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed RPG that focuses on naval combat and character progression.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.5%, Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down 13.8%, Indie 8.6%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down shooter with roguelike elements and intense, skill-based combat.

Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Loot 25.9%, Action RPG 21.2%, Isometric 10.7%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash ARPG with a strong thematic focus and loot-driven progression similar to Rum & Gun.

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

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.9%, Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down 21.4%, Combat 8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes team-based combat and character upgrades in a sci-fi setting.

Sequel to the best-seller ​The Red Solstice​. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 74.4%, RPG 21.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical shooter that features deep character progression and loot systems.

For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.

Why similar: Loot 28%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 5.5%, Isometric 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic ARPG that offers a deep loot system and extensive character building.

'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.

Why similar: Pirates 71.5% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, RPG 2.9%, Adventure 2.8%, Action 2%

Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed RPG that blends strategy and action elements in a sandbox world.

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Action RPG 54%, Loot 17.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Isometric 6.3%, Dungeon Crawler 5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep ARPG with extensive loot and character customization that rewards combat-focused gameplay.

Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41.1%, Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down 13.9%, Isometric 12.8%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric top-down shooter with weapon upgrades and fast-paced action sequences.

A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

Why similar: Shooter 64.9%, Action 30.2%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter with roguelike elements and loot-driven progression.

You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Unlimited sandbox experience. 60 hours of content. A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord.

Why similar: Pirates 47.6% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Action RPG 17.1%, Historical 7.9%, RPG 4%

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 47.8% ★, Naval 20% ★, Action RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 5.7%, RPG 4.3%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Action 51.8%, Indie 43.1%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates hack-and-slash and dungeon-crawling elements.

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: Pirates 34.6% ★, Loot 18.9%, Naval 13.9% ★, Action RPG 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%

Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!

Why similar: Pirates 40.7% ★, Hack and Slash 24%, Naval 14.1% ★, Top-Down 7.9%, Action 5.6%

Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?

Why similar: Pirates 64.7% ★, Shooter 17%, Funny 6.8%, Combat 5.5%, Action 4.5%

Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!

Why similar: Pirates 57.4% ★, Top-Down 18.8%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 7.7%, Combat 3.5%

Space Hack is an isometric action RPG set in space, featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, loot progression, and dozens of levels to explore aboard a doomed colony ship.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Loot 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that features dungeon-crawling and loot-based progression.

Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action RPG 20.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Funny 5.3%

As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.4%, Pirates 35.1% ★, Action-Adventure 16.1%, RPG 5%, Action 3.7%

Command the skies. Crush the ground. Conquer The Locker. A grand action-adventure where you play as two halves of one legendary pirate — DAVY (Head) and JONES (Body). DAVY commands your flying ship in roguelite sky battles; JONES unleashes visceral first-person combat on the islands.

Why similar: Pirates 50.3% ★, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Combat 6.7%, Action 5.7%

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.4%, Loot 21.3%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Isometric 7%

Witness the rise of piracy in this prologue to Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Command and customise a powerful warship on PC or in VR and take part in tense naval and land battles that will put your swashbuckling skills to the test.

Why similar: Pirates 46.1% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, Action RPG 16.9%, Historical 7.5%, RPG 3.3%

Pirates ahead! The pirate girls on Skull Island have yet to witness the true extent of your prowess, Captain. Can you conquer them one by one with your ❤SKILLS❤ and plunder that precious treasure onto your ship?

Why similar: Pirates 49.6% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Funny 4%

You have been a knight. You have been a gladiator. Now for the first time in Swords and Sandals, you are a PIRATE! Embark upon the grandest adventure of all in Swords and Sandals Pirates, the latest epic chapter in the hugely popular RPG series!

Why similar: Pirates 47.4% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Action RPG 14%, Top-Down 5.7%, Adventure 3.9%

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action RPG 22.7%, Loot 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, RPG 4.5%

Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!

Why similar: Pirates 55.7% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Action RPG 12.3%, Adventure 2.8%, RPG 2.3%

Get ready for ‘Corsairs Legacy’. It’s an open-world adventure in the Caribbean, the historical pirate life simulator. Sail the sea, fight the enemies, and explore islands. Will you rise to become a legendary pirate or meet your end at the hands of your enemies? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Pirates 42.8% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Historical 7.9%

Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.5%, Fantasy 10%, RPG 9.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 8.1%

Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 53.8%, Top-Down 23.3%, Action 7.3%, Combat 7.1%, RPG 6.8%

All Guns On Deck is a naval strategy, real time tactics action rpg with a unique battle system and unforgiving world to conquer.

Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Adventure 27.1%, Action 24%, Indie 21.2%

Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!

Why similar: Pirates 65.3% ★, Naval 21.2% ★, Adventure 4.8%, RPG 4.2%, Action 3.9%

Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

Why similar: Shooter 51%, Funny 18.4%, Action 14.1%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Action RPG 22.3%, Loot 19.8%, Top-Down 11.3%, Isometric 9.6%

Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.

Why similar: Pirates 43% ★, Action RPG 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Top-Down 8.4%, RPG 3.9%

Islands of the Caliph is an old-school inspired action RPG based on Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual tradition. A KEYBOARD ONLY 1980s style Dungeon Crawler with an open world.

Why similar: Pirates 60.5% ★, Action RPG 28.8%, Fantasy 3.8%, Adventure 3%, Indie 1.8%

Furious Seas puts you in command as captain of a deadly pirate ship. Navigate through treacherous waters and blast apart fearsome enemy fleets in this thrilling VR adventure like no other. Carve out your legend today amidst the Furious Seas.

Why similar: Pirates 67.9% ★, Naval 13.8% ★, Action 5.7%, Indie 4.9%, Shooter 4.8%

Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.

Why similar: Pirates 62.8% ★, Naval 15.3% ★, Isometric 12.2%, RPG 4.4%, Fantasy 3.4%

Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

Why similar: Pirates 46.9% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Action RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Historical 6.9%

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Pirates 40.7% ★, Loot 26.8%, Action 11.1%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 10%