Games Like The Ascent

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.4%, Isometric 7.7%, Violent 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This brutal top-down shooter perfectly captures the gritty, neon-soaked cyberpunk aesthetic and fast-paced combat of The Ascent.

Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master. Play solo or with friends.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, Isometric 12.7%, Co-op 8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that focuses on character customization and corporate-themed missions, directly echoing the core gameplay loop of The Ascent.

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: Cyberpunk 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Dystopian 7%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that leans heavily into cyberpunk themes, featuring destructible environments and cybernetic upgrades.

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 55.6%, Co-op 11.9%, Isometric 11.4%, Open World 10.3%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based, isometric cyberpunk tactical game that mirrors the corporate dystopia and urban exploration found in The Ascent.

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 41.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%, Cyberpunk 11.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Isometric 8%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its satisfying, high-intensity top-down shooting mechanics and deep weapon customization that rivals the combat feel of The Ascent.

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 30.9%, Co-op 25.8%, Futuristic 16.2%, RPG 16.1%, Character Customization 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar isometric perspective with intense cooperative shooter mechanics and deep character progression in a sci-fi setting.

The game is an isometric shooter. The story revolves around Yanus- a private investigator with a troubled past trying to solve the case of stolen data while fighting his inner demons, urban gangs and an omnipotent corporation responsible for the decay of the city he once used to call his own.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Shooter 12%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter set in a gritty, futuristic world that shares the same dark, industrial cyberpunk vibe as The Ascent.

Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Isometric 15.2%, RPG 14.2%, Open World 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that provides a similar sense of scale, loot-driven progression, and visceral combat in a dark sci-fi universe.

Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Co-op 16.6%, Action 12.6%, Action RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, isometric action game that emphasizes co-op play and character-based abilities in a futuristic setting.

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Isometric 29.4%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 14%, Co-op 10.8%, Character Customization 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that offers deep character building and visual fidelity comparable to The Ascent's high-end graphics.

Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.5%, Co-op 19.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on co-op gameplay and distinct character classes, mirroring the action-heavy nature of The Ascent.

Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Cyberpunk 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Isometric 12.5%, Dystopian 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct isometric perspective and a heavy, industrial cyberpunk aesthetic with a focus on destructive vehicle combat.

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 33.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Co-op 20.1%, Shooter 13.3%, PvE 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric co-op shooter that emphasizes team coordination and intense combat against overwhelming odds.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Co-op 22.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A premier isometric co-op shooter that demands high-level teamwork and tactical positioning similar to The Ascent's combat encounters.

Become a Hired Gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable. Embark on a fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city.

Why similar: Shooter 27.3%, Gore 20.9%, Violent 17.9%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this game delivers the same high-octane, industrial-cyberpunk action and weapon variety.

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

Why similar: Co-op 39.4%, Shooter 23%, RPG 17%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op shooter that provides the same level of intense combat and gear-based progression, albeit from a third-person perspective.

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Why similar: Co-op 25.3%, Isometric 16%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric spin-off offers polished action and co-op gameplay that feels very similar to the movement and combat flow of The Ascent.

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Dystopian 10.4%, Gore 10.3%, Violent 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: While a first-person shooter, it captures the exact corporate-dystopian cyberpunk atmosphere and heavy combat feel of The Ascent.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 49.5%, Isometric 18.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 9.7%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more tactical, this game offers a stunning cyberpunk-inspired world and fluid, high-style isometric action.

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.8%, Isometric 18.2%, Open World 13.9%, Action RPG 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world that shares the gritty, dark, and detailed environmental design found in The Ascent.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 56.4%, Isometric 18.9%, RPG 18.6%, Adventure 2.1%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An essential isometric cyberpunk RPG that excels in world-building and narrative depth, perfect for those who enjoyed the setting of The Ascent.

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Isometric 25.6%, Open World 18.5%, Violent 16%, RPG 14.4%, Co-op 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep isometric RPG that offers the same level of world-building and choice-driven narrative as the best parts of The Ascent.

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.4%, RPG 19.8%, Open World 18.3%, Violent 11.3%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action game that focuses on limb-targeting and gear-based progression within a gritty, industrial setting.

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 25.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Shooter 12.7%, Co-op 10.1%, Gore 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure top-down shooter experience that focuses on overwhelming waves of enemies and weapon upgrades.

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: Co-op 54.9%, Isometric 14.8%, RPG 11.9%, Action 10%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game with strong co-op elements and character-based progression that feels mechanically polished.

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

Why similar: Co-op 28.6%, RPG 18.4%, Action RPG 17.5%, Split Screen 16.3% ★, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-RPG that shares the dark, atmospheric, and challenging nature of the environments found in The Ascent.

Generation Zero is a stealth-action shooter where you wage guerilla warfare against lethal mechanical enemies. Explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era, take part in the resistance alone or with up to three friends in seamless co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 33.1%, Open World 30.1%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 7.6%, PvE 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world shooter that emphasizes survival and tactical combat against robotic enemies in a dense, atmospheric environment.

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

Why similar: Co-op 38.2%, Shooter 24.9%, RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 12.1%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op shooter that excels at delivering intense, wave-based combat against hordes of enemies in a dark sci-fi environment.

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Why similar: Open World 45.9%, RPG 17.5%, Character Customization 10.3%, Action 9.9%, Action RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG that features a unique aesthetic and character-driven progression similar to the RPG elements in The Ascent.

Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Character Customization 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action game that emphasizes movement and shooting in a stylized, industrial setting.

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

Why similar: Co-op 33.1%, RPG 17%, Shooter 10.6%, Open World 9%, Gore 7.5%

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

Why similar: Co-op 40.6%, RPG 19.3%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.6%, Violent 7.2%

2045. Life's never been cheaper. Shells mean you can come back if you have money. You used to. Now you're on the bottom in a cyberpunk sprawl. Claw your way back up through wet work as a Shell Runner, in a PvE extraction looter shooter, where a gig can make you rich - or broke.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Cyberpunk 24.5%, Dystopian 13.4%, Co-op 12.8%, Shooter 11.3%

Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Cyberpunk 21.6%, Co-op 11.3%, Action RPG 9%

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Cyberpunk 20.3%, Open World 14.8%, Action 12.6%, Violent 10.9%

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: Co-op 51%, Shooter 35.7%, Action 9.1%, Indie 4.2%

From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Co-op 17.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Action RPG 10.2%

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.

Why similar: Isometric 18.6%, Co-op 17.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 11.8%, Violent 9.9%

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: Cyberpunk 48.4%, Co-op 25.3%, Action 12%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Adventure 4.4%

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: Top-Down Shooter 44.2%, Co-op 26.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 8.1%, Cyberpunk 6.6%

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Why similar: Co-op 22.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Split Screen 12.4% ★, Action 11.2%, Gore 10.5%

In this 2-player twin-stick shooter, use a friendly drone for a game-changing abilities. Survive waves, upgrade, and uncover the mystery in this cooperative, action-packed experience.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Isometric 11.7%, Co-op 11%, Shooter 8.6%

The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

Why similar: Isometric 57.8%, Action RPG 42.2%

Survive in a city controlled by a game corporation. Residents have to buy DLC for every unfinished product, developers are forced to make endless sequels, and lootboxes are now sold even at the grocery store. Stop the madness or join it in the cybernetic stealth-shooter Geeksos.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Violent 14%, RPG 12.1%, Action 6.5%

Memory Lost is a story-driven fast-paced cyberpunk shooter where you are not just fighting enemies — you become them. Possess enemies, adapt their weapons and skills, and fight ruthless corporations. Uncover secrets, upgrade abilities, and shape your own fate in this world.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Cyberpunk 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Isometric 13.8%, Shooter 9.5%

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: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Cyberpunk 22.1%, Split Screen 11.1% ★, RPG 7.3%

In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!

Why similar: RPG 30.3%, Action RPG 23.7%, Isometric 14.6%, Co-op 13.4%, Action 10.7%

Our fears about the future came to pass. Millions eke out a pathetic existence soaked by drizzling rain and lit by flickering neons. One of them is you, a lone detective with a dark past. Sneak, shoot, and investigate alone or with partners, learning that some things are better left buried.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.2%, Co-op 20.4%, Isometric 17.9%, RPG 10.6%, Futuristic 9.1%

Ascend from your shelter. Ruin everything. Escape the wretched island. ⚔️🔨🎣🌱🌵🍰 Explore. Fight. Level up. Survive. Gather. Craft. Harvest. Hunt. Build. Farm. Solve puzzles. Fish. Cook. Live. Enjoy the bittersweet post-apocalypse.

Why similar: Open World 39.9%, Dystopian 24.3%, RPG 18%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 6%

Inspired by classic top-down action games, Glitchpunk lets you brawl, shoot and drive your way through a dystopian future. As an android bounty hunter in a brutal world of gangs, cults and corporations there’s plenty of work for you. Lock and load, let her rip!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Open World 11.7%, Dystopian 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 53.3%, Open World 20.1%, Futuristic 11.5%, RPG 7.7%, Action 2.9%

Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Action 19.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Dystopian 13.6%, Indie 9%

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 58%, Co-op 15.2%, RPG 13.3%, Action 4.4%, Shooter 3.6%

A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

Why similar: Isometric 41.3%, RPG 28.4%, Open World 20.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 3.3%

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Co-op 36.1%, Gore 17.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Violent 13.5%, RPG 8.6%

Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a subterranean base, either alone or in a group of up to 3 players.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Co-op 14.7%, Isometric 14%, Shooter 11%

Isometric insurgent simulator. Fight on foot and in vehicles, build and steal a private arsenal and bring the war home to the businessmen who started it all in this continuation of the Brigador saga.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Isometric 13.5%, Dystopian 11.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.8%

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: Cyberpunk 44.4%, Dystopian 19.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Futuristic 12.3%, Action 6.2%

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: Cyberpunk 29.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Co-op 14.2%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Dystopian 9.9%