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 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.3%, Isometric 7.4%, 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 found in 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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Shooter 7.3%, Dystopian 7%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelite set in a cyberpunk mega-structure that features destructible environments and intense, upgrade-heavy combat.

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 30.8%, Co-op 25.8%, Futuristic 16.2%, RPG 16.1%, Character Customization 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, sci-fi tactical experience with top-down shooting mechanics and robust co-op support that mirrors the intensity of 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 42%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.1%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Co-op 10.7%, Isometric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features highly satisfying, tactical weapon mechanics and a top-down perspective that rewards precision and build customization.

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 56.4%, Co-op 11.7%, Isometric 10.9%, Open World 10.2%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based, isometric cyberpunk game that emphasizes tactical infiltration and futuristic technology in a sprawling open city.

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 30.3%, Co-op 22.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for chaotic, top-down co-op shooting that emphasizes teamwork and heavy firepower against overwhelming odds.

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 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that leans heavily into the cyberpunk genre with a focus on environmental storytelling and visceral combat.

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 29.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Co-op 16.8%, Action 12.5%, Action RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action RPG that features cooperative play and a variety of sci-fi classes to master.

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 22.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Isometric 12.3%, Dystopian 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique top-down action game set in a dark, cyberpunk-inspired future with heavy emphasis on vehicle combat and environmental destruction.

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 21.1%, Violent 18.1%, Action 12.9%, Cyberpunk 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe that shares the industrial, gritty, and vertical level design of The Ascent.

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 27.5%, Co-op 20.2%, Shooter 13.2%, PvE 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down, squad-based co-op shooter that delivers intense sci-fi action and tactical depth.

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Gore 12.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Violent 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, top-down tactical shooting that emphasizes movement and precision in a gritty urban setting.

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%, Cyberpunk 13.8%, Isometric 12.5%, Co-op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that directly tackles the corporate-dystopia theme with top-down action and character customization.

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 39.8%, Co-op 20.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op shooter featuring robotic protagonists and intense combat that feels very similar to The Ascent's gameplay loop.

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Dystopian 10.6%, Gore 10.2%, Violent 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a definitive cyberpunk police experience with heavy, satisfying gunplay and a world that feels lived-in and dangerous.

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 50.1%, Isometric 17.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 9.7%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: While more strategic, this game offers a stunning, stylized cyberpunk world and isometric perspective that fans of The Ascent will appreciate.

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 18.9%, Co-op 17.2%, Isometric 14.8%, RPG 14.2%, Open World 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that provides deep character progression and a dark, industrial atmosphere similar to The Ascent.

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 29.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Co-op 18%, Shooter 10.6%, Action RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, top-down co-op shooter that focuses on squad-based survival and heavy weaponry against alien threats.

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 25.7%, Isometric 15.7%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that features excellent co-op mechanics and satisfying combat encounters.

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: Cyberpunk 59.6%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-octane cyberpunk shooter that focuses on intense combat against robotic hordes in a decaying futuristic city.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Co-op 32.5%, RPG 20.4%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 9.1%, Gore 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, top-down immersive sim with cyberpunk elements that allows for massive freedom in how you approach missions.

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 26.4%, Cyberpunk 24.8%, Dystopian 13.5%, Co-op 12.8%, Shooter 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An extraction-based top-down shooter that emphasizes looting and tactical survival in a cyberpunk-inspired environment.

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 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Isometric 11.5%, Co-op 11.1%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes tactical decision-making and co-op play within a dark, futuristic setting.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 59.6%, Violent 13.8%, Gore 11.5%, Action 11%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking cyberpunk aesthetic and ultra-fast, one-hit-kill combat that rewards precision and quick reflexes.

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 28.9%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 14%, Co-op 11%, Character Customization 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visually impressive isometric action-RPG that offers deep character customization and visceral combat.

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 57.4%, Gore 15.7%, Violent 14.1%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-stylized, top-down arena shooter that captures the neon-drenched aesthetic and fast-paced combat of the cyberpunk genre.

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%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Cyberpunk 21.9%, Co-op 11.4%, Action RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with roguelite elements and online co-op that focuses on fast-paced, procedural combat.

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 40.7%, RPG 19.2%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.5%, Violent 7.2%

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 25.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Co-op 10.2%, Gore 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, pure top-down shooter that focuses on overwhelming odds and satisfying weapon progression.

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 39.7%, Shooter 22.8%, RPG 16.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 5.8%

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%, Co-op 21.4%, Isometric 20.6%, RPG 15.4%, Local Co-Op 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished isometric action-RPG that focuses on movement-based combat and diverse weapon loadouts.

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

Why similar: Co-op 33.4%, RPG 16.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Open World 9%, Gore 7.6%

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 24.7%, RPG 19.5%, Open World 18.3%, Violent 11.2%, Action 9.3%

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.5%, Open World 18.4%, Shooter 14.8%, RPG 10.7%, Gore 8.5%

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 24.5%, Character Customization 12.3%, RPG 12.2%, Action 8.4%

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 28.2%, Isometric 17.8%, Open World 13.7%, Action RPG 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.1%

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 28.8%, RPG 18.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, Split Screen 16.3% ★, Action 9.4%

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 22.9%, Cyberpunk 20.6%, Open World 14.4%, Action 12.7%, Violent 10.9%

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 44.8%, Dystopian 19.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Futuristic 12.2%, Action 6.1%

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 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Character Customization 6.9%

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 54.7%, Isometric 14.5%, RPG 12%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 4.5%

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 33.4%, Open World 29.5%, Shooter 21.6%, PvE 7.9%, Action 7.5%

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 41.1%, RPG 28.6%, Open World 20.5%, Adventure 6.4%, Indie 3.4%

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 25.3%, Open World 18.4%, Violent 16.1%, RPG 14.4%, Co-op 13.3%

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 31.5%, Action 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Dystopian 13.8%, Indie 9.2%

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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Violent 13.8%, RPG 12.1%, Action 6.5%

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 48.9%, Co-op 25.3%, Action 11.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Adventure 4.4%

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 18.3%, Co-op 17.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 11.8%, Violent 9.8%

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 35.5%, Action 9.2%, Indie 4.3%

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 59.1%, Isometric 19.5%, Co-op 8%, RPG 7.9%, Character Customization 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 36.5%, Gore 17.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Violent 13.3%, RPG 8.6%

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 23.6%, Cyberpunk 22.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Isometric 13.5%, Shooter 9.4%

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

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Cyberpunk 22.5%, Split Screen 11.1% ★, RPG 7.3%

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 57.3%, Action RPG 42.7%

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 34.7%, Co-op 20.5%, Isometric 17.5%, RPG 10.5%, Futuristic 9.1%

From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 52.7%, Shooter 17.5%, Violent 11%, Action RPG 9.6%, Action 5.5%

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: Co-op 24.8%, Isometric 22.1%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 14.5%

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 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Open World 11.5%, Dystopian 10.1%, Shooter 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 58.5%, Co-op 15.2%, RPG 13.1%, Action 4.3%, Shooter 3.5%