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We filtered the 17 games similar to Bore Blasters down to the 14 that fit the “Melee” category. Hades, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Children of Morta top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bore Blasters.

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The best melee games like Bore Blasters

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bore Blasters. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1HadesClosest overall match

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Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190

Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Hades is a rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and visuals.

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#2The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

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Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, shooter and horror tension, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bore Blasters.

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#3Children of MortaClosest on setting

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Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106

Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and game mode.

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#4Avencast: Rise of the Mage

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Avencast: Rise of the Mage is an action RPG game developed by ClockStone Software. The game combines the elements of a beat-em-up, quest and puzzle games. ###Plot A young mage is brought up by an old wizard and is sent to Avencast wizardry academy.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bore Blasters.

It predates Bore Blasters by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Legend of DungeonClosest on visuals

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SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2DPixel Art

Steam👍 73%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 47MC62IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Robot Loves KittyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping vibe casual

As you journey deep into the dungeon, you will find weapons, items, and long forgotten magic.. ..if you're lucky, it might help you to fight off the droves of mysterious creatures you will encounter.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bore Blasters.

It predates Bore Blasters by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootPixel Art2D

Steam👍 91%· 21KIGDB74· 5OC77· 39

Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and game mode.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KOC80· 6

Year 2022Dev ALPHAWING · PlayismPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and setting.

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Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27

Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, vibe casual and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE - Nova Drift is a "Roguelite" space shooter which melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to shape its abilities and weaponry to your desires in a matter of minutes.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: setting and combat.

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#9Voidigo

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.8K

Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, ranged combat and offline, while skipping vibe casual

Voidigo is a chaotic and colorful roguelite shooter with a focus on dynamic boss fights. Equip one of the many ranged weapons and fight back the corruption. Or use one of the melee weapons if you prefer a more personal approach. Dodge attacks and stomp your enemies to gain the upper hand. The many bosses of Voidigo will put up a good fight, relentlessly fueled by the void's corruption.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and game mode.

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#10Crawl

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 7.3KRAWG👍 81%· 132IGDB60· 1OC79· 21

Year 2014Dev Powerhoof · Surprise AttackPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, procedural generation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Crawl is 2D rogue-like game with beat em’ up elements and heavy emphasis on local multiplayer. ###Gameplay In Crawl, up to four players or bots explore randomly generated dungeons. One player controls the hero while the other three are spirits.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and game mode.

It predates Bore Blasters by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeCasualProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49

Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, vibe casual and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

Vampire Survivors is currently a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. There's no place where to hide, all you can do is try to survive a cursed night and get as much gold as possible for the next survivor, before Death inevitably puts an end to your struggles.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: combat.

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#12Boneraiser Minions

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeCasualProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, vibe casual and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

~ In a time long ago, those with forbidden power over the dead were branded as wretched Boneraisers. Such heathen were hunted, hanged, burnt, and staked, and their remains sealed within sanctified mausoleums.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: game mode and combat.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, procedural generation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

PRELUDE AVAILABLE NOWhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2316660 About the GameHalls of Torment is a horde survival game in a pre rendered retro look reminiscent of RPGs from the late 90s. Choose one of many hero characters and descend into the deadly Halls of Torment. Fight unholy horrors from beyond and survive wave after wave until you face one of the tormented lords.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: tone and setting.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyMagic

Steam👍 89%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 320MC78IGDB83· 5OC78· 42

Year 2015Dev Defiant DevelopmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Bore Blasters, it's known for roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and action RPG combat, while skipping vibe casual

Hand of Fate is an unusual combination of various genres. It is based on mechanics typical for deck-building board games, but also features rogue-like and hack-and-slash elements. Its approach to the storytelling is typical for tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons.

Where it drifts furthest from Bore Blasters: visuals and setting.

It predates Bore Blasters by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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