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Brotato is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, vibe casual and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 20 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nuclear Throne, Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and Enter the Gungeon lead the list, with Nuclear Throne reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Brotato special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

Tags

CasualHardcoreSoloMultiplayer

Year 2022Dev Blobfish

Stores

Steam ↗GOG ↗Epic ↗

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The closest game to Brotato is Nuclear Throne — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and Enter the Gungeon follow close behind.

#1Nuclear Throne96 #2Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter96 #3Enter the Gungeon93 #4Cuphead91 #5DOOM91

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Games like Brotato

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Nuclear Throne

96

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Nuclear Throne

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-FiIsometricTop-Down2D

Steam👍 96%· 20KRAWG👍 83%· 301IGDB84· 4OC86· 24

Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, post-apocalyptic world and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

#2Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

96

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi

Steam👍 96%· 3.4KRAWG👍 85%· 603MC87IGDB83· 3

Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

#3Enter the Gungeon

93

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Enter the Gungeon

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralIsometric2DTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 89KRAWG👍 82%· 1.1KMC84IGDB83· 13OC84· 79

Year 2016Dev Dodge Roll · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

91

iRank91

Cuphead

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcore2DIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC87IGDB87· 17OC88· 214

Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping roguelike runs

91

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DOOM

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi

Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

#6The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

90

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27

Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping survival mechanics

91

iRank85

Metal Slug X

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

90

iRank88

Roboquest

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 24KRAWG👍 84%· 44IGDB83· 3OC85· 12

Year 2020Dev RyseUp StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, online features and loot and gear systems, while skipping survival mechanics

#9Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

87

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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 90%· 57

Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, online features and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Ultimate Chicken Horse

87

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Ultimate Chicken Horse

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMeleeCasualHardcore2D

Steam👍 96%· 52KRAWG👍 89%· 228IGDB79· 5OC79· 23

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · Clever Endeavour GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Quake III Arena

86

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Quake III Arena

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi

Steam👍 96%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 530IGDB87· 3

Year 1999Dev id Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Maiden and Spell

85

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Maiden and Spell

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 925

Year 2020Dev mino_devPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Nintendo itch.io

#13The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

84

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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 99%· 1.9K

Year 2018Dev Veyeral Games · The Hidden LevelsPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

87

iRank87

Helldivers

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

Co-opOfflineMultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 90%· 33KIGDB84· 6OC83· 45

Year 2015Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space and online features, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Paint the Town Red

88

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Paint the Town Red

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 32KRAWG👍 80%· 68IGDB70· 2OC67· 13

Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Brotato?: The closest game to Brotato is Nuclear Throne, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 16 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Brotato?: The three closest games to Brotato are: 1. Nuclear Throne (96/100, 16 shared attributes) 2. Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Enter the Gungeon (93/100, 15 shared attributes). All share Brotato's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 20 dimensions.
Is Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter similar to Brotato?: Yes, very much so — Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter scores 96/100 similarity to Brotato. They share 10 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Brotato?: The best Shooter games similar to Brotato are Nuclear Throne, Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter, Enter the Gungeon and Cuphead. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Brotato attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs.
How is similarity to Brotato calculated?: We compare Brotato against every game in our catalog using 20 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Brotato experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.