6 Ranged games like Cat Bait that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Cat Bait down to the 6 that fit the “Ranged” category. Halls of Torment, Nova Drift and Vampire Survivors top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cat Bait.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best ranged games like Cat Bait

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cat Bait. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Halls of TormentClosest overall match

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

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

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

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

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 Cat Bait: setting.

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#2Nova DriftClosest on tone

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProcedural2DEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27

Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and setting space, while skipping horror tension

- 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 Cat Bait: setting.

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#3Vampire SurvivorsClosest on visuals

iRank93

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

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

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

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

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 Cat Bait: game mode.

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#4Boneraiser MinionsClosest on setting

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

~ 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 Cat Bait: game mode.

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#5Voidigo

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.8K

Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, offline and co op, while skipping horror tension

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 Cat Bait: game mode and tone.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals71Tone48Game mode20

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11

Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Cat Bait: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension

"Extremely fun game with constant action and virtually limitless replayability. Every new battle you start is different, there are endless possibilities of deck building with all 4 characters." - Jyren "I love this game!

Where it drifts furthest from Cat Bait: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Cat Bait.

It predates Cat Bait by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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