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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 5 that fit the “Narrative” category. Halls of Torment, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Hades top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cat Bait.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best narrative games like Cat Bait

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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals66Tone52

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#2The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+Closest on setting

iRank76

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralHorrorFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

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

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, horror tension and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Cat Bait: game mode and combat.

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

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals82Tone50Combat49

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#3Hades

iRank94

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

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

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

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

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

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 Cat Bait: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone54Combat51Setting34

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#4Avencast: Rise of the Mage

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasy

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

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation

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

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 Cat Bait: visuals and tone.

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

It predates Cat Bait by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat41Setting37Tone17

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106

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

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation

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

Where it drifts furthest from Cat Bait: game mode and tone.

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

Genre100World100Visuals81Setting71Combat52Tone19

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