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We filtered the 26 games similar to COMPOUND down to the 18 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Star of Providence, Tiny Rogues and Dead Estate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to COMPOUND.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

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Dev Bevan McKechnie

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to COMPOUND is Star of Providence — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Tiny Rogues and Dead Estate follow close behind.

#1Star of Providence97 #2Tiny Rogues92 #3Dead Estate91 #4Dungeon of the Endless79 #5Crypt of the NecroDancer75

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The best hardcore games like COMPOUND

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to COMPOUND. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Star of Providence

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Star of Providence

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 90%· 21MC84

Year 2017Dev Team D-13Playtime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual topdown, while skipping setting cyberpunk

92

Tiny Rogues

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel ArtEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 11K

Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual topdown, while skipping setting cyberpunk

91

Dead Estate

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 6.5K

Year 2020Dev Milkbar Lads · 2 Left ThumbsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Web

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping setting cyberpunk

#4Dungeon of the Endless

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Dungeon of the Endless

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 14KIGDB79· 9OC79· 39

Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and real-time strategy, while skipping melee combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Crypt of the NecroDancer

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Crypt of the NecroDancer

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 81%· 598MC87IGDB88· 9OC87· 47

Year 2015Dev Brace Yourself Games · Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping ranged combat

#6Neon Curves Racing

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Neon Curves Racing

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralCyberpunkLootExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 86%· 24KRAWG👍 52%· 142MC78IGDB90· 1

Year 2020Dev Veewo Games · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like COMPOUND, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping visual 3d

53

ULTRAKILL

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCyberpunkFirst PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 228KRAWG👍 87%· 141

Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like COMPOUND, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping roguelike runs

52

Ghostrunner

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreCyberpunkFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115

Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with COMPOUND: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

#9Straimium Immortaly

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Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 173

Year 2016Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with COMPOUND: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting cyberpunk

#10Dungeon Munchies

51

Dungeon Munchies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreExplorationPixel ArtEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with COMPOUND: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Touhou Luna Nights

50

Touhou Luna Nights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1

Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed COMPOUND, expect deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#12Ninja Gaiden Sigma

50

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreMagic

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed COMPOUND, expect deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

#13BlazBlue Entropy Effect

49

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralCyberpunkPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed COMPOUND, expect deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

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

49

Noita

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 87KRAWG👍 78%· 296MC76IGDB81· 2OC79· 21

Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed COMPOUND, expect deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Steam GOG itch.io

49

Comix Zone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreCyberpunkMagic

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like COMPOUND, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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