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We filtered the 13 games similar to Core Keeper down to the 11 that fit the “Solo” category. Lethal Company, Trove and Enshrouded top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Core Keeper.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best solo games like Core Keeper

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Core Keeper. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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.

#1Lethal Company

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerNarrativeProceduralExplorationLoot

Steam👍 97%· 507KRAWG👍 88%· 154

Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#2Trove

iRank61

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralExplorationCraftingLootBase BuildingPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12

Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Core Keeper, expect deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with MMO world and community, action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCrafting

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Core Keeper: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingCraftingExploration

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Core Keeper, it's known for deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

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#5Dungeon of the Endless

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloCo-opMultiplayerProceduralExplorationLootPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 85%· 14KIGDB79· 9OC79· 39

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

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, tower defense planning and real-time strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Crypt of the NecroDancer

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloCo-opMultiplayerProceduralExplorationLootIsometricPixel Art2D

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, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#7Dungeons of Dredmor

iRank78

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloCasualProceduralLootExplorationCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 5.4KRAWG👍 61%· 145MC79IGDB70· 1

Year 2011Dev Gaslamp GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, vibe casual and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 90%· 21MC84

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

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 11K

Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10Dead Estate

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloProceduralExplorationLootIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 6.5K

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

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#11COMPOUND

iRank97

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 2.1K

Dev Bevan McKechniePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, procedural generation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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