9 Hardcore games like Crypt of the NecroDancer that you should try

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We filtered the 32 games similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer down to the 9 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Dungeon of the Endless, Tiny Rogues and Star of Providence top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crypt of the NecroDancer.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best hardcore games like Crypt of the NecroDancer

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crypt of the NecroDancer. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Dungeon of the Endless

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloCo-opMultiplayerHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 85%· 14KIGDB79· 9OC79· 39

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

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 11K

Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, visual topdown and early access, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art2D

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: ranged combat and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 2.1K

Dev Bevan McKechniePlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting cyberpunk and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootIsometricPixel 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 ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

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#6Magicka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 32KIGDB70· 2

Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting mythology and online features, while skipping puzzle design

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#7The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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#8DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 129KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC79IGDB87· 9OC87· 45

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~25hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72

Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Crypt of the NecroDancer, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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