5 Action RPG games like Cuphead that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Cuphead down to the 5 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Ruiner, Brotato and Clone Drone in the Danger Zone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cuphead.

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The best action RPG games like Cuphead

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cuphead. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Ruiner

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricDark

Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB76· 12OC77· 88

Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping precision platforming

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#2Brotato

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 114KRAWG👍 84%· 142OC75· 6

Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, survival mechanics and fighting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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#3Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 90%· 57

Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping precision platforming

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.3KRAWG👍 20%· 44IGDB69· 7OC67· 19

Year 2013Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Cuphead, expect shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

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