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Deadtime Defenders is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, melee combat and historical setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 15 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shadow Warrior 2, Borderlands 2 and Straimium Immortaly lead the list, with Shadow Warrior 2 reaching a 86/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Deadtime Defenders special.

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Year 2025Dev Ravenous Games Inc.

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The closest game to Deadtime Defenders is Shadow Warrior 2 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Borderlands 2 and Straimium Immortaly follow close behind.

#1Shadow Warrior 286 #2Borderlands 284 #3Straimium Immortaly83 #4Tom Clancy's The Division 284 #5Borderlands 384

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Games like Deadtime Defenders

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Shadow Warrior 2

86

Shadow Warrior 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMeleeRangedSci-FiLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 87%· 28KRAWG👍 61%· 608MC78IGDB78· 17OC77· 80

Year 2016Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

#2Borderlands 2

84

Borderlands 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloRangedMeleeSci-FiLoot

Steam👍 89%· 311KRAWG👍 79%· 3.3KMC89IGDB81· 17OC86· 23

Year 2012Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

#3Straimium Immortaly

83

Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiLoot2D

Steam👍 90%· 173

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

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

#4Tom Clancy's The Division 2

84

Tom Clancy's The Division 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opTacticalMeleeSci-FiHistoricalLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 79%· 34KIGDB85· 15OC83· 160

Year 2019Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Borderlands 3

84

Borderlands 3

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opRangedMeleeSci-FiLoot

Steam👍 81%· 163KRAWG👍 75%· 976MC83OC81· 143

Year 2019Dev 2K · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

83

Destiny 2

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloRangedMeleeTacticalSci-FiLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 77%· 646KRAWG👍 58%· 2.7KMC82IGDB82· 25OC84· 196

Year 2017Dev Bungie · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and competitive edge, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

81

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMeleeSci-FiLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53

Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

78

Borderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMeleeSci-FiLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 90%· 32KIGDB80· 8

Year 2009Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

82

Outriders

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMeleeSci-FiLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 67%· 61KIGDB78· 12OC73· 147

Year 2021Dev People Can Fly · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

#10Tom Clancy's The Division

81

Tom Clancy's The Division

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opTacticalMeleeSci-FiLoot

Steam👍 71%· 96KIGDB80· 22OC79· 119

Year 2016Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

78

Noita

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedLootCrafting2D

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

Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam GOG itch.io

#12Neon Curves Racing

80

Neon Curves Racing

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloRangedMeleeLootSkill Tree2D

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

#13Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

74

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMeleeLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 71%· 24KIGDB76· 7OC78· 149

Year 2022Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

48

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeRangedTacticalSci-FiHistorical

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Shared with Deadtime Defenders: deep RPG systems, shooter and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and turn-based strategy, while skipping fighting mechanics

49

Darwinia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalRangedSci-Fi

Steam👍 80%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC84IGDB82· 3

Year 2005Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Deadtime Defenders: deep RPG systems, combat tactical and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Deadtime Defenders?: The closest game to Deadtime Defenders is Shadow Warrior 2, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Deadtime Defenders?: The three closest games to Deadtime Defenders are: 1. Shadow Warrior 2 (86/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Borderlands 2 (84/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Straimium Immortaly (83/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Deadtime Defenders's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 15 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Borderlands 2 similar to Deadtime Defenders?: Yes, very much so — Borderlands 2 scores 84/100 similarity to Deadtime Defenders. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Deadtime Defenders?: The best RPG games similar to Deadtime Defenders are Shadow Warrior 2, Borderlands 2, Straimium Immortaly and Tom Clancy's The Division 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Deadtime Defenders attributes like deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter.
How is similarity to Deadtime Defenders calculated?: We compare Deadtime Defenders against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Deadtime Defenders experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Deadtime Defenders?: Yes — Destiny 2 is free and scores well on similarity to Deadtime Defenders. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.