6 Hardcore games like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor down to the 6 that fit the “Hardcore” category. FTL: Faster Than Light, Race The Sun and Elden Ring Nightreign top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best hardcore games like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1FTL: Faster Than LightClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloHardcoreProceduralSpaceSci-FiIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping shooter

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in space civil war in the Galactic Federation. You control a spaceship that has to deliver an essential package of data to the Federation headquarters. This data can help defeat the rebel’s army and finish the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: combat.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Race The SunClosest on combat

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24

Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: setting and visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Elden Ring Nightreign

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: setting and visuals.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and setting cartoon, while skipping shooter

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals and combat.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasual2D

Steam👍 93%· 550

Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

This is an 'XL' version of my unreleased mobile game 'Diamo'. I have added/changed a variety of things to make it more suitable for the Steam platform. I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiRanged

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals and combat.

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