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Enter the Gungeon is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We compared Enter the Gungeon against over 6,700 titles across 21 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Cuphead, Nuclear Throne and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth lead the list, with Cuphead reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Enter the Gungeon special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS
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HardcoreCozySoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Dodge Roll

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The closest game to Enter the Gungeon is Cuphead — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Nuclear Throne and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Enter the Gungeon

41 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Enter the Gungeon. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

Cuphead
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC87IGDB87· 17OC88· 214
Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping roguelike runs

Nuclear Throne
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralPixel ArtIsometricTop-Down2D
Steam👍 96%· 20KRAWG👍 83%· 301IGDB84· 4OC86· 24
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometricPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27
Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Maiden and Spell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
MultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreCozyFantasyIsometric2D
Steam👍 97%· 925
Year 2020Dev mino_devPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

Brotato
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralIsometricTop-Down2D
Steam👍 96%· 114KRAWG👍 84%· 142OC75· 6
Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcore
Steam👍 96%· 3.4KRAWG👍 85%· 603MC87IGDB83· 3
Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Metal Slug X
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1
Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

DOOM
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCozyProcedural2DPixel Art
Steam👍 99%· 1.9K
Year 2018Dev Veyeral Games · The Hidden LevelsPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and early access, while skipping adventure storytelling

Roboquest
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralLoot
Steam👍 95%· 24KRAWG👍 84%· 44IGDB83· 3OC85· 12
Year 2020Dev RyseUp StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, setting scifi and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

Paint the Town Red
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 32KRAWG👍 80%· 68IGDB70· 2OC67· 13
Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Hotline Miami
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreIsometricPixel ArtTop-Down2D
Steam👍 97%· 122KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC85IGDB86· 10
Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

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

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art
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 action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

BLUE REVOLVER
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreIsometricPixel Art2D
Steam👍 99%· 868
Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 8.5KRAWG👍 76%· 457MC81IGDB78· 8OC83· 44
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Enter the Gungeon?
The closest game to Enter the Gungeon is Cuphead, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Enter the Gungeon?
The three closest games to Enter the Gungeon are: 1. Cuphead (94/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Nuclear Throne (95/100, 17 shared attributes) 3. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (93/100, 19 shared attributes). All share Enter the Gungeon's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is Nuclear Throne similar to Enter the Gungeon?
Yes, very much so — Nuclear Throne scores 95/100 similarity to Enter the Gungeon. They share 17 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Enter the Gungeon?
The best Shooter games similar to Enter the Gungeon are Cuphead, Nuclear Throne, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Maiden and Spell. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Enter the Gungeon attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Enter the Gungeon calculated?
We compare Enter the Gungeon against every game in our catalog using 21 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 Enter the Gungeon experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.