13 Roguelike games like Enter the Gungeon that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Enter the Gungeon down to the 13 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Nuclear Throne, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Paint the Town Red top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Enter the Gungeon.

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The best roguelike games like Enter the Gungeon

13 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.

#1Nuclear Throne

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

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#2The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

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#4The Binding of Isaac

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SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootIsometricTop-Down2D

Steam👍 95%· 62KRAWG👍 76%· 1.2KMC84IGDB84· 2

Year 2011Dev Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl · Edmund McMillenPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#5Brotato

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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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#7Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, horror tension and action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreCozyProceduralTop-DownIsometric

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Enter the Gungeon, expect shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Roboquest

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

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#11The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena 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

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#12Doom

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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#13BALL x PIT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedHardcoreProcedural2DTop-Down

Steam👍 96%· 25KRAWG👍 94%· 42OC86· 92

Year 2025Dev Kenny Sun · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings base building and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter

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