10 Hardcore games like Halls of Torment that you should try

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We filtered the 15 games similar to Halls of Torment down to the 10 that fit the “Hardcore” category. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Hades and Vampire Survivors top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Halls of Torment.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best hardcore games like Halls of Torment

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Halls of Torment. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, shooter and horror tension, while skipping action RPG combat

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#2Hades

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190

Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting mythology and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49

Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, offline and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkProceduralFantasyPixel Art2DIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, offline and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27

Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#6Voidigo

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralTop-DownPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.8K

Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, offline and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 73%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 47MC62IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Robot Loves KittyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 91%· 21KIGDB74· 5OC77· 39

Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralFantasyTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11

Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Halls of Torment: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloHardcoreProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 213KRAWG👍 89%· 1.1KMC86IGDB93· 6OC89· 56

Year 2019Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Halls of Torment, expect roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

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