5 Roguelike games like Hollow Survivors 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 42 games similar to Hollow Survivors down to the 5 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Elden Ring Nightreign, The Flame in the Flood and FTL: Faster Than Light top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hollow Survivors.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best roguelike games like Hollow Survivors

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hollow Survivors. 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.

#1Elden Ring NightreignClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

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

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and game mode.

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#2The Flame in the FloodClosest on game mode

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hollow Survivors.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3FTL: Faster Than Light

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloHardcoreProceduralIsometric2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, 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 Hollow Survivors: combat.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Domestic DogClosest on visuals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeProceduralExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Warning: Content Below may not be suitable for Cats, any similarities to real dogs is purely coincidental. In Domestic Dog, you take control of a randomized dog in a randomized house and survive the harsh domestic life! Explore the city and interact with the world for discover items and secrets.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe relaxing, 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 Hollow Survivors: visuals and game mode.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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