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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 40 games similar to HoloCure - Save the Fans! down to the 6 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Bit Blaster XL, Diamo XL and FTL: Faster Than Light top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to HoloCure - Save the Fans!.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best hardcore games like HoloCure - Save the Fans!

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to HoloCure - Save the Fans!. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Bit Blaster XLClosest on genre

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasual2DPixel Art

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 vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting space and setting cartoon, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 HoloCure - Save the Fans!: setting.

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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 vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and social trading, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 HoloCure - Save the Fans!: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for HoloCure - Save the Fans!.

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#3FTL: Faster Than LightClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloHardcoreProceduralIsometricTop-Down2D

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 deep RPG systems

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 HoloCure - Save the Fans!: combat and setting.

It predates HoloCure - Save the Fans! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

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 HoloCure - Save the Fans!: setting and visuals.

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#5Elden Ring Nightreign

iRank82

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

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

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from HoloCure - Save the Fans!: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for HoloCure - Save the Fans!.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralMultiplayer

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 adventure storytelling

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 HoloCure - Save the Fans!: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for HoloCure - Save the Fans!.

It predates HoloCure - Save the Fans! by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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