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Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 14 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Hades and Boneraiser Minions lead the list, with The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ reaching a 90/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel special.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Games like Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

14 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometric

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 shooter

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

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#2Hades

iRank94

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreProceduralMythologyFantasyIsometric

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, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreCasualDarkProceduralFantasyIsometric

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 ranged combat, offline and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeProceduralMythologySkill TreeCozy

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KOC80· 6

Year 2022Dev ALPHAWING · PlayismPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting, while skipping shooter

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#5Crawl

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 7.3KRAWG👍 81%· 132IGDB60· 1OC79· 21

Year 2014Dev Powerhoof · Surprise AttackPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, offline and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

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#6Voidigo

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural

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, ranged combat and offline, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreCasualDarkProceduralFantasy

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 ranged combat, offline and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106

Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, online features and offline, while skipping shooter

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyIsometric

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 offline, while skipping shooter

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting medieval and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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#11Nova Drift

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualProceduralEarly Access

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: ranged combat, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

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 offline, while skipping action RPG combat

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#13Avencast: Rise of the Mage

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkProceduralFantasySkill TreeIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping shooter

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#14Muck

iRank93

GenreRoguelikeSubgenrePure Roguelike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 183K

Year 2021Dev DaniOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: roguelike runs, procedural generation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?: The closest game to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?: The three closest games to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel are: 1. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ (90/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Hades (84/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Boneraiser Minions (83/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 14 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Hades similar to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?: Yes, very much so — Hades scores 84/100 similarity to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. They share 11 attributes, including roguelike runs and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?: The best Roguelike games similar to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel are The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Hades, Boneraiser Minions and Samurai Bringer. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel attributes like roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter.
How is similarity to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel calculated?: We compare Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.