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We filtered the 14 games similar to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel down to the 10 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Hades, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Boneraiser Minions top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best games with a fantasy setting like Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1HadesClosest on genre

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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

Hades is a rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: progression and game mode.

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#2The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+Closest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: progression and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

It predates Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Boneraiser MinionsClosest on tone

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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

~ In a time long ago, those with forbidden power over the dead were branded as wretched Boneraisers. Such heathen were hunted, hanged, burnt, and staked, and their remains sealed within sanctified mausoleums.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: visuals and setting.

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#4Crawl

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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

Crawl is 2D rogue-like game with beat em’ up elements and heavy emphasis on local multiplayer. ###Gameplay In Crawl, up to four players or bots explore randomly generated dungeons. One player controls the hero while the other three are spirits.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: progression and tone.

It predates Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode79Visuals44Setting38

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

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: progression and tone.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode66Setting47Visuals44

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

Vampire Survivors is currently a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. There's no place where to hide, all you can do is try to survive a cursed night and get as much gold as possible for the next survivor, before Death inevitably puts an end to your struggles.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: visuals and setting.

Genre100World100Tone91Game mode65Combat42Setting38

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

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: progression and visuals.

Genre100World100Game mode79Combat50Tone47Setting46

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

PRELUDE AVAILABLE NOWhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2316660 About the GameHalls of Torment is a horde survival game in a pre rendered retro look reminiscent of RPGs from the late 90s. Choose one of many hero characters and descend into the deadly Halls of Torment. Fight unholy horrors from beyond and survive wave after wave until you face one of the tormented lords.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: visuals and game mode.

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#9Avencast: 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

Avencast: Rise of the Mage is an action RPG game developed by ClockStone Software. The game combines the elements of a beat-em-up, quest and puzzle games. ###Plot A young mage is brought up by an old wizard and is sent to Avencast wizardry academy.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

It predates Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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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

As you journey deep into the dungeon, you will find weapons, items, and long forgotten magic.. ..if you're lucky, it might help you to fight off the droves of mysterious creatures you will encounter.

Where it drifts furthest from Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

It predates Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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