12 Hardcore games like Magicraft that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Magicraft down to the 12 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Noita, Neon Curves Racing and Straimium Immortaly top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Magicraft.

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The best hardcore games like Magicraft

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1NoitaClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreProceduralFantasyLootCrafting

Steam👍 95%· 87KRAWG👍 78%· 296MC76IGDB81· 2OC79· 21

Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Explore a variety of environments ranging from coal mines to freezing wastelands while delving deeper in search for unknown mysteries.

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: visuals and setting.

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#2Neon Curves RacingClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralLootIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 24KRAWG👍 52%· 142MC78IGDB90· 1

Year 2020Dev Veewo Games · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of looter shooters: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, ranged combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping turn-based strategy

Neon Abyss is a frantic roguelike action platformer features unlimited item synergies and unique dungeon evolving system. Each of your raids diversifies the dungeon experience and every choice you make alters the ruleset of the dungeon.

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: setting and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Straimium Immortaly

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralLoot

Steam👍 90%· 173

Year 2016Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and shooter

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: setting and visuals.

It predates Magicraft by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Tiny RoguesClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyLootTop-DownEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 11K

Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Magicraft, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Tiny Rogues is a fantasy rogue-lite dungeon crawler with rpg and bullet hell elements.Defeat all enemies in one room after another and choose the next reward you'll gain!At the end of each floor, you have to face a difficult boss encounter!Level up and build a powerful and unique character!

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: combat.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyLootIsometric

IGDB93· 4OC94· 140

Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Magicraft, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

With the end of the first Star Wars everyone believed that the greatest battle on Earth was over..... a big mistake. Year 2356, you are on Antauros, one of the most important bases for the Universal Federation. Located on Pluto, this base is strategically placed in this solar system.

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#6Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

IGDB75· 3

Year 2007Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Like Magicraft, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: visuals.

It predates Magicraft by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Ys: The Oath in FelghanaClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyLootTop-Down

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Magicraft, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.

It predates Magicraft by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyCrafting

Steam👍 68%· 4.0KIGDB57· 11OC56· 69

Year 2014Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Magicraft, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Magicraft.

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

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Steam GOG PS

#9Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicHardcoreFantasyLootIsometric

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Magicraft: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: visuals.

It predates Magicraft by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Magicraft: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: progression and visuals.

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#11Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreRanged

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Magicraft, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: visuals.

It predates Magicraft by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox

#12Comix Zone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcorePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Magicraft, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Magicraft: setting and visuals.

It predates Magicraft by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox

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