9 Hardcore games like Nova Drift that you should try

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We filtered the 15 games similar to Nova Drift down to the 9 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Vampire Survivors, Boneraiser Minions and Halls of Torment top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nova Drift.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best hardcore games like Nova Drift

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Nova Drift. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Vampire Survivors

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProcedural2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting space

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProcedural2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting space

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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#4Hades

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralNarrative

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, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping vibe casual

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#5Voidigo

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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, offline and co op, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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 punishing difficulty

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

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11

Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Nova Drift: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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