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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 12 games similar to RAM: Random Access Mayhem down to the 9 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Voidigo, Vampire Survivors and Boneraiser Minions top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RAM: Random Access Mayhem.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best hardcore games like RAM: Random Access Mayhem

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RAM: Random Access Mayhem. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1VoidigoClosest overall match

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralTop-DownPixel Art2D

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 single-player focus, while skipping combat tactical

Voidigo is a chaotic and colorful roguelite shooter with a focus on dynamic boss fights. Equip one of the many ranged weapons and fight back the corruption. Or use one of the melee weapons if you prefer a more personal approach. Dodge attacks and stomp your enemies to gain the upper hand. The many bosses of Voidigo will put up a good fight, relentlessly fueled by the void's corruption.

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#2Vampire SurvivorsClosest on game mode

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49

Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and vibe casual, while skipping combat tactical

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 RAM: Random Access Mayhem: setting.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and vibe casual, while skipping combat tactical

~ 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 RAM: Random Access Mayhem: setting.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opMeleeHardcoreProcedural2DPixel Art

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, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping ranged 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 RAM: Random Access Mayhem: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for RAM: Random Access Mayhem.

It predates RAM: Random Access Mayhem by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from RAM: Random Access Mayhem: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for RAM: Random Access Mayhem.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 91%· 21KIGDB74· 5OC77· 39

Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from RAM: Random Access Mayhem: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for RAM: Random Access Mayhem.

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#7Nova DriftClosest on combat

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

RangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi2DEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27

Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping combat tactical

- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE - Nova Drift is a "Roguelite" space shooter which melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to shape its abilities and weaponry to your desires in a matter of minutes.

Where it drifts furthest from RAM: Random Access Mayhem: game mode and setting.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

RangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art2DTop-Down

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

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

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 RAM: Random Access Mayhem: game mode and setting.

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#9Hades

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeHardcoreProceduralSoloNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190

Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping ranged combat

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 RAM: Random Access Mayhem: game mode and setting.

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