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We filtered the 40 games similar to [Redacted] down to the 16 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Straimium Immortaly, Neon Curves Racing and Noita top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to [Redacted].

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

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Year 2024Dev Striking Distance Studios

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to [Redacted] is Straimium Immortaly — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Neon Curves Racing and Noita follow close behind.

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16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to [Redacted]. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Straimium ImmortalyClosest overall match

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Straimium Immortaly

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-FiExplorationLoot

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 action RPG combat

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 [Redacted]: visuals.

It predates [Redacted] by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone86

#2Neon Curves RacingClosest on tone

77

Neon Curves Racing

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralLootExplorationIsometric

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 action RPG combat

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 [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression85Combat57

71

Noita

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLoot

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 action RPG combat

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 [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression82World60Combat47

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#4Bright Memory: InfiniteClosest on combat

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Bright Memory: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiDark

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Like [Redacted], it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, skill tree progression and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: progression and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone77Genre50Progression0

41

Hades II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootIsometric

IGDB93· 4OC94· 140

Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, fantasy world and skill tree progression, 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.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression84Tone82Genre50

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CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like [Redacted], it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings JRPG narrative and systems, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone82Setting56Genre50Visuals27

#7AkaneClosest on visuals

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Akane

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-FiIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Akane is an Arena Arcade-Slash where you kill your enemies with only 1 hit. The objective of the game is simple, to kill as many enemies as possible.All Features:Five different types of enemies:-Yakuza Guy: Yakuza pawn that appears all the time.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting.

Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals60Genre50Tone50

Steam GOG Nintendo

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Everhood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone76Genre50Visuals27

33

Ys Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationLoot

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

It predates [Redacted] by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Genre50Setting0

33

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone68Progression55Genre50Setting45

#11Star of Providence

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Star of Providence

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootTop-Down

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 90%· 21MC84

Year 2017Dev Team D-13Playtime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like [Redacted], it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals.

Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Combat51Genre50

#12BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping shooter

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100World100Tone79Genre50Setting0

32

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with [Redacted]: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone64Genre50Setting43Visuals0

32

COMPOUND

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLoot3D

Steam👍 97%· 2.1K

Dev Bevan McKechniePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

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

Download the demo now (button to the right) -> Difficulty adjustments and controls overhaul available now! COMPOUND, while still a very early work in progress, is a randomized, rogue-lite, free-roaming shooter for Virtual Reality veterans.

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Combat63Genre50

#15Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed [Redacted], expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from [Redacted]: setting and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone90Progression55Genre50Setting0

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