10 Co-op games like Risk of Rain that you should try

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We filtered the 22 games similar to Risk of Rain down to the 10 that fit the “Co-op” category. Trine, Spelunky and Mighty No. 9 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Risk of Rain.

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The best co-op games like Risk of Rain

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Risk of Rain. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Trine

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeRangedFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Risk of Rain: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Risk of Rain, expect precision platforming, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KRAWG👍 86%· 124MC90IGDB83· 10

Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Risk of Rain, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

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#6TowerFall Ascension

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeRangedFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Risk of Rain: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineProceduralFantasySci-Fi2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Risk of Rain, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: PvP competition, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Risk of Rain, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10

Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

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