28 Hardcore games like Star of Providence that you should try

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and early access

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, visual 3d and visual first person, while skipping visual 2d

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping visual 2d

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and real-time strategy, while skipping ranged combat

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping ranged combat

✓ Like Star of Providence, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping visual topdown

✓ Shared with Star of Providence: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual topdown

✓ Shared with Star of Providence: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

✓ Like Star of Providence, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping roguelike runs

✓ If you enjoyed Star of Providence, expect deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

✓ If you enjoyed Star of Providence, expect deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual topdown

✓ Shared with Star of Providence: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

✓ Like Star of Providence, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping procedural generation

✓ If you enjoyed Star of Providence, expect deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

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

✓ If you enjoyed Star of Providence, expect deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs