The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 26 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Cuphead, DOOM and Enter the Gungeon lead the list, with Cuphead reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

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The closest game to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is Cuphead — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. DOOM and Enter the Gungeon follow close behind.

#1Cuphead94 #2DOOM93 #3Enter the Gungeon93 #4Paint the Town Red94 #5Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter92

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Games like The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

94

Cuphead

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy2DIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC87IGDB87· 17OC88· 214

Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, action RPG combat and setting cartoon, while skipping roguelike runs

93

DOOM

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

#3Enter the Gungeon

93

Enter the Gungeon

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 89KRAWG👍 82%· 1.1KMC84IGDB83· 13OC84· 79

Year 2016Dev Dodge Roll · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

#4Paint the Town Red

94

Paint the Town Red

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreProceduralHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 32KRAWG👍 80%· 68IGDB70· 2OC67· 13

Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

#5Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedDarkHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 3.4KRAWG👍 85%· 603MC87IGDB83· 3

Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

#6Nuclear Throne

91

Nuclear Throne

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 20KRAWG👍 83%· 301IGDB84· 4OC86· 24

Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

90

Doom

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Maiden and Spell

88

Maiden and Spell

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 925

Year 2020Dev mino_devPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Nintendo itch.io

91

Metal Slug X

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping roguelike runs

90

Brotato

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 114KRAWG👍 84%· 142OC75· 6

Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

#11The Binding of Isaac

87

The Binding of Isaac

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkNarrativeHardcoreProceduralHorrorExplorationLootIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 62KRAWG👍 76%· 1.2KMC84IGDB84· 2

Year 2011Dev Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl · Edmund McMillenPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

#12The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

84

The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 1.9K

Year 2018Dev Veyeral Games · The Hidden LevelsPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and early access, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Devil Daggers

87

Devil Daggers

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KRAWG👍 78%· 160MC83IGDB78· 3OC83· 12

Year 2016Dev SorathPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

86

Roboquest

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralLoot

Steam👍 95%· 24KRAWG👍 84%· 44IGDB83· 3OC85· 12

Year 2020Dev RyseUp StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, setting scifi and online features, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Hotline Miami

85

Hotline Miami

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativeIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 122KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC85IGDB86· 10

Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings visual topdown, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?: The closest game to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is Cuphead, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?: The three closest games to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth are: 1. Cuphead (94/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. DOOM (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Enter the Gungeon (93/100, 19 shared attributes). All share The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 26 dimensions.
Is DOOM similar to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?: Yes, very much so — DOOM scores 93/100 similarity to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. They share 10 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?: The best Shooter games similar to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth are Cuphead, DOOM, Enter the Gungeon and Paint the Town Red. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth calculated?: We compare The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth against every game in our catalog using 26 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.