14 Roguelike games like The Binding of Isaac that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to The Binding of Isaac down to the 14 that fit the “Roguelike” category. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Paint the Town Red and Enter the Gungeon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Binding of Isaac.

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The best roguelike games like The Binding of Isaac

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Binding of Isaac. 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.

#1The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativeProceduralHorrorExplorationLootIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27

Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreProceduralHorrorIsometric

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, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootIsometric2DTop-Down

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, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralIsometricTop-Down2D

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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5Brotato

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralIsometricTop-Down2D

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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 90%· 57

Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 97%· 8.5KRAWG👍 76%· 457MC81IGDB78· 8OC83· 44

Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeProceduralHorrorExploration

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, horror tension and action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural2D

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, visual pixel and early access, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#10BALL x PIT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedHardcoreProcedural2DTop-Down

Steam👍 96%· 25KRAWG👍 94%· 42OC86· 92

Year 2025Dev Kenny Sun · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with first-person shooting, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings base building and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter

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#11Doom

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#12Roboquest

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralLoot

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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG

#13PAKO 2

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkProceduralTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 414

Year 2017Dev Tree Men GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like The Binding of Isaac, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#14Receiver

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralHorror

Steam👍 80%· 4.2KRAWG👍 39%· 137

Year 2012Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like The Binding of Isaac, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, horror tension and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

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