Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Crypt of the NecroDancer (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Crypt of the NecroDancer on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Crypt of the NecroDancer on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Slay the Spire, which both fantasy, strategy and difficult.
- Crypt of the NecroDancer is tagged Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Indie by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Crypt of the NecroDancer
The five things Steam players tag Crypt of the NecroDancer with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Rhythm
- Female Protagonist
- Difficult
- Rogue-like
- Great Soundtrack
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 26,481) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $14.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Slay the Spire
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and Indie.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire at a glance Released 2019 Studio Mega Crit Player sentiment 97% positive of 217,947 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 217,947)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likeRogue-liteIndieDifficultDungeon CrawlerRPG2DGreat Soundtrack
- 2
Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Dungeon of the ENDLESS at a glance Released 2014 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,040 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 14,040)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $11.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieRPGDungeon CrawlerProcedural GenerationDifficultRogue-lite
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 161,942)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $3.74 — $11.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Dungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGDifficultIndie2DRogue-liteFantasy
- 4
Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2018).
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Wizard of Legend at a glance Released 2018 Studio Contingent99 Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,051 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,051)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Dungeon Crawler, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $15.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerLocal Co-OpRogue-liteIndieDifficult2D
- 5
Titan Souls
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Titan Souls at a glance Released 2015 Studio Acid Nerve Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,818 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 13,818)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Souls-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Indie, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Pixel GraphicsDifficultIndieGreat Soundtrack2DFantasyRetroRogue-like
- 6
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Indie and Rogue-like.
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance Released 2020 Studio Unfrozen Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,251 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,251)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $2.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:RPGIndieRogue-likeRogue-liteFantasy2DDifficultDungeon Crawler
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics.
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (75% of 35,515)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:RPGRogue-likePixel GraphicsProcedural Generation2DDungeon CrawlerIndieDifficult
- 8
Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2013).
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,513 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,513)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Dungeon CrawlerIndieRPGPixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpRetroFantasy2D
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Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-lite, Pixel Graphics and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2018).
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Heroes of Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2018 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 87% positive of 9,527 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 9,527)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $2.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-litePixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRPGIndie2DProcedural GenerationRogue-like
- 10
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Retro and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2014).
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Pixel GraphicsRetroGreat SoundtrackIndie2DDifficultFantasyRPG
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Loop Hero
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-lite.
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero at a glance Released 2021 Studio Four Quarters Player sentiment 93% positive of 36,517 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 36,517)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Tactical, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Deckbuilding, Rogue-lite — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsRogue-liteIndie2DFantasyRPG
- 12
Children of Morta
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and RPG.
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Children of Morta at a glance Released 2019 Studio Dead Mage Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,113 Price $21.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 23,113)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $21.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsRPGRogue-liteLocal Co-OpDungeon Crawler2DProcedural Generation
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler.
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II at a glance Released 2025 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 82% positive of 6,497 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (82% of 6,497)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Action RPG, Action Roguelike, Action, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:RPGRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteProcedural GenerationPixel Graphics2DFantasy
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Across the Obelisk
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, 2D and Fantasy.
Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!
Across the Obelisk at a glance Released 2022 Studio Dreamsite Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 13,086 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 13,086)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, 2D, Fantasy, Roguelike Deckbuilder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-like2DFantasyRPGRogue-liteDungeon CrawlerDifficult
- 15
For The King
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2018).
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
For The King at a glance Released 2018 Studio IronOak Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 43,739 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 43,739)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Online Co-Op, Strategy, Turn-Based, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:RPGRogue-likeRogue-liteLocal Co-OpIndieFantasy
- 16
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Difficult; released around the same time (2012).
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt at a glance Released 2012 Studio Wild Shadow Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 47,698 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (83% of 47,698)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likeDifficultRogue-liteIndie2DRPGFantasy
- 17
Moonlighter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2018).
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Moonlighter at a glance Released 2018 Studio Digital Sun Player sentiment 81% positive of 24,059 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 24,059)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Pixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteRogue-likeRPGProcedural GenerationFantasy2D
- 18
Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Difficult.
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Never Split the Party at a glance Released 2019 Studio Legend Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,400 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (76% of 4,400)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likeIndieDifficultDungeon CrawlerPixel GraphicsProcedural GenerationRogue-liteRPG
- 19
Nuclear Throne
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne at a glance Released 2014 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 96% positive of 19,779 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 19,779)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $11.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultRogue-liteGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-Op2D
- 20
The Binding of Isaac
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Difficult; released around the same time (2011).
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The Binding of Isaac at a glance Released 2011 Studio Edmund McMillen Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,842 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 62,842)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $4.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likeIndieDifficultProcedural GenerationGreat SoundtrackRogue-lite2DDungeon Crawler
- 21
Into the Breach
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2018).
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Into the Breach at a glance Released 2018 Studio Subset Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,246 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 22,246)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:IndiePixel GraphicsRogue-likeRogue-liteRPGProcedural GenerationGreat Soundtrack
- 22
Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2013).
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Risk of Rain (2013) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Hopoo Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 29,833 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 29,833)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $1.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-likeIndiePixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackDifficult2DLocal Co-OpRogue-lite
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite and 2D.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors at a glance Released 2022 Studio poncle Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 265,103)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $3.74 — $11.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Pixel GraphicsRogue-lite2DIndieRogue-likeRPGRetroLocal Co-Op
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Monster Train
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and Difficult.
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train at a glance Released 2020 Studio Shiny Shoe Player sentiment 96% positive of 22,925 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 22,925)
Matches Crypt of the NecroDancer on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Card Battler, Rogue-lite, Card Game, Turn-Based Tactics, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crypt of the NecroDancer: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer:Rogue-liteRogue-likeDifficultRPGProcedural GenerationFantasy
Common questions
What game is most like Crypt of the NecroDancer?
Slay the Spire, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, strategy and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Crypt of the NecroDancer. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.