Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Nuclear Throne (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Nuclear Throne 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 Nuclear Throne on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: The Binding of Isaac, which both difficult.
- Nuclear Throne is tagged Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult, Bullet Hell, Action, Rogue-lite 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Super Crate Box.
Why players value Nuclear Throne
The five things Steam players tag Nuclear Throne 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.
- Action Roguelike
- Rogue-like
- Pixel Graphics
- Indie
- Difficult
| Reception | on Steam (96% of 19,779) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report performance and stutter |
| Price | $11.99 |
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
The Binding of Isaac
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 11 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Indie; 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 Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $4.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultTop-DownGreat SoundtrackRogue-lite2D
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Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 11 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Indie; 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 Nuclear Throne on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $1.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndiePixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackDifficultPerma Death2D
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SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 11 player tags including Top-Down Shooter, Rogue-lite and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising at a glance Released 2018 Studio Flow Fire Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 13,093 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 13,093)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Top-Down Shooter, Rogue-lite, Indie, Action, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Top-Down ShooterRogue-liteIndieAction RoguelikeDifficultShooterTwin Stick ShooterRogue-like
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Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Twin Stick Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Action Roguelike; released around the same time (2015).
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rogue Snail Player sentiment 93% positive of 6,756 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (93% of 6,756)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Looter Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Twin Stick ShooterTop-Down ShooterAction RoguelikeBullet HellPixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpShooterRogue-like
- 5
Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like; 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 Nuclear Throne on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Dungeon Crawler, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $15.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-likeLocal Co-OpRogue-liteIndieLocal MultiplayerDifficult
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Juicy Realm
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Indie, Action Roguelike and RPG; released around the same time (2018).
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Juicy Realm at a glance Released 2018 Studio SpaceCan Player sentiment 88% positive of 3,676 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (88% of 3,676)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie
Why players like it: Action, Indie, Adventure, Action Roguelike, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:IndieAction RoguelikeRPGRogue-likeLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerRogue-liteTwin Stick Shooter
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Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Perma Death; 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 Nuclear Throne on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likePerma DeathAction RoguelikeBullet HellDifficultRogue-liteIndie
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Rogue-like and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2014).
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Brace Yourself Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 26,481)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $14.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:DifficultRogue-likeGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsIndieLocal Co-OpRPG2D
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Pixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackIndieDifficultRPG2DTop-DownPost-apocalyptic
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Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics; 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 Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $2.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Rogue-liteAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsRPGIndie2DTop-DownRogue-like
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Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 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 Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $11.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieRPGPerma DeathDifficultRogue-liteGreat Soundtrack
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Magicite
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Indie, RPG and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2014).
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Magicite at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sean Young Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,585 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 7,585)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:IndieRPGRogue-likePixel Graphics2DAction RoguelikePerma DeathDifficult
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Super Crate Box
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Vlambeer; both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Pixel Graphics and 2D; released around the same time (2012).
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Super Crate Box at a glance Released 2012 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,444 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,444)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Free to Play, Indie, Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:IndiePixel Graphics2DShooterDifficultGreat SoundtrackRogue-like
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell and Pixel Graphics.
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 Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $3.74 — $8.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikeBullet HellPixel GraphicsRogue-lite2DIndieRogue-likeRPG
- 15
Streets of Rogue
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Streets of Rogue at a glance Released 2019 Studio Matt Dabrowski Player sentiment 96% positive of 23,048 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (96% of 23,048)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Rogue-liteAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsRPGRogue-likeIndieLocal Co-OpGreat Soundtrack
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Noita
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Difficult.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Noita at a glance Released 2020 Studio Nolla Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 88,598 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 88,598)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Physics, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsDifficultIndie2DPerma DeathAction RoguelikeRogue-lite
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Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Indie.
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 Nuclear Throne on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultPixel GraphicsRogue-liteRPG2D
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Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, RPG and Pixel Graphics; 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 Nuclear Throne on: 3 of 5 — Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:IndieRPGPixel GraphicsLocal Co-Op2DTop-DownLocal MultiplayerRogue-like
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The Last Spell
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, 2D and Pixel Graphics.
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
The Last Spell at a glance Released 2023 Studio Ishtar Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,649 Price $6.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 13,649)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $6.24 — $5.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:RPG2DPixel GraphicsPerma DeathRogue-litePost-apocalypticRogue-like
- 20
Hades
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Indie.
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades at a glance Released 2020 Studio Supergiant Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 308,085 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (98% of 308,085)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Hack and Slash, Indie, Mythology — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $24.99 — $13.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteIndieRogue-likeGreat SoundtrackRPGDifficultPerma Death
- 21
Brotato
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Action Roguelike and Bullet Hell.
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato at a glance Released 2023 Studio Blobfish Player sentiment 96% positive of 118,244 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 118,244)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 2 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $4.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Rogue-likeAction RoguelikeBullet HellLocal Co-OpRogue-liteTop-Down Shooter2DRPG
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Halls of Torment
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell.
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment at a glance Released 2024 Studio Chasing Carrots Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,787 Price $6.66 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,787)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $6.66 — $5.33 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteBullet HellPixel GraphicsRogue-likeRPGTop-Down2D
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Rogue Legacy 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, RPG and Rogue-lite.
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Cellar Door Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 15,128 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 15,128)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Arcade, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $24.99 — $13.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:IndieRPGRogue-liteDifficult2DRogue-likeAction RoguelikeGreat Soundtrack
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Neon Abyss
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Shooter.
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Neon Abyss at a glance Released 2020 Studio Veewo Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,613 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 23,613)
Matches Nuclear Throne on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Platformer, Loot, Procedural Generation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nuclear Throne: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nuclear Throne:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsShooterBullet HellRogue-liteAction RoguelikeRPG2D
Common questions
What game is most like Nuclear Throne?
The Binding of Isaac, on the evidence we have. It both 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 Nuclear Throne" 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 Nuclear Throne. 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.
What else did the makers of Nuclear Throne do?
Super Crate Box is also from Vlambeer, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.