Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Realm of the Mad God Exalt (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Realm of the Mad God Exalt 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Heroes of Hammerwatch, which both fantasy and difficult.
- Realm of the Mad God Exalt is tagged Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Difficult 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.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Realm of the Mad God Exalt
The five things Steam players tag Realm of the Mad God Exalt 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.
- Pixel Graphics
- MMORPG
- Free to Play
- Rogue-like
- Perma Death
| Reception | on Steam (83% of 47,698) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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
Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.
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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-liteAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsRPGOnline Co-OpIndie2DRogue-like
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Himno
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Pixel Graphics and 2D.
Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.
Himno at a glance Released 2019 Studio David Moralejo Sánchez Player sentiment 91% positive of 5,820 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 5,820)
Matches Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Free to Play, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Free to Play, Pixel Graphics, 2D, Platformer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Free to PlayPixel Graphics2DRPGFantasyRogue-likeAction RPGAction Roguelike
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both fantasy and 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $3.74 — $3.74 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeBullet HellPixel GraphicsRogue-lite2DIndieRogue-likeRPG
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Halls of Torment
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $6.66 — $6.66 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteBullet HellPixel GraphicsAction RPGRogue-likeRPG2D
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Children of Morta
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Online Co-Op.
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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $21.99 — $21.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpAction RoguelikeRPGRogue-liteAction RPG2D
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Nuclear Throne
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics; 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $11.99 — $11.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeRogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultBullet HellRogue-lite2D
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Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $1.99 — $1.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndiePixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpDifficultPerma Death2D
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Hand of Fate
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Action Roguelike and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.
Hand of Fate at a glance Released 2015 Studio Defiant Development Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,682 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,682)
Matches Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-likeAction RoguelikeRPGFantasyIndieRogue-liteAction RPGDifficult
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Magicite
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:IndieRPGRogue-likePixel Graphics2DAction RoguelikePerma DeathDifficult
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Warspear Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Pixel Graphics.
Create your hero and dive into an epic 2D MMORPG! Explore a vast open world, conquer castles, battle in free-for-all PvP, team up in guilds, join Alliance wars, explore dungeons, and celebrate with fun in-game events!
Warspear Online at a glance Released 2017 Studio Titulum Enterprises Limited Player sentiment 72% positive of 3,147 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (72% of 3,147)
Matches Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play
Why players like it: MMORPG, Free to Play, Pixel Graphics, Massively Multiplayer, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:MMORPGFree to PlayPixel GraphicsMassively MultiplayerRPGOnline Co-OpFantasy2D
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics; 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:DifficultRogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieRPG2DRogue-liteFantasy
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, RPG and Difficult; 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $3.74 — $3.74 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-likeRPGDifficultPerma DeathIndie2DRogue-liteFantasy
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Action Roguelike.
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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Action RPG, Action Roguelike, Action, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:RPGAction RPGAction RoguelikeRogue-likeRogue-litePixel Graphics2DFantasy
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Moonlighter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite and Action Roguelike.
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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Pixel GraphicsRogue-liteAction RoguelikeRogue-likeRPGAction RPGFantasy2D
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Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Free to Play, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultPixel GraphicsFree to PlayRogue-liteRPG
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The Binding of Isaac
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultRogue-lite2DRPGPerma Death
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Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like.
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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $15.99 — $15.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-likeRogue-liteIndieDifficult2DRPG
- 18
Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Indie and Difficult; 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Pixel GraphicsIndieDifficultRPG2DAction RPGFantasy
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Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:IndieRPGPixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpFantasy2DRogue-like
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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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Physics, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsDifficultIndie2DPerma DeathAction RoguelikeRogue-lite
- 21
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 57,566)
Matches Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:IndieAction RoguelikePixel Graphics2DRogue-likeRogue-liteDifficultFantasy
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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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Hack and Slash, Indie, Mythology — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteIndieRogue-likeRPGDifficultAction RPGPerma Death
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Slay the Spire
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-likeRogue-liteIndieDifficultRPG2DFantasy
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Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Perma Death
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Realm of the Mad God Exalt: $11.99 — $11.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Realm of the Mad God Exalt:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieRPGPerma DeathDifficultRogue-lite2D
Common questions
What game is most like Realm of the Mad God Exalt?
Heroes of Hammerwatch, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt" 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt. 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.