Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Risk of Rain Returns (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Risk of Rain Returns 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 Risk of Rain Returns on a map
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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.
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The short version
- Closest match: Deep Rock Galactic, which both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult.
- Risk of Rain Returns is tagged Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, 2D, PvE, Local Co-Op, Looter Shooter, Sci-fi 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.
- 2 are from the same studio: Risk of Rain (2013), Risk of Rain 2.
Why players value Risk of Rain Returns
The five things Steam players tag Risk of Rain Returns 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
- Online Co-Op
- Multiplayer
- 2D
- PvE
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 28,691) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $7.49 |
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
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Deep Rock Galactic
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including PvE, Class-Based and Loot; released around the same time (2020).
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!
Deep Rock Galactic at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ghost Ship Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 379,460 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 379,460)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Action Roguelike, PvE
Why players like it: Dwarf, Co-op, PvE, FPS, Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $29.99 — $22.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:PvEClass-BasedLootSci-fiSpaceLooter ShooterCombatAction Roguelike
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Dome Keeper
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Sci-fi and Combat; released around the same time (2022).
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Dome Keeper at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bippinbits Player sentiment 92% positive of 22,239 Price $5.39 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 22,239)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 1 of 5 — 2D
Why players like it: Singleplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Rogue-like, Action, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $5.39 — $2.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Rogue-likeSci-fiCombatPixel GraphicsSpace2DController
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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action Roguelike, PvE and Arcade; released around the same time (2025).
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor at a glance Released 2025 Studio Funday Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 48,165 Price $7.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 48,165)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Action Roguelike, PvE
Why players like it: Dwarf, Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $7.79 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikePvEArcadeSci-fiSpaceCombat
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Brotato
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Action Roguelike and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2023).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $4.99 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Rogue-likeAction RoguelikeSci-fiLocal Co-OpArcadeController2D
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Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Looter Shooter, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Looter Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Looter ShooterAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpRogue-like2DSpace
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Returnal
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Rogue-like, Online Co-Op and Action Roguelike; released around the same time (2023).
BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.
Returnal at a glance Released 2023 Studio Housemarque Player sentiment 81% positive of 11,035 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 11,035)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Action, Bullet Hell, Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $59.99 — $52.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Rogue-likeOnline Co-OpAction RoguelikeSpaceSci-fi
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Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Hopoo Games; both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics.
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $1.99 — $5.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikeRogue-likePixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op2DLocal Co-Op
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Distant Space
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Arcade, Space and Pixel Graphics.
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Distant Space at a glance Released 2016 Studio PixelMouse Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,458 Price $0.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 3,458)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — 2D, PvE
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Arcade, Space, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $0.99 — $6.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:ArcadeSpacePixel Graphics2DSci-fiPvEController
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and 2D; released around the same time (2022).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Action Roguelike, 2D
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $3.74 — $3.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikePixel Graphics2DArcadeRogue-likeControllerLocal Co-Op
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Risk of Rain 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Hopoo Games; both difficult; shares 5 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Looter Shooter; released around the same time (2020).
Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.
Risk of Rain 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Hopoo Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 352,120 Price $8.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 352,120)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Third-Person Shooter, Action Roguelike, Multiplayer, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $8.24 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeLooter ShooterLootOnline Co-Op
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Zero Wing
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Controller.
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Zero Wing at a glance Released 1989 Studio Toaplan Player sentiment 88% positive of 85 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (88% of 85)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $7.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Arcade2DControllerPixel GraphicsSci-fiSpaceCombatLocal Co-Op
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Halls of Torment
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2024).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Action Roguelike, 2D
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $6.66 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-likeArcade2D
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Ikaruga
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Arcade, Sci-fi and Local Co-Op.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Ikaruga at a glance Released 2001 Studio Treasure Player sentiment 95% positive of 2,364 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (95% of 2,364)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 1 of 5 — 2D
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Classic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $9.99 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:ArcadeSci-fiLocal Co-Op2DSpaceController
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Starship Troopers: Extermination
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Sci-fi and Combat; released around the same time (2024).
Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat!
Starship Troopers: Extermination at a glance Released 2024 Studio Offworld Player sentiment 79% positive of 33,360 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (79% of 33,360)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, PvE
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $29.99 — $22.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Online Co-OpSci-fiCombatArcadePvESpaceClass-Based
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Streets of Rogue
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2019).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $19.99 — $12.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-likeLocal Co-OpOnline Co-Op2D
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Children of Morta
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2019).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $21.99 — $14.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpAction RoguelikeLocal Co-Op2D
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Terraformers
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Rogue-like, Sci-fi and Space; released around the same time (2023).
Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!
Terraformers at a glance Released 2023 Studio Asteroid Lab Player sentiment 88% positive of 3,744 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 3,744)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Simulation, Procedural Generation, Survival, Atmospheric, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $19.99 — $12.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Rogue-likeSci-fiSpace
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Beat Hazard
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including 2D, Space and Arcade.
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard at a glance Released 2010 Studio Cold Beam Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 7,449 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (95% of 7,449)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $9.99 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:2DSpaceArcadeLocal Co-Op
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REMNANT II
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Combat and PvE; released around the same time (2023).
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
REMNANT II at a glance Released 2023 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 68,419 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (82% of 68,419)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, PvE
Why players like it: Souls-like, Co-op, Action, Adventure, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $49.99 — $42.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Online Co-OpCombatPvEControllerLooter Shooter
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2025).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: RPG, Action RPG, Action Roguelike, Action, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $19.99 — $12.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikeRogue-likePixel Graphics2DCombatClass-Based
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Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Loot, Online Co-Op and Looter Shooter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2023).
Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced at a glance Released 2023 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 81% positive of 27,784 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 27,784)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 2 of 5 — Online Co-Op, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Co-op, Shooter, First-Person, Loot — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $29.99 — $22.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:LootOnline Co-OpLooter ShooterSci-fi
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Sci-fi and Space; released around the same time (2021).
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite at a glance Released 2021 Studio Cold Iron Studios Player sentiment 80% positive of 27,048 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 27,048)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 3 of 5 — Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, PvE
Why players like it: Co-op, Shooter, Aliens, Action, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $29.99 — $22.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Online Co-OpSci-fiSpacePvEController
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Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2019).
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 Risk of Rain Returns on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, 2D
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:Action RoguelikeRogue-likePixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op2DLocal Co-Op
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EVERSPACE
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Space, Action Roguelike and Sci-fi.
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
EVERSPACE at a glance Released 2017 Studio ROCKFISH Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 11,465 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (78% of 11,465)
Matches Risk of Rain Returns on: 1 of 5 — Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Space, Action Roguelike, Action, Indie, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Risk of Rain Returns: $19.99 — $12.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Risk of Rain Returns:SpaceAction RoguelikeSci-fiRogue-likeArcade
Common questions
What game is most like Risk of Rain Returns?
Deep Rock Galactic, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction, atmospheric 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 Risk of Rain Returns" 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 Risk of Rain Returns. 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 Risk of Rain Returns do?
Risk of Rain (2013), Risk of Rain 2 are also from Hopoo Games, and appear 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.