Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Binding of Isaac (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Binding of Isaac 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 The Binding of Isaac 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
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
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.
- Multi-platform
- PC
- PlayStation
Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.
How positions are decided
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- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
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The short version
- Closest match: Risk of Rain (2013), which both survival and difficult.
- The Binding of Isaac is tagged Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult, Procedural Generation, Dark, Action 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 The Binding of Isaac
The five things Steam players tag The Binding of Isaac 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
- Indie
- Replay Value
- Difficult
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 62,842) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $4.99 |
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
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Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 12 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $1.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieGreat SoundtrackDifficultPerma Death2DRogue-lite
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Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 12 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and RPG; 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $11.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likeIndieRPGDungeon CrawlerPerma DeathProcedural GenerationDifficultSurvival
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Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 12 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieReplay ValueDifficultDungeon CrawlerProcedural GenerationDark
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FTL: Faster Than Light
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Perma Death; released around the same time (2012).
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light at a glance Released 2012 Studio Subset Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 78,616 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 78,616)
Matches The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Space, Strategy, Sci-fi, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likeIndiePerma DeathDifficultReplay ValueProcedural GenerationTop-Down2D
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Nuclear Throne
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 11 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $11.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultBullet HellRogue-liteGreat SoundtrackTop-Down
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Magicite
Why it matched: both survival and 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:IndieRPGRogue-like2DAction RoguelikePerma DeathSurvivalDifficult
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SUNLESS SEA
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Dark and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.
SUNLESS SEA at a glance Released 2015 Studio Failbetter Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 9,554 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (83% of 9,554)
Matches The Binding of Isaac on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie
Why players like it: Exploration, Lovecraftian, Survival, Story Rich, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $18.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:SurvivalDarkRPGRogue-likeIndieGreat SoundtrackRogue-lite2D
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Survival.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $24.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:RPGRogue-likeSurvivalProcedural Generation2DDungeon CrawlerIndieDifficult
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Don't Starve
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Indie and Perma Death; released around the same time (2013).
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve at a glance Released 2013 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 113,392 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 113,392)
Matches The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:SurvivalIndiePerma DeathRogue-likeReplay ValueDifficult2DTop-Down
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Hades
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Hack and Slash, Indie, Mythology — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $24.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteIndieRogue-likeGreat SoundtrackRPGDungeon CrawlerReplay Value
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Slay the Spire
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and Replay Value.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $24.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likeRogue-liteReplay ValueIndieDifficultDungeon CrawlerRPG2D
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Brotato
Why it matched: both survival and 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Replay Value
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $4.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likeAction RoguelikeBullet HellSurvivalRogue-liteReplay Value2DRPG
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Rogue Legacy 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 5 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult
Why players like it: Arcade, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $24.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:IndieRPGRogue-liteDifficult2DRogue-likeProcedural GenerationAction Roguelike
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Yet Another Zombie Survivors
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell and Indie.
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Yet Another Zombie Survivors at a glance Released 2026 Studio Awesome Games Studio Player sentiment 91% positive of 14,837 Price $9.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 14,837)
Matches The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie
Why players like it: Early Access, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Indie, Arcade — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $9.74 — $4.75 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeBullet HellIndieRogue-liteRogue-likeTop-DownSurvivalDark
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Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Dungeon Crawler.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $2.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-liteAction RoguelikeDungeon CrawlerRPGIndie2DProcedural GenerationTop-Down
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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 The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:DifficultRogue-likeGreat SoundtrackDungeon CrawlerIndieRPG2DRogue-lite
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The Escapists
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 7 player tags including 2D, Indie and Survival; released around the same time (2015).
The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!
The Escapists at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mouldy Toof Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,194 Price $3.59 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 16,194)
Matches The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Crafting, Singleplayer, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $3.59 — $1.40 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:2DIndieSurvivalDifficultRPGTop-DownRogue-like
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Risk of Rain 2
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Rogue-like.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Third-Person Shooter, Action Roguelike, Multiplayer, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $8.24 — $3.25 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteRogue-likeGreat SoundtrackDifficultIndieSurvivalBullet Hell
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Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Perma Death and Action Roguelike; 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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likePerma DeathAction RoguelikeBullet HellDifficultRogue-liteIndie2D
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Noita
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Difficult and Dungeon Crawler.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Physics, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likeDifficultDungeon CrawlerIndie2DPerma DeathAction RoguelikeRogue-lite
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Magicraft
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell.
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Magicraft at a glance Released 2024 Studio Wave Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,795 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,795)
Matches The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Looter Shooter, Bullet Hell, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $15.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteBullet HellRogue-likeRPGTop-DownProcedural GenerationIndie
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like and RPG.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Rogue-like, Indie, Difficult
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $3.74 — $1.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Dungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGDifficultPerma DeathDarkIndie2D
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Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 4 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, 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 The Binding of Isaac: $15.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteIndieDifficult2DRPG
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Neon Abyss
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Procedural Generation and Replay Value.
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 The Binding of Isaac on: 3 of 5 — Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Replay Value
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Platformer, Loot, Procedural Generation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Binding of Isaac: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Binding of Isaac:Rogue-likeProcedural GenerationReplay ValueBullet HellRogue-liteAction RoguelikeDungeon CrawlerRPG
Common questions
What game is most like The Binding of Isaac?
Risk of Rain (2013), on the evidence we have. It both survival 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 The Binding of Isaac" 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 The Binding of Isaac. 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.