Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like We Need To Go Deeper (2026)
Every game below overlaps with We Need To Go Deeper 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 short version
- Closest match: SUNLESS SEA, which both horror.
- We Need To Go Deeper is tagged Co-op, 2D, Lovecraftian, Rogue-lite, Multiplayer, Underwater, Hand-drawn, Submarine 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.
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
SUNLESS SEA
Why it matched: both horror; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Lovecraftian and Rogue-like; 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 ExplorationLovecraftianRogue-likeSteampunkRogue-lite2D
- 2
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both horror; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, 2D and Lovecraftian; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 Simulation2DLovecraftianRogue-likeRogue-lite
- 3
Curious Expedition 2
Why it matched: both horror; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2021).
Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.
Curious Expedition 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Maschinen-Mensch Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,143 Price $4.99 SimulationExplorationRogue-liteRogue-likeLovecraftian
- 4
Labyrinthine
Why it matched: both horror; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, PvE and Team-Based; released around the same time (2023).
A co-op horror game like no other... Play with 1-8 players online as you solve puzzles, collect items and run from the horrors that lie within. Follow in the footsteps of Joan in the story mode or tackle procedurally generated maps that scale with your level and bring a fresh experience each game..
Labyrinthine at a glance Released 2023 Studio Valko Game Studios Player sentiment 84% positive of 17,459 Price $9.99 Online Co-OpPvETeam-BasedLovecraftianRogue-lite
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Darkest Dungeon II
Why it matched: both horror; shares 5 player tags including Rogue-lite, Lovecraftian and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2023).
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...
Darkest Dungeon II at a glance Released 2023 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 26,801 Price $12.39 Rogue-liteLovecraftianRogue-like2DHand-drawn
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Barotrauma
Why it matched: both horror; shares 4 player tags including Submarine, 2D and Underwater; released around the same time (2023).
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Barotrauma at a glance Released 2023 Studio FakeFish Player sentiment 94% positive of 89,445 Price $19.99 Submarine2DUnderwaterSimulation
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DAVE THE DIVER
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Exploration, Underwater and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER at a glance Released 2023 Studio MINTROCKET Player sentiment 97% positive of 161,518 Price $19.99 ExplorationUnderwaterSimulationRogue-lite2D
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Night in the Woods
Why it matched: both horror; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, 2D and Hand-drawn; released around the same time (2017).
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Night in the Woods at a glance Released 2017 Studio Infinite Fall Player sentiment 95% positive of 20,228 Price $19.99 Exploration2DHand-drawn2D Platformer
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both horror; shares 4 player tags including Rogue-like, Lovecraftian and 2D; 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 Rogue-likeLovecraftian2DRogue-lite
- 10
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why it matched: both horror; shares 4 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and Lovecraftian; released around the same time (2020).
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance Released 2020 Studio Unfrozen Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,251 Price $2.99 Rogue-likeRogue-liteLovecraftian2D
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Necrosmith
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and 2D; released around the same time (2022).
A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.
Necrosmith at a glance Released 2022 Studio Alawar Player sentiment 86% positive of 5,350 Price $2.99 Rogue-liteRogue-like2DSimulationExploration
- 12
Himno
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including 2D, 2D Platformer and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2019).
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 2D2D PlatformerRogue-likeExplorationRogue-lite
- 13
Risk of Rain Returns
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, 2D and PvE; released around the same time (2023).
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Risk of Rain Returns at a glance Released 2023 Studio Hopoo Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 28,691 Price $7.49 Online Co-Op2DPvERogue-likeLoot
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Don't Starve
Why it matched: both horror; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Rogue-like and Simulation.
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 ExplorationRogue-likeSimulation2D
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Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and PvE; released around the same time (2016).
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Lost Castle / 失落城堡 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Hunter Studio Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,959 Price $2.99 Rogue-liteRogue-likePvE2DLoot
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Neon Abyss
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Rogue-like, Loot and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2020).
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 Rogue-likeLootRogue-lite2D Platformer2D
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Green Hell
Why it matched: both horror; shares 3 player tags including Online Co-Op, Exploration and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Green Hell at a glance Released 2019 Studio Creepy Jar Player sentiment 85% positive of 101,599 Price $2.79 Online Co-OpExplorationSimulation
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Draw & Guess
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, 2D and PvE; released around the same time (2021).
An online party game of drawing and guessing for up to 16 players with a variety of modes. Bring out the best (or worst) of your drawing and guessing skills!
Draw & Guess at a glance Released 2021 Studio Acureus Player sentiment 84% positive of 35,179 Price $4.99 Online Co-Op2DPvECartoonHand-drawn
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Moonlighter
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and Exploration; released around the same time (2018).
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Moonlighter at a glance Released 2018 Studio Digital Sun Player sentiment 81% positive of 24,059 Price $19.99 Rogue-liteRogue-likeExplorationSimulation2D
- 20
Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both horror; shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Online Co-Op and Exploration; released around the same time (2018).
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance Released 2018 Studio MasterCode Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free SimulationOnline Co-OpExploration
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Only Up
Why it matched: both horror; shares 3 player tags including Exploration, Rogue-like and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
You are a young teenage Jackie from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and embark on a journey of learning about the world and yourself. The world has definitely gone crazy, though it has never been normal, but maybe now is the chance for you. Crisis is a time for action and decisive steps...
Only Up at a glance Released 2023 Studio Indiesolodev Player sentiment 73% positive of 14,972 Price Not listed ExplorationRogue-likeSimulation
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Feed the Cups
Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Online Co-Op and 2D.
Feed the Cups is a Roguelite multiplayer online cooperative game. Run a Drink Shop, stocking up, preparing ingredients, taking orders, crafting drinks, cleaning up, and checking equipment. Join your friends together!
Feed the Cups at a glance Released 2024 Studio Vambear Games Player sentiment 71% positive of 6,487 Price $15.99 SimulationOnline Co-Op2DRogue-liteCartoon
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Omori
Why it matched: both horror; shares 3 player tags including Hand-drawn, 2D and Exploration; released around the same time (2020).
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Omori at a glance Released 2020 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 88,417 Price $19.99 Hand-drawn2DExploration
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Deep Rock Galactic
Why it matched: both horror; shares 3 player tags including PvE, Exploration 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 PvEExplorationLoot
Common questions
What game is most like We Need To Go Deeper?
SUNLESS SEA, on the evidence we have. It both horror. 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 We Need To Go Deeper" 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 We Need To Go Deeper. 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.