Rank 01Why this
Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Risk of Rain Returns.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like Risk of Rain Returns
- 33 games
- Updated Oct 24, 2026
Players who liked Risk of Rain Returns also play
The closest matches to Risk of Rain Returns: Risk of Rain 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Deep Rock Galactic, Gunfire Reborn, and Returnal™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Also Looter Shooter and Class-Based, like Risk of Rain Returns.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Gunfire Reborn
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns.
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Returnal™
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Space, like Risk of Rain Returns.
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30XX
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns.
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Deadzone: Rogue
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Risk of Rain Returns
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Also Looter Shooter and Class-Based, like Risk of Rain Returns.
- 98% of 169,164 reviews
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Shares difficulty scaling and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Hopoo Games
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 16,644 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Late game becomes comically overpowered
- Pixel art aesthetic
- Replayability through secrets
- Challenging
- Epic
- Intense
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Why this: Same epic mood as Risk of Rain Returns.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
Roboquest
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns.
SNKRX
Why this: Shares item synergy and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Risk of Rain Returns at current Steam store prices.
Son of a Witch
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
Rogue Stormers
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Scrappage
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Bravery and Greed
Why this: Also Loot and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Boosted Survivors
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Risk of Rain Returns, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Warframe
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Space, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Gunfire Reborn
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns.
Deadzone: Rogue
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns.
About Risk of Rain Returns
The closest matches to Risk of Rain Returns: Risk of Rain 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Deep Rock Galactic, Gunfire Reborn, and Returnal™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Risk of Rain Returns is your kind of game, the closest matches are Risk of Rain 2, Risk of Rain (2013) and Deep Rock Galactic — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, epic and intense, and single out its 3d platforming and difficulty scaling. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Risk of Rain Returns is a 2D action roguelike platformer developed by Hopoo Games and published by Gearbox Publishing, released in 2023 at $14.99 and verified on Steam Deck. Players describe it as challenging, epic, intense, and nostalgic. The game combines 2D platforming with procedural generation, difficulty scaling, item synergy, and skill-based aiming. Reviewers highlight tight 2D platforming controls and wavedashing mastery as standout features, while players appreciate how the late-game becomes comically overpowered and the substantial replayability offered through hidden secrets. The pixel-art aesthetic and local co-op support contribute to its massive scope. The game holds a 95% positive rating from over 16,600 Steam reviews.
About Risk of Rain Returns: 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!
Is Risk of Rain Returns worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 16,644 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 92% positive across 74 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 22 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 22 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Late game becomes comically overpowered
- Pixel art aesthetic
- Replayability through secrets
- Tight 2d platforming controls
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“RIP Risk of Rain! It was fun while it lasted! Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, turning this game as well as all of their other games into literal spyware.”
“Not touching the game until you fix those spyware Terms of Service. Until then, my review stays.”
People who play it also play: Risk of Rain 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Deep Rock Galactic
Frequently asked about Risk of Rain Returns
Can I run it?
Is Risk of Rain Returns verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Risk of Rain Returns is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Risk of Rain Returns cost?
Risk of Rain Returns is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Risk of Rain Returns have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Risk of Rain Returns supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Risk of Rain Returns?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Risk of Rain Returns are Risk of Rain 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Deep Rock Galactic.
Who developed Risk of Rain Returns?
Risk of Rain Returns was developed by Hopoo Games and published by Gearbox Publishing.