Rank 01Why this
Shares meta progression and procedural generation with Into the Pit.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Into the Pit
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Into the Pit also play
The closest matches to Into the Pit: Ziggurat 2, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death, Wizard of Legend, Arboria, and MOTHERGUNSHIP. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares build variety and meta progression with Into the Pit.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares build variety with Into the Pit.
- $15.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Arboria
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Into the Pit.
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MOTHERGUNSHIP
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Into the Pit.
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Impaler Gold
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and 1990's, like Into the Pit.
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Battle Shapers
Why this: Shares meta progression with Into the Pit.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Into the Pit
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Shares build variety and meta progression with Into the Pit.
- 70% of 257 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Nullpointer Games
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 73% of 121 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dual wielding spells feels fresh
- Fast paced combat loop is addictive
- Meta progression feels balanced
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Intense
More games like Into the Pit, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Into the Pit
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Tower of Guns
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Into the Pit.
Ziggurat
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Into the Pit.
DOOM
Why this: Same intense mood as Into the Pit.
Heretic + Hexen
Why this: Also 1990's and Dark Fantasy, like Into the Pit.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Into the Pit at current Steam store prices.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Into the Pit.
Beyond the Long Night
Why this: Shares meta progression and procedural generation with Into the Pit.
God Of Weapons
Why this: Shares build variety and meta progression with Into the Pit.
Overture
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Into the Pit.
Darkblade Ascent
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Dark Fantasy, like Into the Pit.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Into the Pit, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Into the Pit.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Into the Pit.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Into the Pit.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Wizard of Legend
Why this: Shares build variety with Into the Pit.
MOTHERGUNSHIP
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Into the Pit.
Impaler Gold
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and 1990's, like Into the Pit.
Battle Shapers
Why this: Shares meta progression with Into the Pit.
StormEdge
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Into the Pit.
About Into the Pit
The closest matches to Into the Pit: Ziggurat 2, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death, Wizard of Legend, Arboria, and MOTHERGUNSHIP. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Into the Pit is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ziggurat 2, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death and Wizard of Legend — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and intense, and single out its build variety and dual wielding spells. 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.
About Into the Pit: A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.
Is Into the Pit worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 121 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dual wielding spells feels fresh
- Fast paced combat loop is addictive
- Meta progression feels balanced
- Pixel art visuals stand out
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“What's here is solid. Unfortunately there's not much here. Just can't justify the $15 price. Should be $10 or slightly less. Dev said more patches and possible additional content this year. Year is almost over and there's been nothing. Had…”
“The stunning retro game looks and the roguelite aspect drew me into this game. Unfortunately the game mechanics are very unimaginative. Give it 2 hours and you'll have seen everything there is to see; making all the rest terribly…”
People who play it also play: Ziggurat 2, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death, Wizard of Legend
Frequently asked about Into the Pit
Can I run it?
Is Into the Pit verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Into the Pit 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 Into the Pit cost?
Into the Pit is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Into the Pit?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Into the Pit are Ziggurat 2, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death, Wizard of Legend.
Who developed Into the Pit?
Into the Pit was developed by Nullpointer Games and published by Balor Games.