Games like Dreadhunter
If Dreadhunter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Black Ice, Bee Hero: Bug Blaster and Zombie Hunter, Inc. — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, immersive and intense. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Dreadhunter: Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.
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Black Ice
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dreadhunter.
Top pick for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Hack greedy megacorps to help as many people as you can in a high-agility cyberpunk looter/shooter RPG. Explore neon cyberspace vistas and outmaneuver AIs to customize your hacker OS and weapon combos. Play solo or online co-op with up to 10 people!
Bee Hero: Bug Blaster
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Slaughter endless insect hordes, harvest epic loot, and forge insane builds in this high-octane roguelite ARPG. Master Node Alchemy to reshape your entire build and unleash devastating power.
Zombie Hunter, Inc.
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
In Zombie Hunter, Inc. you play as a zombie hunter-for-hire who rescues stranded survivors -- for a reasonable fee, of course. It features a unique "helicopter camera" that allows you to aim for the head for the first time in top-down shooters and adds a new dimension to world exploration.
Ketz: Galactic Overlords
WHY THIS
Shares skill tree progression and an intense mood with Dreadhunter.
Ranked #4 for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Sci-fantasy themed roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Choose your character, collect various gear, and create game-breaking builds using powerful skills from the Galactic Leaders!
Relic Hunters Legend
WHY THIS
Shares build synergy with Dreadhunter.
Ranked #5 for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!
CyberCorp
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dreadhunter.
Ranked #6 for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master. Play solo or with friends.
Revita
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dreadhunter.
Ranked #7 for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Schism
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dreadhunter.
Ranked #8 for Dreadhunter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
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Meltdown
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dreadhunter.
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
DOOM
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Dreadhunter.
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Dreadhunter.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Dreadhunter.
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Last Epoch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dreadhunter.
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Hades
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dreadhunter.
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
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.
SYNTHETIK 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!
Dead Space
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Dreadhunter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Dreadhunter.
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dreadhunter at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Dreadhunter on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dreadhunter.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Dreadhunter on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Dreadhunter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Dreadhunter.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Dreadhunter on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Dreadhunter on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Dreadhunter.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Dreadhunter.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
The Riftbreaker: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.
Waves
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Shape of Dreams: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dreadhunter.
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
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Frequently asked about Dreadhunter
- Is Dreadhunter verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dreadhunter 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 Dreadhunter cost?
- Dreadhunter is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Dreadhunter?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dreadhunter are Black Ice, Bee Hero: Bug Blaster, Zombie Hunter, Inc..
- Who developed Dreadhunter?
- Dreadhunter was developed by Trickster Arts.
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