Rank 01Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Returnal.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like Returnal™
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 6, 2026
Players who liked Returnal™ also play
The closest matches to Returnal™: Risk of Rain 2, Deadzone: Rogue, Dead Cells, Vampire Survivors, and Enter the Gungeon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural generation with Returnal.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon upgrades and procedural generation with Returnal.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and procedural generation with Returnal.
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Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Shares bullet hell and procedural generation with Returnal.
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Hades II
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal.
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Roboquest
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Returnal.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Returnal™
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Shares tactical positioning and procedural generation with Returnal.
- 98% of 126,214 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Housemarque, Climax Studios
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 6
- 81% of 4,484 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Challenging but fair difficulty curve
- Gunplay feels distinct
- Layered narrative with emotional depth
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Dark
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Returnal™
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.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Returnal.
NieR:Automata™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Returnal.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Returnal™ at current Steam store prices.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal.
Astral Ascent
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Returnal.
Angelstruck
Why this: Shares bullet hell and weapon upgrades with Returnal.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Returnal™, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Returnal.
Warframe
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Returnal.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Bullet Hell, like Returnal.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Deadzone: Rogue
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Returnal.
Dead Cells
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and procedural generation with Returnal.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and procedural generation with Returnal.
Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Shares bullet hell and procedural generation with Returnal.
Hades II
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Returnal.
About Returnal™
The closest matches to Returnal™: Risk of Rain 2, Deadzone: Rogue, Dead Cells, Vampire Survivors, and Enter the Gungeon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Returnal™ is your kind of game, the closest matches are Risk of Rain 2, Deadzone: Rogue and Dead Cells — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and dark, and single out its bullet hell and procedural generation. 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.
Returnal is a 2023 action game from Housemarque and Climax Studios that tasks players with navigating procedurally generated biomes on an alien world. The core gameplay loop centers on bullet-hell combat, tactical positioning, and acquiring weapon upgrades across runs. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and dark, with reviewers highlighting a challenging-but-fair difficulty curve and gunplay that feels distinct. Movement mechanics are praised as fluid and responsive, while the layered narrative adds emotional depth to the sci-fi setting. The game carries a price tag of $59.99 and holds an 81% positive rating from over 4,400 Steam reviews. Notably, Returnal is not supported on Steam Deck.
About Returnal™: BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.
Is Returnal™ worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 81% of 4,484 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 76% positive across 50 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 23 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Gunplay feels distinct
- Layered narrative with emotional depth
- Movement mechanics are fluid and responsive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game is exhausting. It doesn't respect the player's time and grind because the ideal run is SO LONG. One bad room and the entire hours long run is in the bin. Progressing is a painful process. The adrenaline system is critical but…”
“Game looked beautiful and roguelite was the bait for me, but I didn't look deep enough to the reviews or the gameplay. It's too difficult for me, frustrating to play when you get too little progression and/or feeling of accomplishment.”
People who play it also play: Risk of Rain 2, Deadzone: Rogue, Dead Cells
Frequently asked about Returnal™
Can I run it?
Does Returnal™ work on Steam Deck?
Returnal™ is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Returnal™ cost?
Returnal™ is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Returnal™ have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Returnal™ supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Returnal™?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Returnal™ are Risk of Rain 2, Deadzone: Rogue, Dead Cells.
Who developed Returnal™?
Returnal™ was developed by Housemarque, Climax Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.