Rank 01Why this
Shares meta progression and procedural generation with NIMRODS.
- $8.54 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like NIMRODS
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- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked NIMRODS also play
The closest matches to NIMRODS: Rogue: Genesia, Genome Guardian, Enter the Gungeon, Nova Drift, and MOTHERGUNSHIP. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Gun Customization and Rogue-lite, like NIMRODS.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon synergy and bullet hell with NIMRODS.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Nova Drift
Why this: Shares weapon synergy and meta progression with NIMRODS.
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MOTHERGUNSHIP
Why this: Shares procedural generation with NIMRODS.
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Survivors of the Dawn
Why this: Shares meta progression with NIMRODS.
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Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
Why this: Shares bullet hell and meta progression with NIMRODS.
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Pesticide Not Required
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like NIMRODS.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like NIMRODS
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Fiveamp
- Price: $6.49−35%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 1,241 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Challenging
- Stressful
- Bullet hell
- Meta progression
- Procedural generation
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Why this: Shares weapon synergy with NIMRODS.
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with NIMRODS.
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Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like NIMRODS.
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Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like NIMRODS.
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Why this: Shares bullet hell with NIMRODS.
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Why this: Shares meta progression and procedural generation with NIMRODS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Shares weapon synergy and bullet hell with NIMRODS.
Nova Drift
Why this: Shares weapon synergy and meta progression with NIMRODS.
MOTHERGUNSHIP
Why this: Shares procedural generation with NIMRODS.
Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
Why this: Shares bullet hell and meta progression with NIMRODS.
About NIMRODS
The closest matches to NIMRODS: Rogue: Genesia, Genome Guardian, Enter the Gungeon, Nova Drift, and MOTHERGUNSHIP. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If NIMRODS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rogue: Genesia, Genome Guardian and Enter the Gungeon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and stressful, and single out its bullet hell and meta progression. 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.
NIMRODS is a 2024 action roguelite from Fiveamp where players act as a test subject for a gun manufacturer, scavenging alien planets for weapon components. The core loop centers on procedural dungeon-crawling combined with bullet-hell combat, requiring players to weave through dense projectile patterns while experimenting with weapon synergy to build increasingly elaborate firearms. Meta-progression systems persist between runs, allowing accumulated knowledge and upgrades to carry forward. The game emphasizes tactical positioning, and players describe the experience as challenging and stressful. It is verified on Steam Deck and currently holds an 87% positive rating from 1,241 Steam reviews, priced at $9.99 USD.
About NIMRODS: Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!
Is NIMRODS worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 1,241 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 55 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game is too frustrating for me to enjoy. Progress is boringly slow. Most upgrades during runs are annoyingly incremental to the point where nothing actually changes when you get an upgrade. There's almost nothing that changes between…”
People who play it also play: Rogue: Genesia, Genome Guardian, Enter the Gungeon
Frequently asked about NIMRODS
Can I run it?
Is NIMRODS verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — NIMRODS 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 NIMRODS cost?
NIMRODS is listed on Steam at 6.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to NIMRODS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NIMRODS are Rogue: Genesia, Genome Guardian, Enter the Gungeon.
Who developed NIMRODS?
NIMRODS was developed by Fiveamp.