Rank 01Why this
Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
- Free
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Gatekeeper
- 29 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Gatekeeper also play
The closest matches to Gatekeeper: Gatekeeper: Infinity, The Spell Brigade, Deadzone: Rogue, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, and Risk of Rain 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares difficulty scaling with Gatekeeper.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Shares build crafting and difficulty scaling with Gatekeeper.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Gatekeeper.
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Risk of Rain 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Gatekeeper.
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Roboquest
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Gatekeeper
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Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Gatekeeper.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Gravity Lagoon
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 1,447 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Artifact collection shapes every run
- Co op multiplayer is consistently fun
- Deep atmosphere and sound design
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gatekeeper at current Steam store prices.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
Broventure: The Wild Co-op
Why this: Shares build crafting with Gatekeeper.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with Gatekeeper.
Shape Shifter: Formations
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Gatekeeper.
Apocalypse Party
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Gatekeeper.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Gatekeeper, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Skillshot City
Why this: Shares build crafting with Gatekeeper.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
Alien Swarm
Why this: Also Aliens and Top-Down Shooter, like Gatekeeper.
Disfigure
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Gatekeeper.
SYNTHETIK: Arena
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Gatekeeper.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
The Spell Brigade
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with Gatekeeper.
Deadzone: Rogue
Why this: Shares build crafting and difficulty scaling with Gatekeeper.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Gatekeeper.
Temtem: Swarm
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Gatekeeper.
About Gatekeeper
The closest matches to Gatekeeper: Gatekeeper: Infinity, The Spell Brigade, Deadzone: Rogue, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, and Risk of Rain 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Gatekeeper is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gatekeeper: Infinity, The Spell Brigade and Deadzone: Rogue — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its artifact collection and ban system. 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.
Gatekeeper is a top-down action roguelike from Gravity Lagoon, published by HypeTrain Digital. Players collect artifacts to shape their runs, with difficulty-scaling across long sessions. The game features a ban-system and triad-system alongside guardian variety that offers distinct playstyles. Reviewers highlight the deep atmosphere and sound design, describing it as atmospheric and contemplative. Build-crafting lets players tailor their approach through artifact collection. Online co-op supports up to four players, with players describing the multiplayer as consistently fun. Released in 2025 at 14.99 USD, it runs verified on Steam Deck and holds an 85% positive rating from 1447 Steam reviews.
About Gatekeeper: Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!
Is Gatekeeper worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 1,447 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 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Artifact collection shapes every run
- Co op multiplayer is consistently fun
- Deep atmosphere and sound design
- Guardians offer varied playstyles
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“While the game is fun for the first few hours, you start to notice its shallowness after a while. Making a comparison with Risk of Rain 2: • The cast of characters don't feel that unique, especially the melee characters. • The items don't…”
“If you like Risk of Rain 2, you'll like this game. It's basically a top down version of that. character skills are pretty unique which is nice. That said, until there is a feature that allows you to continue run if you crash, this is going…”
People who play it also play: Gatekeeper: Infinity, The Spell Brigade, Deadzone: Rogue
Frequently asked about Gatekeeper
Can I run it?
Is Gatekeeper verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Gatekeeper 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 Gatekeeper cost?
Gatekeeper is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Gatekeeper have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Gatekeeper supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Gatekeeper?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gatekeeper are Gatekeeper: Infinity, The Spell Brigade, Deadzone: Rogue.
Who developed Gatekeeper?
Gatekeeper was developed by Gravity Lagoon and published by HypeTrain Digital.