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Games like HELLBREAK

Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to HELLBREAK for fans of action, indie, early access, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in HELLBREAK also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About HELLBREAK: HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

2025ActionIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Double Barrel Games
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    Slyders — Steam game cover

    Slyders

    Top pick for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with HELLBREAK.

    Slyders is a survivor-like, roguelite bullet-hell FPS where you fight overwhelming hordes of enemies and unleash a ridiculous arsenal of upgrades. You’re Aryx, a fearless fox freedom fighter on his supersonic battle turtle who aims to liberate Sky World from evil.

    2025Action14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Bloodshed — Steam game cover

    Bloodshed

    Second-strongest match for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Tomb of the Dead — Steam game cover

    Tomb of the Dead

    Third-strongest match for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with HELLBREAK.

    Fight against endless waves of demons inside a flesh creature. Classic horde gameplay. Deep guttural sounds. One giant worm.

    2022Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Blood Rush — Steam game cover

    Blood Rush

    Ranked #4 for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!

    2025ActionIndieRPG14.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Vampire Hunters — Steam game cover

    Vampire Hunters

    Ranked #5 for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.

    2024ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    ULTRAKILL — Steam game cover

    ULTRAKILL

    Ranked #6 for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Galactic Vault — Steam game cover

    Galactic Vault

    Ranked #7 for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.

    2026ActionIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    AFTERBLAST — Steam game cover

    AFTERBLAST

    Ranked #8 for HELLBREAK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters in intense bullet-hell combat!

    2025ActionIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to HELLBREAK

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.

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    DOOM Eternal — Steam game cover

    DOOM Eternal

    Reviewers of HELLBREAK cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HELLBREAK.

    Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

    2020Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Vampire Survivors — Steam game cover

    Vampire Survivors

    Reviewers of HELLBREAK cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Witchfire — Steam game cover

    Witchfire

    Reviewers of HELLBREAK cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Early Access with HELLBREAK.

    Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

    2024ActionEarly Access39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    Bloodshed — Steam game cover

    Bloodshed

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Vampire Hunters — Steam game cover

    Vampire Hunters

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.

    2024ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    ULTRAKILL — Steam game cover

    ULTRAKILL

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with HELLBREAK.

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about HELLBREAK

Is HELLBREAK verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — HELLBREAK 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 HELLBREAK cost?
HELLBREAK is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to HELLBREAK?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HELLBREAK are Slyders, Bloodshed, Tomb of the Dead.
Who developed HELLBREAK?
HELLBREAK was developed by Double Barrel Games and published by Biotech Gameworks, Double Barrel Games.

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