Rank 01Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
- 27 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising also play
The closest matches to SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising: SYNTHETIK 2, Nuclear Throne, Neon Chrome, RUINER, and Enter the Gungeon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Shares procedural generation with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2016
Rank 04 
RUINER
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Cyberpunk, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Rank 05 
Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-like, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Rank 06 
Dust & Neon
Why this: Shares active reload with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Rank 07 
NeuroVoider
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Robots, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
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- 1SYNTHETIK 2
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- 81% of 2,407 reviews
- 2Nuclear Throne
Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- 97% of 9,705 reviews
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- 5Enter the Gungeon
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-like, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- 95% of 38,640 reviews
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- 11God's Trigger
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- 68% of 170 reviews
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- 15KILL KNIGHT
Shares active reload and procedural generation with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- 94% of 1,166 reviews
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- 18Vampire Survivors
Shares perk system and procedural generation with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
- 98% of 126,214 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Flow Fire Games
- Price: $4.99−75%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 95% of 7,736 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Build variety is deep
- Combat is best
- Gunplay is fun
- Intense
- Punishing
- Tense
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Why this: Same intense mood as SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Cheaper alternatives
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God's Trigger
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
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Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
POSTAL
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
RUINER
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Cyberpunk, like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Shares procedural generation with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
Dust & Neon
Why this: Shares active reload with SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising.
About SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
The closest matches to SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising: SYNTHETIK 2, Nuclear Throne, Neon Chrome, RUINER, and Enter the Gungeon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising is your kind of game, the closest matches are SYNTHETIK 2, Nuclear Throne and Neon Chrome — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as intense, punishing and tense, and single out its active reload and class 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.
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising is a top-down tactical action roguelite released in 2018 by Flow Fire Games. Players battle through a world overrun by the Machine Legion across runs that feature an active-reload system, class-based progression, cover mechanics, drone control, and a deep perk and upgrade system. Reviewers highlight the gunplay as a core strength, noting the extensive build variety and high replayability across sessions. Players describe the experience as intense and punishing, with the soundtrack receiving consistent praise. The game supports online co-op for up to two players and runs at a medium length per session with configurable difficulty settings. It is available on Steam for $19.99 USD and marked as Playable on Steam Deck, holding a 95% positive rating from over 7,700 Steam reviews.
About SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising: 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?
Is SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 7,736 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 75% off, now $4.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 28 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Build variety is deep
- Combat is best
- Gunplay is fun
- Replayability is high
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Game sometimes randomly decides to blow you up even if you are behind cover away from enemies. The netcode is buggy as hell. This game could really use one last update to patch all the bugs and then it would be perfect. I'll edit my review…”
People who play it also play: SYNTHETIK 2, Nuclear Throne, Neon Chrome
Frequently asked about SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Can I run it?
Does SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising run on Steam Deck?
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising cost?
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising are SYNTHETIK 2, Nuclear Throne, Neon Chrome.
Who developed SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising?
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising was developed by Flow Fire Games and published by Flow Fire Games, WhisperGames.