# Games like Helltaker

> The closest matches to Helltaker: Undertale, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Donut County, Octodad: Dadliest Catch, and Catherine Classic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Undertale](https://imho.run/games/391540/undertale) — Shares multiple endings with Helltaker. 160,033 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/391540/)
2. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) — Same hypnotic mood as Helltaker. 12,463 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
3. [Donut County](https://imho.run/games/702670/donut-county) — Also Short, like Helltaker. 6,536 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/702670/)
4. [Octodad: Dadliest Catch](https://imho.run/games/224480/octodad-dadliest-catch) — A frequent pick in Helltaker players' libraries, and another Action. 6,147 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224480/)
5. [Catherine Classic](https://imho.run/games/893180/catherine-classic) — A frequent pick in Helltaker players' libraries, and another Adventure. 4,202 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893180/)
6. [Monster Prom](https://imho.run/games/743450/monster-prom) — Also Demons and Dating Sim, like Helltaker. 8,970 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/743450/)
7. [Ittle Dew](https://imho.run/games/241320/ittle-dew) — A frequent pick in Helltaker players' libraries, and another Indie. 318 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241320/)
8. [Devil May Cry 5](https://imho.run/games/601150/devil-may-cry-5) — Also Demons, like Helltaker. 37,680 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601150/)
9. [OH MY GOD, LOOK AT THIS KNIGHT](https://imho.run/games/781440/oh-my-god-look-at-this-knight) — Also Short, like Helltaker. 943 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/781440/)
10. [Gunpoint](https://imho.run/games/206190/gunpoint) — Also Short, like Helltaker. 8,196 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/206190/)
11. [Muse Dash](https://imho.run/games/774171/muse-dash) — Same hypnotic mood as Helltaker. 29,270 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774171/)
12. [Awaria](https://imho.run/games/3274300/awaria) — Same funny mood as Helltaker. 8,528 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3274300/)
13. [美女，请别影响我成仙](https://imho.run/games/3545990/game) — Shares romance systems and multiple endings with Helltaker. 181 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3545990/)
14. [Soul Mates](https://imho.run/games/2279440/soul-mates) — Also Dating Sim, like Helltaker. 114 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279440/)
15. [My Cute Succubus](https://imho.run/games/1719660/my-cute-succubus) — Also Dating Sim, like Helltaker. 91 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1719660/)
16. [Hell Pie](https://imho.run/games/889910/hell-pie) — Also Demons, like Helltaker. 637 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/889910/)
17. [Purino Party](https://imho.run/games/483960/purino-party) — Also Dating Sim, like Helltaker. 152 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/483960/)
18. [The Ditzy Demons Are in Love With Me](https://imho.run/games/802870/the-ditzy-demons-are-in-love-with-me) — Also Demons and Dating Sim, like Helltaker. 336 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/802870/)
19. [Fire: Ungh’s Quest](https://imho.run/games/325520/fire-ungh-s-quest) — Shares puzzle solving with Helltaker. 153 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/325520/)
20. [Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim](https://imho.run/games/1035990/dialtown-phone-dating-sim) — Shares dlc expansion with Helltaker. 1,850 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1035990/)
21. [Trap Legend](https://imho.run/games/1226530/trap-legend) — Also Dating Sim, like Helltaker. 141 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1226530/)
22. [Gender Bender DNA Twister Extreme](https://imho.run/games/321060/gender-bender-dna-twister-extreme) — Shares multiple endings with Helltaker. 159 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/321060/)
23. [Sweet fantasy](https://imho.run/games/612110/sweet-fantasy) — Shares multiple endings with Helltaker. 149 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/612110/)
24. [Pikuniku](https://imho.run/games/572890/pikuniku) — Same comedic mood as Helltaker. 3,642 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/572890/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1289310&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1289310&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1289310&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1289310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1289310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Helltaker

Helltaker is a free-to-play indie puzzle game released in 2020 by solo developer vanripper. Players navigate a series of sliding-puzzle levels through turn-based tile movement that incorporates rhythm-based mechanics, with the stated goal of romancing demon girls in Hell. Reviewers describe the premise as absurd and highlight the challenging nature of its puzzles. Players also note the hypnotic electronic soundtrack and stylish art direction. The game offers multiple endings and received a 97% positive rating from over 53,000 Steam reviews. It is playable on Steam Deck and supports paid DLC content.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1289310
- **Developer:** vanripper
- **Publisher:** vanripper
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements
- **Released:** May 11, 2020
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1289310/helltaker)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1289310&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289310/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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