# Games like Risk of Rain Returns

> The closest matches to Risk of Rain Returns: Risk of Rain 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Deep Rock Galactic, Gunfire Reborn, and Returnal™. 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. [Risk of Rain 2](https://imho.run/games/632360/risk-of-rain-2) — Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Risk of Rain Returns. 160,098 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632360/)
2. [Risk of Rain (2013)](https://imho.run/games/248820/risk-of-rain-2013) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 14,874 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248820/)
3. [Deep Rock Galactic](https://imho.run/games/548430/deep-rock-galactic) — Also Looter Shooter and Class-Based, like Risk of Rain Returns. 169,164 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/548430/)
4. [Gunfire Reborn](https://imho.run/games/1217060/gunfire-reborn) — Also Looter Shooter and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns. 36,338 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1217060/)
5. [Returnal™](https://imho.run/games/1649240/returnal) — Also Rogue-like and Space, like Risk of Rain Returns. 4,484 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649240/)
6. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
7. [Deadzone: Rogue](https://imho.run/games/3228590/deadzone-rogue) — Shares difficulty scaling and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 7,660 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3228590/)
8. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — A frequent pick in Risk of Rain Returns players' libraries, and another RPG. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
9. [Son of a Witch](https://imho.run/games/539400/son-of-a-witch) — Also Loot and Rogue-like, like Risk of Rain Returns. 107 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539400/)
10. [Rabbit and Steel](https://imho.run/games/2132850/rabbit-and-steel) — Shares difficulty scaling with Risk of Rain Returns. 6,912 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132850/)
11. [Roboquest](https://imho.run/games/692890/roboquest) — Also Looter Shooter and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns. 13,413 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/692890/)
12. [Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/1794680/vampire-survivors) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 126,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/)
13. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — A frequent pick in Risk of Rain Returns players' libraries, and another Indie. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
14. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — A frequent pick in Risk of Rain Returns players' libraries, and another Action. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
15. [CRYPTARK](https://imho.run/games/344740/cryptark) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 729 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/344740/)
16. [Enter the Gungeon](https://imho.run/games/311690/enter-the-gungeon) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 38,640 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311690/)
17. [Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate](https://imho.run/games/2283880/shoulders-of-giants-ultimate) — Shares difficulty scaling and procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 81 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2283880/)
18. [BlazBlue Entropy Effect](https://imho.run/games/2273430/blazblue-entropy-effect) — Also Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns. 4,408 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2273430/)
19. [Astral Ascent](https://imho.run/games/1280930/astral-ascent) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 1,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/)
20. [Wizard of Legend](https://imho.run/games/445980/wizard-of-legend) — Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns. 7,279 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445980/)
21. [Ravenswatch](https://imho.run/games/2071280/ravenswatch) — Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns. 7,728 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071280/)
22. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
23. [Hades II](https://imho.run/games/1145350/hades-ii) — Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Risk of Rain Returns. 62,885 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/)
24. [Deadly Days: Roadtrip](https://imho.run/games/3026450/deadly-days-roadtrip) — Shares procedural generation with Risk of Rain Returns. 536 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3026450/)

## 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=1337520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1337520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1337520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1337520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1337520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Risk of Rain Returns

Risk of Rain Returns is a 2D action roguelike platformer developed by Hopoo Games and published by Gearbox Publishing, released in 2023 at $14.99 and verified on Steam Deck. Players describe it as challenging, epic, intense, and nostalgic. The game combines 2D platforming with procedural generation, difficulty scaling, item synergy, and skill-based aiming. Reviewers highlight tight 2D platforming controls and wavedashing mastery as standout features, while players appreciate how the late-game becomes comically overpowered and the substantial replayability offered through hidden secrets. The pixel-art aesthetic and local co-op support contribute to its massive scope. The game holds a 95% positive rating from over 16,600 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1337520
- **Developer:** Hopoo Games
- **Publisher:** Gearbox Publishing
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Co-op
- **Released:** Nov 8, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1337520/risk-of-rain-returns)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1337520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337520/)
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