# Games like Returnal™

> The closest matches to Returnal™: Risk of Rain 2, Deadzone: Rogue, Dead Cells, Vampire Survivors, and Enter the Gungeon. 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 Third-Person Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Returnal. 160,098 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632360/)
2. [Deadzone: Rogue](https://imho.run/games/3228590/deadzone-rogue) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 7,660 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3228590/)
3. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Shares weapon upgrades and procedural generation with Returnal. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
4. [Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/1794680/vampire-survivors) — Shares tactical positioning and procedural generation with Returnal. 126,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/)
5. [Enter the Gungeon](https://imho.run/games/311690/enter-the-gungeon) — Shares bullet hell and procedural generation with Returnal. 38,640 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311690/)
6. [Hades II](https://imho.run/games/1145350/hades-ii) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal. 62,885 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/)
7. [Roboquest](https://imho.run/games/692890/roboquest) — Also Rogue-lite and Bullet Hell, like Returnal. 13,413 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/692890/)
8. [Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor](https://imho.run/games/2321470/deep-rock-galactic-survivor) — A frequent pick in Returnal players' libraries, and another Action. 23,315 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2321470/)
9. [Remnant: From the Ashes](https://imho.run/games/617290/remnant-from-the-ashes) — Also Third-Person Shooter, like Returnal. 24,137 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/617290/)
10. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — A frequent pick in Returnal players' libraries, and another RPG. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
11. [Astral Ascent](https://imho.run/games/1280930/astral-ascent) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 1,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/)
12. [The Binding of Isaac](https://imho.run/games/113200/the-binding-of-isaac) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 23,345 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
13. [Dreamscaper](https://imho.run/games/1040420/dreamscaper) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 1,323 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040420/)
14. [Halls of Torment](https://imho.run/games/2218750/halls-of-torment) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal. 20,900 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218750/)
15. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
16. [Ravenswatch](https://imho.run/games/2071280/ravenswatch) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal. 7,728 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071280/)
17. [CRYPTARK](https://imho.run/games/344740/cryptark) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 729 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/344740/)
18. [Gunfire Reborn](https://imho.run/games/1217060/gunfire-reborn) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal. 36,338 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1217060/)
19. [ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1485590/endless-dungeon-definitive-edition) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Returnal. 2,121 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1485590/)
20. [ArcRunner](https://imho.run/games/1575830/arcrunner) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Returnal. 149 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575830/)
21. [Picayune Dreams](https://imho.run/games/2088840/picayune-dreams) — Shares bullet hell and weapon upgrades with Returnal. 3,300 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2088840/)
22. [Patch Quest](https://imho.run/games/1347970/patch-quest) — Shares bullet hell and procedural generation with Returnal. 1,045 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347970/)
23. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — Shares procedural generation with Returnal. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
24. [Deadlink](https://imho.run/games/1676130/deadlink) — Also Rogue-lite, like Returnal. 1,959 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1676130/)

## 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=1649240&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1649240&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1649240&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1649240
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1649240
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Returnal™

Returnal is a 2023 action game from Housemarque and Climax Studios that tasks players with navigating procedurally generated biomes on an alien world. The core gameplay loop centers on bullet-hell combat, tactical positioning, and acquiring weapon upgrades across runs. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and dark, with reviewers highlighting a challenging-but-fair difficulty curve and gunplay that feels distinct. Movement mechanics are praised as fluid and responsive, while the layered narrative adds emotional depth to the sci-fi setting. The game carries a price tag of $59.99 and holds an 81% positive rating from over 4,400 Steam reviews. Notably, Returnal is not supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1649240
- **Developer:** Housemarque, Climax Studios
- **Publisher:** PlayStation Publishing LLC
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 15, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1649240/returnal)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1649240&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649240/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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