# Games like Nuclear Throne

> The closest matches to Nuclear Throne: Enter the Gungeon, Risk of Rain (2013), Blazing Beaks, Neon Chrome, and Crypt of the NecroDancer. 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. [Enter the Gungeon](https://imho.run/games/311690/enter-the-gungeon) — Also Rogue-like and Bullet Hell, like Nuclear Throne. 38,640 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311690/)
2. [Risk of Rain (2013)](https://imho.run/games/248820/risk-of-rain-2013) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 14,874 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248820/)
3. [Blazing Beaks](https://imho.run/games/585710/blazing-beaks) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Nuclear Throne. 676 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/585710/)
4. [Neon Chrome](https://imho.run/games/428750/neon-chrome) — Shares twin stick shooting with Nuclear Throne. 408 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428750/)
5. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) — A frequent pick in Nuclear Throne players' libraries, and another RPG. 12,463 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
6. [NeuroVoider](https://imho.run/games/400450/neurovoider) — Shares twin stick shooting with Nuclear Throne. 327 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400450/)
7. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — A frequent pick in Nuclear Throne players' libraries, and another Action. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
8. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Nuclear Throne. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
9. [Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/1794680/vampire-survivors) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 126,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/)
10. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
11. [The Binding of Isaac](https://imho.run/games/113200/the-binding-of-isaac) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 23,345 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
12. [Repetendium](https://imho.run/games/2055500/repetendium) — Shares twin stick shooting with Nuclear Throne. 125 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055500/)
13. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Nuclear Throne. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
14. [Atomicrops](https://imho.run/games/757320/atomicrops) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 2,545 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/757320/)
15. [Teleglitch: Die More Edition](https://imho.run/games/234390/teleglitch-die-more-edition) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Nuclear Throne. 794 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234390/)
16. [SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising](https://imho.run/games/528230/synthetik-legion-rising) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Nuclear Throne. 7,736 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/528230/)
17. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
18. [KILL KNIGHT](https://imho.run/games/2694420/kill-knight) — Shares twin stick shooting with Nuclear Throne. 1,166 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2694420/)
19. [God's Trigger](https://imho.run/games/488730/god-s-trigger) — Shares twin stick shooting with Nuclear Throne. 170 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/488730/)
20. [Roboquest](https://imho.run/games/692890/roboquest) — Also Rogue-lite and Post-apocalyptic, like Nuclear Throne. 13,413 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/692890/)
21. [I Hate Running Backwards](https://imho.run/games/575820/i-hate-running-backwards) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 113 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/575820/)
22. [Realm of the Mad God Exalt](https://imho.run/games/200210/realm-of-the-mad-god-exalt) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Nuclear Throne. 32,601 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200210/)
23. [Voidigo](https://imho.run/games/1304680/voidigo) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Nuclear Throne. 2,658 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1304680/)
24. [Serious Sam: Tormental](https://imho.run/games/640340/serious-sam-tormental) — Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Nuclear Throne. 94 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/640340/)

## 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=242680&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=242680&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=242680&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=242680
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/242680
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nuclear Throne

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic action roguelite developed by Vlambeer. Players navigate procedurally generated runs as mutant survivors, combining twin-stick shooting with a mutation system that grants temporary abilities and permanent unlocks across attempts. Short burst sessions reward skill expression over grinding, and players describe runs as feeling epic despite their brevity. The crown unlock system and secret paths encourage experimentation while speedrun challenges add longevity for those pursuing mastery. Local co-op supports up to four players. The game achieved a 97% positive rating from over 9,700 Steam reviews. Reviewers highlight that Vlambeer designed weapons to rarely feel useless, and players note deaths function as learning moments rather than punitive setbacks. Verified for Steam Deck at 11.99 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 242680
- **Developer:** Vlambeer
- **Publisher:** Vlambeer
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Co-op
- **Released:** Dec 5, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 89
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=242680&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
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