# Games like Crypt of the NecroDancer

> The closest matches to Crypt of the NecroDancer: Rift of the NecroDancer, Nuclear Throne, BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE, Wizard of Legend, and The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor. 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. [Rift of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/2073250/rift-of-the-necrodancer) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 2,813 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/)
2. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
3. [BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE](https://imho.run/games/1286350/bpm-bullets-per-minute) — A frequent pick in Crypt of the NecroDancer players' libraries, and another Action. 6,011 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286350/)
4. [Wizard of Legend](https://imho.run/games/445980/wizard-of-legend) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 7,279 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445980/)
5. [The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor](https://imho.run/games/416790/the-metronomicon-slay-the-dance-floor) — A frequent pick in Crypt of the NecroDancer players' libraries, and another RPG. 218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/416790/)
6. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
7. [Enter the Gungeon](https://imho.run/games/311690/enter-the-gungeon) — Also Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 38,640 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311690/)
8. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)
9. [Hades](https://imho.run/games/1145360/hades) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 139,938 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/)
10. [Temp Zero](https://imho.run/games/1938850/temp-zero) — Shares rhythm sync combat with Crypt of the NecroDancer. 80 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1938850/)
11. [The Binding of Isaac](https://imho.run/games/113200/the-binding-of-isaac) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 23,345 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
12. [Legend of Dungeon](https://imho.run/games/238280/legend-of-dungeon) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 903 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238280/)
13. [Risk of Rain (2013)](https://imho.run/games/248820/risk-of-rain-2013) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 14,874 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248820/)
14. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — A frequent pick in Crypt of the NecroDancer players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
15. [Crown Trick](https://imho.run/games/1000010/crown-trick) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 563 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000010/)
16. [Rogue Legacy](https://imho.run/games/241600/rogue-legacy) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 10,035 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241600/)
17. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
18. [Sword of the Necromancer](https://imho.run/games/1243890/sword-of-the-necromancer) — Also Rogue-lite and Dungeon Crawler, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 122 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243890/)
19. [Children of Morta](https://imho.run/games/330020/children-of-morta) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 7,392 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/)
20. [Son of a Witch](https://imho.run/games/539400/son-of-a-witch) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 107 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539400/)
21. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
22. [Ziggurat](https://imho.run/games/308420/ziggurat) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 1,992 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308420/)
23. [Desktop Dungeons: Rewind](https://imho.run/games/1976950/desktop-dungeons-rewind) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 342 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1976950/)
24. [Dreamscaper](https://imho.run/games/1040420/dreamscaper) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Crypt of the NecroDancer. 1,323 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040420/)

## 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=247080&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=247080&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=247080&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=247080
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/247080
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Crypt of the NecroDancer

Released in 2015, Crypt of the NecroDancer combines action RPG dungeon crawling with rhythm-based mechanics. Every action occurs in sync with the beat, as players navigate procedural dungeon floors, engage in turn-based combat that unfolds to the music, and face boss-rhythm sequences. Reviewers note that each character offers unique abilities that dramatically alter playstyle, while the local co-op mode adds another dimension to the experience. Players describe it as challenging, intense, and hypnotic, finding that repeated failures ultimately lead to satisfying mastery as the turn-based combat reveals itself as a living puzzle. The game holds a 96% positive rating from over 12,000 Steam reviews, runs verified on Steam Deck, and is currently priced at $2.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 247080
- **Developer:** Brace Yourself Games
- **Publisher:** Brace Yourself Games, Klei Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Apr 23, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 87
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=247080&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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