# Games like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

> The closest matches to NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION: Dead Cells, Moon Hunters, Dungeon Souls, Astral Ascent, and Ziggurat. 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. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
2. [Moon Hunters](https://imho.run/games/320040/moon-hunters) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 1,726 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/320040/)
3. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
4. [Astral Ascent](https://imho.run/games/1280930/astral-ascent) — Shares tactical combat and procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 1,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/)
5. [Ziggurat](https://imho.run/games/308420/ziggurat) — A frequent pick in NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,992 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308420/)
6. [Legend of Dungeon](https://imho.run/games/238280/legend-of-dungeon) — Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 903 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238280/)
7. [Fallback](https://imho.run/games/864540/fallback) — Also Souls-like and Perma Death, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 114 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/864540/)
8. [Risk of Rain (2013)](https://imho.run/games/248820/risk-of-rain-2013) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 14,874 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248820/)
9. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — A frequent pick in NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION players' libraries, and another Action. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
10. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 12,463 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
11. [Curse of the Dead Gods](https://imho.run/games/1123770/curse-of-the-dead-gods) — Also Souls-like and Rogue-lite, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 3,729 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1123770/)
12. [BELOW](https://imho.run/games/250680/below) — Also Souls-like and Perma Death, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 841 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250680/)
13. [Dunjungle](https://imho.run/games/1589570/dunjungle) — Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 172 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1589570/)
14. [Rampage Knights](https://imho.run/games/314410/rampage-knights) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 926 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314410/)
15. [Hades](https://imho.run/games/1145360/hades) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 139,938 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/)
16. [Ravenswatch](https://imho.run/games/2071280/ravenswatch) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 7,728 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071280/)
17. [Skul: The Hero Slayer](https://imho.run/games/1147560/skul-the-hero-slayer) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 9,565 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147560/)
18. [Darkest Dungeon®](https://imho.run/games/262060/darkest-dungeon) — Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 55,844 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/)
19. [Slasher's Keep](https://imho.run/games/598060/slasher-s-keep) — Shares roguelike dungeon crawling with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 1,644 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598060/)
20. [Brut@l](https://imho.run/games/489260/brut-l) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 66 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489260/)
21. [Children of Morta](https://imho.run/games/330020/children-of-morta) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 7,392 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/)
22. [The Binding of Isaac](https://imho.run/games/113200/the-binding-of-isaac) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 23,345 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
23. [Wizard with a Gun](https://imho.run/games/1150530/wizard-with-a-gun) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 1,734 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150530/)
24. [Heavy Bullets](https://imho.run/games/297120/heavy-bullets) — Shares procedural generation with NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION. 1,006 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/297120/)

## 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=384490&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=384490&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=384490&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=384490
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/384490
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION is a top-down roguelike dungeon crawler from Harebrained Schemes that tasks players with navigating procedurally generated dungeons filled with tactical combat encounters. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game features souls-inspired combat mechanics and supports local co-op multiplayer for up to four players. Players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, with intricate dungeon generation and stylish graphics providing strong replay value. The game runs on the Steam Deck following verification, offers a medium-length experience designed for dedicated play sessions, and currently holds a 59% positive rating from over 2,600 Steam reviews at a price of $29.99 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 384490
- **Developer:** Harebrained Schemes
- **Publisher:** Paradox Interactive, Bandai Namco
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Jul 12, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/384490/necropolis-brutal-edition)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=384490&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/384490/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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