Games like Astral Ascent

95% positive from 1,795 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Verified$24.99

What it is

Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer roguelite where players customize builds with unique spells to fight bosses. It features four distinct characters in a modern fantasy setting.

What players liked

Players praise its smooth combat, art, and build variety, often comparing it to Dead Cells and Hades.

The catch

Spells and builds all end up feeling the same, so combat becomes mindless spam.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,795 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Astral Ascent

GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon

77% positive from 1,134 reviews202225% finish itDeck Verified

This is a roguelike hack-and-slash action game with a dark fantasy feel. Players battle yokai and demons using weapon-based combat and permanent upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise its compelling Dead Cells-like roguelike gameplay, enhanced by captivating aesthetics.

Both are tagged Replay Value, Hack and Slash and Action Roguelike.

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Geometry Arena

96% positive from 2,408 reviews2021Deck Playable

Geometry Arena is a free-form arena shooter roguelite focused on building overpowered characters through extensive customization. Players experience tense battles with numerous projectiles and a deep upgrade system.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a surprisingly deep and engaging arena shooter, reminiscent of Geometry Wars, offering great value for its low price.

The catchUpgrades quickly trivialize runs into holding fire while everything dies.

Both are tagged Replay Value, Rogue-lite and Action.

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Dungeon Clawler

89% positive from 3,841 reviews20261% finish itDeck Verified

This is a deck-building roguelike where players use a claw machine to collect and upgrade items, offering a strategic and synergistic gameplay loop. It features unique characters and customizable runs for a challenging experience.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique, addictive roguelike deck-builder for its clever crane mechanic, strategic depth, and character variety.

The catchWeak balance: useless items and easily broken builds

Both are tagged Replay Value, Rogue-lite and Action.

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Fury Unleashed

87% positive from 2,874 reviews20207% finish itDeck Verified

A roguelite platformer shooter with a combo-based combat loop and a comic book aesthetic. It offers challenging, fast-paced action with co-op and customization.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, creative co-op gameplay and easy progression, making it enjoyable with friends.

The catchOnline co-op is buggy and awkward to set up, often breaking before you play.

Both are tagged Replay Value, Action and Adventure.

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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

95% positive from 1,874 reviews202444% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure roguelite with comedic tone. Core loop involves heists, combat, and exploration with collectible progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its roguelike bullet-hell gameplay, soundtrack, and humor, comparing it to games like Enter the Gungeon.

The catchProgress means grinding the same few unchanging areas over and over for upgrades.

Both are tagged Hack and Slash, Rogue-lite and Action.

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SWORN

80% positive from 4,718 reviews20255% finish itDeck Verified

Co-op action rogue-like where players reclaim Camelot by combining character, weapon, and Fae Lord blessings. Explore a comic-inspired world fighting corrupted knights and Arthur.

What players likedPlayers praise SWORN as a polished, co-op "Hades-like" with great combat, diverse builds, and a beautiful art style.

The catchMelee combat feels slow, clunky, and janky

Both are tagged Hack and Slash, Rogue-lite and Action Roguelike.

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