Games like Crimsonland

Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a core loop of surviving waves of enemies by unlocking weapons and RPG-like perks. It offers intense, action-packed survival gameplay.

93% positive from 3,107 · 2014 · 30% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $13.99 $4.89 -65% · Lowest ever $1.19 (2025-01-02)

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Six games like Crimsonland

Yet Another Zombie Defense HD

84% positive from 3,044 reviews20174% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down arcade zombie shooter with strategic defense building. Survive endless waves of enemies in co-op or solo.

What players likedPlayers praise its instant appeal and quality, comparing it to games like Boxhead Rambo.

The catchContent is barebones, with one map and no progression, so it gets boring within an hour.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Gore and Action.

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Bounty of One

88% positive from 3,010 reviews20237% finish itDeck Verified

Bounty of One is a co-op roguelite survivor where players fight endless waves of enemies, upgrading skills and collecting loot to survive. It's a fast-paced, action-packed experience focused on mobility and strategic build choices.

What players likedPlayers praise this solid survivor-like/Brotato-like hybrid for its good itemization and diverse characters encouraging strategic upgrades.

The catchAttacking only works while standing still, which makes runs feel static and boring.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, RPG and Action.

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Blazing Beaks

83% positive from 2,618 reviews201911% finish itDeck Verified

This is a roguelite shooter with a core loop of exploring procedurally generated levels, fighting enemies, and collecting artifacts. It offers a challenging, action-packed experience with local co-op and multiplayer modes.

What players likedPlayers praise Blazing Beaks as a fun, fast-paced roguelite with a satisfying looping system, compared to Nuclear Throne, Tetris, or Minesweeper.

The catchCursed artifacts cripple your run while the buffs you trade them for barely help.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shooter and RPG.

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Insect Swarm

84% positive from 2,615 reviews202418% finish itDeck Verified

Top-down shooter with free exploration, resource gathering, and airframe/weapon upgrades. Fight swarms of insects with diverse weapons and a melee mech.

What players likedPlayers praise this arcade game as a fun time-killer, hoping for more content like new weapons or environments.

The catchFarming crystals to raise upgrade numbers becomes repetitive within a couple of hours.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Top-Down and Shooter.

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Time Wasters

88% positive from 2,599 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced roguelike shooter where players use Time and Space Cubes to manipulate gameplay and upgrade ships and captains. The core loop involves defeating waves of enemies to collect resources and unlock permanent progression.

What players likedPlayers praise "Time Wasters" as a smooth, strategic, and addictive game, similar to "Slay The Spire" with its upgrade choices and outpost mechanics.

The catchThe art is generative AI, which was not disclosed when many people bought it.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, RPG and Action.

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Goobies

91% positive from 1,942 reviews202335% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down roguelike auto-shooter with procedural levels and character progression. Battle endless waves of enemies with unique abilities and item combinations.

What players likedPlayers praise Goobies as a satisfying survival-esque game with unique characters, meta-progression, and sound design, similar to Risk of Rain 2.

The catchRuns feel slow and repetitive, with few enemies, bosses and viable builds.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, RPG and Action.

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More about Crimsonland

What players liked

Players praise its core experience and weapon selection, despite slow initial movement, comparing it to other games in the genre.

The catch

Basic and repetitive by modern standards, outclassed by newer twin stick horde shooters.

Reviews: 93% positive from 3,107
Released: 2014
Finish it: 30% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $13.99 $4.89 -65% · Lowest ever $1.19 (2025-01-02)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 3,107 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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