Games like CRYPTARK

82% positive from 1,938 reviewsReleased 20175% finish itSteam Deck Verified$14.99

What it is

2D roguelike shooter about boarding alien ships. Players loot, upgrade, and fight through procedurally generated threats.

What players liked

Players praise this unique twin-stick shooter for its strategic planning and fantastic aesthetic, comparing it to other games in the genre.

The catch

Enemies blend into the scenery and shoot from off screen, with no way to zoom out.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,938 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like CRYPTARK

Wall World

91% positive from 12,375 reviews202333% finish itDeck Verified

Mining rogue-lite with tower defense. Explore, gather resources, upgrade your mobile base, and defend against monster hordes.

What players likedPlayers compare Wall World to Dome Keeper and Flash games, praising its addictive gameplay loop, satisfying progression, and charming art style.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Strategy and Action.

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One Step From Eden

95% positive from 3,713 reviews202021% finish itDeck Verified

This is a real-time deck-building roguelike with bullet-hell combat. Players cast spells strategically to survive procedurally generated levels.

What players likedFans praise this Battle Network-inspired roguelike for its fast-paced, challenging gameplay that expands on core mechanics.

The catchToo much happens too fast with too little explanation of what anything does.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Strategy.

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Magicraft

95% positive from 3,585 reviews202463% finish itDeck Verified

Magicraft is a magic action roguelike where players combine spells to fight gods. It features a dark spoof style and a fantasy world.

What players likedMagicraft is a roguelike combining elements of Noita, Binding of Isaac, and Dave the Diver, praised for its deep, chaotic, and satisfying spell-crafting.

The catchShallower and less varied than its roguelike inspirations

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

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Brutal Orchestra

97% positive from 1,884 reviews202154% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based roguelike strategy with deck-building and resource management. Players use pigment abilities and recruit fools for revenge in a hellish world.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, strategic turn-based combat and unique roguelike elements, often comparing it to Rain World and Hieronymous Bosch's art.

The catchRuns are decided by coin flip randomness far more than by planning or skill.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Strategy and Action.

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10 Minutes Till Dawn

96% positive from 4,142 reviews2022

This is a free roguelite survival game where players create unique builds to fight endless monster hordes for 10 minutes. It offers quick, action-packed sessions with diverse character and upgrade choices.

The catchThe free version was disabled once the full game launched, so it no longer runs.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Strategy.

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Inkbound

87% positive from 4,001 reviews20241% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based roguelike with simultaneous multiplayer combat. Explore diverse builds and save magical stories in a cooperative adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise this tactical roguelike as a "Slay the Spire" with ability-based combat, offering deep builds and high replayability.

The catchThe developers dropped support, so missing features and bugs are never getting fixed.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Strategy and Action.

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