Games like GoNNER

GoNNER is a tough, procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Its core loop involves dying often, collecting heads, and mastering combat for high scores.

81% positive from 1,344 · 2016 · 3% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $9.99 $1.99 -80% · Lowest ever $0.79 (2020-10-24)

Rogue-liteIndieAction Roguelike Platformer ShooterSingleplayer

Six games like GoNNER

Chinese Online Game

86% positive from 10,342 reviews202415% finish itDeck Playable

This is a single-player simulation game where players experience the "pay-to-win" mechanics of Chinese online games without real money. The core loop involves simulated in-game spending to achieve power and multiple endings.

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

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20XX

91% positive from 4,555 reviews20172% finish itDeck Playable

20XX is a co-op roguelike action platformer where players jump, shoot, and collect powerups through randomized levels. It features permanent death with persistent upgrades and challenging boss battles.

What players likedPlayers praise 20XX as an excellent Mega Man-like, especially compared to Mega Man X, with good design and enemy feel.

The catchLevels are randomly stitched from a small pool and start repeating after a few runs.

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

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Caveblazers

85% positive from 4,516 reviews20177% finish itDeck Verified

Caveblazers is an action platformer roguelike with procedurally generated levels and item discovery. Players explore a dangerous cave, facing unique bosses and smart AI enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging action roguelike platformer for its satisfying mastery, replayability, and fun co-op.

The catchCombat is unrewarding and enemies can be skipped entirely

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

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30XX

90% positive from 2,783 reviews20236% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike action platformer that rebuilds its levels, items and powers every run. Play Ace with combo techniques or Nina with Power Fusion, solo or in local and online co-op.

What players likedPlayers praise this Mega Man X-like roguelite for its balanced gameplay, Hades-style modifiers, and engaging story progression.

The catchIt lands as a messier, less polished step down from the earlier 20XX.

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

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Spiritfall

93% positive from 1,940 reviews202412% finish itDeck Verified

A roguelite platform fighter with combo-based combat and randomized blessings. Players explore, fight, and upgrade through repeated runs.

What players likedPlayers praise "Spiritfall" as a "Smash Bros meets Hades" roguelike with tight, enjoyable combat and satisfying build variety.

The catchThe same few bosses and bland upgrades make runs blur together quickly.

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

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Rogue Glitch Ultra

92% positive from 1,595 reviews20212% finish itDeck Verified

A roguelite platformer where auto-targeting handles the shooting so runs are about jumps and loadout, with 150-plus weapons and a currency called Malbytes that mutates characters into glitched forms.

What players likedPlayers praise its "easy to learn, hard to master" difficulty and unique blend of roguelike mechanics, unlike Risk of Rain.

The catchMovement is floaty and hitboxes are unreliable, so bouncing on enemies often backfires.

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

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More about GoNNER

What players liked

Players praise its unique visuals, tight gameplay, and exceptional audio design, especially the satisfying kill chains.

The catch

The game explains almost nothing, leaving controls and mechanics to be guessed at.

Reviews: 81% positive from 1,344
Released: 2016
Finish it: 3% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $9.99 $1.99 -80% · Lowest ever $0.79 (2020-10-24)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 1,344 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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