Games like Patch Quest

Roguelike monster tamer with a lasso mechanic. Tame monsters to gain their skills in a procedurally generated labyrinth.

95% positive from 1,057 · 2023 · 6% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.49 (2024-07-19)

AdventureCreature CollectorRogue-lite Base-Building Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up

Six games like Patch Quest

Temtem: Swarm

79% positive from 2,696 reviews2026Deck Verified

Cooperative survival roguelike with strategic Temtem battles. Players team up to defeat swarms and bosses, coordinating skills and gear for powerful synergies.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun co-op bullet hell, often compared to Vampire Survivors and a Pokémon alternative.

The catchEach creature grinds its own upgrade tree, so the loop turns repetitive fast.

Both are tagged Creature Collector, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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Twilight Survivors

89% positive from 1,072 reviews202468% finish itDeck Playable

A 3D roguelite survivor game with cute characters. Players collect weapons and skills to create super weapons and strengthen characters through talent trees.

What players likedPlayers describe it as a standard "survivors" game, praised for its unique character progression, flashy anime art style, and light-hearted atmosphere.

The catchDifficulty spikes unevenly, especially in late stages

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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Star of Providence

96% positive from 2,728 reviews20177% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down roguelike action shooter with procedural generation, weapon customization, and challenging loops. Fast-paced combat and exploration lead to powerful upgrades and revelations.

What players likedPlayers praise Star of Providence as a challenging and rewarding bullet-hell roguelike, often compared to Binding of Isaac, Enter the Gungeon, and Touhou.

The catchMeta progression is slow and shallow, and upgrades are too minor to change a run.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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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 Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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Voidigo

96% positive from 2,762 reviews20234% finish itDeck Verified

Voidigo is a roguelite shooter with dynamic boss fights and weapon customization. Players dodge, stomp, and pursue fleeing enemies in a humorous, chaotic world.

What players likedPlayers praise Voidigo as a chaotic, charming, and fluid bullet-hell roguelike, often compared to Gungeon and Binding of Isaac.

The catchMost weapons and perks feel weak, leaving runs unrewarding and progression underwhelming.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Action.

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TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II

97% positive from 2,629 reviews20198% finish itDeck Playable

A danmaku shooting game where players navigate bullet patterns to solve a mysterious blizzard incident in Gensokyo. It features keyboard and gamepad controls with a focus on dodging and shooting.

What players likedPlayers praise the stunning art, music, and detailed, unique boss fights and spell cards.

The catchController support is broken and high refresh monitors run the game at double speed.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Action.

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More about Patch Quest

What players liked

Players praise its unique, low-commitment loop that's easy to get lost in for hours.

The catch

Mounts play alike and dying forces retreading the huge map, so runs blur together.

Reviews: 95% positive from 1,057
Released: 2023
Finish it: 6% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.49 (2024-07-19)
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 95% positive, but with 1,057 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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