Games like Scarlet Tower

Scarlet Tower is a roguelike action RPG with a day/night cycle and a weapon fusion system. Players build unique heroes through extensive progression and unlockables.

81% positive from 2,369 · 2024 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $4.99 $2.49 -50% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2026-03-11)

VampireAction Roguelike Pixel GraphicsDark FantasyBullet Hell Rogue-like

Six games like Scarlet Tower

Boneraiser Minions

96% positive from 4,012 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is a gothic-horror auto-battler rogue-lite where you raise undead minions to fight heroes. You collect bones and souls to upgrade your army and use relics and spells.

What players likedPlayers praise this necromancer-themed "Survivors-like" game for its unique monster-raising mechanic, extensive unlocks, and replayability.

The catchThe color palette and visual clutter make it hard to see what is happening.

Both are tagged Vampire, Bullet Hell and Action Roguelike.

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)

85% positive from 1,258 reviews2012Deck Unsupported

Action-adventure game with dual protagonists. Combat and exploration drive the narrative of destiny and damnation.

What players likedPlayers praise its iconic story, dialogue, and lore, often comparing it to other fantasy games with rich narratives.

The catchThe fixed camera hides enemies and swings mid jump, wrecking platforming and combat.

Both are tagged Vampire, Dark Fantasy and Action.

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Lizard Survivors: Battle for Hyperborea

85% positive from 1,386 reviews202333% finish itDeck Unsupported

A pixel art bullet hell roguelite where lizard militia hold off invading Slavic tribes across generated maps. Battles break into debates, and dropped artefacts like vape pods become weapons.

What players likedIt's a simple, cheap survivor game with no meta upgrades, praised as a nice time killer.

The catchItem text is vague and hard to read, so upgrades never explain what they do.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, Bullet Hell and Pixel Graphics.

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Noobs Want to Live

89% positive from 4,965 reviews202368% finish itDeck Playable

Action roguelike with unique cardboard characters and synergistic skill combinations. Players battle monsters, upgrade abilities, and unlock meta-progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique weapon combinations and affordable fun, noting it's different from Vampire Survivors.

The catchUpgrades run on expensive random rerolls that feel more like gambling than progress.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and Rogue-like.

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Seraph's Last Stand

94% positive from 4,324 reviews202276% finish itDeck Playable

This is a rogue-like shoot 'em up where players choose upgrades each wave to create powerful builds. It offers a fast-paced, build-focused experience inspired by classic flash games.

What players likedPlayers praise its roguelike grind and immortal build, offering decent value for its price.

The catchUnlock currency drops so rarely that a single upgrade can take many full runs.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.

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Rocket Rats

95% positive from 2,418 reviews202415% finish itDeck Verified

Survivors-like game with wave-based combat against cheese enemies on the moon. Blast critters for cheese, upgrade abilities, and unlock characters.

What players likedPlayers praise this "Vampire Survivors-like" game for its short, casual fun, satisfying progression, and character variety.

The catchFew enemy types and repetitive levels

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.

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More about Scarlet Tower

What players liked

Players praise Scarlet Tower as a "survivor" title similar to Vampire Survivors, but with a stronger identity due to its unique mechanics and deep progression.

The catch

Long standing bugs, including a post boss lockup, go unfixed on an abandoned game.

Reviews: 81% positive from 2,369
Released: 2024
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $4.99 $2.49 -50% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2026-03-11)
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 2,369 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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