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21 Co-op games like Enter the Gungeon that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Enter the Gungeon down to the 21 that fit the “Co-op” category. Nuclear Throne, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Cuphead top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Enter the Gungeon.

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Enter the Gungeon is Nuclear Throne — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Cuphead follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Enter the Gungeon

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Enter the Gungeon. Each one has been evaluated across 21 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Nuclear Throne

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Nuclear Throne
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralPixel ArtIsometricTop-Down2D
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The resemblance to Enter the Gungeon is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds co-op play and pixel art. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone90
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Closest on progression
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometricPixel Art2D
Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Enter the Gungeon worked for you because of punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals90Progression85Combat81
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Cuphead

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Cuphead
Closest on tone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DIsometric
Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Enter the Gungeon and shares punishing difficulty, ranged combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to co-op play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a cartoon aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Tone91Combat82Visuals68Setting42
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Brotato

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Brotato
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralIsometricTop-Down2D
Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Enter the Gungeon does: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and a sci-fi setting.

Released 6 years after Enter the Gungeon.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals83Tone67
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Metal Slug X

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Metal Slug X
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as Enter the Gungeon and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: precision platforming.

It predates Enter the Gungeon by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Visuals66Combat42
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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcore
Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

Same family as Enter the Gungeon: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

It predates Enter the Gungeon by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone70Setting0Visuals0
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Ultimate Chicken Horse

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Ultimate Chicken Horse
ShooterFPSArena FPS
MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreCozy2D
Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · Clever Endeavour GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Enter the Gungeon is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode78Tone62Visuals33Combat26
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The Expendabros

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The Expendabros
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRanged2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev Free Lives · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Its point of contact with Enter the Gungeon is shooting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: precision platforming and free-to-play access.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Visuals68
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Nintendo Land

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Nintendo Land
ShooterFPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedFantasyLootIsometric2D
Year 2012Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

The thread back to Enter the Gungeon runs through shooting mechanics, ranged combat and fantasy world. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and offline play. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings a sci-fi setting and skill tree progression.

Game mode100Combat91Genre75Setting64Progression59Visuals49
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Helldivers

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Helldivers
ShooterFPSArena FPS
Co-opOfflineMultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricTop-Down
Year 2015Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Enter the Gungeon: punishing difficulty, melee combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Tone87Game mode80Visuals77Combat33Setting0
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Resistance 3

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Resistance 3
ShooterFPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyLoot
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

What carries over from Enter the Gungeon is shooting mechanics, fantasy world and offline play. Both also lean on loot and gear systems. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is historical setting and skill tree progression.

Game mode100Genre75Progression59Setting44Visuals0
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Paint the Town Red

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Paint the Town Red
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralIsometric
Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

If Enter the Gungeon worked for you because of punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on co-op play and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode91Tone62Visuals40
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Roboquest

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Roboquest
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralLoot
Year 2020Dev RyseUp StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

Shelved next to Enter the Gungeon for good reason: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and a first-person view.

Released 4 years after Enter the Gungeon.

Genre100Combat100World100Tone89Progression77Game mode73
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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralPixel Art
Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Enter the Gungeon is — punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and pixel art. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100World100Tone89Game mode76Visuals45Combat40
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Returnal

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Returnal
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

On paper it is what Enter the Gungeon is — punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 5 years after Enter the Gungeon.

Genre100World100Game mode74Tone69Progression49Combat42

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