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We filtered the 40 games similar to Enter the Gungeon down to the 12 that fit the “RPG” category. Nuclear Throne, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Paint the Town Red top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Enter the Gungeon.

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

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The best rPG games like Enter the Gungeon

12 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
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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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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The Binding of Isaac

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The Binding of Isaac
Closest on progression
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootIsometricTop-Down2D
Year 2011Dev Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl · Edmund McMillenPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Enter the Gungeon, and so does punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Combat81Visuals78Tone60
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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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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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Full Mojo Rampage

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Full Mojo Rampage
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreCozyProceduralTop-DownIsometric
Year 2013Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What it holds in common with Enter the Gungeon is shape: shooting mechanics, punishing difficulty and procedural generation. Both also lean on an isometric view and ranged combat. The distance is in progression and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and skill tree progression.

World100Game mode91Tone87Genre75Combat61Visuals61
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SCP: Secret Laboratory

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SCP: Secret Laboratory
ShooterFPSArena FPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreOnline
Year 2017Dev Northwood StudiosOn PC

On paper it is what Enter the Gungeon is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode70Tone45Combat26Setting0Visuals0
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Ruiner

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Ruiner
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricTop-Down
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Enter the Gungeon is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a top-down view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a cyberpunk setting.

Genre100Visuals72Tone65Combat37Game mode29Setting0
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BALL x PIT

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BALL x PIT
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedHardcoreProcedural2DTop-Down
Year 2025Dev Kenny Sun · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

Same family as Enter the Gungeon: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. Both also lean on a top-down view and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is base building.

Released 9 years after Enter the Gungeon.

Genre100World100Combat88Tone84Visuals29Game mode17

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