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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ikaruga down to the 24 that fit the “PC” category. Risk of Rain 2, Rogue Trooper and James Cameron's Avatar: The Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ikaruga.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Ikaruga is Risk of Rain 2 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Rogue Trooper and James Cameron's Avatar: The Game follow close behind.

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The best games like Ikaruga on PC

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ikaruga. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Risk of Rain 2

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Risk of Rain 2
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerSoloOfflineRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-FiThird Person
Year 2020Dev Hopoo Games · Gearbox PublishingPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Ikaruga is punishing difficulty, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on offline play and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is roguelike runs and procedural generation.

Released 19 years after Ikaruga.

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Rogue Trooper

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Rogue Trooper
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerOfflineSoloMeleeRangedSci-FiThird Person
Year 2006Dev RebellionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Ikaruga and shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Released 5 years after Ikaruga.

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James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

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James Cameron's Avatar: The Game
Closest on game mode
ShooterTPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
Year 2009Dev Ubisoft Montreal · GameloftOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

The thread back to Ikaruga runs through a sci-fi setting, offline play and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals: adventure storytelling.

Released 8 years after Ikaruga.

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Halo: Spartan Assault

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Halo: Spartan Assault
Closest on visuals
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSci-FiIsometricThird Person
Year 2013Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

With Ikaruga it shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 12 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Setting100Combat82Visuals70Game mode51
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Robocraft

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Robocraft
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedSci-FiThird Person
Year 2014Dev FreejamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to Ikaruga for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 13 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Setting100Combat77Visuals62Game mode36
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Dark Sector

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Dark Sector
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSci-FiThird Person
Year 2008Dev Digital Extremes · D3 PublisherPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Ikaruga, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 7 years after Ikaruga.

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Crab Champions

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Crab Champions
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerSoloRangedMeleeHardcoreThird Person
Year 2020Dev NoisestormPlaytime ~5hOn PC

On paper it is what Ikaruga is — punishing difficulty, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and co-op play.

Released 19 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Combat86Tone46Game mode39Visuals39
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Gears of War 4

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Gears of War 4
ShooterTPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
Year 2016Dev The Coalition · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

Same family as Ikaruga: a sci-fi setting, offline play and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 15 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Game mode84Setting66Visuals62Tone0
9

Red Faction: Guerrilla

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Red Faction: Guerrilla
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOpen World
Year 2009Dev Reactor Zero · THQOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Ikaruga and shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

Released 8 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Setting100Game mode65Visuals62
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Iron Brigade

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Iron Brigade
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Ikaruga’s, and with it melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world and co-op play.

Released 9 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Combat100Visuals62Game mode50Setting0
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Tomb Raider

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Tomb Raider
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2013Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Ikaruga and shares melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Released 12 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Combat89Game mode66Visuals63Tone0
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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerSoloMeleeSci-FiThird Person
Year 2006Dev K2 LLC · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Ikaruga: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Released 5 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Setting69Game mode65Visuals63Combat43
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Bionic Commando

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Bionic Commando
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person
Year 2009Dev GRIN · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what Ikaruga is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Released 8 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Setting68Game mode66Visuals63Combat43
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Crackdown 3

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Crackdown 3
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCo-op
Year 2019Dev Sumo Digital · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

Same family as Ikaruga: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play.

Released 18 years after Ikaruga.

Genre100Setting100Visuals62Game mode51
15

Twisted Metal 2

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Twisted Metal 2
ShooterTPS
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonNarrative
Year 1996Dev SingleTrac · Sony Online EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Ikaruga, and so does offline play and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and horror setting.

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