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We filtered the 41 games similar to Roboquest down to the 26 that fit the “Ranged” category. Nuclear Throne, Brotato and Enter the Gungeon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Roboquest.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS
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HardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev RyseUp Studios

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Roboquest is Nuclear Throne — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Brotato and Enter the Gungeon follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Roboquest

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Roboquest. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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-opMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Roboquest does: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

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Brotato

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

Genre puts it alongside Roboquest, and so does punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. The common ground extends to co-op play and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a casual, approachable feel and offline play.

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Enter the Gungeon

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Enter the Gungeon
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralLoot
Year 2016Dev Dodge Roll · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Roboquest for good reason: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100World100Tone89Progression77Game mode73
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Paint the Town Red

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

The genre is the same as Roboquest’s, and with it punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode79Visuals68Tone59
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralLoot
Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Roboquest: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100World100Combat82Game mode73Tone66Progression63
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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

It meets Roboquest on punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Roboquest by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode73Tone70Setting56
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Downwell

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Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100World100Tone71Setting43Game mode23
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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProcedural
Year 2018Dev Veyeral Games · The Hidden LevelsPlaytime ~4hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100World100Tone73Game mode22Visuals0
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Cuphead

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Cuphead
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcore
Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a cartoon aesthetic and offline play.

Genre100Tone100Combat83Game mode68Setting0Visuals0
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Quake III Arena

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Quake III Arena
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1999Dev id Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings competitive edge and PvP competition.

It predates Roboquest by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting56Tone49Game mode46
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The Binding of Isaac

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The Binding of Isaac
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralLoot
Year 2011Dev Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl · Edmund McMillenPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

It predates Roboquest by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Combat82Progression77Tone58Game mode23
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PAYDAY 2

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PAYDAY 2
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeRangedLootFirst Person
Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

What carries over from Roboquest is shooting mechanics, melee combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: tactical combat.

Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Genre75Combat62
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Takedown: Red Sabre

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Takedown: Red Sabre
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with Roboquest is shooting mechanics, ranged combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. Its own ground is deep simulation and tactical combat.

Game mode100Visuals100Combat78Genre75
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Rust

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Rust
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedProceduralPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Facepunch StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Roboquest it shares shooting mechanics, procedural generation and melee combat. The common ground extends to online features and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and world: a sandbox world and crafting mechanics.

Combat100Visuals100Game mode83Setting78Genre75World57
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BLUE REVOLVER

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BLUE REVOLVER
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Roboquest: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting43Game mode22Visuals0

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