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We filtered the 41 games similar to Roboquest down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Nuclear Throne, Returnal and Enter the Gungeon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Roboquest.

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HardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev RyseUp Studios

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

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The best games like Roboquest on PlayStation

19 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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Returnal

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Returnal
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

Genre puts it alongside Roboquest, and so does punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals72Tone69Combat47
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Enter the Gungeon

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Enter the Gungeon
Closest on progression
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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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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Doom

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Doom
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79Tone54Combat45Setting41
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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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Helldivers

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

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is a space setting and an isometric view.

Genre100Tone100Game mode84Setting46Combat40Visuals0
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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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Ultimate Chicken Horse

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

Genre puts it alongside Roboquest, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode72Tone40Combat35Visuals0
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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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Payday: The Heist

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Payday: The Heist
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Overkill Software · Sony Online EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets Roboquest on shooting mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

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

Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Genre75Combat33
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Gotham City Impostors Free to Play

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Gotham City Impostors Free to Play
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Roboquest runs through shooting mechanics, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression: skill tree progression.

It predates Roboquest by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Visuals100Game mode90Genre75Progression0
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Neon White

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Neon White
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

Same family as Roboquest: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and 3D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Tone76Visuals62Game mode23Setting0
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Hotline Miami

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Hotline Miami
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreDark
Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

It predates Roboquest by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone58Game mode23Visuals0

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