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Few titles capture what makes Samurai Bringer unique: roguelike runs, cozy, relaxing feel and procedural generation. After measuring 13 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 12 most faithful alternatives. Hades, Children of Morta and Wizard of Legend top the ranking, with Hades at number one (76/100).

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The closest game to Samurai Bringer is Hades — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Children of Morta and Wizard of Legend follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Samurai Bringer

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Samurai Bringer. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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Hades

76
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Hades
Closest overall match
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralMythologyExplorationLoot
Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Samurai Bringer, and so does procedural generation, melee combat and a mythological setting. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression75Setting65Tone0
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Children of Morta

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NGL86
Children of Morta
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art
Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside Samurai Bringer, and so does exploration and discovery, procedural generation, and melee combat. Both also lean on pixel art. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression76Visuals61Tone0
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Wizard of Legend

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NGL83
Wizard of Legend
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art
Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Samurai Bringer, and so does exploration and discovery, procedural generation, and melee combat. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and magic-based combat.

Genre100World100Progression78Visuals67Combat53Tone0
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Avencast: Rise of the Mage

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NGL50
Avencast: Rise of the Mage
Closest on progression
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralHistoricalExplorationLootSkill Tree
Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Samurai Bringer and shares procedural generation, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

It predates Samurai Bringer by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Combat62Setting40Tone0
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Crawl

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NGL82
Crawl
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art
Year 2014Dev Powerhoof · Surprise AttackPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Samurai Bringer is — exploration and discovery, procedural generation, and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on pixel art. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Progression77Visuals71Tone0
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The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

63
NGL76
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art
Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as Samurai Bringer: exploration and discovery, procedural generation, and melee combat. The common ground extends to pixel art. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression73Visuals62Tone0
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Boneraiser Minions

54
NGL96
Boneraiser Minions
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralPixel ArtSoloOffline
Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Samurai Bringer and shares procedural generation, melee combat and pixel art. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

Genre100World100Visuals60Combat51Tone0Setting0
8

Vampire Survivors

53
NGL93
Vampire Survivors
Closest on visuals
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralPixel ArtSoloOffline
Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

Shelved next to Samurai Bringer for good reason: procedural generation, melee combat and pixel art. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

Genre100World100Visuals80Combat46Tone0Setting0
9

Halls of Torment

54
NGL90
Halls of Torment
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralPixel ArtSoloRanged
Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Samurai Bringer and shares procedural generation, melee combat and pixel art. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

Genre100World100Combat54Visuals46Tone0Setting0
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Legend of Dungeon

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NGL61
Legend of Dungeon
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Robot Loves KittyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to Samurai Bringer for good reason: exploration and discovery, procedural generation, and melee combat. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and magic-based combat.

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

Genre100World100Progression77Visuals75Combat68Tone0
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Nova Drift

51
NGL89
Nova Drift
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralSoloRangedHardcore
Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Samurai Bringer: procedural generation and melee combat. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

Genre100World100Combat53Tone0Setting0Visuals0
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Voidigo

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NGL97
Voidigo
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MeleeProceduralPixel ArtOfflineCo-op
Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

The genre is the same as Samurai Bringer’s, and with it procedural generation, melee combat and pixel art. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

Genre100World100Visuals50Combat49Tone0

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