Games like They're Not Monsters

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Dead Metal is a 1-4 player co op roguelike where you take control of a squad filled with humanity's only hope, Dead Metal Suits. Robotics melded with psionic power capable of mass destruction as well as the ability to organically learn. Proceed through randomly generated levels filled with enemies secrets and most importantly loot. Build up your squad and build more prototype suits to replace th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Metal.

Obtain a certain item in the deepest level of the dungeon. The goal is simple, but the path is unpredictable! Modular MechThis machine, called CAT, has a structure that allows its parts to be freely interchangeable; only one core module is absolutely essential. Show your originality. Remember that each pilot cat has their own strengths and weaknesses. Simultaneous Turn-Based BattleIn Nyassembl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyassembled!.

You're a bored space scientist. Your hobby? Mutating aliens. In the far future, colonists across the galaxy have one thing in common: they're bored out of their minds. So naturally, they started grafting spider legs onto lizards, wiring eel spines into frogs, and jamming dragon hearts into things that definitely shouldn't have dragon hearts. Then someone built a colosseum. Now it's a sport. Mut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MutaPit.

Repeat After Death is an action roguelite platforming game where your actions become your own enemy. Make your way through the various dungeons and kill the monster with your attacks. Repeat this over and over again until you clear the dungeon. Simple enough, right? But beware, as your actions from every character before will haunt you and be repeated back in your next. Dodge your way through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAD: Repeat After Death.

Gang of Paws is a Roguelike Deck-Builder with a hybrid turn-based and real-time battle system. Inspired by the amazing Megaman Battle Network. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gang of Paws.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 143 reviews

Blindly serve a dreadful god and lead its cult in a fresh take on the roguelike genre inspired by Pikmin. Put on the robe of a cultist and ready your ceremonial dagger to serve the old god of your choosing in the grim universe of Worship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worship.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A Brief Introduction In Loot Express Delivery Service, a top-down 2D pixel art game, you will take on the role of a commander tasked with capturing valuable items from an alien planet. As the founder of your own company, you will lead a team of mercenaries and utilize drones to deploy turrets, rocket launchers, and other equipment to complete your missions. However, be sure to keep an eye on your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loot Express Delivery Service.

Dice with the Devil is a party-based, dice-chucking, deck-building roguelike. Assemble your crew of adventurers, each with a different dice requirement. Some adventurers have simple requirements but offer limited attack benefits. Other adventurers require you to press your luck to fulfill their requirements, but can really dish out the damage.  Adventurers can combo with other party members, allo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice with the Devil.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

53% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Build your own lair and protect your precious soul core from heroes that try to raid your dungeon. Distracting heroes and using the right minions to defeat them is key in winning this reverse dungeon crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lairchitect.

Akuro & Bahaku: Battle Against Pollution Monsters is an innovative auto-battle game that combines Brick Building with Roguelite Exploration. As Akuro and Bahaku are ambushed and captured by Dr. Evil, you will take control of one character—Akuro or Bahaku—and under the guidance of Dr. Fox, use the "Combat Bricks" developed by Dr. Fox to strengthen yourself. Delve into the randomly gen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akuro and Bahaku VS Pollution Monsters.

Dungeonery is a roguelike autobattler where you build your team around crazy synergies and watch your heroes battle their little hearts out. Want to turn your whole team into a roaming plague, spreading poison and decay wherever you go? Done. Turn a fragile little mage into a walking bomb? No problem. Sacrifice the rest of your team to the dark powers to create a one-man army? Hey, that might actu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonery.

Space Grunts is a combination of turn-based tactics and fast paced arcade action. Navigate your way through procedurally generated space stations, taking out enemies or using the shockwave of your rockets, grenades and other explosions to simply move those enemies out of the way on your path to the end goal. (Planned) Key features Fast turn-based gameplay (as seen and enjoyed in the original S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts 3.

Lead a squad deep into the ruins of the city. Scavenge for resources atop the remnants of the old civilization, and use the ruins to fend off the Swarm. In this unique salvage-and-defend strategy game, you will gradually uncover the source of the Calamity and rebuild human civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the Ruin.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Golden Fall 2 is a single character dungeon crawl RPG focused on exploration of an engaging and diverse world. Combat follows a simultaneous turn-based system inspired by roguelikes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Fall 2.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 281 reviews

Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you are a Commander tasked with purging the Xenos threat. Operate from a remote command center, issuing indirect orders via multi-screen interfaces. Plan routes, set priorities, and adapt as missions escalate and feel the true weight of being in command. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenopurge.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

91% User Score Based on 365 reviews

Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh. • Set your own skill trigger logics • More builds: Bullet Master, Flesh Army, Virus Master, and more • 24 u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioprototype.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

89% User Score Based on 384 reviews

Build your train to build your deck. Fight off bandits in a post apocalyptic world. Progress and unlock new train combinations with synergies. Get drivers to their final destinations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fogpiercer.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Abyssmare is a near future science fiction world view based on the Cthulhu Mythos world view, and an action game based on Roguelite+first person shooting. Old-School FPSWith ultra-high movement speed and sustainable output of powerful firepower, all you need to do is attack and explode all the living creatures.Your goal is to explore the dungeon and find the elevator that leads to the lower level.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssmare.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 1,708 reviews

Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery faithfully recreates MICA Team’s Codename: Bakery Girl (2013) with revamped graphics, new gameplay mechanics, and expanded narrative. 30 years after the events of Girls’ Frontline, Antarctic Union (AU) special agent Mendo goes on an important mission in the heart of the North Caucasus. Unexpectedly ambushed by the forces of the Union of Rossatrism Nations Coalit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

73% User Score Based on 221 reviews

Racine is a strategy, card game that will give you dynamic real time combat with increasing intensity. Quickly use your cards to give your character a chance to survive not only the current fight, but also the ones to come. Everything happens in real time so you need to help your avatar by using your cards before he gets crushed by the relentless attacks of the spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Racine.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 62,868 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

The Ancestral Edition includes the Darkest Dungeon core game plus the following content packs: The Crimson Court, The Shieldbreaker and The Color of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

28% User Score Based on 64 reviews

An Urban Survival RPGCrafting, Exploring and Defending in a desolate metropolis haunted by the mysterious dreamers.Lead a team of 4 survivors through this urban desert of skyscrapers and high-rises, where the dimly lit streets are crowded with the mutated victims of an unstopable disease that forever trapped them in a dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highrisers.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 2,344 reviews

Explore the Clownpocalypse in Clown Meat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutal Orchestra.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Volta-X blends real-time decision-making and strategy into action-packed 1v1 battles. Customize and operate your own giant robots, called Voltas, and manage a diverse crew of pilots as they build up their base from scratch. Unlock and upgrade new weapons as you climb the ranks, and explore nearly endless customization combinations to improve your roster of Voltas. Players will also be able to dive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volta-X.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

61% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Conglomerate 451 is a grid-based, dungeon crawling first-person RPG with roguelike elements set in a cyberpunk world. You are the CEO of a Special Agency, instructed by the Senate of Conglomerate city to restore the order in sector 451, where corrupted corporations have established their turfs. Thanks to the last constitutional decree, you are allowed to create human clones. Build your own team, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conglomerate 451.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

69% User Score Based on 1,376 reviews

8-player co-op strategy/RPG set on Mars during The Red Solstice In The Red Solstice you control one of the eight space marines that are trying to find out what happened to human colonies on Mars during the huge storm called The Red Solstice. The mix of a dark and gritty Science Fiction setting and addictive adrenaline filled gameplay - based on advanced tactics and quick decisions at the same tim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Solstice.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

The Pit2 returns to the turn-based Roguelike roots of the indie classic and takes you back to a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains and beyond! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 550 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

Action-packed pixel-art old-school dungeon crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I wanna build a robot.

About Across the Dungeon Only strategy, synergy, and your sharp intellect will keep you alive. [Across the Dungeon] is a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder that pushes strategic planning and meaningful choices to their absolute limit. Fight your way through 5 brutal stages to reach the 6th and final stage, where the Demon Lord awaits in the deepest depths. In a unforgiving journey where a singl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Across the Dark.

“Reaching this place with nothing but a mortal body… is truly impressive. As an omniscient and omnipotent god, hehe… do you wish to know the truth? If you want the answer, you must pay the price. Let me see if you truly possess the power to bear it.” That day… The tribe you lived in was consumed by a plague of black smoke. Everyone within it died in this meaningless catastrophe. For miles aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonfeather.

Build your ball. Break the arena. Start smashing. Epic Balls Smashing is a fast, chaotic physics autobattler where you build a deadly spinning war machine and throw it into a neon arena full of knockback, collisions, wild builds, and massive payoffs. Load your ball with blades, hammers, guns, shields, traps, and bizarre utility weapons. Merge chips into brutal upgrades. Chase powerful fusion… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Balls Smashing.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Creepy critters have invaded your temple and your best friends are here to help. Heal and guide the adventurers out of danger or they'll lose their clothes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plight of the Priestess.

Deliberately simplisticIs my first answer when someone asks me what the game is. The idea behind the game is to leave out as many unnecessary details as possible. There are no novels with lore, no sub-sub-menus to read through in order to understand what a unit does and no convoluted descriptions padded with filler text for flavour. Argebe cares less about the micro-management aspect of strategy g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argebe.

Roadmap About the GameMystic Warfare is an auto-battle game where players must build and develop their army of minions to become stronger while adjusting their tactics to conquer enemies across various battlefields. Discover a variety of elemental minions with unique abilities, upgrade them, and craft items to gain an advantage. Every decision and strategy is key to victory! Find your power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Warfare.

Your team is gone, wiped out the moment you entered this mysterious silicon-based realm. Now, it’s up to you to find your way home, alone. Harness the power of your Nanobot technology to stay alive, no matter the odds. Their energy is finite, so gather resources so that they can enhance your equipment, weapons, and even your abilities. Define your own unique survival strategy against relentless … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Wave.

Castle Come is a walking fortress builder and survival action game.. Scout a strange land full of bandits in search of new parts, defeat enemy fortresses and scavenge the wreckage, recruit crew to man your growing arsenal of weapons and build your way from an agile little fortling into a deadly, hulking, monster machine. Assemble your fortressBuy and scavenge new weapons, mods and towers to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Come.

Learn new skills based on simple key combinations in this easy to learn, hard to master adventure RPG. Chain over 100 different skills from 5 diverse classes to create an unbeatable combination and reclaim your body by finishing Asura's Trial. You were once a noble adventurer until your body was taken over by a demon. You wake inside the mind of the demon Asura, trapped together with all the othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asura's Trial.

In this doomsday world ravaged by war, you will become the last light of hope. As a well-equipped warrior, you must fight your way out of 10 intricate battlefields. The mysterious dungeon is full of traps and enemies, and each battlefield is a unique challenge. As you go deeper, the enemies will become stronger and more cunning. Hordes of monsters will come from all directions, and mysterious boss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity War Land.

Skycliffs is an action shooter roguelike dungeon crawler with fast-paced top-down platforming. Jump and dash across sky islands, fight loads of monsters, and get upgrades to survive the many dangers of your journey. Will you be strong enough to reach and defeat the keeper of this floating world? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skycliffs.

Command your Bacteria in a war against the Cell Defense Force! Invade their territory, conquer their bases, and turn their own footholds against them in a world where your Units are your only resource! Fight battles across the a variety of unique maps where attacks could come from any direction, and know that any battle could be the difference between victory and death! Oh, but it's not just migh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bacteria Wars.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Legionbound is a retro party-based RPG where fights play out in modern autobattler style, where the choices you make when selecting your heroes makes the difference between huge runs and getting wiped. Recruit a ridiculous number of heroes, stack synergies, and see if your legion holds together when the enemies pour in wave after wave. Build up your party to up to 50 heroes at the same time. A far… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legionbound.

Mutant Survivors - Survive the Biological Corruption An ancient alien threat. A corrupted world. Your mutation is humanity's last hope. A World Rewritten by Alien Evolution Three hundred thousand years ago, an alien biotechnological ship crashed into Earth’s polar ice caps. Inside slept Voltris the Luminous Reaper, a Biological Corruption Judge sent to erase civilizations on the brink of collapse.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutant Survivors.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Guards II is a tactical turn-based strategy game with seemingly simple rules but deep and thoughtful mechanics. To attack, you only need to swap two heroes — but don’t be fooled, as the devil is in the details: every decision can determine the outcome of the battle. You’ve made a deal with a demon and now venture into the very heart of Hell. Traverse five otherworldly realms filled with terrify… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Flex your strategic mastery in Rogue Citadel, a fusion of tower defence and survivors gameplay set within the foreboding Castle Shadowfell. Battle your way through the procedurally generated layers of the castle, adapting your defences to hold off waves of varied horrors. Survivors-style GameplayAncient and often bizarre heroes guide you through your adventure, granting you their unique and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Citadel.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

78% User Score Based on 563 reviews

An incremental game packed with tons of content and progression. Every battle, you will unlock a new way to defeat hordes of monsters. Wishlist on Steam for Release Notification (Link) The demo includes all the main features of the game, including the skill tree, loot and items, and skills system. The full game adds Shiny monsters, Archer, Mining, Achievements, and many more features to expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maktala: Slime Lootfest.

Help Marco and Eva dive into the pages of colorful comics to rescue animals imprisoned by the evil Glurks. Marco whistles to call for his pet dogs to charge to his aid. Eva squeezes her pet birds to make them lay explosive eggs. Ann twirls to make her cats pounce. Each character has 4 breeds to find, unlocking new powers. Six secondary animals that attack automatically. Easy to cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Survivors.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 2,667 reviews

A turn-based roguelike with an emphasis on hero customization and powerful items. Fight through the dangerous lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Achra.