What Are The Best Games Like Nuclear Throne?

So, you’ve got your fill of Vlambeer’s Nuclear Throne? Looking for another game to sink countless hours into?

Luckily, there are plenty of amazing Roguelike action games to satisfy your craving, and I’ve got you covered with what I think are the ten best. Let’s take a look:

10. Streets of Rogue

Streets of Rogue gameplay.

An evil mayor has duped the populace with lies of cheap beer, and it’s your job to take him on in Streets of Rogue. With a total emphasis on player freedom, accomplish your goal of justice by playing as who you want, how you want.

What makes Streets of Rogue awesome:

• Its procedurally-generated city is home to many unique NPC’s
• With over 40 different types of characters and a huge number of items, you have no shortage of ways to play.
• The game is chocked full of witty humor and funny dialogue.

While there is a wide array of weapons at your disposal, you can complete the game without killing a single character.

NPC’s have their own routines they follow, and each will react differently to your interaction.

9. Children of Morta

Children of Morta gameplay.

A scourge known as the Corruption has invaded your home in Children of Morta. Fight alongside your family as you restore peace. Experience love and sacrifice and learn what it truly means to be a family.

What makes Children of Morta awesome:

• Hand-painted pixels and frame by frame animation work together in creating a gorgeous experience.
• Each member of the Bergson family caters to a different playstyle.
• Exploration is never dull, as the Corruption is always changing the land.

As you level up, the whole Bergson family reaps the benefits.

Experiment with different members of the family to find the ones that suits your playstyle best.

8. HyperParasite

HyperParasite gameplay

The world is warring with the spread of a parasitic organism capable of infecting humans and taking control of their bodies in HyperParasite. With citizens living in fear, a global coalition has been assembled to stop the parasite and return order. Too bad for them, you’re not going to let that happen.

What makes HyperParasite awesome:

• Wreak havoc as a nasty parasite intent on taking over the human race.
• An extensive skill tree gives you multiple ways of completing your goal of world domination.
• The 80's backdrop provides plenty of neon to soak up.

The abundance of neon in HyperParasite is sure to keep your attention.

HyperParasite allows you to bring a friend in on the carnage

7. Dead Cells

Dead Cells gameplay.

After escaping imprisonment from the dungeon, you must explore and escape a dangerous castle with permadeath lurking around every corner. With more of an emphasis on action than story, Dead Cells is sure to keep the adrenaline pumping.

What makes Dead Cells awesome:

• The non-linearity of Dead Cells allows you countless ways to traverse the deadly castle.
• Nail-biting boss battles.
• There are plenty of unique weapons and spells to aid you in vanquishing pattern-based foes.

Fight your way through stunning backdrops.

The platforming nature of Dead Cells adds a level of verticality to combat.

6. Dungreed

Dungreed gameplay.

Dungreed pits you against a nefarious dungeon intent on destroying a peaceful town. Travel through the living dungeon and stop it from evolving. Arm yourself well, as the dungeon is an unpredictable place.

What makes Dungreed awesome:

• There is a wide array of environments to traverse from jungles to pits of lava.
• Allows you to train and build skills before exploring.
• Wield anything from a humble sword to a high-powered sniper rifle in your quest to save the town.

Use fun weapons like the Blunderbuss to vanquish foes.

No side-scroller would be complete without some tense boss battles.

5. Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire gameplay.

In this turn-based deck-builder, your main goal is to reach the top of a daunting spire. Taken level by level, you must gather relics, craft decks and fight enemies to ascend. But make one mistake, and you’re back at the bottom.

What makes Slay the Spire awesome:

• The choices you make have a branching effect which means no two playthroughs a single level are alike.
• There are hundreds of unique cards to add to your deck.
• Unearth game-changing relics on your ascent to the top.

Choose your cards wisely.

Your deck is vital in your journey up the spire.

4. Wizard of Legend

Wizard of Legend gameplay.

Calling all wizards, the Council of Magic is hosting the Chaos Trials. Test your aptitude for casting spells and defeating enemies. Prove yourself worthy, and you may hold the title of Wizard of Legend.

What makes Wizard of Legend awesome:

• The no-fuss combat system based solely around casting spells is any wannabe wizard’s dream.
• Supports co-op, so you and your friend can tackle the Chaos Trials together.
• With more than a hundred available spells, combat never feels dull or repetitive.

Find which spells work best together and unleash an endless number of combos on your enemies.

The combat really shines when playing with a friend.

3. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth gameplay.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth plays into your darkest childhood fears. After his mother is told by God to sacrifice him, young Isaac flees to the basement where he must face his fears and battle grotesque enemies to get back safely.

What makes The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth awesome:

• Experience over 500 hours of gameplay.
• Play with a friend and pick from over a hundred co-op characters.
• The procedurally-generated world contains 4 billion different seeds.

The Binding of Isaac prides itself on its poop physics.

The art design in The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is as twisted as it is beautiful.

2. Enter The Gungeon

Enter The Gungeon gameplay.

Shoot your way through descending levels of a dungeon in the bullet-filled adventure that is Enter the Gungeon. Pick a hero and search for the ultimate prize: a gun capable of killing the past. Each hero has their own reason for wanting to erase the past, but reaching the end will prove to be no easy feat.

What makes Enter The Gungeon awesome:

• Combat is fluid and chaotic.
• There are more than enough unique guns to live up to the game’s name.
• The Gungeon is always changing to ensure you are being pushed to your limits.

Each room in the Gungeon is hand-designed.

When the bullets start flying, use of the dodging mechanic is a must.

1. Darkest Dungeon

Darkest Dungeon gameplay.

Assemble a party of adventurers and delve 500 feet below the earth to rid your estate of the evil unleashed by your ancestor. Darkest Dungeon is an examination of the perils of adventuring, where you must juggle fighting monsters and staying sane.

What makes Darkest Dungeon awesome:

• The unique Affliction System has you battling harmful emotions that could unravel your party.
• 16 heroes to fill out your party, with that number set to grow.
• Risky combat constantly has you betting it all.

Don't whiff your shots to come out on top.

The hand-drawn Gothic art style lends itself well to creating some unsettling enemies.

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