Games like Runback
by Tectonic Games
ROUNDS and Slay the Spire play most like Runback. Of the 13 closest games below, most share its 2d fighter and roguelike.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
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Slay the Spire
Jan 23, 2019 · Mega Crit
Both: Card Battler · Roguelike
Side-view 2D fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, hand-drawn 2D art. Deckbuilding, card battling and climbing the spire.
Roguelike DeckbuilderCard GameCard BattlerRoguelikeDeckbuildingTurn-BasedStrategySingleplayerRogueliteReplay Value👍 193,721Spiritfall
Feb 28, 2024 · Gentle Giant
Both: 2D Fighter · 2D Platformer · Roguelike
Side-view 2D fantasy action roguelike platform fighter, colorful hand-drawn 2D. Combat with combos, collecting blessings and upgrading skills.
Action Roguelike2D Fighter2D PlatformerRogueliteHack and SlashRoguelikeDifficultPlatformerRPG2D👍 1,848Monster Train
May 21, 2020 · Shiny Shoe
Both: Card Battler · Roguelike
Side-view 2D fantasy roguelike deckbuilding card battler, stylized digital art. Deckbuilding, card battling and defending pyre.
Card BattlerRogueliteCard GameDeckbuildingTurn-Based TacticsRoguelikeTurn-Based StrategyDifficultRoguelike DeckbuilderStrategy👍 19,962Stick It to the Stickman
Sep 23 · Free Lives
Both: 2D Fighter · Roguelike
Side-view 2D modern-day physics-based roguelike brawler, 3D stickman animation. Fighting enemies, climbing corporate ladder and unlocking archetypes.
ActionBeat 'em upMultiplayer2D FighterRoguelikeCo-opFunnyCombatIndiePlatformer👍 8,239Anomaly Agent
Jan 24, 2024 · Phew Phew Games
Both: 2D Platformer · 2D Fighter
Side-view 2D action roguelike platformer, pixel art. Combat with melee and firearms, upgrading character, platforming.
2D PlatformerSide ScrollerAction RoguelikeHack and SlashPlatformerSouls-like2D FighterRogueliteAction RPGAction-Adventure👍 9,480Dicey Dungeons
Aug 13, 2019 · Terry Cavanagh
Both: Card Battler · Roguelike
2D fantasy roguelike deckbuilder card battler, colorful and adorable. Card battling, dice rolling and deckbuilding.
Roguelike DeckbuilderCard BattlerDeckbuildingRogueliteRoguelikeIndieTurn-BasedStrategyCard GameSingleplayer👍 10,450
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Share some of the same DNA, but further from the original.
Balatro
Feb 20, 2024 · LocalThunk
Both: Roguelike
2D poker-inspired roguelike deck builder, pixel art, psychedelic. Playing poker hands, collecting joker cards and building synergies.
Card GameRoguelikeRoguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuildingSingleplayerStrategyPixel GraphicsReplay ValueRogueliteIndie👍 161,114Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Feb 2, 2023 · Ivy Sly
Both: 2D Fighter
Side-view 2D turn-based fighting sandbox, pixel graphics. Turn-based fighting, choreographing fight scenes and online PVP.
2D FighterTurn-Based StrategyActionStrategySpectacle fighterPixel Graphics2DTurn-Based TacticsSandboxSimulation👍 38,930Skul: The Hero Slayer
Jan 20, 2021 · SOUTHPAW GAMES
Both: Roguelike
Side-view 2D fantasy action roguelike platformer, pixel graphics. Fighting bosses, switching skulls for abilities and exploring changing maps.
IndieActionAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsRoguelike2DRogueliteSingleplayerPlatformerMetroidvania👍 50,8509 Kings
May 23, 2025 · Sad Socket
Both: Roguelike · Card Battler
Isometric 2D fantasy roguelike deckbuilding strategy, pixel art. Building a kingdom, deckbuilding and turn-based combat.
StrategyRoguelikeCard GameDeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderMultiplayerTurn-Based CombatCard BattlerRogueliteDifficult👍 21,440