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2017PCPlayStationSteam Deck verified82 % positive14.99 €

A 2D roguelike shooter where you board procedurally generated alien starships, take down their systems methodically, and use the profits to upgrade your gear. Planning and loadout choices matter, since failure costs your investment.

Runs that play out differently every time
Sci-fi setting
Shooting and gunplay
Tactical depth

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The closest matches for Cryptark are Risk of Rain 2, Returnal and Starward Rogue. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cryptark special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Risk of Rain 2

90 %Match

2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable93 % positive24.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Cryptark: runs that differ every time, a sci-fi setting and good gunplay.

Adds playing together in co-op, unlike Cryptark.

A frantic 3D roguelike shooter where random items stack into absurdly powerful builds while the difficulty relentlessly ramps up over time. Fight across a hostile alien planet solo or with up to three friends in co-op.

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Returnal

Runs that play out differently every time

As a stranded astronaut caught in a time loop, you fight across a constantly shifting alien planet. Frantic bullet-hell shooting and a dark, enigmatic story make every run intense and punishing.

Starward Rogue

Runs that play out differently every time

A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where you fight through randomly generated labyrinths inside a star, weaving through waves of projectiles while collecting weapons and upgrades. Each run feels different thanks to varied item combinations.

Utopia Must Fall

Runs that play out differently every time

An arcade base-defense shooter where you protect humanity's last city from randomly generated alien attack waves. Quick progression and a crisp retro look define the experience.

Everspace

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced space shooter with full 6DOF flight where every death starts a new run with permanent upgrades. Intense dogfights, scavenging and gorgeous sci-fi vistas drive the experience.

Steredenn

Runs that play out differently every time

A frantic pixel-art space shmup blending roguelike elements: randomized stages, a large weapon arsenal and punishing boss fights make every run feel different.

SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

Runs that play out differently every time

A first-person shooter where time only moves when you do. This standalone follow-up adds roguelike runs with upgrades, keeping the stylish slow-motion combat-as-puzzle feel.

Wall World

Runs that play out differently every time

You climb an endless wall on a giant robot spider, mining resources below and defending against monster waves above. Permanent upgrades between runs create an addictive roguelike loop.

Black Future '88

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced side-scrolling roguelike shooter where you fight up a procedurally generated tower in an alternate 1988. Neon retro visuals, a synthwave soundtrack and new weapons and challenges every run keep it intense and replayable.

Orbital Bullet

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced roguelite shooter where you run and gun around small circular planets in full 360 degrees. Weapons and upgrades you find let you build a stronger character with each run.

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