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Games like Gauntlet

1985 Xbox

A classic arcade dungeon crawler where up to four players pick a warrior, valkyrie, wizard or elf and fight together through mazes filled with monsters, spawners and treasure. Simple, frantic co-op action focused on survival.

What defines Gauntlet:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Gauntlet are Golden Axe III, Gauntlet Dark Legacy and Golden Axe II. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Gauntlet special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Golden Axe III

92 %

1993 PC free

  • Fantasy setting
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 16-bit fantasy beat 'em up where you pick one of several heroes, brawl through waves of enemies, use magic and face the Prince of Darkness. Short, punchy stages with arcade charm.

Gauntlet Dark Legacy

Fantasy setting

An arcade hack-and-slash in a fantasy setting where you carve through hordes of monsters across many levels, solo or with up to three friends. Lots of characters, leveling and loot make it best enjoyed in couch co-op.

Golden Axe II

Fantasy setting

A classic side-scrolling fantasy beat 'em up where you pick a warrior, amazon or dwarf and brawl through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend, using magic and riding beasts.

Crawl

Fantasy setting

A local multiplayer dungeon crawler where one player is the hero and everyone else controls monsters and traps to take them down. Killing the hero lets you take over the role, making for chaotic, competitive party fun.

Golden Axe

Challenging difficulty

A classic arcade beat 'em up where a barbarian, amazon or dwarf hacks through Death Adder's minions, rides strange beasts and unleashes screen-clearing magic. Best enjoyed in co-op.

Hammerwatch

Fantasy setting

A pixel-art hack and slash where you fight your way up Castle Hammerwatch, solo or in co-op. Traps, hidden secrets and small puzzles break up the hordes of enemies.

Sacred Citadel

Fantasy setting

A side-scrolling beat 'em up with RPG elements set in the Sacred universe: pick a class, fight through hordes of enemies, collect loot and ride mounts, best enjoyed in co-op with friends.

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Fantasy setting

A Castlevania spin-off where up to six players team up on timed missions across a fully visible castle map, fighting bosses and collecting loot. Heroes from across the series offer fan service in a Metroidvania style.

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair

Fantasy setting

A colorful arcade platformer with shoot-'em-up elements where you fight through monster-filled stages as Leo and Priscilla, solo or in two-player co-op. Fast, accessible retro action.

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