Games like Halls of Torment
If you like Halls of Torment (roguelite, survivors-like and retro style), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.
Boneraiser Minions
- In common: short sessions and progression
When you want short runs where your army grows by itself and you always unlock something new.
Vampire Survivors
- In common: short sessions and progression
- Difference: more co-op
Perfect when you have little time and little energy but want to end the session feeling you've made progress: every run unlocks characters, weapons or maps.
Megabonk
- In common: short sessions and progression
When you want short, chaotic runs you can play with a podcast on and that keep showering you with rewards.
BALL x PIT
- In common: progression and short sessions
When you want short, explosive runs where every ball combination brings something new.
Brotato
- In common: short sessions and action
- Difference: more co-op
Ideal for a short session with a bit of spark: each wave lasts under a minute and the shop gives you small decisions without overwhelming you.
Dead Cells
- In common: progression and action
- Difference: more intense
When you have energy and fancy fluid, demanding combat. A good run can take less than an hour.
Enter the Gungeon
- In common: action and short sessions
- Difference: harder
When you want intense action in 30-60 minute doses and feel like discovering ridiculous weapons.
Hades
- In common: progression and action
- Difference: more story
An attempt lasts between 20 and 40 minutes and you always return home with something: upgrades, new dialogue or story progress.
Hades II
- In common: progression and action
- Difference: more story
When you have energy and 30-45 minutes: a full attempt fits in one session and you always return to camp with something new.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
- In common: short sessions and progression
- Difference: more co-op
When you want a quick run with the thrill of seeing which combination of items you get this time.
How we pick them
We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.
About Halls of Torment
A survivors-like with the look of a classic late-90s ARPG. Hordes of enemies, gear with traits that carry over between runs and characters with very different styles. Somewhat more tactical and darker than Vampire Survivors.
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