Why? Because we have all seen those threads:

“If I like {insert game here}, what else will I like?”

Suggestions are usually on par, but I’ve noticed two trends:

1. Many one-off comments get pushed down because they aren’t upvoted
2. Duplicate suggestions with a few upvotes aren’t considered

The second note is more interesting to me.

Feel free to play around with our quiz below to learn what game is best for you

TL;DR – Quick Stats

Before we get into the good stuff, I wanted to offer a bit of quick data.

Below are some of the more interesting stats I noticed after analyzing everything.

Top 25 Most Recommended Games Like Brotato (Based on Reddit Votes)

This chart ranks the most commonly suggested games from 15 Reddit threads asking for “games like Brotato,” using a combined total of 2,419 upvotes.

Community favorites like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, God of Weapons, and Halls of Torment rise to the top with widespread support across multiple threads.

Top Value Games Like Brotato (Playtime per Dollar)

If you care about getting the most game time for your money, this chart ranks Brotato-like games by how many hours of median playtime you get per dollar spent.

Distribution of Median Playtime Among Brotato-Like Games

This histogram shows how long these games tend to keep players engaged based on their median playtimes.

Most games cluster between 5 to 15 hours, with a few outliers offering significantly longer replay value.

Why I Collected This Data

When I set out to create an article on the best games like Brotato, the idea of summarizing Reddit threads seemed interesting. Sure, I’ve played most, but I haven’t played all of them. 

So I went to Reddit and saw what others suggested.

During that process, I noticed a surprising number of comments that didn’t receive a lot of attention. However, their collective impact made a significant contribution to the discussion (but that wasn’t tallied or considered).

Now, perhaps this isn’t an issue. 

People ask questions, get answers, and move on with their lives. I get it.

But what if 10 people, scattered throughout the thread, all suggest the same game, but each only has 1 upvote? 

Answer: Those individual suggestions don’t carry as much weight compared to the comment with 9 upvotes. And yes, this assumes people just read the top comment and not the entire thread, but humor me.

So, essentially, visibility and suggestions are skewed. 

On the other hand, there are numerous threads like this on Reddit, and I was curious to see where the overlap lay.

Some Nuances of the Data Explained

I started with a quick Google search for “Games Like Brotato.”

From there, I collected all the Reddit threads within reach, then headed to Reddit and did the same thing to gather extras. 

How I Chose Reddit Threads

There are more Reddit threads than the 15 I used, but I disregarded most: 

• Threads where people wanted mobile suggestions only
• Threads where people wanted console suggestions only
• Threads where people wanted handheld suggestions only (e.g., Switch only)

How I Chose Games

If a game was suggested frequently, such as Pickle Pete (iOS, Android, Google), then it made the list. I couldn’t deny it. 

There were also games like Hades, where people rarely said whether they were referring to the first or second game. The data in such cases might be a little muddy, but I did my best here. I’ve also added notes to the cells within the spreadsheet if you want specifics.

And finally, some games sparked debate in threads:

“{Game} isn’t really like Brotato. It doesn’t share any roguelite bullet heaven mechanics.” 

“Yeah, but if they like playing Brotato, there’s a strong chance they’ll like this.”

These games did not make the list. 

Important: I only disregarded a suggestion if another community member called it out. 

I did not want my opinion to sway the process. I was there to collect data. 

I also did not include games if someone said something like, “Shameless self-promotion. You should try my new game {name}.” Nope, sorry bud.

How I Ranked Games

I personally did not rank any games. I let the community rank games. 

After adding a game to the list, the “count” represented is based on the number of upvotes that the comment received. 

Moreover, if there were any other mentions of the game within the thread (duplicate suggestions) or replies in support of it, I took the sum of their parts. Even if there were multiple games mentioned in one comment. 

For example:

• User383413: “You gotta try Vampire Survivors” → 19 upvotes
  • User69420: “Totally love that game, bro” → 6 upvotes
    
• User374312: “Check out Vampire Survivors, God of Weapons, Death Must Die, Nordic Ashes, and Balatro. All are worth checking out, IMO” → 30 upvotes

Based on this:

• Vampire Survivors = 19+6+30 = 55
• God of Weapons = 30
• Death Must Die = 30
• Nordic Ashes = 30
• Balatro = 30

I decided it was best to keep things consistent. 

However, some caveats are worth explaining: 

1. If a comment suggests multiple games, then all get that many votes
2. If a game isn’t closely related to Brotato (e.g., Balatro), it still made the list. 

Now, I’m not a massive fan of the second point above. I’ll be honest. Some games made the list that, in my opinion, are not like Brotato. There, I said it. 

BUT, and a big but, if a lot of people were suggesting it, there seemed to be some validity. 

From reading comments, some people agreed and called others out. 

Their replies were similar to the example above: “Yeah, but if they like playing Brotato, there’s a strong chance they’ll like this.”

I see where they are coming from, but my job wasn’t to split hairs. Well, that many hairs. 

The objective of this exercise was to: Create an ultimate list of all the games like Brotato based on community suggestions from real Reddit threads. 

And just as you would expect, the legitimate games like Brotato were magically ranked top of the list. Who would have guessed? 

Extra Data From VGN Insights

Once all the heavy lifting was done, I took it one step further and added some data from VGN Insights. 

• Units Sold
• Average Cost
• Gross Revenue
• Median Playtime

This data was purely for me, but it was interesting to see in the end. 

Here are the averages from the data I could find (excluding mobile and some games with spotty Steam data on VGN Insights). 

Average Business Stats (125 Games Like Brotato):

• Units Sold = 765,674
• Average Cost = $7
• Gross Revenue = $8,156,168
• Median Playtime = 7.8 Hours

Side note: If anyone has any suggestions to find the missing data that VGN Insights didn’t have, please help. I’m all ears and would love to fill in the gaps.

Top 25 Games Like Brotato (Based on Real Data)

As mentioned, there were 125 games that made the list (full list below). 

I ran through every thread twice, and even so, it’s possible that I missed some. 

Please don’t come for me  

Here is a breakdown of the top 25 games like Brotato, based on real Reddit data. 

I’ve also included the number of unique suggestions from all threads as well, along with a quick one-liner if you haven’t played the game.

Game	Upvotes	Unique Suggestions	What’s It Like?
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor	235	12	Brotato-style chaos with mining and polish.
God of Weapons	164	12	Loot, stack, and scale with inventory management.
Halls of Torment	163	11	Diablo meets Vampire Survivors.
Soulstone Survivors	153	15	Flashy visuals, huge build variety.
20 Minutes Till Dawn	137	12	Shorter runs, darker tone, tighter gameplay.
Death Must Die	110	11	Slow burn with clean combat and God powers.
Vampire Survivors	98	8	The OG essential if you like Brotato.
Yet Another Zombie Survivors	75	7	Gunplay + squad tactics + endless hordes.
Hades	59	7	Slick combat, deep upgrades, strong story.
Nordic Ashes	58	6	Solid Brotato-like with Norse flair.
Binding of Isaac	56	8	Twin-stick chaos with endless synergies.
Boneraiser Minions	56	8	Brotato with minions and quirky charm.
Slay the Spire	50	3	Card-based power scaling and theorycrafting.
Army of Ruin	46	4	Shiny, fast-paced Vampire Survivors clone.
Balatro	44	3	Poker roguelike with insane synergy potential.
Enter the Gungeon	43	5	Skill-based twin-stick action with upgrades.
Time Wasters	40	4	Space-themed Brotato with bullet hell vibes.
Kill the Crows	39	1	Stylish shooter with slick, snappy pacing.
SNKRX	37	8	Minimalist autobattler with strong builds.
NIMRODS	36	4	Co-op dungeon crawler with Brotato DNA.
Rogue: Genesia	34	7	One of the closest Brotato matches.
Tiny Rogues	32	8	Pixel roguelike with RPG and build depth.
FatalZone	29	1	Tactical Brotato with squad upgrades.
Beautiful Mystic Survivors	29	1	Fanservice VS-clone with solid gameplay.
Fellowship	29	1	Auto battler with party-building strategy.

A Few Little Notes

The four games below all made the cut through one singular comment that had an overwhelming number of upvotes, either by itself or as part of a larger list with other games.

• Kill the Crows
• FatalZone
• Beautiful Mystic Survivors
• Fellowship

Then there was Balatro, which, as some of you know, is not really like Brotato, but it’s a fan favorite. This suggestion was the sum of one large comment (38), plus two smaller suggestions (5+1).

Top 10 Game Suggestions: Overviews and Discussion Notes

Let’s take a closer look at the top games like Brotato: 

1. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
2. God of Weapons
3. Halls of Torment
4. Soulstone Survivors
5. 20 Minutes Till Dawn
6. Death Must Die
7. Vampire Survivors
8. Yet Another Zombie Survivors
9. Hades
10. Nordic Ashes
11. Honorable Mention – Binding of Isaac

1. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (235 Total Votes, 12 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Steam

This one came up a lot. 

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (DRG) was mentioned across 12 threads and almost always in the same breath as Brotato, either as an upgrade or as “Brotato with a pickaxe.”

For starters, a core difference is the map. Instead of a close-quarters arena-style map, you’re actively mining your way through maze-like terrain.  

On top of that, the pacing is slower and runs can stretch into 45-minute sessions, whereas Brotato is ~25-30 minutes. As u/Unusual_Boot6839 says below, “There are unique skill trees, multiple characters, tons of weapons, satisfying level-ups, and a mid-wave shop.”

Available

• PC (Steam)
• Xbox Game Pass, Series X/S, Xbox Cloud, Xbox on PC

What Works Well

• Mining mechanics add unique spatial control and terrain interaction
• Directional aiming rewards positioning more than in Brotato
• Visuals and animation feel highly polished and weighty
• Biome variety keeps exploration fresh

Common Criticisms

• Slower pace with longer runs
• Upgrade system feels underwhelming early on
• Some weapons feel situational depending on the biome
• No mouse aiming — a common adjustment issue for Brotato players

Quotes from the Threads

“Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Personally tied with Brotato for favorite in the genre. The guns have more oompf to them and you also get to mine mazes on each map.”
— u/godspark533,

“I love DRG survivor, its upgrade options aren’t as interesting as Brotato’s, but just like the original DRG, the unique mining mechanic adds a whole extra dimension of depth to the gameplay. It’s 4 different biomes are all pretty unique, with emphasis on various strategies and playstyles, and I really hope Brotato can get something similar with the DLC. But I don’t even know where you’d start with a new map, the classic box plus explorer and old already feel perfect for Brotato’s waves.”
— u/turmspitzewerk

“Best new one is probably Deeprock Galactic Survivor, it’s still only in beta but is leagues ahead of the others (including brotato, imo) in terms of gameplay & overall quality. You have to mine gems (rock & stone!) while holding off hordes, with smaller maps you can dig through to escape the waves of monsters coming at you until you’re able to “dive” to a deeper level. The overarching goal is to reach the deepest level. There are unique skill trees, multiple characters, tons of weapons, satisfying level-ups, and a mid-wave shop……. It’s amazing. If you have a PC.”
— u/Unusual_Boot6839

2. God of Weapons (164 Total Votes, 12 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: God of Weapons Steam

God of Weapons is often described as Brotato’s more strategic cousin. 

It’s almost identical in game loop and stats, but with one big twist: backpack management, which is either a smart evolution or a slowdown, depending on who you ask. 

Most people seemed to like the inventory system, especially early on, but some felt it became a drag during later waves. 

What really sets it apart is that backpack grid. You’re not just collecting weapons and items, you’re tetris-ing them (yeah, that’s a word) into place to make the most of your build.

That said, not everyone was sold. 

A few folks said the game lacked character variety or that the inventory system got repetitive after a while. Others wished the pacing and run variety were tighter.

Still, if you’re looking for something familiar, God of Weapons kept popping up for a reason.

Available

• PC (Steam)
• Xbox (Series X|S)
• PS5

What Works Well

• Satisfying inventory management adds a new layer of depth
• Early game progression feels snappy and rewarding
• Extremely similar stat system and loop to Brotato
• Feels like a more deliberate version of Brotato

Common Criticisms

• Lack of character variety compared to other roguelikes
• Inventory system can become tedious in longer runs
• Some felt it lacked replayability after a few sessions
• Doesn’t evolve much after the early game

Quotes from the Threads

“God of Weapons uses almost the exact same game loop and stat system. The only difference is it adds backpack management.”
— u/Pastrami

“God of weapons is basically brotato but 3d and with an inventory management system”
— u/Endangered_Potato

“God of Weapons, most underrated game in the genre”
— u/jindred

3. Halls of Torment (163 Total Votes, 11 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Halls of Torment Steam

Halls of Torment shows up pretty regularly in the Brotato crowd, and for good reason. It’s usually a game that scratches a similar itch, but with its own pace and atmosphere. 

Although it’s not an identical match to Brotato, Halls of Torment leans darker, slower, and more tactical. For many, it’s a solid alternative when they want something more than just “shoot all the things.”

Folks suggest Halls of Torment for its boss abilities, sense of dread in the art style, and slower, deliberate runs. From what I read, it’s appreciated more for mood and combat variety than for speed or simplicity.

As u/tysonwatermelon said, “I’d include a warning to anyone trying it that HoT takes about an hour or two of gameplay until you start seeing actual progression. I won’t explain why to avoid spoilers, but in the beginning, it kind of drags and feels like nothing you do matters. It does. You just need to hang in there.”

Available

• Steam
• Xbox

What Works Well

• Strong boss mechanics with spikes of challenge rather than constant waves. 
• Slower pace: gives time to think, plan, and enjoy building instead of rushing.
• D2‑style aesthetics and atmosphere (moody, grim, immersive).

Common Criticisms

• Darker theme, and sometimes a steeper learning curve.
• Runs are slower and more deliberate, which some find frustrating.
• Art/style or tone may be off‑putting for those expecting something bright or simple.

Quotes from the Threads

“I’ve been playing Halls of Torment, it’s slower like VS (in fact, much slower), but it’s got cool boss abilities and D2 aesthetics.”
— u/ElitistJerk_

“Halls or torment if you like Diablo.”
— u/Therion_Master

4. Soulstone Survivors (153 Total Votes, 15 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Soulstone Survivors Steam

Soulstone Survivors often gets brought up in the games like Brotato discussion as a “what if you wanted smoother scaling and less of a steep jump into chaos?” It shows up especially in threads where people are comparing Survivor‑likes or expanding beyond Brotato.

From what I saw, players seem to agree that it captures what we all love about Brotato: builds, satisfying power growth, and strong visual clarity, especially early to mid‑game. 

That said, there are also notes that past a certain point, things can feel less fresh, and the chaos/survivor overlap becomes more obvious (for better or worse).

What Works Well

• Strong synergy system that rewards smart combinations of skills and items
• Massive enemies being common place is unique to the genre and stands out
• Good scaling in power over time; players say the ramp feels satisfying
• Early to mid‑game pacing hits just right for many players

Common Criticisms

• Late game can feel repetitive or overloaded; less novelty in long runs
• Can feel more like Vampire Survivors (overwhelming numbers vs. tight control)
• Chaos can descend into clutter, losing some of the clarity people like in Brotato`
• Some upgrades or skill paths feel less impactful than others (diminishing returns)

Where to Play It

• PC (Steam)
• PlayStation 5, 
• Xbox Series X|S

Quotes from the Threads

“Soulstone Survivors is another ‘bullet heaven’ game that someone recommended. I tried out the demo and then immediately purchased it. Satisfying gameplay and synergies similar to Brotato, but feels more like Vampire Survivors as things get hectic.” — u/yParticle

“I’ll also echo the support for Soulstone Survivors and Death Must Die, although between the two, I think Soulstone has a better gameplay loop and way more characters, but Death Must Die is good and has incredible pixel art.
— u/smelltheglue

“Soul stone survivors! Had the best graphics and fun Diablo-like gameplay.”
— u/glenrage

5. 20 Minutes Till Dawn (137 Total Votes, 12 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: 20 Minutes Till Dawn Steam

20 Minutes Till Dawn is one of the go‑to options when people want something faster and more immediate than Brotato, but still satisfying. 

It leans closer to “bullet heaven” or horde survival than wave‑based roguelites, with deep progression (less time to ramp, more moment‑to‑moment intensity).

Many players say it hits quickly: you pick a character, jump into action, start getting upgrades, and by 20 minutes you’ve usually had a full taste of what it offers. 

The style (dark, pixelish, somewhat haunting) helps it feel distinct. But, that said, if you’re after deep meta progression or varied builds, there might be better options..

Where to Play

• PC (Steam)
• App (Android, Apple, Google Play)

What Works Well

• Runs are generally shorter/more snap‑to‑action, so less downtime to jump in and play.
• Strong first impression: similar vibes RE: tension, build variety, and satisfying waves.
• Visuals & mood are praised, even if it’s not exact in mechanics.

Common Criticisms

• Some feel that build variety or late‑game progression is less satisfying. 
• Aesthetic or control preferences vary based on preferences.
• Less long‑term investment or meta progression.

Quotes from the Threads

“20 Minutes TIL Dawn is a really fun indie survivors game. Big emphasis on synergies.”
— u/Infranaut-

“20 Minutes Till Dawn is very much like Brotato, but with a dark, pixely, haunted‑forest aesthetic. Good music too.”
— u/SprightlyCompanion

6. Death Must Die (110 Total Votes, 11 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Death Must Die Steam

Death Must Die often gets mentioned by people looking for something like Brotato, especially when they want more loot, more build choices, and a mix of VS-style chaos with RPG depth.

Many say it combines core elements that Brotato players love (strong runs, upgrades, scaling) with deeper systems like gear, character-specific blessings, and more interactive combat, rather than just auto or passive damage.

What Works Well

• Blessings and gods provide build diversity and replay value.
• Gear system adds meaningful choice over just stat upgrades.
• More interactive combat: manual aiming, bosses with pattern learning, etc.

Common Criticisms

• Some find the reward loops slower or more complex (more micromanagement).
• Repetition in maps and spawn patterns can make later runs feel less fresh.
• Aesthetic / UI isn’t as polished as some would have hoped.

Available

• PC (Steam, Humble Bundle)

Quotes from the Threads

“Death must die is a pretty good one, kinda like brotato mixed with Hades.”
— u/Double_Reward3885

“Death Must Die is a pretty fun & unique take on the genre, it’s got a loot system that carries over into future rounds, which makes you exponentially more powerful, & can be either big or contained just depending on how you play, no endless mode either so it’s always short & clean”
— u/Unusual_Boot6839

“I also enjoyed Death must Die. This game is a shameless rip off of Vampire survivor and Hades. But it takes the fun parts of those games and makes it work. The game is still in early access and needs more content and it lacks late round synergies (which is odd because that’s a core part of both games) so that makes it more difficult. It’s not a game where you’ll be able to stand in one place and obliterate the screen.”
— u/Circle_Breaker

7. Vampire Survivors (98 Votes, 8 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Vampire Survivors Steam

Vampire Survivors is the game that kicked off the bullet heaven craze, and naturally, it gets compared to Brotato constantly (for good reason, too).

Where Brotato is short, punchy, and fast, Vampire Survivors leans more into longer runs, evolving stages, and meta-progression.

If you liked Brotato’s mayhem but want a bit more exploration and advanced mechanics, Vampire Survivors is a must. As someone who has way too many hours in VS, one of my favorite parts is the weapon evolution system, which is where it differs from Brotato.

That said, not everyone agrees. Some think VS feels too slow or lacks the tight combat of Brotato.

 But it’s still the gold standard: Deeply addicting, wildly influential, and full of content.

Available

• PC (Steam, Epic Games Store)
• Mobile (Android and iOS)
• PlayStation (PS4/PS5)
• Xbox (Game Pass)
• Nintendo Switch

What Works Well

• Massive content depth with tons of characters, weapons, and evolutions
• Addictive progression loop with meta progression upgrades
• Maps that evolve over time and encourage movement
• Highly replayable with endless build possibilities

Common Criticisms

• Some players find the meta-progression grindy
• Visual chaos can become overwhelming mid-run
• Slower-paced compared to Brotato’s tight combat
• Not everyone enjoys the movement-based combat style

Quotes from the Threads

“Brotato replaced my vampire survivors addiction.”
— u/Juicemania50

“Vampire Survivors is very similar, but the map isn’t limited except in one level (more than one maybe?) that you unlock later after playing for a while. Great game though!”
— u/tes_chaussettes

8. Yet Another Zombie Survivors (75 Votes, 7 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Yet Another Zombie Survivors Steam

Yet Another Zombie Survivors takes Brotato’s fast-paced formula and tosses it into a gritty, zombie-infested setting, with some extra polish.

Instead of playing as a single character, you build a squad of survivors, each with their own weapons and abilities. It leans more toward traditional twin-stick shooter territory (manually aim), and the vibes are more post-apocalyptic military than alien potato chaos.

A few players said it scratched that same addictive loop as Brotato, at least for a while. 

But it doesn’t have quite the same roguelike chaos or depth in stats and variety. Some noted it’s fun for a few hours, but doesn’t pull you back the same way.

Available

• PC (Steam)
• Xbox consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)

What Works Well

• Squad mechanics add a unique twist to the genre
• Good entry point for players new to the genre
• Familiar upgrade systems with fun synergies
• Smooth combat and solid presentation

Common Criticisms

• Early game grind can feel repetitive
• Some found it lacks long-term replayability
• Art style and theme feel a bit bland to some
• Manual aiming changes the feel vs. auto-attack

Quotes from the Threads

“Yet Another Zombie Survivors gameplay is really close to Brotato, and really fun for a few hours. But it does not drag the player again and again as Brotato.”
— u/lvb440

9. Hades (59 Votes, 7 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Hades Steam

Hades isn’t a bullet heaven, but if you’re into stat-stacking, tight progression, and fast-paced runs, it’s worth checking out. IMO, it’s one of the best bullet hell games.

It trades auto-attacks for more precision and timing, but keeps that roguelike itch alive with smooth combat, endless build paths, and a story that somehow actually works.

Most runs clock in around 30 minutes, and even if it leans more into dodging and skill over chaotic scaling, it still feels fair and satisfying.

If you haven’t tried it yet, don’t be surprised when someone calls it the best roguelike they’ve ever played.

It’s also worth noting that, from what I read in Reddit threads, many did not specify if they were referring to Hades 1 or 2. I mentioned this earlier in the article, but wanted to bring it top of mind once more.

Available

• PlayStation (PS4, PS5)
• Xbox (One, Series X/S)
• Nintendo Switch
• PC (Windows, Mac), and on iOS

What Works Well

• Runs rarely exceed 30 minutes
• Razor-sharp controls and combat pacing
• Narrative progression rewards repeat play
• Build diversity via boons and weapon aspects

Common Criticisms

• Not as number-focused as bullet heaven games
• More mechanically demanding than Brotato
• The focus on the story isn’t for everyone

Quotes from the Threads

“I find Hades to be a little similar besides the story elements.”
— u/Coheedo

“Hades – I strongly recommend those two. Hades is imho the best roguelite”
— u/Sqr121

“If you’re looking for a similar style play (picking perks, etc.) but open to a more room based progression instead of waves, then Hades (1&2)”
— u/Kbknapp

10. Nordic Ashes (58 Total Votes, 6 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: Nordic Ashes Steam

Nordic Ashes is often brought up alongside Brotato and Vampire Survivors, especially by players who lean into more tactical builds and character progression. 

Many say it plays somewhere in the middle: Not as fast as Brotato, not as idle-feeling as Vampire Survivors. 

With that, the skill trees and branching paths give you more agency over your run, which appeals to people who like to think through their builds a bit more.

Some players said it started a bit slow or felt a little stiff at first, but grew on them as they unlocked new characters and saw how different each run could feel. It’s also one of the more polished games in the genre, both visually and mechanically.

Available

• PC (Steam)

What Works Well

• Branching skill trees for more tactical build choices
• Satisfying character progression and unlock system
• Beautiful and clean art style with dark, mythic themes
• More thoughtful pacing than many other bullet heavens

Common Criticisms

• Not as replayable for those who want fast chaos every run
• Slower early-game pacing may feel grindy to some
• Meta-progression takes a while to feel meaningful
• Some players found the controls a bit rigid

Quotes from the Threads

“Nordic ashes is kinda similar, but more level structured”
— u/Aireituomen_5561

Honorable Mention: The Binding of Isaac (58 Total Votes, 6 out of 15 Threads)

Image Source: The Binding of Isaac Steam

I had to throw in The Binding of Isaac as an honorable mention (rank 11) because it’s such a fan favorite. Like Hades, few people referenced their vote in regards to the original game or Rebirth, so I took an overall vote here.

It trades Brotato’s top‑down arena setup for rooms and floors, bosses, and secrets. Runs are less about wave‑clearing and more about exploring, reacting, and adapting.

Many folks say that once you’ve unlocked enough, Isaac’s replay value, character variety, and sheer amount of content give you way more to chew on.

On the flip side, it’s harder to jump in, especially at first. The learning curve is steeper, and some of the randomness can feel punishing. 

But that said, for players who love builds, chaos, loot, and variety, The Binding of Isaac is similar to Vampire Survivors in that this article wouldn’t be complete without it..

Available

• PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
• Nintendo Switch

What Works Well

• Huge item/character variety gives tons of synergies to discover
• Rich atmosphere and art style that make each run feel different
• Room‑by‑room pacing keeps things interesting and unpredictable
• Lots of replay value thanks to secrets, unlocks, and challenge modes

Common Criticisms

• Less forgiving than Brotato (if a run goes wrong, it can feel brutal)
• Steep learning curve and harsh randomness can turn off newer players
• Some items or synergies may feel overly luck‑based rather than skill‑based
• Performance or UI quirks can be jarring for players used to Brotato’s clean feedback

Quotes from the Threads

“The binding of isaac. I have 480 hours and cannot seem to stop.”
— u/TwireonEnix

“Binding of Isaac <3”
— u/Lt_BAD-DOG

“The Binding of Isaac is by far the best game similar to this genre ever made. There’s no close second.”
— u/shittyballsacks

On a side note, S/O to shittyballsacks for a great quote and even better username.

All 125 Games Like Brotato Ranked by Reddit With Sales Data

Now that we discussed the top five games in detail, let’s switch gears. 

Below is the complete summary, but you can also snag a copy of the spreadsheet here. 

Feel free to go to File → Make a Copy and do with the data as you please.

Data collected September 10th, 2025.

Game	Total Votes	Unique Votes	Gross Revenue	Units Sold	Avg Cost	Median Playtime
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor	235	12	$8,600,000	1,100,000	$8	11.6
God of Weapons	164	12	$630,000	144,000	$4	8.2
Halls of Torment	163	11	$3,300,000	887,000	$4	12
Soulstone Survivors	153	15	$5,600,000	723,000	$8	19
20 Minutes Till Dawn	137	12	$2,500,000	840,000	$3	6.9
Death Must Die	110	11	$3,300,000	621,000	$5	10.6
Vampire Survivors	98	8	$22,800,000	7,600,000	$3	18.5
Yet Another Zombie Survivors	75	7	$2,500,000	351,000	$7	10.5
Hades	59	7	$144,500,000	8,500,000	$17	16.8
Nordic Ashes	58	6	$829,000	181,000	$5	10.6
Binding of Isaac	56	8	$27,900,000	8,500,000	$3	4.5
Boneraiser Minions	56	8	$494,000	155,000	$3	5.8
Slay the Spire	50	3	$49,800,000	3,400,000	$15	27.3
Army of Ruin	46	4	$381,000	75,930	$5	6.7
Balatro	44	3	$57,900,000	5,000,000	$12	18.6
Enter the Gungeon	43	5	$38,600,000	4,000,000	$10	6.2
Time Wasters	40	4	$228,000	76,020	$3	10.3
Kill the Crows	39	1	$264,000	73,800	$4	1.7
SNKRX	37	8	$265,000	128,000	$2	4
NIMRODS	36	4	$336,000	44,610	$8	8.1
Rogue: Genesia	34	7	$1,200,000	233,000	$5	14.2
Tiny Rogues	32	8	$1,900,000	301,000	$6	12.2
Beautiful Mystic Survivors	29	1	$137,000	36,330	$4	7.9
FatalZone	29	1	$263,000	67,410	$4	7
Fellowship	29	1	$2,609	540	$5
Bio-prototype	27	5	$227,290	104,580	$2	0.8
Noobs Are Coming	23	5	$69,562	14,280	$5	5
Holocure	22	6		1,200,000	$0	7.8
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel	21	1	$1,200,000	152,000	$8	4.8
Dead Cells	20	5	$38,500,000	2,500,000	$15	15
Pickle Pete	20	8
Achilles Survivor	19	1	$126,000	27,960	$5	5.1
Be My Horde	19	1	$164,000	44,040	$4	4.5
Conquest Dark	19	1	$457,000	60,300	$8	8.8
Synthetik Legion Rising	19	1	$3,100,000	245,000	$13	5.3
Magic Survival	18	4
Nova Drift	17	6	$3,500,000	334,000	$10	6.7
Bounty of One	15	5	$368,000	86,190	$4	7.1
Noita	15	2	$32,700,000	2,400,000	$14	5.1
Monster Train	13	1	$11,100,000	664,000	$17	12.1
Exit the Gungeon	12	1	$751,000	108,000	$7	1.3
Genome Guardian	12	1	$162,000	21,270	$8	2.9
Geometry Arena	12	1	$241,000	71,700	$3	6.3
Backpack Battles	11	1	$5,100,000	517,000	$10	12.8
Celeste	11	1	$27,500,000	2,200,000	$13	5.3
Cobalt Core	11	1	$1,600,000	112,000	$14	8.5
Crimsonland	11	5	$1,500,000	168,000	$9	6.5
Dorfromantik	11	1	$6,900,000	841,000	$8	3.1
Tetris Effect	11	1	$6,300,000	246,000	$26	4.7
Karate Survivor	8	3	$296,000	84,480	$4	4.9
Crab Champions	7	1	$6,200,000	833,000	$7	10
Apocalypse Party	6	2	$100,000	157,000	$1	11.3
Disfigure	6	4	$148,000	148,000	$1	2
Heroes of Hammerwatch	6	2	$4,800,000	563,000	$9	10.6
Knight Overloaded	6	1	$4,421	4,590	$1
Survivor.io	6	3
Twilight Survivors	6	3	$60,384	28,860	$2	5.9
Vampire Hunters	5	1	$464,000	51,090	$9	6.1
BloodDome Classic	4	1		2,310	$0
FTL: Faster Than Light	4	1	$23,100,000	3,800,000	$6	10.2
Nuclear Throne	4	1	$6,700,000	702,000	$10	5.3
The Spell Brigade	4	2	$2,200,000	299,000	$7	12.1
Against the Storm	3	1	$22,500,000	1,300,000	$17	9
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night	3	1	$35,400,000	1,300,000	$27	11.6
Bronana	3	2	$16,626	4,590	$4
Crypt of the NecroDancer	3	1	$13,000,000	1,600,000	$8	2.9
Death State	3	2	$219,000	25,300	$9	4.8
Extremely Powerful Capybaras	3	2	$144,000	32,430	$4	3.8
Magicraft	3	2	$4,200,000	427,000	$10	21.6
Neon Abyss	3	1	$9,300,000	700,000	$13	11
Picayune Dreams	3	2	$401,000	106,000	$4	6.6
Revita	3	1	$791,000	68,820	$11	4.7
Risk of Rain 2	3	2	$140,700,000	8,900,000	$16	18.9
Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot	3	2	$165,000	45,090	$4	2.6
ΔV: Rings Of Saturn	3	1	$553,000	82,014	$7	5
Bravery and Greed	2	1	$382,000	27,690	$14	2.5
Darkest Dungeon 2	2	1
Death Road to Canada	2	1	$4,000,000	416,000	$10	2.9
Disk Room	2	1
Endless Wanderer	2	1
Gunbot Diplomacy	2	1	$21,899	6,000	$4
Hunchback's Dungeon	2	1	$5,602	1,830	$3
Invisible, Inc	2	1	$6,300,000	510,000	$12	2.6
Just King	2	2	$131,000	43,860	$3	2.2
Keepers Toll	2	1	$74,915	17,310	$4	3.4
Pesticide Not Required	2	1	$115,000	24,780	$5	4.6
Project Clean Earth	2	1
Renfield	2	1	$88,432	24,990	$4	6
Survivors of the Dawn	2	1	$104,000	20,820	$5	3.2
Temtem: Swarm	2	1	$448,000	57,750	$8	6.2
The Last Game	2	1	$8,484	2,250	$4
Voids Vigil	2	1	$28,791	9,930	$3
Ballionaire	1	1	$530,000	60,540	$9	2.9
Bearzerk	1	1	$1,678	450	$4
Cast Out Colony	1	1	$16,223	2,370	$7
Core Keeper	1	1	$41,600,000	3,600,000	$12	14.3
Cult of Lamb	1	1
Deadly Days	1	1	$417,000	62,245	$7	3.8
Dungeon Crawl	1	1
Dungreed	1	1	$3,300,000	437,000	$8	11
EvoluShip	1	1	$1,320	1,410	$1
Geometry Survivor	1	1	$10,134	2,850	$4
Geometry Wars 3	1	1	$1,300,000	122,000	$11	1
Grindstone	1	1	$111,000	8,700	$13
Kingdom Rush	1	1	$3,800,000	571,000	$7	8
Letter Lancers	1	1	$15,871	2,550	$6
Moonlighter	1	1	$10,200,000	845,000	$12	5
Nerd Survivor	1	1	$7,768	2,370	$3
Nomad Survival	1	1	$168,000	63,540	$3	5.4
Outnumbered	1	1		7,110	$0
Peglin	1	1	$9,400,000	660,000	$14	11.2
Ravenswatch	1	1	$8,500,000	531,000	$16	9.3
Ravenswatch	1	1	$8,400,000	530,000	$16	9.3
Rogue Legacy 2	1	1	$7,500,000	438,000	$17	12.1
Rounds	1	1	$4,500,000	1,100,000	$4	5.4
Shape Shifter: Formations	1	1	$47,240	7,410	$6
Slice & Dice	1	1	$488,000	67,830	$7	8.2
Sodaman	1	1	$55,557	16,500	$3	5.7
Spellbook Demonslayers	1	1	$107,000	38,640	$3	3.4
SuperTotalCarnage!	1	1	$4,218	2,100	$2
Talented	1	1	$100,000	38,400	$3	9.6
The King is Watching	1	1	$1,900,000	166,000	$11	13.3
The Messenger	1	1	$3,900,000	289,000	$13	6.5
The Rogue Prince of Persia	1	1	$100,000	60,480	$2	1.5
Wizard of Legend	1	1	$16,200,000	1,500,000	$11	4

Wrapping Up

Now, although all the games in the table above are not 100% identical to the playstyle of Brotato, this was a really interesting social study. 

As mentioned, my only goal here was to take an honest summary of what people suggested when someone was looking for games like Brotato. And if you like tier lists, be sure to check out our Brotato tier list.

I hope this article was helpful and you find a new game or two to play  

Take care and talk soon.

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Namely, I want to talk about what makes Brotato different from its competition and which mechanics stand out. 

TL;DR: Is Brotato Good?

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: This game does combat differently, and that is its core selling point. 

Playing as a vicious little potato in wacky outfits doesn’t hurt either. 

The game is an excellent value, with many hours of fun to be had with each character at an accessible $4.99 price point on the Steam Store. 

If you usually enjoy bullet heaven games or arena shooter games, I’m confident you’ll enjoy this one. 

Is Brotato Abyssal Terrors Good?

Perhaps you’re already knee deep in the potato chaos, wondering, is Abyssal Terrors any good? 

Well, that depends. 

Did you like Brotato’s core mechanics? 

Want extra difficulty or find yourself thirsting for more? 

If you answered yes to these, chances are you’ll think Abyssal Terrors is good. 

You have fourteen new characters to play with, sixteen new weapons to wield, and thirty new items to try over the course of play. To top it off, the expansion adds a new map, twenty new enemies, elites, and bosses. 

Is Brotato Multiplayer?

Yes, Brotato is multiplier and now supports traditional local co-op playstyle where you and teammates share the consequences and rewards of each other’s decisions.

Factors of My Brotato Review

Before we dig into the good stuff, here’s how I went about my review. 

I stuck to a few core categories, as outlined below: 

1. Combat
2. Price
3. Controls
4. Characters
5. Builds
6. Weapons
7. Stats
8. Platforms
9. Difficulty

Brotato Combat

What makes this game stand out above most others within this genre is the satisfying, tactile, skill-driven combat mechanics. 

Melee weapons feel tight, reward deliberate positioning. Ranged weapons feel a bit floaty and consistently reward kiting builds. 

I have never had a “boring” round of Brotato, and there’s a reason for that. 

While the map may remain fixed with only subtle, purely aesthetic variations, the rest of the game is practically defined by RNG. This leads to an incredible variety of gameplay, all centered around combat mechanics. 

Play how you like; there is something for everyone. 

GIF source: pl2w.com

Brotato Price

At $4.99 for the base game and $3.99 for the expansion,  I’m more than satisfied with Brotato’s price. 

I’ve had a couple of hundred hours of fun for under $10, which is an incredible value proposition. 

Considering how many games in this niche have moved to $10+ for the base game, this is noteworthy.

Brotato Controls

Brotato’s controls aren’t out of the ordinary for a bullet heaven game, but the movement itself is a bit unique. 

There is a precision and responsiveness to the movement that makes combat feel much punchier. This encourages movement mastery and makes skilling up your personal dodging reflexes a lot more fun. 

It’s also worth noting, Brotato allows you to control your attacks if you opt into that option in settings. 

Whether you’re WASD’ing or joysticking your way through this alien hellscape, you’ll notice the differences in movement compared to similar titles immediately. 

Brotato Characters – What Is the Best Character In Brotato?

Characters feel one of a kind, truly distinct from each other.

The new items you unlock with each character also add a little extra incentive to replay those characters, as they generally reward stats that the specific character would benefit from above others. 

Among all of Brotato’s characters, I love playing as engineering stat-centric characters most of all. 

Engineer, entrepreneur, cyborg, and streamer are my favorites in particular. 

Having dozens of little helpers dealing constant damage and creating breathing room scales very well into the late game, even on Difficulty 5. 

In fact, the engineering characters are some of the strongest and easiest to master in the game. 

If I were starting the game fresh, I’d try to use the Engineer for my first Danger 5 win. Your turrets will make you feel a smidge less lonely as you’re getting pummeled, too.     

If you want to see how characters, weapons, and items stack up, check out our Brotato tier list.

Brotato Builds – What is the Best Brotato Build?

Brotato build recommendations are tough, and I’m hesitant to provide any direct recommendations. 

A broad general recommendation I can confidently make is that intuition will often betray you when planning a build around character-specific mechanics. 

A simple example is the character Chunky, who gets 1% damage for every 3 max hp that they have and a 25% bonus to max hp upgrades. 

You may be tempted to pick health cards and items early because of that bonus, but that would be a mistake. 

While it is a nice extra bonus in the late game, you won’t snowball early, and you’ll struggle mid-game when you should be farming waves.

Brotato Weapons – What is the Best Brotato Weapon?

You get six of them, and yes, it is ridiculous. Almost all of the weapons are enjoyable, but a couple did fall short for me, like the Brick and Sharp Tooth. 

Those aside, the remaining weapons are very satisfying to use, even on wave 1. 

The club feels hefty and blunt. The throwing star feels lightweight and sharp. The laser pew is pewy. The smg brrr is brrry. 

While we’re all probably hoping for a legendary weapon roll, it is rare that those legendary weapons will suit your build, and they’re totally unnecessary to have a good time. In fact, most of my ‘favorite’ weapons are the weapons you can start with. 

You get it, weapons stand out here, and you’ll notice that distinction right away.

Photo Source: Aros_Rising Reddit

A Few Brotato Stats Explained

There are two stats worth digging into:

What Does Engineering Do In Brotato?

Some of Brotato’s stats require a little more explaining than others, and if you plan on taking the game all the way to completion, digging into the mechanics a bit deeper on one of the Brotato Wiki will level up your game knowledge fast. 

For now, though, let’s cover a couple of the more common ‘complex’ stats. 

As I mentioned before, I’m a total sucker for engineering, so I’ll start there. Engineering increases the damage and healing of several structures and weapons. Turrets, landmines, the Plank, and Screwdriver specifically. 

That much is simple, but what isn’t explained is that there are several unique engineering-related items that can completely change a run, far more than other stats. 

For example, the Pocket Factory turns destroyed trees into turrets, while the Bandana and Ricochet items scale projectile damage from turrets at a nearly “broken” rate. 

What Does Harvesting Do In Brotato?

Another quick example is harvesting, which is pretty vague in the beginning. It’s actually quite simple: Harvest Stat Value – debuffs = currency received at the end of each round. 

Meaning, it’s a passive investment that pays out at the end of each round you survive, no matter how well you did, which is critical for several characters and builds. 

These two stats really stood out to me.

Image Source: Brotato Wiki – Harvesting

Brotato Platforms – Is Brotato Only On Desktop?

No, Brotato is not only on desktop.

I was shocked when I found out that Brotato is on several platforms: PC, consoles, and mobile.

If it has a screen and an interface, chances are that it supports Brotato. 

Jokes aside, Brotato is on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Epic Games Store, Google Play Store, and the Apple App Store.

Brotato Difficulty

Now I’ll admit, this paragraph isn’t for everyone. 

If you’re looking to ‘chill and kill’, you’ll enjoy Danger 1 and can skip this bit. With that out of the way, difficulty is a critically important factor for me in Roguelike, Roguelite, Bullet-Hell, and Bullet-Heaven games. 

Side note: we just published our guide on the best bullet hell games and best roguelike games

Difficulty can completely change the way you play. 

For example, on Danger 5 (max difficulty) with a notoriously difficult hero like Arms Dealer, if you don’t snowball early on, chances are that you’ll lose before you make it to the mid-game. 

While this may seem a bit restrictive and encourage ‘rerolling’ game-starts, there is something uniquely satisfying about barely squeaking by and hitting that one lucky shop upgrade that turns things around. 

There’s more on screen, what is on screen hits harder and lives longer, a simple recipe. 

I have spent easily half of my game time losing Danger 5 rounds, and I couldn’t be happier about that. If you’re anything like me and would rather lose 100 times on Danger 5 than win 200 times on Danger 1, welcome home. 

Is Brotato on Switch?

Yes, Brotato is available on Switch, and it’s priced at $4.99.

Is Brotato on Xbox?

Yes, Brotato is on Xbox. 

However, some issues have been reported by the Xbox player base, including lost saves and performance problems. 

With that said, they’ve taken patches seriously, and it appears most issues have been reconciled. 

Is Brotato on PlayStation?

Yes, Brotato is on PlayStation, but the same can be said about PlayStation; there are glitches you should be aware of, but it is unlikely you’ll experience them.

How to Play Brotato: 5 Quick Tips For Beginners

1. Leverage your character’s weaknesses. If your character has a “throwaway” stat, take advantage of that. Use that stat as a currency to trade up for the stats that you need. 
2. Unless your build requires it, never stop moving. The chances are, there’s a slightly better position for you to be in at every second of the game. 
3. Spend as much of your currency as possible. The more you can spend, the stronger you’ll be in the next round. The stronger you are in the next round, the more currency you get. Don’t waste money, especially when you’re clearing waves completely and with ease. 
4. Don’t buy defensive items too early. Build your damage, then your economy, and then your health. There are exceptions, like legendary upgrades and items that will synergize well with your late-game build, but don’t pick up legendaries for the sake of it.
5. Remember that you’ll need to do massive single-target damage in the end to kill the boss or bosses. Having wave-clearing potential is important for economy and levels, but in the end, you either have to endure the boss’s high damage area of effect mechanics for 90 seconds or kill them. You can imagine which is easier. 

How to Beat Brotato

If you’re curious about beating difficulty five for your first time, consider the Engineer. 

Play into the character’s obvious strengths. Stack engineering upgrades and engineering items until around wave 10, and then start to build out your defensive stats. 

If you miraculously roll Ricochet or Bandana, pick them up or save them until you can. 

Hover around your turrets, leading enemies through the highest turret coverage areas repeatedly as you kite. Rinse and repeat; the boss fight plays out the same way. 

If you have a specific character in mind you’d like to try, take the extra two minutes and read one of the Brotato Wiki pages. A little info can take your gameplay to the next level, and the bragging rights won’t hurt. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few frequently asked questions I noticed beginner players had, so I thought I’d add a few here.

How Many Waves Are In Brotato?

There are twenty waves in Brotato. 

Some of them are considered “farming waves,” others are thought to be potentially more difficult than the boss fight on wave 20, like “elite” waves. Brace for impact, RNG plays a role here.

How Do You Reach Level 10 Before Wave 6?

If you want to level up quickly enough to reach level 10 before wave 6, you’ll need a specific exp-focused build or a character that lends itself to those bonuses. Some people see this as a component of ensuring higher difficulty wins. 

When Did Brotato Come Out?

 Brotato had its full release on June 23, 2023, after a lengthy Early Access period where mechanics were refined. 

Who Made Brotato?

Brotato was made by Blobfish, an indie publisher with three prior releases in this category.

Summary

Brotato is a blast. Even when you’re losing, the punchy combat and satisfying shop mechanics keep you locked in, hoping for a sliver of luck to keep you in the fight. 

• The weapons are engaging, and the variety adds tons of replayability. 
• The tight responsive movement deepens immersion and makes every keystroke or stick shift feel impactful. 
• The characters each have distinct personalities and feel unique from the rest. 
• The item shop is robust enough to get the job done, and items feel meaningful as soon as you get them. 
• The music somehow feels appropriate for a potato on the hunt for aliens, whatever that means. 
• The art style is top-notch, highlighting the ridiculousness of your little potato’s constant wardrobe and weapon changes with a nice somewhat ‘muted’ environment. 

At the game’s current price, if you’re considering it, it is hard not to recommend the game. 

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