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Ghost Ship Games · 2026 · Windows

Steam: 60 % positive of 14,281 reviews, as of Oct 28

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op shooter with sci-fi dwarves, procedurally-generated caves and random roguelike upgrades. Explore maze-like mines and blast through hordes of alien abominations — no two runs are the same. Move quickly, work together and shoot first to survive.

24 games that play like Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Deep Rock Galactic, Deadzone: Rogue and Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

Player tags

  • FPS
  • Dwarf
  • Co-op
  • PvE
  • Rogue-lite
  • Action Roguelike
  • Shooter
  • Fast-Paced
Map region: Action Roguelites
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Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed early-access verdict: fans of Deep Rock's combat enjoy the shooting and build variety, but many find it a different, slower-to-reward game with a punishing timer and frustrating shared upgrades.

Many players enjoy the gunplay and combat intensity, which they find more action-focused than the original Deep Rock Galactic. Mid-run upgrades, varied weapon builds, distinct classes and the one-more-run pull are praised, along with the familiar dwarf charm and co-op fun with friends. Complaints centre on the shared upgrade pool, where teammates compete for picks and waiting for everyone to stand still interrupts the pace, plus a time limit that many feel punishes exploration and resource gathering. Some find missions repetitive, late content thin and visual clutter confusing. Recent reviews are more negative than the older helpful ones, and some say updates have not fixed the core problems. Several argue the game is simply unfinished and should be judged later.

Praised

  • Satisfying gunplay and combat

    Players find the shooting punchy and the combat more intense and fast-paced than in the original game.

    Many players
  • Build variety and mid-run upgrades

    Upgrades gathered during a run and combined into odd or powerful builds keep players experimenting and coming back.

    Many players
  • Distinct classes and DRG charm

    The classes feel different from each other, and the dwarf personalities, humour and rig activities keep the familiar Deep Rock feel.

    Some players
  • Co-op fun with friends

    Players say the game is most enjoyable in a full group of friends, with a friendly community and chaotic runs.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Shared upgrade picks

    Upgrades drawn from a common pool make teammates compete, and waiting for everyone to choose interrupts the pace.

    Many players
  • Timer pressure

    A time limit pushes players to rush, punishing exploration and resource gathering and adding stress to every run.

    Many players
  • Not like Deep Rock

    Players expected a Deep Rock sequel, so the more combat-focused, linear and roguelike design disappoints them.

    Many players
  • Thin content and repetition

    Players report few mission types, bosses and synergies, so runs feel samey and the late game lacks depth.

    Some players
Who it suits
Suits Deep Rock fans who enjoy combat and roguelite builds, and players with a group of friends willing to wait for early-access polish.
Who should skip it
Should skip it if you want the original Deep Rock mining and exploration, dislike timers, or play mainly with random teammates.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours are mixed and mostly object to the timer and difficulty, while those with 20 to 200 hours mostly recommend it for the combat and builds despite its thin content.

Summarised by AI from 60 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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By gameplay

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  1. ANVIL60 % positive of 1,899Shared: Co-op · Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike
  2. The Pit: Infinity63 % positive of 238Shared: FPS · Co-op · Rogue-lite
  3. Dome Keeper91 % positive of 19,273Shared: Combat · Sci-fi · Exploration
  4. Space Beast Terror Fright91 % positive of 1,259Shared: FPS · Co-op · Rogue-lite
  5. NIMRODS84 % positive of 1,804Shared: PvE · Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike
  6. EVERSPACE™76 % positive of 9,830Shared: Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike · Shooter
  7. SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising94 % positive of 10,140Shared: Co-op · Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike
  8. DIG - Deep In Galaxies94 % positive of 108Shared: PvE · Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike
  9. MOTHERGUNSHIP77 % positive of 1,093Shared: FPS · Co-op · Rogue-lite
  10. Abyssus84 % positive of 5,125
  11. Voids Vigil92 % positive of 380Shared: Rogue-lite · Action Roguelike · Combat
  12. Cave Crawlers92 % positive of 3,841Shared: Dwarf · Co-op · PvE

By look

Looks like Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core

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  1. Akimbot81 % positive of 826
  2. Deadzone: Rogue82 % positive of 15,301
  3. Red Solstice 2: Survivors69 % positive of 2,586
  4. Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon87 % positive of 18,578
  5. ENDLESS Dungeon™ - Definitive Edition64 % positive of 2,959
  6. MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE92 % positive of 256
  7. Prodeus91 % positive of 5,548
  8. The Gunk85 % positive of 4,841
  9. The Riftbreaker: Prologue95 % positive of 4,130
  10. Aliens: Dark Descent87 % positive of 15,447
  11. METAL EDEN81 % positive of 2,172
  12. Meet Your Maker72 % positive of 3,019

At a glance

What games like Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core have in common

  • The tags they share most often with Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core: Rogue-lite (16 of 24), Co-op (14) and PvE (12).
  • They came out between 2017 and 2026, none of them after Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (2026).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Deep Rock Galactic (97 % positive of 304,178).

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