Comparison guide
Games like Rotwood: similar indie games to play next
Rotwood works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Rotwood fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
9.0Absolum
Stunning roguelite beat ’em up with deep combos.
Oct 9, 2025
If you liked Rotwood, Absolum delivers familiar action, beat 'em up and co-op for a seamless next pick. We scored it 9.0/10.
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8.7Shape of Dreams
Addictive roguelite with MOBA vibes and huge build variety.
Sep 10, 2025
Shape of Dreams leans into action, co-op and indie, hitting the same notes that make Rotwood click. We scored it 8.7/10.
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7.8DuneCrawl
Chaotic co‑op on a giant, upgradeable crab.
Jan 5, 2026
Shared strengths in action, adventure and co-op make DuneCrawl an easy follow-up to Rotwood. We scored it 7.8/10.
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