SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising similar games & best alternatives

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SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

What works

  • Addictive and satisfying gunplay
  • Deep weapon and item customization
  • High replayability with procedural generation
  • Strong cooperative multiplayer
  • Excellent sound design and visuals

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical issues and bugs reported
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Inconsistent boss and level design
  • Lack of save system and progression between runs
  • Some ui and information clarity problems

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • God's Trigger

  • Spelunky 2

  • StarBreak

  • Full Mojo Rampage

  • Serious Sam's Bogus Detour

  • NeuroVoider

More relaxing

Games that feels like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising but with a more relaxing feel

  • Meltdown

  • Sephiria

  • Over 9000 Zombies!

  • SYNTHETIK: Arena

  • Danger Scavenger

  • Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Less intimate

Games that feels like SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising but with less focus on close relationships

  • Bullet Heaven 2

  • Neon Chrome

  • Enter the Gungeon

  • Party Hard 2

  • POSTAL Redux

  • Assault Android Cactus+

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 04/08/2026