The One-Line Summary
Far Far West is Deep Rock Galactic + a roguelike layer, set in the Weird West instead of a sci-fi mine.
Side-by-Side
| Feature | Deep Rock Galactic | Far Far West |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 co-op | 1–4 co-op |
| Genre | Co-op FPS | Co-op FPS + Roguelike |
| Setting | Sci-fi mining | Weird-West / magic + guns |
| Progression | Persistent class XP | Per-run jokers + meta upgrades |
| Replayability | High — Hazard scaling | High — every run reshuffles |
| Squad Roles | Hard role split (Gunner/Scout/Engineer/Driller) | Softer roles — any class flexes |
| Punishment | Death loses ammo / nitra | Death ends run, but loot persists |
You'll Love FFW If…
- You loved squad callouts and split objectives in DRG.
- You enjoy roguelike deckbuilders like Hades or Slay the Spire.
- You want the Helldivers-style group experience but in smaller bite-sized runs.
You Might Skip If…
- You want persistent character progression like DRG's overclocks.
- You hate run-based losses on death.
- You only have solo time — FFW is playable solo but designed for 4.
Other Games Like Deep Rock (Ranked)
- Far Far West — closest co-op feel + roguelike layer.
- Helldivers 2 — bigger scale, less role specialisation.
- GTFO — harder, slower, more stealth.
- Vermintide 2 / Darktide — melee-led, similar squad rhythm.