- #1 Skul: The Hero Slayer
92% matchVery Positive93% of 56,890 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #2 The Rogue Prince of Persia
88% matchVery Positive90% of 2,505 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Souls-like 11.5%, Platformer 10.1%
- #3 Windblown
87% matchVery Positive89% of 9,843 reviews2024
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.9%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 11.8%
- #4 Dead Cells
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,617 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 19% ★, Souls-like 11.9%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
- #5 Dunjungle
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Roguevania 30.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelike 8.1%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #6 Ravenswatch
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,631 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelike 21.7%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #7 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 385,622 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.7%, Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #8 Have a Nice Death
76% matchVery Positive86% of 10,491 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #9 Hades II
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,606 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Souls-like 11.4%
- #10 Rogue Legacy 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 14,865 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #11 Forza Horizon 5
74% matchVery Positive89% of 266,819 reviews2021
Dev: Playground GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 110.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
Why similar: Action 64%, Singleplayer 36%
- #12 Katanaut
73% matchVery Positive90% of 352 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 20.7% ★, Souls-like 11.6%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Action Roguelike 9.3%
- #13 ScourgeBringer
74% matchVery Positive86% of 3,189 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 20.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Metroidvania 10.1%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #14 Rising Hell
72% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 31% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #15 Aura of Worlds
70% matchVery Positive92% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 21.9% ★, Souls-like 14%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Roguelike 8.4%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
- #16 Mazgeon
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DokitsuArtPub: Viridian Software
Windows
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Why similar: Roguevania 22.7% ★, Souls-like 12.7%, Metroidvania 12.4%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Hack and Slash 10.3%
- #17 Rogue Worlds
69% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 21.8% ★, Souls-like 14.4%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Roguelike 8.4%, Difficult 8%
- #18 Magicraft
69% matchVery Positive93% of 15,925 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelite 24.8%, Roguelike 21%, Procedural Generation 14%, Action 3.4%
- #19 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
71% matchVery Positive86% of 779 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11.2%
- #20 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
70% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 23% ★, Souls-like 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Metroidvania 10.7%
- #21 SOULGRAVE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 25% ★, Metroidvania 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Difficult 9.1%
- #22 Shape of Dreams
67% matchVery Positive90% of 17,993 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced, dreamlike action in a vivid roguelite world. Dive into ever-changing realms with tight controls, fluid combat, and high-stakes battles. Whether playing solo or with up to three friends, each run is a thrilling test of reflexes and strategy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action Roguelike 26%, Difficult 19.3%, Roguelite 18%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #23 Deadzone: Rogue
65% matchVery Positive85% of 13,967 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 27.9%, Action 5.2%
- #24 Soulstone Survivors
64% matchVery Positive91% of 26,130 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 20.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #25 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
65% matchVery Positive94% of 34,731 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #26 Gunfire Reborn
66% matchVery Positive93% of 102,632 reviews2021
Dev: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: Roguelite 41.1%, Roguelike 34.3%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Action 3.2%, Indie 1.3%
- #27 Roboquest
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,729 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.7%, Roguelite 29.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, Colorful 5.3%, Action 3.8%
- #28 Ember Knights
65% matchVery Positive94% of 6,725 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #29 Foregone
66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Platformer 10%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #30 Summum Aeterna
65% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 26.6% ★, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 10%
- #31 Pandash
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 22.3% ★, Metroidvania 15.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 8%
- #32 Rogue Knight
64% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hubris
Windows
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Difficult 11%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #33 Plague Breaker
65% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Metroidvania 12.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #34 Ninja Soul
65% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.7% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #35 KAKU: Ancient Seal
63% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,113 reviews2024
Dev: BINGOBELL
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Why similar: Fantasy 46.4%, Action 37.3%, Singleplayer 16.3%
- #36 SWORN
62% matchVery Positive80% of 4,149 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Souls-like 17.1%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13.6%, Difficult 12.8%
- #37 Astral Ascent
62% matchVery Positive95% of 8,026 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Difficult 15.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #38 Absolum
61% matchVery Positive93% of 9,060 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Roguelite 36.5%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Fantasy 8.3%, Action 5.5%
- #39 Talaka
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Roguevania 18% ★, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #40 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
63% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Roguevania 25% ★, Souls-like 14.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Difficult 9.5%
- #41 Nova Drift
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,388 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 23.5%, Roguelike 21%, Colorful 7.9%, 2D 6.1%
- #42 Dark Devotion
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,432 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Roguevania 21.6% ★, Metroidvania 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #43 Moonlight Traveler
62% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.8% ★, Souls-like 17%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #44 HellFight
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paku's Game
Windows
Hellfight is a combat focused platformer that combine the experience of roguelike and soul-like mechanics.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10%
- #45 Death's Web
60% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Arachnocoder
Windows
Death’s Web is a brutal rogue-lite where curses twist every run. These aren't just debuffs but deadly effects that force you to move or die. Survive their chaos to earn powerful blessings, harvest souls to upgrade permanently, and battle through a cursed world where every choice matters.
Why similar: Roguevania 26% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Souls-like 14.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%
- #46 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
60% matchVery Positive83% of 7,152 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.7%, Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 20.1%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action 2.2%
- #47 Helmet Head
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguevania 15.4% ★, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 11.7%
- #48 Sole Saga
62% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Dev It With Cat
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Difficult 20.2%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Hack and Slash 7.6%
- #49 Darkness of Memories
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.4% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #50 PAYDAY 3
63% matchMixed44% of 63,275 reviews2023
Dev: Starbreeze StudiosPub: Starbreeze Entertainment
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
PAYDAY 3 is the ultimate co-op FPS crime fantasy. Choose between stealth or loud playstyles, customize your character, and get ready to pull off the perfect heist.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #51 Immortals Must Die
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: CharlesPGames
Windows
Slay demons in another multiverse as you look for the seals to unlock your divine powers, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #52 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
63% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,940 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 31% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 9.8%, Difficult 6.4%
- #53 Sid Meier's Civilization® V
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 208,610 reviews2010
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.0 hrsMean: 124.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #54 The VIllage of Eri
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.9% ★, Metroidvania 17.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #55 Rogue Ottoman
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Equip your sword and special abilities. Jump into the fast-paced action of the rogue-lite mechanics in an orientalist-steampunk universe. Gain experience and get new skills, build your character and save the city by defeating the bosses! Fight to the end or die! No checkpoints!
Why similar: Roguevania 29.2% ★, Souls-like 16.5%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Difficult 10%
- #56 Vagante
62% matchVery Positive89% of 4,982 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Roguevania 23.4% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 9.2%, Difficult 8.7%
- #57 Rift Keeper
63% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.4% ★, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 10.6%, Metroidvania 10.4%, Souls-like 8.7%
- #58 SHIRO
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.8% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #59 The Revolt: Awakening
62% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 23.2% ★, Souls-like 13.8%, Metroidvania 13.1%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.3%