Games Like 30XX

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Roguelite 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same core Mega Man-inspired roguelike gameplay and co-op mechanics.

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: Roguelite 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, dash-heavy combat in a 2D space that rewards precision and quick reflexes.

Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.

Why similar: Perma Death 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Robots 10.8%, Roguelite 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, neon-drenched bullet-hell platformer that shares the same high-energy movement and roguelite progression.

An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Robots 15.4%, Roguelite 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features robotic protagonists and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat that feels very similar to the action in 30XX.

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: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 16.5%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Platformer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for 2D action-roguelikes, offering incredibly fluid combat and platforming that matches the intensity of 30XX.

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelite 21.4%, Co-op 11.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, neon-soaked run-and-gun roguelike that emphasizes speed and constant forward momentum.

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: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer roguelike that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a dark fantasy setting.

Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.5%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic Mega Man-style platforming and boss-fighting feel within a modern action-adventure framework.

A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Robots 12.7%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant blend of Metroidvania exploration and roguelite procedural generation featuring a robotic protagonist.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelite 10.6%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Roguelike 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-roguelike platformer that features intense combat and a wide array of equipment to discover.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Robots 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a pure, high-quality run-and-gun experience that captures the retro spirit of the genre.

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Roguelike 16.6%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Platformer 13.5%, Roguelite 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines platforming action with a massive variety of items and upgrades for chaotic, replayable runs.

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features tight 2D platforming and character-swapping mechanics that reward mastery of different abilities.

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelite 20.9%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, twin-stick platformer roguelite that requires precise movement and offers deep character customization.

Critadel is a futuristic platform/shooter/roguelike with three playable characters, hundreds of branching paths and over 100,000 unique weapon configurations!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Roguelike 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike platformer that focuses on dungeon crawling and precise shooting.

Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.6%, Perma Death 13.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Procedural Generation 10%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer roguelike with a focus on exploration and challenging, procedural environments.

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on traps and physics, it is a premier platformer roguelike that demands high skill and precision.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike platformer where you pilot a mech suit, offering similar upgrade-heavy gameplay to 30XX.

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Side Scroller 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Action 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that leans heavily into the classic run-and-gun aesthetic.

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 10.8%, Robots 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A run-and-gun roguelite that emphasizes side-scrolling action and cooperative play.

Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Roguelike 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer roguelike that uses pogo-stick mechanics to create a distinct movement-based challenge.

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: Side Scroller 27.9%, Platformer 18.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game with fluid movement and satisfying combat mechanics.

A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike platformer that supports online co-op for chaotic group play.

Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike platformer that features 2.5D visuals and intense hack-and-slash combat.

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: Perma Death 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10.3%

Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Roguelite 22.6%, Procedural Generation 12%, Platformer 11.3%, Local Co-Op 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult action-roguelike platformer that emphasizes physics and reactive gameplay.

Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Perma Death 8.9%, Co-op 8.6%, Roguelite 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused action-roguelike with RPG elements and diverse planetary exploration.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelike 17.7%, Perma Death 13.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Local Co-Op 6.8%

Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Roguelike 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated platformer that blends RPG elements with action-roguelike progression.

Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.

Why similar: Perma Death 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Roguelite 10%

HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.5%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Local Co-Op 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that focuses on shooting and survival in hostile environments.

Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 6.2%

From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Roguelike 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer roguelike that features a unique combat system and deep exploration mechanics.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 18%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Roguelike 8.1%

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 32.3%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelite 25.6%, Co-op 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%

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 22.2%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

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: Side Scroller 14.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Roguelite 10.7%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D 8.9%

Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.

Why similar: Perma Death 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Co-op 8.3%

An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Robots 13%, Roguelike 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Roguelite 11%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 6.7%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Platformer 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action 7.1%

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.7%, Perma Death 15.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 9.5%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelite 21.3%, Roguelike 17.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.6%

Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelite 27.9%, Co-op 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Procedural Generation 8.1%

Ants Took My Eyeball is a 2D action platformer roguelite. Descend into an ever-changing ant hill, fight your way through hordes of insects with a variety of weapons, face formidable bosses and ultimately find your stolen eyeball.

Why similar: Perma Death 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10%, Procedural Generation 9.8%

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Roguelike 17.8%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9.6%

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 21.6%, Roguelike 14.9%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.4%

Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Platformer 17.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Sci-fi 9%

Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

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 26.8%, Roguelite 20.3%, Perma Death 17.1%, Co-op 12.6%, Roguelike 9.3%

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: Side Scroller 16.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11.7%

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.4%

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Co-op 26%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, Female Protagonist 19%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 7.8%

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 23.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Co-op 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Local Co-Op 17%, Platformer 12.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.5%