- #1 9th Dawn III
97% matchVery Positive87% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive open world RPG/dungeon crawler packed full of content – featuring more than 270 monsters to fight and capture, a fun card game with 180 cards to collect, and over 1,400 unique items to hoard!
Why similar: Collectathon 18.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Open World 10.2%, Character Customization 8.2%
- #2 9th Dawn II
96% matchVery Positive82% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, RPG 21.4%, Action RPG 19.6%, Open World 15.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #3 Hammerwatch II
96% matchMixed62% of 2,198 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Character Customization 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #4 FATE: Reawakened
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 715 reviews2025
Dev: gamigo US Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task? Your FATE awaits!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #5 Dungeons of Sundaria
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.9%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action RPG 16.1%, Character Customization 11.1%, RPG 9.3%
- #6 Wyvia
94% matchVery Positive96% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, Character Customization 8.2%
- #7 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
93% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 17.7%, Top-Down 8.9%, RPG 8.8%
- #8 Chronicon
92% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action RPG 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, RPG 8.3%
- #9 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Open World 19%, RPG 16.2%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Character Customization 11.9%
- #10 Dungeon Mage
91% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #11 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
90% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Character Customization 10%
- #12 Wyvia: Prologue
89% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, 2.5D 13.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Open World 9%
- #13 Grim Dawn
89% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 55.8%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.2%, RPG 4.5%
- #14 Dwarven Realms
88% matchVery Positive83% of 3,468 reviews2024
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #15 Book of Demons
87% matchVery Positive91% of 9,468 reviews2018
Dev: Thing Trunk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #16 Secrets of Grindea
86% matchVery Positive89% of 8,501 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Ferrets
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action RPG 18.7%, Character Customization 13.1%, Top-Down 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #17 Realms of Magic
86% matchVery Positive81% of 986 reviews2022
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a journey through the Old Kingdom in Realms of Magic - a sandbox RPG where you customize your character, choose your path, and immerse yourself in the fantasy world as a knight, wizard, miner, lumberjack, farmer, and more. After all, this is YOUR adventure.
Why similar: Open World 34.2%, RPG 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 8.3%, Character Customization 6.3%
- #18 Necesse
83% matchVery Positive93% of 26,780 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Games ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Why similar: Open World 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 22%, RPG 16.4%, Exploration 14.7%, Action 7.2%
- #19 Powerlust
85% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Open World 12.8%
- #20 The Rangers In The South
84% matchVery Positive83% of 798 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: 2.5D 21.9%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Open World 12.1%, Character Customization 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #21 Pale Coins
84% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Open World 12.4%, Character Customization 8.9%
- #22 Hammerwatch
82% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.2%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, RPG 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #23 Striving for Light
81% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Perma Death 18.9%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #24 Tallowmere
82% matchVery Positive90% of 851 reviews2015
Dev: Chris McFarland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Raise your shield. Indulge Lady Tallowmere and her lovingly violent dungeons. New rooms are created every time you play. How deep can you delve?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, Perma Death 20%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #25 Sacred 2 Remaster
80% matchMixed53% of 1,378 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Step into the world of Ancaria as one of seven heroes. Explore a massive open world and master combat arts and spells for epic loot. This remaster brings a fan-favorite back to life — with hi-res textures, better combat and bugfixes, for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Action RPG 23.3%, RPG 14.8%, Open World 14.6%, Top-Down 11.5%
- #26 Songbringer
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action RPG 18.8%, Open World 16%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #27 Heroes of Hammerwatch
79% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Dungeon Crawler 37.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action RPG 6.5%
- #28 Dragonkin: The Banished
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,975 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Action RPG 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #29 Wigmund
79% matchVery Positive81% of 735 reviews2022
Dev: The Scholastics
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Defeat the evil Antiochus as you fight his malefic servants in this open-world fantasy action RPG with a unique, real-time combat game-play. Crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions and many other things are at hand.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Action RPG 16%, Open World 13.8%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #30 Wayfinder
77% matchMixed59% of 26,024 reviews2024
Dev: Airship Syndicate
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Action RPG 23.2%, Open World 12.4%, Exploration 9.9%, RPG 8.7%
- #31 Wizard with a Gun
76% matchVery Positive80% of 3,818 reviews2023
Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, 2.5D 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11%
- #32 Dread Delusion
75% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Open World 20%, RPG 12%, Character Customization 10.9%, Exploration 10.9%
- #33 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
78% matchMixed69% of 714 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Action RPG 15.1%, Character Customization 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #34 Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Beldarak Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Explore the island of Namok and its dungeon, both of them full of adventures, dangers and big bosses. Craft new armors, weapons, potions, etc... Meet the crazy townfolks and discover the secrets that lie beneath Namok.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action RPG 19.1%, Open World 16.1%, RPG 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #35 Cat Quest II
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,012 reviews2019
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action RPG 19.5%, Open World 14.5%, Character Customization 13.4%, Exploration 10.1%
- #36 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Open World 10.3%
- #37 Erenshor
72% matchVery Positive94% of 1,902 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Open World 12.7%, RPG 12.5%, Character Customization 12.2%
- #38 Serin Fate
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 567 reviews2021
Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.8%, Open World 16.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #39 Torchlight III
76% matchMixed47% of 11,409 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.1%, Action RPG 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, RPG 16.7%, Action 5.6%
- #40 Ghostlore
73% matchVery Positive81% of 724 reviews2023
Dev: Andrew TeoPub: AT-AT Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, Character Customization 12.8%, RPG 8.1%
- #41 Planet Centauri
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,359 reviews2024
Dev: Permadeath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Dive into an epic adventure alone or with friends! Explore hidden dungeons, capture and tame fearsome monsters, build and defend your village. Craft powerful weapons, master magical spells, and transform an planet into the cradle of a new civilization!
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.3%, Open World 21%, Exploration 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, RPG 10.2%
- #42 Dungeons of Eternity
71% matchVery Positive91% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Othergate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Endless fantasy action and adventure await you and your friends in Dungeons of Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. Become the most powerful adventurer in this blockbuster VR experience!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #43 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
73% matchMixed69% of 630 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Action RPG 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Character Customization 8%
- #44 Philna Fantasy
71% matchMixed58% of 538 reviews2026
Dev: Sailike GamePub: Anotherindie
Windows
Philna Fantasy is a classic pixel action RPG where you explore diverse regions, battle through dungeons, solve puzzles, craft gear, and collect adorable pets. Choose your class, discover powerful loot, and fight back against the invading shadow.
Why similar: Action RPG 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #45 Wildkeepers Rising
70% matchVery Positive81% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Lioncode Games
Windows
Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.6%, 2.5D 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
- #46 Phobos
73% matchMixed64% of 197 reviews2020
Dev: Myth Entertainment
Windows
Discover an expansive online multiplayer world of battle, stories, and intrigue. Wield great weapons or conjure terrifying magics. Explore the world, solve quests, and slay great beasts and players alike.
Why similar: 2.5D 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #47 Swords & Crystals Online
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Job TimmermansPub: Luminous Forest Games
Windows · Linux
A huge open-world old-school 2D top-down MMORPG packed with monsters, quests, puzzles, and challenging bosses. Explore vast lands, train skills, level up, team up, flaunt rare gear, climb leaderboards, and dive into a satisfying long-form grind. Now in Beta Phase 1 with major updates on the way
Why similar: Collectathon 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, 2.5D 16.4%, Open World 10.3%, Character Customization 9.8%
- #48 Sea Fantasy
68% matchVery Positive87% of 572 reviews2025
Dev: METASLA
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Save the world by fishing! This is a brand new action RPG game where you stand on an adventure to fish the Sea'Az, the marine life of this world, in a vast pixel world. This is not a peaceful fishing game. The destruction of the world is imminent....
Why similar: Collectathon 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Open World 14.2%, Character Customization 9.3%
- #49 The Slormancer
67% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action RPG 17.6%, Top-Down 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #50 Border Town
68% matchVery Positive81% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.
Why similar: Open World 28.4%, Creature Collector 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Top-Down 15.2%, RPG 14%
- #51 Dungeons & Darkness
71% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, RPG 16.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #52 Exiled Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Open World 23.7%, RPG 23.5%, Action RPG 9.3%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #53 Gedonia
67% matchVery Positive87% of 3,849 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.
Why similar: Open World 35%, Character Customization 21.8%, RPG 18.7%, Fantasy 13%, Exploration 11.5%
- #54 Knight Crawlers
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Character Customization 10.4%
- #55 Nevergrind Online
66% matchVery Positive87% of 1,293 reviews2024
Dev: Neverworks Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Nevergrind Online is the ultimate dungeon-crawl multiplayer blobber RPG focused on treasure hunting and slaying monsters! Create your hero and start climbing the ladder in normal mode—or, for those seeking the ultimate challenge, hardcore mode! No microtransactions ever!
Why similar: Action RPG 41.1%, RPG 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Fantasy 15.7%
- #56 Core Keeper
64% matchVery Positive93% of 63,205 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Open World 43.5%, Exploration 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Action 10.1%
- #57 Scarlett's Dungeon
70% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Top-Down 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Fantasy 8%
- #58 Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition
68% matchVery Positive82% of 10,196 reviews2014
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.7%, Hack and Slash 30.4%, Top-Down 9.8%, RPG 9.7%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #59 Minecraft Dungeons
65% matchVery Positive91% of 16,162 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 15%, Top-Down 8.3%, RPG 7.6%
- #60 Hyper Light Breaker
66% matchMixed56% of 3,924 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.7%, Open World 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Hack and Slash 11.5%