- #1 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 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 40.9%, Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelite 9%, Difficult 5.8%, Dungeon Crawler 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive top-down action-roguelike that shares the same focus on item-heavy progression and dungeon exploration.
- #2 UnderMine
96% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46%, Roguelite 24.3%, RPG 7.6%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%, Roguelike 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of dungeon crawling and town-building mechanics where you upgrade your hub to survive longer runs.
- #3 Dungreed
96% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 34.9%, Roguelite 22%, Roguelike 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 5%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly balances RPG elements with roguelite dungeon crawling and town development.
- #4 Wizard of Legend
95% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37%, Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the wizard-themed combat and fast-paced action that fans of A Wizard's Lizard will appreciate.
- #5 Enter the Gungeon
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.6%, Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%, Difficult 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished, fast-paced dungeon crawling experience with a massive variety of weapons and secrets to uncover.
- #6 Heroes of Hammerwatch
94% 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: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Roguelite 30.7%, RPG 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%, Roguelike 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes persistent town upgrades and character progression while exploring dangerous, procedurally generated dungeons.
- #7 Rogue Legacy
92% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguelike 41.5%, Action Roguelike 31.7%, Roguelite 9%, RPG 6.4%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This classic roguelite features a strong town-building component and satisfying combat loops that reward persistence.
- #8 TinyKeep
93% matchMixed65% of 417 reviews2014
Dev: PhigamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
TinyKeep, a top-down procedurally generated dungeon escape game with permadeath - you die and it's game over. Master the frantic physics-based combat, lure enemies into traps or make them fight each other for dominance. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.3%, RPG 18.1%, Action 9%, Perma Death 8.6%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This dungeon crawler shares a similar aesthetic and focus on navigating trap-filled, procedurally generated rooms.
- #9 Our Darker Purpose
91% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2014
Dev: Avidly Wild Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG!When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, RPG 9.2%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that mirrors the dark, challenging atmosphere and item-based progression of the seed game.
- #10 Delver
91% matchVery Positive88% of 2,836 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 16.6%, RPG 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and survival in a dangerous, ever-changing environment.
- #11 Caveblazers
90% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 31.4%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 19.6%, Perma Death 11%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike offers chaotic, fast-paced combat and a wide variety of items to customize your character's build.
- #12 Nuclear Throne
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Difficult 5.5%, Perma Death 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a frantic, top-down action experience that focuses on twitch-reflex combat and character mutation.
- #13 Full Mojo Rampage
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: Over the Top GamesPub: Over The Top Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Full Mojo Rampage is a rogue-like game that takes place within the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites and powers can provide a safeguard against evil. Dying is not the end, only the beginning to becoming a stronger voodoo soul!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelite 21.7%, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 9.9%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A voodoo-themed, top-down roguelike that features deep character customization and challenging dungeon encounters.
- #14 Dungeon Souls
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 16%, RPG 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic dungeon-crawler feel with a heavy emphasis on loot and character-class-based progression.
- #15 bit Dungeon II
87% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Roguelike 17.2%, RPG 16.4%, Roguelite 7.5%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a minimalist, top-down approach to the dungeon crawler genre with a focus on fast combat and loot.
- #16 Moonlighter
86% matchVery Positive82% of 21,581 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 21.7%, Roguelike 20%, RPG 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines dungeon crawling with shop management, offering a unique perspective on the 'rescue and rebuild' gameplay loop.
- #17 Hack, Slash, Loot
86% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Roguelike 63.3%, RPG 15.3%, Perma Death 8.7%, Indie 6.3%, Difficult 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, classic dungeon crawler that focuses on the core loop of fighting monsters and collecting gear.
- #18 Diehard Dungeon
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelite 12.3%, RPG 11.5%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on traps, loot, and challenging boss fights.
- #19 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 570 reviews2016
Dev: Red Winter SoftwarePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dungelot: Shattered Lands takes you on an epic roguelike dungeon-crawler adventure to defeat zombie cows, splat giant evil mushrooms, and generally get back home in one piece. Deceptively simple, ever so addictive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelike 18.4%, RPG 18.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, grid-based approach to dungeon crawling that maintains the roguelike spirit of exploration.
- #20 Mana Spark
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 19.6%, Roguelike 18.4%, RPG 8.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on challenging, top-down combat where positioning and item management are key to survival.
- #21 Skelly Selest
83% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Roguelite 21.1%, Roguelike 17.3%, Perma Death 7%, Procedural Generation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled action-roguelike features fast-paced combat and a distinct visual style reminiscent of early 2D dungeon crawlers.
- #22 Dungeons of Edera
82% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.4%, Action Roguelike 20%, RPG 15.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a blend of action-RPG combat and dungeon crawling with a focus on character customization.
- #23 Striving for Light
79% 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: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 10.7%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on deep skill trees and fast-paced, procedural dungeon combat.
- #24 Catacomb Kids
81% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 42.6%, Roguelite 26%, RPG 11%, Procedural Generation 6%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D platforming roguelike that emphasizes environmental interaction and character survival.
- #25 Perseus: Titan Slayer
80% matchMixed64% of 366 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 18.2%, RPG 10%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite features intense combat and a focus on character builds through randomized loot.
- #26 Bard's Gold
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.6%, Roguelite 20%, Roguelike 10.4%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelite that emphasizes exploration and collecting treasure in a challenging, retro-inspired world.
- #27 Arboria
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 767 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 22.5%, Roguelike 20%, RPG 8.6%, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes roguelite progression and challenging, third-person combat.
- #28 Legend of Dungeon
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,637 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Roguelike 23.6%, RPG 9.9%, Roguelite 8.3%, Perma Death 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a massive, multi-floor dungeon experience with a retro aesthetic and simple, addictive combat.
- #29 NETHER DUNGEONS
76% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelite 22.3%, Roguelike 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #30 Rogue Wizards
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 249 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelite 28.6%, RPG 15.9%, Procedural Generation 10%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines traditional turn-based roguelike elements with modern RPG progression and town management.
- #31 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.9%, Roguelike 25.8%, RPG 12.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%
- #32 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
75% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 18.7%, RPG 8.3%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #33 bit Dungeon
76% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.3%, RPG 17.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.6%
- #34 Healed To Death
73% matchVery Positive82% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Branno
Windows · Linux
Healed To Death is a single-player Rogue-Lite where you play as the Healer. The gameplay is inspired by healing in MMORPGs. Manage a party, Heal your allies, Explore dungeons and Destroy undead monsters with Healing & Support Spells.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 23.7%, Roguelike 18%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, RPG 8.6%
- #35 The Dungeoning
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, RPG 15%, Action 6.6%
- #36 Dungeon Journey
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 280 reviews2016
Dev: Carbomb SoftwarePub: Nova Dimension
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Fight your way through thousands floors of dungeons. Get precious treasures and slay undead creatures of hell to make your character stronger.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 21.3%, Indie 20.2%, Adventure 5.6%
- #37 Void Wizard
72% matchVery Positive100% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Antique Gear Games
Windows
Dual-wield wands to levitate, manipulate time, conjure explosions, and use other unique abilities in this fast-paced FPS game with roguelike elements! Explore procedurally generated dungeons. Buy powerful upgrades from suspicious looking shopkeepers. Defeat the void wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelike 23.1%, Perma Death 15%, Procedural Generation 10%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%
- #38 Halls of Torment
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelite 25.6%, Roguelike 22.3%, RPG 10.3%, Action 5%
- #39 Archtower
71% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, RPG 10.4%, Perma Death 9.4%
- #40 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
74% 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: Action Roguelike 42.3%, Roguelike 27.4%, RPG 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Action 4.6%
- #41 Quest of Dungeons
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.
Why similar: Roguelike 29.6%, Perma Death 19.8%, RPG 14.6%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%
- #42 Rift Wizard
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Roguelike 39.9%, Perma Death 23.6%, Procedural Generation 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, RPG 5.2%
- #43 Crypt of the Serpent King
72% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.7%, RPG 17.7%, Action 7.5%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Indie 7.3%
- #44 Runers
73% matchVery Positive80% of 285 reviews2014
Dev: LGK GamesPub: Mastertronic
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Runers is a top-down rogue-like dungeon shooter where you explore a vast underground labyrinth and face fierce monsters and bosses. As the game advances further into the dungeon, you will gather Runes, which will be used to combine into 285 unique spells.
Why similar: Roguelite 37.4%, RPG 31.7%, Roguelike 19.6%, Indie 11.3%
- #45 Soul Scathe
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Bluelight Construct
Windows
Soul Scathe is a procedurally generated VR Dungeon Crawler RPG. Utilize many spells, weapons, and even the environment to fight against deadly foes as you explore the secrets of the Mistchamber Dungeons to reclaim lost fragments of your soul.
Why similar: Roguelike 27.4%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, RPG 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #46 Shadow of the Depth
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Perma Death 9.5%, RPG 8.7%
- #47 In Celebration of Violence
70% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 17%, Perma Death 8.9%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
- #48 Cryptical Path
68% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Perma Death 7.3%
- #49 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
66% 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: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 18.4%, RPG 11.4%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #50 Dunjungle
66% 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: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Perma Death 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #51 It Lurks Below
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,274 reviews2019
Dev: Graybeard GamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Action 18.6%, Indie 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, 2D 5.3%
- #52 Into the Necrovale
67% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, RPG 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%
- #53 Slimekeep
66% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: BenBonk
Windows · Mac
In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Perma Death 12.7%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #54 WazHack
68% matchVery Positive90% of 724 reviews2014
Dev: WazPub: Waz Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Time moves forward only when you do in the dungeons of WazHack. Think your way out of problems instead of just spamming 'attack' and 'drink healing potion'.
Why similar: Roguelike 33.7%, RPG 19.2%, Perma Death 14.3%, Roguelite 11.6%, Indie 7.3%
- #55 Rogues Like Us
69% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.6%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 17.1%, Action 7%, Indie 4.8%
- #56 Enlightenment
70% matchMixed63% of 457 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 9.4%, Action 7.5%, RPG 6.7%
- #57 Devious Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Roguelike 21.8%, RPG 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%