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Games Like Abalyte

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Action, Pixel Graphics, 2D.

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Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 201 reviews
Released: 2018-10-15
Developer: Purple Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Abalyte is a challenging 2D roguevania that prioritizes player skill and mechanical mastery over forgiving progression systems. These recommendations focus on titles that offer similar high-stakes platforming, punishing difficulty, and procedural exploration, ensuring you find games that demand the same level of inventiveness and precision.

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    97% matchVery Positive87% of 628 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 46.9%, Roguelite 11.8%, RPG 8.8%, Platformer 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features punishing, physics-based platforming and procedural levels that punish mistakes without mercy.

  2. #2 Vagante
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 5,003 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.7 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: Action Roguelike 38.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, RPG 7.3%, Difficult 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A brutal, dark-fantasy roguevania that demands high skill and careful exploration similar to Abalyte.

  3. #3 Spirits Abyss
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2020
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 35.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 9.6%, Roguelite 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, challenging roguelike platformer that emphasizes player movement and environmental awareness.

  4. #4 Caveblazers
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 4,500 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 37.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Roguelite 9.8%, Difficult 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, high-lethality action that forces players to master combat mechanics to survive the dungeon.

  5. #5 Xenon Valkyrie
    95% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.

    Why similar: Roguevania 66.6%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 6.6%, Roguelike 3.5%, RPG 2.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art roguevania that balances platforming challenges with difficult, skill-based combat encounters.

  6. #6 TowerClimb
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 408 reviews2015
    Dev: Davioware and Quazi
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Roguelite 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An incredibly difficult, procedurally generated platformer that captures the 'spike-pit' lethality of the seed game.

  7. #7 Rising Hell
    92% 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: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Roguelite 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A vertical action-roguelike that focuses on intense, fast-paced combat and platforming precision.

  8. #8 Ruin of the Reckless
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2017
    Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
    Windows

    Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.6%, RPG 15.2%, Action 13.1%, Roguelite 8.9%, Adventure 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, skill-focused action game that rewards players for mastering movement and combat timing.

  9. #9 Skul: The Hero Slayer
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 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 39.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 8.6%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy roguevania with tight controls and a focus on character-swapping combat mechanics.

  10. #10 Dead Cells
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Action Roguelike 35.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Roguelite 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Roguelike 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive roguevania experience that emphasizes fluid movement and high-speed, skill-based combat.

  11. #11 A Robot Named Fight!
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 888 reviews2017
    Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 44.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure roguevania experience that blends metroidvania exploration with permadeath roguelike mechanics.

  12. #12 Noita
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Difficult 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Roguelike 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly punishing, physics-based roguelike where every decision matters and death is always around the corner.

  13. #13 Downwell
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    Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 6.4%

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  14. #14 Devious Dungeon
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 10.2%, RPG 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling platformer that blends rogue elements with classic action-RPG progression.

  15. #15 NETHER DUNGEONS
    87% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2024
    Dev: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 7.6%

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    86% matchVery Positive90% of 9,783 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, RPG 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite that balances action-heavy combat with strategic exploration.

  17. #17 Tiny Rogues
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Difficult 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty action roguelike that offers deep combat mechanics and challenging boss fights.

  18. #18 Pixel Descent
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 140 reviews2024
    Dev: Moonskull Games
    Windows

    Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, RPG 9.6%, Roguelike 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that combines bullet-hell elements with platforming to create a high-skill experience.

  19. #19 Riptale
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
    Dev: Super God
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.4%, Action 11.7%, Roguelite 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that focuses on combat mastery and fluid movement through dangerous levels.

  20. #20 Fury Unleashed
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 2,857 reviews2020
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Difficult 22.1%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 15.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that rewards players for maintaining high-skill combos during platforming combat.

  21. #21 Aura of Worlds
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2024
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · 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: Action Roguelike 29%, Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 10.1%

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    83% matchVery Positive82% of 5,138 reviews2017
    Dev: Thunder Lotus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 6.4%, Roguelike 4.7%

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  23. #23 Salt and Sanctuary
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Difficult 30.7%, RPG 20.2%, Platformer 19.8%, Action 11.9%, 2D 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A brutal 2D action-RPG that captures the punishing atmosphere and exploration focus of difficult platformers.

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    79% matchVery Positive90% of 381 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 8.8%

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  25. #25 Valfaris
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,721 reviews2019
    Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    79% matchVery Positive95% of 6,512 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 43%, Difficult 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, skill-based action roguelike that features tight controls and intense combat.

  27. #27 Environmental Station Alpha
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,627 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.6%, Platformer 23.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 10.1%

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    80% matchVery Positive91% of 2,107 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Roguevania 84%, Platformer 4.4%, Action 4%, Adventure 2.3%, Indie 2.2%

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  29. #29 Nuclear Throne
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Roguelike 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Roguelite 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-difficulty action roguelike that rewards quick reflexes and precise aiming.

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    77% matchVery Positive90% of 762 reviews2024
    Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Roguelike 8.5%, Action 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

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    77% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
    Dev: Bounce Back Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Roguelike 9.7%

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    76% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
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    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,155 reviews2024
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    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 72.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, RPG 11.4%, Roguelike 9.6%, Action 7.7%

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    76% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    78% matchMixed65% of 97 reviews2015
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    73% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2023
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    Windows

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  37. #37 Cavity Busters
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 690 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2022
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    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 212 reviews2017
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    72% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,614 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    71% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: Cosmocat
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    71% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
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    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: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Difficult 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Roguelike 8.4%

  48. #48 Skelly Selest
    69% 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 40%, Roguelite 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Difficult 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  49. #49 Keeper's Toll
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 769 reviews2024
    Dev: Stingbot Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 42%, Roguelite 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, RPG 8.7%

  50. #50 Witchinour
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: mahojigoku
    Windows

    Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.6%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 6.2%

  51. #51 Abort, Retry, Fail
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2022
    Dev: Manpukuken Ramen
    Windows

    Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.6%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 6.8%, Adventure 3.9%

  52. #52 Against Great Darkness
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 210 reviews2024
    Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
    Windows

    Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.3%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 12.3%, Action 11%, 2D 6.3%

  53. #53 Diehard Dungeon
    69% 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 42.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, RPG 10.3%, Action 8.2%, Roguelite 6.3%

  54. #54 Deep Dungeons of Doom
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 761 reviews2014
    Dev: Bossa Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.

    Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Roguelite 7.5%

  55. #55 Dungeons of Edera
    67% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
    Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 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: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, RPG 14.2%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 10.1%

  56. #56 Enrobssyba
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: Alexco Games
    Windows

    Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.3%

  57. #57 Lost Potato
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 234 reviews2020
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Lost Potato is a minimalistic top-down roguelite where you can't damage enemies directly. Push them into spikes, reflect bullets and help a young potato find its way out of a jungle filled with man-eating tribes!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Action 17.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Indie 8.6%

  58. #58 Dungreed
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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 38.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Roguelite 10%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Roguelike 8.3%

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