- #1 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
97% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 21.6%, Action 9.9%, Side Scroller 5%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep, combo-heavy combat mechanics that reward technical skill in a challenging metroidvania setting.
- #2 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
96% matchVery Positive82% of 5,138 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines procedural exploration with intense, large-scale combat against eldritch horrors in a side-scrolling format.
- #3 Dead Cells
96% 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 24.8%, Metroidvania 17.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Hack and Slash 8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the gold standard for fluid, high-speed combat within a procedurally generated 2D platforming environment.
- #4 Skul: The Hero Slayer
95% 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 34%, Action 10.1%, Roguelike 10%, Metroidvania 9.2%, Platformer 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a core mechanic of swapping heads to gain new abilities, which mirrors the possession system in Abyss Odyssey.
- #5 ScourgeBringer
94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Action 14.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Metroidvania 9.7%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, aggressive combat and aerial movement that feels very similar to the intensity of Abyss Odyssey.
- #6 Vagante
94% 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 34.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Roguelike 10%, Roguelite 8.5%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, dark procedural platformer that captures the same sense of danger and discovery found in the Abyss.
- #7 30XX
93% matchVery Positive91% of 2,768 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Roguelike 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly refined procedural platformer that emphasizes movement and combat variety.
- #8 20XX
92% matchVery Positive91% of 4,534 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 30.3%, Platformer 20.5%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Action 6.4%, Local Co-Op 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast, roguelite take on the classic action-platformer formula with high replayability.
- #9 Rampage Knights
91% matchVery Positive93% of 3,602 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Co-op 14.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, Local Co-Op 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative action-roguelike that focuses on brawler-style combat and chaotic dungeon crawling.
- #10 Guacamelee! 2
91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,315 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Beat 'em up 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Co-op 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates traditional fighting game inputs and combo systems into a platforming adventure.
- #11 Trinity Fusion
90% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 23.5%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Beat 'em up 9.1%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A multi-dimensional metroidvania that features diverse combat styles and roguelite progression.
- #12 Spirits Abyss
89% 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 24.3%, Platformer 16.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Local Co-Op 10%, Side Scroller 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural platformer that captures the mysterious and dangerous vibe of exploring an endless abyss.
- #13 Astral Ascent
88% matchVery Positive95% of 8,306 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Co-op 11.1%, Roguelike 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, combo-driven combat with a variety of spells and abilities to master.
- #14 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
89% matchVery Positive87% of 7,022 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 32.5%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a complex combo system based on fighting game inputs within a polished metroidvania world.
- #15 Salt and Sanctuary
87% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Platformer 17.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, atmospheric experience that blends challenging combat with intricate platforming and exploration.
- #16 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
86% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 26.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Co-op 13.3%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Roguelike 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique procedural platformer that emphasizes verticality and cooperative play.
- #17 Chasm
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,681 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends procedural generation with traditional metroidvania exploration and satisfying combat.
- #18 Tunche
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 776 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Beat 'em up 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-roguelike that focuses on brawler mechanics and character-specific combat styles.
- #19 A Robot Named Fight!
84% 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 28.7%, Metroidvania 22.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 7.5%, Roguelike 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and combat against varied enemy types.
- #20 Dust: An Elysian Tail
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Platformer 23.2%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Action 10.3%, Side Scroller 6%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its exceptionally fluid combat system and beautiful hand-drawn art style.
- #21 Sparklite
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 658 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 35.1%, Action 7.7%, Co-op 7.6%, Roguelite 7.2%, Local Co-Op 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful roguelite that features satisfying action-adventure gameplay and procedural world-building.
- #22 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81% matchVery Positive93% of 41,070 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep character customization and combat mechanics within a sprawling, atmospheric world.
- #23 Ancient Abyss
82% matchMixed67% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows
Ancient Abyss is a 2D Zelda-like action game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you reach further into the maze.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action 9.4%, Roguelite 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes dungeon exploration and challenging combat encounters.
- #24 Machina Blade
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Guilda Entertainment
Windows
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 26.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Beat 'em up 12%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Hack and Slash 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical action-roguelike that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and team-based mechanics.
- #25 Katana ZERO
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Action 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-stakes, one-hit-kill combat that requires precision and mastery of movement.
- #26 Foregone
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that emphasizes fluid movement and responsive combat.
- #27 Rogue Legacy 2
78% matchVery Positive91% of 14,951 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Platformer 20.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action 8.2%, Roguelike 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive procedural platformer that rewards skill and adaptation through its unique lineage system.
- #28 Absolum
75% matchVery Positive92% of 9,812 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.5%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Co-op 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%
- #29 Ascendant
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 218 reviews2014
Dev: Hapa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Platformer 20.7%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, Action 8.2%, Local Co-Op 8%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal action-roguelike that features heavy combat and a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #30 Son of a Witch
78% matchVery Positive86% of 434 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Beat 'em up 15%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Roguelike 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative dungeon crawler that emphasizes chaotic combat and diverse character classes.
- #31 COLLAPSED
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2019
Dev: Glaive Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 48%, Platformer 13.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike that focuses on skill-based combat and character progression.
- #32 ReversEstory
76% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Metroidvania 16.4%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #33 ABYSS CRAWLERS plus
77% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: YANEURAGAMES
Windows
A little girl Lily explores around the dungeon with beating monsters. Let's beat the monsters with robot, sword, gun and trained body. roguelike action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.6%, Action 17.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Indie 8.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #34 Astebros
74% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Neofid StudiosPub: PixelHeart
Windows
Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 7%
- #35 Cally's Caves 3
76% matchVery Positive81% of 553 reviews2016
Dev: VDO Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.
Why similar: Platformer 20%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Action 12%, Side Scroller 11.7%
- #36 A Valley Without Wind
77% matchMixed60% of 519 reviews2012
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You choose how to play, and the world of Environ adapts around you.
Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Action 12.6%, Metroidvania 10.3%, Co-op 8%
- #37 Rogues Like Us
75% 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 51.2%, Action 12%, Roguelike 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Roguelite 6.6%
- #38 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #39 Dungreed
73% 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 43.3%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action 9.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #40 EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
74% matchMixed68% of 585 reviews2022
Dev: TrinityBJ
Windows
"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #41 bit Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive89% of 192 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 56.7%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 7.5%, RPG 6.4%
- #42 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 586 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Platformer 15.7%, Roguelike 10%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #43 Hammerwatch
72% matchVery Positive89% of 6,496 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: Co-op 25.1%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Action 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Indie 8.4%
- #44 Heroes of Hammerwatch
71% matchVery Positive87% of 9,461 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 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 44.6%, Co-op 19.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action 4.4%, RPG 3.9%
- #45 Deep Dark Dungeon
73% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action 9.7%, Co-op 9.5%
- #46 Debugging Hero
67% matchVery Positive89% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.1%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Action 9%, Roguelite 7%
- #47 Moonlight Traveler
69% matchMixed55% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Metroidvania 19.6%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Roguelike 10%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #48 Possessor(s)
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 588 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Platformer 21.6%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #49 Caveblazers
69% 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 31.3%, Platformer 17.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Co-op 9%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
- #50 Coffee Crisis
71% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Action 19.4%, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Co-op 10.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #51 Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found
70% matchMixed66% of 323 reviews2016
Dev: Hikergames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Toy Odyssey is fundamentally an action-adventure platformer. The player spends the night exploring a randomly-generated house, defeating bosses in each of the unique rooms, and then going up against the final boss.
Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, Action 31.1%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 15.8%
- #52 Code of Princess
71% matchMixed56% of 330 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Co-op 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Fighting 8.9%
- #53 9 Years of Shadows
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,183 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 19%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #54 Rogue Stormers
70% matchMixed69% of 988 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #55 Legend of Dungeon
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,638 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 40.6%, Roguelike 16.6%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Action 5.9%, Indie 5.3%
- #56 Catacomb Kids
68% 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 46.7%, Platformer 15%, Action 8.9%, Roguelite 8.6%, Indie 5.6%
- #57 Bleed 2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 898 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, Action 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Local Co-Op 11%
- #58 Nightmare: The Lunatic
65% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Platformer 14%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #59 Ruin of the Reckless
68% 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 48%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 9.4%, RPG 6.7%
- #60 Bravery and Greed
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,030 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Beat 'em up 20.5%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Roguelike 9.8%, Action 6.7%