- #1 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
97% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 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: Roguevania 51.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13%, Metroidvania 10.2%, Platformer 7.3%, Side Scroller 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features hand-drawn art and intense, chaotic combat against hordes of enemies in a sprawling, procedural world.
- #2 Vagante
96% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 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: Roguevania 36.7% ★, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Platformer 6.8%, Roguelike 6.5%, Roguelite 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, class-based roguelite platformer that emphasizes deep combat mechanics and exploration in dark, procedural dungeons.
- #3 20XX
96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 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 31.3%, Platformer 20.7%, Side Scroller 9%, Action 6.5%, Local Co-Op 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action platformer with roguelite elements that focuses on tight controls and procedural level generation.
- #4 Dead Cells
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 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: Roguevania 41.4% ★, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Metroidvania 10.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Roguelike 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for roguevania action, offering fluid, high-speed combat and procedural exploration that mirrors the intensity of Abyss Odyssey.
- #5 ScourgeBringer
94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 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: Roguevania 32.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Action 10%, Platformer 7.1%, Metroidvania 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, combo-driven action-roguelite that rewards players for mastering aerial movement and aggressive playstyles.
- #6 Rampage Knights
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 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 27.5%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Co-op 14.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Local Co-Op 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat-em-up roguelite that captures the chaotic, arcade-style combat and procedural dungeon-crawling feel of Abyss Odyssey.
- #7 30XX
92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Roguelike 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8%
Why You'll Like It: The refined successor to 20XX, offering even more procedural variety and tight, responsive platforming action.
- #8 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
93% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 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 44.3%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 9.9%, Side Scroller 5%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a sophisticated combat system with deep character customization and exploration in a beautifully realized 2D world.
- #9 Spirits Abyss
91% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 25.6%, Platformer 16.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural platformer that captures the dark, atmospheric, and difficult nature of exploring deep, dangerous caverns.
- #10 Guacamelee! 2
91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,294 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 18.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Beat 'em up 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Co-op 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, combo-heavy fighting system within a platforming framework that feels remarkably similar to the combat depth of the seed game.
- #11 Full Metal Furies
90% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Co-op 21.8%, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A team-based action-RPG that emphasizes cooperative play and tactical combat, perfect for those who enjoyed the co-op aspects of the seed game.
- #12 Trinity Fusion
89% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 23.7%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Beat 'em up 9.1%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A multiverse-themed roguevania that features fluid, multi-character combat and challenging procedural environments.
- #13 Salt and Sanctuary
89% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 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 33.8%, Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that provides deep weapon variety and challenging combat, appealing to those who enjoy the darker, more tactical side of action games.
- #14 Chasm
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 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 37.7%, Platformer 17.6%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural metroidvania that blends classic action-platforming with RPG progression in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.
- #15 A Robot Named Fight!
86% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Roguevania 48.7% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Metroidvania 12.1%, Platformer 6.5%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and combat variety in a gritty, sci-fi setting.
- #16 Xenon Valkyrie
87% 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 54.5% ★, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 7.1%, Roguelite 6.5%, Platformer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art roguevania that combines challenging combat with procedural generation and RPG elements.
- #17 Dark Devotion
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Metroidvania 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Side Scroller 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D action game with a focus on challenging combat and exploration, mirroring the gothic tone of the seed game.
- #18 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
84% 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 28.1%, Platformer 17%, Co-op 13.8%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural platformer with RPG elements that focuses on verticality and chaotic, randomized encounters.
- #19 A Valley Without Wind
85% 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: Roguevania 29.4% ★, Platformer 21.6%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Action 9.3%, Metroidvania 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural action-adventure game that offers a unique, sprawling world to explore with various combat styles.
- #20 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
84% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Metroidvania 8.7%, Local Co-Op 6.4%, Side Scroller 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, dark, and procedural action game that rewards players for mastering its unique, punishing combat loop.
- #21 Rogue Legacy 2
81% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 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 28%, Platformer 21.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action 8.5%, Roguelike 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features refined procedural platforming and a diverse character system that rewards experimentation and repeated runs.
- #22 Sparklite
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 36.7%, Co-op 7.8%, Action 7.8%, Roguelite 7.8%, Roguelike 7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that captures the sense of discovery and procedural progression found in the seed game's abyss.
- #23 ReversEstory
82% matchVery Positive89% of 91 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: Roguevania 35.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Beat 'em up 8.2%, Platformer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a focus on vertical movement and intense combat, featuring a female protagonist similar to the seed game.
- #24 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: Co-op 25.1%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Action 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11%, Indie 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon-crawler with strong co-op support and RPG progression that mirrors the team-based exploration of the seed game.
- #25 Ninja Soul
81% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.7% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Platformer 8%, Hack and Slash 5.4%, Female Protagonist 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes hack-and-slash mechanics and agile movement.
- #26 Blasphemous
78% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action 7.8%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, visceral side-scrolling action game with deep lore and challenging combat that rewards precise timing.
- #27 Tunche
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 774 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.9 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 25%, Platformer 11.6%, Beat 'em up 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat-em-up with roguelite progression that focuses on fluid combat and character-specific abilities.
- #28 Dust: An Elysian Tail
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 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 24.3%, Platformer 22.9%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Action 10.2%, Side Scroller 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, combo-heavy combat in a beautiful 2D world, focusing on the same satisfying action feel as the seed game.
- #29 Ancient Abyss
79% 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 30%, Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action 9.2%, Roguelite 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action game with a focus on exploration and combat that feels like a natural extension of the seed game's premise.
- #30 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
76% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
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: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15%, Metroidvania 10.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Roguelike 5.8%
- #31 Absolum
74% matchVery Positive92% of 9,164 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 20.3%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Co-op 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.5%
- #32 Astebros
77% 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: Roguevania 48.4% ★, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Roguelike 7.5%, Action 5.8%
- #33 Moonlight Traveler
77% matchMixed55% of 55 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: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15%, Metroidvania 11%, Beat 'em up 7.5%, Roguelike 5.6%
- #34 ABYSS CRAWLERS plus
78% 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 49.8%, Action 16.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Indie 8.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that shares the thematic focus on exploring deep, dangerous abysses with a female protagonist.
- #35 Machina Blade
76% 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 26.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #36 Nightmare: The Lunatic
73% matchVery Positive89% of 264 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: Roguevania 38.2% ★, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Metroidvania 10.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
- #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 51.3%, Action 11.7%, Roguelike 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #38 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 38.6%, Co-op 12.5%, Hack and Slash 12%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #39 Foregone
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #40 Katanaut
70% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.4% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Metroidvania 10.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Roguelike 6%
- #41 Ascendant
75% 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 27.9%, Platformer 20.3%, Beat 'em up 18.6%, Action 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.9%
- #42 Plague Breaker
72% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Platformer 8.8%, Metroidvania 8.4%, Roguelike 5.6%
- #43 Heroes of Hammerwatch
72% 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 45.6%, Co-op 19.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Action 4.4%, RPG 3.9%
- #44 Astral Ascent
69% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 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 27.5%, Platformer 13%, Co-op 11%, Roguelike 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
- #45 Dungreed
71% 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 43.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action 9%, Platformer 8.7%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #46 Rogue Stormers
73% matchMixed69% of 987 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 28.8%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Platformer 16%, Roguelike 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #47 Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX
71% matchMixed69% of 355 reviews2021
Dev: DejimaPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?
Why similar: Roguevania 44.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Platformer 11.1%, Roguelike 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #48 Rising Hell
70% 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: Roguevania 48.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Platformer 9.2%, Beat 'em up 7.7%, Roguelike 5%
- #49 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Co-op 21.3%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action 9.8%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #50 Metal Unit
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,864 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 30% ★, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action 11%, Side Scroller 7.5%
- #51 Abathor
67% matchVery Positive91% of 358 reviews2024
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Co-op 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Action 9.9%
- #52 Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found
71% matchMixed67% 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%, Action 31%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 16.1%
- #53 Cally's Caves 3
70% matchVery Positive81% of 551 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 19.7%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%
- #54 Bleed 2
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 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 21.3%, Action 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Local Co-Op 11.5%
- #55 WARRIORS: Abyss
65% matchVery Positive86% of 2,098 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.3%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action 15%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #56 Neon Abyss
66% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Platformer 25%, Roguelike 18.5%, Action 7.3%, Roguelite 7%
- #57 Otherworld Legends
66% matchMixed66% of 1,572 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Roguevania 50.4% ★, Metroidvania 12%, Co-op 9.8%, Roguelike 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6.2%
- #58 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 48.4%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 11%, Indie 9.4%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #59 bit Dungeon
67% 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 57.4%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 7.3%, RPG 6.2%
- #60 The Vagrant
65% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Beat 'em up 9.3%, Action 9.1%