- #1 Striving for Light
96% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Loot 13.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #2 Heroes of Loot
97% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Loot 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Roguelike 9.3%, Action RPG 6.7%
- #3 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
96% 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Old School 10.8%
- #4 Dungeons of Edera
95% 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: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Action RPG 10.9%
- #5 Songbringer
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Open World 10.7%
- #6 Overture
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Loot 16.4%, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.4%, RPG 9.6%
- #7 Powerlust
92% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Loot 11%
- #8 3DRPG
93% matchMixed62% of 265 reviews2016
Dev: Doomster Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
3DRPG is a voxelized old-school RPG where you explore a Randomly Generated world filled with random dungeons, towns and people! Every character in the game is recruitable. Hunt for prey or go fishing for food. Search for treasure in dungeons and fight monsters on the way!
Why similar: Voxel 27.3% ★, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 9%
- #9 Dungeon Souls
91% 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: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #10 Diehard Dungeon
91% 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: Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, RPG 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Retro 9.7%
- #11 Nasty Rogue
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Voxel 25.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action RPG 11.2%, Open World 9.3%
- #12 The Curse Of Yendor
89% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Loot 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 16%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #13 UnderMine
86% 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: Dungeon Crawler 27.7%, Roguelite 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, RPG 7.5%
- #14 Naxia
89% matchMixed56% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Loot 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Action RPG 14%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #15 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
88% 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: Dungeon Crawler 31.7%, Loot 18.9%, RPG 16.8%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #16 bit Dungeon
87% 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: RPG 33%, Roguelite 33%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 16.6%
- #17 Riverbond
85% matchVery Positive83% of 152 reviews2019
Dev: Cococucumber
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Riverbond is a ‘shoot-and-slash’ dungeon crawler with solo and couch co-op play, set in a stunning voxel world.
Why similar: Voxel 35.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Retro 8.1%, Action RPG 7%
- #18 Scarlett's Dungeon
86% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 12.7%
- #19 Labyrinth Legend
84% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Shinobi Games
Windows · Mac
Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Old School 9.8%
- #20 The Rangers In The South
82% matchVery Positive83% of 798 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Open World 11.8%, Old School 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #21 Brut@l
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: Stormcloud Games LimitedPub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A modern re-imagining of the classic ASCII dungeon crawler. Choose your hero and descend into a procedurally generated world constructed entirely from ASCII letters. Can you survive?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.9%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Roguelike 16.2%
- #22 Undungeon
83% matchMixed64% of 375 reviews2021
Dev: Laughing MachinesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #23 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
79% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelike 10%
- #24 Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior
82% matchMixed60% of 443 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Retro 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Old School 19.2%, Combat 11.8%, Action 9.9%
- #25 Sparklite
81% 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: Roguelite 22.2%, Procedural Generation 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 10.1%
- #26 Devil Spire
80% matchVery Positive88% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Loot 15.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #27 Bloodshed
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Old School 33.6%, Roguelite 31.6%, Fantasy 15.6%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7.1%
- #28 Exiled Kingdoms
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Open World 20.6%, RPG 20.2%, Action RPG 8.7%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #29 One More Dungeon
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 660 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, RPG 12.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Loot 9%
- #30 Prodigal
78% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Loot 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #31 Darkblade Ascent
76% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Loot 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action RPG 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #32 Heroes of Hammerwatch
77% 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: Roguelite 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, RPG 8.6%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
- #33 Ghostlore
75% matchVery Positive81% of 724 reviews2023
Dev: Andrew TeoPub: AT-AT Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.
Why similar: Loot 21.2%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Action RPG 13.7%, Procedural Generation 13.5%
- #34 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
76% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Loot 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Procedural Generation 16%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #35 Skelly Selest
75% 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: Roguelite 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14.6%
- #36 Ruins of Albion
74% matchVery Positive87% of 304 reviews2021
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.3%, Hack and Slash 31.9%, Combat 17%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 4.9%
- #37 Hack, Slash, Loot
77% 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 48%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, RPG 12%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Loot 7.9%
- #38 Ancient Dungeon
71% matchVery Positive95% of 1,648 reviews2021
Dev: Eric Thullen
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Ancient Dungeon VR is a fast-paced roguelite dungeon crawler built for VR. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, slash enemies, collect loot, and unlock upgrades in immersive physics-based combat. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Voxel 25.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Loot 9.5%
- #39 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Roguelite 31%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, RPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 9.2%
- #40 Delver
72% 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: Dungeon Crawler 27.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, RPG 8.8%
- #41 Crawlers and Brawlers
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Procedural Generation 18.8%, RPG 16.9%, Roguelite 14.1%, Retro 10.5%
- #42 Hell Shooter
70% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #43 Thy Sword
73% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: GamePhase
Windows
Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Action 26%, Adventure 24.7%
- #44 It Lurks Below
72% 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: Loot 34.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #45 Minecraft Dungeons
69% matchVery Positive91% of 16,162 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Voxel 18% ★, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Loot 16.4%, Action RPG 12.6%
- #46 Chasm
71% 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: Procedural Generation 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 21%, RPG 15.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 8%
- #47 Everpath
73% matchMixed68% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel Games Studio
Windows
Everpath is a roguelite RPG with hand-crafted pixel art, explore a procedural generated world with the combat and item system of the classics action RPGs. Embark yourself as a member of the Northbarrow army, choose and personalize your class to find what is lurking in the wilderness of Northbarrow
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #48 ASCIILL
70% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Andrei Fomin
Windows
Retro dungeon crawler with the crazy minimalist style. Take part in fast-paced encounters with inhabitants of the huge alien temple and pay special attention to numbers to solve puzzles and avoid traps.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Procedural Generation 19.3%, Old School 15.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Retro 11.6%
- #49 Islands of the Caliph
68% matchVery Positive88% of 272 reviews2023
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Islands of the Caliph is an old-school inspired action RPG based on Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual tradition. A KEYBOARD ONLY 1980s style Dungeon Crawler with an open world.
Why similar: CRPG 24%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Retro 11.8%, Open World 11%, Old School 9.8%
- #50 NETHER DUNGEONS
67% 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: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Loot 12.3%
- #51 Eternium
67% matchVery Positive82% of 4,363 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Loot 22.2%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Old School 14%, Action RPG 7.7%
- #52 Himno - The Silent Melody
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 345 reviews2021
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.
Why similar: Loot 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #53 Titans of the Past
67% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Loot 12.6%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #54 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Roguelite 74%, Action 13.5%, Roguelike 6.6%, Retro 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #55 Hammerwatch
68% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.4%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, RPG 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 7.9%
- #56 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. Will you obey your creator, the Overlord, or find your own path?
Why similar: RPG 34.3%, Open World 27.3%, Procedural Generation 22.5%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #57 Ampguard
69% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: MI Matrikel 19Pub: Hochschule Mittweida
Windows
Ampguard is a rogue-like game with a unique combat system and nasty monsters. Combine your skills and use them in the best possible way to emerge victorious from the battle against the Yokai.
Why similar: Combat 44.2%, Fantasy 28%, Action 17.7%, Singleplayer 10.1%
- #58 The Slormancer
64% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Loot 24.2%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #59 Wyvia
66% matchVery Positive96% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action RPG 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Fantasy 8.6%
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64% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Old School 24.7%, Adventure 14.7%, RPG 14.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Combat 12.1%