- #1 Wizard of Legend
97% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelike 15.9%, Magic 14.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #2 Magicraft
96% matchVery Positive93% of 15,982 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 23.3%, Roguelike 19.1%, Magic 14.7%, RPG 9.8%
- #3 Neophyte
96% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 22.3%, Magic 17.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #4 Spell Disk
95% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Perma Death 15.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Combat 11.7%
- #5 Wizard of Legend 2
94% matchMixed54% of 2,314 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelike 19.5%, Magic 16.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Difficult 11.7%
- #6 The Slormancer
93% 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: Action RPG 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Combat 15.3%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, RPG 14.8%
- #7 The Rogue Prince of Persia
91% matchVery Positive90% of 2,517 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 24.3%, Roguevania 17.4% ★, Roguelike 16.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #8 Arcane Assembly
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Isaac Lee
Windows
Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived.
Why similar: Metroidvania 71.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 7.2%
- #9 Summum Aeterna
90% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #10 Spiritfall
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 17.1%, Difficult 16.4%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Roguelike 14.1%
- #11 A Wizard's Lizard
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 19.6%, RPG 10.7%, Perma Death 10.3%
- #12 Noita
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 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: Perma Death 16.7%, Difficult 16.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #13 Rift Wizard
89% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Perma Death 36.4%, Roguelike 26.4%, Magic 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, RPG 3.8%
- #14 Into the Necrovale
87% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #15 Revenge of the Mage
86% matchVery Positive84% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: SinginGiant
Windows
RotM is an Action Roguelite FPS game where players get in the robes of a Mage. Let the hands of fate open ways for the power of your magic. Save the Multiverse to power up yourself! Unlock, collect, discover, live, die, repeat!
Why similar: Magic 33.1%, Roguelike 25.9%, RPG 14.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action 8.1%
- #16 Tiny Rogues
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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 21.6%, Difficult 17%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #17 Katanaut
85% 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 33% ★, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Difficult 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #18 Death Must Die
84% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Roguelike 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #19 Soulstone Survivors
83% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 20.8%, Action RPG 15%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%
- #20 Dandy Ace
84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,302 reviews2021
Dev: Mad MimicPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.
Why similar: Perma Death 20%, Roguelite 19.9%, Difficult 18.4%, Roguelike 17.5%, Magic 14.7%
- #21 Archtower
82% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Perma Death 16%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 11%
- #22 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action RPG 12%, Magic 8.8%
- #23 Abandoned Archive
79% matchVery Positive94% of 741 reviews2025
Dev: Vedal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Abandoned Archive is a fantasy, spell-casting, rogue-like, featuring a wide variety of relics, a unique spell-upgrading system, with compelling and engaging bosses. Each floor is filled with items and mysteries for the player to uncover; what will you discover in the Abandoned Archive?
Why similar: Perma Death 23%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelike 15.5%, Magic 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #24 God Of Weapons
79% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Perma Death 20.7%, Roguelite 19.5%, Combat 12.8%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #25 Paper Wizards
81% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Avramov
Windows
an exciting fast-paced first person action game with bullet-hell mechanics that make you feel like a powerful wizard. You get to plan your approach and then test your skills in combat and platforming situations.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Roguelike 30.7%, Magic 14.1%, Difficult 7.6%, Action 6.8%
- #26 Rift Keeper
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.2% ★, Action Roguelike 15%, Metroidvania 11.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, RPG 4.7%
- #27 Void Wizard
78% matchVery Positive100% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Antique Gear Games
Windows
Dual-wield wands to levitate, manipulate time, conjure explosions, and use other unique abilities in this fast-paced FPS game with roguelike elements! Explore procedurally generated dungeons. Buy powerful upgrades from suspicious looking shopkeepers. Defeat the void wizard.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.5%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelike 17.5%, Magic 16%, Combat 10.5%
- #28 Magicmaker
80% matchVery Positive91% of 604 reviews2014
Dev: Tasty Stewdios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler!
Why similar: Magic 42.1%, RPG 22%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 7.5%
- #29 Arcane Blast
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
Arcane Blast is a fast-paced, action-packed roguelike brimming with sorcery. Master the seven elements, combine them to achieve powerful reactions and face swarms of enemies to help feline Mage Adrian find his way home from a time dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 20%, Roguelike 19.9%, Difficult 16.3%, Magic 13.5%
- #30 Arcane Tower Survivors
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Roguelike 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #31 W.A.N.D. Project
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Action RPG 20.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #32 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
76% matchVery Positive86% of 431 reviews2024
Dev: Lightimpact
Windows
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, RPG 12.4%, Magic 8.9%
- #33 Rift Wizard 2
74% matchVery Positive92% of 741 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Why similar: Magic 40%, Roguelike 30.8%, RPG 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #34 Wizard Shrimp
75% matchVery Positive98% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Wizard Shrimp Games
Windows
Wizard Shrimp™ is a bullet-hell roguelite game where you play as a Shrimp who is inexplicably also a Wizard?! Battle your way out of a slimy swamp, escape amethyst caves, and climb the Mushroom Wizard's Tower to become the most powerful Shrimp this world has ever seen!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Magic 22%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Combat 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%
- #35 Last Mage
75% matchMixed63% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafting and backpack management combined in one bullet heaven rougelite. As the Last Mage you get a task to explore dungeons filled with monsters and find the source of the disaster plaguing this world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelike 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Roguelite 18.5%, RPG 12.1%
- #36 Netherworld Covenant
74% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.4%, Perma Death 13.8%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Roguelike 12%
- #37 SpellRogue
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,585 reviews2025
Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Difficult 18.1%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 14.8%
- #38 Spellbound Survivors
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: ToastedSquadStudios
Windows
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Spellbound Survivors, a single-player action-roguelike game! Embark on an epic adventure, conquer maps, acquire mighty powers, and gear up for an ultimate showdown with the formidable Overlord Wizard. Your destiny unfolds in this captivating journey!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Magic 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Combat 7.4%
- #39 Scrabdackle
73% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: jakefriendPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Combat 19.7%, Magic 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Adventure 3.7%
- #40 Elewar: Fused Survivors
73% matchVery Positive91% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: AL3xMKPub: Elewar Gaming
Windows
Use your elemental powers to defeat terrifying monsters, while slowly becoming a godlike magician. Packed with challenging events, deep ARPG-like systems and a hardcore difficulty! 18+ classes, 25+ spells, 300+ unlocks, 140+ upgrades, over 50 random events and much more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Magic 14.4%, Action RPG 12%
- #41 Heretical
70% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Roguelite 21.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #42 Wandness: WandCraft Survivor
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Craft wands, create synergies, battle monsters, and survive. Dive into the depths of magic crafting, where you'll forge spells from magical components and elemental gems for endless combinations. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, and unleash your magic madness to overcome the darkness.
Why similar: Roguelike 23.9%, Magic 22.3%, Roguelite 21.2%, RPG 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.5%
- #43 Spell Defender
71% matchVery Positive87% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Jesper Bergman
Windows
Spell Defender is a 3D, Third-Person, wave defence, survival Roguelite. Use magical powers to defeat waves of enemies. Each wave rewards you with a choice of a new power. Find synergies and combine these powers to create the ultimate defender.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 18.3%, Magic 12.9%, Combat 12.3%
- #44 Cinderia
68% matchVery Positive89% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Cinderia is a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration. Freely combine everything you can see—skills, combos, passives, and equipment—to create your own distinct fighting style. Darkness has swallowed the land, yet a faint glimmer still flickers among the ruins.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 19.6%, Roguelike 17%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action RPG 9.7%
- #45 Aura of Worlds
69% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · 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: Roguevania 33.2% ★, Metroidvania 18%, Roguelike 10%, Action Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #46 Astral Ascent
67% 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 18.2%, Perma Death 17.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #47 Aethermancer
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Difficult 16.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.9%
- #48 Wizard with a Gun
69% matchVery Positive80% of 3,818 reviews2023
Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
Why similar: Roguelite 25.9%, Roguelike 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Adventure 5.7%
- #49 Plague Breaker
69% 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 35.1% ★, Metroidvania 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #50 Source of Madness
70% matchMixed70% of 1,514 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.9% ★, Metroidvania 15.3%, Roguelite 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Action Roguelike 8.3%
- #51 Black Dragon Mage
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: datablob
Windows
The Hall of Relics calls out to you, traveler! Unleash elemental magic, slay demon hordes, and absorb their souls to grow in power. Hatch your very own companion dragon from an egg. Fly your dragon into battle. Avenge your death. An action-roguelite survivors shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 13%, Magic 12.6%
- #52 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
72% matchMixed69% of 714 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #53 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: Perma Death 25.7%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 20.1%, Difficult 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #54 UnderMine
67% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Roguelite 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 8.4%, Roguelike 4.2%
- #55 Geometry Arena 2
65% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Roguelite 26.4%, Roguelike 22.7%, RPG 11.7%, Action 3.4%
- #56 Striving for Light
66% 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: Perma Death 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #57 Shattered Realm Rebirth
64% matchVery Positive95% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 12.6%, Action RPG 8.8%, Roguelike 8%
- #58 Dead Cells
65% 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 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 16.3%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Difficult 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%