- #1 Wizard of Legend
97% matchVery Positive91% of 20,929 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 15.7%, Magic 14.4%, Roguelite 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #2 Magicraft
96% matchVery Positive93% of 16,375 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 28.8 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 28%, Roguelite 23.1%, Roguelike 18.9%, Magic 14.8%, RPG 9.8%
- #3 Wizard of Legend 2
95% matchMixed53% of 2,432 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 19.3%, Magic 16.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Difficult 11.9%
- #4 Spell Disk
94% matchVery Positive89% of 963 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 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 22.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Perma Death 14.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Combat 11.6%
- #5 Noita
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Difficult 16.8%, Perma Death 16.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #6 The Slormancer
92% matchVery Positive82% of 7,289 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 26.7 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 19.2%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Combat 15.2%, RPG 14.9%
- #7 Neophyte
91% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
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 32.4%, Roguelite 22.4%, Magic 17.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #8 A Wizard's Lizard
93% 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 20.8%, Roguelike 19.5%, RPG 10.8%, Perma Death 10.4%
- #9 Cinderia
90% matchVery Positive88% of 3,284 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #10 Arcane Assembly
91% 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 67.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Exploration 6%
- #11 Spiritfall
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.3%, Roguelite 17%, Difficult 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Roguelike 14%
- #12 Rift Wizard
89% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 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 36.6%, Roguelike 26.1%, Magic 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, RPG 3.8%
- #13 Into the Necrovale
87% matchVery Positive86% of 593 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 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 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Action RPG 11.4%
- #14 Archtower
88% matchVery Positive94% of 110 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 19.9%, Perma Death 16.1%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Difficult 11.1%
- #15 Revenge of the Mage
86% matchVery Positive83% of 161 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 33.2%, Roguelike 25.7%, RPG 14.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action 8.2%
- #16 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
86% matchVery Positive86% of 432 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 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, RPG 12.5%, Magic 8.9%
- #17 Tiny Rogues
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #18 The Rogue Prince of Persia
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,590 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 32.5%, Roguelite 29.2%, Roguelike 20.4%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 4.7%
- #19 Abandoned Archive
82% matchVery Positive94% of 750 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 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, Magic 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #20 Dandy Ace
83% matchVery Positive87% of 1,315 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 20.1%, Roguelite 19.7%, Difficult 18.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Magic 14.8%
- #21 Summum Aeterna
82% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Roguelike 14.3%
- #22 Magicmaker
84% matchVery Positive91% of 605 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 39.9%, RPG 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.2%
- #23 Void Wizard
81% 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 26.3%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelike 16.9%, Magic 15.4%, Combat 11.3%
- #24 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 40.7%, Roguelike 30.4%, Magic 14.2%, Difficult 7.7%, Action 7%
- #25 God Of Weapons
79% matchVery Positive84% of 5,130 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 24.2%, Perma Death 20.7%, Roguelite 19.4%, Combat 12.7%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #26 Last Mage
79% matchMixed63% of 81 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%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Roguelite 18.6%, RPG 12.2%
- #27 Wizard Shrimp
78% matchVery Positive98% of 111 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 31.6%, Magic 22%, 2D Platformer 16%, Combat 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%
- #28 Death Must Die
77% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 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 23.8%, Roguelite 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Roguelike 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #29 Rift Wizard 2
76% matchVery Positive92% of 761 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 40.1%, Roguelike 30.5%, RPG 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #30 W.A.N.D. Project
78% 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 29.5%, Action RPG 20.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #31 SpellRogue
75% matchVery Positive87% of 1,603 reviews2025
Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.4 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 18.2%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 14.7%
- #32 Scrabdackle
75% matchVery Positive97% of 155 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 39%, Combat 18.2%, Magic 17.3%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 6.9%
- #33 Arcane Tower Survivors
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 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 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
- #34 Arcane Blast
77% 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 19.9%, Roguelike 19.8%, Difficult 16.5%, Magic 13.6%
- #35 Netherworld Covenant
74% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 14.3%, Perma Death 13.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #36 Aethermancer
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,358 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 13.1%
- #37 Spellbound Survivors
74% 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 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Magic 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Exploration 8.6%
- #38 Soulstone Survivors
70% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 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 22.9%, Roguelite 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Action RPG 14.4%
- #39 UnderMine
72% matchVery Positive90% of 9,783 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 44.1%, Roguelite 26%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, RPG 8.5%, Roguelike 4.2%
- #40 Source of Madness
73% matchMixed69% of 1,544 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: Metroidvania 19.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Magic 9.1%
- #41 Runehaven
70% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: Cikoria Studio
Windows
Runehaven is an atmospheric roguelike dungeon crawler with an immersive magic system where you craft your own spells. Explore a mysterious procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Roguelike 16.5%, Magic 16.1%, Action RPG 13.3%
- #42 Elewar: Fused Survivors
70% matchVery Positive91% of 227 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 23.4%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 16.7%, Magic 14.8%, Action RPG 14.4%
- #43 Witchinour
73% 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 24.2%, Roguelite 19.9%, Difficult 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #44 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 26%, Roguelite 20.5%, Roguelike 18.1%, Magic 13%, Combat 12.3%
- #45 Wizard with a Gun
69% matchVery Positive80% of 3,858 reviews2023
Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 23.4%, Roguelike 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Exploration 8.9%
- #46 The witch and the bottle of concepts
71% matchMixed63% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: 岛叶游戏Pub: 月光游戏
Windows
A fantasy pixel-style Metroidvania roguelike game. The amnesiac witch picks up her reliable broom and embarks on a journey with Elf companions to defeat the Villain and regain their homeland, unveil the conspiracy. Through the magic mirror, break the 4th wall and find the truth!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelike 21.4%, Lore-Rich 20.9%, RPG 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #47 Heretical
68% matchVery Positive85% of 978 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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%, Action RPG 16.1%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #48 Zlime: Return Of Demon Lord
69% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: DUO AB Indie Developer
Windows
Enter the world of Zlime, an action Roguelike game where you'll embark on a thrilling adventure in a demonic realm. Experience an unique transformation system, devour your foes, enhance your powers, and battle your way to victory! Prepare for an exhilarating and challenging gameplay experience!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
- #49 Elementallis
67% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Combat 9.8%, Magic 9%
- #50 Dead Cells
67% 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: Metroidvania 25.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #51 Astral Ascent
66% 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 18.1%, Perma Death 17.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #52 No Turning Back: The Pixel Art Action-Adventure Roguelike
73% matchMixed53% of 259 reviews2016
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
No Turning Back is an indie pixel art randomly generated action rogue-like developed by a new indie developer with tons of player classes, spells, weapons, armour and unlocks!
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Roguelite 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10.9%
- #53 Striving for Light
67% matchVery Positive80% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 16%, Action RPG 13.6%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #54 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
71% matchMixed69% of 717 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 22.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #55 Himno - The Silent Melody
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 347 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: Action Roguelike 17.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 13%, Action RPG 11.7%
- #56 Cryptical Path
66% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Combat 14.5%, Perma Death 11.5%, Difficult 11.4%
- #57 Sephiria
63% matchVery Positive94% of 5,572 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 22.3%, Roguelike 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Combat 7.5%
- #58 Aura of Worlds
66% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelite 12.2%