Games Like Ancient Abyss

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 27.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Roguelite 19%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished dungeon crawler that balances exploration with rewarding roguelite progression and satisfying combat.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of narrative-driven dungeon crawling, character progression, and top-down action-roguelike combat.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Souls-like 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Action RPG 10.4%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of mysterious exploration and challenging, souls-like combat in a top-down perspective.

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Souls-like 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Action RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that emphasizes hack-and-slash combat and exploration within procedurally generated environments.

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: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelite 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, high-intensity action-roguelike combat that rewards mastery of movement and spells.

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: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelike 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the dungeon-crawling loop with a strong emphasis on loot-based character builds and action-rpg elements.

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: Roguelike 25.8%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 13%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike that captures the feeling of navigating dangerous, maze-like depths with a focus on exploration.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Action RPG 12%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tight, Zelda-like experience with challenging combat and rewarding exploration in a beautifully crafted world.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Exploration 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration, discovery, and Zelda-like puzzle-solving within a mysterious, interconnected world.

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 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep dungeon crawler that emphasizes character building, loot collection, and persistent progression through challenging runs.

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 21.4%, Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 2D action-roguelike mechanics with extensive dungeon exploration and a wide variety of gear to collect.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Action RPG 10.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling loop of dungeon exploration and combat that mirrors the core gameplay of Ancient Abyss.

Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Souls-like 15.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike that leans into hack-and-slash combat and character customization.

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 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features an expansive skill tree and action-rpg combat that rewards exploration and persistence.

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 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward hack-and-slash dungeon crawler that emphasizes fast combat and exploration.

"Lost in Dungeon" is a 2D action adventure game. In this lost land, you will act as an adventurer to explore here. Although the landscape is green, it is also full of dangers. Embark on the unknown journey and challenge the unknown enemy, you will find the secret here and finally find what you want.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Action RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and action-oriented combat in a procedurally generated maze.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 44.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 7%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a top-down action-rpg experience with deep exploration and satisfying combat mechanics.

Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!

Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-roguelike that emphasizes character progression and challenging dungeon encounters.

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: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action RPG 17.3%, Roguelite 11.2%, Action Roguelike 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-rpg that provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on exploration and combat.

A Roguelike gameplay and action system combined dungeon game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Roguelike 23.2%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, RPG 11.9%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and dungeon exploration with a distinct visual style.

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 34.8%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, RPG 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Roguelike 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that focuses on cooperative hack-and-slash action and exploration.

From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…

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 unique blend of action-roguelike and platformer mechanics that focuses on combat depth and exploration.

Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 28.1%, RPG 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal roguelike that emphasizes environmental interaction and challenging, skill-based combat.

Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that focuses on loot, character classes, and dungeon-crawling progression.

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 20.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that emphasizes dungeon crawling and character-based combat.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Roguelike 25.4%, Action Roguelike 24%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Roguelite 8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes combat mastery and exploration.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Roguelike 30.3%, Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that prioritizes fast, skill-based combat and exploration.

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: Dungeon Crawler 31.7%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 5.1%

Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Action 11.9%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming Zelda-like adventure that focuses on exploration and classic top-down combat.

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: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A Zelda-like adventure that uses procedural generation to create unique worlds for the player to explore.

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: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Action RPG 12.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.4%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41%, Dungeon Crawler 37.7%, RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 6.6%, 2D 1.5%

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 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Souls-like 12.6%, Roguelite 10%, Action RPG 9.4%

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: Roguelike 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Roguelike 17%, Adventure 6%

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: Dungeon Crawler 35.2%, Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 17.1%, RPG 8.9%, Adventure 5.2%

Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9%, RPG 7.9%

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: Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Souls-like 15.9%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Action RPG 11.3%

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 39.6%, RPG 18.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.3%

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: Dungeon Crawler 23%, RPG 19.6%, Action RPG 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 9%

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: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 10%, RPG 9%

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: Action RPG 25.4%, Roguelike 21.2%, RPG 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 7.1%

Diablo The Abyss is a strategic RPG full of random and roguelike elements. Within this randomized world, you can freely make strageties at your own pace and conquer formidable challenges, while shaping your unique adventure journey.

Why similar: Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelite 22.5%, Exploration 12.5%, RPG 10.9%, Adventure 6.5%

"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: Souls-like 23.7%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Action RPG 11.1%, Roguelite 10.4%

Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19%, Action RPG 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

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 19%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.9%

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: Hack and Slash 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 10.3%

Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.

Why similar: Roguelite 41.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Fantasy 15.5%, Action 13.1%, Indie 9%

Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Action RPG 14%, Roguelike 12%, Arcade 7.5%

Slay the Minotaur is a challenging roguelike dungeon crawler set in ancient Greece. Survive the onslaught of the labyrinth. Upgrade your skills, earn ranks, and face the Minotaur in the ultimate game of cat and mouse!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Roguelite 11.1%

Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Phantom Abyss is a massive asynchronous multiplayer game that casts players into procedurally-generated temples and tasks them with retrieving the sacred relics hidden within deadly chambers.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelite 21.9%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Action 7.8%

Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Arcade 7.5%

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: Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelike 12%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 11.3%

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: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelike 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelite 9.5%

Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.3%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.2%, Action 18.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Fantasy 9.2%

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 21.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

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: Hack and Slash 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.3%