- #1 Hellwake: Hordes of Styx
97% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Reija
Windows
Fast-paced first-person hack & slash roguelike. Keep moving or die: dash through demon hordes, cut and cast in the same breath. Stack rune Invocations until Hell can't keep up. New maps every run. Die, spend the points, descend again.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.1%, Bullet Heaven 15.6% ★, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Demons 11.2%
- #2 Smushie Time
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SAEGaming
Windows
Defend your farm from the invading Smushies! Slice, squish, and scorch through endless waves in this fast-paced roguelite defense game. Collect their souls to upgrade your farm, unlock bizarre items, wear way to many hats, and discover ridiculous builds with near endless combinations!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.7%, Action Roguelike 20%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Third Person 4.7%
- #3 Ruins of Aloryith
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solarfall Studios
Windows
Ruins of Aloryith is a stylized third-person action roguelite where every swing commits. Cleave through escalating hordes, block and dodge deadly attacks, and shape each run with player-triggered abilities and powerful modifier choices. Uncover the source of corruption plaguing the material plane.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Demons 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #4 Project Realm
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dern LinPub: DDLin
Windows
Project Realm is an action rogue-lite blending real-time combat with card management. Retain, draw, and cast cards through attacks in fast-paced battles. Combining responsive controls with tactical planning, it delivers a strong "Hack & Slash & CAST" experience!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Combat 7.5%
- #5 The Infernal Mist
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fireside Realm Studio
Windows
Descend into the Infernal Mist. A MistCrawler Roguelite where you explore, and Hack and Slash your way through the Mist, while surviving the encroaching darkness. Collect Souls of the Mist, unlock god-like powers and weapons, challenge the merciless wardens, and face the King of the Mist.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Third Person 10.4%
- #6 Alarion: The Ruined King
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SHADOW
Windows
Alarion: The Ruined King is a dark fantasy action game. A dead king awakens through the power of his own blood and sets out across a demon-infested kingdom. unleash forbidden blood powers, battle deadly enemies and bosses, and face Malachar to end his reign.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Demons 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Gore 9.5%, Third Person 9.4%
- #7 Slayer Queen
93% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Xenty
Windows
A bullet heaven roguelite where rock music, alternative fashion, and the chaos of purgatory collide in intense 3-minute runs. Create powerful weapon builds and fight to the sound of a licensed soundtrack featuring emerging independent artists.
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.1%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Bullet Heaven 18.8% ★, Roguelite 11.8%, Demons 6.8%
- #8 Oblivium
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emil
Windows · Linux
Oblivium is a fast-paced, violent spellcasting action roguelike featuring elemental reactions where you battle through the nine circles of hell.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Gore 9.3%
- #9 ABSØLVE
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: OfficialPeanutsStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to ABSØLVE, a dark fantasy based hack-and-slash game, where you fight wave after wave of demons hordes using the chaotic Wheel of Judgement system to try and defeat as many monsters as possible in an attempt to gain absolution.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 13%, Demons 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #10 The Last Ember
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: River Ridge Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight endless hordes of enemies in a fast-paced roguelite bullet heaven while bringing life back to a dying wasteland. Capture territory, grow stronger, and discover powerful upgrades that transform you from a fragile spark into an unstoppable force.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Third Person 9%
- #11 Never Mourn
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: Primal SeedPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.
Why similar: Demons 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #12 Ichorous
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monster Crate
Windows
The blood-splattering roguelike where you shred through enemies infested with Ichor. Use the blood you spill to heal and grow stronger! As you collect ichor for the god of blood, known only as The Patron, he will grant you upgrades that not only help you but also your enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #13 Defenders | Wave Survival Game
89% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Saif Al-Ethawi
Windows
Face endless waves of monsters in Defenders, a thrilling roguelike game. Use WASD to move and the mouse to attack, battling basic monsters, elites, and bosses. Level up your character after each wave to enhance your abilities and survive the onslaught.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Demons 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #14 Porta-Tower
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Novadisc Games Inc.
Windows
Porta-Tower is a roguelike tower defense game where you can pick up and move your towers. Relocate and upgrade your towers to defend your portal until the end.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 16.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #15 Siege of Nightmares
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BS Gaming
Windows
Siege of Nightmares third-person action tower defense where a wooden jester toy defends your childhood self from their nightmares. Build and upgrade defenses, combine tower effects, fight alongside your creations, and survive increasingly dangerous waves before the nightmare consumes the defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Third Person 9.3%, Strategy 7%
- #16 Architect of War
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Six Sided Studio
Windows
A strategic tower defense with roguelike elements where every enemy demands an answer. Prepare your team, adapt your defense, and face waves designed to break your strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Third Person 11.1%, Strategy 10.9%, Roguelike 9%
- #17 Guardians of the Abyss: Rogue Protocol
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: santos forge
Windows
Fast-paced roguelite where you switch combat styles mid-fight, destroy the world around you, and survive an ever-escalating challenge. Adapt, master your skills, and push your limits as each run becomes faster, deadlier, and more unforgiving.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Demons 8.1%
- #18 Legions of the Rift
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Pale Portal Games LLC
Windows
Legions of the Rift is a horde survival roguelite set in a persistent dark fantasy world. Create game-breaking builds, unlock new heroes, and forge powerful weapons to unleash against the forces of The Rift.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Roguelite 13.5%, Bullet Heaven 13.2% ★, Demons 11.1%
- #19 Bloody Heaven
85% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: BluePrinting
Windows
In Bloody Heaven, players will challenge to use various of weapons with different features to beat enemy waves.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Combat 5%
- #20 Witchhammer
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dayshift
Windows
Face relentless hordes of enemies and overthrow the Inquisition in our gripping real-time deckbuilding roguelike. Harness the magic of your tarot deck to shape your destiny and avenge your fate. The future lies in the cards, witch!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Roguelite 10.3%, Third Person 8.9%
- #21 ForgeRun
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: StariStudios
Windows
ForgeRun is a co-op arena survival roguelike where you battle endless hordes, collect gold, and gain random upgrades mid-fight to become the ultimate hero.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Third Person 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #22 Ashfield
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pioneer Games
Windows
A dark-fantasy survivors game. Enter a graveyard too weak to put down a single corpse. Survive, grow, and become the thing the dead cannot outrun.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 24.4% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Roguelite 12.7%
- #23 Crimson Loop
81% matchMixed47% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: Nathan
Windows
Fight your way through waves of increasingly frenzied hordes of monsters! Earning Upgrades, Powerups, And Abilities. All in a mysterious yet satisfying Adventure! To uncover the mysterious story behind your origins, The Loop, and much more.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Demons 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
- #24 RESTLOS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MeatBall
Windows
Jump into action tower defense game where your character is your main strength! But don't forget about your allies and towers!
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.5%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Bullet Heaven 19% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #25 Wrack: Exoverse
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Final Boss Entertainment
Windows
Defend your precious Beacon in Wrack: Exoverse! Build a maze of towers, blast waves of enemies, discover powerful items... and do it all in ever-changing worlds in this rogue-like, comic-styled shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Tower Defense 25.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Gore 11.3%, Violent 10.3%
- #26 EoW: Willer's Dominion
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows
Willer's Dominion is a TPP rogue-lite action game where you unlock and upgrade weapons, master new skills, shape your build through powerful perks, and face the growing risk of corrupted items as you grow stronger with each run. Reclaim your will before the Eye’s curse consumes what’s left of you.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Gore 11.3%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #27 Hexforger
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: PELERIN SOFTWARE
Windows
Craft your spells in ONLINE CO-OP with your friends in this SURVIVORS-LIKE! Slaughter monsters, gain gold, upgrade your spells to infinite heights. Crush challenges and unlock new spells, upgrades, pickups, realms. Up to 4 players in this unique twist on the survivors-like formula!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 20.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.7%, Demons 8.6%
- #28 STAND: Sins of the Immortals
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trender Software
Windows
Rise as a cursed immortal bound to an endless war against a relentless horde. Witness every drop of blood and shattered bone in brutal 3D combat with realistic visuals. Unlock new powers through real-time skill upgrades. Whether alone or with allies, only one thing matters—how long can you STAND.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 14.4%, Medieval 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
- #29 The Walking Tower
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KFA Entertainment
Windows
The Walking Tower is Tower Defence / Action roguelike game. Play as sentient towers, build axalotes defences and slay waves of enemies. Gather items, collect materials, upgrade your arsenal. But be carefull when to leave, failure is not acceptable. Its okay to fight another day.
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.8%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 6%
- #30 Ninja Vs. Zombies 3
78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: KDG
Windows
Fight Zombies, Monsters and a Nightmare with your Skills and Upgrades, use your Sword correctly and escape with Smoke Bombs, blast your way or smash Undead side by side with your Ninja Elite like never before. Action-packed meets Survival RogueElite Ninja Game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Demons 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #31 The Last Dwarf
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: frosty
Windows
The kobolds want to get in your dwarven fortress ! Build your turrets and traps, defend your fortress, get stronger, unlock new defenses and builds, and survive as long as you can !
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.3%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Third Person 8.7%
- #32 Vespers Edge
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Twitchy Turtle
Windows · Linux
Defend humanity's last light in Vespers Edge, a fast-paced rogue-lite hero siege. Use your hero to harness the power of Constellations to survive relentless enemy waves. When you fall, the Core revives you with a defiant roar: "YOU ARE NOT FINISHED YET." Conquer the Void or vanish into the silence.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.8%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #33 Celestial Crusader
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Celestial Studios
Windows
Strategic isometric roguelike in waves. Position mobile defense units, combine elemental powers, and use cards to protect the portal. Fight, die, and evolve!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Tower Defense 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Demons 10%
- #34 Nightmare Arts
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MundanePixel
Windows
Nightmare Arts is a top down arcade inspired roguelike where you must explore a dangerous afterlife equipped with nothing but magical paint.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Demons 11.3%, Roguelite 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #35 Hellbrella
73% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!
Why similar: Demons 22%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Gore 11.3%
- #36 Crazy Dungeon
75% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Crear Videojuegos
Windows
Crazy Dungeon is a third-person action roguelike. Choose your character and level, survive as long as you can, and level up your skills after each round! Try to improve your stats with every run!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 Light Followers: Blinded by the Dark
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: dothouse0
Windows
Dive deep in a deep dark realm filled with dangerous monsters, following the path where the light leads you to.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Demons 18%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Violent 9%
- #38 Sun Is Dead
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quiet Dawn
Windows
The sun has died, and the world is consumed by darkness. In Sun is Dead, a high-speed action scavenger adventure, you must fight relentless Shadows, wield the last light, and uncover the truth behind the eternal night. Adapt, survive, and decide the fate of a dying world. Created by 1 person.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.9%, Demons 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
- #39 Up To Clouds
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Bela MagyarPub: Undead Factory
Windows
Protect your village, don't let the monsters climb down the sky-high bean. Buy traps and upgrade them to the highest level. Wear the strongest armour and always use the right weapon to defeat the enemy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.3%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Third Person 9%, Action 6.7%
- #40 Fall of Gods
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Felix und RomanPub: Roman und Felix
Windows
Hack and slash your way through the ancient gods of Egypt in this action-packed rogue-lite developed by a team of two. Explore randomly generated dungeons, unlock powerful abilities and obliterate your enemies with devastating combos!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Demons 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #41 Retro Dungeons
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatterGames
Windows
A fantasy wave based dungeon crawler with randomized and unique loot. Discover new areas and battle a wide array of different foes in your quest to achieve the fastest dungeon clear time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelike 9.9%, Medieval 8.7%
- #42 The Membrane
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gerardo De Sousa
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot, slash and slay the enemy hordes erupting from the jungle’s Membrane in this action survival roguelite. Hold the encircling trenches, fortify them, choose your build and rise from loinclothed-servant to unstoppable Amazon king.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 22.2% ★, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Tower Defense 7.9%
- #43 Warriors of the End
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DoubleXP Game Studio
Windows
Warriors of the End is a fast-paced tower-defense horde-battler roguelike. Defend the Princess against enemy hordes by strategically positioning and upgrading your towers, customize unique characters with deadly weapons and spells, discover mindblowing synergies and create game-breaking builds!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.7%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Heaven 16.1% ★, Roguelite 12.7%
- #44 Cowboy vs Zombies
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying Hippo Studio
Windows
In this thrilling fusion of roguelike, first-person, and third-person gameplay, every decision you make matters.Explore the surrounding area for valuable resources and other survivors. Armed with your trusty six-shooter and a pickaxe, confront the relentless zombie onslaught.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 6.5%
- #45 VOXREKT
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voxren999
Windows
Build an overpowered character, destroy huge hordes of voxel enemies and enjoy your time.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 24.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Third Person 10.1%
- #46 DOO DOO Town Saver
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Doo Doo Oppa
Windows
Defend your town against relentless enemy waves in this top-down action game that combines real-time combat, strategic town upgrades, and tower defense. Recruit powerful soldiers, strengthen your defenses, and survive until the final battle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.3%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 12.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #47 DIMAZE
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: tazarosu
Windows
Steal the enemy's magic and fire them back. Progress through endless dungeons and become as strong as you can be.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 17.7%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Third Person 10.5%
- #48 GemSlasher
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UneGames
Windows
GemSlasher is a fast-paced action roguelite where every attack is built from gems. Combine Main Gems with Support Gems, merge duplicate gems to increase their star level, and create powerful builds capable of tearing through relentless waves of monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Bullet Heaven 25.1% ★, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 7.9%, Third Person 6.2%
- #49 Magic Survivor Undead
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: New Lua
Windows
Slay the infected, Fight the gods and protect humanity. Only you can rebuild what was lost in this roguelike game. Gather resources to build up your base, craft weapons and create magics in this game influenced by Vampire Survivors and Call of Duty Zombies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Demons 16.5%, Roguelite 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%
- #50 Rogueknight
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Studios
Windows
Slice through endless waves of dungeon monsters, setting new high scores! Collect gold and XP while creating unique builds to become stronger and survive longer!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Third Person 8.3%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #51 BloodRush: Undying Wish
69% matchVery Positive98% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.6%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Gore 9.4%
- #52 RIM:Soul Jar
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IF Moon Games
Windows
RIM: Soul Jar is a hack and slash roguelite set in a world where medieval and futuristic elements mix. Become a warrior who has fallen into the past and embark on a journey to save the future with the Soul Jar. Cleanse dungeons of enemies and bosses, and set out to break the cycle of RIM.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 9%, Medieval 8.5%
- #53 Lichgate: Tower Survivor
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Sun Lion Games
Windows
Burn through the underworld legion in this rogue-lite Tower Survivor. Craft the ultimate tower of destruction and survive as long as you can against endless hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.3%, Demons 15.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Bullet Heaven 10.3% ★
- #54 Mortal Harvest: Farmer to God Survival
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SoloDevTom
Windows
Start as a lowly farmer. End as a god. Spin axes, hurl knives, and rain rockets from your backpack as you level up through endless waves of monsters and bosses in this fully 3D bullet-heaven survival roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 21% ★, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Demons 13.6%, Roguelite 13%, Dark Fantasy 11%
- #55 Knightbane
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crucible Studio
Windows
Survive 12 minutes. Then the final boss arrives. Shatter the terrain to escape, loot its contents, or funnel the horde into a killing trap. Cleanse the lands for boons and ASCEND your abilities: not merely empowered, but altered. An action survivor-like.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Bullet Heaven 9.8% ★, Roguelike 9.2%
- #56 Extract Survivors
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Banana
Windows
Extraction survivors-like meets ARPG loot, with deep crafting you'll understand in one click. Melt the horde, fill your bag, extract through the portal. Die and it goes with your character. Your next one levels up faster and skips floors you already beat. How deep do you dare go?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Third Person 8.5%
- #57 Tower Survivors: Fortress
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BerracoPub: Berraco Labs
Windows
You are humanity's last hope in this tower auto battler inspired by the popular Warcraft 3 mod. Every 30 seconds eight new potential upgrade cards appear. Your build must turn the tower into a fortress while ever-stronger enemies close in. In Fortress mode, every run grants permanent upgrades.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.3%, Bullet Heaven 19.4% ★, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #58 Shadow of Scintilla
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Li Meng
Windows
Hack and slash your way through two worlds by time-traveling between the past and present in this action roguelike. Master melee and ranged weapons with unique upgrades, and uncover the secrets of a dark fantasy realm.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Medieval 7.8%
- #59 For The Witch
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ShenQing
Windows
For The Witch is a cute fantasy top-down tower-defense roguelite. Protect a sleeping witch from mosquito swarms, develop both the soldier and the witch, combine mechanic-changing items, and awaken them into new effects to hold out through each night.
Why similar: Tower Defense 21%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Bullet Heaven 17.3% ★, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.1%