- #1 Gloomgrave
97% matchVery Positive87% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gloomgrave is a roguelike turn-based dungeon crawler where you will explore, loot, and fight your way through the ever-shifting dungeon to defeat the evil that lies below.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Perma Death 14.5%, FPS 13.6%, Roguelike 10.4%, First-Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based first-person dungeon crawler that captures the atmospheric tension and looting loop of Archtower.
- #2 Slasher's Keep
96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,307 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, First-Person 11.6%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that perfectly mirrors Archtower's blend of roguelite mechanics and immersive melee combat.
- #3 Delver
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,852 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Perma Death 10.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person dungeon crawler features the same retro-inspired aesthetic and challenging roguelike exploration found in Archtower.
- #4 Ziggurat 2
95% matchVery Positive90% of 1,504 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, FPS 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Perma Death 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced first-person roguelite that focuses on magical combat and dungeon exploration similar to Archtower's power crystal system.
- #5 Into the Necrovale
94% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 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: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that emphasizes loot and build variety in a challenging dungeon setting.
- #6 Barony
94% matchVery Positive91% of 17,846 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 8.9%, First-Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes survival and character progression in a dangerous, procedurally generated environment.
- #7 UnderMine
93% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 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 34.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, this game captures the addictive loot-retention and progression loop that makes Archtower so compelling.
- #8 One More Dungeon
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 666 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, FPS 13.4%, Roguelike 10.6%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelike that focuses on dungeon crawling and simple, effective combat mechanics reminiscent of Archtower.
- #9 Gunfire Reborn
90% matchVery Positive93% of 103,614 reviews2021
Dev: Gunfire Reborn StudioPub: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 49.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: FPS 23.2%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 17.9%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed first-person roguelite with deep character builds and loot-driven progression that complements the Archtower experience.
- #10 Dungeons of Edera
91% matchMixed68% of 1,059 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 24.3%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 13.2%, RPG 12%, Roguelike 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that leans heavily into the RPG elements and character customization found in Archtower.
- #11 Arboria
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 782 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11%, Violent 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy dungeon crawler with roguelite elements that shares the challenging progression style of Archtower.
- #12 Tiny Rogues
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,706 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.7 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 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12%, Difficult 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished action-roguelike that offers deep character builds and satisfying combat progression.
- #13 Heretical
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,028 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Roguelite 19%, Action RPG 10.6%, Roguelike 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that focuses on replayability and character growth within a dark fantasy world.
- #14 Striving for Light
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Perma Death 16.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that features a massive skill tree and deep character customization.
- #15 Loot River
87% matchMixed67% of 463 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Perma Death 14.6%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler that combines souls-like combat with roguelite mechanics and a focus on loot.
- #16 City of Brass
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 829 reviews2018
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A first-person action adventure, inspired by Arabian Nights, from senior BioShock developers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Perma Death 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, FPS 11.5%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelite that focuses on movement and combat within a dangerous, trap-filled environment.
- #17 Immortal Redneck
84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,337 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, FPS 20.9%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Perma Death 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelite shooter that features persistent character upgrades and intense dungeon exploration.
- #18 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
82% matchVery Positive82% of 6,485 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that features persistent town building and character progression similar to Archtower's clan system.
- #19 Enlightenment
86% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Perma Death 8.8%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%, Difficult 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on tactical combat and exploration in a challenging dungeon environment.
- #20 NETHER DUNGEONS
81% matchVery Positive83% of 434 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Difficult 12.2%, Roguelike 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that emphasizes difficulty and roguelite progression in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #21 Diehard Dungeon
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelike 18.6%, RPG 10.7%, Roguelite 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and loot collection.
- #22 Tower of Guns
83% matchVery Positive80% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.3%, Perma Death 14.1%, FPS 14%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Roguelite 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced first-person roguelite that focuses on vertical exploration and intense combat encounters.
- #23 God Of Weapons
79% matchVery Positive84% of 5,225 reviews2023
Dev: Imagine Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 27.8%, Perma Death 21.6%, Roguelite 19.3%, RPG 11.3%, Action RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes inventory management and character builds to survive waves of enemies.
- #24 Vagante
81% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 15.6%, Perma Death 15.2%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and character builds in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #25 Tower of Kalemonvo
79% matchVery Positive84% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 12.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash dungeon crawler that focuses on loot and atmospheric exploration.
- #26 Caveblazers
80% matchVery Positive85% of 4,533 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Perma Death 17.8%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Difficult 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features intense combat and a variety of items to optimize your character's survival.
- #27 A Wizard's Lizard
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 445 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 28.4%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 17%, RPG 10.7%, Perma Death 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that features roguelike elements and a focus on magical combat and exploration.
- #28 Machine Tower 2984
78% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: 打螺丝游戏工作室
Windows
Machine Tower 2984 is a top-down mechanical fantasy style Roguelike game. You will embark on an adventure in a tower filled with mechanical mechanisms, challenging the five robots that control the machine tower and searching for the huge secrets behind the entire tower.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelike 20.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features tower exploration and character progression in a unique setting.
- #29 Arcane Tower Survivors
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 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 32.3%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 5.5%
- #30 Orb Tower
76% matchVery Positive96% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Linux
A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 20.7%, Perma Death 14%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #31 Hollow Survivors
77% matchVery Positive82% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11.1%, Difficult 10.4%
- #32 Echoes of Mystralia
75% matchVery Positive83% of 555 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Difficult 10.1%
- #33 The Slimeking's Tower
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 280 reviews2021
Dev: RevampedPRO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Slimeking's Tower is an action/roguelike game where you have to explore a procedural generated tower, collect over 300 different items and slay over 100 different enemies in five different gamemodes to retrieve your people's moustaches back from the Slimeking.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, RPG 25.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 11.6%, Roguelite 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on climbing a dangerous tower filled with loot and enemies.
- #34 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
73% matchMixed69% of 6,352 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 20.8%, Fantasy 8.8%, Action RPG 6.5%
- #35 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
75% matchVery Positive80% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, RPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #36 Pixel Descent
74% matchVery Positive85% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
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 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20%, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 8%
- #37 Keeper's Toll
73% matchVery Positive90% of 794 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #38 Never Mourn
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 363 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: Action Roguelike 24%, Perma Death 22%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, RPG 8.8%
- #39 Dungeon Souls
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, RPG 10.3%
- #40 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
73% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%
- #41 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 538 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 16.6%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 9.2%
- #42 The Bleakest Keep
70% matchVery Positive91% of 720 reviews2025
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Third Person 4.6%
- #43 In Celebration of Violence
72% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Perma Death 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #44 Oneiro
72% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Ryan Olah
Windows
Utilize skill, creativity, and knowledge to reach the depths of your mental labyrinth. By collecting and stacking items, gears, and weapons, you'll stand a chance against the brutal manifestations of your fears.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Perma Death 21.7%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #45 Halftime Heroes
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 325 reviews2023
Dev: Bigboot Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, RPG 8.6%
- #46 Dungreed
69% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #47 Pocket Rogues
70% matchVery Positive89% of 613 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Difficult 11.5%, RPG 10.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #48 Netherworld Covenant
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 718 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Perma Death 15%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #49 Project Tower
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Yummy Games
Windows
Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.1%, Third Person 19.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Action 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%
- #50 Revenge of the Mage
68% matchVery Positive84% of 165 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: Roguelike 28.7%, RPG 18.9%, First-Person 18.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action 12.6%
- #51 Himno - The Silent Melody
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 352 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action RPG 7.6%
- #52 Fight To The Death
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Fight To The Death is a roguelite game where you enter an arena filled with hundreds or even thousands of monsters. Utilizing each character's unique skills, collecting powerful items, crafting your own playstyle, and striving to be the last one standing.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelike 21.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, RPG 13.4%, Roguelite 4.7%
- #53 Cryptical Path
67% matchVery Positive88% of 166 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 25.8%, Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Perma Death 12.9%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #54 Lumencraft
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,285 reviews2023
Dev: 2Dynamic GamesPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.4%, Action RPG 22.6%, RPG 17%, Action 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #55 Abandoned Archive
64% matchVery Positive93% of 758 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: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Perma Death 22.8%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #56 Scarlet Tower
65% matchVery Positive81% of 2,385 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelike 23.4%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action 5.6%
- #57 Gatedelvers
67% matchVery Positive91% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: Unikone
Windows
A dungeon-crawling, world-hopping roguelike adventure! Grab your friends, stick dynamite to your sword, throw candles at your foes and die in various exciting ways!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Perma Death 18.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 8.2%
- #58 Nyran Survivors
66% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46%, Roguelike 24.5%, RPG 8.7%, Action 8.3%, Fantasy 7.5%