Games Like Ascendant

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 28.5%, Roguelite 23%, Platformer 18.9%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action-roguelite that features fluid combat and deep character progression similar to Ascendant.

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 34.7%, Roguelite 23%, Platformer 15.2%, RPG 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, unforgiving platformer-roguelite that emphasizes environmental interaction and difficult combat.

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-brawling roguelite that perfectly captures the beat-'em-up style and local co-op focus of the seed game.

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 34.2%, Roguelite 26.3%, Platformer 24.5%, RPG 9.5%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines platform fighter mechanics with roguelite elements, offering the same high-intensity combat feel.

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 30.4%, Roguelite 27.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging 2D action-roguelite that rewards careful platforming and strategic character builds.

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.5%, Roguelite 18.3%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished beat-'em-up roguelite that focuses on cooperative dungeon crawling and satisfying combat feedback.

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 41.8%, Roguelite 28.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 8.1%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that blends dungeon crawling with platforming and a wide variety of gear upgrades.

Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelite 17.8%, RPG 14.4%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down beat-'em-up roguelite that shares the same chaotic energy and cooperative potential.

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: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Platformer 25.6%, Roguelite 25.4%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D action-roguelite that offers the same fast-paced, platforming-heavy combat loop.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Local Co-Op 26.6%, RPG 18.3%, Action 10.9%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D souls-like that captures the dark, atmospheric, and difficult nature of the seed game.

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.2%, Roguelite 22.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Action 11.2%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features rapid-fire 2D action and a unique ability-swapping system that mirrors the blessing mechanics of Ascendant.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.4%, Platformer 23.7%, Roguelite 21%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, comic-book-styled platformer-roguelite that prioritizes speed and aggressive combat.

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: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Platformer 24.9%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer-roguelite that rewards exploration and mastery of movement mechanics.

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Platformer 20.7%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Action 12.5%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated beat-'em-up platformer that emphasizes cooperative play and stylish combat.

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.2%, Platformer 33.1%, Action 10.1%, Roguelite 8%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An extremely fast-paced, brutal 2D action game that demands precision and quick reflexes.

Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 41.7%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, souls-like platformer that emphasizes boss encounters and atmospheric exploration.

Infected Shelter is an ultra-violent rogue-lite post-apocalyptic beat'em up. Singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Beat 'em up 24.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A violent beat-'em-up roguelite that features deep character customization and procedural levels.

TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Roguelite 16.6%, Indie 7.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A punishingly difficult platformer-roguelite that requires extreme precision and patience.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Platformer 57.6%, Action 27.5%, Indie 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-metal-inspired 2D action-platformer that provides a similarly intense and unforgiving combat experience.

The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Platformer 17.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, RPG 13%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-roguelite that focuses on simple, effective combat and dungeon progression.

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: Platformer 38.1%, Roguelite 23.1%, RPG 10.6%, Action 10%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelite that excels in progression and challenging, skill-based combat encounters.

Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 42.8%, Platformer 25.8%, RPG 14.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that provides a challenging experience with a focus on metroidvania-style exploration.

Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Roguelite 31.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 6.2%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical action-roguelite that focuses on precise combat and platforming within a hostile world.

Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.

Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Action 29.2%, Adventure 23.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic dungeon-crawling experience with strong co-op elements and varied character classes.

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.6%, Platformer 32.6%, Action 10%, Adventure 6.5%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer-roguelite that offers quick, repeatable runs and simple, effective combat.

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Action 4.2%

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: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, RPG 11.8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelite that focuses on massive hordes of enemies and powerful loot drops.

Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. Aurorium continent is just a board of gods game. You can obtain artifacts by slaying enemies. How to use the power of artifacts, to play the game of gods? To end the game ? Or just be a god yourself. Artifact Seeker, Your choice.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.5%, Roguelite 37.2%, Indie 7.9%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelite that focuses on massive power scaling and bullet-hell survival.

Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge?

Why similar: RPG 52.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 20%

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Roguelite 28.9%, Action 10.9%, Indie 7.9%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelite that incorporates souls-like combat mechanics into a 2D perspective.

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.7%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelite that features local co-op and a focus on hack-and-slash combat.

Ascending to Immortal "is a horizontal board combat adventure game with a cultivation theme. You are the last bloodline of a cultivation family. In this era of sparse spiritual energy, in this gradually recovering spiritual forest, it will be your last chance to embark on the path of immortality.

Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Adventure 27.9%, Roguelite 23.2%, Indie 6.9%

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Platformer 47.5%, Action 16.9%, RPG 13.5%, Adventure 12%, Indie 10%

Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.1%, Roguelite 30.8%, RPG 10.5%, Action 7.2%, Indie 6.7%

Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Beat 'em up 26.2%, Roguelite 22.2%, Action 8.8%, RPG 7.8%

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 41.6%, Roguelite 29.4%, RPG 12.4%, Action 8.1%, Indie 6.6%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Platformer 46.8%, RPG 17.8%, Action 14.4%, Beat 'em up 10.2%, Indie 8.9%

Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.

Why similar: Roguelite 44.2%, Local Co-Op 34.3%, RPG 13.6%, Action 7.9%

Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.4%, Roguelite 39.6%, Action 11%

Welcome to the first layer of hell! Climb out from the ever-changing abyss while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons in this vertical platformer rogue-lite.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Beat 'em up 20.3%, Action 19.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Indie 14.7%

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 31.1%, Platformer 23.5%, Roguelite 21.4%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Action 4.6%

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 44.8%, Roguelite 35.2%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 2%

Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.1%, Action 26.9%, Adventure 21.3%, RPG 14.1%, Indie 3.6%

Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...

Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.3%, Action 29.2%, Adventure 14.5%

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.2%, Platformer 23.3%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Roguelite 10.4%, Action 6.2%

Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.8%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 9.2%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Platformer 56.4%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 9.1%

Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.8%, Roguelite 23.6%, Action 10.9%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Indie 6.6%

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

Why similar: Platformer 52.1%, Action 27.1%, Adventure 20.8%

Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.8%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 20.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 6.1%

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 37.4%, Roguelite 30.1%, RPG 16.3%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 5.5%

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 65.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 12.4%

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 49%, Roguelite 39.6%, RPG 11.4%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, RPG 26.5%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 11.1%

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Roguelite 35.3%, RPG 11.9%, Action 8.9%

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

Why similar: Platformer 54.4%, RPG 20.9%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 10.3%

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 40.3%, Roguelite 34.7%, RPG 14.2%, Action 10.8%

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Roguelite 39.5%, Action Roguelike 36.5%, RPG 15.9%, Action 8%