- #1 Rogue Worlds
97% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.8%, Souls-like 15.4%, Roguelike 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 8.1%
- #2 Spirits Abyss
96% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 15.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #3 Axiom Verge
96% matchVery Positive90% of 6,505 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Retro 5.9%
- #4 Anomaly Agent
94% matchVery Positive95% of 9,614 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 12.2%
- #5 Alwa's Awakening
95% matchVery Positive80% of 923 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 9.1%, Side Scroller 7.4%
- #6 Souldiers
94% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Difficult 13.9%, Souls-like 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Action 3.5%
- #7 Wayward Souls
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 233 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.4%, Roguelite 29.2%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Indie 7.5%
- #8 Space Gladiators
91% matchVery Positive90% of 475 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Souls-like 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Difficult 9.6%
- #9 OUTBUDDIES DX
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 285 reviews2019
Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #10 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
91% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Souls-like 41.1%, Metroidvania 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Difficult 6%, Platformer 6%
- #11 Unbound: Worlds Apart
90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Souls-like 14.9%, Difficult 10.9%
- #12 Spelunky
89% matchVery Positive92% of 16,577 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Roguelike 22.1%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 13.8%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #13 Dead Cells
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Souls-like 17.9%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Action Roguelike 8.9%
- #14 ScourgeBringer
89% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 14.1%, Metroidvania 13.7%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #15 Elsie
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Roguelite 10%, Platformer 9.8%
- #16 Summum Aeterna
86% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguelike 16.4%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Difficult 13.3%, Procedural Generation 12.4%
- #17 Katanaut
84% matchVery Positive90% of 381 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.7%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 9%, Action Roguelike 8.9%
- #18 Hell is Other Demons
85% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #19 Hyper Light Drifter
84% matchVery Positive93% of 18,682 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Difficult 20.6%, Metroidvania 18.2%, Souls-like 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 14%
- #20 Pogo Rogue
81% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Roguelike 15.2%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Difficult 11.6%
- #21 Gravity Circuit
81% matchVery Positive94% of 3,556 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Platformer 27%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Retro 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #22 Aeterna Noctis
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,022 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 25.8%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%
- #23 illumine
83% matchVery Positive84% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Dejima
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
- #24 Roguelands
82% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Platformer 8%, Roguelite 8%
- #25 Skelly Selest
80% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Difficult 10%
- #26 30XX
77% matchVery Positive91% of 2,768 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #27 Spiritfall
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%
- #28 Chasm
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,681 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 11%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #29 MoonQuest
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2020
Dev: Wizard Mode
Windows
A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!
Why similar: Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Action Roguelike 7.8%
- #30 Hollow Knight
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 542,706 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
- #31 Environmental Station Alpha
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,627 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Difficult 7.8%, Retro 5%
- #32 Nightmare: The Lunatic
75% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18%, Souls-like 17.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #33 Risk of Rain (2013)
76% matchVery Positive93% of 29,799 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Roguelike 23.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Difficult 9.9%, Perma Death 7.1%
- #34 Rift Keeper
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Souls-like 16.2%, Platformer 6.2%
- #35 After Death
77% matchVery Positive89% of 167 reviews2017
Dev: After Death Team
Windows
After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Platformer 9.8%, Retro 7.6%
- #36 Trinity Fusion
74% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 22.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Platformer 11.3%
- #37 Shattered Realm Rebirth
73% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
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 31.9%, Roguelite 28%, Roguelike 24.6%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 5.2%
- #38 Last Vanguard
73% matchVery Positive85% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
Windows
Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 23.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%
- #39 The Rogue Prince of Persia
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,590 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Roguelite 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Platformer 14.5%
- #40 Brainmelter Deluxe
75% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, Difficult 15.3%, Procedural Generation 14%, Platformer 13.8%, Perma Death 13.6%
- #41 Astral Ascent
70% matchVery Positive95% of 8,306 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Roguelike 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Platformer 12.3%
- #42 Dunjungle
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #43 Foregone
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 9%
- #44 Overture
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 27.8%, Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 7.6%
- #45 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
71% matchVery Positive82% of 5,138 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Difficult 8.5%
- #46 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
70% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 12%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #47 Auridia
67% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: Reed Molbak
Windows · Mac
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.4%, Platformer 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Adventure 4.2%, Action 4%
- #48 MO:Astray
69% matchVery Positive92% of 5,040 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Difficult 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%
- #49 Ether Loop
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 13.1%, Perma Death 11.5%, Difficult 11.3%, Action 9.8%
- #50 Bard's Gold
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, Difficult 13.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #51 Guns of Fury
66% matchVery Positive88% of 892 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #52 Super Dungeon Boy
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Platformer 17.3%, Difficult 15.3%, Retro 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
- #53 Noita
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Roguelike 23.2%, Difficult 19.7%, Perma Death 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #54 Frauki's Adventure!
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Souls-like 28.6%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #55 Mana Spark
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 690 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 12%, Procedural Generation 11.9%
- #56 Obsurity
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 48%, Difficult 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 4%
- #57 Blasphemous
64% matchVery Positive90% of 63,499 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 27.7%, Difficult 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Platformer 6.6%
- #58 20XX
66% matchVery Positive91% of 4,534 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #59 Loot River
67% matchMixed68% of 456 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: Souls-like 24.3%, Roguelike 13%, Difficult 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.9%