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Games Like Avencast: Rise of the Mage

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action RPG, RPG, Hack and Slash, Action.

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Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.

Reviews: Mixed — 69% — of 714 reviews
Released: 2010-03-17
Developer: ClockStone
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 24 min
Mean playtime: 5.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 29%

Overview

Avencast: Rise of the Mage is a unique cult classic that blends third-person action-RPG combat with a complex spell-combo system and dungeon-crawling progression. These recommendations prioritize games that offer satisfying, fast-paced combat, deep character customization, and immersive dungeon exploration, moving away from simple bullet-heaven mechanics toward more traditional action-RPG experiences.

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    97% matchVery Positive86% of 6,421 reviews2015
    Dev: Haemimont Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action RPG 27.6%, Isometric 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, RPG 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features highly fluid, action-oriented combat with jump mechanics and weapon-based skill sets that mirror the intensity of Avencast.

  2. #2 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
    Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

    Why similar: Action RPG 25.3%, RPG 15.8%, Character Customization 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Fantasy 7.8%

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  3. #3 Grim Dawn
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
    Dev: Crate Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Action RPG 51.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Isometric 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Dungeon Crawler 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A premier action-RPG that provides extensive build customization and a dark, atmospheric world to explore.

  4. #4 Torchlight II
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 reviews2012
    Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action RPG 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, RPG 10.3%, Isometric 4.7%

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    94% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
    Dev: WOLCEN Studio
    Windows
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    Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Action RPG 14.8%, Isometric 13.7%, Character Customization 10.8%

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Action RPG 17.3%, Isometric 12%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, isometric action-RPG that focuses on fast-paced combat and loot-driven dungeon progression.

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  8. #8 Magicka
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 31,871 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

    Why similar: Magic 31%, RPG 22.1%, Fantasy 19.2%, Action 11.2%, Action RPG 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on a complex, combo-based spellcasting system that rewards experimentation similar to the core mechanic of Avencast.

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    Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Action RPG 14%, Roguelike 11%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on item-based progression and challenging combat encounters within a dark, dungeon-crawling setting.

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    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 9.4%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    84% matchMixed64% of 366 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.3%, Roguelike 27.4%, RPG 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Action 4.6%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    80% matchVery Positive91% of 7,240 reviews2009
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,351 reviews2013
    Dev: WildTangent
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,901 reviews2011
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.4%, Isometric 20.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 7.8%

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    78% matchVery Positive94% of 31,025 reviews2014
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Action RPG 31.5%, Isometric 27%, Story Rich 12%, RPG 11.9%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

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    76% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac
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    77% matchMixed63% of 308 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
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    75% matchMixed51% of 822 reviews2012
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    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 715 reviews2025
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    71% matchVery Positive91% of 9,468 reviews2018
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    73% matchMixed64% of 153 reviews2020
    Dev: Ortharion project
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
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    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 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 19.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 12.8%

  47. #47 Eternium
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 4,363 reviews2023
    Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Top-Down 9%

  48. #48 Ash & Rust
    69% matchMixed69% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: Ash and Rust Studios
    Windows

    For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 16.9%, Isometric 13.2%, Character Customization 12%, Dark Fantasy 10%

  49. #49 Hollow Survivors
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 181 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: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Roguelike 11.1%

  50. #50 The Curse Of Yendor
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
    Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
    Windows

    Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 28.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Magic 8.3%, Fantasy 7.9%

  51. #51 Rune Break
    69% matchMixed63% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: SuperBlast
    Windows

    Cut down Thousands of enemies, from the undead to the mysterious creatures of the night to save the world from the impending doom, Rune Break is a Fantasy Rogue-lite where you fight hordes of enemies with casual elements.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, RPG 7.5%

  52. #52 Last Mage
    67% matchMixed63% of 74 reviews2026
    Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Spellcrafting and backpack management combined in one bullet heaven rougelite. As the Last Mage you get a task to explore dungeons filled with monsters and find the source of the disaster plaguing this world.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 17%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

  53. #53 Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 171 reviews2023
    Dev: Gambir StudioPub: PQube
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the greaves of King Arthur in this fantasy action roguelite and wield the Broken Excalibur in a quest to rescue the scattered citizens of Camelot, vanquish the calamitous Void Giant, and escape from the Astral Dimension once and for all.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 11.8%

  54. #54 The Rangers In The South
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 798 reviews2025
    Dev: DPA Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Roguelike 13.8%, Character Customization 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%

  55. #55 Heretical
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
    Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Isometric 12.7%

  56. #56 Iesabel
    72% matchMostly Negative31% of 758 reviews2013
    Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 46%, RPG 24.2%, Action RPG 21.7%, Action 8%

  57. #57 Break the Empire
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 122 reviews2025
    Dev: Edym Pixels
    Windows

    Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Action RPG 26.7%, Hack and Slash 14%, Top-Down 10.8%, Magic 9.8%

  58. #58 The Awakener: Forgotten Oath
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 243 reviews2023
    Dev: TANER GAMESPub: Gamera Games
    Windows

    The Awakener: Forgotten Oath is a rogue-like action game with a highly flexible combat system. ACT and Rogue-like lovers will embark on a thrilling adventure in a magical world called Sylvalond.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Action RPG 21.6%, Roguelike 14%, RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

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