Games Like Back To The Dark

Enter the dungeon to get the coveted sacred flour in this sword-focused action-roguelike. Make your way through bizarre and/or cute bread creatures thanks to the weapons and resources you'll find along the way, and if you don't succeed, try again, as the dungeon will have changed.

Why similar: Swordplay 17.2%, Perma Death 16%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Action Roguelike 10.9%

Forgotten Cave is a roguelite dungeon crawler featuring endless procedurally generated dungeons. Collect loot, find powerful upgrades, and survive as long as you can in this mysterious cave!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Perma Death 12.7%, Loot 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.5%

Grimspire is a 2D pixel-art action game that blends loot farming with extraction gameplay. Descend into the Abyssal Spire, grind for gear, socket runes to forge Runewords, and stack Affinity Bonds to build your ultimate setup. Extract with your spoils—or risk it all to push one floor deeper.

Why similar: Loot 18.1%, Swordplay 16.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Perma Death 11.5%

Blade and Burden is a rogue lite dungeon crawler where choices aren't as simple as they seem. Play as adventurers who fight their way through an absurd palace while subjected to the whims of a mysterious observer. Will you be able to remove your burden?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Class-Based 9.1%

In this action-packed rogue-lite hack-and-slash, string together attacks, dodges, and throws as you step into the shoes of The Inspector, a corporate assassin tasked with eliminating the Four Alchemists.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Swordplay 13.8%, Roguelite 12.5%

Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.

Why similar: Swordplay 15.6%, Perma Death 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Loot 12%

Play as Cyrus, a medieval knight, in this top-down action roguelike. Battle your way through endless procedurally generated dungeons filled with coins and weapons. Discover rare, powerful modifiers and test your skills against a variety of deadly foes.

Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 8.5%

Three heroes. Three entirely different games. Master unique abilities, dodge relentless bullet-hell attacks, and fight your way through ever-changing halls. Are you ready for the infinite depths?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Perma Death 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Loot 9.4%

Dungeonfall throws players straight into retro action with crisp pixel art and intuitive controls. A nostalgic rush for veterans, yet the perfect entry point for Action/Adventure newcomers. Multiple modes keep the adventure fresh: endure endless Survival, or brave the perilous depths of The Dungeon.

Why similar: Perma Death 17%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Swordplay 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelite 10.1%

A magical Diskette opens a portal in your office, pulling you into endless dungeons where survival depends on adapting, fighting, and collecting corrupted data to unlock the next world. With a wide variety of powers and weapons, every run offers a different challenge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Swordplay 14.7%, Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%

Assume control of a courageous adventurer and blaze through monster infested mazes. Dance with death as you balance fighting with scavenging for loot and power in this classic-arcade inspired roguelike.

Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Top-Down 8.1%

Caveshifter is a dungeon-crawling Roguelike. Build your character and engage in fast-paced melee combat that blends Hack'n'Slash action with Souls-like precision. Fight your way through mysterious, ever-changing labyrinth in a dark fantasy world.

Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Loot 9.9%

A melee based horde survival game. You are a knight wielding an oversized greatsword. Whirl it around in circles and use your blade's momentum to slash through endless hordes of monsters. But take care! You'll get dizzy from all the spinning!

Why similar: Perma Death 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Swordplay 16.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.3%

Curse of Deflection is an action roguelike where you bounce through a dungeon. Hit enemies with your weapons but watch out for where your trajectory leads next. Choose an adventurer and enter the dungeon to find loot and powerful weapons. Choose your build carefully because death comes at you fast.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Loot 12.4%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

Castle Heck is a procedurally generated dungeon crawler that combines elements you love from Metroidvania with the chaos of Enter the Gungeon.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Parody 11.1% ★, Hack and Slash 10.1%

Help Samurado, a samurai avocado, seek REVENGE for his fallen family members. Hack and slash your way through HORDES of enemies to achieve higher levels of Samurai mastery and avenge your children's gruesome toast spread ending.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Swordplay 16.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Perma Death 11.2%

A Top Down Samurai Rogue Lite. Defend a village from an army of Oni.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Swordplay 17.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.2%

Fight through a dangerous dungeon with an ever-growing army of synchronized doubles in this chaotic roguelike.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Top-Down 7.4%

Ezmeralda is an action-packed top-down RPG where you explore dangerous dungeons, battle powerful bosses, and collect legendary loot. Master fast-paced combat, uncover hidden secrets, and forge your path through a world of adventure.

Why similar: Swordplay 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Loot 13%, Roguelite 11.7%

A fast top-down action roguelite. Every run: new floors, new loot, a new build. Chain hundreds of weapons and upgrades into something absurd, dodge through hazard rooms and arenas, and dethrone eight monster kings. Play solo or drop in with up to 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Loot 19.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 9.7%

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: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Perma Death 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Loot 12.7%

Barbarization is a roguelite dungeon crawler with elements of bullet hell and horde survival. Experiment with complex progression systems to create unique and powerful characters. Defeat hordes of undead and face challenging bosses to reclaim your lands and restore civilization.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Loot 14.5%, Perma Death 12.8%, Roguelite 12.6%

You are the hero inside the storybook of an obsessed author pondering with his life’s work. Explore repeating worlds, befriend a talking scarecrow and swing your sword really fast, while uncovering the true, overarching adventure within.

Why similar: Perma Death 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Swordplay 13.9%, Arcade 8.3%

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 24.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Perma Death 13.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%

Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible!

Why similar: Swordplay 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Class-Based 13.4%, Action Roguelike 10.9%

Raise your shield. Indulge Lady Tallowmere and her lovingly violent dungeons. New rooms are created every time you play. How deep can you delve?

Why similar: Perma Death 18.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Loot 15.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%

Fight. Loot. Forge. Repeat. Arena of the Forge is a pixel art endless arena battler. Fight through waves of enemies and bosses to collect and forge stronger gear in the Arena or enter the Onslaught for a boss rush experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Loot 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Swordplay 9.3%

Calling all Heroes! The age of knights is in its twilight, but the people still require your aid! Venture through various randomly-generated locales, complete quests and take down fearsome bosses. Return to your home estate to construct new buildings, equip powerful weapons, and rally new heroes!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action 9%, Medieval 8.9%

Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.

Why similar: Perma Death 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Swordplay 14.6%, Loot 12.2%, Action Roguelike 10.9%

Defy hordes of undead as a paladin. Strike, dodge, and chain devastating abilities through cursed graveyards in this action roguelike. Evolve your Oath, collect ancient relics and unleash deadly combos every run.

Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Swordplay 16.6%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 11%

Monster Portal is a roguelite with dungeon-crawler like elements. It follows one of your world's last few powerful heroes, sent on a quest to rid the planet of monsters and their gruesome overlords that have overtaken your world from hellish dimensions.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.3%

GET MAZED is a ruthless PvE action roguelite. Solo or in co-op, dive into a procedurally generated labyrinth. Wield deadly weapons and carve a bloody path through hordes of monsters to challenge the Warden of the Maze and fight for your escape.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Loot 14.1%, Perma Death 14%, Action Roguelike 13.4%

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 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16%, Roguelite 15.9%, Perma Death 14.7%

Join the epic journey of a sword rising from dungeons to the surface. Defeat enemies, grow stronger, and return to your master because they need you!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Perma Death 15.7%, Roguelite 9.6%

Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelite 11.9%

Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Loot 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Class-Based 10.5%, Top-Down 6.7%

Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Perma Death 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.8%

Thrown into a strange world by an angel, you’ll fight, adapt, and evolve in this action-packed roguelike. Combine insane powers, conquer new worlds with each run, and face relentless enemies. Will you rise as the hero—or fall trying?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Perma Death 12.8%, Medieval 7.7%, Action 6.5%

A dark-fantasy roguelite dungeon crawler. Choose a class and descend through ever-shifting caverns, battling tier-scaled monsters floor by floor. Death takes your gear, but the artifacts you recover are yours forever. Loot, craft, and return to town to grow stronger.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Loot 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 10.7%

Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, 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: Perma Death 22.1%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 13.5%

Felbound is an action roguelike with a healthy dose of RPG. Explore the abyss of an ancient temple and fight the shadows, using a combination of weapons, spells, and ephemeral blessings. Uncover a myriad of secrets, save friends, and become a powerful god of destruction!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Loot 9.8%

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 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Class-Based 9.8%

For the Glory of Wilson is an action roguelite where you recruit allies who fight alongside you and influence every battle.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 5%

HobGob is a dungeon crawler roguelike, where you have to clear dungeons, clear the dungeon bosses and get to the stage's megaboss in order to clear it and move to the next one.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Class-Based 16.4%, Loot 15.3%, Perma Death 12.2%

In this roguelike dungeon crawler, take on the role of Raven, a mysterious woman fighting her way through hell. Defeat enemies, collect their souls, and use them to barter for an arsenal of relics to claim the powers of the Seven Deadly Sins and grow stronger throughout your expeditions.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 9.9%, Loot 8.3%

Hack and slash through hordes of enemies and formidable bosses. Enhance your abilities with each skill pickup, augmenting your dash, melee combos, and powerful spells as you grow stronger. Uncover the mysteries of this captivating 3D top-down action-packed roguelike adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Perma Death 11.6%, Roguelite 8.1%

Tavern & Tombs is an action roguelite looter set in a dark fantasy world. Explore procedural dungeons, blast hordes of monsters with powerful magic, and collect epic loot. Return to your tavern to brew potions and spend essence on permanent upgrades before your next run into the crypts!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Perma Death 21%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.8%

Cardcaster is a small roguelike dungeon crawler. Dive into monster-filled depths, wielding ability cards as your weapon. Slash through enemies and bosses as you descend, building your deck and unleashing powerful combinations. Craft a new path to victory with each run by mastering card synergies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Loot 11.3%, Top-Down 8.2%

Slaughter your way through hordes of enemies. Fight alone, or with up to 4 players co-op. Complete dungeons and other missions to earn your place next to the king's throne. Upgrade your gear with the loot you bring from the missions, if you make it back that is...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Swordplay 15.9%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Perma Death 9.5%

In this top-down game you must think creatively to speed through waves of enemies, while staying alive. You are a samurai and to restore peace to the lands of Yarbil you must defeat the Trials of Yarbil.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Perma Death 21.2%, Swordplay 18%, Class-Based 17.2%, Top-Down 9.4%

Killmist Enclave offers a captivating blend of randomly generated items and battles with challenging combat that increases in difficulty as you progress. Earn coins, souls and loot with each encounter to enhance your equipment before your next battle. But beware: death lurks patiently.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Action 7.2%

Magical Monster is a casual action game with heavy Rogue-like elements where you explore randomly generated lands. Play at your own pace as you slay monsters, level, upgrade and make a solid build. But do it before you face the champion of the land.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Perma Death 19.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 12.5%

Coreless is a single-player action roguelite with active combat, enemy swarms, randomized gear, and risk-reward loot choices. Aim your abilities, build around Powers and Equipment, and unlock Talents and Research to shape future runs.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Loot 18.3%, Class-Based 17.1%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 14.1%

Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Loot 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 12%

Descend into a cursed arena where every time you get killed your soul bounces to your last victim. Soul Ricochet is a fast-paced 2D action arena game where death changes the way you fight.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action 6.9%