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 16.8% ★, Perma Death 16%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Action Roguelike 11.1%

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 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Perma Death 12.6%, Loot 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%

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: Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Class-Based 9.3% ★

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 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14%, Swordplay 13.5% ★, Roguelite 13%

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 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 8.8%

Take control of one of 3 mighty heroes to vanquish an evil as old as time. Dodge attacks, slay monsters, and collect items in this bullet-hell dungeon-delving roguelike! Are you ready for the infinite depths?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Perma Death 12%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Loot 9.6%

Fast-paced roguelike survival inspired by Diablo! With only ONE life, battle endless mobs, loot powerful gear, level up, and chase high scores across multiple maps. Quick 5-minute runs packed with retro pixel action!

Why similar: Perma Death 17%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Swordplay 16.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelite 10.5%

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 18.6%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Loot 10.2%

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 16.6%, Swordplay 16.3% ★, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.7%

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%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.9%, Top-Down 8.2%

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 11.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Parody 10.9% ★, Hack and Slash 9.9%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Swordplay 17.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 12.7%

Awaken in a strange world filled with danger, mystery, and forgotten powers. Lands of Fury is a fast-paced action RPG roguelite where every run is unique—battle hordes of enemies, recruit companions, discover hidden abilities, and uncover the secrets of who you truly are.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12.3%, Loot 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 22.6%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Swordplay 16.1% ★, Roguelite 14.1%, Perma Death 11.2%

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 19.3% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Loot 13.4%, Roguelite 12.1%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Perma Death 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.8%

A challenging and small dungeon crawler with a top-down perspective. Find the Gem of Protection to protect the village from evil spirits. Pick apart rocks, find some loot, sell gems, solve small puzzles and upgrade your stats.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 15%, Swordplay 13.6% ★, Loot 13.1%

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 18.8%, Perma Death 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13%, Loot 13%

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 19.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Swordplay 13.6% ★, Arcade 8.3%

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 21%, Roguelite 18.6%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Medieval 8.8%, Top-Down 8.7%

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 24.1%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, 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 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Perma Death 13.3%

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 15.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Class-Based 13.6% ★, Action Roguelike 11.1%

EXPLORE. GAIN POWER. KILL KILL KILL!!!!!!. BOOT A GNOME YEAH!!!! EPIC THIS DUNGEON IS PROCEDURAL AND SO ARE THE UPGRADES ROAM AN EVER CHANGING ENVIRONMENT AND KILL ANYTHING THAT YOU SEE MOVE!!!

Why similar: Perma Death 22.8%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Top-Down 5.2%

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 18.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Swordplay 16.2% ★, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.4%

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 19.1%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.7%

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 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Loot 14.4%, Perma Death 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%

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 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Perma Death 15.7%, Roguelite 10%

Craft your skill tree in this action roguelike where you must utilize skill and creativity to unleash devastating builds, all for one purpose. Break the Cycle. Kill a god.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Class-Based 7.6% ★

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: Loot 23%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Class-Based 10.8% ★, Top-Down 6.8%

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 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Perma Death 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.3%

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 30.7%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Perma Death 12.8%, Medieval 7.7%, Action 6.3%

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 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 13.9%

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 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 14%, Loot 10%

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 18.5%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Class-Based 10% ★

Ragga-Dagga is a Top Down Action Roguelite that focuses on fast-paced melee combat and bringing your enemies down in the quickest way possible!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Medieval 8.8%

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 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 10.2%, Loot 8.5%

Coreless is a roguelike action game of nonstop carnage. Cut through endless swarms, unleash explosive abilities, and snowball into overwhelming power. Every run is a storm of slaughter—kill fast or be crushed. Unlock Addons and talents to grow stronger, then dive back in.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Loot 18.7%, Class-Based 17.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%

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 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Perma Death 11.6%, Roguelite 8.4%

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 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Perma Death 19.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13%

An action roguelike indie game with secrets, loot, necromancy & ability progression from the creator of Songbringer. Each run you build a different sequence of weapons, abilities & relics while keeping your loot, character & world upgrades across runs. Play solo now. Local co-op coming soon.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Loot 12.2%

You've embarked on an adventure in a dungeon. Take out all the monsters that will try to defeat you and survive until the end. Dungeon of Grandmasters is a roguelite game that allows you thousands of combinations to defeat the enemies that appear, allowing you to play alone or with friends.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Perma Death 17%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Class-Based 14.2% ★, Roguelite 13.3%

Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Loot 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11%

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 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Loot 11.6%, Top-Down 8.3%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Loot 14.7%, Roguelite 11.9%

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 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action 6.9%

Battle through procedurally generated dungeons filled with hordes of monstrous foes. Arm yourself with an arsenal of ever-evolving weapons and recruit legendary Heroes. Each dungeon grows more treacherous as you push deeper into the unknown.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Loot 13.1%

Defy fate as you blast your way through a procedural open world, in this spell combo roguelike with thousands of items and hundreds of spells.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Perma Death 18.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 12.6%

Explore this top-down dungeon crawler with semi-randomized levels. Find items like a boomerang and bow and more to defeat enemies, and collect soul crystals to access boss rooms.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.7%, Top-Down 9.6%

It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Loot 14.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action Roguelike 11.6%

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 22.6%, Perma Death 21.3%, Swordplay 17.7% ★, Class-Based 17.6% ★, Top-Down 9.6%

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 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Swordplay 15.6% ★, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Perma Death 9.5%

Devour endless waves of Food Devils in the 2D action roguelike, [Gluttony].Swallow your enemies whole to steal their abilities, and when you're full, unleash a devastating burst.You won't survive without making the best split-second decisions.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Parody 13.2% ★

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 16.8%, Hack and Slash 15%, Swordplay 14.2% ★, Loot 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11%

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 19.9%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Loot 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 11.4%

Life Core is a roguelite action game where you explore uncharted planets. Fight, eliminate your enemies, and when you fall, unleash the power of the Core in your new body. But remember… the system is always watching!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Perma Death 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 14.4%

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: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Loot 16.3%, Roguelite 11.6%

Snake, but you summon the undead in a roguelite horde-survivor dungeon.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Perma Death 18.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Arcade 6.2%