- #1 Pocket Rogues
96% matchVery Positive89% of 580 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 7.1%
- #2 Rasetsu Fumaden
96% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: exeCUTEPub: GAMER Plan
Windows
In the Edo period, in a world where demons, humans, and gods exist together, Rasetsu Raki, a princess of the demon tribe who possesses great sealing powers, helps people and defeats the enemies by skillfully using various 'sword techniques' and 'barrier techniques'.
Why similar: Martial Arts 22.6% ★, Souls-like 16.7%, Swordplay 16.7%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #3 Isles of Krom
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Floppy Goat Inc.
Windows
Isles of Krom is a dark fantasy top-down extraction ARPG blending challenging visceral combat with a high-stakes extraction loop. Craft and upgrade gear for your Ward before deploying them into the perilous Krom archipelago to retrieve vital materials and halt the creeping Corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Perma Death 17.3%, Swordplay 15.3%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #4 Soul Survivor
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Otter GamesPub: Green Otter Entertainment
Windows
Soul Survivor is an action rogue-lite dungeon crawler, where you upgrade your character by killing hordes of monsters to become strong enough to defeat dark souls inspired bosses and gain their abilities!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Swordplay 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #5 Murim Survival
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 267 reviews2026
Dev: Sunwood Games
Windows
Murim Survival is a survival roguelite game where you must survive against constant waves of enemies within a limited time. Explore a dying world, acquire martial arts, equipment, and traits, and be reborn as a hero of Murim.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.3% ★, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Action RPG 14%, Roguelike 12.1%, RPG 7.7%
- #6 V.E.D.A: The Awakening of Souls
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tripearl Games
Windows
V.E.D.A is a Soulslike training game with weighty combat and exploration. The protagonist, awakened with no memory, undergoes combat training in a training simulator and uncovers hidden secrets. You too can enter the Soulslike genre. Don't hesitate.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action RPG 11.1%, Perma Death 10.4%
- #7 Scholar of the Arcane Arts
91% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Courtesy of EndoPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Scholar of the Arcane Arts is a Roguelike Action RPG where every spell you cast interacts with one another. Learn new spells, solve puzzles, unlock secret dungeons, and defeat monstrous beings to save the world invaded by five Planes of magic!
Why similar: Perma Death 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #8 The Tower of Worth
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Nevertheless StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
The Tower of Worth is ego-changing action game. You become one of the numerous Challengers and You must overcome ordeals and competition to climb the highest point of the tower. Steal competitors' skills, get new ability by investing your worth and control your action to get a wanted ego.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #9 Interitus
91% matchMixed69% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Studio MankeliPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
Embark on a dangerous journey to a monastery where only death and decay remain. Explore the cursed hellscape and fight against challenging monsters in a realistic 3D-environment. Each play-session is unique from the previous one thanks to a randomized dungeon, with handcrafted rooms.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Swordplay 15.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #10 Wild Tower
90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jianan
Windows
Wild Tower is a Three Kingdoms-themed 2D top-down dark fantasy action-adventure game with light Rogue elements. Step into the perilous tower, explore unknown rooms, scavenge powerful equipment, and confront formidable enemies lurking within in life-threatening battles.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 10.3%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #11 Celestial DEUS + Aleatores Palace
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BatpolygonPub: MadeByBatpolygon
Windows · Linux
Face deities in a brutal Souls-like boss rush where each victory grants you a new power. Dive into an intense story campaign or test your limits in Aleatores' Palace, an infinite rogue-lite mode where death is just a new beginning.
Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 12.4%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #12 Fiend's Isle
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: iwilliams
Windows
Explore dungeons, collect loot, fight skeletons! First person roguelike action in a retro package.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.8%, Swordplay 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #13 Backpack Immortal Tale
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Buding Games
Windows
一款修仙主题的背包管理+肉鸽爬塔游戏,获取各具特色的神器、构建强大的套路、挑战其他玩家道友,一念成仙吧!
Why similar: Martial Arts 30.7% ★, Perma Death 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #14 DUNGEON SLASHER
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 96PercentPub: Emay Games
Windows
Navigate maps filled with enemies, destroying all who get in your way! Use a variety of character, artifact, and skill synergies to defeat the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 16.4%, Action RPG 16.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #15 Slice Of Ages
86% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: QuWhack
Windows
A top down action rpg with rougelike elements. You'll encounter plenty of opposition trying to make your way to the Slice of Ages. Slice your way through hordes of enemies with unique relics in order to stop Dastardly Duck.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.7%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Swordplay 18.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, RPG 9%
- #16 Blade
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 意远工作室
Windows
"Soulblade: Dawnbreaker" is a sidescrolling action-adventure that packs satisfying combat with immersive story exploration! Every run offers a fresh journey—are you ready to rise to the challenge? If your edge remains undrawn, can youth truly be called youth?
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Martial Arts 15.4% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Action RPG 10.8%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #17 Berserk Warrior: Infinite Roguelike
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Valter Negreiros
Windows
Roguelike 2.5D action game about defeating monsters and bosses with soulslike mechanics. Your character is a Sword Warrior and you can choose permanent and temporary upgrades as you play and infinite upgrades with each attempt.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Swordplay 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #18 Slashvival
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Slashvival is a third-person action RPG with roguelite elements. Use swords to fight mutant creatures in a medieval low-poly world. Survive intense battles and rescue your family in this thrilling hack-and-slash adventure!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Swordplay 15.9%, Perma Death 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #19 Souls of Tartarus
84% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Neon Notes Studio
Windows
Souls of Tartarus is a "Rogue-lite", "Souls-like" inspiered Top-Down Dungeon Crawler. A gamble with the ruler of the Underworld "Tartarus" gives you a last chance to be reborn. Can you defeat his Generals that became lazy and set in there ways? No Checkpoints. No Saves. One Run, One Chance.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Swordplay 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #20 Edge Ember
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lingo Game
Windows
Edge Ember is a top-down action Roguelike game. You will play characters of different professions, embark on a threatening journey, challenge forces from all sides, and find the answer to save the city-state and the tribe.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #21 Rogue Blight
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a souls-like, rogue-lite, combat focused RPG. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Meet other struggling heroes. Death will be punishing, but you will get stronger with every journey. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Perma Death 17.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #22 Bastion: Gauntlet of the Chosen
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hot Knife Studios
Windows
An action RPG where scars are your skill points. No health bars, only instinct. As a gladiator in a tyrannical world, you fight to survive. Your choice: the regime's celebrated champion, or the rebellion's secret symbol? In a world that remembers your every deed.
Why similar: Martial Arts 23.2% ★, Souls-like 18.7%, Swordplay 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #23 Swordmancy
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Kacaronte
Windows
Become a Swordmancer, warriors capable of using an arsenal of living weapons to defeat their enemies. Level up, get upgrades and evolve your weapons into stronger versions in this roguelike survivor game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action RPG 14%, Swordplay 12%, Roguelite 10%
- #24 Moonlight Traveler
80% matchMixed55% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Action RPG 11.7%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #25 Shadow of the Depth
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.4%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 10.4%
- #26 Nova Odessa - The Strange Tower
81% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Leonardo Alexandrino
Windows
Nova Odessa - The Strange Tower is an action / adventure roguelike where you play as a demon hunter lost in a haunted tower. Explore the tower and find new weapons and items to fight demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.4%, Souls-like 15.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 12.2%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #27 Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Justdan
Windows
Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar is an action RPG-roguelike set in the mythic world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, where ancient gods, demons, and forgotten powers collide.
Why similar: Martial Arts 19.6% ★, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Action RPG 16.1%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #28 Grim Knight
79% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: SUPERita
Windows
explore dungeons, collect powerful relics, defeat monsters. Hoards of unique monsters with speciel abilities are guarding the dungeons from you. Use and combine a ton of diffrent relics and weapons to get stronger and cut through them and their bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #29 Grapple Souls
77% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Andrei Racoviteanu
Windows
I wanted to see if I could capture the deliberate, punishing combat that makes these games work. This isn't a sprawling 100 hour RPG. It's a small, focused slice of a world that doesn't care if you live or die. If you miss slowly opening doors like an anime character, you'll love this.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Action RPG 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, RPG 8%
- #30 Helmet Head
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Perma Death 13.2%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #31 洞天
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Akashi game
Windows
关于这款游戏在充满怪物的洞天中,坚持到最后并击杀boss,夺取洞天的灵气!通过类似幸运房东的升级系统组成你的牌库,对你的能力进行提升、使能力进化!你将成为洞天的幸存者,还是会成为一抔黄土?
Why similar: Swordplay 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Action RPG 15%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #32 Skelemental: Monk's Fury
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jamin Games
Windows
Reborn as the Skeleton Monk after a deadly betrayal, you scour a ravaged and corrupted land to find your captured lover and exact revenge on the one who killed you. Master impactful martial arts combos imbued with elemental power to avenge your own death and bring balance to the land of Mortis.
Why similar: Martial Arts 33.5% ★, Souls-like 26.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Magic 6%
- #33 暖雪 Warm Snow
75% matchVery Positive93% of 38,648 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Martial Arts 30.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #34 Shadow Angel
76% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Bluecharm
Windows
This game is a domestic third person RPG action soul game with female protagonists. In the process of fighting against the dark forces, you will continue to become stronger. Use multiple skills flexibly to defeat the enemy in bloody battle.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Swordplay 17.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #35 Rogue Girl
75% matchMixed68% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Kishi GamesPub: Genet Games
Windows
Rogue Girl is a roguelike game that will immerse you in an exciting adventure, where you will play as a beautiful devil girl called upon to fight an army of sinister zombies. Your path of progress depends on your decisions. Various types of enemies, random rooms, and skills.
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #36 The Lighthouse Is My Home
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mason Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lighthouse Is My Home is a dynamic roguelite in which you play as a lighthouse keeper. A mysterious island full of dangers, events and secrets awaits you. Explore, die, revive again, but don't let the lighthouse fire go out!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action RPG 10.7%
- #37 Lost Sector
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Invariant Games
Windows
Explore the sci-fi world of Lost Sector and master the souls-like combat. Defy overwhelming odds to overcome evolving creatures and gradually changing environments in this unforgiving third-person action-roguelike.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Perma Death 19.5%, Swordplay 18%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12%
- #38 You Will Not Survive
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dethsoft
Windows
You Will Not Survive is an Action Roguelike that combines RPG Leveling, Dungeon Crawling, and Fast-Paced Bullet Hell Combat. Embrace death in this dark fantasy adventure as you try to discover your purpose and origins within The Forsaken Lands. Only you can decide the fate of this scarred world.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 11%
- #39 Baker's Agony
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: GhostVault
Windows · Linux
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 22%, Perma Death 20.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #40 The Ethernal Spiral
72% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Chic BuildPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
The Eternal Spiral is an immersive fantasy action RPG that blends intense combat, with an interesting time loop mechanic that ensures that every time playing feels unique.
Why similar: Souls-like 30%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Swordplay 11.8%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #41 Resurgis: Rise of the Dead
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoldArrow Games
Windows
Resurgis is a 3D dark fantasy action game blending souls-like combat with rogue-lite dungeon crawling. Dismember your enemies with brutal finishers, draft cards in every room to build your unique playstyle, and master a relentless loop where death is only the beginning.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Swordplay 12.4%, Action RPG 9.7%
- #42 Slash or Die
74% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: ClickGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…
Why similar: Martial Arts 24.9% ★, Souls-like 22%, Perma Death 16.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #43 An Amazing Wizard
69% matchVery Positive85% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Perma Death 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #44 Myrath's Curse
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TavernKeyPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Survive the dangers of Myrath’s diverse regions. Choose a weapon, cross its portals, loot ancient treasures, and enhance your combat skills. Face epic challenges to become a living Legend.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #45 Pixelegend
69% matchPositive91% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: 躲猫猫游戏
Windows
In this fantasy world, you will become an adventurer, gradually understanding the world, becoming stronger through weapons and equipment, and gradually resolving various crises.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Action RPG 15.5%, Swordplay 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, RPG 8%
- #46 Avernoth
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Outlandish Development
Windows
Sealed away in an ancient alternate dimension, you must find a way to break free. In this fantasy action roguelike, uncover a variety of spells to cast your way through waves of hostile magical apparitions. Discover the secrets of Avernoth to make escape possible. Do you have what it takes?
Why similar: Souls-like 19.9%, Action RPG 19.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #47 Mana Spark
72% 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%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #48 SAMURAI Survivor -Undefeated Blade-
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: NEOLAVIPub: indiegamesjapan
Windows
SAMURAI Survivor -Undefeated Blade-is a Roguelike action game! Fight off mythical youkai enemies with your close combat techniques as one of three unique characters. Discover different sub-weapons and items in each game run to gain an edge in battle.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Martial Arts 22.5% ★, Swordplay 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #49 Potty Knight Saga
68% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows · Linux
A player described this game as "Dark Souls meets Mario."It's quite an amusing analogy, and surprisingly accurate too.Player WantedFor hazardous journey, bitter condition, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #50 In Celebration of Violence
71% matchVery Positive87% of 506 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Perma Death 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #51 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
68% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Perma Death 17.1%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 10.3%, Action RPG 9.8%
- #52 Rogue Loops
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 298 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
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: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Perma Death 17%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action RPG 12.3%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #53 BATTLE SHADOW ARENA
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Zni Games
Windows
A skill-based 1v1 action game where you combine weapons and elements to build custom combos and take on ever-stronger bosses in your own style.
Why similar: Martial Arts 23.3% ★, Souls-like 22.5%, Swordplay 17.3%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action Roguelike 7.4%
- #54 Sword Sage: Awakening
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sword Panda LimitedPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Sword Sage: Awakening is an action RPG rooted in Chinese myth and folklore. You play as San Niang, a novice disciple of the Yuangong Sect, about to confront the thousand-year inherited burden by the leaking of the forbidden celestial books, and the many ominous forces lurking in the shadows...
Why similar: Martial Arts 32.3% ★, Souls-like 25.1%, Swordplay 19.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 3.5%
- #55 OmniFootman
70% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
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 25.5%, Souls-like 22.5%, Roguelite 17.6%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action RPG 8.2%
- #56 Echoes of Yi : Samsara
66% matchMixed64% of 532 reviews2025
Dev: Runmeng
Windows
ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Martial Arts 33.6% ★, Souls-like 27.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action RPG 8.1%, Action Roguelike 7%
- #57 Slimeblade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Monster Games
Windows
One weapon against the horde. Pick your favorite from 30+ and survive wave after wave in this roguelite action game.
Why similar: Perma Death 25%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #58 Neverinth
69% matchMixed69% of 1,095 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Swordplay 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #59 Dragon Is Dead
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 690 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Souls-like 18.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, Roguelike 12.3%