- #1 Have a Nice Death
97% matchVery Positive86% of 10,508 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Cartoony 13.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly stylized, dark-yet-cute aesthetic with fluid, high-intensity 2D hack-and-slash combat.
- #2 Space Gladiators
96% matchVery Positive90% of 468 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 17.5%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Perma Death 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on arena-based combat within a 2D platformer framework, mirroring the monster-slaying focus of the seed game.
- #3 Rogue Legacy 2
96% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelite 27.1%, Procedural Generation 23.7%, Cartoony 17.5%, Action 9.9%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A premier 2D platformer roguelite that captures the same satisfying combat loop and progression depth found in Bing in Wonderland.
- #4 Spiritfall
95% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 15%, Procedural Generation 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines 2D platformer movement with fast, satisfying combat mechanics that feel very similar to the action-roguelite experience.
- #5 Skul: The Hero Slayer
94% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.7%, Roguelite 23.2%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming, cartoony art style paired with fast-paced, combat-heavy 2D platforming action.
- #6 Flame Keeper
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: Kautki CavePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Flame Keeper is a dynamic, action rogue-lite that sees you restore the Eternal Flame, stolen by creatures of shadow. Fight through a rogue's gallery of monsters in diverse biomes using fiery combat skills. No sweat for a lump of coal like you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Roguelite 19.6%, Cute 10.9%, Combat 10%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, action-packed roguelite that emphasizes fast combat and vibrant, stylized visuals.
- #7 Neon Abyss
93% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 28.3%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 19.1%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, colorful 2D action-roguelite that keeps the focus on chaotic combat and diverse weapon upgrades.
- #8 Revita
92% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelite 24.1%, Procedural Generation 20.6%, Cute 12.1%, Colorful 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes tight combat mechanics and a cute, distinct visual style.
- #9 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
91% matchVery Positive94% of 34,781 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Procedural Generation 19.5%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-roguelite that delivers deep combat mechanics and flashy, satisfying visuals.
- #10 Cavity Busters
91% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 32%, Procedural Generation 27%, Action 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a chaotic, high-energy combat experience with a unique, colorful aesthetic that fits the roguelite genre well.
- #11 Noobs Want to Live
89% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.1%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Cartoony 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that focuses on survival and combat against waves of enemies.
- #12 Fury Unleashed
90% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.1%, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Combat 22.1%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A comic-book-inspired 2D platformer that prioritizes non-stop action and satisfying combat flow.
- #13 Tiny Rogues
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.3%, Roguelite 34%, Combat 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused roguelite that strips away exploration to focus entirely on satisfying item builds and enemy encounters.
- #14 The Crackpet Show
89% matchVery Positive87% of 825 reviews2022
Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Funny 21.8%, Procedural Generation 20.7%, Roguelite 18.2%, Cute 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A funny, combat-heavy roguelite that features a distinct, colorful art style and arena-based gameplay.
- #15 Striving for Light
87% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Perma Death 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Procedural Generation 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused action-roguelite that offers a deep skill tree and satisfying, fast-paced encounters.
- #16 Pesticide Not Required
86% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Roguelite 26.5%, Arena Shooter 25.3%, Casual 7.3%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused action-roguelite that emphasizes satisfying monster-killing loops and character progression.
- #17 Dead Cells
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 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: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Procedural Generation 19%, Roguelite 18.3%, Funny 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D action-roguelite that excels in fast, responsive combat and constant, rewarding progression.
- #18 Gunbot Diplomacy
85% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 17.9%, Cartoony 17.9%, Casual 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that provides deep, satisfying combat mechanics and high replay value.
- #19 Brotato
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.6%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Roguelite 17.3%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that removes exploration entirely to focus on wave-based combat and satisfying character builds.
- #20 Super Kill-BOI 9000
84% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: PlayWithFurcifer
Windows · Linux
A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Cartoony 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter roguelite that provides quick, satisfying bursts of combat similar to the seed game's focus.
- #21 Hellbrella
82% matchVery Positive97% of 193 reviews2025
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!
Why similar: Roguelite 25.5%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Procedural Generation 16%, 2D Platformer 11%, Cute 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action-roguelite that keeps the focus on replayability and intense combat encounters.
- #22 Dungreed
84% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.6%, Roguelite 35.2%, Action 8.3%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer roguelite that focuses on fast combat and a wide variety of weapons and items to collect.
- #23 Blade Assault
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,297 reviews2022
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.8%, Roguelite 19.5%, Hack and Slash 19%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Action 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite with a strong focus on fast-paced combat and character-based abilities.
- #24 Risk of Rain Returns
79% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.8%, Combat 18.6%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that prioritizes intense combat and item-based power scaling in a vibrant, pixel-art world.
- #25 Dizzy Rogues
81% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Perma Death 17.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Funny 10.9%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes arcade-style movement and combat.
- #26 Nigate Tale
81% matchMixed68% of 958 reviews2024
Dev: Hermit GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Cute 10%, Funny 10%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a focus on magic-based combat and hack-and-slash mechanics.
- #27 Wizard of Legend
80% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Roguelite 19.9%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, combat-centric roguelite that rewards quick reflexes and aggressive playstyles.
- #28 Angvik 2
77% matchVery Positive95% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: Alastair John Jack
Windows · Linux
Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #29 Voids Vigil
76% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.3%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Cartoony 8.2%
- #30 Antipaint
77% matchVery Positive95% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Procedural Generation 11.8%
- #31 Kitty's Last Adventure
76% matchVery Positive98% of 168 reviews2025
Dev: Woum
Windows · Mac
Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Cute 10.2%
- #32 Noobs Are Coming
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,499 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Cartoony 9.7%
- #33 Striving for Light: Survival
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Perma Death 12.8%
- #34 Shoot Trip Die
78% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Levi RamirezPub: Levi Ramirez
Windows
Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...
Why similar: Perma Death 25.5%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 17%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Cartoony 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity action-roguelite that prioritizes shooting mechanics and constant combat engagement.
- #35 UltraGoodness
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: Rasul Mono
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tear your enemies to pieces in this top-down action-roguelike shooter. Leave oceans of blood and mountains of corpses in new dynamic and colorful action designed in pixel art style. All in the name of Goodness, of course!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 21.8%, Funny 14.3%, Cute 11.7%, Combat 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter roguelite that focuses on chaotic, fast-paced combat and colorful visuals.
- #36 Cursorblade
75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Roguelite 15.5%, Cute 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #37 Voidigo
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 19.2%, Cartoony 15.6%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Funny 12.5%
- #38 AK-xolotl: Together
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,442 reviews2023
Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The cutest, deadliest top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding Axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. 🔫🔫 Double the firepower! Local co-op update now live!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Cartoony 13.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #39 Blazing Beaks
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,595 reviews2019
Dev: Applava
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 25.1%, Funny 15.5%, Cute 13.6%, Colorful 11.2%
- #40 Extremely Powerful Capybaras
74% matchMixed64% of 1,103 reviews2023
Dev: Studio BravardaPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Become the bullet hell as a Capybara in this roguelite adventure! Brave the chaos solo or with up to 4 friends, forge your path through hordes of enemies, gather capy-powering weapons & skills and embrace your inner capybara in this action-packed bullet heaven frenzy!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 18%, Cartoony 16.7%, Casual 6.2%
- #41 Megabonk
67% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelite 28.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Casual 6.4%, Action 5.9%
- #42 Rogue: Genesia
69% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 30%, Procedural Generation 22%, Casual 6.2%, Action 6.2%
- #43 Geometry Arena 2
70% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 16.8%, Casual 4%
- #44 Westale: Peelgrimage
73% matchMixed69% of 479 reviews2023
Dev: 两把刷子工作室Pub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Westale: Peelgrimage is an ink-style survivor-like game. Player can evolve their characters in the game, use marvelous magical treasures, experience the mysterious 72 transformations, and synthesize artifacts. Let's get into this Journey-to-the-West world and experience addictive combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Funny 9.9%
- #45 MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy
72% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Psychedelic Roguelite Pong 'em up where you go to bring back the Moon. A crazy, addictive, and hilarious arcade-action game based on the granddad of all video games.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Perma Death 21.4%, Roguelite 17.8%, Funny 13.9%, Colorful 11%
- #46 Geometry Arena
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Casual 4.3%
- #47 Oblivion Override
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,986 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Ninja 32.4% ★, Perma Death 18.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #48 Juicy Realm
72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,656 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 20.3%, Cartoony 14.3%, Cute 12.1%, Casual 7.7%
- #49 X-Mutation
70% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: ProjectX
Windows
Survive thousands of monsters in X-Mutation, a hardcore 3D top-down rogue-lite action game. Mutate your body into diverse weapons, choose from hundreds of mutations, and uniquely upgrade to craft your personal combat style!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.7%, Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 18%, Roguelite 15.8%, Combat 8.3%
- #50 Hypersensitive Bob
73% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: SIEIDI Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Hypersensitive Bob is roguelike sky-platform crawler where Bob fights his myriad forms of allergies. Some extreme situations may require Lobotomy or Surgery - even Laxative may prove to be necessary for Bob's survival. Loot vaccine vials, discover crazy item combos & encounter waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Roguelite 20.5%, Cartoony 17.3%, Casual 11.3%, Action 7.6%
- #51 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
68% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Unframe
Windows · Mac
Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Cartoony 13.9%, Cute 10%
- #52 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
71% matchVery Positive85% of 3,701 reviews2012
Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Funny 50.2%, Action 35.8%, Singleplayer 10.6%, Indie 3.3%
- #53 Dunjungle
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Perma Death 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #54 Skeletal Avenger
70% matchVery Positive81% of 255 reviews2021
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.7%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.5%
- #55 Rabbit Hole
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,581 reviews2024
Dev: ShortCake_CafePub: Engi_ee
Windows
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.8%, Action Roguelike 31.2%, Cute 14.5%, Funny 14.1%, Action 7.4%
- #56 Soulvester VS Lil' Beezey
68% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Chaz CarterPub: MadeByChaz
Windows
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Perma Death 26.6%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 18.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, Cute 8.7%
- #57 Pixel Descent
67% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Perma Death 35.1%, Casual 10.9%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.3%
- #58 InKing
66% matchVery Positive98% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Team Digital ToiletPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
is a fast-paced 2D top-down action game. Players take on the role of an ink bottle warrior on a journey to become the king of tools. Use your fast attacks, moves, and powerful skills to defeat the tools that stand in your way, prove that ink and pen are the best tools, and become the King of Tools.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Roguelite 17%, Cute 10.9%, Combat 10.5%
- #59 Tallowmere
69% matchVery Positive90% of 851 reviews2015
Dev: Chris McFarland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: 2D Platformer 20.6%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Perma Death 16.1%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #60 Skelly Selest
68% 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 24.7%, Roguelite 20%, Perma Death 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Procedural Generation 14%