- #1 Phantom Halls
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 45 reviews2018
Dev: Incendium LLCPub: Incendium LTD
Windows
Phantom Halls is a squad-based side-scrolling comedy-horror game. Play as a group of teens as they attempt to survive the night in a haunted mansion. Single-player and local co-op supported!
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Action 28%, Indie 19.7%
- #2 Axe, Bow & Staff
96% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Clewcat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fantasy battle scroller where in one moment you gracefully support your companions with magic and arrows, and the next you accidentally throw them into goblin mayhem.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #3 Venture Forth
96% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Arclight WorldsPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Venture Forth is an extremely challenging adventure game with a retro 90s shooter vibe. Forge your own path within its labyrinthine caves but beware the danger lurking around every corner.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Action 28%, Indie 19.7%
- #4 TAROTICA VOO DOO
94% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
In development since 1993, TAROTICA VOO DOO is an uncategorized Japanese adventure game with fully hand-drawn animation. Fight monsters and solve puzzles to cook dinner and save the family before the airplane crashes into their haunted mansion.
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Action 27.6%, Indie 23%
- #5 Death Pirate
94% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2015
Dev: Singe Studio
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Death Pirate is a new mix of shoot'em up and RPG with a gripping story and an original soundtrack. Fly through the city of South Town to unravel the mystery of the Death Pirate. The game features 7 playable characters and 26 unique stages.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #6 Tanzia
93% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Arcanity Inc
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Unravel the mystery of your grandfather's disappearance while preventing a terrible evil from destroying your island home. Tanzia is a single-player RPG that combines fast-paced strategic combat with elements of favorite classic RPGs in an open 3D world of magic and monsters.
Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.7%
- #7 Sunken
92% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Hit the Crow
Windows · Linux
Action RPG meets Roguelike in this atmospheric dungeon crawler. Spawned by two hardcore gamers, Sunken will constantly test your ability to adapt to a situation while it takes you through a dark journey of the one that has sinned.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Action 27.5%, Indie 20.3%
- #8 The Sorceress
91% matchNegative19% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Karabas_Studio
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 99%
In a fairy-tale kingdom evil forces are attacking citizens. The monsters appear suddenly and nobody knows from where they are and who leads them. The best knights of the kingdom fell in this war. Castles are destroyed, and people survive as they can.
Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Action 28.1%, Indie 19.1%
- #9 Dehumanized
89% matchMixed65% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: BurningDust GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
DeHumanized is a Roguelite sidescroller action shooter inspired by Metroid and Binding of Isaac.The world runs on physical rules with elements interacted subtly with each other. To survive you have to take strength from beasts, and learn rules how the world works.
Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Action 23%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Indie 14.9%
- #10 Birth of Shadows®
90% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2015
Dev: Precision Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Play as a Shadow Knight with unique rage mechanics. Campaign and Co-op multiplayer. Create new content with powerful map editor.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #11 Crimson Light
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: NandeePub: Crimson Lodge
Windows
A peaceful, isolated village turns into one girl's nightmare as she awakens from her slumber to find herself separated from her beloved sister.
Why similar: RPG 54.3%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Indie 21.2%
- #12 Rena And Elin
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: 90s Studio
Windows
Rena found herself in the forest when she wakes up. Then when she planning to find a way out, she found Elin, who also planned to leave the forest. The two decided to leave together.
Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 20%, Indie 12.8%
- #13 Hush
89% matchMostly Negative30% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: Game Studio 78
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Surrounded by blood freezing phobias intent on absorbing her into oblivion
Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Action 22.7%, Female Protagonist 20%, Indie 16.7%
- #14 Devious
86% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Top Hat CuriosPub: Nutaku Publishing
Windows
A real time first person dungeon crawler mixed with optional story-telling visual novel segments, taking place in a fragmented world on the verge of war. As countries clash and tensions rise, the traditions of the old world find themselves fighting with the ever changing culture of the new era.
Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 19%
- #15 Kronos
86% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: UroboroStudio
Windows
A unique Action RPG game with lots of combats, item customization and puzzle solving.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #16 EndlessHell
84% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Virtual Journey Studio
Windows
Endless Hell is a third-person action game. The game advances through a linear process, killing monsters to gain resources, improving their skill level, and killing the boss to the next level by killing the level.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #17 Sword of Fireheart - The Awakening Element
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gillenew
Windows
Walk through a vast world facing a varied horde of creatures that need to be exterminated and puzzles that need to be solved, then bring peace back to your village.
Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Action 26.4%, Indie 19.5%
- #18 Push For Emor
84% matchMixed60% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: Lupus Solus Studio
Windows
Push For Emor is an open world(s) SciFi FPS RPG with light RTS building elements thrown in for good measure. Fight your way across 11 planets, engage in space combat, disable enemy craft and board enemy wrecks, explore abandoned space stations and defeat evil planet governors.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #19 Sword of Rapier
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: vDog
Windows
Launch the enemies with combo attack! Soar high into the sky, a new style action RPG is right here!
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #20 Third Rule of Universe.
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Mifos Games
Windows
Third Rule of Universe is a shoot'em up game with stylized visuals, a detailed story, dynamic gameplay, and fabulous music.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #21 No1Left
83% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Skarond
Windows
Before purchasing, please note that this is a hardcore survival game and it is currently in an incomplete, early alpha phase. Some things might not work properly or the way you might expect them to.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #22 Stick War: Castle Defence
81% matchMixed62% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: FoG Games
Windows
Paying homage to an era of stickmen and flash games, whilst diving into modern day, rpg inspired combat and progression. Hone a unique play style to combat hordes of unmotivated stickmen, as they attempt to storm your castle.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #23 Floors of Discomfort
82% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2015
Dev: Three Prong Productions
Windows · Linux
Floors of Discomfort is a fast paced, extremely difficult, rogue-lite, platformer. Choose from one of five unlockable characters, each with their own back stories, and reasons for being in the lair of Nexrolis.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #24 Valley of Decay
79% matchMixed66% of 104 reviews2019
Dev: Mario Papadopoulos
Windows
Valley of Decay is a 2D pixel-art multi-player Hack and Slash game. Trade from self-found items extracted essences at the auction house. Craft your own items with those essences. There are no limits, no highest level, no strongest item. You can always become stronger.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #25 Bounty Killer
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Game StudioPub: Galaxy Game Studio
Windows
“Bountykiller” is a shooting game. It's talking about a Bounty Killer & bandit group in the old western U.S.A. You can play on PC using the HTC vive and Oculus Rift.
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Action 26.9%, Indie 20.7%
- #26 Nemithia
80% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Nuno "Omega Leo" Diogo
Windows · Linux
Embark on a heroic journey in Nemithia, where three destined heroes must save their planet from the corrupt Drakians led by Amolon Morrowstar. Battle through perilous realms, unlock ancient powers, and rally allies in this epic indie adventure. Will you rise against darkness and save Nemithia?
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #27 Meta Star
79% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Lost-Ride Studios
Windows
Have you ever been playing a game and wondered, "Why can't I fly!?" or "I wish I could customize my spaceship!"? Well, Meta Star is your answer!!! Race the rest of the internet to beat the game, and the winners get to tell the developers what to include in the next update!
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #28 Games
70% matchNo user reviews
Pub: Actually Awesome Studios
Windows
A battle to save your friends in the most epic way.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #29 Chinese Souls-Hua Garden/华夏园
78% matchMixed50% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: Dawei Liu
Windows
In this beautiful Hua Garden player will be able to develop character skills and experience chinese culture through different games and NPC interactions.There are more than 10 different types of games to test player's skill limit.Chinese food,music,go,even Chinese KongFu and much more
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20%
- #30 Spellgear
78% matchMixed68% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: SkyRiver Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Non-target action role-playing game, with MOBA and MOBA-style arenas, an open world to explore and relax, a fresh and unique combat system, and many other exciting features.
Why similar: RPG 53.9%, Action 26.5%, Indie 19.6%
- #31 Fault & Fragment
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Million Machine
Windows
Fault & Fragment is a game about exploring the ghost of a world, searching for a way to lay it to rest. Travel far, contend with terrible foes, and reignite the leylines that once powered your kingdom.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #32 Chaos of East
77% matchMixed54% of 90 reviews2018
Dev: 凌剑工作室Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
《破东荒》是一款roguelike类横版动作游戏,抛弃了传统的地牢关卡形式,糅合了大量的中国元素,简单粗暴的游戏体验以及大量的游戏内容,带给玩家易上手、趣味多的直观体验。深度研究国内玩家体验偏好,打破一些传统模式,为玩家带来新奇体验。
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Action 27.7%, Indie 19.8%
- #33 Chrono's Arena
73% matchMixed67% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: Bullseye Game Studio
Windows
Get your character, choose your skills, and be the next champion of the Chrono's Arena! A fresh air to the action multiplayer games. Three unique game modes, and dozens of combinations, one match will never be like another!
Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Action 28.4%, Indie 20%
- #34 Assault on the Necrospire
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Mike Watson
Windows
Assault on the Necrospire is a roguelike with an emphasis on interesting loot and character building. Your mission is to destroy the Necromancer. Wipe the dust off your spellbook; you're going to need it.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Action 28%, Indie 19.7%
- #35 Hero of the Galactic Core
76% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: David KrinkelPub: Deekmare Games
Windows
Explore the Galactic core with your hero in a real time "Heroes of might and magic" space style RPG game; find upgrades, artifacts, drones, turrets to build base defenses, fight enemy fleets and heroes in fleet combat until you locate the Jump Ship points to engage the enemy base with waves of drones.
Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Action 26.4%, Indie 19.5%
- #36 妖怪俱乐部 Demon Club
74% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: chenjd
Windows
Realizing the dream of being a demon king in childhood "Demon Club" is a game based on chinese mythology. It is envisioned on an overhead continent called "ShenZhou". The player is a demon with no power.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #37 Wave of Darkness
76% matchMixed52% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: DreamatrixPub: Dreamatrix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Wave of Darkness invites you to a huge dark and gritty fantasy world which can be explored the way you want and whenever you want. The world of Narr is corrupted by the mysterious and bloodthirsty cults, and you will have to do your best to free land from this malicious deviance.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Action 27.9%, Indie 19.8%
- #38 Outrealm
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Rainbow Street Studios
Windows
Outrealm is a top-down roguelike hack and slash title. It combines traditional hack and slash gameplay with modern-day roguelike mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #39 TimeToDie
75% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Solo Grind
Windows
TimeToDie is a roguelike first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on finding your way around a procedurally generated maze. The hero will find himself trying to escape the dungeon while being drained of his life force. Along the way, he faces hordes of undead and demons.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Action 28%, Indie 19.7%
- #40 Origin Space
73% matchMixed52% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Rimware
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Origin Space is an action RPG. Your character is a pilot of a combat spaceship, a member of a long-standing feud between the Federation and the Cultists. Having defeated hordes of enemies in dynamic battles, change the course of history!
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.1%
- #41 Enoch: Underground
73% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: Unwhale Studio
Windows
Enoch – Underground is a hardcore action-RPG. The player takes control of the awakened – one of the few survivors left in the city. Lost and forgotten, he finds himself in catacombs. Without goal and without memories he starts his way through the ruins striving to find his place in this hostile world.
Why similar: RPG 51.8%, Action 27.7%, Indie 20.5%
- #42 Noga
61% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ilan Manor
Windows
Noga is an action RPG with shooting and driving mechanics. Drive and fight aliens and spaceships on the hostile roads. Upgrade your vehicle, your weapon, and your character, as you try to save your friend from the hands of the aliens.
Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Action 26.4%, Indie 19.5%
- #43 BlitzKeep Unleashed
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Flint Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
BlitzKeep Unleashed, where billiards meets a roguelite RPG! Or maybe pinball meets an RPG? Something like that! Level up, defeat enemies and bosses, buy permanent upgrades and new classes, play local coop, and more in procedurally-generated dungeons across 10 realms and 40 levels.
Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.2%
- #44 Red Death: 8Feet
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Vg
Windows
You are one of the soldiers dispatched. Sadly, all your squad members have been wiped out, and you alone have been isolated in the dark, Zombies-ridden mountains. However, complete and report your mission for the peace of your proud homeland and the world! Good luck!
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #45 Zombie Lane Survival
71% matchNegative17% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: KILLZONE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zombie threat overtaken America. Destroy as many zombies as you can. Play for Trump and make America great again! To do this you need to develop your own tactics combining weapons, ammo types, character abilities and barricades location.
Why similar: RPG 51.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #46 Resurgence: Earth United
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel by Pixel Studios Inc.
Windows
Resurgence is a action RPG, where you dawn humanity's "armor" of the future. Teams of 4 can enter Earth's new Colosseum and Pilot the R.A.V MK II and fight endless waves slowly becoming the wall that stands between humanity and our would be destroyers from the stars.
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Action 26.8%, Indie 20.7%
- #47 ReVeN: XBridge
71% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Varia Games
Windows
XBridge is a 2D shooter online game set in the SciFi ReVeN universe. Construct your own levels and share them with the world using our intuitive built-in level editor. Unlock new ships, craft weapons, armor and abilities. XBridge has everything for a casual and hardcore gaming experience!
Why similar: RPG 51.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #48 Huge Bang Bang
69% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Palomino Studio
Windows
Huge Bang Bang Tv-Show is gathering the best Adryssis’ warriors. Create your avatars, enter the arena with your friends and join 4 versus 4 action/platforming fights.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.5%
- #49 Attract Fragments 5
72% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Maisolo Studio
Windows
In order to build the strongest soldier, clone training begins today
Why similar: RPG 51.6%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.1%
- #50 Crimson Keep
68% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Ian AthertonPub: Merge Publishing
Windows
Crimson Keep is a first person, action RPG. Descend into an ever-changing labyrinth full of monsters, traps, and treasure. Locate the sunken remains of an ancient castle and cleanse it. The great power you find within could be your only hope of escape.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Action 29.2%, Indie 18.7%
- #51 One Gun 2: Stickman
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Erow.Dev
Windows
Back in Stickland, lived-was Stickman. And he had a cat, whom he loved very much. They all did together, even bitcoins mined. But one day ... the cat was gone. And then stickman realized that the time had come and got a shotgun.
Why similar: RPG 51%, Action 28.7%, Indie 20.2%
- #52 Dark Drive
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Select Start
Windows · Mac
Dark Drive 2D, a retro-graphic game with mixes many different genres, including RPG, Rouge-lite, Turn-Based and a distinct breathtaking fighting system.
Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Action 27.3%, Indie 19.2%
- #53 NIGHT FALLEN
68% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Nicolas BingPub: Deceptive Games
Windows · Mac
Night Fallen is an Open World, First-Person Action Horror Game with Stealth and RPG mechanics. Set in a small remote forest of the United Kingdom, a horde of other worldly have taken hold. It's time to fight back!
Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Action 28.7%, Indie 20.2%
- #54 Epic Conquest 2
64% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2020
Dev: Gaco Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!
Why similar: RPG 46.3%, Action 22.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Indie 15.4%
- #55 VAST™
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astrogun LLC
Windows · Mac
VAST™ is an anime-flavored sci-fantasy action adventure first person shooter about a misfit team of cosmic treasure hunters, in way over their heads! Campaign Levels are released Episodically over time as free updates. Campaign "The Frozen Star" Episode 1 is now included!
Why similar: RPG 66.1%, Action 33.9%
- #56 Herald of the Depths
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: JacyGames
Windows
Journey and battle your way through lost dungeons to reclaim your lost dog. Herald of the Depths is a short action roguelike.
Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Action 27.5%, Indie 21.3%