- #1 Rotwood
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,026 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a very similar aesthetic and fast-paced, dungeon-crawling beat-'em-up gameplay loop.
- #2 Heroes of Hammerwatch
96% matchVery Positive87% of 9,461 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep character progression and a persistent dungeon-crawling experience perfect for co-op groups.
- #3 Ember Knights
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,833 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15%, Roguelite 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, class-based combat that rewards coordination and skill in a roguelite format.
- #4 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
95% matchVery Positive87% of 23,823 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Loot 9%, Roguelite 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling dungeon brawler that heavily emphasizes loot collection and randomized equipment drops.
- #5 Castle Crashers®
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Hack and Slash 24%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Co-op 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fantasy-themed, side-scrolling beat-'em-up co-op action.
- #6 Rampage Knights
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,602 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Directly captures the chaotic, brawler-roguelite feel with a focus on cooperative play and fantasy combat.
- #7 Full Metal Furies
93% matchVery Positive91% of 2,903 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 11.7%, RPG 7.7%, Action RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features team-based combat mechanics that require genuine cooperation to overcome challenging encounters.
- #8 Vagante
92% matchVery Positive89% of 5,003 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelike 11%, Perma Death 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, platforming-focused dungeon crawler that rewards careful exploration and mastery of mechanics.
- #9 Children of Morta
91% matchVery Positive88% of 22,780 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines narrative-driven dungeon crawling with distinct class-based combat and co-op support.
- #10 Wizard of Legend
91% matchVery Positive91% of 20,929 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 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, skill-based combat with deep roguelite progression and elemental synergy.
- #11 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,587 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.3%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Successfully integrates modern roguelite elements into the classic beat-'em-up formula.
- #12 Son of a Witch
89% matchVery Positive86% of 434 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 12%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Loot 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 4-player local co-op dungeon crawler that focuses on chaotic combat and item management.
- #13 Blightbound
89% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: Loot 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A class-based co-op dungeon crawler that forces players to adopt specific roles to survive.
- #14 Caveblazers
88% matchVery Positive85% of 4,500 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Perma Death 18.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, brutal platforming action with a high degree of replayability through its roguelite structure.
- #15 Knights of Braveland
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.7%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 8%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op campaign-focused game that utilizes brawler-style combat within a procedurally generated world.
- #16 Dungreed
86% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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 26.6%, Roguelite 20.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A loot-heavy, side-scrolling action-roguelite that balances fast combat with character building.
- #17 Astral Ascent
85% matchVery Positive95% of 8,306 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Perma Death 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, fast-paced combat with a deep roguelite progression system and vibrant pixel art.
- #18 Conan Chop Chop
86% matchMixed60% of 775 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty KingdomPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Conan Chop Chop is a party roguelite for 1-4 players full of mayhem, loot, and adventure. In this outrageous take on Conan the Barbarian, you are the muscle-bound hero foolish enough to try and stop the evil wizard Thoth-Amon!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Loot 12.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, chaotic multiplayer dungeon brawler that doesn't take itself too seriously.
- #19 Dungeon Looter
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the loot-gathering loop within a challenging dungeon-crawling environment.
- #20 Hammerwatch
84% matchVery Positive89% of 6,496 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Co-op 8.8%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational dungeon crawler experience that provides a classic, top-down co-op adventure.
- #21 Chronicon
82% matchVery Positive94% of 9,628 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Loot 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Local Co-Op 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep loot and class customization system for players who enjoy the progression aspect of the genre.
- #22 Machina Blade
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Guilda Entertainment
Windows
In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.5%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Multiplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, hack-and-slash roguelite that requires careful positioning and combat awareness.
- #23 Legend of Dungeon
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,638 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, straightforward dungeon crawler that supports local co-op and emphasizes simple, fun combat.
- #24 Hero Siege
81% matchMixed67% of 46,731 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Action RPG 12.1%, Roguelite 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends heavy loot mechanics with roguelite elements and intense combat.
- #25 Nine Parchments
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,667 reviews2017
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!
Why similar: Action RPG 26%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Co-op 12.3%, Online Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, spell-heavy co-op action that mirrors the frantic energy of a dungeon brawl.
- #26 Infected Shelter
80% matchVery Positive85% of 529 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Blue Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Infected Shelter is an ultra-violent rogue-lite post-apocalyptic beat'em up. Singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Hack and Slash 15%, Roguelite 10.7%, Loot 8%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-'em-up with roguelite elements and a gritty, post-apocalyptic flair.
- #27 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
77% matchVery Positive83% of 6,080 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #28 SWORN
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,560 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 12.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%
- #29 Dungeon Souls
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down dungeon crawler that focuses on intense action and rapid-fire combat.
- #30 In Celebration of Violence
78% 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: Action Roguelike 15.3%, Perma Death 14.6%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features souls-like combat mechanics within a roguelite structure, emphasizing high-stakes encounters.
- #31 Shape of Dreams
73% matchVery Positive90% of 19,061 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #32 Rogues Like Us
78% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Hack and Slash 24%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides hack-and-slash action with procedural generation and a focus on character build variety.
- #33 Super Dungeon Bros
79% matchMixed41% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: React GamesPub: Wired Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Super Dungeon Bros is a rock-themed dungeon brawler where a band of mighty rock bros must navigate the fantasy realm of Rökheim and its hellish dungeons to seek out epic loot, fight hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled Rock Stars!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.9%, Local Co-Op 24%, Roguelike 16.1%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Action 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A rock-themed dungeon crawler specifically designed for cooperative multiplayer mayhem.
- #34 Brigands
74% matchMostly Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Simon RinfretPub: Azooloom
Windows
Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Beat 'em up 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Loot 8.6%
- #35 Tor Eternum
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #36 Never Split the Party
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,400 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 14.6%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #37 Otherworld Legends
74% matchMixed66% of 1,619 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.6%, Perma Death 16.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #38 Ravenswatch
72% matchVery Positive80% of 21,178 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelite 13%, Multiplayer 11%
- #39 Unending Dusk
76% matchMixed67% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: Vindicate Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unending Dusk is a retro inspired beat ‘em up ARPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play solo or with up to 4 players online and brawl your way through hordes of enemies. You play as an elite mercenary fighting against a dark force which has locked the Earth in a state of unending dusk.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Loot 13.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
- #40 Deep Dark Dungeon
75% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Perma Death 10.6%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
- #41 Umigame
70% matchVery Positive84% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Nimblegames
Windows
Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Multiplayer 9%
- #42 Roguelands
73% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelike 16.8%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Roguelite 9.7%, Perma Death 8.9%
- #43 Striving for Light
70% matchVery Positive80% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 16.9%, Perma Death 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%
- #44 Tallowmere
73% matchVery Positive90% of 854 reviews2015
Dev: Chris McFarland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 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: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Perma Death 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Loot 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%
- #45 Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 13.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 8.8%
- #46 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,675 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13%, Co-op 10%, Multiplayer 9.1%
- #47 GODBREAKERS
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 967 reviews2025
Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Beat 'em up 14.2%, Roguelite 10%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #48 Absolum
66% matchVery Positive92% of 9,812 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action Roguelike 6.9%
- #49 Lost Castle 2
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 11,140 reviews2024
Dev: Hunter Studio
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.7%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12%, Local Co-Op 11.6%
- #50 Raiders of Blackveil
69% matchMixed57% of 1,227 reviews2025
Dev: Wombo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Join the rebellion against the evil corporation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!
Why similar: Loot 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.3%
- #51 StormEdge
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 214 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Roguelite 17%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelike 10.1%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #52 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
67% matchVery Positive83% of 4,088 reviews2024
Dev: Super Evil Megacorp
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
TMNT Splintered Fate - Unleash the Turtles in a roguelike quest to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.8%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #53 Freaky Awesome
72% matchMixed56% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Mandragora
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Freaky Awesome is a hectic action rogue-lite. You explore a randomly generated old factory, fighting weird monsters and avoiding traps. Toxic wastes will make you mutate, gaining different powers every time. You will need to adapt to your mutations to survive!
Why similar: Perma Death 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #54 Heroes of Loot
71% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Loot 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #55 Labyrinth Legend
70% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Shinobi Games
Windows · Mac
Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #56 Tunche
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 776 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Beat 'em up 18.9%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #57 Royal Revolt Survivors
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 222 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.1%, Multiplayer 10%
- #58 Portal Dungeon
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,195 reviews2023
Dev: DuskDogStudio
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #59 Killsquad
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
Dev: Novarama
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.7%, Loot 14.7%, Action 11.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8%
- #60 Barony
67% matchVery Positive91% of 14,919 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Local Co-Op 10.8%