- #1 Castle of no Escape 2
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 458 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Retro 8.5%, Dark 8.3%
- #2 Dungeon Escape
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 915 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Difficult 27.9%, Retro 23.5%, Action 11%, Arcade 8.6%, 2D 7.8%
- #3 Dark Maze
96% matchMostly Negative38% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: TortishkaPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Your task is to get out of the maze. For this, you need to find the key!
Why similar: Silent Protagonist 50.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Indie 12.9%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 7.5%
- #4 Chamber of Darkness
95% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Indie 15.8%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark 12.1%, Adventure 10.7%
- #5 Veritus
94% matchVery Positive82% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, RPG 15.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #6 Rush to Adventure
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Awakening
Windows
Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.
Why similar: RPG 26%, Action 14%, Difficult 13%, Retro 12.6%, Indie 11%
- #7 Dungeon Mage
92% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Demons 17.9%, Survival 14.1%, RPG 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #8 Eternal Step
93% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: RPG 25%, Difficult 22.4%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Indie 10.8%, Action 9.2%
- #9 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,209 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 29.2%, RPG 24.7%, Dark 17.5%, Action 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #10 Devious Dungeon 2
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Difficult 18%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, RPG 12.2%, Retro 9%
- #11 Madness
91% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Action 22.2%, Indie 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 9.4%
- #12 Eternal Escape: castle of shadows
89% matchVery Positive96% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Robot
Windows
You have lost your memory and are looking for a way out of the castle. The power of the nightmare magic has put the castle into an infinite loop. Carefully observing all possible abnormalities is the only way to crack the secrets of the vampire castle
Why similar: RPG 57.1%, Atmospheric 22.2%, Adventure 14%, Singleplayer 6.7%
- #13 Demon Peak
90% matchMixed70% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Action 31%, Indie 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.3%, Adventure 16.3%, 2D 9.9%
- #14 Curse of the Dead Gods
88% matchVery Positive83% of 9,199 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Difficult 36.3%, Great Soundtrack 30.3%, Action 14.8%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #15 Pixel Gladiator
87% matchVery Positive81% of 455 reviews2017
Dev: Flying Islands Team
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Difficult 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Action 9.9%, Survival 9.8%
- #16 Indemon Tales
84% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Demons 20.9%, RPG 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #17 Monday Syndrome
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: hyesmoPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows · Linux
You are an intern trapped in an endless office hell. Fight your way through demonic coworkers, get promoted, and find a way to escape this cursed skyscraper.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Demons 20.3%, Procedural Generation 19.5%, RPG 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #18 Kingdoms Of Rhea
86% matchMixed46% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Eluhims Studio
Windows
Kingdoms Of Rhea is a action game Die and Retry.Locked in a dungeon, will you find a way out of the dungeon by fighting the 3 bosses?
Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Action 19.7%, Indie 14.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Adventure 9.9%
- #19 Nasty Rogue
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.5%, RPG 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #20 I Can't Escape: Darkness
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Fish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
I Can't Escape: Darkness is a quicksand trap for the senses - the more you listen and look for clues, the deeper you fall into a damp, living dungeon. Plunge into the depths and scrape together whatever tools you can find, then try to escape one of the most diabolical puzzles of all time!
Why similar: Difficult 30.7%, Dark 21.9%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Indie 15.2%, Adventure 11%
- #21 Creepy Castle
82% matchVery Positive89% of 246 reviews2016
Dev: DopterraPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A conspiracy is welling deep within the stone walls of an ancient castle.The keep’s master is leading its denizens to construct a revolutionary new device made to move the world forward onto a new path of evolution.
Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Retro 20.4%, Indie 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Adventure 10.9%
- #22 Tower of Kalemonvo
79% matchVery Positive84% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Demons 26.5%, Retro 13.7%, RPG 13.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #23 Into the Necrovale
78% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.7%, RPG 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 9.8%, Indie 5%
- #24 Scarlett's Dungeon
82% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Difficult 20.3%, Procedural Generation 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Indie 6.8%
- #25 Devious Dungeon
80% matchVery Positive83% of 413 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Difficult 19.2%, Procedural Generation 17.8%, RPG 13.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 9.9%
- #26 Immortal Planet
81% matchMixed62% of 393 reviews2017
Dev: teedoubleuGAMESPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Hack and Slash 16%, Difficult 14.2%, Action 13.2%, Indie 9.9%
- #27 Hack, Slash, Loot
81% matchMixed52% of 755 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: RPG 34%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Indie 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%
- #28 The Fortress
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Demons 37.8%, Dark 23.4%, RPG 18.2%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D 7.4%
- #29 Alchemist's Castle
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 144 reviews2017
Dev: Kabuk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.7%, Retro 19.8%, Indie 13.1%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
- #30 Skelly Selest
78% matchVery Positive93% of 288 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: Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Difficult 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #31 Tormenture
75% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2024
Dev: Croxel StudiosPub: Billete Cohete
Windows
Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.
Why similar: Retro 22.7%, Dark 19.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Atmospheric 7%
- #32 Halls of Torment
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Demons 20.2%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, RPG 13.3%, Dark 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #33 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
77% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: RPG 31.6%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action 14%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Indie 10.8%
- #34 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive93% of 538 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38%, RPG 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Adventure 6.1%
- #35 Diehard Dungeon
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Action 17.3%, Retro 14.5%, Indie 13.6%, Difficult 10.8%
- #36 Last Floor
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 373 reviews2020
Dev: AK Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Оne day your life changes dramatically and you become a hostage of your own home. Your task is to survive but to do this you need to get outside.
Why similar: Action 17.7%, Indie 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Demons 11.9%, Adventure 9.6%
- #37 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: RPG 24.5%, Action 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Indie 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #38 The Curse Of Yendor
75% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Procedural Generation 22.9%, RPG 12.9%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #39 Plague Breaker
73% matchVery Positive89% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Difficult 25.4%, Procedural Generation 21.1%, RPG 18.2%, Retro 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #40 Dungeon Journey
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 281 reviews2016
Dev: Carbomb SoftwarePub: Nova Dimension
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Fight your way through thousands floors of dungeons. Get precious treasures and slay undead creatures of hell to make your character stronger.
Why similar: RPG 48.2%, Action 21.8%, Indie 19.1%, Adventure 11%
- #41 Spark in the Dark
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,195 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Difficult 26.7%, RPG 24.3%, Dark 17.9%, Action 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%
- #42 WarriOrb
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 180 reviews2020
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Difficult 21.3%, RPG 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Action 6.4%
- #43 Super Dungeon Boy
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Difficult 15.6%, Retro 14.7%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #44 Dead Cells
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 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: Hack and Slash 24.4%, Procedural Generation 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Difficult 10.9%, Action 8.1%
- #45 Castle Of Secrets: Prologue
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 350 reviews2022
Dev: SQ Game StudiosPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
The Castle of Secrets — a game with a deep and mysterious storyline, beautiful 3D graphics, unique gameplay and mechanics, will immerse you in a fairy tale of reality and mystery. How will this fairy tale end? It's your call.
Why similar: Mystery 29.3%, Arcade 22.2%, Dark 17.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 9.9%
- #46 Rebellion
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: TGM
Windows
Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.
Why similar: Difficult 34.7%, Procedural Generation 32.7%, RPG 17.6%, Action 10.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #47 Eternal Cave Escape
71% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: HarderGaming
Windows
You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.7%, Retro 24.5%, Action 17.5%, 2D 11.4%, Indie 9.4%
- #48 Eldritchvania
69% matchVery Positive85% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: DeathCount Games
Windows
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Difficult 40.7%, Mystery 21.7%, Action 13.3%, 2D 11%, Adventure 8.2%
- #49 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
65% matchVery Positive92% of 2,224 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
Why similar: Demons 39.6%, RPG 21.3%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 6.6%
- #50 光之迷城 / Dawn of the Lost Castle
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: HappyGame
Windows · Mac
"Dawn of the Lost Castle" is an adventure puzzle, trying to solve all the mysteries in the castle to understand the story of the castle.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Action 20.3%, Indie 14.5%, Adventure 10.4%
- #51 CAPTURED 2
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 583 reviews2026
Dev: Puck RedflixPub: Puck Games
Windows
You're trapped in an apartment with ever-changing rooms. Capture anomalies on camera, survive deadly entities and escape an endless nightmare.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.3%, Mystery 23.4%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.9%
- #52 Dungeon of Zolthan
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 534 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Silent Protagonist 34.6% ★, Indie 28%, Action 11%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #53 Karisvale
69% matchVery Positive94% of 194 reviews2022
Dev: Brendan Tighe
Windows
Your next job awaits in Karisvale, detective. Will you fulfill your duty? Or become lost in the mystery... Explore a retro top-down world, question its citizens, and collect hidden items to uncover Karisvale's dark secret.
Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, 2D 10.5%
- #54 Infinitevania
64% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Difficult 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 13.3%, Indie 10.1%
- #55 Void Source
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 119 reviews2020
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: Retro 30.4%, Arcade 24.6%, Action 17%, Atmospheric 15.1%, 2D 13%
- #56 Cubes and Knights
68% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Retro 21.2%, Difficult 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 7.9%
- #57 Rogue Loops
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.6%, RPG 20.8%, Action 17%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 4.3%
- #58 Hyper Light Drifter
66% matchVery Positive93% of 19,122 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Difficult 15.8%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #59 In Celebration of Violence
68% matchVery Positive87% of 507 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: Procedural Generation 21.7%, Difficult 18.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, RPG 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%