- #1 Hades II
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,012 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.6 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for top-down action-roguelite combat with deep, synergy-heavy build customization.
- #2 Death Must Die
96% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Isometric 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the fast-paced, build-heavy action and bullet-hell intensity found in Cinderia.
- #3 Soulstone Survivors
96% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes creating wildly overpowered combat styles through extensive skill and gear synergies.
- #4 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
95% matchVery Positive85% of 2,848 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, top-down action-roguelite that demands precision and rewards mastery of its combat systems.
- #5 Curse of the Dead Gods
94% matchVery Positive84% of 9,091 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: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Isometric 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features razor-sharp, skill-based combat and a brutal dungeon-crawling loop that rewards precise timing.
- #6 Wizard of Legend
94% 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 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Roguelike 16%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Roguelite 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action game that focuses heavily on combining spells and items to create unique combat builds.
- #7 Dreamscaper
93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,156 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelite 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Roguelike 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid, responsive action with a deep roguelite loop that focuses on diverse combat styles and gear.
- #8 Have a Nice Death
92% matchVery Positive86% of 10,602 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.3 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 30%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast, fluid hack-and-slash experience with a high skill ceiling and satisfying combat feedback.
- #9 Heretical
91% matchVery Positive85% of 978 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Isometric 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12%
Why You'll Like It: An early-access action-roguelite that prioritizes fast, brutal combat and high replayability.
- #10 暖雪 Warm Snow
91% matchVery Positive93% of 38,648 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Top-Down 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that relies on deep build synergies and fast, brutal combat mechanics similar to Cinderia.
- #11 Trinity Fusion
90% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Roguelite 14.7%, 2.5D 13.8%, Roguelike 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, responsive action-roguelite gameplay with a focus on fluid combat and character growth.
- #12 Realm of Ink
89% matchVery Positive92% of 4,025 reviews2024
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Isometric 11.7%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a stylized, fast-paced action-roguelite experience with deep combat customization.
- #13 Astral Ascent
89% 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: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 17.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep, customizable spell system that allows for the same kind of 'broken' build freedom found in the seed game.
- #14 Ravenswatch
88% 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 23.1%, Roguelike 21.8%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Isometric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelite with intense combat and deep character progression that rewards strategic build planning.
- #15 Shadow of the Depth
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelite that captures the hack-and-slash feel and dungeon-crawling intensity of Cinderia.
- #16 Rogue: Genesia
85% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 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 24.5%, Roguelite 19.3%, 2.5D 17.9%, Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelite that allows for massive, screen-clearing builds and high-intensity combat.
- #17 Spell Disk
86% matchVery Positive89% of 963 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Action Roguelike 21%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on creating complex, synergistic combat builds through a unique disk-based skill system.
- #18 Dreadhunter
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: Trickster Arts
Windows
Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Isometric 23.3%, Procedural Generation 17.3%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, brutal action-roguelite that emphasizes fast movement and heavy combat customization.
- #19 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
84% matchVery Positive87% of 924 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique, action-heavy roguelite experience with a focus on combat and strategic card usage.
- #20 Striving for Light
83% 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 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-rpg roguelite that features a massive skill tree for deep, customizable combat builds.
- #21 Skelly Selest
84% 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 22.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelike 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style action-roguelite that focuses on intense combat and quick, brutal runs.
- #22 Conquest Dark
80% matchVery Positive90% of 2,515 reviews2025
Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action RPG 13.9%, Isometric 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-rpg elements with bullet-hell roguelite combat for a fast and challenging experience.
- #23 Arboria
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 770 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelike 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy dungeon-crawler that emphasizes challenging, skill-based combat and roguelite progression.
- #24 Dungeons of Edera
82% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a traditional dungeon-crawler experience with action-oriented combat and procedural generation.
- #25 DISORDER
81% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 12%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash roguelite that provides a fast, action-packed experience with character-focused progression.
- #26 Reignbreaker
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 528 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, 2.5D 13.2%, Roguelite 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action-roguelite that focuses on fast combat and character build variety.
- #27 Pocket Rogues
81% matchVery Positive89% of 580 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and diverse combat builds.
- #28 Sin and Love
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: XingCaiStudio
Windows
"Sin and Love" is a dark narrative roguelike game with a background set in a fantastical version of the Tang Dynasty. You will play as a princess from the ‘Stone’ Kingdom, who has been poisoned and rises from the ashes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-roguelite that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and mythology-inspired themes.
- #29 Netherworld Covenant
77% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Roguelite 11.3%, Isometric 11.3%
- #30 Nyran Survivors
78% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Hack and Slash 25.6%, Roguelike 17.5%, Top-Down 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelite that emphasizes hack-and-slash combat and intense enemy encounters.
- #31 Garden of Witches
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,315 reviews2025
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%
- #32 Rogue Loops
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 298 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #33 Slayer : the Demon Haunted World
74% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Slayer is a strategic action game built around a finely tuned combat system and dark narrative. Survival demands more than quick reflexes—you must consider movement direction, positioning, attack angles, parrying, dodging timing, and map structure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 11%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #34 The Realm of Reincarnation
75% matchVery Positive81% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: lvhanjianPub: fengshuyun
Windows
This game centers on monster hunting, equipment collection, random talents, gear enhancement, and top-tier loot drops.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #35 Savara
73% matchVery Positive88% of 552 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Roguelite 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 7.7%
- #36 A Violent Revelry
76% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, Roguelite 14%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #37 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
73% 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: Action Roguelike 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #38 Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,199 reviews2025
Dev: Ethereal Fish StudioPub: Indie Herb Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Star Fire is a love letter to classic arcade side-scrollers, reimagined with roguelite progression, modern action polish, and that “just one more run” itch. It’s fast, punchy, and all about no-pressure fun with tight combat, slick movement, and endless ways to cause chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, 2.5D 14.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #39 Poetry of Blood: Eclipse
73% matchVery Positive90% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroGameStudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as "Moon" exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Hack and Slash 21%, 2.5D 17.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #40 Naxia
77% matchMixed56% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action RPG 10.2%
- #41 Mortal Sin
71% matchVery Positive95% of 5,791 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #42 Debugging Hero
72% matchVery Positive89% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #43 Morbid Metal
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,322 reviews2026
Dev: SCREEN JUICEPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Shapeshift into powerful characters in real time, chain impactful combos, and tear through waves of deadly machines and brutal bosses in this fast-paced hack-and-slash rogue-lite.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #44 Sephiria
70% matchVery Positive94% of 5,572 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 18.2%, Top-Down 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #45 FELLCHASER
71% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Hack and Slash 18%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, 2.5D 12.8%
- #46 Dungeon Souls
74% 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 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Roguelike 13.7%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #47 Skybreakers
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 694 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, 2.5D 13%
- #48 Penny Blood: Hellbound
69% matchVery Positive89% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: NatsumeAtari
Windows
Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #49 Cryptical Path
69% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%
- #50 GOD FORSAKEN
68% matchMixed69% of 1,770 reviews2026
Dev: insight studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Roguelike 24.5%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action 4.6%
- #51 Darkblade Ascent
68% matchVery Positive82% of 536 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #52 Dragonspire
71% matchMixed57% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Lionheart Games
Windows
Embark on an epic journey into the anime world of Asteria. Bring your favorite hero along and delve into endlessly different scenarios in this action-packed cooperative roguelike.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Top-Down 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #53 BloodRush: Undying Wish
67% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%
- #54 Raiders of Blackveil
68% 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: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Isometric 12.9%, Roguelike 12%
- #55 Shattered Realm Rebirth
66% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #56 Into the Necrovale
67% matchVery Positive86% of 593 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #57 Noobs Want to Live
66% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 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: Action Roguelike 18.5%, 2.5D 17.2%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action RPG 10%
- #58 Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 723 reviews2026
Dev: KTMG LLC.Pub: KIC Games
Windows
In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action 6.8%
- #59 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
65% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Action RPG 11.6%