- #1 Mortal Sin
97% matchVery Positive95% of 5,715 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 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 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, First-Person 12.5%, Roguelike 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a visceral, first-person melee combat system that mirrors the high-intensity, skill-based swordplay found in City of Brass.
- #2 Immortal Redneck
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,289 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Procedural Generation 18%, FPS 17.7%, Perma Death 10%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Set in ancient Egypt, this first-person roguelite shares the thematic desert atmosphere and fast-paced combat style of City of Brass.
- #3 Ziggurat
96% matchVery Positive85% of 3,953 reviews2014
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 14.6%, FPS 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Roguelike 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced, first-person roguelite focuses on magical combat and procedural dungeon crawling, providing a similar arcade-like experience.
- #4 Slasher's Keep
95% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, First-Person 14.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes melee combat and procedural generation, capturing the same roguelike exploration feel.
- #5 Eldritch
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,216 reviews2013
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelike 22.4%, First-Person 11%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Perma Death 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person roguelike features procedural levels and a focus on stealth and combat, similar to the tension found in City of Brass.
- #6 Witchfire
93% matchVery Positive92% of 14,177 reviews2024
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.
Why similar: FPS 44.9%, Roguelite 19.1%, First-Person 16.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, Action 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, first-person roguelite that combines precise combat with dark fantasy elements and procedural challenges.
- #7 Delver
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,836 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Perma Death 14.2%, Roguelike 12%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, first-person dungeon crawler that captures the core loop of exploring dangerous, procedurally generated depths.
- #8 Darkblade Ascent
91% matchVery Positive83% of 518 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: Swordplay 27.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-roguelike that leans heavily into melee combat and dungeon exploration mechanics.
- #9 Archtower
92% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Perma Death 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, FPS 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and combat, providing a similar sense of progression and danger.
- #10 Barony
91% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 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 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Roguelike 19.8%, Difficult 14.4%, First-Person 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes survival and exploration in a procedurally generated environment.
- #11 Gunfire Reborn
89% matchVery Positive93% of 102,667 reviews2021
Dev: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: Roguelike 27.3%, FPS 24.3%, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: While featuring more ranged combat, this high-speed, first-person roguelite offers the same addictive, run-based progression and procedural variety.
- #12 Deadlink
89% matchVery Positive89% of 3,591 reviews2023
Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."
Why similar: Perma Death 23%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Difficult 16.1%, FPS 15.7%, First-Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, first-person roguelite that rewards aggressive movement and precise combat, mirroring the kinetic energy of City of Brass.
- #13 Crypt of the Serpent King
90% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Procedural Generation 17.9%, Action 7.5%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on melee combat and navigating trap-filled environments.
- #14 Roboquest
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, FPS 22.8%, Perma Death 17.1%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This high-octane, first-person shooter roguelite emphasizes fluid movement and rapid combat encounters in procedurally generated levels.
- #15 Void Bastards
87% matchVery Positive86% of 5,386 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Manchu
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, FPS 18.2%, Roguelike 17.7%, Procedural Generation 16.9%, First-Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic, first-person roguelite that features unique procedural environments and a focus on survival and resource management.
- #16 One More Dungeon
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 660 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Roguelike 17%, FPS 14.9%, First-Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, pixel-art roguelike that centers on dungeon exploration and combat against various fantasy creatures.
- #17 UnderMine
85% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Roguelike 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite that emphasizes exploration and combat, sharing the core loop of City of Brass.
- #18 Dungeons of Edera
86% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 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 19.9%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-RPG that features procedural dungeons and a focus on loot-driven progression.
- #19 Ravenbound
84% matchMixed54% of 969 reviews2023
Dev: Systemic Reaction™Pub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Fear everything and nothing for death brings you closer to victory in this challenging open world action-roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power you must use steel and skill to complete your mission in a dangerous fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folklore.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Perma Death 17.1%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-roguelite that blends exploration with fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #20 Perseus: Titan Slayer
84% matchMixed64% of 366 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Perma Death 9.9%, Roguelite 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that draws from mythology and focuses on fast-paced combat encounters.
- #21 Hyper Light Breaker
82% matchMixed56% of 3,924 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: 3D 20.7%, Action 18.9%, Fantasy 17.3%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure roguelite that emphasizes fluid movement and combat in a vibrant, procedurally generated world.
- #22 In Celebration of Violence
83% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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 18.7%, Perma Death 17.6%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike that focuses on brutal, melee-centric combat and procedural exploration.
- #23 Tower of Guns
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,239 reviews2014
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Perma Death 14.9%, FPS 14%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, first-person roguelite that emphasizes movement and dodging, capturing the frantic nature of City of Brass.
- #24 Dread Delusion
78% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: First-Person 46%, 3D 18.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Fantasy 14.7%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, open-world RPG that focuses on exploration and discovery in a surreal, procedurally influenced world.
- #25 MOTHERGUNSHIP
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,598 reviews2018
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, FPS 15.6%, Roguelike 11.7%, Perma Death 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person bullet-hell roguelite focuses on intense combat and procedural level design, offering a similar arcade-style challenge.
- #26 AMID EVIL
79% matchVery Positive93% of 7,565 reviews2019
Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
Why similar: FPS 35.6%, First-Person 22.6%, Fantasy 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, first-person shooter that captures the retro-inspired, high-speed combat feel of classic dungeon crawlers.
- #27 Mana Spark
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelike 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Difficult 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, action-oriented roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and tactical combat.
- #28 GRAVEN
79% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: FPS 33.6%, First-Person 21.4%, 3D 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy, first-person action game that features immersive exploration and combat mechanics.
- #29 TinyKeep
81% matchMixed65% of 417 reviews2014
Dev: PhigamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
TinyKeep, a top-down procedurally generated dungeon escape game with permadeath - you die and it's game over. Master the frantic physics-based combat, lure enemies into traps or make them fight each other for dominance. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.3%, Perma Death 23.5%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes physics-based combat and procedural level generation.
- #30 Hedon Bloodrite
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,933 reviews2019
Dev: Zan_HedonDev
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
Why similar: FPS 39.1%, First-Person 21.3%, Fantasy 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, first-person game that blends melee and ranged combat with a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #31 Islands of the Caliph
77% matchVery Positive88% of 272 reviews2023
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Islands of the Caliph is an old-school inspired action RPG based on Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual tradition. A KEYBOARD ONLY 1980s style Dungeon Crawler with an open world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.2%, First-Person 22.6%, 3D 10.1%, Fantasy 8%, Action 6.1%
- #32 Gatedelvers
77% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Unikone
Windows
A dungeon-crawling, world-hopping roguelike adventure! Grab your friends, stick dynamite to your sword, throw candles at your foes and die in various exciting ways!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Perma Death 18.4%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #33 ELDERBORN
75% matchVery Positive86% of 2,959 reviews2020
Dev: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Why similar: Swordplay 33.3% ★, Perma Death 20.5%, Difficult 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, First-Person 9.4%
- #34 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Swordplay 26.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
- #35 Cryptical Path
73% matchVery Positive88% of 164 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 21.3%, Roguelike 16%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Perma Death 12.7%, Difficult 9.7%
- #36 Dandy Ace
74% matchVery Positive87% of 1,302 reviews2021
Dev: Mad MimicPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%
- #37 Shadow of the Depth
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 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: Perma Death 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Difficult 13.1%
- #38 Skyward Extraction
72% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Naughty Clogs
Windows
A light horror roguelike adventure through a post apocalyptic world, with airships.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Procedural Generation 16.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, First-Person 10.9%
- #39 RAD
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 958 reviews2019
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Perma Death 19.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Difficult 13%, Procedural Generation 11.7%
- #40 Enlightenment
76% matchMixed63% of 457 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Perma Death 11.3%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #41 Eternal Step
76% 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: Difficult 32.7%, Roguelike 28.2%, Action 7.9%, Fantasy 7.2%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #42 Devious Dungeon
74% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Roguelike 15.7%
- #43 Bloodshed
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, FPS 21.2%, First-Person 12.8%, Roguelite 10.4%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #44 Gloomgrave
71% matchVery Positive88% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 12%, FPS 11.8%
- #45 Vaporum
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,042 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.5%, First-Person 24.5%, Fantasy 13.6%, 3D 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #46 OmniFootman
72% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Perma Death 18.8%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelite 10.1%, Difficult 9.2%
- #47 Sands of Aura
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.9%, Difficult 36.3%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 5.1%, Action-Adventure 4.1%
- #48 Blood of Mehran
69% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Permanent Way Game Co.Pub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.
Why similar: Fantasy 19.8%, 3D 18.4%, Action 15.5%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #49 VOIN
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,990 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Roguelike 24.7%, First-Person 15.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Action 6.4%
- #50 Heretical
66% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 39%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #51 Dive The Depths
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: FrizuoPub: Starpixel Studios
Windows
Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 13.1%
- #52 Spirits Abyss
68% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelike 17.2%, Difficult 15.5%, Procedural Generation 14.6%
- #53 SULFUR
65% matchVery Positive87% of 7,993 reviews2024
Dev: Perfect Random
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, FPS 14.2%
- #54 Tyrant's Realm
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Procedural Generation 22.8%, Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 10.1%, 3D 6.9%
- #55 Bombslinger
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: Mode4Pub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Bomberman-inspired Wild West action game with bombs! A solo hardcore reinvention of the iconic explosive action!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Perma Death 23.6%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #56 Fancy Skulls
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 347 reviews2014
Dev: tequibo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fancy Skulls is a challenging first person shooter with procedural generation, permadeath and distinct art style. Intense and tactical combat, unique weapon mods and items that change the way you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.2%, FPS 20.8%, Action 11.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #57 Monomyth
65% matchVery Positive92% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.1%, First-Person 23.7%, Fantasy 7.3%, Action 7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #58 Hellblusser
67% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Hellblusser is a hot, fast-paced first-person rogue-like. Play as a young prince who is traveling to hell to extinguish it. Swing your sword, play with fire, and collect the tears of your enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, First-Person 11.4%, Action 9.6%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #59 Underworld Ascendant
71% matchMostly Negative35% of 1,095 reviews2018
Dev: OtherSide EntertainmentPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.6%, First-Person 18.2%, Action 14.8%, Fantasy 12.7%, Adventure 11.5%
- #60 PositronX
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
PositronX is a futuristic rogue-lite fps featuring fast-paced combat, creative movement, time control mechanics and breathtaking visuals, each playthrough giving you a unique experience.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, FPS 14.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Difficult 11.8%