- #1 The Big Below
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Steve Aucott
Windows
Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, 1980s 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Top-Down 8.9%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
- #2 Wyvia: Prologue
96% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dragons 22.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Open World 11.2%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #3 The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2022
Dev: Plow Games LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games.
Why similar: Dragons 23.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Top-Down 8.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #4 Full Moon
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: AK Sommerville
Windows · Mac · Linux
An adventure in werewolf hunting, for witches.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Magic 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Old School 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #5 Spell Blaster
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JUMP Game Studio, LLC
Windows
Spell Blaster is a 2D top-down action game inspired by retro classics! The game is being developed for PC (with a planned release on Nintendo Switch) and tasks players with navigating mazes, destroying monsters, avoiding dangerous traps and solving perilous puzzles!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Top-Down 10.7%, Old School 8.7%
- #6 YANCY
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YANCY Team
Windows
YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Open World 21.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Top-Down 9.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #7 The Kingdoms of Ædloran
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Revelforge Game Studios
Windows · Mac
The Kingdoms of Ædloran is a 2D top-down pixel RPG. Explore a living open world, encounter strange and fantastic creatures, level up and learn new abilities, battle savage beasts and monstrous foes, delve deep into perilous dungeons, and claim legendary loot.
Why similar: Open World 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #8 The Spectral Web: Yuurei
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a giant, shifting Labyrinth and face off against powerful, ancient ghosts in this old-school action game inspired by 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Magic 9%, 1980s 8.1%
- #9 Isle of Reveries
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: desertcucco
Windows · Linux
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve head-scratching puzzles, and fight dangerous enemies in this retro-inspired action adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Top-Down 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #10 Tower of Fire: The Sword of Unspoken Misc
91% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Dale Blackwood
Windows
Tower of Fire: The Sword of Unspoken Misc is a chicken-fighting, crate-pushing, retro comedy adventure-puzzler.
Why similar: Dragons 24.5% ★, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #11 Opaloid Kingdom
90% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: JohnPeppermint
Windows · Linux
Take control of a sorcerer in a medieval fantasy land! Explore dark dungeons filled with monsters, travel through new towns and meet crazy wizards while fighting through obstacles that will test your skill through old-school arcade challenges
Why similar: Dragons 24.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Top-Down 13%, Old School 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #12 TEMPLE of RUBBO
89% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced co-op dungeon crawler for up to four players! 🏛️ Fight enemies and collect loot through 16 floors of caves, sewers, dungeons and hell to rescue an ancient wizard and regain your humanity.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Old School 7%
- #13 The Book of Buja
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: I.J. WhitePub: I.J. White Games
Windows
Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!
Why similar: 1980s 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Open World 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Top-Down 11%
- #14 Zezenia Online
88% matchMixed69% of 331 reviews2016
Dev: Zezenia OnlinePub: rojekti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Zezenia is a free to play 2D MMORPG with intense PvP wars & PvE combat. Choose from three classes and seven subclasses to discover a large map with four continents, hundreds of quests, a random equipment system & more.
Why similar: Dragons 20.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.2%, PvP 12.7%, Open World 10.2%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #15 Wobble Warriors
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Gob & Co.
Windows
Wobble Warriors is a 1-4 player ragdoll fighting couch co-op game. In this dungeon crawler, you and your friends play as some wobbly dragons on a mission to conquer the goblins who stole your gold. Jump, dash, ground pound, and bonk your way to victory by clearing each room.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dragons 16.1% ★, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #16 Zahalia
87% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Zahalia was a peaceful land until The Dark Wizard came and stole all the crystals. Defeat his group of monsters and reclaim the Crystals to save Zahalia from darkness.
Why similar: 1980s 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Top-Down 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Old School 9.2%
- #17 Haamupeli: Wrath of the Iku-Turso
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galoya Games
Windows · Mac
Haamupeli: Wrath of the Iku-Turso is a fantasy-themed action RPG adventure game about vanquishing an ancient threat. Recruit allies, find powerful items, develop your character and interact with the game world and its inhabitants to archieve your goals.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Open World 15.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #18 Uku Pacha
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitched Alpaca Studio
Windows
Uku Pacha is a rhythm-infused boss rush inspired by Andean mythology. Face 5 colossal guardians of the underworld, learn their attack patterns, and strike in sync with their rhythm to carve your path back to the world of the living.
Why similar: Dragons 25.6% ★, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Top-Down 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #19 The Elmian Warrior
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Sammio the Hammio
Windows
Get yourself ready to come across ancient ruins, an abandoned city, and more to gear up and slaughter TONS of demons with nothing but your own wits, and whatever treasures you can find!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Open World 16.2%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Magic 9.6%
- #20 Idiots' Fantasy
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ill-Fated Studios
Windows
Idiot's Fantasy is an idiotic hack-slash Roguelike in a world where every rule can be changed by equipping various rule books. Fight, explore, buy, switch, and die as you conquer this randomly generated world using the idiotic gameplay you've created yourself.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, PvP 9.3%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #21 Chronicles of Galdurvale
83% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Luminous Games
Windows
Chronicles of Galdurvale is an action-adventure game where Amelia Moonglow, a skilled huntress rides a dragon to explore an open world, craft items, collect weapons, and face challenging bosses. A thrilling journey to collect the five sacred stones and reunite with her mother in the Sky World.
Why similar: Dragons 37.4% ★, Open World 16.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Fantasy 7%
- #22 Aurule Dynasty
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarSeekerSoft
Windows
Discover hidden secrets. Delve into dungeons. Solve puzzles. Find ancient relics to vanquish bosses. Unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom of Aurule and its talkative denizens in this Zelda-like adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Open World 9.6%
- #23 Echoes of the Cove
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TideTellerPub: Silent Tide Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #24 Wigmund
81% matchVery Positive81% of 735 reviews2022
Dev: The Scholastics
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Defeat the evil Antiochus as you fight his malefic servants in this open-world fantasy action RPG with a unique, real-time combat game-play. Crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions and many other things are at hand.
Why similar: Dragons 26.1% ★, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Open World 13%, Old School 9.1%
- #25 A Quest That Became Legend
81% matchVery Positive84% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Neon Light Studio
Windows
A Quest That Became Legend is a game inspired by old school RPG classics, with turn based combat and an open world environment. Set out on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Dragons 19.3% ★, Open World 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Old School 10.1%
- #26 Dungeon Dwellers
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: OneShot Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join the ranks of the Dungeoneers; The only requirement? Have been banished to hell on earth. Delve into Dungeons, Loot and Collect Materials, Craft better Gear, and become the Ultimate Dungeoneer.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Open World 17.9%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #27 Skeleton Dungeon
79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Team Gar
Windows
Explore the dungeon and defeat the Skeleton King!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Action-Adventure 17%, 1980s 15.2%, Top-Down 9.4%, Exploration 8.5%
- #28 The Violets of Amicus™
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Creation Mode Studios®
Windows
Attack, dodge, and counter the monsters invading the land of Velare in The Violets of Amicus, a 2D action-adventure inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and modern combat games alike. The ferocious Violets are waking from their ancient gardens. Can a lowly courier save the kingdom?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Open World 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 9.1%
- #29 Dragon's Hoard
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Kreg
Windows
"Grow Big or Go Home!" Hunt down dangerous enemies and hoard loot to help your pet dragon grow. Once fully matured, take to the skies and ride your dragon to guide it back home! Go solo or join others in this Online Multiplayer Action-Adventure game.
Why similar: Dragons 23% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Open World 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #30 Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince
77% matchVery Positive90% of 209 reviews2022
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
The Minotaur King has returned...and it's all your fault! Lily's back for a new "classic" action-adventure set hundreds of years after The Sleeping King!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Top-Down 13.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #31 Kingdom of Dinza
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Starstrike Studios
Windows
An indie top-down 2D, procedurally generated, open world fantasy old school RPG. Explore wild areas, forests and dungeons, fight monsters and craft superior weapons and armor as you uncover the mysteries and overcome the challenges of the Kingdom of Dinza!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Open World 19.4%, Top-Down 14%, Old School 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #32 Milford Heaven II - Urg's Ascension
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CGGAMES
Windows
Milford Heaven thrived after Luken’s fall, but a new evil rises from below. Rusty yet legendary, you must gear up, face brutal monsters, and fight through dark dungeons in fast-paced hack-and-slash action. Destiny calls—and it won’t wait.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Dungeon Crawler 26%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Top-Down 10.3%, Magic 7.5%
- #33 Another Dungeon Game
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Geeky Goblin Games, LLC
Windows
Battle your way through this 2D Action RPG Dungeon Crawler with over-the-top skills, extensive passive trees, and all the randomized loot you can carry! Another Dungeon Game has been designed with casual players in mind, making it quick and easy to dive right in and start slaying from level 1.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Top-Down 7.9%, Funny 7.4%
- #34 Bleep Battles
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clown Tribes
Windows
Fast-paced top-down combat with nonstop action, unique characters, and chaotic enemy waves and camps.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Top-Down 11%, Open World 9.1%
- #35 Tales of the Vagabond
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SofiaSoft
Windows
Fight, hunt, gather, fish, buy and sell weapons and equipment in this sandbox classical fantasy world. Take on dynamic quests for money or take sides in a larger conflict or seek out the dark lord. Your fate is as you choose it.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Dragons 16.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Open World 8%
- #36 Mortem: Fallen Kingdom
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: War Penguin Studios
Windows
Mortem: Fallen Kingdom is an open world souls-like RPG. Explore the world and take part in rewarding action combat.
Why similar: Dragons 30.7% ★, Open World 18.9%, Magic 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #37 Folk Hero
73% matchVery Positive85% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Chudo-Yudo GamesPub: Targem Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one try.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #38 Apee Escapee
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: NHO&JHO
Windows
Apee Escapee is a small retro open-world 2D platformer for 1–2 players. Explore one interconnected world, find 8 randomly placed skeleton keys, do good deeds to open the Karma Door, and free the Great Apee.
Why similar: 1980s 21%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, PvP 13.2%, Open World 11.6%
- #39 Pixel Wizard
72% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Grumpy Wizard
Windows
A medieval fantasy hack and slash adventure where you are a combat wizard. Fast and frantic, fight hordes of enemies and defeat brutal bosses in any order to save the kingdom. Use deadly magic, powerful items and valuable loot to help turn the tide of battle.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.7%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Top-Down 14.9%, Magic 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #40 Baby Snow and the Shards of Tiger's Bane
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.G. MasonPub: INFINITEXT
Windows
Take on the role of the courageous Baby Snow as he battles with the tiger's who have attacked his home and captured the Lady Penelope.
Why similar: Dragons 28.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Magic 9.2%
- #41 DarkDIRE: The Advanced Set
74% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: CounterParry
Windows · Linux
Inspired by old-school rogue-like and RPGs, DarkDIRE uses simple graphics/animation to build a living world. Explore endless procedurally generated kingdoms and dungeons. Gain loot by raiding enemy kingdoms. Sell it to become rich and powerful. Maybe even powerful enough to rule your own kingdom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Open World 15.8%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, PvP 9.2%
- #42 The Depths of Avalon
71% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Pendragon StudiosPub: Ad Astra Studios
Windows
Join Arthur and Merlin in The Depths of Avalon, a cooperative top-down dungeon crawler where you solve puzzles and battle enemies to thwart the dark plans of Morgan La Fey.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 45.6%, Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Top-Down 15.4%, Fantasy 6.1%, Action 1.6%
- #43 Labyrinth Legend
73% 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: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Old School 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #44 Donna: The Canine Quest
70% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: RAZE GAMESPub: indie.io
Windows
Embark on a paw-some journey in Donna: The Canine Quest! Dive into a world of heroic hounds, where each thrilling battle and loot discovery keeps the excitement at its peak. With cute pixel-art graphics and satisfying gameplay this tail-wagging adventure will have you barking for more!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Open World 15.5%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.5%
- #45 Dumpy and Bumpy
72% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: ProgramancerPub: Retroware
Windows
Experience a clever take on retro Japanese puzzle games. Bite, blow up, and break your way through 80 charming, but challenging levels. Play solo as Dumpy (or have a friend join you as Bumpy) to crush the evil Ghostlord! But don’t take too long, or the Ghosts will get you!!
Why similar: Dragons 27.7% ★, Local Co-Op 19.2%, PvP 14.5%, Top-Down 9.6%, Old School 8.9%
- #46 Slaughter Void
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dread Night
Windows
SLAUGHTER VOID is a brutal, high intensity hack and slash, combining the best of speed running and 80's arcade action with fast-paced combat and build variety. Hotline Miami meets Diablo in this homage to the classic, blood spattered fantasy of the 70's and 80's.
Why similar: 1980s 19.5%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Old School 8.7%
- #47 DreamWorks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders
71% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2019
Dev: Climax Studios Ltd.Pub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat the villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans.
Why similar: Dragons 47.5% ★, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Fantasy 9.1%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #48 Ranger Quest: The Elemental Orbs
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Colin HamiltonPub: Minotaur Maze Engine
Windows
Disaster has befallen you, but hope is not lost. Explore the libraries and learn the ancient incantations to unlock the full power of the Elemental Orbs. Completing your epic quest requires a showdown with the evil Grand Mage Marduk in his magical fortress.
Why similar: 1980s 22.9%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Magic 10.4%
- #49 Dandy & Randy DX
70% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Asteristic Game StudioPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Play either alone or with a friend on this cute adventure game!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.1%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Funny 8%
- #50 Chonky - From Breakfast to Domination
69% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Enhydra Games
Windows
Cute characters, endearing enemies and an all together chonky world. Fight your way through adorable monsters, collect all kinds of loot and experiment to find new spells in this top-down action RPG.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.4%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Magic 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Old School 9.5%
- #51 To Kill a God
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitch FactoryPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows · Linux
Craft your skill tree in this action roguelike where you must utilize skill and creativity to unleash devastating builds, all for one purpose. Break the Cycle. Kill a god.
Why similar: Dragons 25.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Top-Down 9%, Magic 7.5%
- #52 Dungeon Mage
67% 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: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 10%, Exploration 9.1%
- #53 Inside The Crystal Mountain
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Inside The Crystal Mountain is a difficult action-adventure game with fast-paced combat and soulslike elements where you explore a mysterious world filled with ambiguous characters and challenging enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Top-Down 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%
- #54 Wyvia
67% matchVery Positive96% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dragons 24.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #55 OtterQuest
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Arkadia Galactic
Windows
You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Top-Down 11.1%, Old School 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #56 Apomo District
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Apomo
Windows
Explore a world that changes everyday where you’ll hunt weird monsters called ‘Apomo.’ Catch and cook fish to get buffs, collect bugs to cast spells, and find gear to fit your play style.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.9%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Open World 14.9%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 11%
- #57 Hammerwatch
69% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 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 31.2%, Local Co-Op 27.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Top-Down 5%
- #58 Nobody Saves the World
67% matchVery Positive91% of 6,624 reviews2022
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 6.3%
- #59 Burden of the Blue
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Explore mysterious worlds, solve puzzles and battle in order to uncover the burdens of the past.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Top-Down 15.4%, Exploration 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #60 Master Key
66% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: 1980s 17.9%, Open World 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Top-Down 9.5%