- #1 A Robot Named Fight!
97% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.1% ★, Metroidvania 14.7%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Robots 10.1%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #2 Adventure's Pixel World
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Fearless Colossus
Windows
Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!
Why similar: Roguevania 25.5% ★, Metroidvania 12.9%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Old School 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
- #3 The VIllage of Eri
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.6% ★, Metroidvania 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #4 Darkness of Memories
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 26.6% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 10.6%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #5 Ufouria: The Saga 2
94% matchVery Positive92% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: SUNSOFT
Windows
Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!
Why similar: Roguevania 23.9% ★, Metroidvania 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Retro 11.2%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #6 Rogue Worlds
94% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 25.1% ★, Metroidvania 13.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #7 Pandash
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.5% ★, Metroidvania 14%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #8 SHIRO
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.9% ★, Metroidvania 17.8%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, Futuristic 9.5%
- #9 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KASADE Studio
Windows
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Roguevania 26.6% ★, Metroidvania 12.4%, Robots 11.7%, Old School 9.3%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #10 RogueVirus
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Huskyware
Windows
Grid-based action roguelike where you face chaotic encounters against computer viruses. Build and upgrade your antivirus using a vast array of commands and add-ons in order to survive.
Why similar: Robots 20.5%, Futuristic 13.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Retro 9.2%, Cute 8.6%
- #11 DurDanto
90% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #12 SOULGRAVE
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.3% ★, Metroidvania 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #13 迷宮のドールポリス
89% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #14 Aura of Worlds
88% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 26.8% ★, Metroidvania 14.4%, Procedural Generation 10%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #15 Dunjungle
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 8%
- #16 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riimu Games Oy
Windows
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.1% ★, Metroidvania 16.9%, Robots 15.2%, Retro 7.9%, Platformer 5.6%
- #17 Homelessvania
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: RomanPub: GOBBOGOES
Windows
Fight for your rights as a homeless person in this mini Metroidvania SPEEDRUNNER.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Old School 10.2%, Roguelike 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #18 The Big One
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Salty Karma
Windows
Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.
Why similar: Roguevania 28% ★, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelite 10.1%, Metroidvania 8.5%
- #19 Plague Breaker
84% matchVery Positive90% of 51 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: Roguevania 30.7% ★, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #20 Astro Sailor
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wohlfart Richárd
Windows · Linux
Astro Sailor is a hand-drawn action-adventure game with rogue-like elements and a unique gravity-based movement system. On your journey to explore the galaxy, you’ll meet new friends and foes, discover hidden treasures and face dangerous obstacles.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.9% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelite 12%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #21 Gun Miner
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #22 Elsie
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Robots 16.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Futuristic 10.8%
- #23 Isekai Mage
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.8% ★, Metroidvania 18.4%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 8.5%, Platformer 7.3%
- #24 Nightmare: The Lunatic
81% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Metroidvania 13.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #25 Pogo Rogue
79% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Robots 12.1%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #26 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
81% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 31.9% ★, Metroidvania 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #27 CreatorCrate
80% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jori RyanPub: CreatorCrate Games
Windows · Linux
A fast, chaotic, and totally unique platformer with roguelike elements. Outsmart everything that wants you dead with your grabby robot arm. Rampage through a massive circular space station. Grab, stab, block, throw, and devour your enemies! More than run and shoot: improvise and CREATE!
Why similar: Roguevania 26.5% ★, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Robots 11.6%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #28 Dead Cells
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 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: Roguevania 27.3% ★, Metroidvania 14.4%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #29 ScourgeBringer
79% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 22.7% ★, Roguelite 17.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Metroidvania 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #30 Slime Princess
77% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.4% ★, Roguelite 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelike 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #31 Paranoid
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Brenner Simon
Windows
Paranoid is Dungeoncrawler/Roguelike with an oldschool pixelartstyle where you need to survive alone in the dark and discover new items and pills that help you through this dangerous World. Can you find a way out and wake up?
Why similar: Roguevania 29.2% ★, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #32 Xenon Valkyrie
78% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.6% ★, Roguelite 23.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
- #33 Katanaut
74% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.5% ★, Metroidvania 13.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #34 ReversEstory
76% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.2% ★, Metroidvania 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Retro 7.3%
- #35 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
75% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 33% ★, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #36 Vagante
76% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.5% ★, Roguelite 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelike 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #37 SAD GOD
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Aaron Steed
Windows
SAD GOD is a platformer-shooter-roguelike. We invite you to descend into a pit of monsters and traps. Gain strength from coins and weapons from altars. Touch an orb. Then race to the surface before the lava gets you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Old School 10.2%
- #38 Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX
75% matchMixed69% of 355 reviews2021
Dev: DejimaPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?
Why similar: Roguevania 29.3% ★, Procedural Generation 14%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #39 Ninja Soul
73% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.3% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13%, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #40 Seed Hunter 猎源
73% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.5% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #41 Rusty Rangers
71% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Fantastica!
Windows
Rusty Rangers is an action platformer and roguelike with elements of metroidvania. Choose your ranger and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Will you be able to defeat all the bosses?
Why similar: Roguevania 29.7% ★, Metroidvania 15%, Old School 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9%, Action Roguelike 8.8%
- #42 Rogue Legacy
72% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.1% ★, Roguelike 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Metroidvania 6.9%
- #43 Citadel Stormer 2
70% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Unearthly Resilience Games
Windows
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Robots 19.4%, Old School 16.8%, Retro 11.7%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
- #44 Future Knight (CPC/Spectrum)
73% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Robots 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #45 Lawyer Guy: Defender of Justice
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: Rob Welch
Windows · Linux
Lawyer Guy is a challenging, fast-paced 2D action platformer. No gimmicks, just high-quality level design and old-school difficulty, with some modern quality-of-life touches. You should play it even though it's not a roguelike.
Why similar: Robots 22.4%, Old School 16.2%, Futuristic 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #46 Rift Keeper
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.3% ★, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Metroidvania 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #47 Space Recall
69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: JohnHang
Windows
"Space Recall" is a side-scrolling game with action Roguelike structure, skill and equipment combination as innovation points, and economic operation as the driving force. players can build character skills according to the situation, and at the same time with special abilities
Why similar: Robots 17.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Futuristic 11%, 2D Platformer 11%
- #48 Eagle Island Twist
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.9% ★, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #49 Rising Hell
69% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #50 Unstrung Machine
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonatas Jeremias de Siqueira CamposPub: Clouded Studio
Windows
It was just another normal workday — until a single mistake changed everything. In this 2D roguelike, fight hordes of robots in electrifying melee combat. With striking pixel art, explore procedurally generated environments, secret rooms, and multiple endings.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.5% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #51 Abalyte
70% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 50.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Platformer 5.3%
- #52 30XX
66% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Robots 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #53 Red Bit Ninja
71% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Old School 8.1%, Platformer 7.1%
- #54 Variance
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Realm Studios
Windows · Mac
Variance is a free-to-play Anime Roguelite RPG. Play as Ella, as she battles through relentless foes, explores new levels, and masters powerful abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Robots 11.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10%
- #55 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
68% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.1% ★, Metroidvania 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 10.7%, Surreal 6.2%
- #56 Even Heroes Die
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 15%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #57 lost bits
67% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Mabbit
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.
Why similar: Robots 24.4%, Old School 22.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Retro 9.5%, Colorful 7.8%
- #58 We Need Heroes
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myshora
Windows
We need heroes like you! In this 2D Adventure platformer, you can play as Cin and more unlockable allies! Destroy robots, run, jump, score or... Look at the sights! Play however you want, at your own pace, challenges, alone, alongside friends... or even... CPU!
Why similar: Robots 20.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Futuristic 11.5%, Platformer 10.8%
- #59 孙悟空大战机器金刚 / Sun Wukong VS Robot
68% matchVery Positive89% of 102 reviews2019
Dev: Bitca
Windows · Mac
Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Robots 18.3%, Old School 13.7%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #60 RAGMONTON
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
Ragmonton is a Physics-Based Ragdoll Roguelike > Fight enemies by collecting and combining your body parts for special powers, discover transformations, acquire unique relics and modify your power in a way that every run is unique.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.7% ★, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Roguelike 9.1%