- #1 SOULGRAVE
97% 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 37.3% ★, Metroidvania 15.4%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #2 Pandash
96% 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 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 15.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Roguelike 8%
- #3 Isekai Mage
96% 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 49.7% ★, Metroidvania 19.2%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 8.1%, Platformer 7.8%
- #4 The VIllage of Eri
95% 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 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 18.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 10%
- #5 Rogue Legacy
94% 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 61.9% ★, Platformer 12.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Metroidvania 7.4%, Side Scroller 2.8%
- #6 DurDanto
94% 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 47% ★, Metroidvania 22.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.2%, Adventure 3%
- #7 Soulbind: Prologue
93% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #8 Summum Aeterna
92% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 39% ★, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, Platformer 6.1%
- #9 Dead Cells
91% 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 34.4% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #10 Seed Hunter 猎源
91% 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 46.2% ★, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Side Scroller 9%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #11 Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft
90% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Lunar Penguin Media LLC
Windows · Mac
Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #12 Manor Mania
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retriod SoftwarePub: Deadzors
Windows
Manor Mania is a Metrovania Randomizer game nut scaled down in size with more focus on replayability. It has a handcrafted map, equippable gear/weapons, and random Powerups that help you navigate the manor. Many randomized elements ensure variety for each run.
Why similar: Roguevania 36% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelike 12.1%, Platformer 11.5%
- #13 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 36.8% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Roguelike 10.7%, Platformer 8.9%
- #14 Abyss Odyssey
89% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 49.3% ★, Side Scroller 10.8%, Metroidvania 10.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Roguelike 6.2%
- #15 Rogue Worlds
87% 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 36.5% ★, Metroidvania 18.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Platformer 9.1%
- #16 Nightmare: The Lunatic
86% 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 33.3% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Roguelike 9.4%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #17 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
84% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelike 9%, Platformer 8.1%
- #18 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
86% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.8% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Platformer 7.4%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Side Scroller 6.7%
- #19 Katanaut
84% 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 38.3% ★, Metroidvania 16.5%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelike 9%, Roguelite 8%
- #20 HELLREAPER
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 9%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #21 Cirrata
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aaron Ingersoll
Windows
Cirrata is a fast-paced rogue-lite, Metroidvania inspired action-platformer. Play as Kier, a red panda chef turned warrior, battling through an ever-changing world. Wield your trusty chef’s knife and a growing arsenal to slice enemies, uncover secrets, and forge your own path.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #22 Vagneria
82% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 41.7% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Roguelike 11.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 6%
- #23 SHIRO
82% 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 42.2% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10%, Platformer 7.1%
- #24 Ninja Soul
81% 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 51.5% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Roguelite 10.5%, Platformer 8.6%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #25 Talaka
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.4% ★, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Metroidvania 13.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #26 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.1% ★, Metroidvania 22.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Hack and Slash 6.4%
- #27 Gun Miner
79% 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 54% ★, Roguelike 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #28 Ghost 1.0
79% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.2% ★, Metroidvania 29%, Platformer 7.5%, Side Scroller 6%, Adventure 3.7%
- #29 Plague Breaker
77% 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 45.4% ★, Metroidvania 15.5%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 9.5%, Platformer 8.7%
- #30 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
77% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.9% ★, Metroidvania 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #31 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.6% ★, Side Scroller 12.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 8.4%, Platformer 7.8%
- #32 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 67% ★, Metroidvania 14%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Adventure 4.4%, Roguelite 3%
- #33 Weapon Hacker
78% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Side Scroller 10%, Roguelite 9.8%, Platformer 7.8%
- #34 Eat Or Keep
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.1% ★, Metroidvania 27%, Adventure 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Colorful 4.4%
- #35 NIPH
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soda Studios
Windows
NIPH is a stylish roguelite platformer with risky and intense combat. Slash, shoot, and learn and cast spells with more varied items as you explore a vast and diverse fantasy world!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.4% ★, Metroidvania 17.4%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #36 Ruby's Realms
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows · Mac
Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.3% ★, Metroidvania 19.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Roguelike 9.4%, Platformer 8.6%
- #37 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
74% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.8% ★, Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Fantasy 2.4%
- #38 The Revolt: Awakening
75% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 36.2% ★, Metroidvania 15.9%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #39 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
74% 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 46.3% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 9.2%, Platformer 8.5%
- #40 迷宮のドールポリス
73% 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 43.2% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #41 Dead Shapes
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 35% ★, Side Scroller 19.8%, Roguelite 18.8%, Platformer 14%, Roguelike 5%
- #42 Blu : Chronicles of Talpa
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Damian RobinetPub: MyOwnGames
Windows
Play as a ninja and explore a fantasy world filled with deadly creatures to save your kingdom from corrupt Guardians. Play in local co-op to give your opponents no rest!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.7% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 10%
- #43 Ultros
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,117 reviews2024
Dev: HadoquePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...
Why similar: Roguevania 32.3% ★, Metroidvania 23.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #44 Mystery of Prophecy
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KeizhGd
Windows
Myst of Proph is a pixel art Metroidvania based on biblical prophecies, health, and parkour.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.8% ★, Metroidvania 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Swordplay 10.3% ★, Roguelike 9.1%
- #45 Xenon Valkyrie
73% 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 60.2% ★, Roguelite 20.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Platformer 3.4%, Adventure 2.6%
- #46 A Bard's Last Song
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam DunnPub: Nebulific Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a thrilling journey with three unlikely heroes in this epic action RPG. Traverse treacherous landscapes, confront formidable foes, and uncover dark secrets as you strive to reunite a fractured kingdom. Band together to save the land from chaos, all in a stylized vector style.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.9%, Roguelite 10.1%, Stylized 5.3%, Magic 5.2%
- #47 Ufouria: The Saga 2
69% 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 40.5% ★, Metroidvania 22%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 9.9%, Colorful 4.2%
- #48 A Robot Named Fight!
71% 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 50.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.3%, Roguelite 10.2%, Platformer 6.8%, Roguelike 6.2%
- #49 Darkness of Memories
70% 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 45.7% ★, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 6.5%
- #50 Blade of the Netherworld
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.5% ★, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #51 Quantum:Fantasy
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 65.7% ★, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Magic 5.4%, Fantasy 2.8%
- #52 Mazgeon
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DokitsuArtPub: Viridian Software
Windows
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.7% ★, Metroidvania 19.4%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #53 Rift Keeper
70% 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 70.4% ★, Metroidvania 13.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Platformer 3.9%
- #54 KeyBound
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: amnesea
Windows
Embark on a thrilling rogue-vania platformer adventure in a keyboard-inspired realm. Reclaim lost keys to restore your keyboard, each one bringing logic back to the realm. Explore interconnected maps, battle rogue keys, and confront unique bosses in this epic quest!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.1% ★, Metroidvania 21.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #55 OniKiri
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KaschaDev
Windows
OniKiri is a dynamic first-person hack-and-slash game focused on fluid movement and ability-centered combat. Use power-ups and special abilities as you slice through enemies, unlock weapon skins, and progress through countless combinations of attributes.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Roguelite 9.9%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
- #56 Double Damnation
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 49.9% ★, Metroidvania 23.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Stylized 6.2%
- #57 The Guise
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #58 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
67% 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 53.9% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 8.6%
- #59 The Light Of Vertical
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 57.2% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Stylized 4.7%, Atmospheric 2.9%
- #60 风铃Windbell
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Brink
Windows
Windbell is a platform action game that contains roguelike random elements, hundreds of freely matched skills, and a hard-core hitting feel to bring you a super refreshing combat experience.
Why similar: Roguevania 54.3% ★, Metroidvania 23%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Swordplay 4% ★, Adventure 3.1%