Games Like Curse of the Dead Gods

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Isometric 14.2%, Difficult 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique isometric perspective and grid-based combat that mirrors the tactical, souls-like feel of the seed game.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Isometric 11.2%, Roguelike 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for isometric action-roguelites, offering fluid combat and deep build variety that fans of the genre will appreciate.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Isometric 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Cartoony 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the isometric souls-like exploration and deliberate combat style with a dark, atmospheric world.

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Isometric 20.9%, Difficult 17.9%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, boss-focused experience that emphasizes the difficult, pattern-based combat found in the seed game.

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: Souls-like 21.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential action-roguelite that provides fast-paced, high-intensity combat and constant progression.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Difficult 30%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Souls-like 18.9%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dash-heavy, stamina-conscious combat in a beautiful isometric world that demands high player skill.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Difficult 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, high-skill isometric combat that rewards mastery of spells and movement.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Isometric 19.4%, Roguelike 18%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelite 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight isometric combat with a narrative-driven roguelite structure and a dark, fantasy aesthetic.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.6%, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Difficult 21.9%, Exploration 5.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy souls-like that emphasizes parrying and deliberate movement, similar to the combat flow of the seed game.

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical isometric roguelite that emphasizes co-op play and challenging, skill-based combat encounters.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.6%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Roguelite 9.7%, Difficult 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, dark-fantasy souls-like that emphasizes traps, atmosphere, and challenging combat.

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 17.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, satisfying roguelite action with a high degree of replayability and build customization.

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 42.9%, Roguelite 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Roguelike 3.6%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished isometric dungeon crawler that blends roguelite progression with satisfying melee and ranged combat.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Isometric 28.2%, Difficult 19.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Fantasy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes an isometric perspective to deliver deep, souls-like exploration and challenging combat encounters.

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 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelite that captures the brutal, stamina-based combat and dark atmosphere of the seed game.

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Souls-like 55.1%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Difficult 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like metroidvania that features deep combat mechanics and a dark, oppressive world.

By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelite 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Difficult 8%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric roguelite that balances melee and ranged combat within a surreal, atmospheric setting.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.6%, Difficult 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes, one-hit-kill boss combat that mirrors the tension of difficult dungeon encounters.

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Why similar: Isometric 47.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a top-down, isometric action experience with a focus on combat and dungeon exploration.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 20.2%, Cartoony 10.4%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action-roguelite with challenging combat and a unique, dark aesthetic.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark fantasy aesthetic and roguelite progression that focuses on surviving waves of enemies.

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Roguelite 23.7%, Roguelike 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy roguelite that emphasizes build-crafting and intense combat scenarios.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 59%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Action 2.7%, Horror 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D souls-like that focuses on deep character builds and punishing, deliberate combat.

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: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Action 9.8%, Difficult 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, high-difficulty roguelite that demands precision and mastery of movement.

Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Difficult 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite with a focus on loot, combat, and challenging boss fights.

Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Difficult 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 14%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tight, top-down roguelite combat with deep build variety and challenging boss encounters.

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Isometric 15.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Difficult 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that features tactical, stamina-based combat and a grim atmosphere.

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: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Souls-like 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-roguelite that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and procedural dungeon exploration.

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Roguelite 19.1%, Isometric 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Roguelike 12.6%

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Roguelike 25.4%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite that emphasizes loot, procedural generation, and chaotic combat encounters.

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Isometric 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Roguelite 13.3%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Isometric 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Roguelite 12.6%

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: Difficult 25.6%, Roguelite 22.7%, Roguelike 16.8%, Action 8.3%, Cartoony 6.3%

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.

Why similar: Isometric 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 14.1%

Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Isometric 16.4%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11%

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Difficult 21.4%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 16.7%, Fantasy 4.8%

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.4%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 3.2%

Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that emphasizes character traits and difficult, tactical combat decisions.

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: Souls-like 20.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Roguelite 11.7%

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 45.2%, Roguelite 30.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Action 5%, Indie 2.4%

Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Isometric 9.4%

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 11.8%, Difficult 11.6%, Roguelike 10.1%

Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 21%, Difficult 19.5%, Fantasy 4.9%

The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Roguelike 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Fantasy 4.8%, Action 4.7%

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 17.4%, Roguelite 6.9%

Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Souls-like 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 7.6%

Afflicted by severe amnesia, you drift deep into the Common Dream. You scour for the lost pages of the Necronomicon, while clinging on to any little purpose you have left. Faced with mad dreamers, horrible abominations and eldritch deities, you feel drawn to the dark Abyss deep within.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Souls-like 16.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.8%

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Isometric 22.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Roguelike 14.2%

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: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Roguelike 16.1%, Horror 4.8%

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 48%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action 7.3%, Indie 4.6%

As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.1%, Roguelite 22.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%

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: Isometric 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 13.3%

A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.7%, Roguelike 23.2%, Isometric 21.5%, Roguelite 16%, Action 2.8%

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 32.5%, Roguelite 30%, Difficult 15%, Action 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30%, Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Roguelite 23.6%, Roguelike 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Isometric 20.4%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%

In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelite 12.4%

Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelite 8.9%

Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.7%