- #1 Grim Horde
97% matchMixed50% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Red Koi Box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gather your minions, conquer the lands and become the Darklord! Grim Horde is a fast arcade game with rogue-lite elements, where you lead your armies through the lands of the mortals, raze villages and claim souls. Die and rise again from your ashes and learn new summoning spells.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 44.8% ★, Roguelite 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action Roguelike 7%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #2 Outlaw Raiders
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KasperDevPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows
Lead your outlaw crew on raids to rob, steal, and fight for riches. Build up your camp and recruit more outlaws so you can become the ultimate outlaw.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 5.7%, Medieval 4.4%
- #3 Foglit
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hellion Hedgehog Games
Windows
Brave the cursed lands of Cirilis, in Foglit, a top-down action roguelite. Hack and slash through monsters, and collect powerful runes to customize your build. Unravel a dark story with impactful choices and multiple endings. Can you break the cycle?
Why similar: Roguelite 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Top-Down 10%, Roguelike 9.8%, PvE 8.9%
- #4 Behold!
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2016
Dev: Toster12D3
Windows
Behold is a 2D twin-stick shooter in a dark fantasy setting! Barbarians, insane wizards, total despair and bloody pieces.You are playing as a monster who is stuck between two armies.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 60.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Action 7.7%, Gore 5.7%, Indie 1.7%
- #5 Crimson Loop
94% matchMixed48% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: Nathan
Windows
Fight your way through waves of increasingly frenzied hordes of monsters! Earning Upgrades, Powerups, And Abilities. All in a mysterious yet satisfying Adventure! To uncover the mysterious story behind your origins, The Loop, and much more.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16%, Roguelite 15.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, PvE 8%
- #6 Hell Forge
94% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: Gaby RlaPub: LiberateGames
Windows
Hell Forge is a retro roguelite survivor where you battle endless monsters to mine souls for the ultimate gamble. Locate the Hell Forge on the map and risk your resources in a high-stakes lottery system to craft Legendary gear.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Roguelike 15.3%, Top-Down 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #7 Echoes of Aethelgard
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrKokoGames
Windows
Evolve your arsenal and become the bullet hell. Echoes of Aethelgard is a horde-survival roguelite featuring deep meta-progression, an explosive combo system, and devastating ultimate abilities. Survive the endless hordes and lift the curse of the Void Corruptor.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17%, Roguelite 14.9%, Top-Down 10.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, Medieval 9%
- #8 Death Fortress
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LiuXian
Windows
"Death Fortress" is an action Rogue lite game. You wake up from the darkness and kill in the darkness. The super refreshing hack-and-slash experience brings endless fear to this desperate world.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 40.4% ★, Roguelite 14.6%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Action Roguelike 6.9%
- #9 Tome of the Damned
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Redtower Games
Windows
Tome of the Damned is a dark top-down roguelike. You are undead. Slay the castle guards, upgrade your weapons and spells, and wield enchanted arms and elemental grimoires across dozens of locations against merciless bosses. Die, adapt, try again.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 40.6% ★, Roguelite 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Roguelike 9%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #10 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
91% matchVery Positive86% of 8,214 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 9.5%, Dark 4.1%
- #11 Meat Without Master
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neon Cocoa
Windows
Adapt or die as a failed lump of living meat. Hunt, devour, and evolve into a self-made abomination to bring down the totalitarian meat lab that made you. Fail, and you will be fed back into the grinder.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54.3% ★, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 7.7%, Action Roguelike 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #12 Evil Advisor Verdict
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Danil Kalyupa
Windows
Become a cunning royal advisor in this bureaucratic strategy roguelike. Pass rigged verdicts at the tribunal, gather a loyal retinue, and balance your relationship with the king while secretly tearing the kingdom apart from within.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Roguelite 6.2%, Dark 6.1%, Roguelike 4.3%
- #13 In Search of Heroes!
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MACHINE GUN CHICKEN STUDIOS LLC
Windows
Calling all Heroes! The age of knights is in its twilight, but the people still require your aid! Venture through various randomly-generated locales, complete quests and take down fearsome bosses. Return to your home estate to construct new buildings, equip powerful weapons, and rally new heroes!
Why similar: Roguelite 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Top-Down 12.3%, Action 9.9%
- #14 Shadow & Steel
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Arms Games
Windows · Mac
Shadow & Steel is a top-down hack-and-slash arena shooter set in a fantasy world. Battle hordes of undead, demons, and living nightmares designed to push your combat skills to the limit. Strike up close with your blade and weave arcane spells from a distance.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.4%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Top-Down 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 9%
- #15 Skul: The Hero Slayer
87% matchVery Positive93% of 57,348 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Villain Protagonist 27.2% ★, Roguelite 16.7%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #16 Curses & Daggers
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: barosaros
Windows
A Twin-Stick Roguelite where you clear you way by slaying enemies in a dangerous pocket sized world. Explore, Loot, Shop and get stronger and go from zone to zone until you defeat a final boss.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
- #17 Fronteeland
85% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
Fronteeland is a fast-paced pixel-art hack-and-slash. Battle through perilous levels with weapons you find, survive enemy waves, and unlock more gear for pure, primal combat fun!
Why similar: Top-Down 24%, Roguelite 20.8%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Action 9.4%, Combat 8.7%
- #18 Hunt for the Alchemists
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crispy Salmon
Windows
In this action-packed rogue-lite hack-and-slash, string together attacks, dodges, and throws as you step into the shoes of The Inspector, a corporate assassin tasked with eliminating the Four Alchemists.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #19 Crimson Quest
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CREBABOS
Windows
Crimson Quest lets players control a single character that acts as a production base. Players can create units and towers, explore the field, and experience real-time roguelike progression with action elements, offering a unique twist on traditional RTS gameplay.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.8% ★, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 10.5%, Top-Down 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #20 Munch
82% matchMixed64% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Mac n Cheese Games
Windows · Mac
Kill. Eat. Evolve. METAL! \m/
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Roguelite 13%, Hack and Slash 7.4%, Gore 4.8%
- #21 Overlord™: Raising Hell
84% matchVery Positive93% of 2,566 reviews2008
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 64.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 23%, Action 4.7%, Fantasy 3.5%, Hack and Slash 3.5%
- #22 Halloween is Crazy as Hell
83% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Ciro Fernandes (Cube Legal)
Windows
A roguelike game about skeletons, pumpkins and bats. Go and explore the spooky scenarios and defeat the forces of the evil altars. Find different weapons, items and little friends to help you on your mission. Choose your weapon carefully, each has a distinct special ability.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 12.3%, Top-Down 11.6%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
- #23 Forest Fire
82% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be the Forest Fire and burn everything in sight! A Rogue-lite destruction-fest where every pixel is physically simulated. Burn trees, buildings, vehicles, and tiny screaming humans. Dodge bullet-hell rain clouds and pissed-off firefighters to stay alive... Only YOU can start Forest Fires.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 47.8% ★, Roguelite 14.4%, Top-Down 9.2%, Roguelike 8.7%, Action Roguelike 8.4%
- #24 Oathborne
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: noFate_games
Windows
Oathborne is a top down action roguelite hack and slash. Unlock new skills for your class as you delve deeper into treacherous dungeons with traps, bosses, puzzles, and hordes of enemies. Each dive into darkness contains a monolith which must be destroyed to open pathways in the overworld.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Roguelite 20.3%, Top-Down 13.9%, Hack and Slash 11%, Medieval 10%
- #25 Further Still: Survivors
81% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: Arcane Input
Windows
Pick and choose between tons of weapons, spells and equipment to create a build capable of surviving a never-ending horde of monsters. Find a build, break the game and see how far you can take it.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Roguelite 19.9%, Top-Down 14.8%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #26 Ichorous
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monster Crate
Windows
The blood-splattering roguelike where you shred through enemies infested with Ichor. Use the blood you spill to heal and grow stronger! As you collect ichor for the god of blood, known only as The Patron, he will grant you upgrades that not only help you but also your enemies!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
- #27 Magic Survivor Undead
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: New Lua
Windows
Slay the infected, Fight the gods and protect humanity. Only you can rebuild what was lost in this roguelike game. Gather resources to build up your base, craft weapons and create magics in this game influenced by Vampire Survivors and Call of Duty Zombies.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Roguelite 17.9%, Top-Down 12.6%, PvE 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
- #28 Apprentice of Darkness
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Maeldor Games
Windows · Mac
Play as a dark magician, gather your party of all sorts of evil, unspeakable creatures and spread darkness! A turn-based rogue-like experience with dark humour elements! Sacrifice your enemies to Evil Gods, gain powers and upgrade your Tower of Darkness to spread corruption throughout the continent.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.7% ★, Roguelite 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Roguelike 9.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #29 Knightbane
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crucible Studio
Windows
Top-down survivor-like with a split ability system. Passives fire automatically, always working. Actives are yours to deploy, high cooldown but high impact. Build, upgrade and fight through cursed lands.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Top-Down 12%, Action 9.3%
- #30 Necrofugitive
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Garden Studios
Windows · Linux
Necrofugitive is a 2D stealth-action game about an evil shapeshifter on the run from justice. Survive a world forged through Medieval history with merciless pursuers, daring escapes, and an ancient mystery driving your every move.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Medieval 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Hack and Slash 6.6%
- #31 Dungeon Warfare
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,007 reviews2015
Dev: Valsar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dungeon Warfare is a challenging tower defense strategy game where you become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wanna-be heroes.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50.4% ★, Top-Down 10.7%, Medieval 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, PvE 6%
- #32 CARRION
77% matchVery Positive95% of 33,421 reviews2020
Dev: Phobia Game StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 71.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 9%, Gore 7.7%, Violent 4.1%, Action 3.4%
- #33 Mobbers
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Septagram Games
Windows
Mobbers is a roguelike dungeon shooter with randomised items, rooms, themes and enemies. Choose to play as the Goblin, Skeleton, Slime or Kobold and turn against the other mobs in the dungeon to escape, gear up and then fight against the approaching heroes trying to loot your home.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 44.2% ★, Roguelite 13%, Top-Down 8.5%, PvE 8.1%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #34 Apocalypse Approaches
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ideo ame
Windows
Apocalypse Approaches is a fast-paced top-down roguelike where time is your health. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons and defeat enemies to regain lost time. Upgrade your kit with cogs, manipulate time, and survive as the clock constantly ticks down.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Top-Down 13.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.2%
- #35 Retro Dungeons
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatterGames
Windows
A fantasy wave based dungeon crawler with randomized and unique loot. Discover new areas and battle a wide array of different foes in your quest to achieve the fastest dungeon clear time.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12%, Medieval 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #36 Beater: Apocal Undone
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Great Empire Games
Windows
Apocals have taken over the earth. Fight through hordes of Darklings in this roguelite/survival setup to cleanse the world of these apocalyptic creatures. Beater not only allows you to choose powers for your character but for the enemies as well.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26%, Roguelite 23.8%, Top-Down 16%, Action 9.2%, PvE 8.2%
- #37 Lemegeton
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WILDPLAN
Windows
As a hero branded by demons, fight to save your brother and confront the nightmares consuming Nebraknok Island. In [Lemegeton], an action roguelike where perilous choices and the lure of demonic power test you at every moment, can you preserve your humanity?
Why similar: Roguelite 22%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Top-Down 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Hack and Slash 13.4%
- #38 Be My Horde
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,080 reviews2024
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Be My Horde is a roguelite survivor where your minions fight for you. Become a formidable necromancer and turn your enemies into a resource! Raise fallen foes, build massive undead hordes, enhance your skills with devoured souls, and conquer the world – you’re the villain in this story.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 43.5% ★, Roguelite 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Roguelike 8%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #39 Malignant Survivors 2
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eren AydinPub: Esnet Software
Windows
Experience the most intense 3D crowd combat ever. Pick your hero, gear up and face the horde. Grab loot, get stronger to stay alive. Didn't work? Try another hero, another build. Find your own path to the Abyss.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action Roguelike 10%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
- #40 Keep This Land
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games From The Deep
Windows
Heavy metal, battle wizardry and blood of monsters from the deep. Will you keep this land from evil?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Roguelite 19.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Top-Down 12.5%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #41 Overlord II
76% matchVery Positive89% of 4,938 reviews2009
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 72.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Fantasy 4.3%, Action 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #42 Dark Inquisition
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hazard Game Dev
Windows
Dark Inquisition is an action RPG dungeon crawler where you play as Inquisitors, wielding forbidden arts to purge the land of unholy inhabitants. Embark on a perilous journey through procedurally generated dungeons, confronting formidable foes, and uncovering ancient prophecies.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelike 13%, Top-Down 11.8%
- #43 Isekai Villain
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
An ordinary young man is reborn into the world of his favorite comic—only to find himself as a bit-part villain doomed to die. To escape his fate, he must rise as a true villain, gathering allies, defying heroes, and carving a new destiny in this dark fantasy isekai JRPG.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 73.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Fantasy 4.3%, 2D 1.4%
- #44 Kill The Cute
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Witchcraft Entertainment
Windows
Slaughter the adorable without mercy! Choose your fighter, harvest souls, and forge devastating skill builds. Upgrade, adapt, and unleash pure chaos in this fast-paced 2D action frenzy.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.8% ★, Roguelite 14%, Top-Down 9.2%, Roguelike 8.4%, Action Roguelike 6.4%
- #45 Legend of Keepers: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,379 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You have been hired as a dungeon master by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: Protect their dungeons! Legend of Keepers: Prologue is a playable alpha that will help you get familiar with the game mechanics.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #46 SPELLFALL
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunset Games
Windows
SPELLFALL is a dark fantasy action roguelike with one task: kill the witch harvesting the moons magic. Fight your way through various areas and vile creatures to reach the top of her looming castle.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Top-Down 17.1%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #47 Shardstorm
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soul Persona
Windows
After the Echo's fall, her shattered sins awoke once more. Shardstorm is a deep, replayable horde-survivor ARPG. Wield seven sentient Shards, battle towering Sin bosses, and break the game with infinite weapon scaling, skill trees, and legendary loot. Survive the storm. Shape your Wrath.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Roguelike 12%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
- #48 Disciples of Varahces
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Sirunknown Games
Windows · Linux
Disciples of Varahces is a roguelike where you fight waves of increasingly stronger enemies, gathering items along the way to grow stronger yourself.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Roguelike 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Medieval 8.7%
- #49 Rogue Souls
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TejonDev
Windows
Rogue Souls is a fusion of a traditional roguelike and the relentless difficulty of a Souls-like. Explore randomly generated dungeons, master different character classes, and awaken the will of each Soul.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Roguelike 13.3%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Medieval 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #50 Carouspell
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vera Games
Windows
Carouspell is a dark fantasy roguelite bullet heaven where you wield revolving magic to slay hordes of monsters. Spin your Spell Chamber, collect ancient relics and assemble god-slaying combinations to survive the deepest pits of despair.
Why similar: Roguelite 18%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, PvE 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.8%
- #51 Nefarious
71% matchVery Positive85% of 415 reviews2017
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 91.3% ★, Action 6.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #52 Into The Inferno - A Knights Journey
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Mix GamesPub: EccoMode
Windows
Explore this top-down dungeon crawler with semi-randomized levels. Find items like a boomerang and bow and more to defeat enemies, and collect soul crystals to access boss rooms.
Why similar: Roguelite 16%, Top-Down 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Medieval 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #53 Bloody Heaven
69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: BluePrinting
Windows
In Bloody Heaven, players will challenge to use various of weapons with different features to beat enemy waves.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.3%, Roguelite 22.1%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Top-Down 11.7%
- #54 Ragga-Dagga
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChalTheChalk
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Top-Down Action Roguelite where Aggression is Progression. Unlock skills to kill everything faster, Use many combinations of Runes and Armor to create an effective and aggressive playstyle. The unknown is yours to execute.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Top-Down 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Medieval 10.3%
- #55 Devoid of light
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Picture Frame Games
Windows
Destroy thousands of soul-seeking enemies and protect your core in Devoid of Light, a dark medieval-fantasy rogue lite. As the only source of light, fight through relentless hordes of enemies, descend into the underworld, and search for a way out.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #56 The King Of Beasts
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: upmupm420
Windows
Kill enemies to evolve into enemy form. Players will control mutated creatures with this ability, constantly fighting against other mutated creatures to evolve into more powerful creatures. They will survive in terrifying alien experiments and become the king of beasts.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63.1% ★, Roguelite 10.7%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Roguelike 7.1%, Gore 6.1%
- #57 Edge Ember
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lingo Game
Windows
Edge Ember is a top-down action Roguelike game. You will play characters of different professions, embark on a threatening journey, challenge forces from all sides, and find the answer to save the city-state and the tribe.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down 10%
- #58 Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,404 reviews2021
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #59 Spellshaper
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gameshaper Studio
Windows
Spellshaper is a fast-paced action roguelike blending hack-and-slash combat with deep ability customization. Choose from a vast arsenal of weapons, items, abilities and modifiers to create unique and increasingly powerful combinations. Battle against relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 13.1%, Top-Down 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, PvE 9.4%