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Games Like Dead Cells

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Action Roguelike, Platformer.

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% — of 182,870 reviews
Released: 2018-08-06
Developer: Motion Twin
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 13.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 41.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

Dead Cells stands out because it fuses razor-sharp 2D action, roguelite replayability, and metroidvania-style movement into runs that feel both improvisational and brutally skill-based. These recommendations focus first on games that capture its fast side-scrolling combat, build variety, and kill-die-learn loop, then branch into the best adjacent metroidvanias and soulslikes for players who love its atmosphere and difficulty.

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  1. #1 Rogue Legacy 2
    97% matchVery Positive91% of 15,118 reviews2022
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, Procedural Generation 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Its run-based castle progression, permanent upgrades, and huge class and weapon variety scratch Dead Cells' replayable action-platformer loop.

  2. #2 Skul: The Hero Slayer
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
    Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 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: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Metroidvania 13.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Skul matches the quick side-scrolling pace with short roguelite runs, aggressive combat, and tons of transformative builds.

  3. #3 Have a Nice Death
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 10,763 reviews2023
    Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Metroidvania 19%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the same slick animation-driven feel of chaining weapons and abilities through brutal 2D roguelite runs.

  4. #4 Oblivion Override
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 2,045 reviews2024
    Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 17%, 2D 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: If you want the closest modern 'more Dead Cells' hit, it delivers fast 2D roguelite runs, cancel-heavy melee combat, and constant weapon swapping in a side-scrolling structure.

  5. #5 ScourgeBringer
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,268 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Roguelite 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Roguelike 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Few games match Dead Cells' speed this well, emphasizing air-dash mobility, relentless room-to-room combat, and skill-based reruns.

  6. #6 Astral Ascent
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 8,519 reviews2023
    Dev: Hibernian Workshop
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, Platformer 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This pairs gorgeous pixel art with hyper-mobile 2D roguelite combat and build-crafting that rewards the same constant experimentation as Dead Cells.

  7. #7 Dungreed
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 27.1%, Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Platformer 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its 2D dungeon runs, tight dodging, and escalating gear synergies feel like a slightly more RPG-leaning cousin to Dead Cells.

  8. #8 Neon Abyss
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 23,608 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 19%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Platformer 14.2%, Roguelite 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its side-scrolling roguelite structure, constant loot churn, and run-after-run power growth make it a strong fit if you like Dead Cells with more guns.

  9. #9 Hades
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 307,900 reviews2020
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 29.7%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Though viewed from above, Hades nails the same 'one more run' loop of fast combat, build variety, and steadily improving mastery.

  10. #10 Curse of the Dead Gods
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 9,199 reviews2021
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It trades platforming for isometric rooms, but the dodge-heavy combat and punishing roguelite structure hit a very similar rhythm.

  11. #11 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 36,243 reviews2024
    Dev: 91Act
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This is another stylish side-scrolling action roguelite built around precision combos, mobility, and varied character-driven run builds.

  12. #12 Hollow Knight
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 558,466 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Souls-like 24.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Hollow Knight lacks the roguelite loop, yet its responsive combat, punishing exploration, and interconnected 2D world appeal strongly to Dead Cells fans.

  13. #13 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,143 reviews2022
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Difficult 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers beautiful side-view hack-and-slash roguelite runs with punishing bosses, weapon variety, and a dark fantasy tone similar to Dead Cells' harsher side.

  14. #14 Trinity Fusion
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 905 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Mob Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelite 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Trinity Fusion blends fluid platforming, combo-heavy combat, and procedural roguelite structure in a way Dead Cells fans usually click with immediately.

  15. #15 Spiritfall
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 reviews2024
    Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Dead Cells players who love movement tech and improvising builds will appreciate this platform-fighter roguelite's air-focused combat and fast resets.

  16. #16 Blasphemous
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 66,776 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Platformer 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Blasphemous captures the brutal 2D combat, gothic atmosphere, and metroidvania progression that speak to Dead Cells' soulslike edge.

  17. #17 Salt and Sanctuary
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 21,853 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 44.9%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Difficult 5.8%, Platformer 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a heavier, more RPG-driven 2D soulslike, but its grim world, tough bosses, and side-scrolling combat hit adjacent notes.

  18. #18 Caveblazers
    85% matchVery Positive85% of 4,533 reviews2017
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Platformer 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Its 2D cave runs, permanent unlocks, and dangerous enemy-filled platforming make it a scrappier but very relevant alternative.

  19. #19 Summum Aeterna
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 397 reviews2023
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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: Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This leans harder into procedural platforming and boss fights, but the dark action-roguelite loop is very much in Dead Cells' lane.

  20. #20 A Robot Named Fight!
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 897 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: Metroidvania 31.8%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Platformer 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It is one of the purest roguelike-metroidvania hybrids on Steam, combining randomized runs with 2D exploration and demanding combat.

  21. #21 30XX
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 2,809 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 16%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Roguelike 15%, Platformer 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: If you like Dead Cells' platforming precision and rerunnable stages, 30XX offers that same skill-first run structure with co-op and build customization.

  22. #22 暖雪 Warm Snow
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 39,025 reviews2022
    Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
    Windows
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 17%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Warm Snow keeps the focus on tough, stylish melee runs, branching upgrades, and fast reaction-based combat even if it shifts to a top-down view.

  23. #23 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 5,578 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 38.2%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Platformer 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Death's Gambit: Afterlife offers deliberate 2D soulslike combat and exploration for players who especially liked Dead Cells' harder, more methodical side.

  24. #24 Moonscars
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Platformer 7.4%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Moonscars delivers bleak pixel-art aesthetics and sharp 2D action, echoing Dead Cells' harsher combat and death-driven learning curve.

  25. #25 GRIME
    80% matchVery Positive85% of 6,733 reviews2021
    Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: GRIME emphasizes parries, hard encounters, and ability-gated exploration, making it a strong choice if you want the metroidvania-plus-souls pressure without roguelite runs.

  26. #26 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 45,640 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Souls-like 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Difficult 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It swaps run-based structure for a fixed world, but the demanding combat, movement mastery, and dark metroidvania design are a great fit.

  27. #27 Blade Assault
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,299 reviews2022
    Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

    Why similar: Roguelike 19.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, Platformer 14.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk action roguelite channels Dead Cells through brisk side-scrolling runs, flashy combos, and upgrade-heavy experimentation.

  28. #28 Revita
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,429 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 16.6%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Revita turns the formula into a twin-stick platformer, but its snappy movement, high difficulty, and addictive run progression feel very familiar.

  29. #29 The Last Faith
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 5,640 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Platformer 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The Last Faith is closest to Dead Cells' dark 2D soulslike flavor, even though it focuses more on fixed-world exploration than run-based repetition.

  30. #30 Noita
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,532 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Roguelike 24.4%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Difficult 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%

  31. #31 Hollow Knight: Silksong
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 419,906 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 35.2 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Souls-like 27.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 9.4%, 2D 4.4%

  32. #32 Rogue Legacy
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 18,817 reviews2013
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 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: Roguelike 24.3%, Platformer 23.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Roguelite 5.2%

  33. #33 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 5,170 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: Metroidvania 38.3%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Roguelike 6.4%, Difficult 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Its shifting map layouts and combo-heavy combat make it one of the few metroidvanias that also flirts with Dead Cells' procedural feel.

  34. #34 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 448,714 reviews2014
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 159.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelike 23.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Procedural Generation 8.5%

  35. #35 Hyper Light Drifter
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 19,122 reviews2016
    Dev: Heart Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.7%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Souls-like 14.7%, Difficult 11.1%

  36. #36 Enter the Gungeon
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,726 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelike 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Roguelite 8.3%

  37. #37 Katana ZERO
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,003 reviews2019
    Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Platformer 21.7%, Difficult 10.6%, Action 8%

  38. #38 Windblown
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 10,333 reviews2024
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 18%, Souls-like 16.7%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action Roguelike 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

  39. #39 Vagante
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 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: Metroidvania 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10%

  40. #40 UnderMine
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 39%, Roguelite 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Roguelike 4.4%

  41. #41 Dungeon Souls
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
    Dev: Lamina Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Roguelite 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

  42. #42 Dunjungle
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 749 reviews2025
    Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 11.3%, Metroidvania 9.2%

  43. #43 Death Must Die
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%

  44. #44 The Rogue Prince of Persia
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,779 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Souls-like 13.2%, Platformer 12.3%

  45. #45 Foregone
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Roguelike 6.8%

  46. #46 Wizard of Legend
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 21,044 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 25.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Roguelite 11.5%

  47. #47 Katanaut
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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: Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 9.3%

  48. #48 Souldiers
    71% matchMixed69% of 3,112 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Souls-like 13.1%, Difficult 8.4%, Action 4.4%

  49. #49 Dark Devotion
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,499 reviews2019
    Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 28.1%, Metroidvania 20.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  50. #50 In Celebration of Violence
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
    Dev: Julian Edison
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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

    Why similar: Souls-like 19.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 9.6%

  51. #51 Vampire Survivors
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 264,870 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Roguelite 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Roguelike 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

  52. #52 Blasphemous 2
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 21,144 reviews2023
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 23%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%

  53. #53 Moonlighter
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 23,893 reviews2018
    Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.5%

  54. #54 Infinitevania
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
    Dev: JHT Games
    Windows

    A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  55. #55 Dragon Is Dead
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 reviews2025
    Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
    Windows

    Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, Souls-like 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.9%

  56. #56 Children of Morta
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 23,102 reviews2019
    Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Hack and Slash 20%, Roguelike 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Procedural Generation 12%

  57. #57 Catacomb Kids
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
    Dev: FourbitFriday
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Roguelite 21.4%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  58. #58 Cursemark
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 605 reviews2026
    Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Roguelite 9.3%

  59. #59 Nightmare: The Lunatic
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 270 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: Metroidvania 15.5%, Souls-like 15.4%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 8.1%

  60. #60 Heretical
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,028 reviews2024
    Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 25.6%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Roguelite 13.5%

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