- #1 Deathless: Survivors
97% matchMixed58% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Action RPG 24.8%, RPG 9.9%, Co-op 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #2 FADE
96% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Knight by Night
Windows
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, Action RPG 17%, Third Person 10.5%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #3 Immortal Heritage
96% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: Action RPG 34.3%, Third Person 14.8%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, 3D 8.2%
- #4 Dream Slayers
95% matchMixed64% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Matthew WestonPub: Cl4ysta
Windows
Enter the realm of the Dream Slayers, a Fantasy-Themed Extraction RPG where you battle nightmares, survive raids, and escape with powerful loot... or lose it all.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Action RPG 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Third Person 12.1%, RPG 9.9%
- #5 Dungeons of Sundaria
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,575 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action RPG 14%, PvE 13%, Third Person 9.1%
- #6 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
94% matchMixed56% of 68,025 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Action RPG 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, RPG 8.9%
- #7 Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira
93% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Shed of Ideas
Windows
Action RPG with survival elements. Manage resources and bond with NPCs to unlock crafting and gain allies who may become playable. Use them to solve puzzles and battle together. Survive the frozen wilds and uncover the truth behind your exile.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action RPG 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 6.5%
- #8 Fatekeeper
91% matchVery Positive80% of 11,030 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Action RPG 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, RPG 12.9%, 3D 7.9%
- #9 DAIMON BLADES
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 768 reviews2025
Dev: StreumOn Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
From the creators of E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, a cult cyberpunk RPG. Daimon Blades is a brutal first person slasher that combines the depth of action RPGs and replayability of roguelites. Launch expeditions solo or up to 4 players, and survive the many horrors of the Daimon Realm.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, PvE 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Co-op 10.1%
- #10 GUILT: The Deathless
92% matchVery Positive82% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Outer Brain Studios
Windows
Slash your way through dark, ever-changing lands in this new blend of roguelike and shared-world adventure. Create your adventurer and undertake a perilous journey where all players’ choices alter the twisted landscape. Will you beg for forgiveness?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action RPG 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Third Person 9.8%
- #11 Heretical
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Action RPG 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #12 Knight Crawlers
90% matchMixed70% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: iterco
Windows
Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 18.6%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Third Person 6.8%
- #13 No Rest for the Wicked
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 82,200 reviews2024
Dev: Moon Studios GmbH
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Action RPG 27.9%, RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, 3D 7.3%
- #14 The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,649 reviews2026
Dev: NerveLabs
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A solo or co-op RPG inspired by Morrowind. Drawn by a shared dream, you awaken on an isolated island crowned by a silent Tower. Unravel the mystery of the Laughless Saint, confront the weight of human desire, and decide what deserves to be saved when the light beneath the world finally stirs.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.9%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, RPG 15.6%, Third Person 11.9%, Choices Matter 7.8%
- #15 Dragon Extinction
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Xefier Games Inc.
Windows
Enter a fantasy world where humanity has brought dragons to the brink of extinction. This ARPG features hundreds of unique items, crafting and procedural dungeons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Action RPG 16.5%, Indie 15.4%, Third Person 8.9%
- #16 Varthos - Heir to the Throne
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Nightshift Game Development
Windows
Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Action RPG 22.5%, PvE 14.8%, 3D 6.6%
- #17 Dragonpath
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Ebonscale Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Action RPG 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, 3D 6.2%
- #18 Mortal Rite
85% matchMixed57% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Round Toast Studios
Windows
Use the ancient Godstone dagger to embody resurrected champions and fight with swappable abilities and items to reclaim the shattered lands. Mortal Rite is a crossover between a Souls-like and Roguelite game, single-player or up to 5-player Co-Op!
Why similar: Action RPG 28.2%, PvE 24.4%, Choices Matter 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action 4.1%
- #19 Sands of Aura
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 853 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Action RPG 22.1%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, PvE 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #20 Dragonkin: The Banished
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,756 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Action RPG 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, RPG 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #21 Necromantic
84% matchMixed58% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: Blinkmoon Games
Windows
Start out as a lowly freshman at Valorborn Academy and prove yourself to the school and other students – or don’t, and repeatedly fall to the legions of horrors that await in Necromantic. Study up to survive in this dark and dangerous fantasy Bullet Heaven ... solo or by online co-op.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.9%, PvE 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #22 MIGHT'N MOW'EM: CO-OP SURVIVORS ONLINE
83% matchMixed61% of 177 reviews2022
Dev: ELEET GAMES
Windows · Linux
Multiplayer Survivors: Meet MIGHT’N MOW’EM. Mow thousands of enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of weapons and magic, solo or with friends. Classes, upgrades, ultimates, quests, and group buffs add a rewarding meta game to a dopamine-filled core loop.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.6%, Action RPG 27%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Co-op 11.7%, RPG 10.8%
- #23 Powerlust
81% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action RPG 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, RPG 9%
- #24 Echoes of Mystralia
79% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Lore-Rich 20.1%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 7.3%
- #25 Ash & Rust
81% matchMixed63% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Ash and Rust Studios
Windows
For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action RPG 24.2%, PvE 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 9.2%
- #26 Rune Knights
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 294 reviews2020
Dev: Aeromir
Windows
Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action RPG 19.4%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 8.4%
- #27 Eydigard
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Frostisen Studio
Windows
Eydigard is a third-person co-op action RPG where players shapeshift into animals to fight, explore, and reclaim cursed farms in plague-ridden 1500s Norway. Inspired by Norwegian and Sámi folktales, it blends historical fantasy with challenging boss fights and a grounded, story-rich world.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.7%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, PvE 13.4%, Choices Matter 13.4%, RPG 11.1%
- #28 VOIN
78% matchVery Positive94% of 3,801 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.3%, Action RPG 26.2%, RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Stylized 7.2%
- #29 Shards of Order
77% matchVery Positive90% of 644 reviews2026
Dev: FardustPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.
Why similar: Card Game 24.2%, Lore-Rich 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 11.8%
- #30 Morgenstern
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Doublesmith GmbH
Windows
Embark on a wild Singleplayer, Coop, and PvP Roguelite Hack and Slash Adventure! Dive into medieval worlds and battle insane enemies. Master dungeons, smash everything to pieces, grab the loot, extract strategically - or die like a poor pig.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action RPG 17.9%, PvE 14.3%, Third Person 12.7%, RPG 7.6%
- #31 Colossus - Eternal Blight
77% matchVery Positive96% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: RUSTIC PANDA GAMES LLCPub: LevelUpGaming
Windows
Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action RPG 19.9%, Choices Matter 13.4%, PvE 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #32 Dungeons of Edera
79% matchMixed68% of 1,060 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 28.1%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 13.4%, Third Person 9.8%
- #33 Dimraeth
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,557 reviews2026
Dev: Mudtek
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A 1-8 player fantasy RPG set in a handcrafted pixel world. Build your hero across 8 races and 6 classes. Explore ancient lands, master elemental combat, forge relationships, and shape a stronghold to call home. Fight for the fate of Dimraeth either together or alone.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Action RPG 25.3%, PvE 18.7%, RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #34 Bonehold
76% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Action RPG 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, RPG 8.2%
- #35 Erenshor
75% matchVery Positive94% of 2,225 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Lore-Rich 27.2%, Third Person 15.8%, RPG 13.7%, 3D 8.5%
- #36 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 752 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
Why similar: Story Rich 37.2%, 3D 21.6%, Stylized 19.2%, Action 18.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #37 Luminary
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Refractive Entertainment
Windows
Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Using a unique world and character progression system, explore vast hand-crafted lands together, uncover hidden treasures, level up your town, and push back the darkness with light.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action RPG 20.3%, PvE 16.3%, Third Person 13.1%, RPG 8.7%
- #38 Of Ash and Steel
73% matchMixed66% of 7,038 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.3%, Choices Matter 16.5%, RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Third Person 5.4%
- #39 Duel Corp.
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,310 reviews2026
Dev: Dreameffect Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.
Why similar: Action RPG 36.5%, Third Person 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, RPG 16.4%, Action 4.4%
- #40 ENCHAIN
71% matchVery Positive97% of 100 reviews2026
Dev: mattlawrdev
Windows
Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.
Why similar: Collectathon 43.7%, Hack and Slash 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Stylized 8.4%, Action 3.6%
- #41 Monomyth
71% matchVery Positive92% of 640 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.8%, Action RPG 25.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%, RPG 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #42 Dreamspring
72% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Billyfighter
Windows · Linux
Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Action RPG 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.4%
- #43 Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 Hours
72% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Kirillian
Windows · Linux
Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.3%, Third Person 20.7%, 3D 9.8%, Stylized 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #44 MetaMorph: Dungeon Creatures
73% matchMixed55% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: FireFly Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Descend into the darkest dungeons, lure enemies into brutal traps and free the spirits of fallen heroes! Morph between unique dungeon creatures to survive and drive back the evil forces of the underworld.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action RPG 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 9%
- #45 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 392 reviews2026
Dev: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.4%, Lore-Rich 29.7%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #46 Deathbound
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 329 reviews2024
Dev: Trialforge StudioPub: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.2%, Third Person 20.1%, RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Story Rich 13.1%
- #47 9th Dawn Remake
69% matchVery Positive86% of 533 reviews2024
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!
Why similar: Collectathon 21.3%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Card Game 14%
- #48 Wayfinder
68% matchMixed60% of 26,828 reviews2024
Dev: Airship Syndicate
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, Action RPG 28%, Third Person 18.5%, RPG 10.1%, Co-op 7.1%
- #49 Ravenswatch
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 22,817 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Hack and Slash 39.7%, Co-op 26%, RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Indie 5.8%
- #50 Watcher Chronicles
69% matchVery Positive87% of 173 reviews2022
Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Action RPG 34.1%, Hack and Slash 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, RPG 12.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #51 Usurper: Soulbound
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Caspian Interactive
Windows
Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.7%, Action RPG 23.1%, PvE 18.1%, RPG 9%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #52 Shards of the Banished
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: GreenBeamStudio
Windows
Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.
Why similar: Action RPG 35.5%, RPG 27%, Third Person 15.8%, 3D 9.1%, Action 8.1%
- #53 Never Mourn
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: Primal SeedPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, PvE 18.7%, Third Person 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, RPG 10.4%
- #54 Ravensword: Undaunted
70% matchMixed50% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: Trimatra InteractivePub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Ravensword: Undaunted is a FPS dungeon crawler inspired by Hexen and Heretic, set within the Ravensword Universe.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 26%, Action RPG 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 8.6%
- #55 Farever
64% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,511 reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.
Why similar: Action RPG 61.3%, RPG 28.9%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #56 Zeal
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 431 reviews2018
Dev: Skymarch Entertainment
Windows
Zeal is a 3rd person Action RPG focusing on customizable character builds and competitive PvP/PvE without grinding.
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 20.6%, Co-op 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #57 Ruins of Dawn
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,115 reviews2026
Dev: 刷宝爱好者
Windows
A loot-driven action role-playing game (ARPG) crafted by a solo loot enthusiast. Switch classes anytime, with hundreds of random affix combinations for gear stats, a unique forging system, and tough bosses, rifts, ruins, and trials awaiting your challenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.3%, Action RPG 34.1%, RPG 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Co-op 5.7%
- #58 Blood Reaver
64% matchVery Positive84% of 197 reviews2026
Dev: Hell Byte Studios
Windows
A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.
Why similar: PvE 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.3%, 3D 16.4%, Stylized 15.4%, Action 6.1%