- #1 Nightmare: The Lunatic
97% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.9% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Souls-like 14.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%
- #2 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
96% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 31% ★, Souls-like 15.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Hack and Slash 10%, Difficult 8%
- #3 Dead Cells
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.6% ★, Souls-like 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #4 Helmet Head
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Roguevania 18% ★, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #5 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
94% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Roguevania 29.5% ★, Souls-like 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 9.3%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #6 Katanaut
94% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.1% ★, Souls-like 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #7 Summum Aeterna
93% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #8 The Dark Crown: Genesis
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sharaido Games
Windows
Sacrificed by your kingdom, you awaken in the depths of the endless cursed dungeon. Defeat powerful Demons, claim their elements, and rise through the cursed depths to reclaim your freedom.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #9 Abalyte
92% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.2% ★, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Difficult 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Roguelite 4.3%
- #10 Rogue Ottoman
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Equip your sword and special abilities. Jump into the fast-paced action of the rogue-lite mechanics in an orientalist-steampunk universe. Gain experience and get new skills, build your character and save the city by defeating the bosses! Fight to the end or die! No checkpoints!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.5% ★, Souls-like 16%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Difficult 10.1%
- #11 Shroomwalker
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rise Dev
Windows
A roguelite metroidvania set in a hidden realm kept from you for years. Explore, fight, and evolve as a fungal wanderer able to absorb the abilities of your enemies to survive in a world decaying from within.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Souls-like 14.3%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Inventory Management 7.7%
- #12 SOULGRAVE
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.2% ★, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 11.5%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #13 Blade of the Netherworld
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Dark 7.8%
- #14 Mazgeon
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DokitsuArtPub: Viridian Software
Windows
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.3% ★, Souls-like 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9.7%
- #15 Rogue Worlds
86% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 32.6% ★, Souls-like 17.1%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Difficult 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #16 Rift Keeper
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.8% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 9.3%, Souls-like 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #17 Darkness of Memories
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.3% ★, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 5.3%
- #18 Gun Miner
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.1% ★, Action Roguelike 15.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Difficult 7.2%, Roguelite 7%
- #19 SoulWander
83% matchPositive78% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: MYMEStudioPub: Link Compass
Windows
Soul Wander is a 2D roguelike action game. It tells the story of the “Fade,” born with the special power to manipulate color in a village that has lost its hues. The Fade embarks on a perilous journey to restore the lost colors.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #20 Ninja Soul
84% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.4% ★, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Roguelite 9%, Platformer 4.6%
- #21 Rogue Knight
84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hubris
Windows
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #22 Hatone
81% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 34.2% ★, Souls-like 16.7%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #23 Talaka
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Roguevania 25% ★, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #24 Wanderling
81% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.3% ★, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Difficult 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #25 Seed Hunter 猎源
82% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 43% ★, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelite 9.5%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #26 Dunjungle
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Roguevania 42.7% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Difficult 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #27 An Amazing Wizard
78% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14%, Difficult 11.4%, Roguelite 8%, Dark 7.5%
- #28 Dark Devotion
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 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: Roguevania 30.5% ★, Souls-like 25.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Difficult 7.8%
- #29 Aura of Worlds
77% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.3% ★, Souls-like 17.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 11%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #30 Weapon Hacker
79% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.3% ★, Gun Customization 21.7% ★, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 9.6%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #31 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 58.4% ★, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Adventure 3.8%
- #32 Sinner
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pwnzer
Windows
Leave a trail of ashes in this 2D Platformer Roguelike. Set yourself ablaze to go through stages and complete their given objective. But don't get too complacent, you can't stay lit forever. Manage your health carefully, the sinful creatures of the Crucible will not stand idle.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Difficult 19.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Dark 5.7%
- #33 Thorn Knight
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legion Studio
Windows
Fight. Die. Rise. Until your vow is fulfilled. Thorn Knight is a dark isometric action rogue-lite where ruthless, combo-driven combat meets a tower twisted by cursed echoes and buried sins. Every fight tests your skill. Every floor leads you deeper.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Souls-like 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Difficult 9.6%
- #34 The Revolt: Awakening
76% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 31.3% ★, Souls-like 14.7%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #35 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
75% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #36 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
76% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.1% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelite 7.7%, Dark 4.9%
- #37 Pandash
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #38 Rising Hell
73% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Difficult 12.1%, Roguelite 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #39 A Tale of Sand and Bone
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.2% ★, Action Roguelike 21.6%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #40 Sleepy Sunday
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Martin Cochet
Windows
Welcome to your happiest nightmare! Fight your way through hordes of powerful enemies and meet a colorful cast of companions in this action-packed 2D roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Souls-like 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #41 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FraterPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Souls-like 19.5%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #42 The Island of Spirits
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ameidox
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Island of Spirits is a randomly generated action 2D Platformer Rogue-Like. Following the Green Knight on his adventure to get the bounty of the king. On his way he will fight Mushrooms, Crystals, bizarre creatures and defeat big bosses, discover more about the Green Knight and about The Island.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Difficult 22.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #43 Soulbind: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #44 VXE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NerveQuake Software Inc.
Windows
.VXE is an adrenaline pumping bullet heaven. Explore a decaying cyberspace as vengeful malware hellbent on escape with the help of a mysterious hacker. Customize your weapons with bullet sequences, upgrade core abilities and stack summons to become the ultimate articulation of vengeance.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.3% ★, Gun Customization 21.1% ★, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Combat 2.6%
- #45 Xenon Valkyrie
74% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.1% ★, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Adventure 2.2%
- #46 Hollowroot
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 49% ★, Action Roguelike 22.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Action 3.7%
- #47 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Difficult 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #48 迷宮のドールポリス
70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.9% ★, Action Roguelike 20.7%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Roguelite 9.4%, Platformer 7.7%
- #49 Mikene's Aspects
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hugo LaionPub: Dream Stories
Windows
Guide Mikene in the search for the 7 Aspects of Balance to achieve Omnipotence and put an end to the problem plaguing the city of Farzin once and for all. Dive into hordes of enemies in this frantic hack n' slash in the best Soulslike style!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Hack and Slash 17%, Souls-like 15.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%
- #50 The VIllage of Eri
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.8% ★, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 4.7%
- #51 Vagante
70% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 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: Roguevania 33% ★, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Difficult 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #52 Moonlight Traveler
67% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.2% ★, Souls-like 19.5%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #53 Grimreach: Forsaken Echoes
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grimsmile Games
Windows
Grimreach: Forsaken Echoes is a dark fantasy rogue-like RPG where players explore a forsaken fortress, collecting memory echoes and battling terrifying creatures. Each fight draws you deeper into the mystery of your forgotten past and closer to self-discovery.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.8% ★, Souls-like 21%, Action Roguelike 13%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Dark 2.9%
- #54 DurDanto
67% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 50.8% ★, Roguelite 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action Roguelike 7%
- #55 ScourgeBringer
68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Roguevania 30% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Difficult 8.1%
- #56 The Guise
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.8% ★, Souls-like 18.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #57 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.5% ★, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 9.9%, Difficult 7.8%, Souls-like 6.8%
- #58 Little Knight 2: Old Dreams
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
Little Knight 2: Dark Souls of the Past "is the official 3D RPG sequel to the classic" Little Knight ", continuing the passion and adventurous spirit of its predecessor, and creating a broader and more free medieval fantasy world.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 8.7%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #59 Beyond Ape
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stiven_244Pub: Stiven_244 Games
Windows
Beyond Ape is a dynamic shooter with elements of fist fighting, you hit physical attacks that help accumulate aura to use abilities in battles with various bosses and enemies in random locations
Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
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66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SIX/five Games
Windows · Linux
Escape a digital prison, upload yourself back into the real world, and get revenge on the ones who framed you in this fast-paced challenging roguelike slasher. , suffer, ,
Why similar: Roguevania 36% ★, Souls-like 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelite 8.3%