- #1 DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue
97% matchVery Positive86% of 311 reviews2010
Dev: Hothead GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Join DeathSpank in the hunt for the Thongs of Virtue! Fight through all new environments and quests and collect all new weapons, armor, and loot in one of the funniest action-RPGs to date!
Why similar: RPG 31.9%, Action 16.4%, Comedy 13.3%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the original, offering more of the same irreverent humor and action-RPG gameplay.
- #2 The Baconing
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 261 reviews2011
Dev: Hothead Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Roesha is a downloadable co-op character who helps DeathSpank in both his battles and his adventure. Enjoy 50% off both the game and DLC!
Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Comedy 22.2%, Action 15.9%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action RPG 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: As the third installment in the series, it continues the signature style and comedic tone established in the original game.
- #3 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
96% matchVery Positive83% of 10,204 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, RPG 31.2%, Action RPG 22.8%, Action 9%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This ARPG features a snarky, witty companion character that mirrors the humorous banter found in DeathSpank.
- #4 Victor Vran ARPG
95% matchVery Positive86% of 6,438 reviews2015
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Action RPG 29.4%, RPG 22.8%, Local Co-Op 6.9%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced action-RPG combat with a sarcastic narrator who frequently mocks the player's actions.
- #5 South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 72,488 reviews2014
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
Why similar: Comedy 49.7%, RPG 43.1%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it is arguably the gold standard for comedy in RPGs, capturing the same satirical bite as DeathSpank.
- #6 The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,427 reviews2009
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Now includes original classic games The Bard’s Tale 1, 2 & 3!
Why similar: RPG 30.6%, Comedy 29.2%, Parody 16.8% ★, Action RPG 10.6%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a classic parody of the RPG genre, matching the satirical spirit and fantasy setting of your seed game.
- #7 Magicka
93% matchVery Positive85% of 31,948 reviews2011
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Why similar: Comedy 48.3%, RPG 20.9%, Action 14%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Action RPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into chaotic, comedic co-op action where the humor is derived from the unpredictable nature of the spellcasting.
- #8 Castle Crashers®
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Comedy 18.9%, RPG 13.8%, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the same blend of frantic hack-and-slash combat, colorful art, and hilarious co-op gameplay.
- #9 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
92% matchVery Positive85% of 3,703 reviews2012
Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Comedy 58.6%, Action 35.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer is packed with absurd humor, over-the-top violence, and a distinct, quirky visual style.
- #10 Evoland
91% matchVery Positive83% of 5,951 reviews2013
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.
Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Parody 26.5% ★, Comedy 8.7%, Indie 8.5%, Action 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that pokes fun at the history and tropes of the genre, much like DeathSpank does with fantasy tropes.
- #11 Torchlight II
90% matchVery Positive93% of 45,293 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.4%, RPG 29.8%, Action RPG 28.4%, Action 5.9%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, refined take on the classic isometric loot-grinding formula that DeathSpank is built upon.
- #12 Stories: The Path of Destinies
89% matchVery Positive88% of 6,580 reviews2016
Dev: Spearhead Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action 15%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a charming, humorous narrator and a branching narrative that rewards multiple playthroughs.
- #13 Bastion
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 38,029 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, RPG 26%, Action RPG 15.8%, Action 15.5%, Indie 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a dynamic narrator who provides witty commentary on your actions, similar to the narrative style of DeathSpank.
- #14 Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
87% matchVery Positive92% of 559 reviews2014
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!
Why similar: RPG 47.7%, Comedy 23.6%, Action 12.1%, Action RPG 9.5%, Indie 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game parodies the urgency and structure of traditional RPGs with fast-paced, humorous gameplay loops.
- #15 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,487 reviews2013
Dev: ZootflyPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.7%, Action 29.7%, Comedy 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top action game that features a talking mask and constant comedic dialogue during combat.
- #16 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
88% matchMixed51% of 829 reviews2012
Dev: WizarboxPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Do you have what it takes to survive the Realms of Ancient War?Take control of a fearsome Warrior, a powerful Wizard or a Rogue, and plunge into a grand quest full of action!Key Features:The explosive Hack’n’Slash (action/role-playing game) R.A.
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Action 14.7%, Action RPG 13%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, satisfying hack-and-slash ARPG that focuses on large-scale combat and character progression.
- #17 Dungeon Defenders
85% matchVery Positive93% of 18,840 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Action RPG 48.2%, RPG 45.3%, Singleplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It blends action-RPG mechanics with tower defense and co-op play, maintaining a lighthearted and fun atmosphere.
- #18 Dungeons of Sundaria
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,410 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: Hack and Slash 28.9%, RPG 24%, Action RPG 19.1%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon-crawler that emphasizes co-op play and loot-gathering in a classic fantasy setting.
- #19 Evil Wizard
83% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Rubber Duck GamesPub: E-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd.
Windows
Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33%, RPG 26.3%, Action RPG 26.1%, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous action-RPG where you play as a defeated villain trying to reclaim his castle through dungeon-crawling.
- #20 Sacred 3
86% matchMostly Negative27% of 4,457 reviews2014
Dev: Keen GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players. Choose a hero and fight cooperatively against the rise of evil. Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.2%, RPG 29.3%, Action 14.9%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Action RPG 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title simplifies the ARPG formula into a more arcade-like, co-op focused experience that is easy to pick up and play.
- #21 Greedventory
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.6%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 21.1%, Action 16.1%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, pixel-art action game that focuses on precise combat and a satirical take on the greedy adventurer trope.
- #22 BattleBlock Theater®
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 72,594 reviews2014
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
Why similar: Comedy 57.5%, Local Co-Op 22.9%, Action 11.3%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hilarious co-op platformer that shares the same irreverent, slapstick comedy style found in the DeathSpank series.
- #23 Iesabel
84% matchMostly Negative31% of 760 reviews2013
Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!
Why similar: RPG 36%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Action 15.7%, Action RPG 13%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, indie-developed action-RPG that provides a classic hack-and-slash experience with a focus on loot and exploration.
- #24 Zenith
82% matchMixed69% of 619 reviews2016
Dev: InfinigonPub: Infininigon games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Zenith is an action RPG coated in humor. Adventuring! Exploring ruins! Saving the world! You know the drill. A single player game with an actual story. No oneiric or do-it-yourself crap. You won't need to piece the story together by yourself as if it was a swedish chair. We promise.
Why similar: Parody 23.9% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 16.2%, Comedy 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a humorous, self-aware script that pokes fun at fantasy clichés while delivering solid combat.
- #25 Chronicon
78% matchVery Positive94% of 9,628 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.4%, Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 21.2%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, satisfying ARPG with pixel graphics that focuses on endless loot and character builds.
- #26 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
79% matchVery Positive90% of 37,501 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, RPG 34.1%, Action RPG 25.1%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential isometric ARPG that provides the deep loot and character progression systems that underpin the DeathSpank experience.
- #27 Viking Vengeance
81% matchMixed57% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Lowpoly Interactive
Windows
Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, RPG 28.3%, Action RPG 19.9%, Action 14.2%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that focuses on visceral combat and mythological themes with a distinct, indie-developed feel.
- #28 Darkstone
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 589 reviews2014
Dev: Delphine SoftwarePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?
Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action 15.5%, Action RPG 9.3%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric dungeon-crawler that serves as a nostalgic foundation for the genre mechanics DeathSpank utilizes.
- #29 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,917 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Action RPG 26.4%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A large-scale action-RPG that offers fluid, satisfying combat mechanics similar to the hack-and-slash feel of DeathSpank.
- #30 Code of Princess EX
79% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Take the role of Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world overrun with monsters. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange gathers a team of fighters, and together they embark on an epic journey to confront the monster uprising and uncover its secret origins.
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Local Co-Op 23.9%, Action RPG 20.4%, Action 15.4%, Hack and Slash 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a quirky cast of characters and a side-scrolling combat system that feels both retro and fresh.
- #31 The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 529 reviews2026
Dev: Stéphane Le Roy
Windows · Linux
A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your foes, with weaponry, sorcery, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes.
Why similar: Action RPG 37.1%, RPG 36.2%, Action 15.1%, Comedy 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #32 Torchlight
77% matchVery Positive91% of 7,285 reviews2009
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.6%, RPG 29.8%, Action RPG 28.7%, Action 4.6%, Indie 2.7%
- #33 Slash Quest
74% matchVery Positive87% of 167 reviews2024
Dev: Big Green PillowPub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.5%, Comedy 31.4%, Action 17.1%
- #34 Breath of Death VII
76% matchVery Positive84% of 1,454 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Comedy 30.1%, Parody 18.4% ★, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #35 Dungeon Siege
75% matchVery Positive82% of 4,173 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action RPG 24.2%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #36 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
75% matchVery Positive85% of 5,238 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 53.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Comedy 13.4%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #37 Lenna's Inception
74% matchVery Positive88% of 296 reviews2020
Dev: Bytten Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The legendary hero is dead, and a strange glitch is spreading across the kingdom. Explore dangerous dungeons, and defeat the eight archangels to restore order to an unraveling world in this epic action-adventure RPG.
Why similar: Comedy 36%, Local Co-Op 19%, RPG 15.9%, Action 13.1%, Action RPG 8.5%
- #38 Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead
77% matchMixed58% of 166 reviews2014
Dev: Silent Dreams
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Following the success of the RPG-Parody Grotesque Tactics franchise, comes a spin-off nestled in the heart of a tropical zombie bevvy of beauties against the greatest hero of them all, conveniently titled: Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead As the story goes... ...
Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Parody 31% ★, Comedy 20.6%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #39 HOLY GRAIL for DUMMIES
70% matchVery Positive98% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: Контора ОптимистовPub: Emotional Bytes
Windows
HOLY GRAIL for DUMMIES is a colorful and absurd action-platformer about Buckethead, a hero past his prime, in a world that, let's be honest, has seen better days...
Why similar: Comedy 50.9%, Action 31.9%, Indie 10.4%, Singleplayer 6.9%
- #40 Dungeon Siege III
76% matchMixed58% of 2,944 reviews2011
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 55%, Action 17.6%, Action RPG 17%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #41 Orcs Must Die!
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,445 reviews2011
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
Why similar: Comedy 44.2%, Action 34.1%, Indie 10.4%, RPG 7.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #42 The Ditty of Carmeana
71% matchVery Positive96% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Tampered Evidence LLC
Windows · Linux
An epic medieval action-adventure video game that is definitely not a legend.
Why similar: Parody 47.6% ★, Comedy 35.1%, Action 11.2%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #43 Cthulhu Saves the World
72% matchVery Positive92% of 3,472 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
Why similar: Comedy 56.5%, RPG 29.7%, Parody 6.8% ★, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Super Adventure Hand
70% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: Devm Games
Windows
Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.
Why similar: Comedy 71.5%, Action 28.5%
- #45 Dungeon Siege II
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,848 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.
Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action RPG 22.1%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #46 Rollers of the Realm
72% matchVery Positive89% of 709 reviews2014
Dev: Phantom Compass
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Bounce, spin, and battle through scenes of an epic storyline with a band of medieval misfits tasked with reclaiming the world from dark and ancient magic. Your characters are the balls—meeting new characters unlocks new sets of equipment and abilities!
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action RPG 19.4%, Action 12.8%, Indie 7%
- #47 The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,133 reviews2022
Dev: Over The MoonPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn.
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Action RPG 28.3%, Comedy 17.5%, Action 14.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #48 Debugging Hero
67% matchVery Positive89% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 67.1%, Action 23.2%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #49 Fearless Fantasy
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,108 reviews2014
Dev: Enter SkiesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
As Leon, the world’s most dangerous bounty hunter, you embark on a mission to slay the world’s weirdest creatures, and save a girl from an awful marriage.
Why similar: RPG 98.9%, Action 0.5%, Indie 0.4%, Comedy 0.2%, Singleplayer 0%
- #50 Overlord™: Raising Hell
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,547 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: RPG 34.7%, Comedy 24.6%, Action 14.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12.1%
- #51 The Vagrant
67% matchVery Positive90% of 8,587 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Hack and Slash 31.5%, Action 22%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #52 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 24,434 reviews2022
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: 2K
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Comedy 30.3%, RPG 24.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Action 11%
- #53 Cthulhu Saves Christmas
68% matchVery Positive91% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.
Why similar: Comedy 43.4%, RPG 25.9%, Parody 23.1% ★, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #54 Tales of Spark
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 610 reviews2024
Dev: Ice and Fire Isle Studio
Windows
"Tales of Spark" is a Hack & Slash Action RPG with an Eastern flair. Players assume the role of a young wandering swordsman, exploring the vast desert, seeking treasures, defeating powerful bosses, and even slaying gigantic celestial dragons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, RPG 25.8%, Action RPG 23.1%, Action 11.9%, Indie 6%
- #55 Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts
71% matchMixed53% of 262 reviews2011
Dev: Silent Dreams
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
In this successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics, you will experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Parody 24% ★, Comedy 22.4%, Indie 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #56 The Sperminator: Rescuing Tzar Vlad
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Be a Hero Super soldier Sperminator, beat evil Trumpster and Save Iconic Tzar Vlad
Why similar: Comedy 69.6%, Action 30.4%
- #57 Backspace Bouken
68% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: RNG Party Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Action 21.6%, Indie 12.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Comedy 8.2%
- #58 Nobody Saves the World
65% matchVery Positive91% of 6,762 reviews2022
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, RPG 19.4%, Action RPG 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Action 9.6%
- #59 Yet Another Fantasy Title (YAFT)
66% matchMixed60% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Atomic Wolf
Windows
Become a rogue in a fantasy action adventure game filled with absurd humor. Go on a quest to kill the dragon - and realize this is only the beginning. Learn spells from a wizard and brawling from an orc. Save the kingdom, destroy a ring, fight a monstrous beaver!
Why similar: Comedy 62.5%, Action 22.4%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #60 Springblades
65% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Springblades is an action RPG where you battle your way through a fantasy island filled with funny characters. 🐉 Time your attacks and dodge enemy blows in exhilarating battles. Fight beehives, dragons and ordinary peasants on your epic quest to find 3 mysterious gems . . .
Why similar: RPG 52.7%, Action RPG 41.3%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%