- #1 Dark Devotion
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,457 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 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: Souls-like 24.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Difficult 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the dark, punishing atmosphere and souls-like difficulty found in Raksasi's cursed world.
- #2 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,954 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.0 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: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike featuring a female protagonist and tight, skill-based combat mechanics.
- #3 Neverinth
96% matchMixed69% of 1,095 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Roguelite 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelike progression with souls-like combat and a female-led narrative.
- #4 Curse of the Dead Gods
95% matchVery Positive84% of 9,091 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: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Roguelite 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features deliberate, stamina-based combat and a top-down perspective that mirrors the tactical depth of Raksasi.
- #5 In Celebration of Violence
94% matchVery Positive87% of 506 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 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Difficult 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down roguelike that emphasizes careful positioning and stamina management.
- #6 Mana Spark
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 690 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Difficult 15.4%, Roguelite 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on challenging, souls-like combat within a procedural dungeon-crawler framework.
- #7 Asura: Vengeance Edition
93% matchVery Positive85% of 692 reviews2017
Dev: Ogre Head Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Asura is an Action Rogue-like set in a fantasy world inspired by the richness of Indian mythology. It features a unique procedural skill tree which changes on every play-through.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that rewards aggressive play and mastery of unique combat abilities.
- #8 Children of Morta
91% matchVery Positive88% of 22,780 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: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 15.9%, Procedural Generation 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished top-down action-roguelike experience with deep character progression and challenging combat.
- #9 Dreamscaper
91% matchVery Positive88% of 3,156 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 21.3%, Difficult 9.6%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends deep action-roguelike combat with emotional narrative elements and tight, responsive controls.
- #10 Soulblight
92% matchMostly Negative37% of 194 reviews2018
Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?
Why similar: Roguelite 13.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, atmospheric take on the top-down roguelite genre with a focus on tactical decision-making.
- #11 Skelly Selest
90% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 14.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action-roguelike that offers a high level of challenge and replayability.
- #12 Eastern Exorcist
89% matchVery Positive84% of 6,739 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Hack and Slash 26.2%, Violent 8.2%, Action 7.8%, Difficult 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers challenging, skill-based action with a distinct aesthetic and focus on precise combat timing.
- #13 Penny Blood: Hellbound
88% matchVery Positive89% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: NatsumeAtari
Windows
Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish hack-and-slash roguelike that focuses on fluid movement and challenging enemy encounters.
- #14 Enlightenment
89% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Top-Down 10.7%, Violent 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, action-oriented roguelite that emphasizes survival and difficult combat encounters.
- #15 Ember Knights
86% matchVery Positive94% of 6,833 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelike 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, top-down action with challenging boss encounters and satisfying combat loops.
- #16 Shadow of the Depth
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Difficult 14.3%, Souls-like 14%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a top-down, hack-and-slash experience with a focus on roguelite progression and challenging combat.
- #17 Zengeon
87% matchMixed66% of 1,573 reviews2019
Dev: IndieLeague StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Anime 9.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features diverse character classes and intense, top-down combat sequences.
- #18 Sentimental K
85% matchVery Positive83% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: Fordays Co.,Ltd.Pub: WanderLux Games
Windows · Mac
'Sentimental K' is a 3D roguelike action game. Weapons, skills, artifacts, bosses, dungeon layouts are randomly generated each time you play. Make strategic choices to create powerful synergies and enjoy the unexpected and challenging play!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Roguelike 12.2%, Action 9.3%, Difficult 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-roguelike that features fluid combat and a focus on mastering character-specific abilities.
- #19 Wizard of Legend
84% matchVery Positive91% of 20,929 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 29%, Roguelike 14%, Difficult 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Roguelite 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, top-down action-roguelike that demands precise timing and mastery of complex combat systems.
- #20 Corpse Keeper
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,399 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-RPG that demands tactical precision and careful resource management.
- #21 Vagante
84% matchVery Positive89% of 5,003 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.7 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: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 22.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, difficult roguelike that emphasizes exploration and survival in a hostile, procedurally generated world.
- #22 The Excrawlers
82% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Difficult 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short but intense hack-and-slash experience that emphasizes difficult, souls-like combat.
- #23 Dragon Is Dead
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 690 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: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Souls-like 14.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that emphasizes difficult combat and character build variety.
- #24 Pocket Rogues
82% matchVery Positive89% of 580 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Souls-like 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-roguelike that captures the essence of dungeon crawling with challenging souls-like elements.
- #25 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
79% matchVery Positive87% of 924 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique action-roguelite that incorporates strategic elements into its fast-paced combat.
- #26 Cinderia
77% matchVery Positive88% of 3,284 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #27 Dungeons of Edera
81% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Hack and Slash 14.8%, Souls-like 13.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon-crawling exploration with action-RPG combat mechanics in a procedural setting.
- #28 Slayer : the Demon Haunted World
78% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Slayer is a strategic action game built around a finely tuned combat system and dark narrative. Survival demands more than quick reflexes—you must consider movement direction, positioning, attack angles, parrying, dodging timing, and map structure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Top-Down 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on dungeon-crawling and difficult combat.
- #29 Savara
77% matchVery Positive88% of 552 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Difficult 15%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #30 Diehard Dungeon
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelike 17.4%, Gore 11.1%, Roguelite 10%, Violent 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging dungeon-crawler that focuses on fast-paced action and procedural level generation.
- #31 Debugging Hero
76% 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: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Top-Down 13.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #32 Sole Saga
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Dev It With Cat
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Difficult 24.2%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12%, Hack and Slash 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike that blends bullet-hell elements with tight, top-down combat.
- #33 Scarlett's Dungeon
79% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Difficult 17.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that provides a high level of challenge and strategic depth.
- #34 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
75% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Difficult 18.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
- #35 Rising Hell
76% 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: Action Roguelike 20%, Difficult 18%, Roguelite 14.5%, Gore 14%, Procedural Generation 13%
- #36 Realm of Ink
73% matchVery Positive92% of 4,025 reviews2024
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%
- #37 暖雪 Warm Snow
74% matchVery Positive93% of 38,648 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 29.2 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 22.8%, Roguelite 16.4%, Top-Down 12.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%
- #38 DISORDER
75% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
- #39 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
74% matchMixed69% of 309 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #40 Hollow Survivors
73% matchVery Positive82% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.7%, Difficult 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #41 Nightmare: The Lunatic
73% matchVery Positive89% of 266 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: Difficult 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Souls-like 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #42 Black Myth: Heaven
72% matchMixed70% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: ShaneGame
Windows
Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Top-Down 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #43 Mortal Sin
68% matchVery Positive95% of 5,791 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #44 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,130 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Difficult 19.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
- #45 Deflector
70% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Difficult 19.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 16.3%, Top-Down 11%
- #46 OmniFootman
71% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Souls-like 16.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #47 Frenzy Retribution
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,551 reviews2019
Dev: FrenzyZoneGameworkshopPub: 響雨互動娛樂
Windows
This hardcore hard style with high penalty and high reward requires players to deeply understand the complete motion system and various values, weapon activity, counterattack, enemy fury and execution, etc., with the uninterrupted fast-paced attack and defense of the enemy and the enemy, let the player experience Stimulating battle.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Gore 15%, Violent 13.8%, Souls-like 11.8%, Anime 9.1%
- #48 Spiritfall
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Difficult 18.3%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
- #49 红石遗迹 - Red Obsidian Remnant
71% matchVery Positive84% of 832 reviews2017
Dev: Red Obsidian StudioPub: Beijing New Era Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Roguelike gameplay and action system combined dungeon game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Roguelike 19.5%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 6%
- #50 ScourgeBringer
69% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 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: Roguelite 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%, Action 9.6%
- #51 Slasher's Keep
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,282 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Gore 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #52 Dead Cells
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Souls-like 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #53 Dungeon Souls
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 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 28.4%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #54 Obsurity
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 22.3%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Top-Down 12.3%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #55 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
68% matchVery Positive89% of 504 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: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Difficult 19.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #56 Fresh Body
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,298 reviews2021
Dev: LOVIGAME
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Defeat your enemies , take their body parts to replace yours and become another strong boss yourself.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Gore 14.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Difficult 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #57 NETHER DUNGEONS
66% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Difficult 20.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #58 Trials of Valor
64% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Armored Goblin
Windows
Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Roguelite 13%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
- #59 Loot River
68% matchMixed68% of 456 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Difficult 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #60 Weird RPG
65% matchVery Positive92% of 4,225 reviews2022
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Souls-like 43.2%, Top-Down 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 6.4%