- #1 Powerlust
96% 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 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action RPG 16%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%
- #2 MetaMorph: Dungeon Creatures
97% matchMixed55% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: FireFly Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Underground 21.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Action RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #3 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
96% matchMixed56% of 67,885 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.7 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 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Action RPG 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Character Customization 11.5%
- #4 Dragon Extinction
95% 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: Souls-like 17.3%, Dragons 14.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Action RPG 11.6%
- #5 Dungeons of Edera
94% 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: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Souls-like 15.5%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Action RPG 12.2%
- #6 Cryptical Path
93% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Procedural Generation 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Combat 13.7%, 3D 4.8%
- #7 Darkblade Ascent
92% matchVery Positive82% of 536 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Souls-like 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12%
- #8 Dungeons & Darkness
94% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Dragons 14.7% ★, Action RPG 9.7%, RPG 9.6%
- #9 Dragonkin: The Banished
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,459 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 23.8%, Action RPG 18.6%, Dragons 16.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #10 Labyrinth Legend
91% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Shinobi Games
Windows · Mac
Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Action RPG 17.7%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Old School 8.3%
- #11 Path of the Abyss
89% matchVery Positive93% of 655 reviews2025
Dev: Suzuki Suzuzou
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Underground 14% ★, Character Customization 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #12 Shadow of the Depth
90% 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: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Souls-like 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Top-Down 11%
- #13 The Excrawlers
88% 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 29.6%, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Top-Down 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%
- #14 Into The Dark
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Action RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #15 Dragon Is Dead
86% 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: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Souls-like 21.3%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dragons 14% ★, Dark Fantasy 13%
- #16 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
87% matchMixed69% of 632 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Character Customization 10%
- #17 Knight Crawlers
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 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: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Character Customization 12.6%
- #18 DAIMON BLADES
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 704 reviews2025
Dev: StreumOn Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Souls-like 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Medieval 10%
- #19 Soul Slasher
84% matchMixed64% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Microtale Games
Windows
Soul Slasher is a top down, 1v1 PvP focused close combat game. The arena's randomized obstacles, buffs, and traps make every match different. Slash your opponent's soul and claim your freedom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Action RPG 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Top-Down 16.4%, Souls-like 9.8%
- #20 Usurper: Soulbound
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 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: Souls-like 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action RPG 13%, Character Customization 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #21 Rune Knights
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 292 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 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Character Customization 13.8%
- #22 Wyvia: Prologue
82% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dragons 19.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Action RPG 14.3%, Character Customization 12.4%
- #23 Ash & Rust
81% matchMixed67% of 82 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 21.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Character Customization 13.2%, Top-Down 11.7%
- #24 Wyvia
81% matchVery Positive95% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dragons 16.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, Medieval 11.8%
- #25 Crypt of the Serpent King
82% matchVery Positive83% of 303 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.5%, Procedural Generation 25%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, RPG 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #26 Titans of the Past
79% matchVery Positive86% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Procedural Generation 17.3%, Character Customization 13.5%, Action RPG 13.4%
- #27 The Realm of Reincarnation
80% matchVery Positive81% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: lvhanjianPub: fengshuyun
Windows
This game centers on monster hunting, equipment collection, random talents, gear enhancement, and top-tier loot drops.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action RPG 13.5%, Character Customization 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #28 Eternium
79% matchVery Positive81% of 4,401 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Top-Down 13.1%, Old School 11.7%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #29 Dungeons of Sundaria
78% 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: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action RPG 16.8%, Character Customization 14%, Co-op 7.6%
- #30 Path of Achra
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Character Customization 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Medieval 7.9%
- #31 Striving for Light
77% matchVery Positive80% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Action RPG 23%, Procedural Generation 17.6%, RPG 6.4%
- #32 Pale Coins
75% matchVery Positive94% of 285 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Character Customization 12.1%
- #33 Dungeon Looter
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Co-op 6.9%
- #34 EVERSLAUGHT
78% matchMixed62% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: MobX GmbH
Windows
Traverse an ancient city with randomly generated dungeons, discover rare loot, upgrade your gear, level up your skills and engage in visceral combat with completely unrestricted VR movement!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Character Customization 12%
- #35 Ortharion : The Last Battle
76% matchMixed66% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Ortharion project
Windows
Ortharion: The Last Battle is a hack'n slash RPG that immerses you in a medieval fantasy world full of secrets. Customize your hero by combining classes, equipment and spells to create unique synergies to face formidable bosses to prove your strength.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Action RPG 23.5%, Medieval 12.8%, RPG 7.7%, Character Customization 7.5%
- #36 Tyrant's Realm
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,047 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Action RPG 12.5%
- #37 Tower of Kalemonvo
73% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Old School 11.1%
- #38 Mana Spark
75% 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 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Action RPG 14.1%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
- #39 Soul Scathe
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Bluelight Construct
Windows
Soul Scathe is a procedurally generated VR Dungeon Crawler RPG. Utilize many spells, weapons, and even the environment to fight against deadly foes as you explore the secrets of the Mistchamber Dungeons to reclaim lost fragments of your soul.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Action RPG 20.3%, Procedural Generation 17%, RPG 7.8%
- #40 Dredgers
73% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2019
Dev: Pirate-Rob
Windows
Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Action RPG 18.3%, Top-Down 12.7%, Medieval 11.9%
- #41 Dungeon Rampage
69% matchVery Positive92% of 3,187 reviews2025
Dev: Gamebreaking Studios
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Battle your way to victory in this 1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler. Play as a dynamic cast of heroes slicing their way through dungeons, earning weapons and loot. Rampage past a gauntlet of enemies and destruction to end the evil Lord Dinglepus' reign!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, Medieval 14.9%, Co-op 9.9%
- #42 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,145 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Underground 29.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Procedural Generation 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Medieval 11.1%
- #43 Netherworld Covenant
70% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Medieval 11.1%
- #44 GUILT: The Deathless
72% matchVery Positive82% of 74 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: Souls-like 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%
- #45 FADE
73% 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: Souls-like 26.4%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #46 Dwarven Realms
69% matchVery Positive82% of 3,507 reviews2024
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.7%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
- #47 Wigmund
71% matchVery Positive81% of 751 reviews2022
Dev: The Scholastics
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Defeat the evil Antiochus as you fight his malefic servants in this open-world fantasy action RPG with a unique, real-time combat game-play. Crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions and many other things are at hand.
Why similar: Dragons 20.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Medieval 10.9%
- #48 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
68% matchVery Positive83% of 6,080 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 15.6%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Character Customization 9.2%
- #49 Hammerwatch
71% matchVery Positive89% of 6,496 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.2%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Co-op 15.6%, RPG 9.6%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #50 Devil Spire
69% matchVery Positive87% of 509 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Souls-like 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 12.7%, Procedural Generation 12%
- #51 Tearscape
67% matchVery Positive92% of 293 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 17.7%, Top-Down 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Combat 7.6%
- #52 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
72% matchMixed69% of 717 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, Character Customization 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #53 Victor Vran ARPG
68% 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 33.5%, Action RPG 31%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Co-op 8.9%, RPG 7.2%
- #54 Dungeon Mage
67% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Action RPG 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Top-Down 12.1%
- #55 Coridden
65% matchVery Positive90% of 500 reviews2025
Dev: AftnareldPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Become the ultimate shapeshifter in this hack n’ slash ARPG with action-based combat. Transform seamlessly and customize both your human and beast powers as you level up, find new gear and DNA-strands. Venture out solo or in co-op to uncover the secrets sealed inside a legendary city.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action RPG 18.4%, Character Customization 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, Co-op 9.6%
- #56 Slasher's Keep
67% 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: Dungeon Crawler 49.9%, Hack and Slash 23%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, RPG 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #57 Hammerwatch II
67% matchMixed62% of 2,205 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dragons 11.6% ★, Character Customization 11.1%
- #58 Soulblight
71% 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: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Procedural Generation 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Top-Down 13.6%, Action RPG 11.7%
- #59 Into the Necrovale
65% matchVery Positive86% of 593 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Action RPG 19%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Combat 6.1%
- #60 Otherworld Legends
66% matchMixed66% of 1,619 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Underground 34.2% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Co-op 10.3%, Combat 8%