- #1 Final Knight
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 217 reviews2025
Dev: 2oclocksoftPub: GRAVITY
Windows
Enjoy a fantasy-based, party-style roguelike beat ’em up! Use the gold you earn each run to recruit allies, acquire skills, and buy equipment to grow stronger. Combine powerful synergies between your player, race, and gear to annihilate massive monsters in an instant!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Action RPG 13.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #2 Ember Knights
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,912 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.4 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 30.5%, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, RPG 8.9%, Combat 6.3%
- #3 Breaking Gates
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 112 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #4 Dream Slayers
94% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Matthew WestonPub: Cl4ysta
Windows
Enter the realm of the Dream Slayers, a Fantasy-Themed Extraction RPG where you battle nightmares, survive raids, and escape with powerful loot... or lose it all.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.6%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, RPG 21%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 8.8%
- #5 Machina Blade
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Guilda Entertainment
Windows
In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Beat 'em up 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 7.8%
- #6 Good Night, Knight
93% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: RedEmberPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
A dynamic hack-and-slash adventure that mixes procedural generation with hand-made scenarios and a darkly humorous story. Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, threatening enemies with unique movesets and a vast array of game-changing items to discover.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.4%, RPG 20.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #7 Kingdom Gun
92% matchMixed61% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Incredible Two Studios, LLC
Windows
Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! Multiple playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #8 Knights of Braveland
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 314 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Side Scroller 13%, RPG 6.8%
- #9 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
90% matchVery Positive87% of 23,888 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action RPG 12.1%
- #10 A Violent Revelry
91% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action RPG 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, RPG 8.9%
- #11 Don't Die, Collect Loot
89% matchVery Positive92% of 175 reviews2025
Dev: Dan MarchandPub: indie.io
Windows
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 10.7%
- #12 Lost Castle 2
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 12,795 reviews2026
Dev: Hunter Studio
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.4%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Combat 11.1%, RPG 10%
- #13 Last Knight: Rogue Rider Edition
89% matchVery Positive80% of 241 reviews2014
Dev: Toco Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Last Knight is over-the-top jousting action in a beautiful brutal fantasy world! It comes with bucketloads of content and is inspired by outstanding third-person platformers like Crash Bandicoot.
Why similar: Adventure 32.3%, Action 30.6%, Indie 18.9%, Arcade 18.2%
- #14 NETHER HEROES
86% matchVery Positive90% of 765 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 7.7%
- #15 Thy Sword
88% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: GamePhase
Windows
Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Adventure 24.9%, Action 23.4%, Indie 14.6%
- #16 Arisen Force: HeroTest
84% matchVery Positive83% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: Lemport
Windows
Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Action RPG 17.8%, Combat 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%, RPG 10.7%
- #17 MIGHT'N MOW'EM: CO-OP SURVIVORS ONLINE
86% matchMixed61% of 177 reviews2022
Dev: ELEET GAMES
Windows · Linux
Multiplayer Survivors: Meet MIGHT’N MOW’EM. Mow thousands of enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of weapons and magic, solo or with friends. Classes, upgrades, ultimates, quests, and group buffs add a rewarding meta game to a dopamine-filled core loop.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #18 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
81% matchVery Positive94% of 35,494 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #19 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
85% matchMixed67% of 458 reviews2014
Dev: Hexage
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.6%, Beat 'em up 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 8.8%
- #20 Dreamscaper
81% matchVery Positive88% of 3,162 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 35.8%, RPG 14%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 10.7%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #21 Muffin Knight
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 458 reviews2014
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Muffin Knight is an arena based action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance.
Why similar: Platformer 31%, Adventure 26.8%, Action 24.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #22 Night of the Blood Moon
82% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Tyler McDermott
Windows · Mac · Linux
The darkness of the blood moon is here. Rise from the nightmares and take back the dream realm! Use unique weapons, grow your power, and destroy the charming creatures of the dream realm. Develop your skills, unlock pets, and defeat bosses who will challenge your strategy along side your skill.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, RPG 20.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #23 Magic Rune Stone
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 442 reviews2025
Dev: eFun Studio
Windows
This is an action rogue-lite adventure game where you will play different roles with different equipment and blessings.You will constantly challenge powerful enemies and kill bosses. The game comes with a "Survivors Mode". One game, double the fun. I hope you like it.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action 13.6%, Combat 11.6%, 2D 9.7%
- #24 Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 596 reviews2015
Dev: The BitfatherPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 7.2%
- #25 VR Dungeon Knight
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,425 reviews2017
Dev: Blackjard SoftworksPub: Wolfdog Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
VR Dungeon Knight is a dungeon crawler with random level generation and Online Co-op. Explore, fight monsters, loot dungeons, level up, unlock classes and become the ultimate Dungeon Knight!
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Adventure 25.9%, Action 21.5%, Indie 12.2%
- #26 Knight Overloaded
78% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: CCM
Windows
Knight Overloaded is a roguelight survival game that reinforced strategic choices. Beat enemies falling from the sky endlessly, and expand your inventory!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.6%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 19.9%, 2D 16.4%, Combat 9.5%
- #27 FIGHT KNIGHT
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,677 reviews2021
Dev: Team Sorcerobe
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
FIGHT KNIGHT is a first-person dungeon-brawler! Grid-based dungeon crawling meets action-packed real time enemy encounters. Fight your way through puzzles and enemies to save those trapped in the Tower's eternal night!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.6%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #28 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, RPG 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #29 DunHero
75% matchVery Positive89% of 592 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Action RPG 20.2%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, RPG 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #30 Dream Flash
79% matchPositive100% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Ramaf Party
Windows
Sharpen your mind and soul with hundreds of items in an infinite fast paced bullet hell rogue-lite dreamscape. Explore endless dream synergies and transform into even stronger altered states in order to combat dozens of increasingly difficult bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Action 12%, Adventure 11.2%, 2D 9.3%
- #31 Mist Slayer
78% matchMixed66% of 378 reviews2023
Dev: Moju Games
Windows
Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, RPG 12.5%, Action 10.5%, Combat 9%
- #32 Nyran Survivors
76% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.7%, Action Roguelike 33.8%, Action 10.5%, RPG 7.6%, Combat 6.7%
- #33 Power Fantasy
74% matchVery Positive86% of 596 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, RPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Combat 11.1%
- #34 Heroes of Hammerwatch
76% matchVery Positive87% of 9,491 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, RPG 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action RPG 4.8%
- #35 Rampage Knights
75% matchVery Positive93% of 3,609 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Action Roguelike 28%, RPG 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Action 8.1%
- #36 Murim Survival
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 276 reviews2026
Dev: Sunwood Games
Windows
Murim Survival is a survival roguelite game where you must survive against constant waves of enemies within a limited time. Explore a dying world, acquire martial arts, equipment, and traits, and be reborn as a hero of Murim.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 8.3%
- #37 Halftime Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 322 reviews2023
Dev: Bigboot Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 15.5%, Arcade 14.6%, RPG 11%
- #38 Wonder Blade
74% matchMixed70% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: PUPPET DEPOT GAME STUDIOPub: East2West Games
Windows
What are you waiting for? Grab that trusty weapon of yours, free the princess and save the world, all before breakfast! What do you get when you cross a whimsical adventure, humorous characters and combat to die for? Wonder Blade - an awesome experience you won't soon forget.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Adventure 26.6%, Action 19.2%, Indie 15.6%
- #39 Astral Ascent
69% matchVery Positive95% of 8,443 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 7.3%
- #40 Svarog's Dream
70% matchVery Positive90% of 880 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.5%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, RPG 24%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 7.2%
- #41 Hyper Knights
73% matchVery Positive89% of 832 reviews2017
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Action 16.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #42 Nasty Rogue
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Beat 'em up 18.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 10%
- #43 Deathless: Survivors
72% matchMixed59% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 23%, Arcade 16.2%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 9.2%
- #44 FATE: Reawakened
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 767 reviews2025
Dev: gamigo US Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task? Your FATE awaits!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, RPG 9.6%
- #45 Hammerwatch
71% matchVery Positive89% of 6,502 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: Hack and Slash 28.2%, RPG 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Action 10%, Adventure 9%
- #46 Hero Siege
71% matchMixed67% of 46,864 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Action RPG 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, RPG 10.3%
- #47 HunterX: code name T
69% matchVery Positive87% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, RPG 14.2%, Platformer 11%
- #48 SpeedOverflow
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2023
Dev: 狼烟
Windows · Mac · Linux
Who is not obsessed with the passion and pleasure brought by speed? This is an exhilarating roguelite hack-and-slash game with fast-paced action. You can choose different characters and level up to face hordes of enemies, embark on an unstoppable path, and conquer the unforgiving challenges!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.1%, Hack and Slash 24%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 6.9%
- #49 The Rangers In The South
67% matchVery Positive82% of 810 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, RPG 9.1%, Combat 7.4%
- #50 Gnomes and Knights
67% matchVery Positive80% of 406 reviews2024
Dev: Terletski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Action RPG 21.1%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 12.3%
- #51 NightMare King
66% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Starmoon Cat
Windows
Dive into a nightmare-ridden world in this fast-paced roguelite! Choose from 42 characters, 84 weapons, and 176 items to forge your own build. Battle through 8 maps, slay hordes of monsters, level up, collect gold, and upgrade. Can you survive the endless nightmare?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, RPG 14.8%, Indie 10.6%, Action 10%
- #52 Buff Knight Advanced
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Buff Knight Advanced is a 2D Pixel RPG where you’re constantly on the move. Kill the invading monsters with your sword or by timing your use of spells carefully! As you progress the game becomes more intense with stronger and uglier monsters!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #53 Tales Of Wakana
67% matchMixed62% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: OrangeTigerPub: INDIECN
Windows
"Tales of Wakana" is a fairy-tale action-adventure game full of fantasy and challenges. Step into a vast, mysterious continent, use magic to battle diverse monsters, and enjoy a unique soulful journey exploring the meaning of life, family bonds, and self-discovery.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 11.9%, RPG 11.5%
- #54 Cursemark
64% matchVery Positive87% of 506 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, RPG 9.3%
- #55 Shattered Realm Rebirth
65% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 12.8%, Beat 'em up 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #56 Shape of Dreams
63% matchVery Positive90% of 19,619 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Surreal 11.6%, Combat 10.5%
- #57 Moonlighter
66% matchVery Positive82% of 21,861 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Action RPG 14%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, RPG 9.7%