Games Like Dreamscaper

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelite 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same focus on fluid, high-octane combat paired with deep narrative progression and meaningful character relationships.

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the legacy of its predecessor with refined combat mechanics and a heavy emphasis on story and character interaction.

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: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Dreamscaper, it features a distinct day-night cycle where you balance dungeon exploration with life in a town.

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 29.4%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Action 12.5%, Indie 8.7%, Roguelike 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers incredibly fast-paced, fluid combat that captures the intensity of Dreamscaper's action sequences.

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 25.1%, Roguelite 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes family bonds and narrative-driven progression alongside its dungeon-crawling action.

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.1%, Roguelite 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action 5.1%, Fantasy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully combines roguelite dungeon crawling with base-building and social management elements.

Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.

Why similar: Roguelite 29.3%, Action 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Indie 12.9%, Difficult 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a surreal, vibrant aesthetic and a magic-based combat system that feels very similar to the dream-themed powers in Dreamscaper.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.8%, Roguelite 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, RPG 6.2%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished roguelite that features satisfying progression and a variety of items to discover in its dungeons.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelite 26.6%, RPG 9.9%, Action 6%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a top-down, Zelda-inspired roguelite experience with a charming art style and exploration focus.

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: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 25.8%, Hack and Slash 10%, Difficult 9.1%, Roguelike 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fluid, responsive action-roguelike combat with constant progression and unlockables.

Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.5%, Roguelite 25%, RPG 17%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-RPG with a focus on character classes and tight, responsive combat.

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 31.2%, Roguelite 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Difficult 8%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a methodical, skill-based combat experience with a dark, atmospheric setting.

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 36.8%, Roguelite 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Roguelike 6.7%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast, customizable spell-based combat that rewards experimentation and quick reflexes.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41%, Roguelite 25.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelike 7.7%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a highly stylized, dark, and surreal atmosphere paired with tight, challenging hack-and-slash gameplay.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelite 21.4%, Difficult 9.5%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, top-down action game that emphasizes precise movement and combat mastery.

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Roguelite 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, RPG 7.9%, Roguelike 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that ties emotional themes directly into its core gameplay mechanics.

Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

Why similar: Roguelite 23.8%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Action RPG 7.5%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy roguelite that focuses on visceral combat and deep character customization.

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: Action Roguelike 35%, Roguelite 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Difficult 11%, Roguelike 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its striking, traditional Japanese art style creates a surreal atmosphere that complements its challenging combat.

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: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Action RPG 7.7%, Difficult 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite that emphasizes positioning and tactical combat against formidable enemies.

Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Roguelite 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Roguelike 7.1%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that focuses on gear progression and dungeon exploration in a charming pixel-art style.

Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!

Why similar: Roguelite 29%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, RPG 12%, Roguelike 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it captures the dream-like, dungeon-crawling essence with tactical depth and unique elemental interactions.

RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice.

Why similar: Roguelite 36.9%, Action Roguelike 35.1%, Action 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic action-roguelite that features mutation-based combat and a distinct, vibrant aesthetic.

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: Roguelite 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, RPG 11.7%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that blends action-RPG elements with procedurally generated levels for high replayability.

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 22.1%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, RPG 12.7%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Incorporates unique RPG mechanics where your character's personality traits influence gameplay during dungeon runs.

'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 36%, Roguelite 29%, RPG 9.8%, Roguelike 7.3%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, narrative-heavy world with fast-paced, sword-based action and deep build customization.

Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Hack and Slash 10%, RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, hack-and-slash roguelite where you use your own skeleton as a weapon for unique combat variety.

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: Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 13.4%, Indie 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique transformation mechanic and a lighthearted, exploration-focused progression system.

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: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Action RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that focuses on build variety and exploration within a mysterious, atmospheric world.

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 23.5%, Roguelite 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Action RPG 5.7%

The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 51%, Action 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, challenging action-roguelite that features a female protagonist and intense, bullet-hell-inspired combat.

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 31.2%, Roguelite 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, RPG 10.8%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down dungeon crawler that emphasizes constant action and loot collection.

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced, dreamlike action in a vivid roguelite world. Dive into ever-changing realms with tight controls, fluid combat, and high-stakes battles. Whether playing solo or with up to three friends, each run is a thrilling test of reflexes and strategy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Surreal 5.8%

Cinderia is a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration. Freely combine everything you can see—skills, combos, passives, and equipment—to create your own distinct fighting style. Darkness has swallowed the land, yet a faint glimmer still flickers among the ruins.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelite 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Roguelike 5.9%

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 22.9%, Roguelite 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, RPG 6.9%

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: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, RPG 7.7%, Difficult 5.8%

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, RPG 8.8%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Action RPG 6.9%

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 29.5%, Roguelite 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, RPG 9.1%, Roguelike 5.6%

Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Hack and Slash 8%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Embark on an epic journey into the anime world of Asteria. Bring your favorite hero along and delve into endlessly different scenarios in this action-packed cooperative roguelike.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, RPG 7.5%

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: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, RPG 7.1%

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: Roguelite 28%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, RPG 10.6%, Difficult 8.6%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 23.4%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Action RPG 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Action RPG 8.3%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

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: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Action RPG 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8.8%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Action 15.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Action RPG 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, RPG 10.5%, Action 6.7%

Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Action RPG 10%, Hack and Slash 9.6%

Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!

Why similar: Roguelite 21.8%, RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Indie 7.7%

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 36.7%, Roguelite 23.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action 6.5%, Roguelike 5.9%

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 38.7%, Roguelite 20.5%, Action 9.4%, Indie 6.3%, RPG 6.1%

Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.3%, Roguelite 27%, RPG 8.2%, Action 7%, Difficult 6.6%

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action RPG 19.4%, Difficult 17.7%, RPG 16.9%

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 28.3%, Roguelite 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, RPG 8.3%, Action RPG 7.5%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Difficult 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Action 7.1%

The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 26.7%, RPG 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

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: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, Action RPG 7.3%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.7%, Difficult 20.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, RPG 18.4%, Action 10%