Games Like Dungeon Souls

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Roguelike 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Roguelite 10.3%, Bullet Hell 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a primary inspiration for Dungeon Souls, it offers the same frantic, top-down bullet-hell action and procedural chaos.

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 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar side-scrolling dungeon-crawling loop with a heavy emphasis on loot and character customization.

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 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelite 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, spell-casting combat that feels very similar to the frantic energy of Dungeon Souls.

Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished, bite-sized action-roguelike experience that mirrors the fast-paced combat and character-building of the seed game.

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 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar co-op dungeon-crawling experience with persistent progression and pixel-art aesthetics.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same high-stakes, top-down combat and loot-driven progression found in Dungeon Souls.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelike 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Roguelite 7%, Perma Death 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Also cited as a major influence, this game provides a similar sense of scaling power and intense, action-packed dungeon exploration.

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 34.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon exploration with gold collection and permanent upgrades, echoing the core loop of Dungeon Souls.

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 23%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that emphasizes fluid combat and cooperative play in a dungeon setting.

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: Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features difficult, souls-like combat in a top-down perspective that rewards precision and careful movement.

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 28%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging, pixel-art dungeon-crawling experience with deep roguelike mechanics and platforming elements.

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 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly inspired the creation of Dungeon Souls, sharing its chaotic, top-down pixel-art combat.

bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, RPG 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Roguelike 11%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dungeon crawler that captures the same retro aesthetic and loot-focused gameplay.

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: Action Roguelike 23%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, RPG 10.5%, Roguelike 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends hack-and-slash action with roguelike elements, providing a similar feel to the combat-heavy gameplay of the seed.

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, action-packed roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and chaotic, loot-filled combat.

One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, RPG 12.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a straightforward, first-person dungeon-crawling experience with roguelike elements.

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 24.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, Roguelite 14%, Pixel Graphics 12%

Why You'll Like It: While side-scrolling, it provides the same addictive, fast-paced action and procedural dungeon exploration.

Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 9.4%, RPG 9.2%, Roguelike 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person dungeon crawling with roguelike mechanics, offering a unique perspective on the genre.

Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Roguelike 15.9%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and loot collection in a pixelated world.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelite 28.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Action 7%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, high-speed combat that matches the challenging nature of Dungeon Souls.

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and survival in procedurally generated environments.

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: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and fast combat, much like the gameplay found in Dungeon Souls.

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 31.1%, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Roguelite 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that leans into the chaotic, loot-heavy gameplay of the seed.

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like roguelite that features challenging, deliberate combat in a dungeon setting.

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.5%, Roguelike 19.4%, RPG 17.6%, Action 9%, Procedural Generation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep character progression and challenging dungeon runs that align with the roguelite nature of the seed.

Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40%, Roguelite 19.4%, RPG 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, physics-based action-roguelike that shares the dungeon-crawling spirit of the seed.

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 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike with a unique aesthetic and challenging combat encounters.

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 38.7%, RPG 22%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-rpg that emphasizes tight combat and procedural dungeon runs.

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 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Roguelite 9.7%

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 37%, RPG 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Local Co-Op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that focuses on cooperative play and hack-and-slash combat.

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 25%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, RPG 13.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dungeon-crawling experience with action-rpg elements and procedural generation.

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: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 11.7%

Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

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: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

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: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.1%

Dungelot: Shattered Lands takes you on an epic roguelike dungeon-crawler adventure to defeat zombie cows, splat giant evil mushrooms, and generally get back home in one piece. Deceptively simple, ever so addictive.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, RPG 16.8%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 5.8%

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: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 11.1%

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 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.4%

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: Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.4%

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 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9.2%

A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, RPG 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9.7%

The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. 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, new weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Roguelite 8%

Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, RPG 11.5%, Action 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

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 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Roguelite 9.6%

Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%

bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.5%, RPG 20.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action 7.9%, Indie 6.1%

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 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11.2%

Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 10.8%

Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelike 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 12.4%, Roguelite 8.2%

Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 20%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Roguelike 11%, RPG 7.2%

Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, RPG 11.3%

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: Action Roguelike 42.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, RPG 17.2%, Action 6.1%, Indie 5.5%

This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.

Why similar: RPG 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 8.3%

Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelite 11.4%

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: Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, RPG 10.1%

A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Roguelite 10.3%

An action rogue-like inspired by MMO healing mechanics. Heal, shield and resurrect your way through procedural dungeons filled with powerful items, deadly enemies and the most incompetent party imaginable!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.5%