- #1 Skul: The Hero Slayer
97% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the 2D action-roguelite feel perfectly with fluid combat and unique character-swapping mechanics.
- #2 UnderMine
96% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 40.4%, Roguelite 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Excellent dungeon-crawling mechanics with persistent town upgrades and a similar sense of discovery.
- #3 Heroes of Hammerwatch
96% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 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 31.9%, Roguelite 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelike 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Strong focus on town progression, character classes, and cooperative dungeon exploration.
- #4 Dead Cells
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Difficult 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D side-scrolling roguelite experience featuring intense combat and constant progression.
- #5 Rogue Legacy 2
94% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.4%, Roguelike 18%, Platformer 11.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Action 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same satisfying town-building and persistent character progression loop found in Dungreed.
- #6 Caveblazers
94% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Difficult 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the side-scrolling dungeon exploration and chaotic, high-stakes combat style.
- #7 Wizard of Legend
93% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelite 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced combat and a massive variety of spells and builds to experiment with.
- #8 Enter the Gungeon
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 28%, Roguelike 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Roguelite 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for roguelite dungeon crawling, featuring immense loot variety and challenging combat.
- #9 Have a Nice Death
91% matchVery Positive86% of 10,508 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 37.4%, Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 20.1%, 2D 5.8%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, stylish 2D action with a similar roguelite structure and challenging boss encounters.
- #10 Neon Abyss
91% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Roguelike 20.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, fast-paced shooting and platforming in a colorful, ever-changing dungeon setting.
- #11 Tiny Rogues
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tight, arcade-style combat and a massive variety of build-defining items.
- #12 Vagante
89% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 23.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Difficult 5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling dungeon crawler that emphasizes deep RPG elements and exploration.
- #13 Fury Unleashed
89% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 24.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Action 9.5%, Platformer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced side-scrolling action with deep roguelite progression and a distinct visual style.
- #14 ScourgeBringer
88% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 21.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: High-speed, fluid 2D combat that rewards aggressive play and precise movement.
- #15 Streets of Rogue
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 22.2%, Roguelike 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly emergent, chaotic roguelite experience with significant freedom in how you tackle levels.
- #16 Mana Spark
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 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: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical, souls-like combat within a challenging dungeon crawler framework.
- #17 Voidigo
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Difficult 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique, colorful visuals and chaotic, fast-paced combat against massive bosses.
- #18 Nuclear Throne
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 33.2%, Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Difficult 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, high-difficulty action with a similar roguelite loop that keeps you coming back for more.
- #19 Ember Knights
83% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 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 32.1%, Roguelite 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Co-op friendly action-roguelite with satisfying combat mechanics and diverse weapon choices.
- #20 Dungeon Souls
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that emphasizes loot, character builds, and relentless enemy waves.
- #21 Archvale
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,365 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.1%, Action 17.4%, Roguelike 10.9%, 2D 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell combat with 2D exploration and a robust crafting system.
- #22 Downwell
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Difficult 9.6%, Platformer 8%, Roguelike 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but incredibly addictive side-scrolling roguelite focused on vertical movement and combat.
- #23 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
82% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Pixel Graphics 32.4%, Difficult 12.2%, Action 10.9%, 2D 9.9%, Platformer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep 2D action experience with challenging bosses and a dark, atmospheric world.
- #24 Magicite
81% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Roguelite 8%, Platformer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features survival and crafting elements alongside challenging roguelite exploration.
- #25 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
81% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 43.9%, Roguelike 11.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Difficult 8.5%, 2D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features massive scale and intense side-scrolling combat against hordes of enemies.
- #26 Portal Dungeon
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,191 reviews2023
Dev: DuskDogStudio
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #27 Toroom
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Toroom is a dungeon crawler roguelike-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist just wants to come back to his bedroom after waking up in a world of fantasy. Fight your way through multiple biomes, clear rooms full of enemies, get as much loot as possible and defeat the bosses in your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, top-down roguelite experience with tight controls and satisfying progression.
- #28 Overture
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 32.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a chaotic, action-heavy experience with a wide variety of character classes to master.
- #29 Skelly Selest
78% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, arcade-style action with a unique pixel art aesthetic and intense combat.
- #30 DunHero
75% matchVery Positive89% of 565 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 27.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #31 Dunjungle
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 27.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #32 Diehard Dungeon
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.1%, Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.4%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, fun dungeon crawler with a heavy focus on loot and clearing rooms.
- #33 NETHER DUNGEONS
75% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 7.7%
- #34 bit Dungeon II
78% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 33.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Roguelite 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, effective dungeon crawler with a focus on exploration and fast-paced combat.
- #35 Exit the Gungeon
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,681 reviews2020
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Action 20.5%, Indie 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Difficult 8.6%
- #36 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
74% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #37 Roguelands
76% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 30.3%, Roguelike 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelite 10.2%, 2D 4.2%
- #38 Dungeon Munchies
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,080 reviews2022
Dev: maJAJa
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility. Aided by the undead Necro-Chef Simmer, you must stay safe, get fed, find a way to get out
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #39 Sephiria
70% matchVery Positive94% of 5,164 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 21.5%, Roguelike 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Multiplayer 3.4%
- #40 The Dungeoning
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.9%, Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action 7.2%, Platformer 5.4%
- #41 Talented
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, 2D 4.4%
- #42 Star of Providence
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #43 Ether Loop
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #44 Pixel Descent
71% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 5%
- #45 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
73% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Roguelite 20.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #46 Catacomb Kids
73% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 41.9%, Roguelite 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 5.2%, Platformer 5%
- #47 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
68% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #48 Neophyte
69% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.1%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 5.9%
- #49 Rogue: Genesia
67% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelite 24%, Roguelike 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 4.8%
- #50 bit Dungeon
71% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
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 58.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Action 9.7%, Indie 6.4%, RPG 6%
- #51 Straimium Immortaly
71% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Difficult 7.4%
- #52 Revita
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 27.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #53 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Roguelike 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Difficult 7.5%
- #54 Scarlett's Dungeon
70% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelike 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Roguelite 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #55 Blazing Beaks
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,595 reviews2019
Dev: Applava
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, 2D 4.7%
- #56 Slasher's Keep
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.7%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Action 4.8%
- #57 Into the Necrovale
65% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 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: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelike 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #58 20XX
67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.3%, Roguelite 20.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Roguelike 8.4%, Action 5.2%
- #59 Nova Drift
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 23.3%, Roguelike 21%, 2D 5.2%, Action 5.2%
- #60 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 570 reviews2016
Dev: Red Winter SoftwarePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 9.4%, Action 6.9%