- #1 Skul: The Hero Slayer
97% matchVery Positive93% of 57,270 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 15.5%, Roguelite 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features tight 2D action and a unique character-swapping mechanic that provides the same fast-paced dungeon-crawling satisfaction.
- #2 Rogue Legacy 2
96% matchVery Positive91% of 15,018 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 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 23.8%, Roguelike 18.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for side-scrolling roguelites, featuring deep town-building and persistent progression that mirrors the core loop of Dungreed.
- #3 Dead Cells
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,919 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 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 27%, Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the same high-intensity, side-scrolling combat and fluid movement that makes Dungreed so addictive.
- #4 Vagante
95% matchVery Positive89% of 5,008 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 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 27.8%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Difficult 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the challenging, dark, and loot-heavy atmosphere of side-scrolling dungeon crawlers with a focus on exploration and discovery.
- #5 Caveblazers
94% matchVery Positive85% of 4,513 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 30.3%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Difficult 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling roguelite that emphasizes chaotic combat and a wide variety of loot, feeling very similar to the moment-to-moment gameplay of Dungreed.
- #6 ScourgeBringer
94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,241 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.5%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 14%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: For players who love the fast-paced, platforming-heavy combat of Dungreed, this game offers an even more aggressive and fluid experience.
- #7 UnderMine
93% matchVery Positive90% of 9,796 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 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it shares the same town-building and persistent upgrade mechanics that make Dungreed's progression so rewarding.
- #8 Revita
92% matchVery Positive81% of 2,413 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 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 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Roguelike 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling roguelite where you trade health for power, offering a high-stakes combat loop that rewards skillful play.
- #9 Heroes of Hammerwatch
91% matchVery Positive87% of 9,479 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 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 31.8%, Roguelite 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Roguelike 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that heavily emphasizes town progression and character growth, mirroring the meta-progression found in Dungreed.
- #10 Neon Abyss
91% matchVery Positive86% of 23,566 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 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 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This platforming roguelite offers a vibrant, chaotic dungeon-crawling experience with a massive variety of weapons and items to collect.
- #11 Risk of Rain Returns
89% matchVery Positive90% of 28,621 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.1%, Roguelike 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 7.2%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action game focuses on scaling power and managing overwhelming enemy waves in a way that feels very similar to Dungreed's later stages.
- #12 Wizard of Legend
90% matchVery Positive91% of 20,963 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 29.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelite 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly fast-paced, high-octane combat experience with a massive variety of spells and items to customize your build.
- #13 Tiny Rogues
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,606 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 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 26.9%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive, compact roguelite that focuses on build diversity and fast-paced action, perfect for fans of Dungreed's loot systems.
- #14 Enter the Gungeon
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,090 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 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 27.9%, Roguelike 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Difficult 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in roguelite design, offering the same level of polish and weapon variety that Dungreed players will appreciate.
- #15 Fury Unleashed
87% matchVery Positive87% of 2,872 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 27.5%, Roguelite 23.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Action 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This comic-book-styled side-scroller emphasizes fast movement and combo-based combat that will feel right at home for Dungreed fans.
- #16 30XX
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,780 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelite 20%, Roguelike 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite platformer that focuses on tight, responsive controls and boss-rush style combat that matches the intensity of Dungreed.
- #17 Metal Unit
86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,882 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 22%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Action 12.1%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelite that features a heavy emphasis on collecting and upgrading diverse gear, much like the loot system in Dungreed.
- #18 Archvale
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,376 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 35.9%, Action 17.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, 2D 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines bullet-hell combat with RPG elements in a 2D world, offering a similar sense of progression and challenge.
- #19 Mana Spark
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 691 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 24.3%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down roguelite that emphasizes careful combat and resource management, similar to the survival aspects of Dungreed.
- #20 Voidigo
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,828 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 19.9%, Roguelite 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Difficult 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, chaotic roguelite with unique boss-hunting mechanics that provide a fresh but familiar challenge for fans of the genre.
- #21 A Robot Named Fight!
84% matchVery Positive88% of 889 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Roguelite 23.3%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends Metroid-style exploration with roguelite elements, providing a deep, satisfying dungeon-crawling experience.
- #22 Ember Knights
81% matchVery Positive94% of 6,890 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 32.2%, Roguelite 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented roguelite that excels in both singleplayer and co-op, offering a very polished combat experience.
- #23 Catacomb Kids
83% matchVery Positive87% of 628 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 41.8%, Roguelite 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 5.3%, Platformer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, physics-based side-scrolling roguelite that rewards creative use of the environment and tactical decision-making.
- #24 Streets of Rogue
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,879 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 21.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more of an immersive sim, its roguelite structure and emphasis on chaotic, player-driven action make it a great alternative.
- #25 Roguelands
82% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 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 30.2%, Roguelike 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelite 10.1%, 2D 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG with a heavy focus on loot and crafting, providing a similar sense of character growth to Dungreed.
- #26 Magicite
81% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 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 25.4%, Roguelike 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Roguelite 7.9%, Platformer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling roguelite features crafting and survival elements that align well with the resource-gathering aspects of Dungreed.
- #27 Nuclear Throne
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,623 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 32.9%, Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Difficult 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game is famous for its frantic, high-intensity combat and diverse character roster, which will appeal to fans of Dungreed's action.
- #28 Slasher's Keep
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,288 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 35.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Though first-person, this dungeon crawler shares the same focus on varied loot and challenging, trap-filled environments.
- #29 Dunjungle
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 736 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 15.1%, Roguelite 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #30 Portal Dungeon
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,195 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 23.7%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #31 Skelly Selest
78% matchVery Positive93% of 287 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 27.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style roguelite that focuses on fast-paced, wave-based combat and satisfying, punchy action.
- #32 DunHero
74% matchVery Positive89% of 583 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 26.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #33 bit Dungeon II
78% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 27.4 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 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Roguelite 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A simple but effective top-down roguelite that focuses on exploration and gear progression, capturing the essence of the dungeon-crawling genre.
- #34 Sephiria
73% matchVery Positive94% of 5,886 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 20.9%, Roguelike 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Multiplayer 3.6%
- #35 NETHER DUNGEONS
74% matchVery Positive83% of 431 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 26.2%, Roguelite 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 8.1%
- #36 Dungeon Souls
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 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 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
- #37 Exit the Gungeon
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,737 reviews2020
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Difficult 8.4%
- #38 Neophyte
70% matchVery Positive90% of 671 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 38.5%, Roguelite 22.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6%
- #39 Rogue: Genesia
70% matchVery Positive91% of 8,483 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 25.8 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 34.3%, Roguelite 23.9%, Roguelike 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 4.9%
- #40 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
72% matchVery Positive84% of 70 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%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #41 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 42.8%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action 7.4%, Platformer 5.6%
- #42 Dungeon Munchies
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,141 reviews2022
Dev: maJAJa
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.5 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 24.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 11%, Action 10%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #43 Toroom
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 199 reviews2021
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 24.7%, Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #44 Overture
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 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 32.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #45 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
70% matchVery Positive83% of 6,207 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelike 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #46 Ether Loop
72% 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 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Roguelike 11%
- #47 Diehard Dungeon
73% 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 23.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 6.4%, Action 6.2%
- #48 Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
71% matchVery Positive86% of 357 reviews2015
Dev: Bread Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.4%, Roguelite 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Difficult 6.7%
- #49 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
71% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%
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 33.7%, Roguelite 19.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelike 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #50 Pixel Descent
68% matchVery Positive84% of 140 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 30.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 5.1%
- #51 Downwell
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,544 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 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 8.1%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #52 Talented
65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,486 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 32.1%, Roguelite 21%, Roguelike 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 4.4%
- #53 bit Dungeon
69% matchVery Positive89% of 192 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 57.2%, Roguelite 19.6%, Action 9.8%, Indie 6.5%, RPG 6.1%
- #54 Straimium Immortaly
69% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 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 25.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Difficult 7.7%
- #55 Star of Providence
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,332 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 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 24.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #56 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 396,130 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 44.1 hrsMean: 184.9 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 33.7%, Roguelike 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Difficult 7.8%
- #57 Dead Estate
65% matchVery Positive95% of 6,562 reviews2021
Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelike 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Difficult 10.1%
- #58 Spell Disk
64% matchVery Positive89% of 967 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
- #59 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 572 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 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 9.2%, Action 6.9%
- #60 20XX
66% matchVery Positive91% of 4,554 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 37.1%, Roguelite 19.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Roguelike 8.6%, Action 5.3%