Games Like Ember Knights

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Co-op 17.7%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar top-down, fast-paced combat experience with strong co-op focus and distinct character classes.

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 20.7%, Roguelite 16.2%, Co-op 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Online Co-Op 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential co-op dungeon crawler that shares the same pixel-art aesthetic and progression-heavy roguelite loop.

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 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines beautiful pixel art with a narrative-driven, cooperative dungeon-crawling experience.

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 19.9%, Local Co-Op 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelite 8%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same high-speed, skill-based combat and elemental synergy systems found in Ember Knights.

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13.4%, Co-op 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Online Co-Op 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelite that emphasizes cooperative play and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat.

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Roguelite 10.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Co-op 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tight, responsive combat and cooperative dungeon exploration with a distinct visual style.

Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

Why similar: Co-op 17.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic top-down adventure mechanics with roguelite dungeon crawling and co-op gameplay.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Co-op 29.5%, Local Co-Op 24.5%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, RPG 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished co-op action game that requires team coordination and offers deep combat mechanics.

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 24.4%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Co-op 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a frantic, high-intensity 2D action experience with deep character builds and cooperative play.

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic beat-em-up roguelite that thrives on cooperative play and fast-paced action.

Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Procedural Generation 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a lightning-fast combat loop and cooperative roguelite progression that feels very similar to Ember Knights.

Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the fast-paced, spell-slinging action of the original with updated visuals and cooperative features.

Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse?

Why similar: Co-op 17.8%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Roguelite 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Online Co-Op 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative roguelite that emphasizes team communication and frantic combat management.

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 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelite that features intense top-down combat and excellent cooperative support.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Roguelite 21%, Online Co-Op 18.9%, Co-op 17.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it shares the same core loop of skill synergies and cooperative roguelite progression.

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 22.7%, Roguelite 18%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging pixel-art roguelite that emphasizes exploration and cooperative dungeon survival.

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 36.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast, fluid combat and a unique character-swapping system that rewards aggressive playstyles.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Co-op 16.7%, Local Co-Op 12%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Roguelike 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, beat-em-up style roguelite that is best enjoyed with friends in a cooperative setting.

Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Online Co-Op 19.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Co-op 13.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative bullet-hell roguelite that focuses on chaotic, screen-clearing action.

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 32.1%, Roguelite 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Roguelike 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down roguelite with a heavy focus on loot and character progression.

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

Why similar: Co-op 25.1%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that balances cooperative play with intense combat encounters.

Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Hack and Slash 20%, Co-op 18.2%, Online Co-Op 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the classic dungeon-crawling formula with a larger world and improved cooperative mechanics.

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 22.4%, Roguelite 16%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Co-op 10.8%, Multiplayer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelite that captures the spirit of cooperative dungeon exploration.

Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Co-op 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A class-based dungeon crawler that relies heavily on team synergy and cooperative combat.

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: Co-op 19.8%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that features creative character transformations and cooperative play.

Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Online Co-Op 12%, Co-op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that offers a deep, cooperative roguelike experience.

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 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Co-op 10.6%

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 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.2%

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 28.3%, Co-op 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features pixel-art aesthetics and cooperative multiplayer progression in a sci-fi setting.

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25%, Roguelite 21.1%, Co-op 15.3%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.5%

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 37.8%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 14%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that defined the modern action-roguelite genre with its tight controls.

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 27.4%, Roguelite 24.6%, Online Co-Op 20.5%, Co-op 11.2%, Roguelike 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more tactical, yet incredibly fast-paced, top-down combat experience with deep weapon customization.

Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Roguelite 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, top-down roguelite that supports local cooperative play and features varied character classes.

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Co-op 27.6%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, 2D 3.5%

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 18%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Online Co-Op 13%, Roguelite 11.5%

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 28.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Roguelike 8.9%

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 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Hack and Slash 11%, Roguelite 10.4%, Co-op 10.3%

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Co-op 13.1%

"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Co-op 17.4%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Procedural Generation 14.3%

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 20.4%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 14.4%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.4%

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelite 21.5%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelike 9.3%

Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Co-op 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Online Co-Op 14%, Local Co-Op 13.2%

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

Why similar: Roguelite 35%, Procedural Generation 25.9%, Roguelike 18.8%, RPG 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Join the rebellion against the evil cooperation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Multiplayer 10%

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 23%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 7.7%

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 36.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Procedural Generation 5%

LORT is a 1–8 player co-op action roguelite. Team up with your friends to battle, loot, and stack ridiculous power-ups across a cursed fantasy world. Fight toward escape, revive your homies, and get absolutely chadded as you evolve from goblin tickler to god slapper.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Co-op 15.7%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 18.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Procedural Generation 7.8%

Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Online Co-Op 19.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Co-op 14.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%

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: Co-op 23.5%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 7%

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: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 7.8%

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 22.3%, Co-op 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Roguelike 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Co-op 16.4%, Roguelite 15.6%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Roguelike 9.7%

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 19.5%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Co-op 17.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%

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 23.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Procedural Generation 7.5%

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 19.7%, Roguelite 15%, Co-op 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.9%