- #1 Dungreed
97% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Platformer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent pixel-art 2D action roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and loot collection.
- #2 Spelunky
96% matchVery Positive92% of 16,577 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Why similar: Platformer 38.6%, Roguelike 35.1%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 6.8%, Arcade 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D platformer roguelike that perfectly balances exploration, traps, and combat.
- #3 Caveblazers
96% matchVery Positive85% of 4,500 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: Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 18.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced platforming combat with deep roguelite progression and challenging enemy encounters.
- #4 Rogue Legacy
95% matchVery Positive92% of 18,707 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Roguelike 34.1%, Roguelite 7.2%, Indie 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D roguelite platformer that rewards persistent progression and skill-based combat.
- #5 Devious Dungeon
94% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 16.3%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platforming dungeon-crawler that focuses on clearing levels and upgrading gear.
- #6 UnderMine
94% matchVery Positive90% of 9,783 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: Roguelite 30.4%, Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Roguelike 5.5%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A polished dungeon-crawler with satisfying combat, gold collection, and permanent upgrades.
- #7 Vagante
92% matchVery Positive89% of 5,003 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 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: Roguelite 32.5%, Roguelike 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging 2D platformer with deep RPG elements and procedural dungeon generation.
- #8 99 Levels To Hell
93% matchMixed60% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelite 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game with a similar retro feel and focus on clearing increasingly difficult rooms.
- #9 Downwell
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,526 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: Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Retro 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast, arcade-style 2D action game that matches the simplicity and intensity of Endorlight.
- #10 Dwarf Journey
91% matchVery Positive93% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.
Why similar: Platformer 19.5%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Adventure 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that emphasizes exploration, combat, and character progression in a retro style.
- #11 The Slimeking's Tower
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 279 reviews2021
Dev: RevampedPRO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Slimeking's Tower is an action/roguelike game where you have to explore a procedural generated tower, collect over 300 different items and slay over 100 different enemies in five different gamemodes to retrieve your people's moustaches back from the Slimeking.
Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Action 20.9%, Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 19.1%, Indie 17.7%
Why You'll Like It: Challenging 2D action with roguelite elements and a focus on surviving waves of enemies.
- #12 Risk of Rain (2013)
89% matchVery Positive93% of 29,799 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Roguelike 35.3%, Platformer 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Roguelite 11.4%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original 2D version provides intense action and scaling difficulty that mirrors the challenge of Endorlight.
- #13 Dead Cells
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 21.1%, Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D action platformer that refines the roguelite loop with fluid combat.
- #14 Shadowcrypt
89% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Platformer 38.4%, Action 22%, Indie 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled 2D platformer that captures the dungeon-crawling atmosphere of the seed game.
- #15 The Enchanted Cave 2
88% matchVery Positive90% of 826 reviews2015
Dev: dustinaux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Indie 14.3%, Roguelike 13.5%, 2D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic dungeon-crawler with a similar retro aesthetic and focus on loot.
- #16 Enlightenment
86% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Roguelite 33.3%, Roguelike 18.2%, Action 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Indie 14%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that shares the indie charm and focus on combat.
- #17 NeverEnd
86% matchMixed50% of 129 reviews2017
Dev: DuckPub: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NeverEnd is a Rogue-Like Dungeon crawler, where you, a simple adventurer suddenly wakes up in another dimension. Inside of this dimension there is no sun and the whole world is caved in. Enemies swarm you from left and right and you need to learn how to defend yourself.
Why similar: Indie 68.7%, Adventure 31.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and combat.
- #18 Super Dungeon Boy
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, retro-inspired platforming action game with a focus on dungeon navigation.
- #19 Magicite
83% 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: Roguelike 28.1%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Roguelite 9.8%, 2D 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines platforming, crafting, and roguelite survival in a challenging 2D environment.
- #20 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Platformer 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Retro 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Arcade 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with a focus on combat and exploration in a dark fantasy setting.
- #21 Fury Unleashed
81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,857 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 25.2%, Roguelite 20.3%, Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action platformer that emphasizes combo-based combat and procedural levels.
- #22 Overture
82% 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: Roguelike 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Retro 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy roguelike with a retro pixel aesthetic and fast-paced combat.
- #23 Pixel Dungeon
82% matchVery Positive89% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Roguelike 33.4%, Dungeon Crawler 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based roguelike that shares the dungeon-crawling focus and retro aesthetic.
- #24 Catacomb Kids
81% 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: Roguelite 39.2%, Platformer 23%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Indie 9.5%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer with deep, physics-based combat mechanics.
- #25 Hero Siege
80% matchMixed67% of 46,731 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, 2D 7.9%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action roguelite that focuses on combat, loot, and surviving increasingly difficult waves.
- #26 Nuclear Throne
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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: Roguelike 42%, Roguelite 22%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Indie 6.9%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Intense, arcade-style action that captures the 'tougher enemies' feel of Endorlight.
- #27 TowerClimb
79% matchVery Positive92% of 408 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Roguelite 22%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Roguelike 9.8%, Indie 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brutally difficult 2D platformer with procedural generation and a focus on vertical progression.
- #28 GoNNER
79% matchVery Positive81% of 1,341 reviews2016
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.
Why similar: Roguelite 43.7%, Platformer 34.8%, Indie 9.6%, 2D 5.5%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and fast-paced 2D action roguelite with a unique visual style.
- #29 Striving for Light
76% matchVery Positive80% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Roguelite 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Roguelike 23.3%, Action 4.7%, Casual 4.7%
- #30 Leap of Fate
78% matchVery Positive87% of 471 reviews2016
Dev: Clever Plays
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Leap of Fate is a furiously-paced cyberpunk roguelite about overcoming your fears and achieving your fate. In a New York City where magic is real, you play as a technomage who must develop unspeakable powers to confront the Crucible of Fates. Can you survive the trials?
Why similar: Roguelike 42.9%, Roguelite 31.7%, Action 14.6%, Indie 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action with a focus on clearing rooms and choosing upgrades to survive.
- #31 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
76% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 24%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, 2D 8.1%, Action 7.8%
- #32 NETHER HEROES
74% matchVery Positive90% of 762 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Roguelike 23%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 7.3%
- #33 Striving for Light: Survival
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 30.8%, Casual 10%, Action 9.8%, 2D 9.7%
- #34 Dark Frame
77% matchMixed54% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Nimos Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Simple platformer in a dark setting
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 25.8%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Adventure 6.7%
- #35 Emberlight
77% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Quarter Onion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.
Why similar: Roguelite 37.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Retro 13.3%, Casual 12.9%, Indie 11.3%
- #36 Enrobssyba
73% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Alexco Games
Windows
Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.1% ★, Roguelite 29.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Casual 7.8%, Action 7.6%
- #37 Toroom
74% 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: Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 23%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 6.6%
- #38 Dunjungle
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 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: Roguelike 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelite 18%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
- #39 Dungeon Journey
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 281 reviews2016
Dev: Carbomb SoftwarePub: Nova Dimension
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Fight your way through thousands floors of dungeons. Get precious treasures and slay undead creatures of hell to make your character stronger.
Why similar: Casual 55.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Action 14.8%, Indie 14.2%
- #40 bit Dungeon
72% 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: Roguelite 38.7%, Adventure 22.5%, Action 21.2%, Indie 17.7%
- #41 Dungeon of Zolthan
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 533 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Indie 27.8%, Platformer 22.5%, Retro 13%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.4%
- #42 Pogo Rogue
70% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Roguelike 22.4%, Platformer 20%, Roguelite 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #43 Louma
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, Roguelike 28.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #44 MoonQuest
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2020
Dev: Wizard Mode
Windows
A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!
Why similar: Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 10.3%
- #45 Survivor Of The Journey
72% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Survivor of the Journey is a survival game with rogue-like elements Survive in countless fantasy monsters Grow faster than the enemy that comes and knock them down Survive to the end and defeat the boss. Failed? Use your stuff to be strong. Can't you? Let's try our luck this time.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, 2D 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%
- #46 Dungeons of Edera
71% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 31.1%, Roguelite 24.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 10.1%
- #47 Tiny Rogues
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 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: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Roguelite 24.2%, Roguelike 24%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 6.2%
- #48 Monolight
70% matchVery Positive88% of 368 reviews2020
Dev: bit paradigm
Windows
MONOLIGHT is 2D plat-former puzzle adventure game. Using tiny lantern, go through the maze.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Adventure 20.8%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Indie 16.4%, 2D 9.3%
- #49 Heroes of Hammerwatch
69% matchVery Positive87% of 9,461 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: Roguelite 36.7%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Roguelike 6.6%, Indie 3.4%
- #50 NETHER DUNGEONS
67% matchVery Positive83% of 427 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: Dungeon Crawler 27.8%, Roguelite 25%, Roguelike 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #51 Archtower
68% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
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 27.5%, Roguelite 23%, Roguelike 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #52 Knight Overloaded
68% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: CCM
Windows
Knight Overloaded is a roguelight survival game that reinforced strategic choices. Beat enemies falling from the sky endlessly, and expand your inventory!
Why similar: Roguelite 29.8%, Roguelike 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Action 8.8%, 2D 8.4%
- #53 Scarlett's Dungeon
71% 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: Roguelike 23%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Roguelite 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 2D 6.2%
- #54 Halls of Torment
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Roguelite 29.3%, Roguelike 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6.7%
- #55 The Curse Of Yendor
69% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 15.2%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #56 DunHero
64% matchVery Positive89% of 577 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: Split Screen 24.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #57 Pocket Rogues
67% matchVery Positive89% of 580 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Roguelite 29.1%, Roguelike 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 16%, 2D 8.8%, Action 8.5%
- #58 Nasty Rogue
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 36.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Roguelite 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Adventure 7.3%
- #59 Diehard Dungeon
69% 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: Roguelike 33.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Retro 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Action 8.9%