Games Like Fabular: Once Upon a Spacetime

A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Difficult 18.6%, Physics 17.4%, Space 15%, Top-Down 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-heavy space roguelike that focuses on maneuvering and tactical skirmishes against rival ships.

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Perma Death 16.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique physics-based movement system and challenging souls-like combat that mirrors the tactical depth of Fabular.

Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action RPG 23.9%, Physics 21.7%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based action with dungeon-crawling mechanics, capturing the chaotic feel of Fabular's combat.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.6%, Action Roguelike 29.1%, Difficult 25%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a top-down, stamina-management combat system that rewards precise timing and careful positioning.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.2%, Hack and Slash 25%, Action RPG 20.2%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tight, souls-like top-down combat experience with a focus on boss encounters and exploration.

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: Souls-like 26.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Difficult 14.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Procedural Generation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down roguelike that incorporates souls-like difficulty and tactical combat encounters.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.2%, Difficult 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Top-Down 12%

Why You'll Like It: Features difficult, top-down action-roguelike gameplay that emphasizes melee combat and precise movement.

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: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action-rpg with beautiful pixel art and deep, roguelite progression systems.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Difficult 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Souls-like 13.9%, Action RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, top-down action-rpg known for its challenging combat and beautiful pixel-art aesthetic.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.9%, Difficult 23%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Top-Down 6.6%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-difficulty, boss-focused combat where every hit counts, similar to the methodical nature of Fabular.

Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Action RPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Top-Down 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that emphasizes procedural generation and challenging combat encounters.

Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

Why similar: Difficult 22.6%, Perma Death 21.8%, Physics 21.2%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelike where every element interacts, offering the same level of environmental complexity as Fabular.

Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.3%, Difficult 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17%, Top-Down 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-rpg with a unique aesthetic and deep, methodical dungeon-crawling gameplay.

Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

Why similar: Spaceships 34.2% ★, Perma Death 12.6%, Space 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelite that focuses on ship-to-ship combat and resource management.

Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Difficult 15.6%, Perma Death 15.6%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Futuristic 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique perspective on action-roguelike combat with its circular, physics-based level design.

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 33.4%, Difficult 25.6%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-roguelike that prioritizes boss-focused combat and dynamic, fast-paced encounters.

Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

Why similar: Perma Death 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Space 17.8%, Physics 13.5%, Top-Down 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelike that focuses on ship building and tactical combat in a top-down environment.

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.8%, Difficult 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Top-Down 14.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, bullet-hell roguelite that requires precise timing and tactical use of abilities.

An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

Why similar: Steampunk 21.6% ★, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Action RPG 13.3%, Top-Down 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes swarm-based combat and challenging, fast-paced gameplay.

Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

Why similar: Action RPG 34.6%, Procedural Generation 24.9%, Futuristic 19.9%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-rpg that blends top-down shooting with intense, skill-based combat mechanics.

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Souls-like 17.1%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Perma Death 13.2%, Difficult 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features hack-and-slash combat and roguelite progression systems.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Perma Death 13.5%, Difficult 12.5%, Procedural Generation 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art roguelite with souls-like combat mechanics and a focus on procedural dungeon exploration.

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, Difficult 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, boss-rush souls-like game that captures the high-stakes intensity of Fabular's combat.

Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

Why similar: Action RPG 23.8%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Top-Down 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist 2D action-rpg that focuses on fast-paced combat and roguelike progression.

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 36.4%, Difficult 25%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Perma Death 10.7%, Top-Down 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult top-down shooter that rewards quick reflexes and mastery of movement.

A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.

Why similar: Space 22.5%, Top-Down 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Sci-fi 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-rpg that provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with roguelike elements.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Difficult 22.3%, Action RPG 16.8%, Top-Down 11.8%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game with souls-like combat mechanics and a heavy focus on exploration.

In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…

Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, Perma Death 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Action RPG 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like hack-and-slash game that emphasizes perma-death and rhythm-based combat timing.

Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!

Why similar: Spaceships 46% ★, Action RPG 15.1%, Space 13.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%

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: Souls-like 25.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Action RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-roguelike that incorporates souls-like elements and deep character progression.

Cross blades with space knights in an epic roguelike where the futuristic and the medieval collide! Battle, loot and upgrade your way across the galaxy, defeating rival ships in gripping melee combat on a quest to save your kingdom from destruction.

Why similar: Steampunk 23.4% ★, Souls-like 22.7%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Difficult 11.3%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Souls-like 25%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action 6.2%

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Procedural Generation 11.5%

Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.

Why similar: Perma Death 29.3%, Difficult 24.8%, Procedural Generation 18.7%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.7%, Space 22%, Difficult 19.2%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Perma Death 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 11.9%

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Souls-like 20.8%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Perma Death 12.7%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.3%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, Action RPG 22.8%, Top-Down 14%, Singleplayer 3.4%

---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Physics 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Top-Down 10.6%

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 30.4%, Action RPG 27.7%, Space 25.8%, 2D 7.6%, Action 4.5%

Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Action RPG 16.2%, Space 15.3%, Physics 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10%

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Action RPG 12.8%

Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Difficult 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, 2D 6.9%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Action RPG 19.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Galactic Glitch: Prologue is a stand-alone Action-Roguelike game with physics-based combat mechanics. Fight through bubbles of glitched Spacetime, dodge projectiles, bounce foes off walls and hurl giant rocks in challenging twin-stick combat. Play it for free today!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 18.8%, Physics 17.8%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 9.3%

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 38.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Perma Death 14.6%, 2D 8.6%

Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.

Why similar: Space 62.5%, Sci-fi 22.5%, Action 9%, Singleplayer 6%

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 32.9%, Difficult 29.1%, Top-Down 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2D 3.7%

Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

Why similar: Space 19.5%, Physics 17.5%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.4%, Perma Death 21.2%, Action RPG 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%

A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.

Why similar: Space 21.3%, Top-Down 17.2%, Futuristic 14.8%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Action RPG 12.6%

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: Hack and Slash 29.9%, Action Roguelike 27.1%, Action RPG 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 3.1%

Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Action RPG 24.7%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Futuristic 13.7%, Action 6%

You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!

Why similar: Difficult 22.2%, Space 18%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Sci-fi 11%

Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 53%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Action RPG 10.8%, Action 4.6%

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Why similar: Space 27.9%, Perma Death 19.8%, Difficult 14.9%, Sci-fi 14%, Procedural Generation 9.3%

Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Space 21.7%, Difficult 18.7%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Sci-fi 12.4%