- #1 Noita
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Roguelike 26.6%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 18%, Physics 14.9%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelike where every pixel is simulated, allowing for chaotic environmental destruction and complex spell interactions.
- #2 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
96% matchVery Positive86% of 60,348 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 58.9%, Third Person 27.5%, Action 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled environmental destruction and telekinetic combat mechanics that mirror the destructive power found in Fictorum.
- #3 Lichdom: Battlemage
96% matchMixed56% of 3,005 reviews2014
Dev: XaviantPub: Xaviant Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play the first game where the Mage is a total badass!
Why similar: Magic 51%, RPG 19.3%, Action RPG 10.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep spell-crafting system that allows players to customize every aspect of their magical abilities.
- #4 Ziggurat 2
95% matchVery Positive90% of 1,483 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Magic 16.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused arena shooter that captures the frantic, projectile-heavy combat style of a powerful mage.
- #5 Dungeons of Edera
94% 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: Roguelite 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, RPG 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides a procedural dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on character build variety.
- #6 Isles of Etherion
94% matchMixed65% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: Luna Orion
Windows
A third-person open-world Voxel ARPG with Physics-based Magic and 100% dynamically destructible fantasy world, featuring Airships, Floating Islands, Dungeons, Voxel Combat and Spell Weaving. Created by a solo developer living the dream of making the game he wants to play.
Why similar: Destruction 32.1%, Magic 16.7%, Action RPG 14%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Third Person 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world exploration with destructible environments and magic-based combat systems.
- #7 Rogue Spirit
93% matchVery Positive81% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Kids With SticksPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rogue Spirit is a 3D rogue-lite action game with light stealth elements. Play as the Ghost of the Prince of the Kingdom of Midra, possess enemy characters and absorb their unique skills to fight the evil presence that has corrupted your land.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Third Person 21.4%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Roguelike 11.6%, 3D 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-roguelike that emphasizes fluid movement and diverse magical combat abilities.
- #8 Wizard of Legend
92% matchVery Positive91% of 20,929 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 32.9%, Magic 21.5%, Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, customizable spell-casting combat that rewards experimentation with different magical combinations.
- #9 Vellum
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,371 reviews2025
Dev: Alvios GamesPub: Alvios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Third-Person Shooter 23.1%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Magic 14.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative action-roguelike that emphasizes magical synergy and fast-paced third-person combat.
- #10 Witchfire
90% matchVery Positive92% of 14,597 reviews2024
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.
Why similar: Roguelite 39.7%, Action RPG 27.1%, RPG 16.6%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelite shooter that blends intense gunplay with powerful spellcasting abilities.
- #11 Arboria
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 770 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 16.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Third Person 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person dungeon-crawler that features dark fantasy themes and a focus on evolving magical combat skills.
- #12 Magicka
89% matchVery Positive85% of 31,948 reviews2011
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Why similar: Magic 39.5%, Funny 15.5%, RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its complex spell-combination system that allows for hilarious and devastating magical effects.
- #13 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 24,434 reviews2022
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: 2K
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Action RPG 35.4%, RPG 22.7%, Fantasy 17.1%, 3D 12.1%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person shooter that integrates high-fantasy magic and spell-casting as a core pillar of its combat loop.
- #14 Magicmaker
88% matchVery Positive91% of 605 reviews2014
Dev: Tasty Stewdios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler!
Why similar: Magic 38.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 13.5%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A platforming RPG that allows players to craft their own spells from scratch using various magical components.
- #15 The Awakener: Forgotten Oath
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: TANER GAMESPub: Gamera Games
Windows
The Awakener: Forgotten Oath is a rogue-like action game with a highly flexible combat system. ACT and Rogue-like lovers will embark on a thrilling adventure in a magical world called Sylvalond.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that focuses on fluid combat and challenging encounters in a dark fantasy world.
- #16 Slasher's Keep
86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,282 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 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 39.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler with a focus on physics-based combat and exploration in a procedurally generated environment.
- #17 Fracturefront
84% matchVery Positive95% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: 梦行志远
Windows
Fracturefront is a fantasy-themed third-person 3D action Roguelike. Centered on random equipment, it delivers highly variable, deeply strategic, and thrilling combat through unique character skill synergies. From barren deserts to tech planets, every rift traversal is a life-or-death gamble.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.7%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 16.4%, Third Person 8.3%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A looter-shooter that incorporates roguelite elements and third-person action mechanics.
- #18 Full Mojo Rampage
85% matchVery Positive84% of 1,253 reviews2014
Dev: Over the Top GamesPub: Over The Top Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Full Mojo Rampage is a rogue-like game that takes place within the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites and powers can provide a safeguard against evil. Dying is not the end, only the beginning to becoming a stronger voodoo soul!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Magic 13.2%, Roguelike 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A voodoo-themed roguelite that features unique magic-based character progression and projectile combat.
- #19 A Wizard's Lizard
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Roguelite 21.5%, Roguelike 20.5%, RPG 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic magic-focused roguelike that emphasizes exploration and spell-based combat against hordes of enemies.
- #20 Holomento
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 177 reviews2022
Dev: Sean WeechPub: Deck13
Windows
Holomento is an Indie Permadeath Action-RPG focusing on the dangerous quest of passing through the mysterious Eventide Hollow – and rebuilding it step by step.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.8%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Action RPG 14.5%, Third Person 11%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action-roguelike that combines third-person exploration with RPG progression elements.
- #21 Skeletal Avenger
82% matchVery Positive81% of 255 reviews2021
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 16.4%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Funny 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that features a unique gear-based combat system and satisfying hack-and-slash gameplay.
- #22 Cryptical Path
80% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Procedural Generation 20%, Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 11.5%, Combat 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that emphasizes combat variety and deep character customization.
- #23 Halftime Heroes
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 313 reviews2023
Dev: Bigboot Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Magic 15.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite that emphasizes quick, high-impact combat encounters.
- #24 Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue
82% matchMostly Negative40% of 344 reviews2025
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Magic 14.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that shifts the tower defense series into a fast-paced action-roguelite with diverse character abilities.
- #25 Spell Defender
81% matchVery Positive87% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Jesper Bergman
Windows
Spell Defender is a 3D, Third-Person, wave defence, survival Roguelite. Use magical powers to defeat waves of enemies. Each wave rewards you with a choice of a new power. Find synergies and combine these powers to create the ultimate defender.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 14.9%, Magic 14.3%, Third Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused action-roguelike that tasks players with defending positions using magical spells.
- #26 Elewar: Fused Survivors
78% matchVery Positive91% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: AL3xMKPub: Elewar Gaming
Windows
Use your elemental powers to defeat terrifying monsters, while slowly becoming a godlike magician. Packed with challenging events, deep ARPG-like systems and a hardcore difficulty! 18+ classes, 25+ spells, 300+ unlocks, 140+ upgrades, over 50 random events and much more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Magic 16.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that focuses on managing magical projectiles and survival mechanics.
- #27 Brew
77% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2025
Dev: Snow Leaf Studios
Windows
Face the challenges of The Tower as you enroll into the Alchemy Academy in this action-packed, third-person, roguelite. Brew potions to boost yourself in the heat of battle and use multiple weapons to defeat dangerous foes and pass your exams!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Third-Person Shooter 20.1%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, RPG 7.6%
- #28 DISORDER
79% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 11%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash RPG that features a strong focus on character-driven combat and procedural exploration.
- #29 Paper Wizards
79% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Avramov
Windows
an exciting fast-paced first person action game with bullet-hell mechanics that make you feel like a powerful wizard. You get to plan your approach and then test your skills in combat and platforming situations.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Roguelike 23.5%, Magic 14.7%, 3D 7.4%, Colorful 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that utilizes magic-themed projectiles and fast-paced movement.
- #30 Hell Shooter
77% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelike 11.8%, Third Person 8.8%
- #31 Rogue Labyrinth
75% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Tea Witch GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Fight through the ranks in a monster-filled labyrinth created by an egocentric billionaire colonist. Make friends (or enemies) with rivals, employees, fans, and monsters to improve your abilities. The crowd wants a show, so hype them up in this rogue-lite narrative adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.8%, Action RPG 15.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Magic 11.2%
- #32 OmniFootman
78% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
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 31.9%, Roguelite 20.4%, Procedural Generation 13%, Action RPG 10.1%, Third Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game that incorporates roguelite elements and challenging melee combat.
- #33 Break the Empire
75% matchVery Positive92% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
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 Roguelike 31.3%, Action RPG 25.8%, Magic 19.6%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #34 Manzaka
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Ager Games
Windows
Manzaka is a fast-paced progression game where you gain power, experiment with builds, and destroy everything. Create your own procedural skill tree, fuse items into stronger versions, and discover powerful combinations as you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Action RPG 22.9%, Third Person 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #35 Runehaven
74% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: Cikoria Studio
Windows
Runehaven is an atmospheric roguelike dungeon crawler with an immersive magic system where you craft your own spells. Explore a mysterious procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Magic 23.8%, Action RPG 19.5%, Roguelike 18.3%, Procedural Generation 15%, RPG 9%
- #36 A Violent Revelry
76% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
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 24.9%, Action RPG 18.8%, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, RPG 7.7%
- #37 Army of Ruin
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Action RPG 15.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.7%
- #38 Wizordum
71% matchVery Positive93% of 820 reviews2025
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.
Why similar: Magic 46.4%, 3D 14%, Colorful 13.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Action 9.8%
- #39 Ruins of Albion
73% matchVery Positive87% of 305 reviews2021
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Magic 31.6%, Combat 10.6%, 3D 6.7%, Colorful 6.1%
- #40 Shape of Dreams
69% matchVery Positive90% of 19,061 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Magic 17.1%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 6.3%
- #41 Knight Crawlers
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: iterco
Windows
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 34.7%, Action RPG 25.6%, Physics 12.4%, Third Person 9%, RPG 7.5%
- #42 Revenge of the Mage
71% matchVery Positive83% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: SinginGiant
Windows
RotM is an Action Roguelite FPS game where players get in the robes of a Mage. Let the hands of fate open ways for the power of your magic. Save the Multiverse to power up yourself! Unlock, collect, discover, live, die, repeat!
Why similar: Magic 36.5%, Roguelike 21.1%, RPG 11%, Roguelite 10.2%, Action 7.6%
- #43 Arcane Blast
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
Arcane Blast is a fast-paced, action-packed roguelike brimming with sorcery. Master the seven elements, combine them to achieve powerful reactions and face swarms of enemies to help feline Mage Adrian find his way home from a time dungeon.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.2%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.9%, Magic 12.9%
- #44 The Dungeoning
74% 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 41.9%, Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 16.1%, RPG 15%, Action 6.2%
- #45 Tor Eternum
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
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 22.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Action RPG 16.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 13.1%
- #46 FatSheep Crisis
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 150 reviews2023
Dev: FatSheep Studio
Windows
Fat Sheep Town has monsters! Use skills to defeat them. Plugins help warriors survive. Many maps have risks and rewards. Pick an occupation and weapons. Level up weapons. Combine skills, plugins and weapons. Defeat the villain!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Magic 17.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Third Person 8.5%
- #47 Looking for Heals
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: Blue Bomber Games
Windows
An action rogue-like inspired by MMO healing mechanics. Heal, shield and resurrect your way through procedural dungeons filled with powerful items, deadly enemies and the most incompetent party imaginable!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Action RPG 13.5%, Magic 11.3%
- #48 Lay of the Land
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 971 reviews2026
Dev: Southern Cross Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Lay of the Land is a sandbox adventure game set in a fantasy world where everything is physically simulated. Use the environment to your advantage and Explore, Fight, Loot and Build your way through mysterious lands.
Why similar: Destruction 36.7%, Procedural Generation 18.4%, Magic 10.5%, RPG 10.2%, Physics 8.4%
- #49 Verlet Ascend
68% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Sagewind StudioPub: Stratera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Verlet Ascend is a physics based, action platformer with roguelike mechanics, a fully destructable procedurally generated environment, and rope swing physics. Fight creatures, loot enemies, upgrade your character, and climb your way up in an endless parkour.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Procedural Generation 16.9%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Physics 10.2%
- #50 Battle Shapers
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 26.5%, Roguelike 22.2%, Colorful 7.5%, Action 4.8%
- #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: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 16.2%, RPG 9.9%, Action RPG 9.8%
- #52 Fantasy Madness: Bloodbath
67% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Night Steed Games
Windows
Fantasy Madness: Bloodbath is a roguelike action-survival game where forces of nature fight against hordes of evil. Gain new skills, loot powerful items and defeat all who stand in your way… By all means!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 21.6%, Magic 18.7%, Roguelike 12.8%, Funny 7.4%
- #53 Son of Nor
71% matchMixed60% of 205 reviews2015
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: Viva Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The World is Your Weapon in Son of Nor, a third-person action-adventure! Alter the environment with your terraforming abilities, use telekinetic powers to bend the dynamic surroundings to your will and cast powerful elemental spells that can be combined to wreak havoc on your enemies!
Why similar: Magic 37.2%, Destruction 27.8%, Third Person 12.2%, Physics 6.7%, Action 6.6%
- #54 Paint the Town Red
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,956 reviews2021
Dev: South East Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 25.5%, Funny 18%, Physics 16.4%, Action 8.9%
- #55 8089: The Next Action RPG
69% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Linux
8089 is a fully featured, open world procedural action RPG with randomly generated enemies, items and quests. Customize futuristic weapons with endless combinations in this fun game that doesn't take itself too seriously! VR is fully supported, but not required
Why similar: Action RPG 29.6%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Procedural Generation 23.1%, RPG 8.2%, 3D 5.8%
- #56 Crawlers and Brawlers
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, RPG 13.5%, Magic 13.4%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #57 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. Will you obey your creator, the Overlord, or find your own path?
Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Procedural Generation 27%, Action 16%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #58 Neophyte
63% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Magic 22.3%, Roguelite 21%, Roguelike 15.5%, Action 4.5%
- #59 Hellblusser
67% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Hellblusser is a hot, fast-paced first-person rogue-like. Play as a young prince who is traveling to hell to extinguish it. Swing your sword, play with fire, and collect the tears of your enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Magic 15.3%, RPG 12.1%, Action 8%, Procedural Generation 7.6%