- #1 Slasher's Keep
97% 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: First-Person 35.5%, RPG 22.3%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 13.4%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match for first-person, melee-focused dungeon crawling with a chaotic, action-heavy combat system.
- #2 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,074 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.3%, First-Person 21.6%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly replicates the dark, atmospheric, first-person dungeon-crawling experience with a distinct retro aesthetic.
- #3 The Keep
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.2%, First-Person 10.2%, Retro 9.9%, RPG 9.6%, Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based movement and real-time combat that mirrors the core dungeon-crawling mechanics of the seed game.
- #4 Legend of Grimrock 2
95% matchVery Positive91% of 4,020 reviews2014
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 48.4%, RPG 16.8%, First-Person 13.3%, Fantasy 7.8%, Puzzle 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern grid-based dungeon crawler that captures the tactical movement and exploration found in the seed game.
- #5 Shady Knight
94% matchVery Positive93% of 914 reviews2024
Dev: Alexey 'cptnsigh'
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shady Knight is a first-person skill-driven melee action game centered around swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and fluid platforming that seamlessly blends combat and parkour skills into a stylish dance of death full of creative chaos.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.3%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, First-Person 22.9%, Action 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the high-speed, kinetic, first-person melee combat and dark fantasy aesthetic of the seed game.
- #6 Delver
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,842 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: First-Person 24%, RPG 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Retro 9.3%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, pixelated roguelike that emphasizes dungeon exploration and real-time combat in a grid-like environment.
- #7 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 352 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 43.2%, First-Person 12.6%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Retro 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic grid-based dungeon crawler that blends traditional exploration with modern, real-time combat mechanics.
- #8 Hedon Bloodrite
92% matchVery Positive91% of 1,942 reviews2019
Dev: Zan_HedonDev
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.8%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, First-Person 13.2%, Fantasy 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, dark fantasy first-person shooter that captures the gritty, punchy feel of the seed game's combat.
- #9 Ember Knights
91% matchVery Positive94% of 6,833 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.4%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, RPG 17.7%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, action-heavy dungeon crawling with a vibrant, punchy aesthetic similar to the seed game's energy.
- #10 Rampage Knights
91% matchVery Positive93% of 3,602 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Beat 'em up 60.9%, RPG 10.7%, Action 9%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the chaotic, beat-em-up energy and cooperative dungeon-crawling spirit of the seed game.
- #11 Barony
90% matchVery Positive91% of 14,919 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 RPG 24.7%, First-Person 21.1%, Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, retro-styled dungeon crawler that emphasizes intense, skill-based combat and exploration.
- #12 Ziggurat 2
89% 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: First-Person 33.2%, Fantasy 29.7%, Action 19.9%, Colorful 17.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, first-person dungeon action with a focus on fluid movement and combat encounters.
- #13 Tower of Mask
87% matchVery Positive96% of 343 reviews2024
Dev: Papertip Studio
Windows
Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 36.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, First-Person 9.8%, Retro 9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy, first-person, grid-based dungeon crawler that focuses on survival and exploration.
- #14 Hunt the Night
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Souls-like 19.6%, Action RPG 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Hack and Slash 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy, pixel-art action-RPG that shares the moody, gothic tone of the seed game.
- #15 Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
89% matchMixed66% of 164 reviews2015
Dev: Hydro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 51.7%, RPG 18.6%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines grid-based movement with real-time combat in a classic dungeon-crawling framework.
- #16 Crypt of the NecroDancer
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,306 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Why similar: Rhythm 58%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, RPG 6%, Indie 5.4%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the grid-based movement and tactical combat focus, requiring rhythm and precision to survive.
- #17 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
86% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 40.8%, First-Person 12.8%, RPG 11.5%, Retro 11.2%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based movement and first-person exploration with a unique, hand-drawn visual style.
- #18 Knightin'+
86% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Retro 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure dungeon crawler with a charming pixel-art style and combat-focused exploration.
- #19 Lunacid
83% matchVery Positive91% of 10,977 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.8%, First-Person 17.6%, Souls-like 14.1%, Retro 13.8%, RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person dungeon crawler with a dark fantasy aesthetic that prioritizes exploration and discovery.
- #20 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
84% matchVery Positive91% of 616 reviews2021
Dev: VINEPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26%, Puzzle 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides dungeon-crawling action with a heavy focus on tactical, grid-based combat puzzles.
- #21 AMID EVIL
84% matchVery Positive93% of 7,618 reviews2019
Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.3%, First-Person 18%, Retro 17%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-octane, dark fantasy first-person combat that matches the intensity of the seed game.
- #22 ULTRAKILL
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 229,588 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Retro 39.6%, First-Person 34.2%, Action 15.2%, Colorful 11%
Why You'll Like It: While not grid-based, it captures the high-speed, aggressive, and punchy combat style that makes the seed game so satisfying.
- #23 Pocket Rogues
81% 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: Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Souls-like 17%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy, dark fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes real-time combat and character progression.
- #24 VR Dungeon Knight
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,425 reviews2017
Dev: Blackjard SoftworksPub: Wolfdog Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
VR Dungeon Knight is a dungeon crawler with random level generation and Online Co-op. Explore, fight monsters, loot dungeons, level up, unlock classes and become the ultimate Dungeon Knight!
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on action and exploration in a fantasy setting.
- #25 FlyKnight
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,363 reviews2025
Dev: Wabbaboy
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, First-Person 19.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 7.7%
- #26 Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
81% matchVery Positive81% of 284 reviews2020
Dev: Unspeakable PixelsPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.3%, RPG 14.7%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that focuses on dungeon exploration, combat, and environmental puzzles.
- #27 Slash Quest
79% matchVery Positive87% of 167 reviews2024
Dev: Big Green PillowPub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Fantasy 22.4%, Comedy 18%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy dungeon-crawling game that features unique, punchy combat and a humorous tone.
- #28 DUSK
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,132 reviews2018
Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
Why similar: Retro 53.4%, First-Person 32.7%, Action 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired first-person action game with a dark, gritty atmosphere that complements the seed game's tone.
- #29 GRAVEN
78% matchMixed54% of 1,499 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.4%, Retro 19.9%, First-Person 18.8%, RPG 15.5%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy, first-person exploration and combat game that focuses on dungeon-like environments.
- #30 Final Knight
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 216 reviews2025
Dev: 2oclocksoftPub: GRAVITY
Windows
Enjoy a fantasy-based, party-style roguelike beat ’em up! Use the gold you earn each run to recruit allies, acquire skills, and buy equipment to grow stronger. Combine powerful synergies between your player, race, and gear to annihilate massive monsters in an instant!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40%, Action RPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Cartoony 9.4%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #31 Dream Knight
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Starword Games
Windows
Welcome to "Dream Knight", this is a highly playable ACT+Rougelike game. You will play 4 heroes with different playstyles, experience bloody battles, and grow stronger in countless reincarnations. 6 major levels/massive skill branches/huge weapon system, enjoy the fantasy world!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.4%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, RPG 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #32 Town of Night
79% matchMixed50% of 166 reviews2016
Dev: Delusional GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Town of Night is a RPG-First-person dungeon crawler hybrid. Visit the town that sits atop a series of vast and dangerous dungeons. Explore, battle, loot and survive!
Why similar: RPG 71.3%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling RPG with a dark, indie aesthetic that fits the thematic profile of the seed game.
- #33 Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
75% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Nowis-337 GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Fantasy 15.7%, RPG 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action 9.7%
- #34 Gnomes and Knights
74% matchVery Positive81% of 393 reviews2024
Dev: Terletski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.7%, First-Person 18.9%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 15.2%, Adventure 8.6%
- #35 Good Night, Knight
76% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: RedEmberPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
A dynamic hack-and-slash adventure that mixes procedural generation with hand-made scenarios and a darkly humorous story. Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, threatening enemies with unique movesets and a vast array of game-changing items to discover.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, RPG 19%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%
- #36 Cedric & Odious
73% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Tameem HamouiPub: Cold And Old
Windows · Mac
Battle through a dark fantasy world as a resurrected warrior king. Once loyal friends, you now serve at the mercy of Odious, a brilliant but corrupt sorcerer. Master tactical combat and magical artifacts in this challenging action RPG.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.5%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #37 MannaRites
74% matchVery Positive91% of 300 reviews2020
Dev: DamonWall
Windows · Linux
Fantasy beat'em'up with a bit of RPG flavor and couch co-op. Explore open map, fight brutal enemies, find and equip weapons, armor and artifacts, make your hero stronger by gaining experience and learning unique perks and combat moves!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #38 Bucket Knight
75% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Bucket Knight: A pixelated platformer adventure! Help the valiant knight find the Holy Grail, make money to pay his loan, and survive deadly dungeons. Shoot enemies, avoid traps, and collect treasures. Classic run-and-gun action awaits!
Why similar: Comedy 21.7%, RPG 16%, Retro 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 9.1%
- #39 Cubes and Knights
73% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Retro 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
- #40 Knightmare Tower
73% matchVery Positive95% of 731 reviews2014
Dev: Juicy Beast
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Break through ceilings, rescue princesses and escape boiling lava as you slash your way to the top of the Knightmare Tower!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Action RPG 19.5%, Cartoony 11.2%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #41 Darkblade Ascent
70% matchVery Positive82% of 536 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Souls-like 15.1%, First-Person 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action RPG 14.2%
- #42 Arisen Force: HeroTest
71% matchVery Positive83% of 382 reviews2024
Dev: Lemport
Windows
Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 9%
- #43 Rhythm Fighter
72% matchVery Positive80% of 456 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!
Why similar: Rhythm 60.5%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 10.8%
- #44 Crypt of the Serpent King
72% matchVery Positive83% of 303 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Action 19.1%, Indie 15.9%
- #45 Backspace Bouken
71% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: RNG Party Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.
Why similar: RPG 27.3%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 12.4%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #46 Dig Night
68% matchVery Positive99% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: INUSHIT
Windows
A dark comedy RPG set in streets and psyches.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 18%, RPG 18%, Retro 9.6%, Adventure 9%
- #47 Good Knight
70% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: Team Good Knight
Windows · Linux
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the depths of Filipino mythology in this Buttclenching One-Button Bullet-Hell. Test yourself through a relentless onslaught of bullets and beautiful patterns. Experience the intense action and headbanging soundtrack in this must-play game for all indie fans!
Why similar: Rhythm 54.4%, Dark Fantasy 45.6%
- #48 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
67% matchVery Positive86% of 275 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!
Why similar: Action RPG 17%, Retro 16.1%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%
- #49 Shovel Knight Dig
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 887 reviews2022
Dev: NitromePub: Yacht Club Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Cartoony 18.4%, Action 13.7%, Fantasy 12.7%, 2D 9.1%
- #50 Knight Crawlers
69% 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: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, Action RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 10.9%, RPG 9.9%
- #51 Fall of Light: Darkest Edition
71% matchMixed55% of 326 reviews2017
Dev: RuneHeadsPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fall of Light is a story-driven dungeon crawler set within a world consumed by Darkness, where an old warrior takes his daughter to see the last remnants of sunlight. Only together will they be strong enough to defeat the enemies born from the Shadow.
Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Action 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Adventure 14.4%
- #52 Hyper Knights
69% matchVery Positive89% of 823 reviews2017
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.1%, Action 26.9%, Indie 16.7%, Adventure 13.8%, 2D 8.5%
- #53 Break the Empire
66% 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 RPG 24.2%, Comedy 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Fantasy 12.4%, Action 11.3%
- #54 GRIDbeat!
64% matchVery Positive99% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Ridiculous GamesPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 43.5%, Rhythm 32.6%, Action 7.1%, Puzzle 7%, Adventure 3.9%
- #55 Blocky Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive86% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: SquareAnon
Windows
A weird mix of block-placing puzzle and roguelike, where you build a dungeon and explore it at the same time! Defeat enemies, clear lines and collect loot. Explore the different dungeons, complete quests and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 48.9%, Puzzle 12%, RPG 11.3%, Cartoony 10.4%, Fantasy 8%
- #56 Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Gambir StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Step into the greaves of King Arthur in this fantasy action roguelite and wield the Broken Excalibur in a quest to rescue the scattered citizens of Camelot, vanquish the calamitous Void Giant, and escape from the Astral Dimension once and for all.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 21%, RPG 15.4%, Fantasy 11.3%, Cartoony 9.7%
- #57 Buff Knight Advanced
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Buff Knight Advanced is a 2D Pixel RPG where you’re constantly on the move. Kill the invading monsters with your sword or by timing your use of spells carefully! As you progress the game becomes more intense with stronger and uglier monsters!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 17.2%, Retro 14.4%, Hack and Slash 11%
- #58 Into The Dark
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, First-Person 12.3%, RPG 12.1%
- #59 Netherworld Covenant
63% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Dark Fantasy 27.6%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Action RPG 22%, RPG 15.5%, Action 9.9%