- #1 Slasher's Keep
97% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 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 35.3%, RPG 22.4%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action 13.2%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the first-person melee combat and dungeon-crawling intensity found in the seed game.
- #2 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 9.7%, Action RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic grid-based, first-person dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on real-time combat.
- #3 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 350 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 43.1%, First-Person 12.6%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 8.8%, Retro 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features the same grid-based movement and first-person exploration that defines the core gameplay loop of the seed.
- #4 Delver
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,836 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 23.8%, RPG 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Retro 9.3%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes fast-paced action and exploration.
- #5 Barony
94% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 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 20.8%, Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that blends tactical movement with intense, action-oriented combat.
- #6 Tower of Mask
94% matchVery Positive96% of 313 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 36.4%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Action RPG 11.6%, First-Person 9.7%, Retro 9%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes grid-based movement and first-person perspective to create a tense, dark-fantasy dungeon experience.
- #7 Lunacid
93% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 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 30.2%, First-Person 17.5%, Souls-like 14.2%, Retro 13.4%, RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric first-person dungeon crawler captures the dark, mysterious exploration vibes of the seed game.
- #8 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
91% 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 12.7%, RPG 11.6%, Retro 11.3%, Fantasy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features grid-based, first-person movement with a distinct visual style similar to the seed.
- #9 Into The Dark
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, First-Person 12.2%, RPG 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes action-heavy combat and exploration.
- #10 Dread Delusion
89% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, RPG 15.6%, First-Person 15.3%, Souls-like 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired RPG that focuses on dungeon exploration and dark fantasy world-building.
- #11 Ziggurat 2
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,470 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 33.4%, Fantasy 29.7%, Action 19.9%, Colorful 17%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, first-person dungeon-crawling experience with a heavy focus on combat encounters.
- #12 Good Night, Knight
90% 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 25.9%, RPG 19.1%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dungeon-crawling adventure with a focus on action and procedural generation.
- #13 Rampage Knights
88% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 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 60.7%, RPG 10.8%, Action 8.9%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up that captures the chaotic, action-packed combat style of the seed game.
- #14 Hunt the Night
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Souls-like 20%, Action RPG 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Hack and Slash 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that captures the gothic, intense combat feel of the seed.
- #15 Ember Knights
86% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 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 17.8%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that emphasizes fast-paced, punchy combat encounters.
- #16 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
86% matchVery Positive91% of 609 reviews2021
Dev: VINEPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 16.3%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: While a puzzle-dungeon game, it shares the same aesthetic charm and knight-themed adventure spirit.
- #17 Final Knight
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 211 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 39.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Cartoony 9.4%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed beat-em-up that shares the arcade-like intensity of the seed game.
- #18 Gnomes and Knights
84% matchVery Positive82% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Terletski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 32.1%, First-Person 18.8%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 15.2%, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dark fantasy game that focuses on minimalist dungeon exploration.
- #19 Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
84% 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 21.6%, RPG 14.7%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-adventure game that blends action, exploration, and RPG elements.
- #20 Knightin'+
83% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 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 12.7%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art dungeon crawler that focuses on action and adventure in a retro style.
- #21 Slash Quest
81% matchVery Positive87% of 159 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 31.5%, Fantasy 22.3%, Comedy 18.2%, Action 10%, Colorful 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy dungeon-crawler that features unique, intentionally quirky combat mechanics.
- #22 VR Dungeon Knight
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,424 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 42.9%, Action 22%, Adventure 21.2%, Indie 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: It translates the first-person dungeon-crawling experience into an immersive action-RPG format.
- #23 Dream Knight
81% 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 26.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that shares the knight-themed adventure premise.
- #24 Crypt of the Serpent King
82% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 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 30.5%, Action 18.7%, Indie 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action dungeon crawler that focuses on simple, direct combat mechanics.
- #25 FlyKnight
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,151 reviews2025
Dev: Wabbaboy
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 2.8 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 31.2%, First-Person 19.5%, Action RPG 14.6%, Fantasy 10%, RPG 7.7%
- #26 Cubes and Knights
80% 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 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Retro 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled hack-and-slash game that emphasizes pixel-graphics and old-school action.
- #27 Louma
79% 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: Souls-like 21.6%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that incorporates hack-and-slash combat with souls-like difficulty.
- #28 Rhythm Fighter
78% matchVery Positive80% of 454 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 60.7%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game that uses rhythm mechanics to drive its beat-em-up combat.
- #29 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,958 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 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 35.7%, First-Person 21.5%, RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 12.7%, Action 9.4%
- #30 Backspace Bouken
78% matchVery Positive92% of 73 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 27.5%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 12.5%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique action-RPG that uses typing mechanics to drive its dungeon-crawling combat.
- #31 Town of Night
79% matchMixed50% of 165 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 71.4%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie dungeon-crawler that focuses on exploration and RPG progression.
- #32 MannaRites
76% matchVery Positive91% of 299 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%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #33 Hedon Bloodrite
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,933 reviews2019
Dev: Zan_HedonDev
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.7 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 25.1%, Retro 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, First-Person 13.1%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #34 Knightmare Tower
76% matchVery Positive95% of 722 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 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Action RPG 19.4%, Cartoony 11.1%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #35 Darkblade Ascent
73% matchVery Positive83% of 518 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: Souls-like 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, First-Person 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action RPG 14.1%
- #36 Cedric & Odious
73% matchVery Positive93% of 75 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 26.4%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #37 Arisen Force: HeroTest
73% matchVery Positive83% of 379 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 40.8%, Action RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 9%
- #38 Pocket Rogues
75% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 20.5%, Souls-like 17.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #39 Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
77% matchMixed66% of 163 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 51.6%, RPG 18.7%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #40 Dig Night
71% matchVery Positive99% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: INUSHIT
Windows
A dark comedy RPG set in streets and psyches.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 37.3%, RPG 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Retro 9.6%, Adventure 9%
- #41 Shady Knight
70% matchVery Positive93% of 904 reviews2024
Dev: Alexey 'cptnsigh'
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 38.7%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, First-Person 22.7%, Action 11.3%
- #42 Shovel Knight Dig
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 867 reviews2022
Dev: NitromePub: Yacht Club Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.6 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 13.6%, Fantasy 12.7%, 2D 9.2%
- #43 Vaporum: Lockdown
72% matchVery Positive85% of 305 reviews2020
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 39.7%, RPG 15.7%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
- #44 Good Knight
71% matchVery Positive95% of 119 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 54.2%, Dark Fantasy 45.8%
- #45 Fall of Light: Darkest Edition
74% matchMixed55% of 325 reviews2017
Dev: RuneHeadsPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Action 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Adventure 14.3%
- #46 Knight Crawlers
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: The Iterative Collective
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 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Action RPG 22.1%, Fantasy 10.8%, RPG 10%
- #47 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
67% matchVery Positive88% of 258 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 16.9%, Retro 16.1%, RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Fantasy 14.5%
- #48 Hyper Knights
70% matchVery Positive89% of 813 reviews2017
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Action 26.5%, Indie 16.9%, Adventure 13.8%, 2D 8.6%
- #49 Break the Empire
67% matchVery Positive92% of 122 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 24.1%, Comedy 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Fantasy 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.3%
- #50 Blocky Dungeon
69% 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 12.1%, RPG 11.4%, Cartoony 10.4%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #51 Netherworld Covenant
66% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 28%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Action RPG 21.8%, RPG 15.6%, Action 9.7%
- #52 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Souls-like 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 11.8%
- #53 Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
68% 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 22%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 15.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Cartoony 9.7%
- #54 Buff Knight Advanced
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 19.7%, Action RPG 17.4%, RPG 17.3%, Retro 14.4%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
- #55 Fallen Knight
69% matchMixed60% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: FairPlay Studios Co. LtdPub: PQube
Windows
Take the role of an elite knight and battle your way through action-packed levels with intense sword fighting gameplay in this neo-classic side scrolling action platformer. Save the city from a deadly terrorist organisation hell-bent on exposing the truth you were sworn to protect.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.1%, Action 20.6%, 2D 13.3%
- #56 Total Party Kill
67% matchVery Positive96% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!
Why similar: Retro 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 13.8%, Action 11.6%
- #57 ENCHAIN
63% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: mattlawrdev
Windows
Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Retro 14.3%, First-Person 13.5%
- #58 Indemon Tales
66% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.3%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, RPG 17.2%, Comedy 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
- #59 FIST OF AWESOME
69% matchMixed61% of 363 reviews2014
Dev: I Fight Bears
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Ever wanted to punch a bear IN THE MOUTH? FIST OF AWESOME asks the eternal question "what would happen if bears took over the world?" and answers it with the epic tale of a lumberjack travelling through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 10.4%, Indie 9.2%, Adventure 8.1%