- #1 Nuclear Throne
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.5%, Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive twin-stick roguelike that matches the frantic, high-stakes combat and procedural intensity found in Flamebreak.
- #2 Tiny Rogues
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41%, Roguelite 26.3%, Roguelike 18.5%, RPG 11.6%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the addictive loop of action-roguelike progression with a focus on diverse character builds and challenging combat.
- #3 Enter the Gungeon
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.9%, Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelite 13%, Action 5%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features tight twin-stick controls and a massive variety of weapons and items that make every run feel distinct.
- #4 Flame Over
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 179 reviews2015
Dev: Laughing Jackal LTDPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blending top down "squirt em-up" action and "Pyroguelike" game mechanics, Flame Over features fast-paced fire-fighting thrills, randomly generated levels, 4 different game zones and dastardly hazards at every turn!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Roguelite 23.1%, Procedural Generation 17.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the top-down, fast-paced action and roguelite structure, focusing on navigating hazardous environments.
- #5 Wizard of Legend
94% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 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 42.1%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 17.6%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, arena-style combat with a heavy emphasis on building your character's unique spell loadout.
- #6 Heroes of Hammerwatch
94% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Roguelite 31.8%, RPG 12.4%, Procedural Generation 6.3%, Roguelike 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite dungeon crawler that emphasizes character progression and cooperative play, similar to the RPG elements in Flamebreak.
- #7 Monolith
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 335 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished twin-stick shooter that focuses on precise movement and challenging boss encounters in a procedural dungeon.
- #8 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
91% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Roguelite 35.4%, Roguelike 10.1%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, tactical twin-stick experience with extensive weapon customization and RPG-like progression systems.
- #9 Wayward Souls
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, RPG 21.3%, Roguelite 21.2%, Action 10.6%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure roguelite that emphasizes character variety and tactical combat in procedurally generated dungeons.
- #10 Soulstone Survivors
89% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Roguelite 24%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense, arena-based combat where you must manage massive hordes while refining your character's build.
- #11 Dwarf Journey
91% matchVery Positive93% of 364 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.
Why similar: Dwarf 93.1% ★, RPG 1.9%, Roguelite 1.7%, Roguelike 1.1%, Action 1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the dwarf-themed adventure and action-RPG elements of the seed game in a charming, platforming-focused package.
- #12 Neon Chrome
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.7%, Roguelite 26.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Action 8.4%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk twin-stick shooter that features procedural levels and persistent character upgrades for a satisfying progression loop.
- #13 Lost Flame
88% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Linux
Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.
Why similar: Roguelike 65.7%, RPG 23.4%, Indie 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelike that focuses on deliberate combat and character development within a challenging, procedural environment.
- #14 Nova Drift
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 39.2%, Roguelite 28.1%, Roguelike 19.3%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique space-based action-roguelike that prioritizes deep, modular build customization during every run.
- #15 NeuroVoider
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 795 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37%, Roguelite 21.2%, RPG 14.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines twin-stick shooting with deep RPG customization, allowing you to build and modify your character extensively.
- #16 Brotato
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 23.4%, RPG 10.8%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that emphasizes strategic build-crafting and character customization in short, replayable sessions.
- #17 Geometry Arena
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 16.2%, RPG 12.6%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a minimalist, high-speed arena combat experience that prioritizes build synergy and replayability.
- #18 Void Raiders
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Tryzna83
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Void Raiders is "radical" top down rogue-lite shmup, with permanent character progression, character centric gameplay and never ending carnage in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.1%, Roguelite 19.1%, RPG 18.3%, Action 9.6%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, action-packed roguelite that focuses on fast combat and loot-driven progression.
- #19 Rush Rover
84% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 25.8%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Roguelike 8.6%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pure twin-stick shooter that focuses on dodging bullet-hell patterns and upgrading your robot for survival.
- #20 Tesla vs Lovecraft
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Action 35.8%, Indie 26.8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers frantic, twin-stick arena combat with powerful weapon upgrades and a distinct, high-energy feel.
- #21 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelite 23.3%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A Norse-themed arena survivor game that focuses on character progression and managing overwhelming enemy waves.
- #22 Striving for Light
82% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 21.7%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, RPG 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features an expansive skill tree and hack-and-slash combat that rewards players for creating powerful character builds.
- #23 TinyKeep
83% matchMixed65% of 417 reviews2014
Dev: PhigamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
TinyKeep, a top-down procedurally generated dungeon escape game with permadeath - you die and it's game over. Master the frantic physics-based combat, lure enemies into traps or make them fight each other for dominance. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.3%, RPG 21.8%, Action 12.3%, Indie 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes physics-based combat and procedural level generation.
- #24 Rogue Star Rescue
81% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.5%, Roguelite 36.1%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends twin-stick shooting with roguelite elements, offering varied character classes and strategic decision-making.
- #25 Flame Keeper
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: Kautki CavePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Flame Keeper is a dynamic, action rogue-lite that sees you restore the Eternal Flame, stolen by creatures of shadow. Fight through a rogue's gallery of monsters in diverse biomes using fiery combat skills. No sweat for a lump of coal like you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Roguelite 31.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-roguelite that emphasizes fast-paced combat and managing resources while clearing arenas.
- #26 Streets of Rogue
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 23.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, RPG 12.5%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a chaotic, top-down experience with immense freedom in how you approach objectives and build your character.
- #27 Plague Breaker
79% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelite 21.9%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A roguevania that blends platforming with action-RPG elements, offering deep character customization and exploration.
- #28 Vagante
78% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelite 27.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelike that emphasizes exploration and character-specific abilities in a dark, procedurally generated world.
- #29 SKIPCHASER
80% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: PonywolfPub: Ponywolf, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SKIPCHASER is a story-driven sci-fi fantasy shooter with procedural missions, deep weapon customization and action/adventure elements.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.2%, RPG 23.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action 12.1%, Indie 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down action with RPG elements, focusing on procedural missions and character-driven combat.
- #30 UnderMine
77% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.4%, Roguelite 25.1%, RPG 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Action 4%
- #31 Rogue: Genesia
75% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Roguelite 23.9%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Roguelike 14%, RPG 8.4%
- #32 Fracturefront
76% matchVery Positive96% of 101 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: Action Roguelike 41.7%, Roguelite 28.8%, RPG 16.4%, Action 7%, Indie 6.1%
- #33 Whackerball
77% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.4%, Roguelike 27.5%, Action 16.1%
- #34 Skybreakers
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 690 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Action Roguelike 37%, Roguelite 25.2%, Roguelike 18.8%, RPG 13.2%, Action 5.7%
- #35 Herolike
78% matchMixed61% of 61 reviews2016
Dev: Games HutPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
With classic ARPG-inspired combat, this hack n' slash roguelike RPG puts you in the shoes of a powerful hero on the rise. Make your own creative decisions in epic battle encounters, ponder moral choices, acquire fantastical items, and even customize your own town.
Why similar: Dwarf 74.3% ★, RPG 13.5%, Action 7.1%, Indie 5.2%
- #36 Reignbreaker
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Roguelite 24.3%, Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 13.1%, Action 7.2%
- #37 红石遗迹 - Red Obsidian Remnant
74% matchVery Positive84% of 832 reviews2017
Dev: Red Obsidian StudioPub: Beijing New Era Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Roguelike gameplay and action system combined dungeon game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48%, Roguelike 18.2%, RPG 15.7%, Action 10.8%, Indie 7.3%
- #38 Geometry Arena 2
70% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.8%, Roguelite 25.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, RPG 12.8%, Action 5.7%
- #39 Feral Fury
73% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.4%, Roguelite 29%, Roguelike 11%, Action 9.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #40 Heroes of Loot
74% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 21.6%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Action 14.2%
- #41 Schism
69% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Roguelike 18.2%, RPG 16.7%, Action 7%
- #42 Starward Rogue
71% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 19.7%, Procedural Generation 16%, Roguelike 14.5%, RPG 11.2%
- #43 Moss Destruction
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Shotgun with Glitters
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced rogue-lite with procedurally generated, action packed levels. Rank up and install Mech Tech upgrades from an overstock! Snap on ability cartridges to your battle-mech, slay huge bosses through 3 distinctive worlds and guide your tiny green heroes towards victory!
Why similar: Roguelite 31.6%, Procedural Generation 25.4%, Action 24.7%, Indie 18.3%
- #44 Skilltree Saga
75% matchMostly Negative32% of 197 reviews2014
Dev: Silent Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Skilltree Saga is the first Rogue-like RPG set in Aventuria - the world of The Dark Eye. Choose to play as human, elf or dwarf and battle randomly generated opponents in over 100 stages, developing a set of magical, enhanceable skills.
Why similar: Dwarf 48.3% ★, Action Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 12.4%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Roguelite 5.4%
- #45 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
67% matchVery Positive82% of 2,479 reviews2026
Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!
Why similar: Dwarf 86% ★, Roguelite 3.9%, Procedural Generation 3.5%, Roguelike 3.5%, RPG 3.1%
- #46 Brew
68% matchVery Positive88% of 175 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 36.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 17.9%, RPG 13.7%, Action 7.8%
- #47 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Roguelite 47.7%, Action Roguelike 36.9%, Action 10.7%, Roguelike 3.4%, Indie 1.3%
- #48 FORCED SHOWDOWN
71% matchVery Positive83% of 675 reviews2016
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Roguelite 22.4%, RPG 15.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action 8.1%
- #49 Angvik 2
67% matchVery Positive95% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: Alastair John Jack
Windows · Linux
Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Roguelite 28.1%, Procedural Generation 24.3%, Action 9.1%
- #50 The Dungeoning
72% 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 39%, RPG 17.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action 8.6%
- #51 Pape Rangers
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
Windows
"Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.4%, Roguelite 27.8%, RPG 14.3%, Action 11.5%
- #52 Diehard Dungeon
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Roguelike 20%, RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action 8.4%
- #53 OmniFootman
70% 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 37.2%, Roguelite 23.9%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Action 9.2%, RPG 9%
- #54 Break the Empire
66% 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 Roguelike 64.7%, Action 17.6%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Indie 1.6%
- #55 Cavern Kings
70% matchMixed67% of 220 reviews2014
Dev: VINE
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cavern Kings is an infinite action platformer designed to make every playthrough unique and interesting. Cavern Kings aims to explode with special effects in classical arcade fashion and create interesting synergies with its powerup system.
Why similar: Roguelike 39.7%, Action 32.4%, Indie 27.9%
- #56 Razenroth
68% matchVery Positive81% of 629 reviews2015
Dev: Enitvare
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Razenroth is an action shooter with a dark atmosphere, enriched with the elements of roguelike and RPG. All the levels, weather conditions, distribution and quantity of key elements are generated randomly. Thanks to this fact, a single game is different each time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.9%, RPG 24.5%, Action 11.7%, Indie 9.9%
- #57 Metal Bringer
63% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.7%, Roguelite 33.7%, Action 9.5%, Indie 6.1%
- #58 Gunforged
65% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Firebelley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41%, Roguelite 24.7%, Roguelike 22%, Action 11.2%, Indie 1.1%
- #59 Core Devourer
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 16%, Procedural Generation 15.4%, RPG 6.8%