- #1 Downwell
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,526 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 5.3%
- #2 Spaceship Looter
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Loot 5.9%
- #3 Dungreed
96% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 5.3%
- #4 Spelunky
95% matchVery Positive92% of 16,577 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.5%, Platformer 20%, Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #5 20XX
94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,534 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 5.7%, Action 5.5%
- #6 Axiom Verge
94% matchVery Positive90% of 6,505 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Indie 9.8%, Action 9.6%
- #7 ScourgeBringer
93% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 10.1%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #8 Environmental Station Alpha
92% matchVery Positive83% of 1,627 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.7%, Platformer 23.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Action 9.4%, Indie 9.1%
- #9 Hyper Light Drifter
91% matchVery Positive93% of 18,682 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.7%, Difficult 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Action 9.3%, Indie 9.2%
- #10 Gato Roboto
90% matchVery Positive94% of 5,104 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Platformer 20.5%, Action 13.4%, Indie 13.2%, Adventure 9.5%
- #11 Captain Starshot
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Double Door Games
Windows
Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Roguelite 29.7%, Difficult 15.8%, Action 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Indie 12.3%
- #12 CRYPTARK
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,927 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action 9.1%, Roguelike 7%, Indie 5.7%
- #13 Platformines
89% matchMixed67% of 332 reviews2014
Dev: Magiko GamingPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.3%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 8.7%, Indie 5.6%, 2D 3%
- #14 Cave Story+
88% matchVery Positive93% of 8,055 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Indie 9.9%, Action 8.8%
- #15 Skelly Selest
87% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Difficult 6.6%
- #16 ASTRONAUTILUS
86% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: neozoid.games
Windows
Your ship has crash-landed on a stray rogue planet, and you're out of fuel... It's up to you to delve beneath the frozen surface and find a way to get your ship back into space while fighting strange sea creatures and uncovering the mysteries of the world beneath the ice!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 10.2%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 4%
- #17 Neon Abyss
85% matchVery Positive86% of 23,532 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 16.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Loot 11.2%
- #18 EVERSPACE™
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,424 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action 10.3%, Roguelike 6.9%, Indie 6.2%
- #19 Iconoclasts
84% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 12.7%, Indie 12%, Adventure 10%
- #20 Pogo Rogue
81% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #21 Spirits Abyss
82% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 9.6%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #22 Pixel Piracy
84% matchMixed65% of 7,360 reviews2014
Dev: Vitali Kirpu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.5%, Pirates 12.5% ★, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11.4%, Loot 8.3%
- #23 Flywrench
83% matchVery Positive96% of 366 reviews2015
Dev: Messhof
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Flywrench is a frenetic action game from the makers of Nidhogg about piloting an aerobatic ship through the depths of space.
Why similar: Difficult 24.5%, Action 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Indie 18%, 2D 6.9%
- #24 Overture
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 6.7%
- #25 FTL: Faster Than Light
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,932 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Why similar: Roguelike 44.2%, Roguelite 17.2%, Difficult 15.5%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 5.1%
- #26 Space Scavenger
79% matchVery Positive88% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.2%, Roguelike 22.4%, Loot 12.4%, Action 7.5%, Colorful 3.2%
- #27 Cargo Commander
81% matchVery Positive82% of 928 reviews2012
Dev: Serious Brew
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Alone in space, light years away from your family, armed with only your Fistcannon™; you are Cargo Corps' latest recruit, a Cargo Commander.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Roguelite 20.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Roguelike 9.8%, Action 7.2%
- #28 Straimium Immortaly
80% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #29 Grimhook
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,045 reviews2023
Dev: Unlimited Fries
Windows
Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos.
Why similar: Platformer 50.9%, Action 25.1%, Adventure 19.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #30 Space Gladiators
77% matchVery Positive90% of 475 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 22.6%, Action 16.8%, Indie 13.4%, Difficult 7.3%
- #31 Gunlocked 2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.8%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 7%
- #32 Flynn: Son of Crimson
77% matchVery Positive85% of 757 reviews2021
Dev: Studio ThunderhorsePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!
Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9%, Difficult 8.7%
- #33 Skyhook
78% matchVery Positive85% of 143 reviews2016
Dev: Megastorm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Fight with grappling hooks in this party brawler for one to four players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a land swimming shark as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents.
Why similar: Platformer 30.6%, Pirates 30% ★, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, 2D 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%
- #34 Captain Forever Remix
78% matchVery Positive80% of 378 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action 9.2%, Roguelike 9%, Indie 8.1%
- #35 Aura of Worlds
74% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelike 15.1%, Platformer 13%, Roguelite 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #36 Hyperspace Dogfights
76% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.9%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Loot 13.3%, Difficult 10.9%
- #37 Katanaut
72% matchVery Positive90% of 381 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Difficult 9.2%
- #38 Ether Loop
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Roguelite 16.5%, Action 15.4%, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #39 Risk of Rain (2013)
73% matchVery Positive93% of 29,799 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Roguelike 16.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Roguelite 6%
- #40 Super Mutant Alien Assault
75% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: CybernatePub: Surprise Attack
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 9.6%, Indie 6.5%
- #41 Gravity Circuit
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,556 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Platformer 26%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Action 12.7%, Indie 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #42 ---Red---Tether-->
73% matchVery Positive98% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.6%, Difficult 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Roguelite 8.1%, Action 8%
- #43 Gunlocked
71% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47%, Roguelite 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 8.8%, 2D 5.3%
- #44 Skul: The Hero Slayer
70% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 7.3%
- #45 Dunjungle
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Difficult 9.7%
- #46 Rogue Worlds
68% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Roguelite 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #47 Capsized
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,101 reviews2011
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives!
Why similar: Platformer 43.1%, Action 22.6%, Indie 16%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, 2D 7.1%
- #48 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
72% matchMixed69% of 229 reviews2019
Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!
Why similar: Roguelike 22.5%, Difficult 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 9.7%
- #49 Roguelands
71% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelike 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Roguelite 8.2%, Platformer 6.5%
- #50 Galactic Glitch
66% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 15%, Difficult 12.4%, Action 6.7%
- #51 Cyber Hook
68% matchVery Positive95% of 4,131 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing StickPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.
Why similar: Platformer 45.6%, Action 23.5%, Indie 20.6%, Singleplayer 5.8%, Colorful 4.5%
- #52 Curse of Pirates
66% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Funky ParrotPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Pirates 16.6% ★, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #53 Nova Drift
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 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 39.5%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action 6.7%, 2D 5.3%
- #54 Souldiers
69% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.3%, Difficult 23.2%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Platformer 6.2%
- #55 Planetary Dustoff
71% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.8%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Indie 6.8%
- #56 Shovel Pirate
67% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Neutronized
Windows
X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.
Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Pirates 11.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #57 Steredenn: Binary Stars
69% matchVery Positive88% of 959 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 6.1%
- #58 Caveblazers
68% matchVery Positive85% of 4,500 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #59 Nautical Survival
62% matchVery Positive99% of 188 reviews2026
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 19.5%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%