- #1 Sifu
97% matchVery Positive92% of 28,937 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 81.3% ★, Action 15%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a deep focus on disciplined martial arts combat and learning from every defeat to master the fight.
- #2 Spiritfall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,002 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 56.8%, Roguelite 24%, Action 7.4%, Combat 5.6%, 2D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced 2D action-roguelike combat with heavy fighter influences.
- #3 Fights in Tight Spaces
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,951 reviews2021
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.
Why similar: Martial Arts 68.8% ★, Action 16.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical positioning and predictive planning with stylish martial arts action.
- #4 Karate Survivor
95% matchVery Positive85% of 3,410 reviews2024
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
Why similar: Martial Arts 53.3% ★, Roguelite 17%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Combat 7.8%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features frantic martial arts action set within a roguelike survival framework.
- #5 The Rogue Prince of Persia
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,920 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Roguelite 68%, Action 28%, Singleplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers agile action-roguelite gameplay emphasizing precise movement and combat.
- #6 First Cut: Samurai Duel
93% matchVery Positive88% of 2,077 reviews2024
Dev: Night Eyes Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.
Why similar: Martial Arts 40.4% ★, 2D Fighter 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 5.8%, Combat 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Presents lethal, precision-based martial arts duels where every single strike counts.
- #7 Dunjungle
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 752 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: Roguelite 38%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Action 19%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides challenging procedural pixel-art roguelike action.
- #8 One Strike
94% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Retro Reactor
Windows · Mac
One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 63.4%, Action 28.7%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense, quick-draw martial arts duels where mistakes are immediately punished.
- #9 Absolum
91% matchVery Positive92% of 10,792 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Roguelite 72.6%, Action 23.7%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends beat-em-up martial arts combat with roguelite progression elements.
- #10 StormEdge
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Roguelite 49.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Action 14.5%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features action-roguelike pixel-art combat demanding precise timing and positioning.
- #11 Katana ZERO
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 45.1%, Action 32.8%, 2D 12.6%, Indie 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Employs a time-manipulation foresight mechanic combined with stylish, fast-paced action.
- #12 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,148 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Martial Arts 75.7% ★, Action 20.3%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on martial arts combo-driven combat against waves of enemies.
- #13 Fantasy Strike
89% matchMixed61% of 2,105 reviews2019
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 55.9%, Martial Arts 34.7% ★, Action 5.3%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers accessible yet deep 2D fighting mechanics for martial arts fans.
- #14 Rhythm Fighter
88% matchVery Positive80% of 457 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.8 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: Roguelite 56%, Action 31.3%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelite action with rhythmic martial arts combat pacing.
- #15 AshenForest
86% matchVery Positive96% of 200 reviews2020
Dev: GentleRaven GamesPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.
Why similar: Action 40.6%, Roguelite 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Indie 10.8%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers side-scrolling action adventure with stylized indie visuals.
- #16 Dojo Masters
85% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: Pixeled Vision
Windows
DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.7%, Martial Arts 29.2% ★, Action 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Combat 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style 2D fighter mechanics in a martial arts setting.
- #17 Godstrike
87% matchMixed64% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Godstrike is a twin-stick shooter where time is your health and currency. Face off against ruthless bosses in tense, 1v1 showdowns as Talaal, the last Herald.
Why similar: Roguelite 56.4%, Combat 21.6%, Action 17.3%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense boss-rush combat with heavy tactical bullet-hell elements.
- #18 Kings of Kung Fu
86% matchMixed66% of 721 reviews2015
Dev: Jae Lee ProductionsPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.
Why similar: Martial Arts 54.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.3%, Action 15.9%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Presents classic 2D martial arts fighting action inspired by classic cinema.
- #19 Fighters Legacy
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: J.BowmanPub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Fighters Legacy is a 1 on 1 INDIE CASUAL combat game. No flashy over the top effects, just good old fashioned fisticuffs!
Why similar: Martial Arts 66.4% ★, Action 26.7%, Indie 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Explores martial arts combat through indie action gameplay.
- #20 Murim Survival
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 289 reviews2026
Dev: Sunwood Games
Windows
Murim Survival is a survival roguelite game where you must survive against constant waves of enemies within a limited time. Explore a dying world, acquire martial arts, equipment, and traits, and be reborn as a hero of Murim.
Why similar: Martial Arts 54.8% ★, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Combat 8.1%, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Taps into martial arts progression themes within a roguelike structure.
- #21 Demon Strikes Back
84% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: WildPlanetPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Demon strikes back is a rogue-lite action game, across the abyssal fissure and beat all your foes! Seize their weapons, snatch their equipment, retrieve their relics, and reave their soul! The demon grows stronger than ever!
Why similar: Roguelite 55.5%, Action 33.9%, Combat 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Mixes action-adventure roguelike elements with martial combat themes.
- #22 End of Edge
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2023
Dev: LightSpeed StudiosPub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
A Wuxia-themed action game featuring one-hit-kill martial arts combat.
Why similar: Martial Arts 59.5% ★, Action 21.3%, Combat 9.4%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes beat-em-up martial arts action in a 2D space.
- #23 Ancient: Legacy of Azul
83% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmic Spud
Windows
Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.
Why similar: Roguelite 40.9%, Action 22%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Combat 11.9%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Presents side-scrolling pixel art roguelite action.
- #24 Stick It to the Stickman
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,921 reviews2026
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Stick it to the Stickman is a rogue-lite physics brawler where you brutally displace your way up the corporate ladder. Assemble devastating combat portfolios, unlocking new workers and game modes as you increase shareholder value.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 65.4%, Action 17.4%, Combat 9.1%, 2D 4.5%, Indie 2.3%
- #25 Rogue Samurai
82% matchMixed54% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Martial Arts 62.5% ★, Roguelite 26.3%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelite progression with samurai-themed combat mechanics.
- #26 Shattered Realm Rebirth
79% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Martial Arts 41.4% ★, Roguelite 30.4%, Action 18.3%, Combat 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers early access action-roguelike adventure.
- #27 Rogue Blight
78% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a difficult rogue-lite with focus on souls-like combat, featuring a Slay The Spire-inspired map system. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Death is punishing. Only skill and persistence will carry you forward.
Why similar: Roguelite 46.8%, Action 18.1%, Combat 17.6%, 2D 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends souls-like challenge with roguelite hack-and-slash combat.
- #28 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
81% matchVery Positive80% of 474 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Roguelite 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.2%, Action 21.3%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers straightforward pixel-art roguelike survival gameplay.
- #29 Skigill
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 156 reviews2026
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight! Collect! Explore! Experiment! Survive! Master the SKIGILL, a large skill tree spanning the entire battleground, to power your character and survive waves of enemies. Unlock upgrades, weapons, and characters in a meta sigil after each game, and maybe you'll see the end!
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 31.8%, 2D 18%, Combat 11.8%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features 2D pixel-art roguelike action.
- #30 Roof Rage
80% matchVery Positive89% of 698 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.4%, Martial Arts 29.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 9.3%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features pixel-art platform fighter action with martial arts weapons and moves.
- #31 HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME
76% matchVery Positive89% of 900 reviews2026
Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.
Why similar: Roguelite 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Action 22.8%, 2D 9.5%, Combat 9.4%
- #32 Rogue Loops
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Roguelite 65.2%, Action 32.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hack-and-slash roguelike action mechanics.
- #33 Two Strikes
76% matchVery Positive90% of 318 reviews2025
Dev: Retro ReactorPub: Entalto Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 70.2%, Action 12.3%, Combat 9.6%, 2D 7.9%
- #34 MoonWhite
75% matchVery Positive98% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: MoonWhiteStudio
Windows
Moon White is a short and easy action game featuring Chinese Kungfu. It tells about a journey how two elves compete with each other, looking for the harmony of traditional dance in each movement and posture.
Why similar: Martial Arts 38.1% ★, 2D Fighter 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 7.3%, Combat 6.1%
- #35 Versebound
75% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Roguelite 43.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Action 18.3%, 2D 9.4%, Combat 5.7%
- #36 Break the Empire
74% matchVery Positive92% of 127 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 38.8%, Pixel Graphics 33.3%, 2D 20.1%, Combat 5.7%, Indie 1.2%
- #37 Spirit X Strike
73% matchVery Positive84% of 491 reviews2025
Dev: MAICHA STUDIOPub: XD
Windows
An Action Adventure Game that lets you craft unique COMBOs and explore endless ways to style on your enemies with a high-speed combat system. Test your skills in fun chaotic one-vs-group battles, intense, strategic duels, and exhilarating post-apocalyptic adventure that will set your blood boiling.
Why similar: Martial Arts 79.6% ★, Action 15.7%, Combat 4.7%
- #38 Striving for Light: Survival
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Roguelite 52.4%, Action 28.1%, 2D 14.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.1%
- #39 Fate Seeker: Journey
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,205 reviews2022
Dev: JSL Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Fate Seeker: Journey is an action role-playing game that combines random elements of Roguelite. In this game, you will be the hero to choose talents, obtain items and combine skills to defeat enemies in every stage.
Why similar: Roguelite 55.6%, Action 35.8%, Combat 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #40 Dimwood
71% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Inkspun LLC
Windows · Linux
A roguelike deck builder where you venture into the Dimwood, armed with unique modal cards. Rendered in dense 1-Bit pixel art, carefully build your deck and modify your cards to balance offense and utility. Battle your way past increasingly fearsome enemies and defeat the Beast at its heart.
Why similar: Roguelite 52.9%, Pixel Graphics 27.2%, 2D 13.8%, Combat 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #41 Final Knight
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 222 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: Pixel Graphics 39%, Action 34.2%, 2D 21%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #42 Grim Trials
70% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Roguelite 51.7%, Action 20.9%, Combat 14.1%, 2D 13.3%
- #43 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,144 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Roguelite 48.2%, Action 24.4%, Combat 19.9%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #44 Forest Warrior
77% matchMixed42% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Inferno Studio
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Forest Warrior is a 2D action combat game with unique aspects. Battle the true evil of the forest by using your weapons, specials and environment. Use your specials for building unique strategies to conquer the forest.
Why similar: Action 79.7%, Indie 20.3%
- #45 Moonscars
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,528 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Action 40.5%, Pixel Graphics 36.5%, 2D 15.5%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 3%
- #46 Trials of Valor
69% matchVery Positive95% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Armored Goblin
Windows
Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 65.1%, Roguelite 27.8%, 2D 7%
- #47 Mortal Rite
72% matchMixed57% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Round Toast Studios
Windows
Use the ancient Godstone dagger to embody resurrected champions and fight with swappable abilities and items to reclaim the shattered lands. Mortal Rite is a crossover between a Souls-like and Roguelite game, single-player or up to 5-player Co-Op!
Why similar: Roguelite 52.9%, Action 21.8%, Combat 20.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #48 Spell Disk
69% matchVery Positive89% of 977 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Roguelite 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Action 16.1%, Combat 14.5%, 2D 7.3%
- #49 Fight To The Death
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Fight To The Death is a roguelite game where you enter an arena filled with hundreds or even thousands of monsters. Utilizing each character's unique skills, collecting powerful items, crafting your own playstyle, and striving to be the last one standing.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Roguelite 35.7%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #50 Heretical
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Roguelite 92.5%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #51 Blazing Strike
70% matchMixed55% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: RareBreed Makes Games LLCPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Challenge fighters from all dimensions with Blazing Strike! In this dystopian world run by a corrupt and murderous government, a resistance group is ready to stand up for the people. Will they succeed in overthrowing these evil autocrats?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 84.3%, Action 7.3%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #52 Aeon Must Die!
71% matchMixed54% of 134 reviews2021
Dev: Limestone GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ignite the galaxy. Aeon Must Die! Experience a unique beat ‘em-up introducing breakneck risk-reward gameplay, innovative AI and tactical fighting, all packaged in an incredible art style.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 67.5%, Action 15.3%, 2D 6.9%, Combat 6.5%, Indie 3.9%
- #53 Pixel Samurai
67% matchVery Positive90% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: ArtofKingsgame
Windows
A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.7%, Combat 22.1%, Action 22%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 8.3%
- #54 Ruin of the Reckless
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Roguelite 42.6%, Indie 11.8%
- #55 Striving for Light
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Roguelite 65%, Action 19.2%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #56 OVIS LOOP
63% matchVery Positive89% of 1,207 reviews2025
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A pixel-art action roguelike with dynamic combat, player-led combo crafting and a post-apocalyptic battle of wolf and lamb. Step into the shoes of the robot-sheep Omega to wield sci-fi weapons and gather evolving skills to protect your flock. Jump into the loop and create a unique combat style.
Why similar: Roguelite 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Action 13.8%, 2D 12.9%, Combat 12%
- #57 Mexican Ninja
63% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: MadbricksPub: Amber Studio
Windows
Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.
Why similar: Roguelite 50.1%, Combat 23.6%, Action 22.4%, Singleplayer 4%
- #58 Slash or Die
68% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: ClickGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…
Why similar: Martial Arts 53.3% ★, Roguelite 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 8%, 2D 5.5%
- #59 Arcane Tower Survivors
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Roguelite 41.9%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, 2D 10.9%, Combat 6%
- #60 Listen to the Wind
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Papertiger StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.
Why similar: Martial Arts 49.2% ★, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Action 9.8%, Combat 6.5%, 2D 5.1%