- #1 Karate Survivor
97% matchVery Positive85% of 3,352 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 52.9% ★, Roguelite 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Combat 7.9%, Action 6.9%
- #2 Sifu
96% matchVery Positive92% of 28,410 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.9 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%
- #3 The Rogue Prince of Persia
96% matchVery Positive90% of 2,763 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 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 68.7%, Action 27.2%, Singleplayer 4%
- #4 Fights in Tight Spaces
95% matchVery Positive90% of 3,912 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 68.7% ★, Action 16%, Roguelite 12.3%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #5 Shattered Realm Rebirth
94% matchVery Positive92% of 87 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% ★, Roguelite 31.1%, Action 18%, Combat 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #6 One Strike
93% 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 28.6%, Indie 8%
- #7 Murim Survival
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 280 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 54.6% ★, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Combat 8.1%, 2D 7.2%
- #8 Forest Warrior
94% 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 79.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #9 Ancient: Legacy of Azul
92% 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 41.5%, Action 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Combat 11.8%, Indie 5.3%
- #10 Skigill
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 149 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 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 32%, 2D 18.2%, Combat 11.9%, Indie 1.6%
- #11 Spiritfall
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,972 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 56.1%, Roguelite 24.5%, Action 7.4%, Combat 5.7%, 2D 5.2%
- #12 Dunjungle
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 746 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 38.5%, Pixel Graphics 25%, Action 18.6%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 4.8%
- #13 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
89% 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 20.2%, Indie 4.1%
- #14 Rhythm Fighter
88% matchVery Positive80% of 457 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 56.8%, Action 30.6%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #15 AshenForest
87% matchVery Positive95% of 199 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 39.9%, Roguelite 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Indie 10.8%, 2D 6.6%
- #16 End of Edge
86% 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 59.4% ★, Action 21.1%, Combat 9.5%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 1.6%
- #17 Moonscars
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,507 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 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 40.4%, Pixel Graphics 36.2%, 2D 15.6%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 3%
- #18 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
85% matchVery Positive81% of 471 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.1%, Action 20.8%, 2D 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #19 Heretical
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,002 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 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 92.6%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #20 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,142 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 48.8%, Action 23.9%, Combat 19.8%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #21 Spirit X Strike
82% matchVery Positive84% of 483 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 15.6%, Combat 4.8%
- #22 Godstrike
84% matchMixed64% of 245 reviews2021
Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 57%, Combat 21.5%, Action 16.9%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #23 Fantasy Strike
83% matchMixed61% of 2,103 reviews2019
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 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%
- #24 Trials of Valor
79% matchVery Positive95% of 93 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 64.5%, Roguelite 28.4%, 2D 7.1%
- #25 Rogue Samurai
81% matchMixed55% 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% ★, Roguelite 26.9%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #26 StormEdge
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 223 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 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Action 14.2%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #27 Versebound
78% matchVery Positive97% of 86 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 43.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Action 17.8%, 2D 9.4%, Combat 5.7%
- #28 Fate Seeker: Journey
79% 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 56.4%, Action 35%, Combat 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #29 Break the Empire
78% 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 38.3%, Pixel Graphics 33.5%, 2D 20.3%, Combat 5.7%, Indie 1.2%
- #30 Demon Strikes Back
81% 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 56.3%, Action 33.1%, Combat 10.6%
- #31 Striving for Light: Survival
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 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 53.1%, Action 27.4%, 2D 14.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.1%
- #32 Dimwood
75% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Inkspun LLC
Windows
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 53.3%, Pixel Graphics 26.9%, 2D 13.7%, Combat 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #33 First Cut: Samurai Duel
74% matchVery Positive89% of 1,986 reviews2024
Dev: Night Eyes Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.5 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 40.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Combat 5.8%, Action 5.8%
- #34 Mortal Rite
76% 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 53.5%, Action 21.3%, Combat 20.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #35 Street karate 3
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Essential Tactics Games
Windows
Street Karate 3 is a thrilling beat 'em up game where you combat numerous foes in unequal duels. Wield improvised weapons, execute powerful strikes wisely, and utilize throws and jumps to conquer challenges. Revive strategically, prove your skill, and emerge victorious!
Why similar: Martial Arts 54% ★, 2D Fighter 44.5%, Indie 1.5%
- #36 Katana Kata
77% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Stas Shostak
Windows
Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.
Why similar: Roguelite 49.8%, Action 36.5%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #37 Arboria
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 782 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Roguelite 67.9%, Action 22.8%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #38 Fight To The Death
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 120 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 55.9%, Roguelite 36.5%, Singleplayer 7.6%
- #39 Absolum
69% matchVery Positive92% of 10,457 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.6 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 73%, Action 23.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #40 Two Strikes
71% matchVery Positive90% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Retro ReactorPub: Entalto Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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%, Action 12.2%, Combat 9.8%, 2D 8%
- #41 Dustless
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: 神刀之死
Windows
Dustless is a hand-drawn wuxia side-scrolling action game built around Yin-Yang switching, fast pressure, and endless combos. Play as a swordsman in white, link sword skills, launch enemies, and overwhelm bosses through aggressive rhythm. Defense is only a fallback while you learn.
Why similar: Martial Arts 52% ★, Action 22%, 2D 10.6%, Combat 9.7%, Indie 4%
- #42 In Celebration of Violence
73% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Roguelite 45.9%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Action 15.9%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #43 Shogun Showdown
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,966 reviews2024
Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Why similar: Roguelite 48%, Pixel Graphics 34.5%, 2D 12.2%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #44 Kings of Kung Fu
74% 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 54.9% ★, 2D Fighter 26.3%, Action 15.8%, Indie 3.1%
- #45 Slash or Die
73% 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 52.8% ★, Roguelite 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 7.9%, 2D 5.6%
- #46 Final Knight
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 218 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 39.2%, Action 33.7%, 2D 21.3%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #47 Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 44,418 reviews2023
Dev: Ivy Sly
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 72%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 10.9%, 2D 6%
- #48 Kiai Resonance
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Absorb Reality
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One strike can end it all. Step into multiplayer samurai duels where precision, timing, and skill decide who survives. Hone your mastery through deadly challenges.
Why similar: Martial Arts 74.6% ★, Action 17.5%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 2.7%
- #49 Cursemark
66% matchVery Positive87% of 589 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Roguelite 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Action 17.9%, 2D 9.4%, Indie 5.2%
- #50 MoonWhite
67% matchVery Positive98% of 265 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 38.3% ★, 2D Fighter 37%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 7.3%, Combat 6.2%
- #51 Endorlight
72% matchMixed62% of 1,483 reviews2016
Dev: Old Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endorlight is rogue-like game in which you have to find a way out to the next level. Each level contains a new and tougher enemies. Used your axe, bow or whip to defeat them! Collect gold, goes to higher levels and kill many enemies as possible and be the best on Steam Leaderboar
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.9%, Roguelite 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 10.7%, 2D 6.8%
- #52 Ascendant
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 219 reviews2014
Dev: Hapa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.
Why similar: Roguelite 60.5%, Action 31.2%, Indie 8.2%
- #53 Mana Spark
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 692 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Roguelite 41.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Action 14.1%, Combat 12.6%, 2D 10.3%
- #54 Dead Cells
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,543 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguelite 42.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Action 17.5%, 2D 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #55 Mad King Redemption
65% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: SECRET MISSIONPub: Pixel Doors
Windows · Mac
Mad King Redemption is a unique blend of a traditional beat'em'up game with strong roguelite progression, mixed in a pixelated graphic style in a 2.5D world. Relieve the king from his madness while beating up corrupted enemies, in a fresh way at every run!
Why similar: Roguelite 53.9%, Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Action 21.6%
- #56 Ultimate Hero
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: FishwharfPub: IndieArk
Windows
Ultimate Hero is a rogue-lite deckbuilder with a twist of dice. Master and merge unique skills, counter enemies, and unleash devastating ultimates where they hurt the most! Challenge the finest martial artists in the realm, and defy the odds to claim the title of the Ultimate Hero.
Why similar: Martial Arts 67% ★, Roguelite 29.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 1.8%
- #57 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 35.8%, Combat 22.2%, Action 21.7%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 8.4%
- #58 Aeon Must Die!
70% matchMixed56% of 131 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 67.4%, Action 15.2%, 2D 7%, Combat 6.5%, Indie 3.9%
- #59 HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME
63% matchVery Positive88% of 829 reviews2026
Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 26.3%, Action 22.6%, 2D 9.6%, Combat 9.5%
- #60 Striving for Light
65% matchVery Positive80% of 237 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 65.6%, Action 18.7%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%