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Games Like GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Action, Difficult, Roguelike.

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GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in tense arcade combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Gabe
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive96% of 427 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 14.6%, Difficult 13.7%, Perma Death 13%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Roguelike 9.8%

  2. #2 Hecaton
    96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: NWatch Games
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    Hecaton is futuristic action rogue-like set on Titan, a terraformed moon of Saturn. Play as a Bounty Hunter and fight your way through an army of space pirates. Brave the surface of Titan and begin your descent to find the Pirate Base and your ultimate goal.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Perma Death 18.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Platformer 9.6%

  3. #3 Caveblazers
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 4,533 reviews2017
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 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 16.5%, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Roguelike 9%

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    95% matchVery Positive93% of 29,832 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    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.

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    94% matchMixed59% of 51 reviews2018
    Dev: GlassCats
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    Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Perma Death 10.7%, 4 Player Local 9.7%

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    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,640 reviews2013
    Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Perma Death 12%, 4 Player Local 8.1%

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    93% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2019
    Dev: Mottafier
    Windows

    GhostGame is the roguelike bullet hell game that puts your hand-mouse coordination to the test. Fight through hordes of enemies, gain powerful skills, acquire companions and defeat bosses to accomplish your ultimate mission.

    Why similar: Perma Death 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%

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    92% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: Exploding Soes
    Windows

    The task is simple, defeat enemies using various Characters. But, your past move will consume you the more you continue down the path. Discover the dungeon mysteries while engaging with the other dungeon dwellers

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    91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,596 reviews2021
    Dev: Rarebyte
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    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Rad Horse Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Difficult 17.2%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 9.7%, Arcade 9.2%

  11. #11 Spelunky
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 16,651 reviews2013
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Cinnamon Pupper
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    89% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HollywoodDeme
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Daniels Šlosbergs
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    82% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    81% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
    Dev: Julian Edison
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    81% matchMixed70% of 142 reviews2020
    Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ab
    Windows

    Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.

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    80% matchVery Positive91% of 4,578 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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  27. #27 Afloat
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: oussdev
    Windows

    Afloat is an RPG dodging game with Roguelike elements where moving fast means staying alive! Sail on your trusty ice float, dodge quirky sea creatures, grab upgrades that shape your playstyle, meet charming travelers & unlock new playable characters and game modes as you sail toward warmer horizons.

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    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 reviews2015
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    78% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: Nicolas Zurek
    Windows

    Red Mercenary is a rogue-lite action-platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Explore and fight your way alone or with friends, up to 4 players online.

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.

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    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 445 reviews2014
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    76% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Bacon Games
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    Get ready to face Yokais of all shapes and sizes! A challenging platformer Roguelike that brings you up close to all Eastern legends as you go through procedurally generated levels!

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    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 749 reviews2025
    Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  34. #34 Between Gods
    76% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Bitboy Games
    Windows

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    75% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2025
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    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 844 reviews2017
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    73% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
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    74% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
    Dev: FourbitFriday
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    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    72% matchVery Positive91% of 21,044 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
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    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    71% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 81 reviews2016
    Dev: FobTi interactive
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 153 reviews2018
    Dev: Mode4Pub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Lorian PiercePub: Lorian Pierce
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    70% matchVery Positive82% of 743 reviews2014
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    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,809 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2021
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    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 224 reviews2024
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    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 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Roguelike 9.7%

  56. #56 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
    Dev: Nerdook Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11%, Co-op 10.8%

  57. #57 Abathor - Atlantis Landing
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 211 reviews2023
    Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

    Why similar: Difficult 16.3%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Platformer 10.3%, 4 Player Local 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%

  58. #58 The Last Game
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 94 reviews2024
    Dev: Frédéric Julian
    Windows · Mac

    Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 16.9%, Local Co-Op 12%, 4 Player Local 10.4%, Action 8.6%

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