- #1 Hecaton
97% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: NWatch Games
Windows
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 23.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 15%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 10.4%
- #2 Risk of Rain (2013)
96% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 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 26.4%, Roguelike 20.2%, Perma Death 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Difficult 7.4%
- #3 Caveblazers
96% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 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 20.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Perma Death 12.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #4 Spirits Abyss
95% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 19.1%, Roguelike 15.3%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Perma Death 11.3%, Difficult 10.8%
- #5 Legend of Dungeon
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,637 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 25.6%, Roguelike 19.9%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Perma Death 9.8%, 4 Player Local 6.1%
- #6 Spelunky
94% matchVery Positive92% of 16,534 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 25.8%, Roguelike 20.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Difficult 11.2%
- #7 Roguelands
93% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 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 26.6%, Roguelike 20%, Co-op 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Perma Death 6.8%
- #8 Vagante
92% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #9 Corvian Curse
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelike 19.9%, Perma Death 16.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Difficult 11%
- #10 Rogue Glitch Ultra
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 13.1%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Platformer 9%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #11 Flinthook
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Roguelike 15.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Roguelite 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #12 Magicite
89% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 18.9%, Perma Death 12.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Co-op 8.3%
- #13 Deep Dark Dungeon
89% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
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 23.4%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 9.4%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #14 Dungreed
87% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 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 33%, Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Difficult 6.6%
- #15 Bard's Gold
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #16 GONNER2
86% matchMixed69% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 10.4%, Difficult 9.2%, Platformer 8.8%
- #17 Pit of Ascension
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Powerdive Games
Windows
Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Perma Death 15.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Roguelite 9%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
- #18 Nuclear Throne
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelike 22.4%, Difficult 12%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #19 A Wizard's Lizard
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Perma Death 9.2%, RPG 5.4%
- #20 Curse Rounds
83% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: TENTACLES INTERACTIVE
Windows
A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Perma Death 24.5%, Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 5%
- #21 Rogunky
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiroxas
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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 21.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 8%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #22 Astral Ascent
82% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Perma Death 13.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%
- #23 Voody Hex
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toropipou Games
Windows
Voody Hex is a roguelite plateformer. Enter into a voodoo cabaret and curse yourself to increase difficulty. You cannot attack - Your only way to survive is to dodge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Perma Death 10.2%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #24 20XX
81% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 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 28.8%, Platformer 14.8%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #25 Seishin Destiny
81% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Bacon Games
Windows
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!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 16.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Perma Death 13.1%, Local Co-Op 12.4%
- #26 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelike 24.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #27 Red Mercenary
80% 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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Perma Death 19.2%, Roguelike 17.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #28 Wizard of Legend
79% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 16.4%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Difficult 7%
- #29 Spelunky 2
77% matchVery Positive93% of 21,543 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Difficult 11.2%, Local Co-Op 11%, Platformer 10.5%
- #30 An Action Roguelite for when you have 20 minutes to spare
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Cinnamon Pupper
Windows
Dive, jump n' shoot, an Action Roguelite for when you only have 20 minutes to spare. Blast beasties, create builds, grow OP. Get a quick session during that dead empty time between appointments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Perma Death 22.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action 6.2%
- #31 Afloat
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: oussdev
Windows
Afloat is a RPG dodging game with Rouge-like 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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelike 22.3%, Difficult 10%, Roguelite 7.9%, Platformer 7.6%
- #32 Darkest Mine
75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Rooster Games
Windows
Darkest Mine is a roguelite action-plateformer with built-in co-op. Fight your way through monster-filled shadowy caves, take your pick from a large panel of abilities and weapons, adapt your choices, and create unique expeditions!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Co-op 12%, Platformer 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%
- #33 Our Darker Purpose
76% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2014
Dev: Avidly Wild Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG!When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelike 26.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 5.8%
- #34 Carrot Survivors
73% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Carrot Games
Windows · Linux
The zombie carrot situation has gotten out of control! Team up with friends and NPCs to fight with you in this new survivors-like: Grow your arsenal before the horde crushes you, unlock characters with unique weapons and explore a factory full of machines to harness the power of Progress!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Roguelite 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #35 GhostGame
75% 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: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 17.1%, Perma Death 14.4%, Roguelite 8.7%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #36 RAD: Repeat After Death
74% matchNo user 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
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #37 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
74% 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 22.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Co-op 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%
- #38 Gun Crate Raccoon
73% 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 25.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 11%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #39 Rogueformer
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Daniels Šlosbergs
Windows
Rogueformer is a 2D, procedurally generated, platformer where a magical, living ice cube develops a range of unique perks that help it survive in a cruel, destructible environment, filled with all sorts of foes and curses.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Platformer 10%
- #40 Skul: The Hero Slayer
71% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 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 33.6%, Roguelike 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Roguelite 9.2%, Difficult 7.6%
- #41 Catacomb Kids
73% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Difficult 6.7%
- #42 Fightfinity
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Royalty Game Factory
Windows
Fightfinity is a fast-paced action roguelike where you survive relentless enemy waves, build powerful combinations, and push your limits through increasingly challenging floors.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.7%, Roguelike 36.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 6.8%, Action 4.6%
- #43 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Roguelike 25.7%, Perma Death 14.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelite 5.3%
- #44 Kingdom Heroes
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fuchs Productions
Windows
Kingdom Heroes is a fantasy medieval survivor-like blending action, exploration, kingdom management, and local co-op for up to 4 players. Battle massive hordes, vote on the group's fate, build your kingdom, and dominate other players through asynchronous multiplayer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelike 23.2%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Roguelite 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #45 30XX
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelike 14%, Platformer 9%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #46 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
71% matchMixed63% of 2,357 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Roguelike 14.8%, Co-op 11.9%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #47 Seedovia
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 20.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Perma Death 13.1%, Roguelite 10%
- #48 Wanderling
69% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Perma Death 18.6%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Platformer 10%
- #49 Gourds Up
68% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Bagel Bits Bakery
Windows · Linux
Gourds up is a 2D shooter, with many roguelike-y elements. You will progress through runs by choosing the next rooms, through the form of cards, that you will fight in, allowing for more strategy during the run. Get random weapons and upgrades, and just don't die!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Roguelike 22.6%, Perma Death 9.9%, Action 9.4%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #50 The Dungeoning
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.4%, Roguelike 20.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Roguelite 9%, Action 7.9%
- #51 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
69% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Perma Death 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #52 Gun Garden
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
Gun Garden is a dungeon crawler top-down shooter with rogue-like elements. Explore rooms, find gear, fight enemies, and level up your stats as you progress through the various floors, attempting to find the lost treasure of the Gun Garden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelike 24%, Difficult 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 7.5%
- #53 Dark Scrolls
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 19%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 8.5%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #54 Slimeblade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Monster Games
Windows
One weapon against the horde. Pick your favorite from 30+ and survive wave after wave in this roguelite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Roguelike 22.2%, Perma Death 20.5%, Roguelite 11%, Action 5.4%
- #55 Roguelyte
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: TyranicallPub: Amsomnia
Windows
A fast 2D roguelite where you move, dodge, and auto-attack through endless waves, stacking upgrades and scary bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.5%, Roguelike 28.5%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 7.6%
- #56 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
66% matchVery Positive95% of 169 reviews2023
Dev: Molton Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 13%, Perma Death 12.1%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Difficult 8.2%
- #57 Later Elevator
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: blinyadebil
Windows
Find your daughter in the 100-floor afterlife hotel. Clue-based platformer rogue-like.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Roguelite 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #58 Sparklite
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%