- #1 Dead Cells
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for fast-paced, 2D action-roguelike combat and fluid movement that mirrors the intensity of the seed game.
- #2 Moonscars
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 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: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Difficult 21%, Action 13.5%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, atmospheric 2D world with punishing, skill-based combat that feels very similar to the seed game's aesthetic.
- #3 Skul: The Hero Slayer
96% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Roguelike 21.5%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a similarly fast-paced 2D action-roguelike loop with deep combat variety and challenging boss encounters.
- #4 Hades
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 303,627 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Mythology 14.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it offers the most polished action-roguelike combat loop and narrative integration in the genre.
- #5 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
95% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 48.5%, Difficult 31.1%, Action 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends souls-like difficulty with metroidvania exploration and a dark, moody fantasy setting.
- #6 Nine Sols
93% matchVery Positive94% of 41,041 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Difficult 37%, Dark Fantasy 21.9%, Mythology 19.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features high-skill, parry-focused combat and a distinct, stylized art direction that appeals to fans of precise action.
- #7 Eastern Exorcist
94% matchVery Positive84% of 6,739 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.9%, Difficult 13.1%, Violent 10.7%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a traditional Asian-inspired art style and focuses heavily on fluid, skill-based hack-and-slash combat.
- #8 Have a Nice Death
92% matchVery Positive86% of 10,602 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Combat 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action-roguelike that emphasizes fluid hack-and-slash mechanics and challenging boss fights.
- #9 Blasphemous 2
91% matchVery Positive90% of 18,296 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Difficult 42.5%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Combat 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, gothic atmosphere paired with challenging side-scrolling combat and intricate world design.
- #10 GRIME
91% matchVery Positive85% of 6,541 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Difficult 27.2%, 2.5D 25.5%, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Combat 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dark fantasy world featuring challenging, parry-heavy combat and rewarding character progression.
- #11 Summum Aeterna
90% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite that offers deep combat customization and challenging action sequences.
- #12 Arboria
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 770 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: Roguelike 17%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy roguelite features challenging third-person combat and a grim, atmospheric world.
- #13 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,848 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Difficult 19.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, melee-focused roguelike that utilizes a distinct cultural aesthetic and demanding combat systems.
- #14 Dreamscaper
88% matchVery Positive88% of 3,156 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelite 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Difficult 11.1%, Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that balances atmospheric storytelling with a diverse and satisfying combat system.
- #15 Dragon Is Dead
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 690 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelike 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Roguelite 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with dark fantasy themes and hack-and-slash combat that aligns well with the seed game's vibe.
- #16 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
86% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.4%, Difficult 28.3%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Dragons 7.7% ★, Action 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a hauntingly beautiful dark fantasy atmosphere paired with fluid, responsive combat mechanics.
- #17 Skelly Selest
86% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Roguelike 18%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelite 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult action-roguelike with a unique, retro-inspired aesthetic and intense combat.
- #18 Flame Keeper
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: Kautki CavePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Flame Keeper is a dynamic, action rogue-lite that sees you restore the Eternal Flame, stolen by creatures of shadow. Fight through a rogue's gallery of monsters in diverse biomes using fiery combat skills. No sweat for a lump of coal like you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, Combat 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that emphasizes fast combat and challenging, arena-style encounters.
- #19 Salt and Sanctuary
84% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Difficult 43%, Dark Fantasy 40.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Action 5.1%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A punishing 2D souls-like that captures the same sense of atmospheric dread and difficult combat found in the seed game.
- #20 FELLCHASER
84% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, 2.5D 15.3%, Difficult 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash dungeon crawler with roguelite elements that focuses on visceral combat.
- #21 Versebound
82% matchVery Positive98% of 83 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: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Mythology 14.1%, Difficult 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelike that incorporates bullet-hell elements into its challenging combat loop.
- #22 Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
83% matchVery Positive86% of 512 reviews2023
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 84.6%, Action 9.8%, Combat 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides fast-paced, retro-inspired action that mirrors the intensity and precision of the seed game's combat.
- #23 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
80% matchVery Positive83% of 7,440 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Mythology 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with intense combat and dark themes that fits the difficulty profile of the seed game.
- #24 The Vagrant
81% matchVery Positive90% of 8,587 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Action 13.9%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on fluid hack-and-slash gameplay with a strong emphasis on character movement and combo-based combat.
- #25 Unsouled
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
Why similar: Difficult 45.8%, Swordplay 35.8%, Combat 9.1%, Action 6%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, skill-based action-rpg that rewards players for mastering precise combat timing.
- #26 Shadow of the Depth
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.4%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down hack-and-slash game with roguelite progression that focuses on fast, responsive combat.
- #27 Netherworld Covenant
79% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Roguelike 17.6%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Roguelite 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-focused roguelike that emphasizes hack-and-slash mechanics and RPG-style progression.
- #28 Katana ZERO
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 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: Hack and Slash 42.4%, Difficult 29.5%, Violent 14.8%, Action 8.5%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-octane, one-hit-kill action that demands the same level of precision and pattern recognition as the seed game.
- #29 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
78% matchVery Positive93% of 41,070 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: 2.5D 45.4%, Dark Fantasy 28%, Difficult 13.3%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style metroidvania that provides deep RPG elements and satisfying, varied combat encounters.
- #30 Nightmare: The Lunatic
77% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 20.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #31 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
76% matchVery Positive98% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: Unframe
Windows · Mac
Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 11%
- #32 An Ankou
78% matchMixed68% of 608 reviews2023
Dev: AlkemiPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Death is not the end. You’ve been chosen as the Ankou, a servant of Death who aids lost souls using the tools of your old trade. Roam haunted lands to find resources, craft weapons, and slay hordes of demons in this action-exploration roguelike.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Roguelike 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Violent 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action-roguelike with a dark, atmospheric presentation and fast-paced combat.
- #33 Cinderia
74% matchVery Positive88% of 3,284 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, 2.5D 15.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #34 Nyran Survivors
77% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelike 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #35 Deflector
75% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, Difficult 18.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #36 Until You Fall
73% matchVery Positive94% of 3,293 reviews2020
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.1% ★, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Swordplay 14.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
- #37 Spiritfall
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Difficult 18.8%, Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #38 Rogue Loops
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 298 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
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: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
- #39 Hades II
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,012 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.6 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Roguelike 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Mythology 14%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #40 Scarlett's Dungeon
76% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15%, Difficult 14.4%, Roguelike 14%, Hack and Slash 13.5%
- #41 Katana Kata
75% 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: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Swordplay 18.4%, Violent 13.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 11.4%
- #42 Rogues Like Us
74% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #43 Death Must Die
69% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelike 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Roguelite 13.6%
- #44 Into the Necrovale
70% matchVery Positive86% of 593 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #45 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,458 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Difficult 44.6%, Dark Fantasy 37.3%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 3.3%
- #46 Corpse Keeper
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,399 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%
- #47 Pocket Rogues
71% matchVery Positive89% of 580 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #48 Castle of no Escape 2
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 456 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
- #49 Shattered Realm Rebirth
68% matchVery Positive94% of 83 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: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Atmospheric 5.5%
- #50 BloodRush: Undying Wish
68% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #51 Mortal Sin
66% matchVery Positive95% of 5,791 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #52 In Celebration of Violence
71% matchVery Positive87% of 506 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: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Difficult 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Roguelike 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%
- #53 Eternal Step
73% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: Difficult 31.8%, Roguelike 24.2%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Roguelite 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #54 Sole Saga
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Dev It With Cat
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Difficult 25.4%, Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 13.2%, Hack and Slash 10%
- #55 Heretical
67% matchVery Positive85% of 978 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10%
- #56 Mirror of Heaven
67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,098 reviews2024
Dev: EnjoyPlay LtdPub: Leyo Games
Windows
The Qi has awakened demons, they wreak havoc on our world. You traverse ancient realms with the aid of the "Kunlun Mirror," embarking on a journey of cultivation and acension to gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Swordplay 10.8%, 2.5D 10.5%
- #57 Perseus: Titan Slayer
69% matchMixed64% of 372 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Mythology 11.4%
- #58 Bloody Heaven 2
67% matchVery Positive85% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: ShaneGame
Windows
Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 25.1%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action 7.7%
- #59 NecroBouncer
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 134 reviews2022
Dev: Alchemy SheepPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Roguelike 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
- #60 Halls of Torment
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Roguelike 18%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Roguelite 12.1%