- #1 Noita
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Physics 15%, Gun Customization 12.9%, Perma Death 12.7%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 12.4%
- #2 Magicite
96% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Roguelike 19.2%, Crafting 16.5%, Perma Death 15.9%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #3 Signs of Danger
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slow Rush
Windows · Mac · Linux
Drop onto dangerously reactive alien planets where every pixel is physically simulated. Craft wild guns and abilities that melt, burn, freeze and blow up hostile creatures or destroy entire levels - solo or with up to three friends in chaotic 4-player online and couch co-op.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.6%, Physics 17.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Crafting 9.5%
- #4 Curse Rounds
95% 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: Perma Death 30.2%, Roguelike 20.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #5 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
94% matchVery Positive85% of 2,895 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: Roguelike 25.5%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 17%, Difficult 15.4%, Crafting 8.1%
- #6 Dive The Depths
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: FrizuoPub: Starpixel Studios
Windows
Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?
Why similar: Perma Death 15.7%, Difficult 14%, Roguelike 13.5%, Physics 12.8%, Crafting 11.1%
- #7 Hecaton
94% 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: Perma Death 22.2%, Roguelike 21.5%, Difficult 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #8 Dunjungle
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 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: Perma Death 21.5%, Difficult 17.8%, Roguelike 17%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #9 Stonegeon 迷石地牢
91% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: 面包鱼工作室
Windows
Stonegeon is a 2D action game with adventures in the dungeon. By fighting monsters, collecting resources, making items, searching treasure chests in the dungeon, and finally to the deepest part of the dungeon, unlock the long sealed secret.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.3%, Crafting 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Indie 7.4%, Action 7.3%
- #10 MEAT MAN
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PyrotechnicGames
Windows
Blast through hordes of skeletons in this action-roguelike shoot em up where random upgrades will decide your playthrough. Choose a bullet type to start with and add improvements to your gun and body as you fight through increasingly difficult waves of skeletons on your way to hell.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Perma Death 11.7%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
- #11 Mouse Curser
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CapsuleCollapse
Windows
Your movement is controlled like a mouse cursor. You will earn money for killing enemies which will let you pay for weapons and spells. Mix and match magics to convert this bullet hell into a bullet heaven.
Why similar: Gun Customization 24.8%, Perma Death 18%, Difficult 16%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #12 Nanima
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Precism
Windows
Nanima is a physics-based nanomachine builder where creativity drives combat. Loot and add gear to your ship as you go, with full control over how you dish out damage and move through the harsh microbial world that is the human appendix.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.9%, Physics 18.7%, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.5%
- #13 Cyber Strider
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Lorian PiercePub: Lorian Pierce
Windows
Blast your enemies! Create the ultimate build! Travel to the edge of space, in this epic rogue-lite action packed bundle of chaos inspired by slay the spire & FTL.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Physics 17%, Difficult 16.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%
- #14 Seedovia
87% 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: Roguelike 21.5%, Difficult 18.9%, Perma Death 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #15 Roguelands
88% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 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: Roguelike 24%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Perma Death 9.8%, Difficult 9.8%
- #16 PUNK
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Balazs Sabransky
Windows
PUNK is an open world bullet hell action roguelike. Fight vicious creatures, explore diverse biomes, hone your movement skills, manage resources, tinker with weapons and gadgets to upgrade your tiny ship until you become the apex predator of this strange, alien world.
Why similar: Gun Customization 18.9%, Physics 16.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 15.1%, Crafting 11.1%
- #17 GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabe
Windows · Linux
GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in frantic 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!
Why similar: Roguelike 24%, Perma Death 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #18 Magic Rune Stone
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: eFun Studio
Windows
This is an action rogue-lite adventure game where you will play different roles with different equipment and blessings.You will constantly challenge powerful enemies and kill bosses. The game comes with a "Survivors Mode". One game, double the fun. I hope you like it.
Why similar: Roguelike 28%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Magic 10.1%, Action 9.6%
- #19 Seishin Destiny
85% 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: Difficult 19.4%, Roguelike 18.5%, Perma Death 17.6%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #20 Wacky Wizarding Dungeon
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: FunnyShoeBird
Windows
a roguelike game which sees the player fight many cool / awesome enemies including many varieties of rat. theres a new cool update coming out soon(ish) too
Why similar: Roguelike 32.6%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Magic 13.6%, Action 8.2%
- #21 ScourgeBringer
82% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Action 10.6%, Difficult 9.7%
- #22 Deadly Racing Duel
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: DDRACEPub: kovalevviktor
Windows
Deadly Racing Duel - in the role of a racer who conquers circuit auto racing, you accept challenge after challenge in order to prove how good a racer you are.
Why similar: Difficult 35.2%, Roguelike 34.7%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Indie 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #23 An Action Roguelite for when you have 20 minutes to spare
81% 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: Perma Death 31.4%, Difficult 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Roguelite 6.9%
- #24 Rune Fighters
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SebyFlyFly
Windows
Rune Fighters is a magical action-packed run'n'cast adventure game set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Use self-created spells to burn your friends or fight waves of enemies in the arena, and restore peace in the fiend-filled medieval-fantasy world through the campaign.
Why similar: Gun Customization 30.7%, Physics 25.9%, Crafting 14.6%, Magic 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #25 Scourgefall
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amarodil
Windows
In this challenging RPG-Platformer Permadeath Roguelike, you’ll collect resources, craft, explore, and fight for your life through challenging, procedurally generated levels with up to four players at a time, unlocking customization options to help you in future adventures! How deep can you delve?
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Crafting 21.5%, Roguelike 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
- #26 Anvil Survivors
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trina Interactive
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven where your best friend is a cat. Fight through hordes to collect weapons, armor, and scrolls. Reach the Anvil, risk it all to upgrade your gear for god-like power, and let your adorable (and sometimes lazy) fluffy companion handle the looting. Chaos, crafting, and kitties!
Why similar: Crafting 20.3%, Perma Death 19.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #27 Ogre Chambers 2222
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Roguelike 21.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Perma Death 11.9%, Gun Customization 11.5%
- #28 Slimeblade
79% 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: Perma Death 27.3%, Roguelike 24.4%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Physics 10.7%, Roguelite 6.2%
- #29 Spider Monkey
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chosen Masters GamesPub: CM Games
Windows · Linux
A physics-based action roguelike where every swing, shot, and mistake is driven by real momentum. Master web-slinging movement, chaotic combat, and unforgiving physics in a game that’s easy to start — and brutally hard to master.
Why similar: Perma Death 20%, Physics 16.9%, Gun Customization 14.4%, Difficult 14.3%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #30 Gun Garden
78% 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: Roguelike 26.4%, Action Roguelike 20%, Difficult 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 8.1%
- #31 RANDOBOUNCE
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Eagle Studio
Windows
RANDOBOUNCE is a fast-paced, arcade, score-attack roguelike where you bounce uncontrollably while crafting the most ridiculous, overpowered weapon possible. Survive, rack up points, and let the chaos unfold!
Why similar: Roguelike 21.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Gun Customization 12.7%, Perma Death 10.2%
- #32 Fightfinity
76% 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: Roguelike 41.5%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, 2D 5.9%, Action 5.1%
- #33 Skelly Selest
77% 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: Roguelike 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Perma Death 16.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #34 Risk of Rain (2013)
76% matchVery Positive93% of 29,799 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: Roguelike 28%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Perma Death 15%, Difficult 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #35 Orbit Express
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nebula Nomad Games
Windows
Orbit Express is a physics-based roguelike game. Pilot your delivery spacecraft through a procedurally generated galaxy, creating a unique challenge every time you play. Avoid collisions, upgrade your craft, mind your fuel, and master your flying skills, all for a minimum wage!
Why similar: Perma Death 28.5%, Roguelike 25.1%, Physics 18.7%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Difficult 4.6%
- #36 RuneBound
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NorthWard Studios
Windows
Traverse the Nine Norse Realms in this action-roguelike bullet Hel. Loot weapons from your fallen foes, enchant, customize, and enhance them with Runes. Craft the ultimate build to survive and challenge the very Gods...
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.6%, Perma Death 16.9%, Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Action Roguelike 11%
- #37 Huedini
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JuiceGoose
Windows
Huedini is a colour-matching action roguelike game. Play as Huedini, a powerful wizard with the ability to change his colour. By matching your colour, to that of the enemies you can absorb their colour essence. By combining these colour essences into the correct combination, you can cast spells.
Why similar: Roguelike 22.7%, Difficult 20.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Perma Death 10%
- #38 Steel Circuit
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MammalProductions
Windows
In "Steel Circuit" You control a resilient robot on a mission to overthrow a malevolent rogue AI. Craft potent weaponry, battle enemy robots, and explore the facility to reclaim it for unseen benefactors. Beware, death comes at a high price!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Roguelike 19.4%, Difficult 18.7%, Crafting 16%, Action Roguelike 13.7%
- #39 Hell Bug
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Artisan Knights Studios
Windows
Hell Bug is a simple roguelite shooter where you build a swarm of chaos from the remains of your enemies. Designed as a basic arcade style experience, you focus on crushing mutant bugs and unlocking defeated bosses' children, as powerful new allies. Each bug has a story, some shouldn't be told.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 18.7%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #40 MOTHERGUNSHIP
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,603 reviews2018
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.4%, Crafting 15.9%, Perma Death 15.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 12.1%
- #41 Super Polished
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Clean, Quota, Upgrade, Repeat. Super Polished is a Top-down cleaning roguelite where you clean up while the mess is still being made.
Why similar: Roguelike 22%, Difficult 20.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Perma Death 11.3%
- #42 Orbit Run
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.6%, Physics 15%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Crafting 11%
- #43 Corvian Curse
71% 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: Roguelike 25.6%, Perma Death 25.2%, Difficult 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #44 1 Billion Spells
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Icedrop Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can a freshman wield the power of magic? Enrol in the academy and create your own crazy, fancy, weird, and powerful spells. Battle rogue magical creatures in this strategic arena survival roguelite.
Why similar: Gun Customization 25.1%, Roguelike 18.9%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Sandbox 9.3%, Crafting 8.1%
- #45 Astral Ascent
69% matchVery Positive95% of 8,306 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 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: Perma Death 20.1%, Difficult 16.9%, Roguelike 16.3%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Magic 8.7%
- #46 Whackerball
71% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.2%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Perma Death 14.6%, Physics 12%, Action 9.7%
- #47 Nuclear Throne
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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: Roguelike 27.4%, Difficult 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Perma Death 8.8%
- #48 Poppidemic
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CKana Games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced action-roguelike. Quickly identify and eliminate the infected balloons, draft new hazards between rounds, and spend your gold wisely to build a strong roster.
Why similar: Roguelike 33.8%, Perma Death 28.8%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Action 10.4%, 2D 6.4%
- #49 Helmet Head
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Difficult 17%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #50 Wizard Cats
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BigFrogg Studios
Windows · Mac
Craft limitless spells! Destroy hordes of enemies and duel other master wizards!
Why similar: Crafting 22.6%, Roguelike 14.9%, Perma Death 14.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Magic 10.9%
- #51 Vector Prospector
70% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: SpinAttack Studio
Windows · Mac
Vector Prospector is an arcade action roguelite with simple, precise movement that rewards skill and quick thinking. Unlock powerups and ships to explore the caverns beneath an alien world, collect the five green gems, and escape alive.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.8%, Roguelike 21.5%, Difficult 17.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Action 6.1%
- #52 Spirits Abyss
68% matchVery Positive96% of 424 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: Roguelike 21.4%, Difficult 19.8%, Perma Death 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #53 Risk the Dark
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: CafPain
Windows
Risk the Dark is an action-filled top-down roguelite set in harrowing darkness. Struggle to escape a shadowy, monster-infested cave while battling threat after threat. Using a variety of weapons, melee, as well as interactions with NPCs and items, light your way and Risk the Dark.
Why similar: Roguelike 20%, Difficult 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Perma Death 8.7%
- #54 Dungreed
68% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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: Roguelike 26.7%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Difficult 11%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #55 Rogunky
67% 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: Roguelike 27%, Difficult 25.1%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Perma Death 8.8%, Action 6.6%
- #56 Skul: The Hero Slayer
66% 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: Roguelike 22.4%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 8.4%
- #57 Elemental Shifter
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BYG Bang Games
Windows
Elemental Shifter is a top-down 2D roguelite where you harness the power of 'Elemental Shifting' adapting your abilities based on the last damage you took. Choose your path, battle mages, grow stronger, discover new weapons and defeat powerful bosses on your way to the Mage King.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Roguelike 16.6%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #58 Flinthook
68% 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 24.2%, Roguelike 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Action 7.5%
- #59 Hector The Cat - Treasure Hunter
66% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Orion Games 974
Windows
Hector the Cat: Treasure Hunter is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels to gather as many Treasure you Can and become the Best Treasure Hunter.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.4%, Difficult 24.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 5.1%