- #1 Into the Necrovale
97% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 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%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Loot 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #2 The Slormancer
96% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action RPG 17.9%, Loot 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #3 UnderMine
96% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36%, RPG 16.6%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Funny 7.8%
- #4 Evil Wizard
95% matchVery Positive88% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Rubber Duck GamesPub: E-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd.
Windows
Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action RPG 14.7%, Dark Humor 12%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #5 Devious Dungeon 2
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Difficult 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #6 A Bastard's Tale
94% matchVery Positive81% of 384 reviews2015
Dev: No Pest Productions
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Difficult 37.4%, Indie 15%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #7 Tails of Iron
92% matchVery Positive88% of 14,278 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Action RPG 25.2%, Difficult 24.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Adventure 7.1%, RPG 6.2%
- #8 Undungeon
93% matchMixed64% of 375 reviews2021
Dev: Laughing MachinesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse.
Why similar: Difficult 19.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #9 Dungreed
91% 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: Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Difficult 19.6%, Roguelike 15.7%, Action 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.5%
- #10 Pale Coins
90% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Difficult 19.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Loot 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #11 Halls of Torment
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action RPG 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 8.6%
- #12 Eternal Step
91% 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 27.5%, Hack and Slash 15%, RPG 11.6%, Action RPG 9.5%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #13 Foregone
89% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Difficult 21.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 7.8%
- #14 Cedric & Odious
88% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Tameem HamouiPub: Cold And Old
Windows · Mac
Battle through a dark fantasy world as a resurrected warrior king. Once loyal friends, you now serve at the mercy of Odious, a brilliant but corrupt sorcerer. Master tactical combat and magical artifacts in this challenging action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action RPG 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Funny 10.8%, Lore-Rich 9.8%
- #15 In Celebration of Violence
87% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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: Difficult 26.4%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Roguelike 9.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #16 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Difficult 20%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action RPG 14%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #17 Salt and Sanctuary
84% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 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 42%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 11.5%, Action 7.8%
- #18 Unworthy
85% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.
Why similar: Difficult 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 19%, RPG 14.4%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 9.9%
- #19 Bleak Sword DX
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 647 reviews2023
Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action 7.8%, Medieval 7%
- #20 Buff Knight Advanced
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Buff Knight Advanced is a 2D Pixel RPG where you’re constantly on the move. Kill the invading monsters with your sword or by timing your use of spells carefully! As you progress the game becomes more intense with stronger and uglier monsters!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13%, RPG 9.6%
- #21 Skul: The Hero Slayer
82% 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: Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Difficult 16%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action 11.3%
- #22 Apple Slash
82% matchVery Positive96% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action RPG 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
- #23 Death Must Die
80% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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 29.3%, Action RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Loot 11.1%, RPG 9.3%
- #24 Indemon Tales
81% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action RPG 21.5%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, RPG 10.9%
- #25 Heroes of Loot
83% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Loot 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #26 Hyper Light Drifter
79% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Difficult 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 8.4%, Adventure 6.8%
- #27 Hero Siege
81% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action RPG 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, RPG 8.3%, Difficult 7.2%
- #28 Death by Scrolling
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 175 reviews2025
Dev: Terrible Toybox NZPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.3%, Dark Humor 28.3%, Action 17.6%, Funny 13.3%, 2D 7.3%
- #29 Break the Empire
77% matchVery Positive92% of 122 reviews2025
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Action 11.3%
- #30 Heretical
77% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 35.2%, Action RPG 24.3%, Loot 13.1%, Medieval 8.5%, RPG 7.5%
- #31 Dwerve
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 551 reviews2022
Dev: Half Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action RPG 17%, Difficult 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%
- #32 Eldest Souls
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,167 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Difficult 24.3%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Lore-Rich 8.2%
- #33 God Of Weapons
73% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action RPG 43.3%, RPG 27.1%, Action 15.6%, Combat 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #34 Nasty Rogue
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, Action RPG 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, RPG 11.8%, Adventure 9.8%
- #35 Greed
76% matchMixed67% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Greed is a roguelite game that invites you to wield multiples weapons and unique spells as you fight unknown enemies through challenging environments.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 72.7%, Action 19.5%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #36 Striving for Light
73% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action RPG 21%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Loot 10.4%, RPG 8.2%
- #37 Devious Dungeon
74% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Difficult 33.7%, Action RPG 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 9.1%
- #38 The Curse Of Yendor
75% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.7%, Loot 18.6%, Roguelike 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, RPG 7.7%
- #39 Swag and Sorcery
75% matchMixed54% of 3,233 reviews2019
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.4%, Funny 18.9%, RPG 15.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Adventure 11.4%
- #40 Folk Hero
71% matchVery Positive85% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Chudo-Yudo GamesPub: Targem Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one try.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30%, Action RPG 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, RPG 8.5%
- #41 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 8.8%
- #42 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Difficult 21.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #43 Dragon Is Dead
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 677 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 29.7%, Action RPG 19.7%, Roguelike 10%, RPG 7.9%, Difficult 7.8%
- #44 Good Night, Knight
73% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: RedEmberPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
A dynamic hack-and-slash adventure that mixes procedural generation with hand-made scenarios and a darkly humorous story. Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, threatening enemies with unique movesets and a vast array of game-changing items to discover.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, RPG 11.6%, Dark Humor 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Adventure 8.6%
- #45 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
71% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21%, Action RPG 16.7%, Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 14.5%, Action 11%
- #46 Dunjungle
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Difficult 40.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #47 Loot River
71% matchMixed68% of 450 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Difficult 48.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, RPG 13.4%, Action 8.1%
- #48 RESTLESS SOUL
69% matchVery Positive92% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Fuz GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Funny 10%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #49 StormEdge
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
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: Difficult 23.5%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action RPG 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelike 8%
- #50 Eastern Exorcist
68% matchVery Positive84% of 6,714 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: 84%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 9.2%, Action 8.2%
- #51 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Difficult 25.9%, Side Scroller 23%, Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 8.1%, Medieval 7.7%
- #52 Guild of Darksteel
70% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Igor SandmanPub: Digerati
Windows
Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.
Why similar: Difficult 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Action RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, RPG 8.3%
- #53 Hack, Slash, Loot
72% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Roguelike 30.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Difficult 14.6%, RPG 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%
- #54 Don't Die, Collect Loot
66% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Dan MarchandPub: indie.io
Windows
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Action RPG 17.5%, Loot 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #55 A Violent Revelry
69% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action RPG 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, RPG 8.9%
- #56 bit Dungeon
68% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Action 27.9%, Adventure 24.8%, Indie 14.4%
- #57 GRAVEN
67% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.1%, RPG 19.3%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #58 Grim Clicker
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,845 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 83.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, RPG 13.8%, Indie 5.5%
- #59 Bravery and Greed
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.8%, Action RPG 16.8%, Loot 11%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #60 Madness
70% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.
Why similar: Action 21.9%, RPG 19.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13%