- #1 Hades
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 308,953 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 38.0 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: Mythology 18.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The original remains the closest match, pairing fluid isometric combat, Olympian boon synergies, repeated escape attempts, and a richly reactive cast of Greek gods.
- #2 Curse of the Dead Gods
96% matchVery Positive83% of 9,242 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Isometric 16%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its weighty isometric melee combat, cursed relic builds, trap-filled chambers, and dark mythological ruins make each run feel tense and tactical.
- #3 Ravenswatch
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 22,817 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.3%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Isometric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines top-down action roguelite runs, expressive hero kits, large build-defining upgrades, and dark reinterpretations of familiar folklore.
- #4 SWORN
95% matchVery Positive80% of 5,181 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Mythology 14.5%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 9.6%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelike 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This Arthurian action roguelite closely follows Hades-style room-to-room combat, upgrade choices, distinct heroes, and cooperative runs.
- #5 Dandy Ace
94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,324 reviews2021
Dev: Mad MimicPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.
Why similar: Isometric 15.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Action 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: This colorful isometric roguelite offers Hades-like chamber progression and wildly combinable magical cards for aggressive, build-focused combat.
- #6 Wizard of Legend
94% matchVery Positive91% of 21,075 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 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Roguelike 17.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelite 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Rapid spellcasting, elemental loadouts, and short skill-intensive dungeon runs offer a more arcade-like take on Hades' build experimentation.
- #7 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
93% matchVery Positive87% of 1,003 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike 12.1%, Isometric 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action roguelite mixes responsive isometric fighting with dice-powered upgrades and an imaginative gothic-fairytale world.
- #8 Ember Knights
92% matchVery Positive94% of 7,054 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Roguelite 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Fast, highly mobile dungeon combat and a huge pool of weapon modifications make its co-op-friendly runs especially rewarding for Hades fans.
- #9 Realm of Ink
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,766 reviews2026
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%, Isometric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its painterly presentation, lore-focused progression, and modular combat upgrades provide a stylish action-roguelite structure close to Hades II's flow.
- #10 Wizard of Legend 2
91% matchMixed52% of 2,577 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Isometric 12%
Why You'll Like It: It expands the original's spell-combo focus into 3D arenas, with elemental Arcana builds and fast runs that reward precise casting.
- #11 Dreamscaper
90% matchVery Positive88% of 3,185 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 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 21.3%, Roguelite 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Dream-themed dungeon dives combine dodge-heavy action, extensive weapon and ability customization, and between-run relationship progression.
- #12 暖雪 Warm Snow
89% matchVery Positive93% of 39,153 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Mythology 24.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 17%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its brisk hack-and-slash combat, relic-driven builds, and Chinese myth-inspired dark fantasy provide a similarly compelling run-based power curve.
- #13 Netherworld Covenant
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 727 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 15.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Action Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its isometric action, spectral companion mechanics, weapon variety, and persistent roguelite growth make it a strong dungeon-crawling alternative.
- #14 Heretical
88% matchVery Positive85% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Isometric 11.1%, Action RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy roguelite centers on challenging top-down combat, class-based builds, and repeated expeditions through hostile realms.
- #15 Children of Morta
87% matchVery Positive88% of 23,441 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Roguelite 12%
Why You'll Like It: While more story-led than Hades II, it delivers satisfying top-down combat, varied playable heroes, family-driven storytelling, and dungeon delving.
- #16 Rogue Legacy 2
86% matchVery Positive91% of 15,153 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.9%, Roguelike 23.5%, RPG 12%, Difficult 11.7%, Action 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its inheritance system turns each death into a new character build, complementing precise action-platforming with meaningful long-term progression.
- #17 UnderMine
86% matchVery Positive90% of 9,862 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 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: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Roguelite 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, RPG 6.4%, Roguelike 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down dungeon roguelite emphasizes readable room combat, relic combinations, gold-driven decisions, and gradual permanent progression.
- #18 Have a Nice Death
85% matchVery Positive86% of 10,816 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 29.3%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This stylish action roguelite offers sharp hack-and-slash encounters, memorable weapon builds, and a similarly humorous underworld workplace setting.
- #19 The Rogue Prince of Persia
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,920 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Roguelite 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 19.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Acrobatic combat, fluid movement, and constantly evolving upgrade choices create a polished roguelite loop for players who value Hades II's momentum.
- #20 Dead Cells
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 183,835 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 40.8 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 21.7%, Roguelike 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Souls-like 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its demanding combat, enormous weapon pool, and exceptionally replayable branching runs make it one of the strongest action-roguelite alternatives available.
- #21 Astral Ascent
83% matchVery Positive95% of 8,595 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 13.7%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vast spell-synergy system, responsive aerial combat, and recurring character interactions capture the buildcraft and repeat-run appeal of Hades II.
- #22 Death Must Die
82% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.3 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 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Isometric 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its Greek-inspired gods and escalating boon combinations strongly evoke Hades, translated into a bullet-heaven format centered on surviving massive hordes.
- #23 Rotwood
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,160 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its weapon-focused monster hunting and repeatable roguelite expeditions provide tactile melee combat with a greater emphasis on cooperative play.
- #24 Windblown
81% matchVery Positive89% of 10,402 reviews2024
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Isometric 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: From the creators of Dead Cells, this high-speed action roguelite delivers frantic encounters, weapon swaps, and deeply customizable run builds.
- #25 Trinity Fusion
81% matchVery Positive85% of 915 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: Three heroes with swappable abilities, parallel-world runs, and permanently unlockable options make its fast combat consistently varied.
- #26 Skul: The Hero Slayer
79% matchVery Positive93% of 57,659 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 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 27.3%, Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 17.8%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: Swapping between radically different skull forms creates dramatic build changes across its fast, boss-heavy roguelite runs.
- #27 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
78% matchVery Positive94% of 36,625 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.1%, Hack and Slash 33.5%, Action 10.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its exceptionally responsive combat, numerous character move sets, and extensive ability synergies make it a standout action roguelite despite its side-view perspective.
- #28 The Unliving
80% matchMixed62% of 903 reviews2023
Dev: RocketBrush GamesPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Raise the dead as a fearsome Necromancer in the dark world of The Unliving! Lead your undead armies into the endless fight in this rogue-lite action RPG game. Burn cities to ash with devastating magic spells, slay epic bosses and turn your enemies into morbid servants.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 10%, Isometric 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Commanding an undead army adds a distinctive twist to its dark isometric roguelite combat, boss battles, and escalating necromantic builds.
- #29 Cinderia
77% matchVery Positive88% of 5,261 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic 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 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%
- #30 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
77% matchVery Positive82% of 7,793 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Mythology 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #31 Hollow Knight: Silksong
76% matchVery Positive89% of 424,009 reviews2025
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 35.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Difficult 17%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #32 Rogue Spirit
79% matchVery Positive81% of 172 reviews2023
Dev: Kids With SticksPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Rogue Spirit is a 3D rogue-lite action game with light stealth elements. Play as the Ghost of the Prince of the Kingdom of Midra, possess enemy characters and absorb their unique skills to fight the evil presence that has corrupted your land.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.9%, Roguelike 30.7%, Action 13.9%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: Possessing enemies to access their combat styles gives this 3D action roguelite an inventive build system alongside brisk repeatable runs.
- #33 Blasphemous 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 21,782 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Souls-like 21.2%, Difficult 20.6%, Action RPG 17.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #34 Zengeon
78% matchMixed65% of 1,576 reviews2019
Dev: IndieLeague StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 12.1%, Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled dungeon crawler features combo-heavy top-down action, distinct heroes, and relic-based roguelite progression.
- #35 Grim Trials
74% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.2%, Mythology 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelite 10%
- #36 Mortal Shell II
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action RPG 21.7%, Difficult 11.3%, RPG 8.4%
- #37 Darkest Dungeon® II
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 27,056 reviews2023
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...
Why similar: Roguelite 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Roguelike 19.7%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Perma Death 8.4%
- #38 Savara
73% matchVery Positive88% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Roguelite 12%, Souls-like 9.3%
- #39 Ragnar
73% matchVery Positive85% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Fimbulwinter Games
Windows · Mac
In this epic Norse myth-inspired roguelike dungeon crawler, wield divine power to challenge Loki and uncover the secrets of the Nine Realms through the branches of Yggdrasil. Grow stronger and reshape Ragnarok’s fate with legendary weapons of the gods.
Why similar: Mythology 19%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%
- #40 Slay the Spire 2
72% matchMixed61% of 203,013 reviews2026
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 45.4 hrsMean: 79.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
Why similar: Roguelike 52.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Difficult 8.9%, Indie 3.1%
- #41 Titan Quest II
71% matchVery Positive81% of 18,334 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Mythology 28.9%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, RPG 7.9%
- #42 Garden of Witches
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,143 reviews2026
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%
- #43 Perseus: Titan Slayer
75% matchMixed64% of 376 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 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: Mythology 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #44 Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
71% matchVery Positive81% of 4,087 reviews2026
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience an action-RPG with roguelike elements where you live the double life of an adventurer and a merchant. Dive into vibrant dimensions to fight enemies, gather loot, and manage your backpack. Rebuild your shop and turn profits into gear for the next adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Action RPG 10%
- #45 Returnal™
71% matchVery Positive81% of 11,131 reviews2023
Dev: HousemarquePub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.
Why similar: Roguelike 28%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Roguelite 12.1%, Action 8.8%
- #46 Black Myth: Heaven
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 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: Hack and Slash 25%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 20%, RPG 13.8%, Action 11.2%
- #47 Halls of Torment
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,896 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.4 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 19.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Roguelike 16.6%, Action RPG 13.1%
- #48 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
69% matchVery Positive84% of 7,274 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.1%, Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action 21.3%, Difficult 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #49 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
69% matchVery Positive82% of 6,565 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.3%
- #50 Shadow of the Depth
70% matchMixed70% of 478 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 15.1%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #51 Striving for Light
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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 16.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #52 Hell Clock
66% matchVery Positive84% of 4,419 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Isometric 12.9%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #53 DISORDER
69% matchMixed50% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%
- #54 Neverinth
70% matchMixed69% of 1,104 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #55 Rogue Loops
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #56 Going Under
67% matchVery Positive90% of 4,174 reviews2020
Dev: Aggro CrabPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 11%
- #57 Slay the Minotaur
67% matchVery Positive92% of 220 reviews2024
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Slay the Minotaur is a challenging roguelike dungeon crawler set in ancient Greece. Survive the onslaught of the labyrinth. Upgrade your skills, earn ranks, and face the Minotaur in the ultimate game of cat and mouse!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Mythology 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #58 Bloody Heaven 2
67% matchVery Positive85% of 139 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 29.7%, Roguelike 27.6%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action 15%, RPG 6.3%
- #59 Hollow Survivors
66% matchVery Positive82% of 201 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelike 11.1%