- #1 Hades
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 300,282 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.8 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 18.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original delivers the closest possible match with the same dash-heavy isometric combat, god-powered build variety, and story-rich roguelite structure.
- #2 Curse of the Dead Gods
96% matchVery Positive84% of 8,996 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 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 17.5%, Isometric 15.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its top-down melee combat, room-by-room dungeon runs, and risk-reward build choices make it one of the nearest mechanical cousins to Hades II.
- #3 Ravenswatch
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 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 24.9%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Isometric 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers stylish isometric action, distinct heroes with deep builds, and a dark fairy-tale atmosphere that scratches a very similar roguelite itch.
- #4 Wizard of Legend 2
95% matchMixed54% of 2,314 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 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 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Isometric 12%
Why You'll Like It: It keeps the first game's spell-combo-heavy action while moving even closer to Hades-style 3D arena combat and cooperative roguelite runs.
- #5 Wizard of Legend
94% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelike 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelite 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its blistering pace, dodge-centric combat, and highly combinable spell loadouts mirror the run-based experimentation that makes Hades II so replayable.
- #6 暖雪 Warm Snow
94% matchVery Positive93% of 38,449 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.1 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 24.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 17.4%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This fast Chinese-fantasy action roguelite shares Hades II's emphasis on fluid combat, synergistic upgrades, and repeated run mastery.
- #7 Dreamscaper
93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,143 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 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 21.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It pairs top-down action combat and run-based progression with a more introspective narrative framework, giving it a similar action-meets-story appeal.
- #8 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
92% matchVery Positive87% of 898 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 15.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Isometric 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its dark fantasy presentation, close-quarters action, and run-based upgrade structure make it a strong pick for players chasing Hades II's feel.
- #9 Realm of Ink
91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,886 reviews2024
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Mythology 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its stylish action, upgrade synergies, and character-driven roguelite progression make it one of the strongest modern alternatives to Hades II.
- #10 Ember Knights
91% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 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 22.6%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Roguelite 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This slick co-op-friendly action roguelite captures the same satisfying loop of quick room clears, mobility-focused combat, and incremental build crafting.
- #11 Death Must Die
90% 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: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 13.2%, Isometric 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It blends mythic flavor and godlike upgrade choices into a run-based structure that will appeal to players who enjoy Hades II's power fantasy.
- #12 SWORN
89% matchVery Positive80% of 4,211 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 14.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Roguelite 10%, Action Roguelike 9%, Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Arthurian-flavored isometric action, blessing-based builds, and a strong co-op roguelite loop make it feel very much in Hades II's lane.
- #13 Children of Morta
89% matchVery Positive89% of 22,582 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 16.2%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Though more action-RPG than pure roguelite, it combines isometric combat, family-driven storytelling, and repeat dungeon runs in a very Hades-friendly way.
- #14 Rogue Legacy 2
88% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 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 28.5%, Roguelike 23.3%, RPG 12.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Action 12%
Why You'll Like It: Its constant between-run progression and build-changing runs make it a great choice if your favorite part of Hades II is always growing stronger.
- #15 Astral Ascent
87% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its polished roguelite loop, flashy powers, and strong emphasis on assembling synergistic builds echo the progression appeal of Hades II.
- #16 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
85% matchVery Positive83% of 7,176 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 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: Mythology 17.7%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: It leans more bullet-heaven than Hades II, but its Norse myth theme and upgrade-stacking run structure still overlap nicely.
- #17 Dead Cells
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 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 20%, Roguelike 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 16.4%, Souls-like 12%
Why You'll Like It: While side-scrolling instead of isometric, it delivers the same addictive cycle of high-skill combat, build adaptation, and roguelite escalation.
- #18 Dandy Ace
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,302 reviews2021
Dev: Mad MimicPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 15.6%, Isometric 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Action 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: This flashy isometric roguelite centers on fast movement and mixing card-like powers into builds, much like Hades II's boon experimentation.
- #19 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
84% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: This dungeon-crawling action roguelite offers randomized runs, satisfying progression, and a strong hack-and-slash loop from an overhead perspective.
- #20 Have a Nice Death
84% matchVery Positive86% of 10,508 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 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 28.1%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 18%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It trades the isometric view for 2D, but its stylish combat, dark humor, and weapon-and-power build crafting fit the same action-roguelite audience.
- #21 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
82% matchVery Positive94% of 34,781 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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%, Hack and Slash 33.1%, Action 10.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Even in 2D, its exceptional combat flow, build variety, and highly replayable roguelite runs make it a great fit for Hades II fans.
- #22 Soulstone Survivors
81% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, Hack and Slash 13%
Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Hades II is becoming absurdly overpowered through layered upgrades, this run-based action game delivers that feeling in bulk.
- #23 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: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Fast roguelite runs and radically different playstyles from one build to the next give it a similar experimentation-driven appeal.
- #24 Perseus: Titan Slayer
83% matchMixed64% of 366 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its Greek-myth framing and action-roguelite structure make it an obvious thematic pick for anyone who wants more mythological run-based combat.
- #25 Rotwood
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,951 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 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 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This co-op action roguelite emphasizes responsive combat, gear progression, and repeated monster-hunting runs in a similarly polished arcade style.
- #26 Going Under
81% matchVery Positive90% of 4,013 reviews2020
Dev: Aggro CrabPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.9 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 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its top-down melee roguelite structure, punchy room combat, and upgrade-driven runs make it a lighter but still very relevant Hades II alternative.
- #27 Hollow Knight: Silksong
77% matchVery Positive89% of 400,178 reviews2025
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 35.1 hrsMean: 45.2 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 25.7%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #28 Bastion
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,901 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Isometric 19.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 10.7%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is not a roguelite, but Supergiant's isometric combat, narration, and stylish worldbuilding make it a natural lower-ranked recommendation for Hades II fans.
- #29 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: Hack and Slash 30.3%, Difficult 15.1%, Action RPG 11.8%, Souls-like 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its precise dash-focused combat and moody top-down world capture some of the same action-RPG energy, even without the roguelite framework.
- #30 Enter the Gungeon
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.5%, Action Roguelike 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Roguelite 9.7%, Difficult 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a more projectile-focused roguelite, but its room-by-room structure, dodge mastery, and run variety appeal to the same replay-minded crowd.
- #31 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Roguelike 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelite 9%, Difficult 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its top-down dungeon runs, unpredictable build synergies, and endlessly replayable roguelike structure make it a foundational pick for Hades II players exploring the genre.
- #32 Slay the Spire 2
75% matchVery Positive80% of 97,748 reviews2026
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 35.3 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 40.7%, Dungeon Crawler 25%, Roguelite 22.9%, Difficult 6.8%, Indie 3%
- #33 Hell Clock
76% matchVery Positive84% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Action RPG 17.2%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.2%
- #34 Blasphemous 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 17,676 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 18.9 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: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 19.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #35 Darkest Dungeon® II
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,172 reviews2023
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 34.7 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 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Roguelike 20.1%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Perma Death 8.8%
- #36 Savara
75% matchVery Positive89% of 536 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: Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Souls-like 10%
- #37 Netherworld Covenant
74% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #38 Shadow of the Depth
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 14.3%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #39 Returnal™
73% matchVery Positive81% of 9,957 reviews2023
Dev: HousemarquePub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 17.1 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 26.9%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action 8.5%
- #40 Titan Quest II
71% matchVery Positive84% of 15,961 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 31.1%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #41 Halls of Torment
70% 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: Roguelite 19%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action RPG 13%
- #42 Black Myth: Heaven
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 56 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 24.2%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 20.8%, RPG 14.1%, Action 11%
- #43 Ragnar
72% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
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 18.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%
- #44 The Rogue Prince of Persia
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,517 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 25.6%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 19.8%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Souls-like 6.8%
- #45 Death's Door
72% matchVery Positive93% of 21,056 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Souls-like 17.7%, Isometric 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Action RPG 12.8%
- #46 God of War Ragnarök
69% matchVery Positive88% of 44,606 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 42.8 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Mythology 32%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 8.1%, Action 7.7%
- #47 Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,519 reviews2025
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live the double life of a fearless adventurer and a crafty merchant! Dive into vibrant dimensions brimming with shiny loot and pesky enemies. Grow your shop, tinker with weapons and gadgets, as well as make your mark among a ragtag community of castaways.
Why similar: Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Action RPG 10.1%
- #48 UnderMine 2
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 767 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 22.6%, Roguelike 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Action 6.1%
- #49 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
69% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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%, Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action 19.5%, Souls-like 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #50 Neverinth
73% matchMixed69% of 1,090 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 14.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #51 DISORDER
71% matchMixed50% of 121 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 15.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Action Roguelike 11%
- #52 Trinity Fusion
70% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #53 Cinderia
67% matchVery Positive89% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Cinderia is a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration. Freely combine everything you can see—skills, combos, passives, and equipment—to create your own distinct fighting style. Darkness has swallowed the land, yet a faint glimmer still flickers among the ruins.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%
- #54 Striving for Light
67% 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 15.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #55 Heretical
67% 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 15.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Isometric 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
- #56 Rogue Loops
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 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 16.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelike 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%
- #57 Slay the Minotaur
67% matchVery Positive93% of 207 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 17.1%, Mythology 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelite 12.7%
- #58 Cult of the Lamb
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 121,567 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Dungeon Crawler 30%, Roguelite 28.5%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #59 Garden of Witches
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,282 reviews2025
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
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 19.9%, Roguelite 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 14%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
- #60 Dragon Is Dead
66% 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 19.3%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action RPG 11.6%