- #1 Bastion
97% 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: RPG 37.5%, Action 26.2%, Indie 21.1%, Adventure 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its incredible soundtrack and isometric action, it shares the narrative-driven dungeon-crawling feel of Deathbat.
- #2 Hyper Light Drifter
96% 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: Adventure 30.4%, RPG 26%, Action 23.4%, Indie 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar top-down perspective with intense, skill-based combat and a mysterious, atmospheric world.
- #3 Death's Door
96% 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: RPG 37.1%, Adventure 26.7%, Action 26.4%, Indie 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down action game captures the Zelda-like exploration and challenging combat found in the seed game.
- #4 Torchlight II
95% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: RPG 62.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Action 14.4%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Diablo-style action RPG that excels at the dungeon-crawling and loot-gathering mechanics central to the seed game.
- #5 Crypt of the NecroDancer
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,253 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Indie 30.3%, Action 19%, Adventure 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: It blends rhythm-based mechanics with dungeon crawling, perfect for players who enjoy the musical influence of the seed game.
- #6 Grim Dawn
93% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: RPG 72.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action RPG provides the gritty, combat-heavy experience that fans of the Deathbat theme will appreciate.
- #7 Wayward Souls
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Action 27.5%, Indie 20.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, action-packed dungeon crawler that rewards precise combat and exploration.
- #8 Brutal Legend
92% matchVery Positive93% of 20,004 reviews2013
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Why similar: Action 49.8%, Adventure 40.7%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the ultimate homage to heavy metal culture, featuring action-adventure gameplay and a distinct rock-and-roll atmosphere.
- #9 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
91% matchVery Positive88% of 17,864 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Action 36.6%, RPG 32.9%, Adventure 30.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines Zelda-like dungeon puzzles with a heavy metal aesthetic and visceral combat.
- #10 Children of Morta
90% 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: RPG 66%, Action 34%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action RPG that focuses on dungeon crawling and character progression in a dark, stylized world.
- #11 Knightin'+
91% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Action 35.6%, Indie 27.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, overhead dungeon crawler that leans heavily into the classic Zelda-inspired exploration style.
- #12 Songbringer
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
Why similar: RPG 63.4%, Action 36.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring procedurally generated dungeons and top-down combat that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #13 Victor Vran ARPG
89% matchVery Positive86% of 6,421 reviews2015
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Adventure 23.3%, Action 18%, Indie 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced action RPG emphasizes movement and combat skill, mirroring the overhead action of the seed game.
- #14 Overture
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Action 20.7%, Indie 16.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Casual 10%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action RPG that focuses on fast-paced dungeon crawling and character variety.
- #15 Evoland Legendary Edition
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,611 reviews2019
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Action 16.3%, Indie 11.8%, Casual 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game pays homage to the history of RPGs, featuring mechanics that evolve from classic Zelda-like exploration to modern action.
- #16 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
87% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 72.5%, Indie 15.1%, Adventure 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and a dark, story-rich fantasy world.
- #17 Viking Vengeance
86% matchMixed57% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Lowpoly Interactive
Windows
Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Action 30.2%, Indie 18.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features brutal hack-and-slash combat and a gritty, mythological theme.
- #18 Skelly Selest
84% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Adventure 31.2%, Indie 29.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled action game that focuses on dungeon-crawling combat against hordes of enemies.
- #19 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
82% matchVery Positive90% of 37,290 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: RPG 74.5%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action RPG that provides a deep, satisfying dungeon-crawling experience with a mythological backdrop.
- #20 Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
84% matchMixed66% of 163 reviews2015
Dev: Hydro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.
Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 16.8%, Action 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that emphasizes grid-based movement and exploration.
- #21 TUNIC
79% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: RPG 58.3%, Action 24.8%, Indie 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that captures the sense of discovery and puzzle-solving found in classic dungeon crawlers.
- #22 Moonlighter
81% matchVery Positive82% of 21,581 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Adventure 27.5%, Action 21.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines shop management with satisfying top-down dungeon crawling and action-RPG combat.
- #23 Castle In The Darkness
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,266 reviews2015
Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Action 24.8%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 20.3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer that emphasizes exploration and combat in a dark, dungeon-like setting.
- #24 Super Dungeon Bros
83% matchMixed41% of 127 reviews2016
Dev: React GamesPub: Wired Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Super Dungeon Bros is a rock-themed dungeon brawler where a band of mighty rock bros must navigate the fantasy realm of Rökheim and its hellish dungeons to seek out epic loot, fight hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled Rock Stars!
Why similar: Adventure 30.3%, Action 29.5%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 19.4%
Why You'll Like It: A rock-themed dungeon crawler that focuses on cooperative action and chaotic combat.
- #25 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
80% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Adventure 22%, Action 20.4%, Indie 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler that focuses on atmospheric exploration and combat.
- #26 KRUM - Edge Of Darkness
81% matchMixed50% of 300 reviews2015
Dev: HA Studio Ltd.Pub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
It is a fun, hack and slash RPG game, аn action adventure with advanced combat tactics. You will face countless fearsome mobs and grotesque beasts, hidden deadly traps, powerful demon knights and dragons.
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Action 20.6%, Indie 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action RPG that features open-world exploration and dungeon-crawling elements.
- #27 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
78% matchVery Positive83% of 10,192 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 18%, Indie 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action RPG that focuses on monster hunting and dungeon exploration.
- #28 Titan Souls
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,486 reviews2015
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Why similar: Adventure 36.4%, Action 34.1%, Indie 25.7%, Casual 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that focuses on challenging, boss-focused combat and exploration.
- #29 Hell Clock
72% 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: RPG 64.4%, Action 35.6%
- #30 Hollow Knight
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Adventure 38.2%, Indie 36.1%, Action 25.7%
- #31 The Greater Good
77% matchVery Positive91% of 107 reviews2018
Dev: Sam Enright
Windows
The Greater Good is a stylized homage to classic turn-based RPGs. Comes complete with an epic story, optional superbosses, world map, NEW GAME+, and more. Unique graphics and a kickin' soundtrack make it look and sound like no other game.
Why similar: RPG 40%, Adventure 23%, Action 20.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #32 Crypt- The Black Tower
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: Endless Void Studios
Windows
Crypt is a 3rd person click to move adventure based RPG that takes you deep into the ancient and forgotten places of a long dead world. rise as an un-dead skeleton and begin your war path of magical carnage.
Why similar: RPG 33%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 19.8%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 13%
- #33 Skelattack
76% matchMixed61% of 142 reviews2020
Dev: Ukuza, Inc.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!
Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Action 36.7%, Indie 25.6%
- #34 Ellen and the Degenerates RPG
76% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2019
Dev: John ShieldsPub: Humdinger Games
Windows · Mac
A wonderfully ramshackle game about a rock and roll band and their stolen equipment.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Adventure 20%, Action 18.8%, Casual 15.7%, Indie 13.3%
- #35 Legends of Persia
79% matchVery Negative14% of 182 reviews2014
Dev: Sourena Game StudioPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Legends of Persia is a highly ambitious Action RPG Adventure which incorporating bloody battles, item usage, character building, and storyline incorporation. The storyline revolves around Keykhosro, the son of the Persian prince Siavosh, who in the name of his father’s blood seeks to take revenge upon Afrasiab, the king of Tooran.
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Action 20.6%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and dungeon exploration within a historical fantasy setting.
- #36 10,000,000
74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,355 reviews2013
Dev: EightyEightGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Indie 27.7%, Casual 20.8%, Action 11.2%
- #37 Skeletal Avenger
73% matchVery Positive81% of 255 reviews2021
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #38 Everhood
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,889 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄
Why similar: RPG 47%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 15.7%
- #39 EPΘCH
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Team Ryzal
Windows
With an inspired blend of Zelda + Souls + Metroidvania style gameplay, EPΘCH delivers a nostalgic single or online co-op action RPG experience.
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Adventure 24.1%, Action 22.6%, Indie 16.1%
- #40 Cross of the Dutchman
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 373 reviews2015
Dev: Triangle Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Cross of the Dutchman is an action adventure game based on the true story of the folk legend 'Pier Gerlofs Donia'. The story takes place in medieval Western Europe, in the province of Frisia, near the turn of the 16th century.
Why similar: Action 30%, Adventure 29.9%, Indie 19.9%, RPG 11.8%, Casual 8.4%
- #41 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
73% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows
An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Adventure 24.3%, Action 22.8%, Indie 15.8%
- #42 Instant Dungeon!
73% matchVery Positive87% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: With The Love StudiosPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
Why similar: Action 57.8%, Indie 42.2%
- #43 Devil Spire
69% matchVery Positive88% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #44 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
68% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Adventure 24.4%, Action 23.4%, Indie 12.2%
- #45 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
70% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Action 21.7%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #46 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 56.2%, Adventure 24.8%, Action 12%, Indie 7%
- #47 Super Dungeon Master Ace RPG
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Dave Gumble
Windows
Play the top-down RPG-Maker version of Dungeon Master and battle your way through over 30 levels and 20 hours of classic dungeon crawling. ZO KATH RA!
Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Adventure 18.7%, Action 18.1%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 12.9%
- #48 Reignbreaker
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: RPG 39%, Adventure 23.4%, Action 22.5%, Indie 15.1%
- #49 Dice Legends
64% matchVery Positive80% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: Big Bite GamesPub: Ad Luna
Windows
Dice Legends is a roguelike deckbuilder with RPG elements in which you become one of 3 heroes, use unique dice to activate cards, and unleash lethal combos to defeat hordes of enemies. Explore the world, collect epic loot, and uncover the mystery of the Last Human — the mage who changed the world!
Why similar: RPG 69%, Indie 31%
- #50 Soulcaster: Part I & II
71% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: MagicalTimeBean
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Take control of a squadron of epic summons in this unique take on dungeon crawling!
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #51 FATE
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,351 reviews2013
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.
Why similar: RPG 48.4%, Adventure 21%, Action 19.7%, Casual 11%
- #52 Swords & Bones
68% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Adventure 28%, Action 27.2%, Indie 12.7%
- #53 Crypt of the Serpent King
70% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: RPG 52.2%, Action 26.4%, Indie 21.4%
- #54 Dungeons of Sundaria
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 10.5%
- #55 Seals of the Bygone
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: rologfos
Windows · Mac
Class based survival roguelike! Void monsters sealed away for eons are awakening across the land! Pick a Sealer and put an end to the chaos!
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Action 22.6%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 16.6%
- #56 Holy Avenger
71% matchMostly Negative28% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Messier Games & Animations
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Based on the most successful Brazilian comics, Holy Avenger allows you to live all the saga from the comics in Hack and Slash / Beat 'em Up style, through the world of Arton in the universe of Tormenta to find the desired Ruby of Virtue.
Why similar: Adventure 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #57 Riptale
69% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Super God
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.
Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Action 36.2%, Indie 26.5%
- #58 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
66% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 87%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 2.8%