Games Like Have a Nice Death

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 18%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the combat and roguelike systems of the original, providing an experience that feels mechanically closest to the intensity of Have a Nice Death.

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: Metroidvania 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a definitive 2D action-roguelike, it offers the same level of fluid, responsive movement and weapon-based combat variety.

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: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for action-roguelikes, offering a similar blend of fast-paced combat, witty dialogue, and deep character progression.

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 29.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Metroidvania 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features fast-paced 2D action and a unique character-swapping mechanic that mirrors the frantic energy of scythe-based combat.

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 31.7%, Dark Humor 29.3%, Roguelite 17.2%, Funny 9.8%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines charming, dark-humor art with satisfying dungeon-crawling combat that feels both accessible and deep.

The Halloween spirit is missing! Play as Scary and help him save HallowTown. "Death or Treat" is a 2D action-roguelite and hack & slash, with handpainted environments and traditional animation. Explore all the worlds and defeat hordes of enemies using different weapons and skills.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Roguelike 19.1%, Cartoon 15.3%, Cartoony 11.5%, Combat 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the hand-drawn, dark-humor aesthetic and hack-and-slash gameplay loop centered around a stylized, supernatural world.

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: Metroidvania 36.4%, Platformer 13%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, Cartoony 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent 2D platformer that provides a similar sense of progression and challenging, roguelike dungeon exploration.

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The combat mechanics are heavily inspired by platform fighters, offering a fast, punchy feel that aligns well with the game's hack-and-slash nature.

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 37.6%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 20.2%, Cartoony 10.4%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on tight, skill-based melee combat in a dark, atmospheric setting that rewards precision and timing.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D 10.9%, Action 8.5%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-intensity 2D action with a strong focus on parrying and fluid movement, perfect for fans of challenging combat.

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 33.9%, Cartoony 26.4%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Action 7.7%, Combat 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While in 3D, it perfectly captures the quirky, dark-fantasy humor and tight combat mechanics found in the seed game.

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: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 14.3%, Cartoony 13.6%, Hack and Slash 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes fast-paced 2D movement and combat, focusing on fluid action and replayability.

Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 10.9%, Combat 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The stunning hand-drawn art style paired with challenging hack-and-slash roguelike combat makes it a strong thematic and mechanical match.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric 2D experience with a heavy emphasis on melee combat and challenging boss encounters.

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 55.4%, Roguelite 24.9%, Roguelike 4.5%, Funny 4%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D dungeon-crawler with deep progression systems and satisfying, rhythmic combat.

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Cartoony 11.5%, Funny 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides fast-paced, high-energy action-roguelike gameplay with unique and memorable boss encounters.

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: Metroidvania 62.1%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D 10.2%, Action 8.9%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action game with a dark, death-centric theme that fits the tone of the seed game perfectly.

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Roguelike 22.9%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Roguelite 14.5%, Platformer 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic 2D action-roguelike that offers a massive variety of weapons and upgrades to keep every run feeling fresh.

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: Action Roguelike 23%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D action-roguelike with a focus on build variety and visceral hack-and-slash combat.

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 31%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that shares the dark, death-themed aesthetic and addictive loot-based progression.

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Funny 16.6%, Platformer 14%, Action 9.1%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania with a focus on exploration and combat in a stylized afterlife setting.

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: Action Roguelike 27%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Funny 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the corporate satire and dark humor of the seed game while maintaining a solid roguelike structure.

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: Metroidvania 29.9%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Combat 15%, Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: It features stunning 2D art and challenging, deliberate combat that fits the dark, gothic tone of the seed game.

Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.4%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Dead Cells, this game offers high-octane, fast-paced action-roguelike gameplay.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.4%, 2D Platformer 24.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Action 9.7%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though not a roguelike, its fast-paced, stylish 2D combat and dark humor align perfectly with the overall feel of the game.

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Roguelite 24.1%, Roguelike 21.5%, 2D 8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D roguelike where you trade health for power, creating the same high-stakes combat environment.

Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Dark Humor 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10.8%

There’s no R.I.P at E-Lich Corp! Explore the afterlife in this roguelite bullet heaven that is all about humor, insane power-levels, replayability and awful office jokes. Reap souls along your undead coworkers in a company that values your life. And death. Literally.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Funny 12.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Comedy 11.7%

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.6%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D 11.9%, Action 7.1%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that captures the dark, punishing atmosphere and rewarding combat mechanics.

Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

Why similar: Dark Humor 31.1%, Roguelite 16.5%, Comedy 10.6%, Funny 8.7%, Cartoony 8.7%

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.2%, Roguelike 26.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Roguelite 8.3%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike that emphasizes intense, escalating combat encounters and character builds.

Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Dark Humor 14.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, 2D Platformer 8%

Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Dark Humor 14.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Roguelike 9.1%

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced 2D platforming action with a unique grappling hook mechanic that keeps the gameplay feeling dynamic.

Get ready to massacre monsters, race your rivals, and combat corpses of your fellow guards as you race to escape Black Iron Prison in the critically acclaimed roguelike, [REDACTED].

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Dark Humor 19.6%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.5%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 14.5%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: It features unique 2D movement and action that rewards precision and mastery of the game's systems.

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: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Cartoon 15.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 13%

Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss.

Why similar: Gothic 33.4% ★, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 10.2%, 2D 5.7%

Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Metroidvania 17.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Platformer 19.5%, Combat 13.1%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 4.2%

This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Hack and Slash 33.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, 2D 6%, Action 4.1%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.9%, Funny 19.6%, 2D 10.3%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Death is not the end. You’ve been chosen as the Ankou, a servant of Death who aids lost souls using the tools of your old trade. Roam haunted lands to find resources, craft weapons, and slay hordes of demons in this action-exploration roguelike.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Hack and Slash 32.7%, Roguelike 23.6%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 3%

Enter the world of Zlime, an action Roguelike game where you'll embark on a thrilling adventure in a demonic realm. Experience an unique transformation system, devour your foes, enhance your powers, and battle your way to victory! Prepare for an exhilarating and challenging gameplay experience!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Cartoon 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Roguelite 12.9%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Comedy 15.5%, Funny 13.1%, Action 9.4%

Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Cartoon 9.3%

You are an intern trapped in an endless office hell. Fight your way through demonic coworkers, get promoted, and find a way to escape this cursed skyscraper.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.9%, Action Roguelike 30.4%, Comedy 14.7%, Combat 9.8%, Action 5.3%

Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action 4.7%

Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Funny 8.4%

Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Humor 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Roguelite 10.8%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Hack and Slash 32.6%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%

A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Metroidvania 20.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Cartoon 12.5%, Comedy 8.1%

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: Metroidvania 58.4%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Combat 6.2%

Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%

Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Funny 9.2%

Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Dark Humor 22.4%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Comedy 13%, 2D 7.6%

You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.1%, Action Roguelike 33.4%, Roguelite 19.3%, Combat 6.1%, Action 5.6%

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 27.7%, Roguelike 27.7%, Action 22.2%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 5.9%

YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Funny 9.9%