- #1 GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabe
Windows
GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in frantic arcade combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 15%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 10.4%
- #2 Corvian Curse
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Perma Death 19.2%, Roguelike 17.7%, Platformer 15.8%, Difficult 12.6%
- #3 Risk of Rain (2013)
96% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 26.5%, Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 12.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 9.8%
- #4 Flinthook
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Difficult 8.6%
- #5 Curse Rounds
94% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: TENTACLES INTERACTIVE
Windows
A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.
Why similar: Perma Death 29.3%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelike 18.5%, Difficult 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #6 Bard's Gold
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Roguelike 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #7 Caveblazers
93% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 17.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 10.6%
- #8 Red Mercenary
91% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Nicolas Zurek
Windows
Red Mercenary is a rogue-lite action-platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Explore and fight your way alone or with friends, up to 4 players online.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.3%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 15.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #9 Pit of Ascension
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Powerdive Games
Windows
Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Perma Death 19.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #10 Magicite
89% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 18.2%, Perma Death 16.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #11 Angvik
89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,527 reviews2014
Dev: Alastair John Jack
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Angvik is a platform action game set in a joyful but unforgiving land.
Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Perma Death 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #12 A Wizard's Lizard
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Roguelike 22.9%, Perma Death 11.6%, Roguelite 9.1%, RPG 8.9%
- #13 Roguelands
87% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelike 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Perma Death 9.1%, Difficult 8%
- #14 Dungreed
86% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelite 8.4%, Difficult 8.1%
- #15 Voody Hex
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toropipou Games
Windows
Voody Hex is a roguelite plateformer. Enter into a voodoo cabaret and curse yourself to increase difficulty. You cannot attack - Your only way to survive is to dodge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Platformer 17.8%, Perma Death 12.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Action 7.9%
- #16 Wanderling
84% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Perma Death 21.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 12%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #17 The Island of Spirits
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ameidox
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Island of Spirits is a randomly generated action 2D Platformer Rogue-Like. Following the Green Knight on his adventure to get the bounty of the king. On his way he will fight Mushrooms, Crystals, bizarre creatures and defeat big bosses, discover more about the Green Knight and about The Island.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Difficult 20.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Roguelike 7%
- #18 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
84% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 24%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Perma Death 14.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Difficult 11.8%
- #19 Our Darker Purpose
83% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2014
Dev: Avidly Wild Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG!When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelike 24.1%, Difficult 13.7%, RPG 7.8%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #20 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
82% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelike 23.6%, Perma Death 17.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #21 Rogunky
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiroxas
Windows
Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 21%, Difficult 19.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #22 Spirits Abyss
81% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 16.8%, Perma Death 16.6%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 14.5%
- #23 The Dungeoning
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Roguelike 18.6%, Platformer 13.5%, RPG 11.9%, Action 7.1%
- #24 An Action Roguelite for when you have 20 minutes to spare
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Cinnamon Pupper
Windows
Dive, jump n' shoot, an Action Roguelite for when you only have 20 minutes to spare. Blast beasties, create builds, grow OP. Get a quick session during that dead empty time between appointments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Perma Death 28.7%, Difficult 18%, Roguelite 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #25 High Dimension
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DanielSchimit
Windows · Linux
High Dimension is a unique randomized challenge game involving science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers and surprises. Explore with procedural generation offering a huge adventure designed to please all players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Platformer 12.7%, Perma Death 8.6%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #26 RAD: Repeat After Death
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Exploding Soes
Windows
The task is simple, defeat enemies using various Characters. But, your past move will consume you the more you continue down the path. Discover the dungeon mysteries while engaging with the other dungeon dwellers
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Difficult 16.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #27 Spelunky
78% matchVery Positive92% of 16,534 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Platformer 22.3%, Roguelike 22.2%, Difficult 15.3%, Perma Death 7.1%
- #28 Afloat
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: oussdev
Windows
Afloat is a RPG dodging game with Rouge-like elements where moving fast means staying alive! Sail on your trusty ice float, dodge quirky sea creatures, grab upgrades that shape your playstyle, meet charming travelers & unlock new playable characters and game modes as you sail toward warmer horizons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelike 21.3%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Roguelite 5.8%
- #29 Spaceship Looter
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Perma Death 13.3%, Difficult 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #30 Gun Crate Raccoon
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rad Horse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Difficult 17.3%, Roguelike 15%, Platformer 14.3%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #31 Thy Kingdom Crumble
77% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ascend the crumbling ruins of a fallen kingdom using the mouse to aim your jumps in this vertical platformer. Collect silver and acquire new abilities as you rocket, swing, teleport, fly, and claw your way to the top.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Perma Death 19.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 9.6%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #32 Huedini
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JuiceGoose
Windows
Huedini is a colour-matching action roguelike game. Play as Huedini, a powerful wizard with the ability to change his colour. By matching your colour, to that of the enemies you can absorb their colour essence. By combining these colour essences into the correct combination, you can cast spells.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 19%, Difficult 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #33 Seedovia
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ab
Windows
Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 19.4%, Perma Death 16.7%, Difficult 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #34 Skul: The Hero Slayer
74% 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 31.7%, Roguelike 18%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Difficult 9.4%, Platformer 8.2%
- #35 bit Dungeon II
76% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelike 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, RPG 12.6%, Perma Death 8.4%
- #36 Seishin Destiny
75% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Bacon Games
Windows
Get ready to face Yokais of all shapes and sizes! A challenging platformer Roguelike that brings you up close to all Eastern legends as you go through procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Perma Death 17.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #37 Later Elevator
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: blinyadebil
Windows
Find your daughter in the 100-floor afterlife hotel. Clue-based platformer rogue-like.
Why similar: Roguelike 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Perma Death 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #38 Scourgefall
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amarodil
Windows
In this challenging RPG-Platformer Permadeath Roguelike, you’ll collect resources, craft, explore, and fight for your life through challenging, procedurally generated levels with up to four players at a time, unlocking customization options to help you in future adventures! How deep can you delve?
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Roguelike 17%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #39 Slice Of Ages
72% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: QuWhack
Windows
A top down action rpg with rougelike elements. You'll encounter plenty of opposition trying to make your way to the Slice of Ages. Slice your way through hordes of enemies with unique relics in order to stop Dastardly Duck.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.6%, Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelike 18.7%, RPG 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #40 TowerClimb
73% matchVery Positive92% of 403 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Difficult 17%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #41 Conquistador
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: bubby
Windows · Linux
Conquistador is an adventurous roguelike platformer. Navigate hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels as you jump, slash, and maneuver through thick jungles and ancient temples. Collect valuable items, abilities, and precious loot to help you conquer the game's challenging traps and enemies.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Platformer 14%, Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 11%
- #42 Pogo Rogue
71% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #43 Nuclear Throne
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelike 23%, Difficult 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Perma Death 8.1%
- #44 TH3-M15 GUILD
70% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Capybara Forge LLC
Windows
Deadly missions for a deadly group! TH3-M15 Guild is a bullet hell survival game with rogue-lite elements. Undertake assignments, fighting off against armies of robots and creatures alike. Use an arsenal of unique skills, weapons, and items! Do you have what it takes to finish the job, mercenary?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 15.3%, Perma Death 15.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #45 The Madness of Little Emma
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42%, Platformer 15.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Action 7.2%
- #46 Gun Garden
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
Gun Garden is a dungeon crawler top-down shooter with rogue-like elements. Explore rooms, find gear, fight enemies, and level up your stats as you progress through the various floors, attempting to find the lost treasure of the Gun Garden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelike 23.1%, Difficult 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 7.1%
- #47 Vector Prospector
70% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: SpinAttack Studio
Windows · Mac
Vector Prospector is an arcade action roguelite with simple, precise movement that rewards skill and quick thinking. Unlock powerups and ships to explore the caverns beneath an alien world, collect the five green gems, and escape alive.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.9%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelike 18.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #48 Tower of Dreams
69% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sour Lemon Studios
Windows
A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Perma Death 17.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #49 Vagante
69% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Perma Death 11.2%, Difficult 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #50 Wizards of Chaos
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InIt Games
Windows
Become the Wizard who brings Chaos and Destruction to the world of Evil before It gets you! Destroy and loot everything in this Action Roguelike RPG. Find Artifacts, learn spells and expand your game with every achievement. Control your Wizard with only your mouse or one stick.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 6.6%
- #51 Fightfinity
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Royalty Game Factory
Windows
Fightfinity is a fast-paced action roguelike where you survive relentless enemy waves, build powerful combinations, and push your limits through increasingly challenging floors.
Why similar: Roguelike 36.5%, Action Roguelike 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Action 4.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #52 The Binding of Isaac
68% matchVery Positive95% of 62,009 reviews2011
Dev: Edmund McMillen
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37%, Roguelike 28.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Perma Death 6.3%, Indie 3.9%
- #53 Slimeblade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Monster Games
Windows
One weapon against the horde. Pick your favorite from 30+ and survive wave after wave in this roguelite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Perma Death 26.6%, Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 8.2%, Action 5.2%
- #54 Catacomb Kids
68% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, RPG 8.6%, Difficult 8.6%
- #55 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Difficult 16.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #56 Subject: Relictus
69% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Dreamscape Mansion
Windows
Fight bosses and enemies to collect items and survive on the increasingly hostile planet
Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 13.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #57 Realm of the Mad God Exalt
67% matchVery Positive83% of 47,353 reviews2012
Dev: Wild Shadow StudiosPub: Deca Live Operations GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.9%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #58 Risk the Dark
65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: CafPain
Windows
Risk the Dark is an action-filled top-down roguelite set in harrowing darkness. Struggle to escape a shadowy, monster-infested cave while battling threat after threat. Using a variety of weapons, melee, as well as interactions with NPCs and items, light your way and Risk the Dark.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Roguelite 8.9%