- #1 Hades
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 308,953 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 81.4%, Action 12.9%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive action-roguelike that perfectly balances stylized art with fluid, punchy brawler combat.
- #2 West of Dead
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,230 reviews2020
Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Dark 21.6%, Action 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct comic-book aesthetic and a dark, supernatural atmosphere that mirrors the tone of Hellboy.
- #3 Into the Pit
96% matchMixed65% of 270 reviews2021
Dev: Nullpointer GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Action 14.1%, 3D 11.8%, Atmospheric 9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dark, and occult-themed action-roguelike that emphasizes intense combat encounters.
- #4 Curse of the Dead Gods
95% matchVery Positive83% of 9,242 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.7%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Cartoony 12.9%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, stylized dungeon-crawling experience with tactical, high-stakes action combat.
- #5 Hellslave
94% matchVery Positive85% of 3,423 reviews2022
Dev: Ars GoetiaPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness.
Why similar: Demons 33%, Dark Fantasy 30.8%, Dark 20.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy title features a distinct hand-drawn art style and challenging dungeon-crawling mechanics.
- #6 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It blends Lovecraftian horror with action-roguelike mechanics, fitting the occult themes found in the Wyrd.
- #7 Sifu
93% matchVery Positive92% of 28,937 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Third Person 36.3%, Action 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Dark 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides the most cinematic and satisfying brawler combat experience available on Steam.
- #8 Hyper Light Breaker
92% matchMixed55% of 3,984 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.6%, Third Person 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, 3D 10.8%, Action 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a vibrant, highly stylized art direction paired with fluid action-roguelike exploration.
- #9 Darksiders Genesis
91% matchVery Positive82% of 13,748 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Why similar: Action 51.5%, Adventure 48.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures a bold, comic-book-inspired art style combined with intense action-adventure gameplay.
- #10 Weird West: Definitive Edition
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,501 reviews2022
Dev: WolfEye StudiosPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36.3%, Dark 22.4%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, supernatural western setting with a unique visual style and deep narrative choices.
- #11 Cryptical Path
90% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
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: Action Roguelike 44.6%, Dark Humor 23%, Dark 10.9%, 3D 7.5%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that emphasizes combat variety and deep dungeon exploration.
- #12 Katana ZERO
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a cinematic, comic-book-style narrative experience with precise, high-lethality combat.
- #13 UnderMine
89% matchVery Positive90% of 9,862 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 84.5%, Action 8%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and satisfying combat progression.
- #14 Hell is Us
86% matchVery Positive85% of 6,870 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Third Person 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Action 12.1%, Atmospheric 12%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, third-person action-adventure game that focuses on exploration in a mysterious, war-torn landscape.
- #15 Voidwrought
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,038 reviews2024
Dev: Powersnake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.5%, Dark 22.5%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, lore-rich action-adventure game with a striking, stylized visual presentation.
- #16 Furi
88% matchVery Positive90% of 14,080 reviews2016
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Why similar: Third Person 50.1%, Atmospheric 27.3%, Action 22.6%
Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush game with a unique, stylized aesthetic that focuses on intense, cinematic combat encounters.
- #17 Book of Demons
86% matchVery Positive91% of 9,468 reviews2018
Dev: Thing Trunk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!
Why similar: Demons 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 29.9%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses a unique paper-craft art style to deliver a classic dungeon-crawling experience.
- #18 GRIME
85% matchVery Positive85% of 6,798 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Dark Fantasy 23.3%, Cinematic 22.6%, Action-Adventure 18%, Dark 14%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a surreal, dark, and highly stylized world with challenging action-adventure combat.
- #19 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
84% matchVery Positive93% of 41,767 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 42.2%, Action 33.7%, Adventure 24%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a gothic, stylized action-adventure experience that emphasizes exploration and supernatural combat.
- #20 Eldritch
84% matchVery Positive88% of 2,223 reviews2013
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 78.3%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines Lovecraftian themes with roguelike mechanics in a unique, blocky, yet atmospheric style.
- #21 Midnight Fight Express
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,817 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob DzwinelPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, 3D 43.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic brawler that focuses on fluid, high-octane combat sequences in a gritty urban setting.
- #22 Death's Door
82% matchVery Positive93% of 22,253 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: Cartoony 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 24.9%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully stylized action-adventure game that features tight combat and a melancholic atmosphere.
- #23 Cult of the Lamb
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,055 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 25.7 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 45.1%, Dark Humor 31.7%, Colorful 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a charming, stylized art direction with addictive action-roguelike combat and base-building.
- #24 Mulaka
83% matchVery Positive90% of 188 reviews2018
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dive into northern Mexico's breathtaking landscapes with Mulaka, a 3D action-adventure game based on the rich indigenous culture of the Tarahumara.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 34%, Action 33.2%, Adventure 32.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-adventure game based on indigenous culture that features unique combat and exploration.
- #25 Transistor
81% matchVery Positive94% of 31,271 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Atmospheric 47.3%, Action 30.6%, Adventure 22.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a highly stylized, artistic world and a unique combat system that blends real-time and tactical action.
- #26 TUNIC
79% matchVery Positive91% of 18,686 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.4 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: Action-Adventure 40.9%, Colorful 18%, 3D 16%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Action 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a stylized, isometric action-adventure experience with deep secrets and challenging combat.
- #27 Bendy and the Ink Machine
80% matchVery Positive89% of 37,215 reviews2017
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.
Why similar: Cartoon 33.5%, Cartoony 27.2%, Dark 18.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct, stylized, and dark aesthetic that leans heavily into its unique visual identity.
- #28 Children of Morta
79% matchVery Positive88% of 23,441 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.6%, Action-Adventure 24.8%, Action 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action-roguelike with beautiful pixel art and a focus on family-based character progression.
- #29 Darkest Dungeon®
78% matchVery Positive92% of 162,804 reviews2016
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 45.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 65.9%, Dark 21.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for dark, gothic, and highly stylized art in a challenging, supernatural-themed roguelike.
- #30 Penny Blood: Hellbound
78% matchVery Positive87% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: NatsumeAtari
Windows
Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?
Why similar: Comic Book 32.6%, Action Roguelike 28.1%, Dark Comedy 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action 5.3%
- #31 Hell Shooter
77% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
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: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Third Person 16.8%, 3D 9.8%, Adventure 8.2%
- #32 Hell Clock
76% matchVery Positive84% of 4,419 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Demons 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Dark 16.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #33 Enrobssyba
77% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Alexco Games
Windows
Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Demons 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Dark 8.7%
- #34 Bendy: Lone Wolf
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,717 reviews2025
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Bendy: Lone Wolf® tests your ability to survive against ever increasing odds. Monsters and obstacles emerge from every direction as you journey into the rubberhose halls of the world's most evil animation studio, set during the events of Bendy and the Dark Revival®. Every day is a challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Cartoony 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, 3D 8.2%
- #35 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 944 reviews2023
Dev: Plot Twist
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Why similar: Cinematic 31.3%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, 3D 12.7%, Adventure 10.2%
- #36 Netherworld Covenant
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 727 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, 3D 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #37 Bonehold
73% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Dark 19.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Adventure 6.8%
- #38 Indemon Tales
74% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 34.8%, Demons 33%, Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 12%, Action 2.6%
- #39 Source of Madness
75% matchMixed69% of 1,584 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Dark 17.7%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #40 Forgive Me Father
73% matchVery Positive84% of 6,121 reviews2022
Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?
Why similar: Cartoony 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Action 19%, 3D 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #41 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
72% matchVery Positive82% of 3,016 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.9%, Dark 21.7%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 10.2%
- #42 Kromlech
71% matchMixed68% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: Perun Creative
Windows
Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Third Person 18.9%, 3D 9.8%, Action 9.4%
- #43 Overhaul
72% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Bread Panda
Windows
Solve your way through this fast-paced rogue-lite puzzle game and outwit unforgiving creatures as you venture into the mysterious Power Plant!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 64.9%, Colorful 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 10.2%
- #44 Soulslinger: Envoy of Death
71% matchMixed63% of 694 reviews2025
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.3%, 3D 11.3%, Action 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #45 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
73% matchVery Positive85% of 3,731 reviews2012
Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Action 79.1%, Adventure 20.9%
- #46 Red Tape
70% matchVery Positive85% of 289 reviews2023
Dev: Pollaris StudiosPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Explore 9 levels of corporate hell as you work to clear your name with the Devil and restore balance between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Dark Humor 41.8%, Demons 38.3%, Adventure 12.5%, 3D 7.4%
- #47 Wizard with a Gun
69% matchVery Positive80% of 4,011 reviews2023
Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
Why similar: Cartoon 26.9%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Colorful 10%
- #48 ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY
67% matchVery Positive81% of 583 reviews2026
Dev: ASD Games StudioPub: ASD Games © 2026
Windows · Linux
A former special forces operative is sent to uncover a government cover-up tied to a secret viral experiment. As he explores a hidden underground lab and tracks the last two survivors, he realizes the facility conceals even darker secrets.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Dark 17.7%, Third Person 17.3%, Atmospheric 9%
- #49 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Dark 15.6%, Colorful 11.3%, Action 8.6%
- #50 Pinstripe
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,645 reviews2017
Dev: Atmos GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.
Why similar: Dark 42.7%, Adventure 27.2%, Atmospheric 23.9%, Action 6.2%
- #51 Wheelborn
67% matchVery Positive91% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Alex Klexber
Windows · Mac
Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Third Person 14.3%, Dark 13.4%, Cartoony 13.1%
- #52 Mustache in Hell
71% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IdunaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 46.8%, Action 19.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #53 HELLCARD
66% matchVery Positive86% of 4,674 reviews2024
Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!
- #54 Solomon's Boneyard: Hideous Retro Edition
66% matchVery Positive93% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Raptisoft
Windows · Linux
The time to stop a new Dark Lord is before he comes to full power! Stop a young Solomon Dark before he can raise hell's army and threaten the world. Or don't.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Dark Humor 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Dark 10.1%
- #55 Demon Strikes Back
70% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: WildPlanetPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Demon strikes back is a rogue-lite action game, across the abyssal fissure and beat all your foes! Seize their weapons, snatch their equipment, retrieve their relics, and reave their soul! The demon grows stronger than ever!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Action-Adventure 16%, Cartoony 14.8%, Demons 12.3%, Third Person 10.5%
- #56 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,235 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Dark 13.3%, 3D 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #57 UnderMine 2
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 870 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 31.1%, Dark Humor 20.1%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Action 7.3%
- #58 HellSign
68% matchMixed68% of 2,286 reviews2021
Dev: Ballistic Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
HellSign is an investigative action RPG that pits you against the horrors of the afterlife, let loose on a small town. As a hunter, you’ll plan, hunt, and kill to pay the bills and piece together the fragments to your past. Just remember - a smart hunter is always prepared.
Why similar: Demons 67.4%, Atmospheric 22.1%, Adventure 10.5%
- #59 Widow in the Endless Labyrinth
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: Hajime Doujin Circle
Windows
The story begins with a missing superhero and Widow the supervillain is the only suspect in this case. Does she have something to do with the missing superhero or is she trying to hide something? This game is an action-roguelike game with randomly generated mazes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Action-Adventure 21.8%, Third Person 18.3%, 3D 10.8%, Action 10.4%
- #60 Hollowdeep
64% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Kyle Burgin
Windows
Hollowdeep is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by oldschool games of the ps1 era. There is a large focus on fast gameplay and parrying mechanics.
Why similar: Demons 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Action-Adventure 21%, 3D 10.7%, Dark 10.4%