- #1 Dead Shapes
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.1% ★, Side Scroller 15%, Roguelite 14.5%, Platformer 12%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
- #2 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 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: Roguevania 32.8% ★, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Roguelite 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #3 Summum Aeterna
96% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Roguevania 32.8% ★, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Roguelite 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #4 SOULGRAVE
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Roguelite 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #5 Astro Sailor
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wohlfart Richárd
Windows · Linux
Astro Sailor is a hand-drawn action-adventure game with rogue-like elements and a unique gravity-based movement system. On your journey to explore the galaxy, you’ll meet new friends and foes, discover hidden treasures and face dangerous obstacles.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.5% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #6 Soulbind: Prologue
94% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
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: Roguevania 35.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #7 Seed Hunter 猎源
93% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 9.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Platformer 6.9%
- #8 The VIllage of Eri
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, Platformer 7.9%
- #9 Gun Miner
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 44% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.2%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #10 Pandash
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.8% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Roguelite 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #11 A Robot Named Fight!
90% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.8% ★, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 8.6%, Metroidvania 7.8%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #12 迷宮のドールポリス
89% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #13 Darkness of Memories
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.6% ★, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #14 Abyss Odyssey
88% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 46% ★, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Metroidvania 4.1%
- #15 Rogue Worlds
86% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.6% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #16 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
87% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 48.6% ★, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Hand-drawn 9%, Platformer 8.1%, Metroidvania 7.6%
- #17 Crystal Corruption - Reclamation
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmberWing
Windows
Dive into a fast-paced, stylish action roguelike metroidvania as resurrected King Cedric. Hack and slash through diverse biomes, face corrupted minibosses, and conquer epic foes. Uncover shattered truths and choose your path to redemption in this gripping tale of vengeance and power.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 9%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #18 Dead Cells
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.1% ★, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #19 Katanaut
84% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.2% ★, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Platformer 8.1%
- #20 Hatone
83% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 34.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #21 Rift Keeper
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 57.6% ★, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 10.6%, Metroidvania 4.7%, Platformer 3.8%
- #22 Rogue Legacy
82% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 62.5% ★, Platformer 14.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Metroidvania 3.2%, Side Scroller 3%
- #23 Rising Hell
81% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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: Roguevania 39.4% ★, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Gore 9.5%, Roguelite 9.5%, Platformer 8.8%
- #24 Weapon Hacker
82% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 9.3%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #25 A Tale of Sand and Bone
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.9% ★, Action Roguelike 20.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Violent 5.4%
- #26 HellPunk: Purgatorium
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Urban Oasis
Windows
HellPunk is a 2D action gore roguelite game. You play as the main character Asher Drake, who must help Leviathan conquer the Tower and solve the mystery of his family's vanishing.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Gore 10.1%
- #27 Aura of Worlds
78% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 36.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #28 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
80% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.2% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%
- #29 Ninja Soul
79% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.9% ★, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 10.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #30 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
77% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 56.1% ★, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Combat 2.3%
- #31 Unstrung Machine
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonatas Jeremias de Siqueira CamposPub: Clouded Studio
Windows
It was just another normal workday — until a single mistake changed everything. In this 2D roguelike, fight hordes of robots in electrifying melee combat. With striking pixel art, explore procedurally generated environments, secret rooms, and multiple endings.
Why similar: Roguevania 39% ★, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8.2%
- #32 Abalyte
78% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.3% ★, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Platformer 7%, Roguelite 5.2%, Action 2.3%
- #33 DurDanto
75% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.7% ★, Roguelite 12.4%, Metroidvania 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Action Roguelike 6.7%
- #34 The Big One
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Salty Karma
Windows
Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.5% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #35 Dunjungle
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Roguevania 46.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Roguelite 8.7%, 2D Platformer 4.5%
- #36 Xenon Valkyrie
76% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.4% ★, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 19.5%, Platformer 3.6%, Action 1.4%
- #37 StarBreak
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 56.8% ★, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Platformer 6.9%, Side Scroller 4.9%, Metroidvania 2.6%
- #38 Wanderling
72% 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: Roguevania 37.8% ★, Action Roguelike 21.4%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #39 Zombie City Rescue
74% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: XZ Studio
Windows
Imagine being trapped in a city full of zombies, with life and death in front of you! Don't worry, you will become one of the survivors! Quick reaction and precise shooting are your survival rules, but don't forget to stay calm, because every step can be your last! Are you ready?
Why similar: Roguevania 47% ★, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 8.6%, Violent 6.4%, Gore 6.4%
- #40 Hollowroot
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 50.2% ★, Action Roguelike 22.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Metroidvania 6.3%, Action 3.1%
- #41 An Amazing Wizard
71% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #42 CreatorCrate
73% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jori RyanPub: CreatorCrate Games
Windows · Linux
A fast, chaotic, and totally unique platformer with roguelike elements. Outsmart everything that wants you dead with your grabby robot arm. Rampage through a massive circular space station. Grab, stab, block, throw, and devour your enemies! More than run and shoot: improvise and CREATE!
Why similar: Roguevania 34.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #43 Dimensum - Bizzarre Huntseeker
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: BAS Studio
Windows
「Run, Jump, Attack, Dash !」 "The portal Dimension" is a fast-paced 2D scrolling action game. The variety of mysterious dimensional armies has released several bizarre creatures to attack the innocence from various worlds. Now, just get rid of them anyway
Why similar: Roguevania 47.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Platformer 5.6%, Roguelite 5.6%
- #44 Dark Devotion
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.3% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Metroidvania 7.7%, Violent 7.3%
- #45 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.7% ★, Action Roguelike 21%, Metroidvania 5.7%, Roguelite 3%, Action 2.4%
- #46 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
71% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 44% ★, Action Roguelike 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Roguelite 10%, Platformer 9.5%
- #47 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
68% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.1% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #48 Paranoid
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Brenner Simon
Windows
Paranoid is Dungeoncrawler/Roguelike with an oldschool pixelartstyle where you need to survive alone in the dark and discover new items and pills that help you through this dangerous World. Can you find a way out and wake up?
Why similar: Roguevania 39.1% ★, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #49 Blade of the Netherworld
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
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: Roguevania 33.6% ★, Action Roguelike 17%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Roguelite 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #50 HEART ABYSS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DEADMAPPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Heart Abyss is a brutal action-platformer inspired by Japan during the 17th and 18th centuries. Wake up your inner beast and take vengeance on those who put a collar around your neck. Find your sister and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of all jinkos.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.2%, Violent 10%, Gore 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #51 Seven Times To Die
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starpixel Studios
Windows
"Seven Times To Die" is a 2D top-down action RPG blending roguelite and deckbuilding in a high fantasy world. Strategize with card sequencing and modifier cards in intense battles. Use your seven lives wisely to fight invading forces, craft unique builds, and become a legendary hero!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.5% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #52 MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Morbidware
Windows
A desperate attempt to endure the coming Apocalypse in a cursed, unjust dark fantasy world, made only to appease a vain god. Combat is brutal, choices are lethal, and survival is a temporary insult to fate. A flail to the face.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #53 Hazy Monochrome Wand
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: S_Case
Windows
A roguelite action game drawn in black and white pixel art. Operate a magic wand that uses actions such as "time stagnation", "time leap", and "explosion magic", Break through randomly connected dungeons
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.7%
- #54 No Gods of Men
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Long Tooth Llama
Windows · Mac
Rebuild a towering citadel, manage your disciples, and slash through waves of enemies in a hand-drawn world that combines roguelike metroidvania gameplay with base-building & colony management.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.7% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Metroidvania 7.4%
- #55 Rogue Knight
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hubris
Windows
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #56 Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 - Stormy Knights
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Step into the armored boots of an overzealous knight as you fight across the continent rescuing princesses from their monstrous captors in Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 - Stormy Knights!
Why similar: Roguevania 45.6% ★, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action 2.3%
- #57 Rain of Awakening
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Dash and slash your way out of Lovecraftian horrors. Master momentum-based movement to reach seemingly impossible locations. Collect upgrades and shape your own fighting style. Can you save what is left of this doomed world or is it too late?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Platformer 10.6%
- #58 SoulWander
65% matchPositive78% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: MYMEStudioPub: Link Compass
Windows
Soul Wander is a 2D roguelike action game. It tells the story of the “Fade,” born with the special power to manipulate color in a village that has lost its hues. The Fade embarks on a perilous journey to restore the lost colors.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 22%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Platformer 9.6%
- #59 Disinherited
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dryden Thomas GamesPub: Dryden Thomas Games
Windows
A reaction-based roguelike. Catch, throw, and parry your way through Death's Domain to slay the Grim Reaper and spite your father.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Procedural Generation 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%
- #60 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
68% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.3% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 9%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Metroidvania 7.1%