Games Like Heretical

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: Souls-like 21.3%, Isometric 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Roguelite 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect match for the isometric, dark-fantasy, souls-like roguelite feel of Heretical.

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 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Isometric 11.1%, Loot 11%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the fast-paced, loot-driven action-roguelite loop with a dark, gothic aesthetic.

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 24.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Isometric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for isometric action-roguelites with tight combat and deep, death-based progression.

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar dark-fantasy isometric action-roguelite experience with varied character builds and challenging encounters.

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: Souls-like 25.6%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Roguelite 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the core 'die, adapt, strike back' philosophy and high-intensity combat found in Heretical.

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Loot 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the brutal, roguelite combat focus, emphasizing punishing difficulty and dark-fantasy themes.

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: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Isometric 13.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar isometric perspective with strong narrative elements and roguelite progression.

Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

Why similar: Isometric 32.4%, Action RPG 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, RPG 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the fast-paced, visceral combat and isometric viewpoint found in Heretical.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, challenging combat and deep build customization in an isometric space.

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the punishing difficulty and dark-fantasy atmosphere of souls-like roguelites.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.8%, Souls-like 27.2%, Action RPG 16.3%, Atmospheric 14.6%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a challenging, souls-like experience with a distinct isometric perspective and fast combat.

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.7%, Action RPG 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dark-fantasy, tactical combat, and the harsh reality of death in a roguelite structure.

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Isometric 15.5%, Loot 14.5%, Action RPG 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends isometric action with souls-like combat mechanics and dark-fantasy themes.

Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!

Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Roguelite 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a classic, dark-fantasy isometric roguelite experience with deep RPG elements.

Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Action RPG 14%, Roguelite 12%, Isometric 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep skill trees and fast-paced, isometric action-roguelite combat.

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 88.4%, Singleplayer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark-fantasy isometric world with intense combat and progression systems.

Slash your way through dark, ever-changing lands in this new blend of roguelike and shared-world adventure. Create your adventurer and undertake a perilous journey where all players’ choices alter the twisted landscape. Will you beg for forgiveness?

Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Loot 12.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the dark, souls-like combat and roguelite progression found in Heretical.

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 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Loot 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on loot-driven, isometric action-roguelite gameplay with a dark atmosphere.

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: Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Isometric 14.7%, Action RPG 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, souls-like isometric adventure with tight, responsive combat.

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: Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Souls-like 15.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Roguelite 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging, dark-fantasy action-roguelite with a focus on hack-and-slash mechanics.

Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a retro, dark-fantasy action-RPG feel with roguelite elements.

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Souls-like 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, isometric action-roguelite experience with a focus on combat variety.

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 39.1%, Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, Roguelite 27.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dark-fantasy themes with accessible but challenging isometric roguelite combat.

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 26.5%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelite 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Roguelike 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark-fantasy, isometric roguelite experience with a strong emphasis on combat and exploration.

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 33.6%, Action RPG 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, RPG 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dynamic isometric action-RPG with a unique transformation-based progression system.

Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!

Why similar: Souls-like 16%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Action RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark-fantasy, hack-and-slash dungeon-crawler experience with a unique visual style.

A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Isometric 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Isometric 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Roguelite 11.6%

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.4%, Isometric 25.7%, Action RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a classic isometric action-RPG experience with a strong narrative and combat focus.

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: Hack and Slash 13.6%, Isometric 13%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Roguelite 10.3%

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Action RPG 46.4%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Isometric 12%, Loot 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deep, dark-fantasy action-RPG experience with intense combat and character building.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action RPG 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends shop management with challenging, isometric dungeon-crawling roguelite combat.

Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Roguelite 9.4%

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.8%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Isometric 13.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action RPG 10.7%

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 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Isometric 13.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Loot 12.2%

Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%

Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.

Why similar: Action RPG 20%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Isometric 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%

Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Souls-like 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%

Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, Loot 20.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Isometric 12.2%

Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Medieval 12.7%

Join the rebellion against the evil corporation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

Why similar: Loot 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Isometric 15%, Roguelite 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13%

Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.

Why similar: Souls-like 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Loot 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%

Healed To Death is a single-player Rogue-Lite where you play as the Healer. The gameplay is inspired by healing in MMORPGs. Manage a party, Heal your allies, Explore dungeons and Destroy undead monsters with Healing & Support Spells.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Class-Based 14%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelite 13.9%

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Isometric 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Action RPG 11.4%

Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Roguelite 19%, Action RPG 10.6%, Roguelike 8.4%

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Action RPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.2%

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Souls-like 19%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action RPG 11.5%

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.6%, Isometric 15.9%, Loot 14.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%

Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Roguelite 11.8%

Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%

Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

Why similar: Roguelite 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action RPG 15.6%

The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!

Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Isometric 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%

Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Action RPG 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 8.7%

A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Roguelite 11.9%

Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!

Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Action RPG 11.8%

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action RPG 15.8%, Isometric 15.2%, Medieval 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11%

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Souls-like 15.9%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Isometric 12.6%, Roguelite 12.1%