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 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Isometric 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Roguelite 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same isometric perspective and methodical, stamina-based souls-like combat found in 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 15.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Loot 11.1%, Isometric 11%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-roguelike intensity with dark fantasy themes and souls-like loot mechanics.

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 24.4%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Isometric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive isometric action-roguelike that offers fluid combat and deep, rewarding progression systems.

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 25.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelike that emphasizes challenging combat and character builds in an isometric view.

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%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Loot 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric dungeon-crawler that focuses on gear-based progression and challenging combat encounters.

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 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Isometric 13%, Roguelite 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, narrative-driven fantasy world with satisfying isometric hack-and-slash roguelite gameplay.

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Isometric 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Roguelite 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique twist on the isometric roguelite genre with souls-like combat and shifting terrain mechanics.

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Isometric 16.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity isometric experience with deliberate, souls-like combat and a grim, dark fantasy setting.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down roguelite that emphasizes souls-like difficulty and procedural exploration.

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 26.1%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Roguelike 9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that captures the dark, dungeon-crawling atmosphere and hack-and-slash intensity of the seed game.

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: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Loot 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it provides the same high-intensity, souls-like roguelite combat experience found in Heretical.

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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Action RPG 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D roguelite that leans heavily into dark fantasy themes and challenging souls-like 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 17.4%, Action RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11%, Dark Fantasy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-rpg that shares the brutal combat and fantasy aesthetic of 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 33.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Hack and Slash 16%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 10%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, high-stakes isometric action that rewards mastery of combat mechanics similar to Heretical.

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 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Souls-like 15.4%, Action RPG 13%, Roguelite 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that offers deep character builds and challenging hack-and-slash combat in a dark world.

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 RPG 17.2%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Loot 10.3%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Isometric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-rpg that features dark fantasy elements and roguelike dungeon 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 30.1%, Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, RPG 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral action-roguelike that focuses on intense, fast-paced combat and character customization.

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 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes fluid hack-and-slash combat and replayable dungeon runs.

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 19.9%, Hack and Slash 14%, Loot 13.2%, Isometric 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features isometric souls-like combat with a focus on tactical engagement and character growth.

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 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, Isometric 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-rpg that focuses on complex skill trees and challenging roguelite combat.

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 19.6%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access action-roguelike that delivers fast, brutal hack-and-slash gameplay.

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 21%, Action RPG 19%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Roguelike 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelike that captures the grim atmosphere and challenging enemy encounters of Heretical.

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 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-rpg that provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on loot and combat.

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 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Loot 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that emphasizes swordplay and souls-like combat mechanics in a dark setting.

Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and challenging boss encounters.

Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Roguelite 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie isometric roguelite that focuses on dark themes and punishing, tactical combat encounters.

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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that focuses on repetitive, high-stakes combat loops.

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

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Isometric 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12%

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%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Isometric 14.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Roguelite 11.9%

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 13.4%, Isometric 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Action RPG 10.6%

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 18%, Roguelite 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%

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 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Isometric 14.8%, Roguelite 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes loot collection and challenging combat encounters.

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 22.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, Isometric 15.3%, Medieval 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action-rpg that features dark fantasy themes and intense combat sequences.

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 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Isometric 13.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action RPG 10.5%

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 Roguelike 19.9%, Action RPG 19.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Isometric 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

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 19.7%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Roguelite 10.9%

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 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 12.2%

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 16.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%

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 25.2%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Roguelite 13.7%

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 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Medieval 12.6%

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%, Roguelite 14.2%, Class-Based 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%

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 20.3%, Loot 20.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Isometric 12.4%

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 16.5%, Isometric 15.9%, Loot 14.7%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%

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 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Roguelite 19.3%, Action RPG 10.4%, Roguelike 8.5%

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 23.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13%, Roguelite 12.6%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 25.4%, Souls-like 16.9%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelike 8.9%

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 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action RPG 11.4%

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: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 8.2%

Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Action RPG 14%, Medieval 11.9%, Roguelite 11.4%

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Loot 11.8%, Action RPG 11.7%

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 19.3%, Loot 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Action RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 10.5%

SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%

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 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Action RPG 11.2%

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Souls-like 23.3%, Roguelite 19.8%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 9.8%

Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Loot 16.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, Roguelite 14.9%

Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Roguelite 24.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, RPG 7%

Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Loot 12%

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 21.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%

Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Loot 15.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 13.4%, Roguelite 11.3%