- #1 Heroes of Hammerwatch
97% matchVery Positive87% of 9,522 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor that established the core loop of persistent town upgrades and roguelite dungeon crawling.
- #2 Hammerwatch II
96% matchMixed62% of 2,221 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action RPG 17%, Medieval 10.7%, Character Customization 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same universe and aesthetic, focusing on expansive world exploration and cooperative hack-and-slash combat.
- #3 Ember Knights
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,984 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Procedural Generation 9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced co-op action-roguelite that mirrors the intense combat and class-based progression of the seed game.
- #4 Children of Morta
95% matchVery Positive88% of 23,102 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.6 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: Dungeon Crawler 13%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Action RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a strong narrative with deep, character-focused dungeon crawling and persistent family-wide progression.
- #5 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,707 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 15%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A Zelda-inspired co-op dungeon crawler that emphasizes town restoration and class-based exploration.
- #6 UnderMine
94% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 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 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Procedural Generation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar gold-gathering loop and persistent town-building mechanics that drive character growth.
- #7 Ravenswatch
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 22,485 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 23.5%, Roguelike 23.1%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelite 12.7%, Multiplayer 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality co-op action-roguelite featuring distinct hero classes and challenging, ever-changing encounters.
- #8 Chronicon
92% matchVery Positive94% of 9,711 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Class-Based 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep ARPG loot mechanics and character builds that will satisfy players who enjoy the progression systems of the seed game.
- #9 Vagante
91% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Class-Based 12.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, class-based dungeon crawler that shares the pixel-art aesthetic and roguelite difficulty.
- #10 Dungreed
91% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelike 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on town building and dungeon exploration with satisfying combat that rewards persistent character upgrades.
- #11 Wizard of Legend 2
90% matchMixed52% of 2,544 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Hack and Slash 18%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast, spell-based combat that captures the intensity and chaos of the seed game's dungeon runs.
- #12 Dead Cells
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 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: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Roguelike 15%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Roguelite 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for tight, responsive action-roguelite combat with high replayability and satisfying progression.
- #13 Tiny Rogues
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,706 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Top-Down 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, loot-heavy dungeon crawling with a massive variety of builds and equipment.
- #14 Barony
88% matchVery Positive91% of 17,846 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Multiplayer 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes cooperative play and deep roguelike mechanics.
- #15 The Slormancer
86% matchVery Positive82% of 7,373 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Class-Based 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep ARPG progression and loot systems that mirror the complexity of the seed game's character development.
- #16 Necesse
84% matchVery Positive93% of 28,807 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Games ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.1%, Multiplayer 24.8%, RPG 21.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down action with town-building and survival elements in a procedurally generated world.
- #17 Risk of Rain (2013)
86% matchVery Positive93% of 29,832 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Roguelike 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Roguelite 8.8%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: The classic pixel-art co-op action-roguelite that defined the genre's focus on scaling difficulty and loot.
- #18 Hero Siege
87% matchMixed67% of 47,195 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action RPG 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 8.6%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A long-standing action-RPG that utilizes similar top-down, wave-based combat and loot-heavy progression.
- #19 SWORN
84% matchVery Positive80% of 5,033 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Action Roguelike 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action RPG 12%
Why You'll Like It: A modern co-op action-roguelite with fluid combat and stylized visuals that emphasize team synergy.
- #20 Bravery and Greed
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 11%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, co-op focused dungeon crawler with brawler elements that feels right at home with the Hammerwatch series.
- #21 Rotwood
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,146 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 13%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused dungeon crawler with satisfying hack-and-slash combat and gear-crafting progression.
- #22 Skul: The Hero Slayer
82% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers tight action-roguelite gameplay with a unique focus on character swapping and build variety.
- #23 Into the Necrovale
81% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 11%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on loot and character builds within a challenging, top-down dungeon environment.
- #24 Dungeons of Sundaria
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,491 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 14%, Class-Based 13.7%, RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon-crawling experience that focuses on party-based combat and loot collection.
- #25 Soulstone Survivors
79% matchVery Positive91% of 26,749 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 19.4%, Action RPG 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: High-intensity action with massive loot drops and character progression that feels very rewarding.
- #26 Streets of Rogue
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,037 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 15.4%, RPG 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar chaotic, co-op dungeon-crawling experience with high replayability and emergent gameplay.
- #27 Brotato
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 118,068 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Roguelite 15.7%, Multiplayer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, addictive action-roguelite that emphasizes build variety and quick, satisfying runs.
- #28 Noita
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,532 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Roguelike 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, physics-based dungeon exploration that rewards experimentation and careful planning.
- #29 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
80% matchVery Positive94% of 13,091 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelite 32.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action 8%, Top-Down 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, tactical action-roguelite with deep weapon customization and satisfying combat feedback.
- #30 Sephiria
76% matchVery Positive94% of 10,990 reviews2026
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, RPG 7.3%
- #31 Shape of Dreams
75% matchVery Positive90% of 20,186 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 11.8%, Roguelite 11%
- #32 Hell Clock
75% matchVery Positive84% of 4,243 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.1 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: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Action RPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, RPG 8.2%
- #33 Catacomb Kids
78% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Roguelite 22%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, skill-based dungeon crawler that shares the roguelite spirit and pixel-art style.
- #34 Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, RPG 16.5%, Medieval 10.3%, Action 8.8%
- #35 Hammerwatch
77% matchVery Positive89% of 6,511 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, RPG 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Roguelike 4.7%
- #36 Tor Eternum
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #37 Dungeon Looter
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #38 Gatekeeper
72% matchVery Positive84% of 3,311 reviews2025
Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 18.8%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Top-Down 10%
- #39 Striving for Light
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #40 DunHero
71% matchVery Positive88% of 603 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Action RPG 12.2%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #41 Death Must Die
70% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 19%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #42 Cave Crawlers
71% matchVery Positive93% of 3,745 reviews2023
Dev: Heroic Pyxel LLC
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #43 Core Keeper
69% matchVery Positive93% of 66,104 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Combat 12.4%, Action 8.5%
- #44 Roguelands
74% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelike 19.6%, RPG 11.2%, Multiplayer 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #45 Nordhold
69% matchVery Positive87% of 3,330 reviews2025
Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
Why similar: Roguelite 25.5%, Roguelike 24%, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Top-Down 13.9%, Medieval 12%
- #46 Halls of Torment
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 17.8%, Action RPG 15%, Roguelite 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #47 Devious Dungeon 2
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action RPG 12%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #48 The Rangers In The South
70% matchVery Positive82% of 818 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Medieval 8.3%, Character Customization 7.7%
- #49 Dungeon Souls
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #50 Dungeons of Edera
72% matchMixed68% of 1,059 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 18%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, Roguelite 9.8%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
- #51 Titans of the Past
68% matchVery Positive85% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Procedural Generation 10%, Class-Based 9.3%
- #52 Legionbound
67% matchVery Positive83% of 646 reviews2026
Dev: Spicy Garlic Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Turn a handful of heroes into a massive legion! Legionbound is a casual retro RPG autobattler where you recruit heroes, discover class synergies, forge powerful Ascensions, and battle through hordes of enemies across replayable roguelite runs.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.9%, Class-Based 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11%
- #53 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
69% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #54 Cubic Odyssey
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,720 reviews2025
Dev: Atypical GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!
Why similar: RPG 55.7%, Procedural Generation 35.2%, Action 9%
- #55 Stolen Realm
67% matchVery Positive84% of 3,916 reviews2024
Dev: Burst2Flame Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Stolen Realm is a simultaneous turn-based tactical dungeon crawling looter with action RPG elements where you control up to 6 heroes, solo or through online co-op, venturing forth in adventures set in a high-fantasy, low-poly world.
Why similar: Class-Based 26.3%, Character Customization 17.3%, RPG 14.1%, Top-Down 13.5%, Multiplayer 12.5%
- #56 Pocket Rogues
70% matchVery Positive89% of 613 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action RPG 10.1%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #57 33 Immortals
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,314 reviews2026
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Jump straight into runs, solo or with friends. Battle hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and grow stronger each run. Use in-game emotes to coordinate and combine powers with your fellow rebels, and face the Wrath of God, together.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Action RPG 21.6%, Roguelike 15.2%, RPG 8%, Multiplayer 7.7%
- #58 Romestead
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,827 reviews2026
Dev: BeartwigsPub: Three Friends
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rome has fallen! Rebuild civilization in this action-adventure survival game for 1-8 players. Fight hordes of the walking dead, build settlements, restore the Roman gods... or kick back and farm with friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Procedural Generation 19.5%, Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 11.4%, Top-Down 10.9%
- #59 Heroes of Loot
71% matchMixed69% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, RPG 8.9%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #60 NETHER DUNGEONS
66% matchVery Positive83% of 434 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.7%