- #1 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
97% matchVery Positive83% of 7,543 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action RPG 13%, Roguelike 12%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the dark, mythological atmosphere and fast-paced horde survival mechanics of the seed game.
- #2 Halls of Torment
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,512 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.2 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 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Roguelite 13%, Hack and Slash 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, its dark fantasy art style and classic survivors-like combat loop provide a similar sense of progression and challenge.
- #3 Death Must Die
96% matchVery Positive90% of 21,581 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 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 17%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a dark fantasy aesthetic with loot-driven action-roguelike gameplay that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #4 Soulstone Survivors
95% matchVery Positive91% of 26,502 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Roguelite 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This 3D action-roguelike perfectly mirrors the horde-clearing intensity and character-building depth found in Hordes of Hunger.
- #5 Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
94% matchMixed60% of 592 reviews2024
Dev: BKOM Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A roguelite survivor game set in the beloved world of Pathfinder. Enter Gallowspire, Pathfinder’s legendary tower of darkness, alongside your fearless companion. Slay hordes of enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and overcome deadly bosses to seal away the ancient king of undeath Tar-Baphon!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Action RPG 12.9%, Roguelite 12.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric take on the survivors-like genre with deep character customization and intense combat.
- #6 Ravenswatch
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 21,815 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 25.4%, Roguelike 24.5%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Roguelite 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down action-roguelike features high-quality dark fantasy combat and character-driven abilities that match the feel of the seed game.
- #7 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
94% matchMixed69% of 312 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Third Person 10.6%, Horror 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It leans into the dark fantasy, hack-and-slash, and souls-like elements that define the combat feel of the seed game.
- #8 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
92% matchVery Positive88% of 6,267 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Action RPG 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong dark fantasy theme and complex skill trees that appeal to fans of the genre.
- #9 Vampire Survivors
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 263,355 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Vampires 30% ★, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive genre-starter that provides the core addictive loop found in Hordes of Hunger.
- #10 Conquest Dark
90% matchVery Positive90% of 2,537 reviews2025
Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelike that focuses on managing massive hordes with powerful abilities.
- #11 Army of Ruin
91% matchVery Positive88% of 2,756 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelite 11%, Action RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished horde-survival game that emphasizes fluid movement and screen-clearing combat.
- #12 Hollow Survivors
89% matchVery Positive83% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action RPG 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric experience with a focus on hack-and-slash combat against massive enemy waves.
- #13 Brotato
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,458 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.3 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: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Roguelite 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: While visually distinct, its deep build-crafting and high-intensity combat make it a staple for any action-roguelike fan.
- #14 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
88% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Become a Sentinel and face the plague in roguelite fast-paced auto-shooter set in the same world as REMEDIUM game. Combine items and alchemical elements to acquire more powerful weapons and create unique builds to defend the plague survivors against the endless hordes of mutants!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 15.2%, Medieval 12.4%, Action RPG 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-roguelike that emphasizes fast movement and shooting mechanics in a grim world.
- #15 Blood Knights
89% matchMixed64% of 1,058 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: Vampires 67.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark fantasy, hack-and-slash vibe with a focus on visceral combat.
- #16 Horde Hunters
86% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Horde Hunters is an objective-driven bullet heaven roguelite where you build powerful synergies, hire allies, use tactical items, and survive the hordes of hell.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 19.5%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelike 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on procedural generation and intense combat, capturing the survival aspect of the seed game.
- #17 Striving for Light: Survival
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique art style and deep skill tree system provide a fresh take on the action-roguelike formula.
- #18 Nyran Survivors
84% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelike 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, 3D 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-roguelike that emphasizes hack-and-slash combat and character progression.
- #19 Dungeons of Edera
85% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Hack and Slash 16.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Medieval 13%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that emphasizes action-oriented combat and exploration in a dark setting.
- #20 Savara
82% matchVery Positive88% of 563 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-roguelike that focuses on challenging combat and character builds.
- #21 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,588 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action RPG 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic horde-survival experience with a focus on character progression and loot.
- #22 Lichenvale
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Filip Zemljak
Windows · Linux
Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Medieval 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, PvE 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D hack-and-slash game featuring a female protagonist and intense action-adventure gameplay.
- #23 The Bleakest Keep
80% matchVery Positive91% of 687 reviews2025
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Medieval 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Roguelike 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends souls-like difficulty with roguelike progression in a dark fantasy environment.
- #24 Megabonk
78% matchVery Positive95% of 103,054 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 15.7%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that focuses on satisfying, arcade-style combat.
- #25 Her Name Was Fire
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelite 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Roguelike 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival game that focuses on twin-stick combat and dark, atmospheric themes.
- #26 Knights Within
79% matchVery Positive96% of 291 reviews2024
Dev: Indecision Labs
Windows
Knights Within is a hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Either solo or with friends, can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Medieval 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike features hack-and-slash combat and high replayability through character upgrades.
- #27 Black Myth: Heaven
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: ShaneGame
Windows
Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19%, Medieval 14.8%, Roguelike 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of action, RPG, and hack-and-slash mechanics within a dark, stylized setting.
- #28 Royal Revolt Survivors
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 222 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, Action RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes multiplayer chaos and bullet-hell survival mechanics.
- #29 Hunter Survivors
81% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: LuCapy Studio
Windows
Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Action RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelike that captures the essence of surviving against overwhelming odds.
- #30 Night Swarm
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,211 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Claim your throne as Vampire Lord in this survivors-like. Each run is another step on your journey with new followers, quests and skills to unlock. The night is yours to conquer.
Why similar: Vampires 32.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #31 DISORDER
79% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.4%, Action RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG with a female protagonist that emphasizes action-heavy combat and roguelike elements.
- #32 Be My Horde
77% matchVery Positive85% of 2,057 reviews2024
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Be My Horde is a roguelite survivor where your minions fight for you. Become a formidable necromancer and turn your enemies into a resource! Raise fallen foes, build massive undead hordes, enhance your skills with devoured souls, and conquer the world – you’re the villain in this story.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%
- #33 Vampire Hunters
76% matchVery Positive90% of 2,006 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 19.4%, Action 5.1%
- #34 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,256 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Vampires 22.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #35 Cinderia
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,702 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #36 Blade of Dawn
76% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Bumeow Games
Windows
This is a third-person hack-and-slash roguelike game. You will play as a Knight of Light defending against the invasion of the Shadow Empire. Using the power of holy light, you can convert shadow-infected enemies into allies. Try to survive until dawn!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Medieval 17.7%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Third Person 13.8%
- #37 Halls of Torment: Prelude
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,411 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 13.5%
- #38 Nunholy
72% matchVery Positive89% of 5,188 reviews2025
Dev: Chowbie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
- #39 Netherworld Covenant
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 693 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 15.8%, Medieval 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #40 VOIN
72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,264 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Medieval 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action RPG 12%
- #41 Witchcraft Survivors
74% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Vampires 17% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action RPG 10.7%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #42 Homura Hime
70% matchNo user reviews90% of 2,346 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.5% ★, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #43 Crimson Dawn
74% matchMixed64% of 379 reviews2023
Dev: Purple Lake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!
Why similar: Vampires 29.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 11%, Action RPG 10.9%
- #44 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive90% of 352 reviews2022
Dev: Night Owls
Windows
Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Roguelite 20.7%, Combat 8.6%, 3D 7.2%
- #45 Boneraiser Minions
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,330 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Vampires 41.9% ★, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Roguelite 9%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
- #46 Hunt the Night
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 505 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.1%, Action RPG 28.5%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Action 5.3%
- #47 Trials Survivors
68% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2026
Dev: Angry wisp
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight through endless hordes in trials bestowed by constellation patrons. Upgrade skills, collect relics, and craft broken builds in true roguelite fashion! Rediscover the fantasy behind the words hack and slash and bullet heaven. Will you survive the densest monster Survivor-like ever created?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #48 God Of Weapons
69% matchVery Positive84% of 5,158 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Procedural Generation 15%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #49 Demons Infernalize
71% matchMixed65% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Demons Infernalize is a bullet hell action game where you play against ice monsters attacking the demon lands.
Why similar: Vampires 20.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #50 An Ankou
70% matchMixed68% of 611 reviews2023
Dev: AlkemiPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Death is not the end. You’ve been chosen as the Ankou, a servant of Death who aids lost souls using the tools of your old trade. Roam haunted lands to find resources, craft weapons, and slay hordes of demons in this action-exploration roguelike.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%
- #51 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive93% of 536 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. 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, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelike 17.1%, Action RPG 16.5%, Bullet Hell 11.8%
- #52 Letifer
67% matchVery Positive82% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.
Why similar: Vampires 36.9% ★, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #53 Yark Survivors
68% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: KoboldDevPub: Vivid Interactive
Windows
Yark Survivors is a small and casual action roguelike where you play the role of a small kobold trying to survive against the minions of the Proginator, a cosmic entity set on testing the limits of mortality. Pick up various skills and spells to fight your way and prove your yipping worth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Medieval 21.5%, PvE 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #54 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
66% matchVery Positive91% of 13,359 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Roguelike 13.7%
- #55 Trials of Valor
65% matchVery Positive96% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Armored Goblin
Windows
Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.5%, Medieval 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #56 Arcane Tower Survivors
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #57 Deathless: Survivors
68% matchMixed59% of 199 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #58 The Braves
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,170 reviews2024
Dev: 101XP GAME STUDIOSPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
Why similar: Vampires 45.6% ★, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #59 Crafty Survivors
65% matchVery Positive84% of 751 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action RPG 16%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 14%