- #1 HellPunk: Purgatorium
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Urban Oasis
Windows
HellPunk: Purgatorium is a roguelite that combines stylish action with inventory management. Equip gears, manage your grid, and conquer the tower.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 14%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #2 It's Hard Being A Dog
96% matchPositive89% of 46 reviews2022
Dev: MALGOW
Windows
IHBAD is a 2D roguelike, Hack N Slash Platformer game where you play as a dog! Fight strange creatures and mighty mythical gods as you uncover your origin in this dark dystopian world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Platformer 9.6%
- #3 Malignant Survivors 2
95% matchMixed49% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Eren AydinPub: Esnet Software
Windows
Experience the most intense 3D crowd combat ever. Pick a hero, gear up and face the horde. Grab loot, get stronger and stay alive. Died? Try another hero, another build. Find your own path to the Abyss.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19%, Roguelike 16%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #4 Vengeful Castle
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Side Toy Project
Windows
Vengeful Castle is a Hack and Slash Rogue-like game. Slaying enemies with swords and magic, break the endless cycle of revenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #5 Just Me and My Cat
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: uhm hazyPub: uhmhazygames
Windows
JMAMC is a roguelike wave survival shooter, where the gameplay is simple and sweet: grab a gun and kill everything that comes at you! Fight alongside your furry little feline friend, and see if you can survive with just you and your cat against hordes of supernatural horrors!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Roguelike 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Dark 7.3%, Gore 5.3%
- #6 Dragon Is Dead
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 704 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
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 21.7%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #7 GLOOMTIDE
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SYNERGIA COPRO
Windows
GLOOMTIDE is a fast-paced roguelike survivor. Choose from 4 heroes, fight endless hordes of undead across 12 unique levels, unlock 25 weapons, and evolve your build to survive. How long can you last?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.9%, Roguelike 18.6%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Combat 10.4%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
- #8 Incarnation
92% matchMixed57% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
A mouse-only reverse roguelike platformer. After each level, you must lose one of your celestial powers until you are completely transformed into a human. Will you be able to reach mortality?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Platformer 12.9%
- #9 Summum Aeterna
91% matchVery Positive83% of 399 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #10 Project Realm
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dern LinPub: DDLin
Windows
Project Realm is an action rogue-lite blending real-time combat with card management. Retain, draw, and cast cards through attacks in fast-paced battles. Combining responsive controls with tactical planning, it delivers a strong "Hack & Slash & CAST" experience!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #11 Curses & Daggers
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: barosaros
Windows
A Twin-Stick Roguelite where you clear you way by slaying enemies in a dangerous pocket sized world. Explore, Loot, Shop and get stronger and go from zone to zone until you defeat a final boss.
Why similar: Roguelike 20.6%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #12 Ginger's Wrath
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shabamin' Games
Windows
A fairy-tale action roguelite where an evil gingerbread man defeats storybook bosses, learns their abilities, and uses them against the next heroes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #13 Oblivium
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emil
Windows · Linux
Oblivium is a fast-paced, violent spellcasting action roguelike featuring elemental reactions where you battle through the nine circles of hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #14 Vera: The Last Hope
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arcarium
Windows
Hack and slash through a frenetic roguelite and cut your way to the Demon King. Upgrade your favorite abilities and equip new ones as you progress, making countless variations each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Platformer 11.1%
- #15 Asbak
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Team FossilPub: Vifth Floor
Windows
Asbak is a 2D action roguelike where you play as a corporate demon hunter in a demon-ridden urban Southeast Asia. In a dangerous world where demon hunting is a profession, your rare talent is used to slay demons and earn a living.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Roguelike 11.8%, Platformer 10.5%
- #16 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Platformer 9.3%
- #17 Into the Necrovale
86% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 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: Hack and Slash 24%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 8%
- #18 Bloody Heaven
86% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: BluePrinting
Windows
In Bloody Heaven, players will challenge to use various of weapons with different features to beat enemy waves.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Combat 4.5%
- #19 The Infernal Mist
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fireside Realm Studio
Windows
Descend into the Infernal Mist. A MistCrawler Roguelite where you explore, and Hack and Slash your way through the Mist, while surviving the encroaching darkness. Collect Souls of the Mist, unlock god-like powers and weapons, challenge the merciless wardens, and face the King of the Mist.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Roguelite 11.7%, Violent 7.4%
- #20 Aether Abyss
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Delirium Afterglow
Windows
Aether Abyss is a 2D rougelike action game. You're in the realm between worlds and must hack and slash your way through hordes of enemies in arena style levels.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35%, Action Roguelike 27.2%, Dark Fantasy 26.2%, Action 6.5%, 2D 4%
- #21 Ninja Vs. Zombies 3
83% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: KDG
Windows
Fight Zombies, Monsters and a Nightmare with your Skills and Upgrades, use your Sword correctly and escape with Smoke Bombs, blast your way or smash Undead side by side with your Ninja Elite like never before. Action-packed meets Survival RogueElite Ninja Game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #22 EoW: Willer's Dominion
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows
Willer's Dominion is a TPP rogue-lite action game where you unlock and upgrade weapons, master new skills, shape your build through powerful perks, and face the growing risk of corrupted items as you grow stronger with each run. Reclaim your will before the Eye’s curse consumes what’s left of you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.6%, Roguelike 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Gore 8.3%
- #23 Light Followers: Blinded by the Dark
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: dothouse0
Windows
Dive deep in a deep dark realm filled with dangerous monsters, following the path where the light leads you to.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Demons 7.4%, Violent 6.6%
- #24 Lemegeton
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WILDPLAN
Windows
As a hero branded by demons, fight to save your brother and confront the nightmares consuming Nebraknok Island. In [Lemegeton], an action roguelike where perilous choices and the lure of demonic power test you at every moment, can you preserve your humanity?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Dark 4.9%
- #25 Shadow Gates
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Facundo Morelli
Windows
A roguelite dungeon crawler where every death feeds your shadow army. Solo Leveling-inspired power fantasy: clear 5 gates, master 5 classes, climb 5 ascensions. Every hit lands, every death matters. Built for "one more run."
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%
- #26 Mortal Sin
78% matchVery Positive94% of 5,890 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 24%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%
- #27 Rogue Knight
79% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hubris
Windows
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Roguelike 14.4%, Platformer 9.6%
- #28 Grauwall
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AP
Windows
Descend into the vaults of Grauwall as knight, barbarian, ranger or mage. Every run carves a new labyrinth of skeletons, chests and traps. Die and the descent begins again — but your gold remains, unlocking new heroes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelike 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #29 Last Angel
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: n1311
Windows
Master deeply technical 11-attack weapon combos in this fast-paced 2D action-roguelike. As the last angel in a demonic world, you must kill the invading demons and fight in order to survive the holy war.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Roguelike 16.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 6.9%
- #30 Beku
80% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: WiwiGameStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Captured by a plotting king of Beku and forced to embark on a challenging quest to finalise his plans, you'll master your devastating ethereal abilities in this 2D platformer to overcome increasing waves of formidable foes. What secrets will you find along the way?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Platformer 11.1%
- #31 Undergod
77% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Linkas
Windows
Take over heaven in this airborne-combat roguelike where you fight hordes of angels while growing stronger every minute.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Roguelike 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #32 Risk it Little Biscuit
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Civo
Windows
Crush endless waves of enemies! Level up, unlock characters, and upgrade your weapons to create crazy and unique builds while you fight through waves — all leading up to the ultimate showdown against the final boss!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.2%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action 4.6%
- #33 GODSCALE
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PixelCrown Games
Windows
GODSCALE is a 2D pixel art action roguelike set in an ancient Egyptian tomb. Face monsters, deadly traps, and powerful curses while managing blades, spells, and artifacts. Upgrade abilities in the Book of the Dead, collect Ankh tokens, and master the crypt to claim the gods' power.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Platformer 9.5%
- #34 Nightmare Arts
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MundanePixel
Windows
Nightmare Arts is a top down arcade inspired roguelike where you must explore a dangerous afterlife equipped with nothing but magical paint.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #35 Ruins of Aloryith
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solarfall Studios
Windows
Ruins of Aloryith is a stylized third-person action roguelite where every swing commits. Cleave through escalating hordes, block and dodge deadly attacks, and shape each run with player-triggered abilities and powerful modifier choices. Uncover the source of corruption plaguing the material plane.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #36 Crimson Loop
74% matchMixed47% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: Nathan
Windows
Fight your way through waves of increasingly frenzied hordes of monsters! Earning Upgrades, Powerups, And Abilities. All in a mysterious yet satisfying Adventure! To uncover the mysterious story behind your origins, The Loop, and much more.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #37 Shardstorm
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Soul Persona
Windows
After the Echo's fall, her shattered sins awoke once more. Shardstorm is a deep, replayable horde-survivor ARPG. Wield seven sentient Shards, battle towering Sin bosses, and break the game with infinite weapon scaling, skill trees, and legendary loot. Survive the storm. Shape your Wrath.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #38 Retro Dungeons
75% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatterGames
Windows
A fantasy wave based dungeon crawler with randomized and unique loot. Discover new areas and battle a wide array of different foes in your quest to achieve the fastest dungeon clear time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Roguelike 19.2%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action 6.8%
- #39 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
72% matchVery Positive87% of 1,003 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #40 Rain of Awakening
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Dash and slash your way out of Lovecraftian horrors. Master momentum-based movement to reach seemingly impossible locations. Collect upgrades and shape your own fighting style. Can you save what is left of this doomed world or is it too late?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Roguelike 11.6%, Platformer 10.3%
- #41 Deck of Darkness: Infernal Depths
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Morgan CarawayPub: Eldritch Tentacles Games
Windows · Linux
Deck of Darkness: Infernal Depths is an atmospheric dark fantasy dungeon crawl sure to get the blood flowing. Battle your way through the many levels of the lightless abyss to come face to face with your terrifying destiny.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #42 Nyran Survivors
73% 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 31%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action 4.9%
- #43 Ascension Trail
70% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Flying Brick Face Studio
Windows
A top-down co-op action roguelike where horde-slaying combat meets a real dungeon crawl. Fight with swords, bows, spells, or bare fists, manual or full auto-aim, solo or with a friend. Just climb faster than your shard-fire burns. The dark is hungry.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #44 Black Hollow
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PolyPixel Interactive
Windows
Become the doctor the plague fears. Battle infected hordes solo or in up to four-player online co-op in this first-person dark fantasy roguelite. Harvest ichor, unleash volatile alchemy, and forge monstrous builds across four haunted hunting grounds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%
- #45 Damned Soul
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Duck Army
Windows
In this roguelike dungeon crawler, take on the role of Raven, a mysterious woman fighting her way through hell. Defeat enemies, collect their souls, and use them to barter for an arsenal of relics to claim the powers of the Seven Deadly Sins and grow stronger throughout your expeditions.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%
- #46 SoulWander
70% matchPositive73% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: MYMEStudioPub: Link Compass
Windows
Soul Wander is a 2D roguelike action game. It tells the story of the “Fade,” born with the special power to manipulate color in a village that has lost its hues. The Fade embarks on a perilous journey to restore the lost colors.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.3%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #47 Grim Blade
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OneHeadInteractive
Windows
Grim BladeA mystical 2D platformer where a flaming skull uncovers its past! Slash enemies, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 27.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Demons 5.1%
- #48 ABSØLVE
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: OfficialPeanutsStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to ABSØLVE, a dark fantasy based hack-and-slash game, where you fight wave after wave of demons hordes using the chaotic Wheel of Judgement system to try and defeat as many monsters as possible in an attempt to gain absolution.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelike 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #49 Mikene's Aspects
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hugo LaionPub: Dream Stories
Windows
Guide Mikene in the search for the 7 Aspects of Balance to achieve Omnipotence and put an end to the problem plaguing the city of Farzin once and for all. Dive into hordes of enemies in this frantic hack n' slash in the best Soulslike style!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #50 Blotbarrow
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ascripture Games
Windows
Odin sacrificed the gods to thwart Ragnarök. Now you're what's left. Tear through the Nine Realms in this fast-paced, hack and slash roguelite. Wield legendary weapons. Gain the powers of the fallen gods. Die. Come back stronger. Die again. Storm the Blotbarrow and end the All-Father.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Combat 7.9%
- #51 Cinderia
65% matchVery Positive88% of 5,261 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 27.3%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelike 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #52 Gods Will Fall
71% matchMixed59% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Clever BeansPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The gods’ torturous rule over humanity has lasted for millennia. Bent on cruelty and suffering, they demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. To those who don't submit to the gods’ will; a slow and merciless death awaits.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #53 Gloomsday
69% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Team Nabla
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gloomsday is a dark roguelite action-platformer. Thief-turned-mage Gary entered Colwell Academy looking for loot. Now he must fight to escape. Draw mana from your surroundings to cast spells—keep moving or you’ll run out. To be still is to die, but in Colwell Academy, death is only the beginning.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Lore-Rich 11.3%
- #54 Cave Survivor
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nova X Joy
Windows
In a world consumed by nightmares, a stuffed doll fights to protect its sleeping owner. Cave Survivor is a dark casual roguelike about confronting inner fear and finding the strength not to cave under pressure. Endure the darkness — and don’t cave in.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action Roguelike 7.8%, Dark 7.7%
- #55 Dragon Girls
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Karl Gaming
Windows
Defeat countless enemies and survive. Dragon Girls is an action game with roguelike elements. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of monsters can come after you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action Roguelike 19%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #56 Rogue Blight
65% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a difficult rogue-lite with focus on souls-like combat, featuring a Slay The Spire-inspired map system. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Death is punishing. Only skill and persistence will carry you forward.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #57 Shadow Monarchs Rise
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: The Gaming Maker
Windows
Shadow Monarch’s Rise is a soullite action RPG with fast, skill-based combat, many many quests, hidden treasures, epic bosses, and character progression. A Skilltree with epic Powers to unlock! Future updates will include more Skills, areas & Bosses etc.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 15.9%, Platformer 12.7%
- #58 Shadow of Scintilla
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Li Meng
Windows
Hack and slash your way through two worlds by time-traveling between the past and present in this action roguelike. Master melee and ranged weapons with unique upgrades, and uncover the secrets of a dark fantasy realm.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #59 The Lighthouse Is My Home
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mason Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lighthouse Is My Home is a dynamic roguelite in which you play as a lighthouse keeper. A mysterious island full of dangers, events and secrets awaits you. Explore, die, revive again, but don't let the lighthouse fire go out!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Roguelike 19.7%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%