- #1 Full Metal Furies
97% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33%, Co-op 25%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, RPG 8.8%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the co-op side-scrolling beat-'em-up experience with deep RPG character classes and strategic combat.
- #2 Young Souls
96% matchVery Positive85% of 594 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Co-op 15.3%, RPG 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines stylish side-scrolling combat with significant RPG elements and a compelling narrative, mirroring the feel of Immortal Hunters.
- #3 Bravery and Greed
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Beat 'em up 39.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Co-op 8.5%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon-crawling beat-'em-up that emphasizes co-op play and character progression in a fantasy setting.
- #4 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
95% matchVery Positive87% of 23,770 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Difficult 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title features randomized dungeon-crawling and co-op action that feels very similar to the core loop of Immortal Hunters.
- #5 Towerborne
94% matchMixed66% of 1,483 reviews2026
Dev: StoicPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler. As an immortal warrior journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, Co-op 16.4%, Side Scroller 14%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Multiplayer 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that utilizes side-scrolling combat and co-op dungeon exploration as its core pillars.
- #6 Castle Crashers®
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, Co-op 19.7%, Online Co-Op 19.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Adventure 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for co-op side-scrolling beat-'em-ups, offering accessible combat with light RPG progression.
- #7 Rotwood
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,951 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 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: Beat 'em up 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Co-op 14%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Multiplayer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling hack-and-slash that emphasizes co-op play and satisfying combat feedback.
- #8 Streets of Rage 4
92% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Co-op 7.2%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more grounded in urban settings, its fluid combat mechanics and co-op focus make it a must-play for beat-'em-up fans.
- #9 Ravenswatch
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 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: Co-op 29.1%, Online Co-Op 20.5%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Difficult 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, mythological atmosphere and co-op action that aligns well with the themes of Immortal Hunters.
- #10 River City Girls 2
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,931 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.3%, RPG 15.3%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.7%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep RPG systems and exploration within a side-scrolling beat-'em-up framework, perfect for co-op sessions.
- #11 Fight'N Rage
90% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Difficult 7.9%, Action 6%, 2D 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the most satisfying and responsive side-scrolling combat available on Steam.
- #12 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.1%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic beat-'em-up genre that incorporates roguelite elements and co-op play.
- #13 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
88% matchVery Positive94% of 14,426 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.2%, Side Scroller 25%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Action 2.8%, 2D 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, high-energy co-op beat-'em-up experience that captures the spirit of the genre.
- #14 Apotheon
89% matchVery Positive90% of 3,824 reviews2015
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 51%, Side Scroller 18.9%, RPG 8.2%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling action game set entirely within the world of Greek mythology.
- #15 Rampage Knights
87% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Co-op 20%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
Why You'll Like It: Blends beat-'em-up combat with roguelite dungeon-crawling for a highly replayable co-op experience.
- #16 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,941 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.9%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Side Scroller 12%, Co-op 8.8%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mythological dungeon-crawling beat-'em-up that heavily influenced the genre's RPG-infused combat.
- #17 Charlie Murder
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,762 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.1%, Co-op 16.1%, Side Scroller 8.2%, RPG 7.8%, Online Co-Op 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, co-op beat-'em-up with deep RPG mechanics and a distinct visual style.
- #18 Sacred Citadel
86% matchMixed69% of 1,188 reviews2013
Dev: SouthendPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Co-op 12.9%, Online Co-Op 8%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling beat-'em-up that leans heavily into RPG progression and fantasy-themed character classes.
- #19 Vengeance Hunters
83% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Nalua Studio SLU
Windows
Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.4%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired beat-'em-up that focuses on tight combat mechanics and post-apocalyptic themes.
- #20 LOST EPIC
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,135 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Online Co-Op 20%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Co-op 17%, Multiplayer 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG that emphasizes boss battles and character building in a dark fantasy world.
- #21 Die for Valhalla!
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Monster Couch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.6%, Side Scroller 23.3%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 7%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling beat-'em-up centered around Norse mythology and cooperative action.
- #22 Ascendant
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 218 reviews2014
Dev: Hapa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 66%, RPG 13%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelike that features challenging combat and character customization.
- #23 Watcher Chronicles
81% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2022
Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.3%, Side Scroller 27%, Difficult 17.1%, RPG 13.6%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling action-RPG that shares the dark, atmospheric tone of Immortal Hunters.
- #24 Almighty: Kill Your Gods
81% matchMixed61% of 402 reviews2021
Dev: RUNWILD EntertainmentPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Hunt demons, monsters, and gods solo or online with friends in this action RPG. Run, leap and fly across islands, ripping your foes to pieces, and rebuilding your home with their remains. Bring low the oppressive false gods, protect your kindred and become Almighty.
Why similar: Co-op 23.9%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Multiplayer 16.5%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the thematic focus on defying and destroying gods through action-oriented combat.
- #25 Immortal Planet
82% matchMixed62% of 390 reviews2017
Dev: teedoubleuGAMES
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Action 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical combat and dark fantasy themes, appealing to those interested in the 'Immortal' aspect of the seed game.
- #26 I Am The Hero
80% matchVery Positive82% of 544 reviews2017
Dev: Crazyant
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Co-op 13%, RPG 10.7%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish side-scrolling beat-'em-up that focuses on fluid combat combos.
- #27 SWORN
76% matchVery Positive80% of 4,211 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Mythology 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Co-op 18.8%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, RPG 7.4%
- #28 99Vidas
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 641 reviews2016
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic beat-'em-ups that supports co-op play and features varied character abilities.
- #29 Mother Russia Bleeds
78% matchVery Positive87% of 5,329 reviews2016
Dev: Le Cartel StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.6%, Violent 16.9%, Co-op 16.1%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, high-intensity side-scrolling beat-'em-up with a dark and gritty atmosphere.
- #30 Folklore Hunter
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,427 reviews2026
Dev: Liquid Donkey Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You’re a world-renowned hunter of supernatural beasts. Track down urban legends from all over the world, set traps, solve disturbing puzzles, and defeat the beasts before you succumb to their otherworldly presence.
Why similar: Mythology 25.6%, Online Co-Op 22%, Multiplayer 17.7%, Violent 15%, Co-op 12%
- #31 Moon Hunters
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,202 reviews2016
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.7%, RPG 17.5%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 8.2%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A mythological co-op adventure that focuses on narrative choices and action-oriented gameplay.
- #32 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
77% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Multiplayer 12.6%, RPG 8.3%, Difficult 8%
- #33 Hammerwatch II
77% matchMixed62% of 2,198 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 27.3%, Co-op 20.1%, Online Co-Op 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #34 Next Up Hero
79% matchMixed55% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Digital Continue
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fight. Die. Win! (And probably die some more.) There are no health kits. Sorry!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, Beat 'em up 23.6%, Co-op 18.1%, RPG 14.9%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op dungeon-crawler that features beat-'em-up style combat and character progression.
- #35 Deathless: Survivors
75% matchMixed60% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
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: Online Co-Op 32.6%, Co-op 26%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, RPG 11.6%, Action 6%
- #36 Doomsday Hunters
73% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 64%, Difficult 23.1%, Action 8.5%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #37 Kings of Hell
72% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: StrawberryOctopus Productions
Windows
Enter the World of Kings of Hell; set during 2112, 100 years after the rapture, the world as we know it is now literally Hell on Earth as Demons now rule the planet. Follow the adventures of Lutin, Enfer, Gremile and Mal as they fight the current 5 Dukes of Hell to claim the title of King of Hell!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.9%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Co-op 11.6%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Violent 8%
- #38 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 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: Dark Fantasy 42.7%, Fantasy 20.8%, Action 17.1%, RPG 9.3%, 2D 5.6%
- #39 Unending Dusk
76% matchMixed67% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: Vindicate Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unending Dusk is a retro inspired beat ‘em up ARPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play solo or with up to 4 players online and brawl your way through hordes of enemies. You play as an elite mercenary fighting against a dark force which has locked the Earth in a state of unending dusk.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Co-op 13.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Violent 8.3%
- #40 Blightbound
74% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Co-op 18.7%, Multiplayer 12.4%, RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #41 Netherworld Covenant
70% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 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: Dungeon Crawler 47.3%, Dark Fantasy 26.5%, RPG 16%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #42 Gods Will Fall
74% matchMixed59% of 112 reviews2021
Dev: Clever BeansPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Online Co-Op 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Difficult 12.4%, RPG 11.6%
- #43 The Inquisitor
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: The Dust S.A.Pub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Jesus did not die on the cross, but came down and unleashed vengeance on all the nonbelievers. 1500 years later, an army of Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith. In this dark fantasy adventure you solve intricate cases and unveil abysmal secrets as Inquisitor Mordimer Madderdin.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.4%, Fantasy 29.1%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #44 Vampire Hunters
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: RPG 51.8%, Action 27.7%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #45 GRAVEN
71% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.7%, Co-op 19%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Multiplayer 15.8%, RPG 9.9%
- #46 Phobos
73% matchMixed64% of 197 reviews2020
Dev: Myth Entertainment
Windows
Discover an expansive online multiplayer world of battle, stories, and intrigue. Wield great weapons or conjure terrifying magics. Explore the world, solve quests, and slay great beasts and players alike.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, RPG 13.8%, Fantasy 10.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #47 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,940 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Why similar: Co-op 20.7%, Online Co-Op 17%, RPG 15.3%, Violent 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.9%
- #48 Achilles: Legends Untold
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,436 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Mythology 41.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, RPG 12%, Fantasy 10.9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #49 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
72% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 20%, RPG 11.4%, Violent 9%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #50 Crimson Capes
67% matchVery Positive91% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: Poor Locke
Windows
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 13.4%, Multiplayer 12%, RPG 9.1%
- #51 Immortal Heritage
70% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: RPG 23%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Fantasy 18.2%, Story Rich 16.9%, Action 9.7%
- #52 Death Must Die
65% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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: Dark Fantasy 37.6%, RPG 28.4%, Action 12.9%, Fantasy 11.9%, 2D 7.4%
- #53 Heretical
66% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.9%, Dark Fantasy 31.6%, RPG 13.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #54 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
68% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
Windows
Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.3%, Dark Fantasy 26.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.6%
- #55 Viking Vengeance
70% matchMixed57% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Lowpoly Interactive
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Mythology 16.6%, RPG 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Violent 8.9%
- #56 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,018 reviews2019
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Foul Tyranids rampaging on barren worlds; the mysterious Aeldari waging war on the Imperium; a prophecy that could change the fate of an entire Sector. Purge the unclean with the new Tech-Adept Inquisitor and carry out the Emperor’s will in the grim Action-RPG “WH40k: Inquisitor - Prophecy”.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 22.9%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Violent 16.9%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #57 MannaRites
67% matchVery Positive91% of 299 reviews2020
Dev: DamonWall
Windows · Linux
Fantasy beat'em'up with a bit of RPG flavor and couch co-op. Explore open map, fight brutal enemies, find and equip weapons, armor and artifacts, make your hero stronger by gaining experience and learning unique perks and combat moves!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Co-op 9.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action 3.6%
- #58 GUNTOUCHABLES
63% matchVery Positive85% of 4,029 reviews2025
Dev: Game SwingPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 26%, Co-op 25.6%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Dark 8.2%
- #59 Malignant Survivors
67% matchMixed63% of 308 reviews2024
Dev: Eren Aydin
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.3%, RPG 28.3%, Action 12.2%, Dark 10.9%, Adventure 8%
- #60 Hunt the Night
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Violent 13.4%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.6%