Games Like Isles of Limbo

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 80.9%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive top-down arena hack-and-slash that perfectly balances fast-paced combat with a striking, stylized aesthetic.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.6%, Cartoony 28.8%, Action 12.9%, Combat 6.1%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features tight, responsive top-down combat and a beautiful, cohesive art style that mirrors the charm of Isles of Limbo.

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.9%, Cartoony 15.5%, Action 8.3%, 2D 7.9%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that blends platformer movement with intense, arena-based combat.

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 65.2%, Action 19.3%, Fantasy 5.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%, Colorful 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down action game with a vibrant, hand-painted world and satisfying, weight-based combat.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 13.2%, 2D 7%, Colorful 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly polished, top-down combat experience with a unique, colorful visual identity.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 64.1%, Action 22.9%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, arena-style combat with a massive variety of spells and hack-and-slash mechanics.

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.5%, Action 13.4%, 2D 11%, Combat 9.4%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash that captures the colorful, high-energy combat feel of the seed game.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 64.5%, Action 12.9%, Fantasy 10.1%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-driven hack-and-slash that features fluid combat and a distinct, pixel-art style.

Greed is a roguelite game that invites you to wield multiples weapons and unique spells as you fight unknown enemies through challenging environments.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.5%, Cartoony 17.3%, Action 13.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play action-roguelike that mirrors the hack-and-slash, arena-based loop of the seed game.

Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Cartoony 17.9%, Top-Down 16.4%, Combat 10.4%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling hack-and-slash that focuses on combat and magical progression in a top-down view.

Soul Slasher is a top down, 1v1 PvP focused close combat game. The arena's randomized obstacles, buffs, and traps make every match different. Slash your opponent's soul and claim your freedom.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.2%, Top-Down 24.3%, Action 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down hack-and-slash that focuses on dark fantasy combat and fast-paced enemy encounters.

Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.2%, Top-Down 22.8%, Action 9.7%, Combat 6.8%, Fantasy 6%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play action-adventure game that provides a classic, top-down hack-and-slash experience.

Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 69.8%, Action 15.1%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn 2D brawler that emphasizes fluid combat and vibrant, fantasy-inspired environments.

Fight your way through hordes of enemies, rescue the five forest spirits and bring them back to their tree, and lift the curse plaguing the Enchanted Forest!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.1%, Top-Down 19.7%, Action 9.3%, 2D 8.7%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game that features hack-and-slash mechanics and 2D visual elements.

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.8%, Action 11.9%, Fantasy 11.2%, 2D 10%, Colorful 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a colorful, top-down perspective with fast-paced action and a unique, ever-changing combat system.

Forest of Tails: Arena is a real-time action arena game that pits you against bugs, animals, and even other mice. Fight your way through waves, gain new skills, and loot powerful equipment to fight your way to the top.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 75.9%, Action 12.4%, Fantasy 5.3%, Combat 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-focused hack-and-slash that emphasizes loot and PvE combat in a stylized setting.

Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 65.4%, Combat 11.1%, Action 11%, Fantasy 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric hack-and-slash that focuses on weapon customization and rhythmic combat encounters.

Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

Why similar: Top-Down 27%, Fantasy 24.9%, Action 24.8%, Colorful 20.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, colorful action game focused on chaotic, arena-based combat and magical abilities.

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Why similar: Action 24.1%, Fantasy 24%, 2D 23.1%, Colorful 19.6%, Singleplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends top-down, hack-and-slash combat with a highly stylized, cartoonish art direction.

Mysterious cosmic forces have created the Fightland, and they’ve plucked warriors from across space and time to do battle there. Join with up to 100 other players in this massive team battle arena game where individual skill, squad tactics, and overall teamwork will determine the victor!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Cartoony 24.1%, Action 22.3%, Combat 15.6%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that features colorful, cartoony visuals and straightforward combat.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: 2D 48%, Action 36.1%, Singleplayer 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a colorful, retro-inspired aesthetic with deep, fast-paced top-down action combat.

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: Action 83.2%, 2D 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, top-down action game that emphasizes team-based combat and satisfying, punchy mechanics.

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Why similar: Top-Down 43%, Action 34.6%, Hack and Slash 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arena-based top-down combat experience that strips away the fluff to focus entirely on skill-based action.

Slash, slash, slash. Sometimes you have to dance, sometimes you have to be precise. "LIBLADE" is a side-scrolling action game where you slash and slash by playing the stick. Use the twin-stick slash action to slash down everything and defeat the strongest enemies that stand in your way.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 70.8%, Action 9.5%, Combat 9.1%, Fantasy 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that emphasizes difficult, fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in a 2D space.

Traverse the sky in this open-air platformer featuring elegant, fluid movement and swift combat. Play as a mysterious assassin-like wielder of spirit energy to strike down enemies, restore the great guardian statue and return the land to the earth

Why similar: Action 30.4%, 2D 18.9%, Colorful 17.2%, Fantasy 16.1%, Combat 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that shares the colorful, vibrant aesthetic found in the seed game.

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 49.3%, Top-Down 19.9%, Action 12.7%, Colorful 6.7%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features top-down, hack-and-slash combat against waves of enemies.

Play as Rubin, a rose ensorcelled by the goddess Antheia and entrusted with her sacred scythe. Mushroom marauders have invaded the greenhouse, targeting the garden goddess and choking the life out of her children. It is your duty to traverse the expanse of the greenhouse and slay these invaders.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 64.2%, Action 14.3%, Colorful 7.2%, Combat 6.5%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D hack-and-slash that focuses on action-adventure exploration and combat.

Beautiful 16 bit retro art style with fluid animations and deliberate combat. Read the enemy and act accordingly in this seamless world without any load screens.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40%, Action 32%, 2D 16.2%, Fantasy 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that focuses on precise, challenging combat mechanics.

Prepare for deep-sea action! Lead swarms of krill against predators looking for their next meal. Utilize the strength of a krillion krill to swat away your enemies. With hammers, scissors, and more unique construct abilities, master the way of the krill and lay claim to your home.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.6%, Top-Down 17.8%, Cartoony 11.8%, Action 10.4%, Colorful 4.6%

Challenging gothic Hack & Slash with gore action and platform phases.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 79.3%, Action 16.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, souls-like hack-and-slash that offers challenging, arena-based combat encounters.

Hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm! Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts a monster in waiting!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.7%, Action 13.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, 2D 10.7%, Combat 9.6%

Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 79.4%, Action 10.8%, Colorful 9.8%

Embrace Onyx, the master of the Black Lotus, in intense first-person hack n' slash combat. Maneuver compact battlegrounds, unleash spatial manipulation, and showcase unmatched agility. How long can you survive the relentless waves? Brace for an adrenaline-pumping test of mettle!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.8%, Action 25.9%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Curse of Mermos is a free, lighthearted hack and slash game with fast paced action and challenging combat. Players wield the Hammer of Horus or shoot the Crossbow of Neith to defeat hordes of monsters in the tomb of Ebo. The game features unlock-able abilities and skill upgrades for personalized combat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 69.9%, Action 30.1%

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 60.6%, Action 15.3%, 2D 11.1%, Fantasy 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.2%, Cartoony 20.5%, Action 10.7%, Combat 8.4%, Fantasy 8.2%

Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.6%, Top-Down 20.1%, Cartoony 12.3%, 2D 9.1%, Action 8.4%

is a fast-paced 2D top-down action game. Players take on the role of an ink bottle warrior on a journey to become the king of tools. Use your fast attacks, moves, and powerful skills to defeat the tools that stand in your way, prove that ink and pen are the best tools, and become the King of Tools.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.8%, Top-Down 19.8%, Action 9.5%, Combat 9.1%, 2D 6.9%

THE SEGMENT TWINS is a hack-and-slash game featuring unique character tag action. Go crazy the stylish action of the mush hunter twin girls!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.8%, Top-Down 16.3%, Cartoony 13.5%, Action 6.7%, Combat 5.9%

Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.4%, Action 15.3%, Fantasy 10.5%, 2D 9.3%, Combat 6.7%

Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 71.4%, Fantasy 10.4%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.

Why similar: Top-Down 28.8%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action 18.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, 2D 12.2%

Vermis Orbita is a fast-paced, wave based, action game where you control a Dragon-God who has the power to utilize orbiting objects as weaponry to fight off swarms of enemies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.4%, Top-Down 22.1%, Action 12.5%, 2D 9.1%, Combat 4.9%

How do you platform if walking and jumping aren't an option? With a sword of course! Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!

Why similar: Action 39.2%, 2D 28.4%, Fantasy 26.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Apotheon Arena is the free online-multiplayer complement to the mythic Greek action RPG, Apotheon. Pit your skills with spear and shield against other players in brutal bronze-age combat. Battle across the statuesque arenas of Olympus, depicted with beautiful black-figure pottery artwork.

Why similar: Action 68%, 2D 32%

A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

Why similar: Combat 34.1%, Colorful 29.2%, Action 26.2%, Singleplayer 8.4%, 2D 2.1%

Mirlo's home has been destroyed, all the forest Beasts are being kidnapped and exploited for their energy. Join her to save her home and her forest friends in a hack & slash adventure. Use Mirlo's attack to push and defeat enemies, jump to avoid hazards, and save all the Beasts.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.7%, Action 13%, Colorful 7.8%, Fantasy 7.6%, Combat 7.4%

Lost Islands is a Cold Weapon PvPvE online multiplayer action game. You will play an adventurer to an unknown island, killing and co-operating with monsters and other adventurers on the island, embarking on an exciting adventure and eventually escaping with the treasure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.2%, Action 20.3%, Colorful 11.5%

Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 73.5%, Action 12.7%, Colorful 9.2%, Combat 4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Barbearian is a fast-paced hack'n'slash with massive battles in a colorful, hand-drawn world. Fight for your life, discover the secrets of the Arbitrators and find your way back home!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.4%, Cartoony 17.7%, Fantasy 8.5%, Colorful 8.4%, Action 8%

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.8%, Action 14.9%, 2D 12.2%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Nakuma is a singleplayer RPG with focus on grinding for gear and experience points. Obtain a variety of magical spells, upgrade your gear and invest stat-points as you progress!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35%, Combat 15.2%, Top-Down 13.5%, 2D 12.8%, Fantasy 10.2%

Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 76.3%, Action 11.3%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.9%, Action 18.5%, 2D 14.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%

The Halloween spirit is missing! Play as Scary and help him save HallowTown. "Death or Treat" is a 2D action-roguelite and hack & slash, with handpainted environments and traditional animation. Explore all the worlds and defeat hordes of enemies using different weapons and skills.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.4%, Cartoony 14.7%, Combat 10.2%, Colorful 9.4%, 2D 8.5%

A free-flow action-adventure game with varied realms to travel through. The player will have to defeat powerful bosses and take on dangerous environments in order to obtain the all-powerful elements to take back the Nith.

Why similar: Action 47.9%, Combat 35.3%, Colorful 10.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%