- #1 Core Keeper
97% matchVery Positive93% of 65,308 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Survival 26.1%, Sandbox 21.3%, Crafting 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down mining sandbox that focuses heavily on base building, boss fights, and deep character progression in a mysterious underground world.
- #2 Terraria
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,534,723 reviews2011
Dev: Re-Logic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 33.6 hrsMean: 150.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Why similar: Sandbox 25.2%, Survival 23.4%, Crafting 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive 2D sandbox experience that shares the core mining, crafting, and boss-progression loop found in It Lurks Below.
- #3 The Slormancer
96% matchVery Positive81% of 7,331 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Loot 35.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An addictive action-RPG that focuses on loot, character builds, and fast-paced combat against hordes of enemies.
- #4 Necesse
94% matchVery Positive93% of 27,498 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Games ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Why similar: Survival 21.8%, Sandbox 19.8%, Crafting 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, RPG 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines sandbox exploration and base building with action-RPG combat and boss encounters in a procedurally generated world.
- #5 UnderMine
95% matchVery Positive90% of 9,815 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, RPG 22.3%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelike that captures the satisfying feeling of mining and dungeon crawling with persistent character upgrades.
- #6 Ghostlore
94% matchVery Positive81% of 746 reviews2023
Dev: Andrew TeoPub: AT-AT Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.
Why similar: Loot 28.8%, Crafting 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A loot-heavy action-RPG that offers deep character customization and a distinct focus on gear-based progression.
- #7 Starbound
93% matchVery Positive90% of 123,064 reviews2016
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Why similar: Sandbox 26.3%, Survival 21.6%, Crafting 15%, RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast 2D sandbox experience with a heavy emphasis on exploration, crafting, and diverse RPG character progression across different planets.
- #8 Delver
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,849 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, RPG 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Action 9.5%, Indie 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and survival in a randomly generated, pixelated world.
- #9 Magicite
91% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Crafting 15.8%, Survival 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Platformer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival-roguelike that emphasizes crafting and character customization through a unique trait and gear system.
- #10 Dig or Die
91% matchVery Positive90% of 4,273 reviews2018
Dev: Gaddy Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.
Why similar: Survival 30%, Sandbox 23.7%, Crafting 18.5%, RPG 6.6%, 2D 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused game where you must mine resources and build defenses to survive against increasingly difficult waves of enemies.
- #11 Aground
90% matchVery Positive94% of 2,004 reviews2020
Dev: Fancy Fish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As one of the last human survivors, you find yourself stranded on an uninhabited island. With a few other victims of the crash, can you craft, mine, and build your way to survival?
Why similar: Survival 32.6%, Sandbox 22.9%, RPG 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, 2D 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling progression system where you start with primitive tools and advance through technology tiers while exploring and crafting.
- #12 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
89% matchVery Positive83% of 6,281 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, RPG 23.8%, Action RPG 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust dungeon-crawling experience with persistent town building and character progression that rewards repeated runs.
- #13 Shards of Azuria
89% matchMixed60% of 101 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Potion Games
Windows
Shards of Azuria is an isometric, craft and build RPG. Create a character and a new world, then start your adventure by waking up in town. You are greeted by the locals of Azuria and begin to find your way around.
Why similar: Crafting 17.3%, RPG 17.1%, Survival 16.8%, Sandbox 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features sandbox crafting and exploration combined with action-RPG combat and character progression.
- #14 Forsaken Isle
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 516 reviews2025
Dev: Smoodlez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Stranded on a desert island, explore, craft, build and fight in this action survival game!
Why similar: Survival 26.9%, Crafting 16.2%, Sandbox 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, RPG 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-crafting game that tasks you with exploring a dangerous, randomly generated island to survive and thrive.
- #15 Mists of Noyah
88% matchMixed66% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: Pyxeralia
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Mists of Noyah is a co-op survival game with many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your base by rescuing survivors from around the world.
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Survival 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Indie 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that incorporates survival and base-building mechanics into a 2D world filled with challenging bosses.
- #16 Into the Necrovale
86% matchVery Positive86% of 623 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.7 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: Loot 30.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A focused action-RPG that prioritizes gear-based builds and dungeon exploration with a satisfying combat loop.
- #17 Below the Stone
85% matchVery Positive85% of 437 reviews2023
Dev: StrollartPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Below the Stone is an extraction roguelike about dwarves on the quest for the deepest depths. A place where each and every descent will lead to new adventures -- and where only the most determined dwarves with many lost lives will be rewarded by the hidden world lying below the stone.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27%, Crafting 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Action RPG 18.5%, Action 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A mining-focused roguelike that captures the thrill of delving deep into dangerous caverns for rare resources.
- #18 Dungeons of Edera
86% 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: RPG 31.5%, Dungeon Crawler 27%, Action 14.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Indie 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that blends action-RPG combat with procedural generation and character customization.
- #19 Craft The World
84% matchVery Positive88% of 16,973 reviews2014
Dev: Dekovir EntertainmentPub: Dekovir Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Why similar: Sandbox 29.1%, Crafting 26.6%, Survival 24.7%, RPG 10.2%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a group of dwarves as they mine, craft, and build defenses against waves of monsters in a sandbox environment.
- #20 Catacomb Kids
84% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action 15.5%, Indie 14.7%, Platformer 14%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike that features physics-based interactions and deep, emergent gameplay mechanics.
- #21 Himno - The Silent Melody
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 349 reviews2021
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.
Why similar: Loot 19.9%, Survival 11.8%, Sandbox 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that emphasizes exploration and movement in a procedurally generated world.
- #22 Lantern Forge
83% matchMixed54% of 284 reviews2014
Dev: Hearthfire Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lantern Forge is a sandbox survival game with building, crafting, and RPG elements. Mine and forage for resources to build a home, plant crops, and craft weapons and armor. Then venture out to explore the wilderness, find hidden dungeons and temples, fight unique monsters, and collect the treasures they guard.
Why similar: Survival 26.5%, RPG 25.8%, Sandbox 23.8%, Crafting 20%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines sandbox survival and crafting with RPG elements in a world that encourages exploration and base development.
- #23 Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Beldarak Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Explore the island of Namok and its dungeon, both of them full of adventures, dangers and big bosses. Craft new armors, weapons, potions, etc... Meet the crazy townfolks and discover the secrets that lie beneath Namok.
Why similar: RPG 16.3%, Sandbox 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Action RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art RPG that focuses on exploration, combat, and uncovering secrets in a fantasy world.
- #24 Diehard Dungeon
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Action 20.3%, Indie 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes fast-paced combat and dungeon exploration with RPG-lite progression.
- #25 Slasher's Keep
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,295 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.7%, RPG 24.1%, Loot 21%, Action 11.3%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler with action-roguelike elements that emphasizes combat and exploration.
- #26 Beyond the Map
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 722 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Goblins
Windows
Isometric survival ARPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world. Build your base, gear up, and venture out, chasing stronger enemies and better loot.
Why similar: Loot 28.4%, Survival 15%, Crafting 12.1%, Action RPG 12%, Sandbox 11.1%
- #27 The Enchanted Cave 2
79% matchVery Positive90% of 831 reviews2015
Dev: dustinaux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!
Why similar: RPG 45%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Indie 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that focuses on strategic gear management and risk-versus-reward exploration.
- #28 Dark Hunting Ground
76% matchVery Positive93% of 800 reviews2025
Dev: BingXPub: The Bueno Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hunt the monsters that swarm the Dark Hunting Ground, collect the spoils, develop your skills freely and wisely and fight to become the strongest hunter!
Why similar: Loot 36.3%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #29 Deep Despair
80% matchMixed67% of 280 reviews2020
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deep Despair is a Minecraft-style survival sandbox. Travel, collect resources, craft items, dig, build, grow crops and survive. Freedom of action is limited only by your imagination!
Why similar: RPG 21.5%, Survival 19.3%, Sandbox 13.7%, Crafting 13.6%, Action 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-crafting game with RPG elements that focuses on building and exploring a harsh, pixelated world.
- #30 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
78% matchVery Positive81% of 470 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Survival 26.3%, RPG 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features simple but engaging combat and character progression in a pixel-art style.
- #31 Hack, Slash, Loot
81% matchMixed52% of 754 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Loot 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Indie 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that distills the dungeon-crawling experience down to its core elements of loot and survival.
- #32 Path of Achra
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,200 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: RPG 35.1%, Dungeon Crawler 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #33 The Rangers In The South
75% matchVery Positive82% of 810 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.3%, RPG 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Action RPG 12%, Indie 10.1%
- #34 Heroes of Loot
78% matchMixed69% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Loot 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, RPG 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon crawler that focuses on arcade-style action and loot collection.
- #35 Pixelum
76% matchMixed48% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: ZXC Games
Windows
Pixelum is a whole world made up entirely from interactive pixels. Explore procedurally generated sandbox with advanced physics. Dig and mine, fight mobs, build bases, craft items, and progress throughout the pixel canvas!
Why similar: RPG 27%, Survival 20%, Sandbox 17.2%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9.5%
- #36 Adventure Craft
77% matchVery Positive82% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: Edible Entertainment
Windows
Adventure Craft is a challenging procedurally generated sandbox RPG with roguelike elements. Hunt monsters, horde loot, and craft weapons and armor, to survive in a vast ever-changing RPG world full of action, extreme danger and wonderful surprises.
Why similar: Survival 22.9%, Sandbox 21.5%, RPG 16.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #37 Mutagenic
75% matchVery Positive95% of 91 reviews2022
Dev: zediven
Windows · Mac
Mutagenic: A mashup of ARPG and Survivor gameplay, bridging the best of both genres. With unrivaled depth to character customization, Mutagenic has the depth of high-budget ARPG games with the simplified controls of a Survivor-style game. Can you craft a build to outdo everyone else?
Why similar: Loot 17.3%, Survival 15.8%, RPG 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9%
- #38 Dive The Depths
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: FrizuoPub: Starpixel Studios
Windows
Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?
Why similar: Loot 33.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Crafting 13.9%, Action 7.3%
- #39 Tiny Rogues
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,641 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.2%, RPG 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 5.4%
- #40 Gloomgrave
71% matchVery Positive88% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.8%, RPG 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Action 9.5%, Indie 9.4%
- #41 Crypt of the Serpent King
73% matchVery Positive83% of 309 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Action 17%, Indie 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #42 Death Must Die
69% matchVery Positive90% of 21,625 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: Loot 32.5%, RPG 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action 8.8%
- #43 Subterrain: Mines of Titan
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 733 reviews2024
Dev: Pixellore IncPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.
Why similar: Survival 40.8%, RPG 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #44 Arboria
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 780 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, RPG 23.3%, Action RPG 22.7%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.6%
- #45 Halls of Torment
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,594 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.1 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: RPG 26.4%, Action RPG 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Action 12.9%, 2D 8.8%
- #46 A Wizard's Lizard
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 445 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Action 19.2%, Indie 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, 2D 5.2%
- #47 Sunken
73% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Hit the Crow
Windows · Linux
Action RPG meets Roguelike in this atmospheric dungeon crawler. Spawned by two hardcore gamers, Sunken will constantly test your ability to adapt to a situation while it takes you through a dark journey of the one that has sinned.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Action 21.6%, Indie 17.3%, Crafting 16.6%
- #48 The Dungeoning
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: RPG 47.1%, Action 21%, Indie 17.2%, Platformer 14.7%
- #49 NETHER DUNGEONS
68% matchVery Positive83% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.4%, Loot 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 10.6%, 2D 8.9%
- #50 bit Dungeon
70% matchVery Positive89% of 192 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: RPG 54.5%, Action 25.6%, Indie 19.9%
- #51 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
68% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, RPG 21%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Action 10.4%, 2D 8.8%
- #52 Into The Dark
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, RPG 26.7%, Action RPG 23.4%, Action 9.9%, Indie 8.6%
- #53 Subterrain
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,395 reviews2016
Dev: Pixellore Inc
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Uncompromising Sci-Fi survival on Mars! Manage the entire colony single-handed! Craft, Research, Explore and Fight against evolving mutants. Vast open world and randomly generated levels to explore! Can you survive long enough to escape the horror?
Why similar: Survival 49.4%, Crafting 26.2%, Indie 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 5.4%
- #54 Devil Spire
67% matchVery Positive87% of 518 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Loot 34.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, RPG 22.5%, Action RPG 17.9%
- #55 Claustrophobia: The Downward Struggle
72% matchMixed43% of 202 reviews2014
Dev: The Indie Forge
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Grab your weapon of choice, polish your Rogue senses, and get ready to be thrown into the dark and oppressing dungeons of Claustrophobia! Experience deep character development, fast-paced tactical combat, and mountains of epic loot. Here begins a roguelike quest for glory, slaughter, and anything shiny!
Why similar: RPG 75.3%, Indie 24.7%
- #56 Spark in the Dark
63% matchVery Positive88% of 1,101 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37%, RPG 29.6%, Action RPG 18.6%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #57 BELOW
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,366 reviews2018
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.2%, RPG 32.4%, Action 22.7%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #58 Striving for Light
65% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Loot 30.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, RPG 18.3%, Action RPG 18%, Action 5.7%
- #59 Din's Champion
65% matchVery Positive94% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Linux
The evil goddess seeks to devour and remake the world… and you are what stands in her way. Fight and kill, expand your skill tree, craft and build, and lead the world’s people to victory in Din’s Champion, a multiplayer fantasy action-RPG where every choice matters, and the choices are endless.
Why similar: Loot 26.2%, Sandbox 17.6%, Crafting 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action RPG 13.6%