- #1 Rogue Knight
97% 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: Souls-like 17.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #2 Lost Soul
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abdallah Mohamed
Windows
Lost soul is a roguelite action-platformer. inspired by deadcells, and hades. You'll explore an ever-changing Tower with a 2D souls-lite combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Side Scroller 11%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #3 Rogue Worlds
96% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Roguelike 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #4 Commander Tiberius Troubleson
95% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Jos_a.b
Windows
A roguelite platformer with powerful yet limited use spells that will force you to plan ahead. Play as a wizard with a gun, explore handcrafted levels full of secrets and rain fire upon your enemies. No spikes. No fall damage.
Why similar: Souls-like 19%, Perma Death 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #5 Rogue Blight
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a 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: Souls-like 22.4%, Perma Death 14.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #6 Helmet Head
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 11.9%, Perma Death 10.9%, Difficult 9.3%
- #7 Rogunky
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiroxas
Windows
Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #8 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
92% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Souls-like 17%, Perma Death 13.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #9 Corvian Curse
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Perma Death 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Platformer 11%
- #10 Aura of Worlds
90% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelike 9.4%, Roguelite 9%
- #11 In Celebration of Violence
91% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%, Roguelite 10%, Hack and Slash 10%
- #12 Summum Aeterna
89% matchVery Positive85% of 390 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #13 Nightmare: The Lunatic
88% matchVery Positive89% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.8%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #14 OmniFootman
89% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Souls-like 18.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Perma Death 13%, Hack and Slash 12.6%
- #15 Fallback
87% matchVery Positive86% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.1%, Perma Death 14.9%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #16 Space Gladiators
86% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Roguelite 15.3%, Perma Death 11.8%, Souls-like 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #17 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%
- #18 Soulbind: Prologue
84% matchVery Positive93% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #19 The Wizardz Dungeon
86% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Syntax34204
Windows · Linux
A difficult, fast-paced action-rogue-lite where you hack n'slash your way through a dungeon full of loot and monsters. Your goal is to get strong enough to be able to defeat the Guardian. Death means starting over again.
Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Difficult 10.2%
- #20 HellFight
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paku's Game
Windows
Hellfight is a combat focused platformer that combine the experience of roguelike and soul-like mechanics.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #21 Mikene's Aspects
83% 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 18.2%, Souls-like 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%
- #22 Rogue Girl
82% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Kishi GamesPub: Genet Games
Windows
Rogue Girl is a roguelike game that will immerse you in an exciting adventure, where you will play as a beautiful devil girl called upon to fight an army of sinister zombies. Your path of progress depends on your decisions. Various types of enemies, random rooms, and skills.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Perma Death 14.6%, Roguelite 10%
- #23 Shadow of the Depth
81% matchMixed70% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Souls-like 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Perma Death 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #24 Randomverse: Expedition
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Randaro
Windows
Randomverse: Expedition is an experimental platformer game with chaotic randomized elements that will test your luck. Explore procedurally generated levels, loot chests, fight monsters that can end your run in a single hit, and secure your items for future adventures.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Perma Death 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #25 Dragon Is Dead
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 694 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 17.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Souls-like 16.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #26 Dead Cells
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 181,516 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.8%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #27 Myriad: A Rogue Adventure
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brown Apso Interactive LLP
Windows
Myriad is an Action-Adventure game with Roguelite elements. Play as a new character each run, loot tons of weapons, and fight hordes of enemies in a randomly generated world.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Perma Death 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #28 Seed Hunter 猎源
79% matchMixed68% of 399 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #29 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
78% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Roguelite 10%
- #30 Rogueformer
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Daniels Šlosbergs
Windows
Rogueformer is a 2D, procedurally generated, platformer where a magical, living ice cube develops a range of unique perks that help it survive in a cruel, destructible environment, filled with all sorts of foes and curses.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Difficult 11%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.9%
- #31 Slashvival
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Slashvival is a third-person action RPG with roguelite elements. Use swords to fight mutant creatures in a medieval low-poly world. Survive intense battles and rescue your family in this thrilling hack-and-slash adventure!
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Perma Death 13.8%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #32 Phylactery Slayer
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bare Metal Xtreme
Windows
A soulslike roguelike where every pixel of the world is destructible. Play solo, with your team, or face invading enemy squads. Four online modes, from solo runs to PvP arena. Each death leaves a phylactery that remembers your power.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Perma Death 16.6%, PvE 8.9%
- #33 Rogue Ottoman
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Equip your sword and special abilities. Jump into the fast-paced action of the rogue-lite mechanics in an orientalist-steampunk universe. Gain experience and get new skills, build your character and save the city by defeating the bosses! Fight to the end or die! No checkpoints!
Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Perma Death 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #34 Necromania
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Boscar
Windows · Mac
A top-down roguelite with souls-like combat, set in a monster-infested Victorian mansion. Play as members of the necromantic Greville family. Master stamina-based attacks and perfectly timed dodges. Explore ever-changing rooms filled with strange treasures, deadly enemies, and unique weapons.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #35 Shifter
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ilta Games
Windows · Linux
Shifter is a third-person action game where you shift the direction of gravity, fight enemies, and run/fly/fall around a complex procedurally generated dream world. It has unique boss fights, weapons, skills, enemies, and more! Your dream is hacked through a microchip, and you have to wake up.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.7%, Perma Death 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #36 Bloodwright
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grossly Incandescent Games
Windows
Descend through deadly procedural dungeons, claim powerful loot, and decide how deep you're willing to risk it all in this dark fantasy action RPG rogue-lite.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Hack and Slash 18%, Perma Death 15.3%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #37 Space Gladiators: The Hole
75% matchVery Positive87% of 155 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #38 SOULGRAVE
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Difficult 10.9%
- #39 NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION
75% matchMixed65% of 4,652 reviews2016
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION is a major update featuring a new playable adventurer (The Brute), a completely new outdoor environment (The Black Forest), and lots of new enemies, weapons, armor, traps, potions, scrolls, and other big improvements to the game.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Perma Death 8.8%, Roguelike 8.6%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #40 Slimeicide
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Budget Company
Windows
A roguelike tower-climbing fast-paced platformer combat game where you fight enemy slimes with an arsenal of weapons. Shake your bag of weapons, draw a new weapon, fight with it until it breaks, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Roguelite 15.3%, PvE 11.4%, Platformer 9.4%
- #41 回溯勇者/Backdate Hero
73% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Flute Games
Windows · Linux
Backdate Hero is an action Rogue-lite game that integrates many elements. The player will become an important key in the world to save the world destroyed by meteorites.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Perma Death 10%
- #42 Ziircon
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nikki Rasnic
Windows
Ziircon is a RPG rogue-lite platformer, with procedurally generated mind-bending, bone-breaking dungeons. You rise from the dead, an average squire. You die and rise evermore to defeat what corrupted the world. The entire world crushes you over and over. Can you prevail over this challenge?
Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Perma Death 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #43 Undergod
71% 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 20%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #44 Arenfall
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enjoy
Windows
Arenfall is a dark fantasy boss-battling action RPG. Master parry and dodge across 4 classes, solo or in co-op for up to 3 players. Take on Story mode, then the roguelite Boss Rush where every run reshuffles the deck.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #45 Beku
72% 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 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #46 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #47 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,854 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #48 Brainmelter Deluxe
71% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.4%, Side Scroller 21.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #49 Hazy Monochrome Wand
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: S_Case
Windows
A roguelite action game drawn in black and white pixel art. Operate a magic wand that uses actions such as "time stagnation", "time leap", and "explosion magic", Break through randomly connected dungeons
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Hand-drawn 5.7%
- #50 Conquistador
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: bubby
Windows · Linux
Conquistador is dangerous and challenging platformer. You will be skewered, incinerated, squished and gibbed many times. Collect loot and purchase tools, weapons and abilities to strengthen yourself, and conquer the vile creatures deep under the earth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Perma Death 16.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%
- #51 Armored Souls
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Armored Souls Team
Windows
Armored Souls is a Soulslike Action game with Roguelike elements and challenging boss fights set in a machine-driven dystopia. Navigate a beautifully desolate world, scrap enemies for parts and return to your foundry to assemble a variety of game-changing skills, programs and mechanical upgrades.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #52 Gunmetal Arcadia
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2017
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
War is coming. How will you serve?
Why similar: Perma Death 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10%
- #53 Cryptical Path
67% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Action Roguelike 19%, Perma Death 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #54 Anomaly Agent
66% matchVery Positive95% of 9,780 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Why similar: Souls-like 19.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #55 Chains of Eternis
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blade Art Games
Windows
Trapped within the ever changing Dungeon of Eternis, the only way to escape is to reach the final floor. Endure, for the path ahead is unforgiving. Fortify your armory, collect the artifacts, hone your skills… or remain bound for all eternity.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #56 Pocket Rogues
69% matchVery Positive89% of 599 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Difficult 10%
- #57 Caveblazers
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,520 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Perma Death 17.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Difficult 9.2%
- #58 Quester
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: LUJA Studio
Windows
Assume control of a courageous adventurer and blaze through monster infested mazes. Dance with death as you balance fighting with scavenging for loot and power in this classic-arcade inspired roguelike.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #59 Void Balls
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LoopedInGames
Windows
A two-button roguelite bullet hell. Parry enemies to steal their power, evolve with 15 upgrade cards, and face the Mjolnir boss. ~10 minute runs. Simple to learn. Hard to master. Every run is different.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Perma Death 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Difficult 10%
- #60 Iron Dungeon
67% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex in search of dozens of weapons, gadgets and upgrades to find a way to the surface and find out if there is still life on Earth!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Roguelite 9.6%