- #1 Spiritfall
97% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12%
- #2 Dragon Is Dead
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 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 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Souls-like 13.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #3 OmniFootman
96% 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 21%, Souls-like 18.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Perma Death 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%
- #4 Spirits Abyss
95% matchVery Positive96% of 427 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Perma Death 17.9%, Difficult 16%, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 12.9%
- #5 Katanaut
94% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.9%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Difficult 9.9%
- #6 Nightmare: The Lunatic
94% matchVery Positive89% of 270 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%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #7 Shadow of the Depth
93% matchMixed70% of 478 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 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Perma Death 14%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 10%
- #8 Rogue Loops
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Perma Death 16.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action RPG 11.9%
- #9 AshenForest
91% matchVery Positive95% of 199 reviews2020
Dev: GentleRaven GamesPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action 14.5%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #10 Umigame
91% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Nimblegames
Windows
Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #11 Striving for Light
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 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: Perma Death 20.5%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Action RPG 14.7%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #12 StormEdge
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 224 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Souls-like 16%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%
- #13 Arboria
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 782 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: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelike 14.1%
- #14 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 20%, Action RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #15 Mana Spark
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 696 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 10.4%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #16 In Woods
86% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2024
Dev: Vision Party
Windows
In Woods is a roguelike survival game set in a forest. Fight monsters, level up, gather wood to craft items, and enhance your power to face stronger foes. Survive and defeat the final boss to claim ultimate victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action RPG 18.5%, Roguelite 15.6%, Combat 6.8%
- #17 Rogue Spirit
86% matchVery Positive81% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Kids With SticksPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Rogue Spirit is a 3D rogue-lite action game with light stealth elements. Play as the Ghost of the Prince of the Kingdom of Midra, possess enemy characters and absorb their unique skills to fight the evil presence that has corrupted your land.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.7%, Roguelike 21.4%, Combat 14.7%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #18 Gurei
84% matchVery Positive85% of 281 reviews2026
Dev: Lobo Sagaz studioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Platformer 10.7%
- #19 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
84% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Lightimpact
Windows
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Dark Fantasy 25.9%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Combat 8.4%
- #20 Blade of the Netherworld
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #21 Dead Cells
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 41.0 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 19.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #22 Astral Ascent
81% matchVery Positive95% of 8,519 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #23 bit Dungeon II
82% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Perma Death 11%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #24 Lake of Creatures
80% matchVery Positive94% of 363 reviews2024
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Difficult action FISHING ROGUELIKE, where you slaughter mutated creatures with weapons that shoot lasers and explosions!!! 💥 Catch fish to buy treasures that MODIFY YOUR BUILD and end up with CRAZY SYNERGIZING ATTACKS that melt those noob enemies
Why similar: Fishing 30.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #25 Netherworld Covenant
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 718 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Perma Death 15.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #26 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
81% matchVery Positive85% of 812 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 20%, Perma Death 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 11.6%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #27 Lia: Hacking Destiny
79% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Be the resistance in a world ruled by machines: fight, hack, and reignite hope. Craft powerful builds in this fast-paced roguelite with lethal weapons and power-ups. Free kittens from the algorithm’s chains and smash the robots’ scheme. Resist spam and prove that no one codes your destiny!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Platformer 12.1%
- #28 Forest Warrior
83% matchMixed42% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Inferno Studio
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Forest Warrior is a 2D action combat game with unique aspects. Battle the true evil of the forest by using your weapons, specials and environment. Use your specials for building unique strategies to conquer the forest.
Why similar: Action 62.9%, Indie 37.1%
- #29 Risen Blade
77% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SatkPub: Karus
Windows
Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, Roguelike 5.7%
- #30 bit Dungeon
78% matchVery Positive88% of 193 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: Action Roguelike 60.3%, Roguelite 22%, Action 11.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #31 Hollow Survivors
76% matchVery Positive82% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #32 FELLCHASER
77% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.7%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #33 Versebound
76% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 12.2%
- #34 Skelly Selest
78% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Perma Death 14.2%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #35 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #36 Cursemark
73% matchVery Positive87% of 605 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Roguelite 9%
- #37 Trinity Fusion
74% matchVery Positive85% of 905 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #38 Cryptical Path
74% 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 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 12%, Perma Death 11.9%, Difficult 9.9%
- #39 Hell is Other Demons
75% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 13.5%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #40 Striving for Light: Survival
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 15.2%, Action RPG 14.7%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #41 Dunjungle
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #42 Caveblazers
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,533 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: Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 10.5%, Difficult 9.9%, Platformer 9.5%
- #43 HunterX: code name T
71% matchVery Positive86% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action RPG 18.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #44 Into the Necrovale
70% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #45 Bait & Tackle
70% matchVery Positive95% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Bad Bass GamesPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows · Linux
Catch exotic fish and fight comical sea-monsters as you chase after The One That Got Away in this fishing-centric boss rush!
Why similar: Fishing 43.6% ★, Souls-like 26.5%, Platformer 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Combat 6.2%
- #46 Bound By Blades
72% matchVery Positive83% of 153 reviews2022
Dev: ZethPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Bound By Blades is an Indie Action-RPG with a focus on intense boss battles. Experience the thrill of Boss Rushes with the wholesomeness of a cozy Indie RPG as you confront ferocious foes, collect loot, and craft epic gear to fortify yourself for the challenges ahead, solo or in 2 player co-op!
Why similar: Action RPG 26.7%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Difficult 19.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Action 7.4%
- #47 Ancient: Legacy of Azul
72% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmic Spud
Windows
Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.
Why similar: Roguelite 34.5%, Platformer 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Combat 12.9%, Action 10.2%
- #48 Trials of Valor
68% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: Armored Goblin
Windows
Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.3%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #49 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,143 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Difficult 16.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%
- #50 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,720 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Difficult 15.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Platformer 10.9%
- #51 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,861 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 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%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #52 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos Prologue
69% matchVery Positive83% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Lightimpact
Windows
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 8.8%
- #53 Vindilis
67% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
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: Souls-like 31.3%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #54 Echoes of Mystralia
66% matchVery Positive83% of 555 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #55 Darkblade Ascent
67% matchVery Positive81% of 556 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #56 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
69% matchVery Positive80% of 473 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: Souls-like 24.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #57 Rift Keeper
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Roguelite 21.5%, Souls-like 20.1%, Platformer 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #58 Tearscape
65% matchVery Positive91% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #59 The Druid
68% matchVery Positive84% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: NAO Studios
Windows
We embody the spirit of The Dagda, king of the Celtic gods, with the objective of liberating his territory from the corruption of the goddess Morrigan in a 2D roguelike platformer full of intensity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelike 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Combat 9%, Action 7.9%
- #60 Keeper's Toll
66% matchVery Positive90% of 794 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Roguelike 13.1%