- #1 Katanaut
97% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
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: Roguevania 26.3% ★, Souls-like 11.8%, Fast-Paced 10%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
- #2 Spiritfall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #3 Dragon Is Dead
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 677 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 13.7%, Souls-like 13%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #4 OmniFootman
95% 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%, Souls-like 18.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Perma Death 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.8%
- #5 Spirits Abyss
94% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 18.8%, Perma Death 18.2%, Difficult 16%, Roguelike 13.8%, Platformer 12.7%
- #6 Nightmare: The Lunatic
94% matchVery Positive89% of 264 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: Roguevania 25% ★, Souls-like 14.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Difficult 9.5%
- #7 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 20.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #8 Dead Cells
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 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: Roguevania 26.9% ★, Souls-like 13.4%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Difficult 7.5%
- #9 Rift Keeper
92% 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: Roguevania 55.4% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 10.2%, Souls-like 9.1%, Platformer 2.9%
- #10 Blade of the Netherworld
91% 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: Roguevania 29.2% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #11 Rogue Loops
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
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 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 16.3%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action RPG 11.6%
- #12 Dunjungle
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Perma Death 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #13 Shadow of the Depth
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Perma Death 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Difficult 10%
- #14 Umigame
88% matchVery Positive84% of 74 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 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #15 Arboria
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 767 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 18.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 15.2%, Roguelike 14.6%
- #16 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
86% matchVery Positive86% of 431 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 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Combat 8.6%
- #17 AshenForest
86% matchVery Positive95% of 196 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 20.3%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action 15.6%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #18 Striving for Light
84% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 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 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Action RPG 14.6%, Roguelite 13.3%
- #19 Rogue Spirit
85% matchVery Positive81% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Kids With SticksPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 49.2%, Roguelike 22.4%, Combat 15.1%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #20 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,126 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Roguevania 31.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #21 In Woods
82% matchVery Positive86% of 243 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 27.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Roguelite 16.3%, Combat 6.9%
- #22 Mana Spark
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 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 21.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action RPG 10.2%
- #23 StormEdge
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
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%, Roguelite 12.4%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #24 Astral Ascent
79% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 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 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelite 12%
- #25 An Amazing Wizard
81% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Roguevania 30.1% ★, Perma Death 9.9%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Difficult 7.7%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #26 The Rogue Prince of Persia
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,517 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguevania 13.4% ★, Souls-like 12.2%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #27 Ninja Soul
81% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelite 9.2%, Platformer 6.7%
- #28 Netherworld Covenant
78% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.2%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Action RPG 11.1%
- #29 bit Dungeon II
80% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 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 37.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Perma Death 11.2%, Roguelite 8%
- #30 Trinity Fusion
77% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #31 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
77% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 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 19.8%, Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Difficult 11.6%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #32 Lia: Hacking Destiny
75% matchVery Positive97% of 129 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 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%
- #33 Summum Aeterna
76% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Roguevania 31.9% ★, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 8.8%, Difficult 8.7%
- #34 Lake of Creatures
74% matchVery Positive94% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
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 31.3% ★, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 14.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #35 Into the Necrovale
73% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #36 bit Dungeon
76% matchVery Positive88% of 189 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 65.5%, Roguelite 23%, Action 11.5%
- #37 Hell is Other Demons
75% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 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 16%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #38 Versebound
73% matchVery Positive97% of 78 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 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 14%, Difficult 11.7%
- #39 Forest Warrior
78% 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 100%
- #40 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos Prologue
73% matchVery Positive84% of 75 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 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 8.7%
- #41 Skelly Selest
74% matchVery Positive93% of 286 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 21.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Perma Death 14.3%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #42 Aura of Worlds
72% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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: Roguevania 31.4% ★, Souls-like 16%, Roguelike 8.6%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, Difficult 7.6%
- #43 Cryptical Path
71% matchVery Positive88% of 164 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 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Perma Death 12%, Difficult 9.8%
- #44 HunterX: code name T
72% matchVery Positive88% of 147 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 31.3%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 18.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #45 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
71% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 23.5%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #46 Rogue Worlds
70% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · 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!
Why similar: Roguevania 29.3% ★, Souls-like 15.5%, Roguelike 8%, Action Roguelike 7.4%, Difficult 7%
- #47 FELLCHASER
70% matchVery Positive89% of 55 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 20.6%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Difficult 12.4%
- #48 Tearscape
67% matchVery Positive93% of 250 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 37.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Combat 7.9%
- #49 Hollow Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 181 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 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.3%, Difficult 11.3%
- #50 Shattered Realm Rebirth
67% matchVery Positive95% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.1% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action RPG 10.9%
- #51 Caveblazers
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 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 16.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 9.8%, Difficult 9.6%
- #52 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
70% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 45% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 9%, 2D Platformer 4.6%
- #53 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Fishing 18.9% ★, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 17%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #54 Tunche
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 774 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 24.8%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Difficult 16.9%, Roguelike 14.2%, Platformer 11%
- #55 Ancient: Legacy of Azul
69% 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 37.8%, Platformer 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Combat 13.7%, Action 10.4%
- #56 BloodRush: Undying Wish
66% matchVery Positive100% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #57 Xenon Valkyrie
71% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.3% ★, Roguelite 18%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 2.6%
- #58 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Difficult 15.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Platformer 10.7%
- #59 Striving for Light: Survival
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 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 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Perma Death 15.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #60 Bound By Blades
66% matchVery Positive83% of 149 reviews2022
Dev: ZethPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 27.5%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Difficult 20.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, 2D 7.7%