- #1 Lost Castle 2
97% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,784 reviews2024
Dev: Hunter Studio
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 15.7%, Multiplayer 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers refined combat mechanics and expanded loot systems while retaining the core identity of the original.
- #2 Rampage Knights
96% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the most DNA with Lost Castle, featuring similar side-scrolling beat-'em-up combat and randomized roguelite progression.
- #3 Castle Crashers®
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, 4 Player Local 26%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential side-scrolling beat-'em-up that defines the genre's co-op experience with its iconic art style and chaotic gameplay.
- #4 Ember Knights
94% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 10%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished co-op action-roguelite that emphasizes fast-paced combat and synergy-building between players.
- #5 Son of a Witch
95% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: 4 Player Local 16.3%, Beat 'em up 13.9%, Loot 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual cousin that focuses on 4-player local co-op dungeon crawling with a similar emphasis on randomized loot and class variety.
- #6 Bravery and Greed
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Loot 9.1%, Roguelite 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic beat-'em-up mechanics with roguelite progression and a focus on multiplayer mayhem.
- #7 Full Metal Furies
93% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.7%, 4 Player Local 31.7%, RPG 8.7%, Action RPG 7.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused action-RPG that demands teamwork and precise combat execution in a side-scrolling format.
- #8 Rotwood
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,951 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon crawler with satisfying, punchy combat and a strong focus on cooperative play.
- #9 Wizard of Legend
92% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the high-speed combat and intense spell-casting synergy that fans of Lost Castle's action will enjoy.
- #10 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: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Difficult 17.2%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 16.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive side-scrolling action-roguelike that offers unparalleled combat fluidity and deep character build customization.
- #11 Heroes of Hammerwatch
90% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Multiplayer 10.5%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features persistent progression and deep co-op dungeon crawling that rewards team coordination and loot management.
- #12 Crawl
89% matchVery Positive95% of 7,223 reviews2017
Dev: Powerhoof
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Local Multiplayer 20%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelike 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique local multiplayer dungeon crawler where players compete against each other to become the boss, perfect for fans of chaotic co-op.
- #13 Knights of Braveland
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 14.7%, Beat 'em up 12.5%, Action Roguelike 8.1%, Hack and Slash 8%, Side Scroller 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling beat-'em-up with roguelite elements specifically designed for co-op campaigns.
- #14 Vagante
88% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 20.8%, 4 Player Local 16.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Difficult 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling dungeon crawler that shares the brutal difficulty and loot-heavy progression found in Lost Castle.
- #15 Dungreed
87% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Difficult 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D dungeon crawler that excels at providing a massive variety of weapons and items to discover during each run.
- #16 Skul: The Hero Slayer
86% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced side-scrolling action-roguelike with a unique head-swapping mechanic that keeps combat fresh and varied.
- #17 Chronicon
85% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Loot 24.1%, 4 Player Local 18.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action RPG 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A loot-focused action RPG that provides a satisfying hack-and-slash experience with deep character building.
- #18 Hero Siege
86% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that leans heavily into RPG elements and massive loot drops.
- #19 Streets of Rogue
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelite 23.8%, Roguelike 18.7%, Multiplayer 15.7%, RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic roguelite that allows for immense freedom in how players approach levels, especially when playing with friends.
- #20 Children of Morta
84% matchVery Positive89% of 22,582 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven dungeon crawler that emphasizes class-based co-op and family-oriented progression.
- #21 Hammerwatch
83% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.3%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, RPG 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down dungeon crawler that focuses on cooperative exploration and class-based combat.
- #22 Infected Shelter
82% matchVery Positive85% of 519 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Blue Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Infected Shelter is an ultra-violent rogue-lite post-apocalyptic beat'em up. Singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Loot 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-'em-up roguelite that incorporates randomized elements and a wide variety of weapons to keep combat engaging.
- #23 Tiny Rogues
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Difficult 16.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that distills the dungeon-crawling experience into intense, bite-sized combat encounters.
- #24 Risk of Rain Returns
78% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Loot 19.2%, PvE 16.8%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Roguelike 14%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelike that offers intense, challenging combat and deep item synergies for co-op players.
- #25 Moon Hunters
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,202 reviews2016
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op roguelite that focuses on branching paths and character development within a mythological setting.
- #26 Legend of Dungeon
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,637 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelike 16.6%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style side-scrolling dungeon crawler with a focus on exploration and randomized loot.
- #27 Blightbound
81% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: Loot 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A class-based co-op dungeon crawler that requires players to work together to overcome challenging bosses.
- #28 Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 802 reviews2019
Dev: Sparks Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Metaverse Keeper is a dungeon crawler with roguelike elements where four heroes join forces to save the “Metaverse" – created when a cosmic event tangled space-time. Explore randomly-generated worlds, customize your weapons, and fight crazy monsters – in solo or co-op mode!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, 4 Player Local 17.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Roguelite 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features randomized dungeons and a variety of characters, perfect for those looking for more of the same genre.
- #29 Gunfire Reborn
77% matchVery Positive93% of 102,667 reviews2021
Dev: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: Roguelite 27.3%, Roguelike 23%, Multiplayer 14%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%
- #30 Fight'N Rage
79% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.6%, Local Multiplayer 20%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Difficult 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality beat-'em-up that focuses on tight, responsive combat mechanics and multiple branching paths.
- #31 Dungeon Looter
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #32 Dungeon Souls
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 12%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that blends action-roguelike mechanics with fast-paced combat and persistent upgrades.
- #33 Brigands
74% matchMostly Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Simon RinfretPub: Azooloom
Windows
Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Beat 'em up 12.5%
- #34 Never Split the Party
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,394 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #35 Portal Knights
75% matchVery Positive83% of 22,116 reviews2017
Dev: Keen Games GmbHPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!
Why similar: Multiplayer 47.7%, RPG 30%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #36 Jianghu Survivor
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,153 reviews2023
Dev: Surprising Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This is a light casual game of roguelite with Chinese style. Fight your way out of the monsters, either alone or with a group of three or four friends. Play as different characters, form a unique Build game, defeat the final monster, enjoy killing monsters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.1%, Roguelike 27.5%, RPG 17.1%, 2D 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #37 Rogue Stormers
76% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 16.6%, Colorful 6.8%
- #38 TEMPLE of RUBBO
73% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced co-op dungeon crawler for up to four players! 🏛️ Fight enemies and collect loot through 16 floors of caves, sewers, dungeons and hell to rescue an ancient wizard and regain your humanity.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 13%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #39 Nobody Saves the World
71% matchVery Positive91% of 6,624 reviews2022
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, Multiplayer 12.6%, RPG 7.9%
- #40 The Last Game
71% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Frédéric Julian
Windows · Mac
Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, 4 Player Local 23.6%, Roguelite 20.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Multiplayer 6.8%
- #41 Deep Dark Dungeon
75% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%
- #42 Barony
73% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #43 RUNNING WITH RIFLES
72% matchVery Positive88% of 16,550 reviews2015
Dev: Osumia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.
Why similar: Loot 44.9%, PvE 22.4%, Multiplayer 19.5%, RPG 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #44 Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?!
74% matchMixed67% of 973 reviews2017
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! is a whacky space exploration game where you manage your very own spaceship, craft hundreds of weapons, and explore the vastness of a veggie-filled universe.
Why similar: RPG 48.4%, 2D 33.8%, Singleplayer 17.7%
- #45 Absolum
67% matchVery Positive92% of 9,164 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, Roguelite 18%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
- #46 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Roguelike 21.7%, Difficult 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #47 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
70% 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: Local Multiplayer 17.5%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #48 For The King
69% matchVery Positive88% of 43,089 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 26.3%, Multiplayer 23.3%, RPG 18.4%
- #49 暖雪 Warm Snow
66% matchVery Positive93% of 38,449 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 21.9%, Roguelike 18.3%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, RPG 8.8%
- #50 Last Day of June
69% matchVery Positive87% of 4,640 reviews2017
Dev: OvosonicoPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?
Why similar: RPG 59.9%, Singleplayer 40.1%
- #51 The Escapists 2
68% matchVery Positive91% of 33,262 reviews2017
Dev: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Multiplayer 58.7%, Difficult 23.1%, 2D 13.3%, Singleplayer 5%
- #52 Shape of Dreams
63% matchVery Positive90% of 18,179 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced, dreamlike action in a vivid roguelite world. Dive into ever-changing realms with tight controls, fluid combat, and high-stakes battles. Whether playing solo or with up to three friends, each run is a thrilling test of reflexes and strategy.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, PvE 12%
- #53 Tallowmere
69% matchVery Positive90% of 851 reviews2015
Dev: Chris McFarland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Raise your shield. Indulge Lady Tallowmere and her lovingly violent dungeons. New rooms are created every time you play. How deep can you delve?
Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.5%, Loot 17.8%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%
- #54 Richman10
70% matchMixed52% of 14,579 reviews2019
Dev: Softstar Technology (Beijing) Co.,LtdPub: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Richman10" is a classic chess game in which players earn money by luck (dicing) and strategy (buying land and buying cards) to defeat other players. Fine arts adopt pure 3D Q version of the original painting style. Game modes include: story mode, biography mode, multi-person hot seat mode, network mode.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 51.5%, Multiplayer 48.5%
- #55 Chinese Parents
67% matchVery Positive91% of 26,604 reviews2018
Dev: 墨鱼玩游戏
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Why similar: RPG 81.8%, Singleplayer 18.2%
- #56 Heroes of Loot
71% matchMixed69% of 94 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 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Roguelike 10.8%, Difficult 8.7%
- #57 Torchlight II
68% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Loot 23.2%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, RPG 9.1%
- #58 Juicy Realm
67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,656 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Local Multiplayer 21.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 15.7%, Multiplayer 10.7%
- #59 Draw & Guess
66% matchVery Positive84% of 34,781 reviews2021
Dev: Acureus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
An online party game of drawing and guessing for up to 16 players with a variety of modes. Bring out the best (or worst) of your drawing and guessing skills!
Why similar: PvP 27.3%, PvE 24.5%, Multiplayer 22.6%, Colorful 13.4%, 2D 8.7%