- #1 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 57.5%, Action Roguelike 10%, RPG 7.8%, Violent 5.2%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same core isometric action-roguelike gameplay and Lovecraftian lore.
- #2 Source of Madness
96% matchMixed69% of 1,584 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 54%, Action RPG 21.3%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Combat 8.7%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelite that features procedurally generated Lovecraftian monsters and intense, fast-paced combat.
- #3 Stirring Abyss
96% matchVery Positive88% of 445 reviews2020
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 55.9%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 9.9%, Isometric 7.4%, Crafting 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that captures the claustrophobic, underwater dread of Lovecraftian fiction with deep, turn-based mechanics.
- #4 Eldritch
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,223 reviews2013
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.9%, Roguelike 20.2%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Horror 5%, RPG 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelike that leans heavily into the blocky, atmospheric exploration of Lovecraftian mythos.
- #5 Madshot
94% matchVery Positive84% of 286 reviews2023
Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.9%, Comic Book 17.7%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, acrobatic roguelite shooter that pits you against eldritch horrors in a highly stylized, violent world.
- #6 Darkest Dungeon®
94% matchVery Positive92% of 162,804 reviews2016
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 45.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 57.2%, Roguelike 24.8%, RPG 12.2%, Horror 3.2%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for Lovecraftian roguelite RPGs, focusing on party management and the psychological toll of cosmic horror.
- #7 Forgive Me Father 2
93% matchVery Positive82% of 2,509 reviews2024
Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.3%, Comic Book 22.2%, Violent 11.2%, Combat 7.1%, Horror 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, Lovecraftian boomer-shooter that captures the frantic action and dark aesthetic of the genre.
- #8 The Last Faith
91% matchVery Positive85% of 5,695 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Violent 57.4%, Horror 14.3%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal Metroidvania that combines gothic horror and Lovecraftian themes with precise, challenging combat.
- #9 Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
92% matchMixed66% of 2,528 reviews2019
Dev: Cultic GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 57%, RPG 15.5%, Violent 11%, Horror 7.1%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that focuses on the investigative and narrative aspects of the Lovecraft mythos with a unique turn-based combat system.
- #10 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,517 reviews2020
Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 8.9%, Violent 7.4%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that features a dark, grotesque aesthetic heavily inspired by Lovecraftian horror.
- #11 DREDGE
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 57,198 reviews2023
Dev: Black Salt GamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 60%, Inventory Management 16.6%, RPG 7.7%, Horror 6.9%, Adventure 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fishing-based roguelite that masterfully builds Lovecraftian tension through exploration and resource management.
- #12 Skautfold: Usurper
90% matchMixed69% of 343 reviews2018
Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 62%, RPG 19.4%, Action 11.9%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania action-RPG that blends Lovecraftian themes with challenging, souls-like combat.
- #13 Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
89% matchVery Positive86% of 358 reviews2015
Dev: Bread Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.3%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, RPG 9%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that captures the chaotic, supernatural combat feel of the Lovecraftian genre.
- #14 Children of Morta
87% matchVery Positive88% of 23,441 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Roguelike 30.2%, Action RPG 23.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, RPG 12.3%, Isometric 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with roguelite elements that features deep character progression and a strong focus on narrative-driven dungeon crawling.
- #15 SUNLESS SEA
86% matchVery Positive83% of 9,567 reviews2015
Dev: Failbetter Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 64.2%, Roguelike 13.8%, RPG 8.6%, Horror 5.4%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, Lovecraftian survival game that emphasizes exploration, resource management, and atmospheric storytelling.
- #16 HellSign
86% matchMixed68% of 2,286 reviews2021
Dev: Ballistic Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
HellSign is an investigative action RPG that pits you against the horrors of the afterlife, let loose on a small town. As a hunter, you’ll plan, hunt, and kill to pay the bills and piece together the fragments to your past. Just remember - a smart hunter is always prepared.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32%, Action RPG 18.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Violent 12.3%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that tasks you with investigating supernatural horrors, focusing on preparation and tactical combat.
- #17 Grim Dawn
84% matchVery Positive93% of 109,993 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 81.6%, Isometric 8.8%, RPG 5.7%, Crafting 1.6%, Action 1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gritty action-RPG that offers deep crafting and character customization similar to the progression systems in the seed game.
- #18 Striving for Light
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 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: Action RPG 31.4%, Roguelike 20.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, RPG 11.9%, Isometric 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that features a massive skill tree and fast-paced, hack-and-slash combat.
- #19 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
83% matchVery Positive82% of 6,565 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.7%, Roguelike 23.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, RPG 12.9%, Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-RPG that focuses on character progression and cooperative exploration.
- #20 Undungeon
85% matchMixed64% of 380 reviews2021
Dev: Laughing MachinesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.9%, Roguelike 17.8%, Crafting 15%, Isometric 10.8%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-RPG with unique pixel art that explores strange, post-apocalyptic dimensions.
- #21 Into the Necrovale
82% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 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: Action RPG 27%, Roguelike 21.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Inventory Management 9.1%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a heavy focus on loot, crafting, and dungeon-crawling progression.
- #22 Cultist Simulator
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,243 reviews2018
Dev: Weather Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 51.3%, Roguelike 20.2%, Crafting 18.5%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven strategy game that explores the occult and forbidden knowledge central to Lovecraftian lore.
- #23 Ziggurat 2
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,518 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Roguelike 50.3%, Action Roguelike 33.7%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite shooter that emphasizes arena-based combat against magical and eldritch foes.
- #24 Loot River
81% matchMixed67% of 464 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.8%, Roguelike 19.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Isometric 11%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical action-roguelike that features unique tile-shifting mechanics and dark, atmospheric dungeon exploration.
- #25 Noita
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,025 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Roguelike 38.3%, Crafting 21.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, RPG 11.7%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelite that features dark, mysterious environments and deep, emergent gameplay mechanics.
- #26 Call of Cthulhu®
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,959 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 78.7%, Horror 9.4%, RPG 6.2%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy investigative game that focuses on the psychological horror and mystery elements of the mythos.
- #27 WORLD OF HORROR
77% matchVery Positive90% of 9,862 reviews2023
Dev: panstaszPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.5%, Roguelike 17%, Horror 11.7%, RPG 8.8%, Anime 4.2%
- #28 Cards of Cthulhu
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 356 reviews2016
Dev: Awoker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
CARDS OF CTHULHU is the Roguelike Card RPG full of madness. Experience the unique combination of strategic deck-building with fast-paced combat and face-off parody monsters from horror B movies.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.9%, Roguelike 19.1%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Combat 10.3%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that uses Lovecraftian themes to create a challenging and strategic combat experience.
- #29 Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace
78% matchMixed63% of 718 reviews2021
Dev: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Inspired by the award-winning board game franchise, Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is an investigation game served with turn-based combat, set in the cult universe of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.8%, Adventure 12%, RPG 11.6%, Horror 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based adventure game that brings the classic Lovecraftian board game experience to life.
- #30 Path of Exile 2
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 226,838 reviews2024
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows
Median: 49.4 hrsMean: 163.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
Why similar: Action RPG 44.5%, Isometric 13.8%, RPG 12.4%, Crafting 9.2%, Inventory Management 7.9%
- #31 Wizard of Legend 2
76% matchMixed52% of 2,577 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Roguelike 35.2%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Isometric 18.1%, RPG 7.4%, Adventure 6.4%
- #32 UnderMine 2
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 870 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.1%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Combat 14.8%, RPG 11.6%, Action 9.1%
- #33 克苏鲁异闻录
77% matchMixed66% of 250 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac
基于“克苏鲁神话”世界观下的Roguelike动作冒险游戏作品。玩家将在游戏中身临其境地接触洛夫克拉夫特笔下那些不可名状之物。通过不同的选择调查世界的谜团,合理控制自己的san值让自己在残酷的走位-射击战斗中生存下去!获取装备,磨练技巧,挫败古神与外神们的邪恶计划!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 71.2%, RPG 12.2%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 6.2%, Indie 4.1%
- #34 Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded
76% matchVery Positive92% of 3,612 reviews2009
Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is the unique alloy of arcade action and RPG elements which combines well-established world of classical games and unmatched dynamics of the first part.
Why similar: Action RPG 37%, Isometric 18.2%, RPG 14.9%, Horror 11.6%, PvE 9%
- #35 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 459,038 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 161.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Roguelike 49.8%, Action Roguelike 33%, Indie 7.2%, Horror 5%, Action 3.4%
- #36 Blasphemous 2
73% matchVery Positive91% of 21,782 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Action RPG 41.2%, Combat 35.5%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 10.2%
- #37 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
75% matchVery Positive82% of 5,179 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 60.6%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelike 9.2%, Action 4.6%, Indie 3.8%
- #38 Magicraft
71% matchVery Positive93% of 16,910 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.4%, Roguelike 19%, Crafting 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, RPG 8.8%
- #39 Malignant Survivors 2
74% matchMixed49% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Eren AydinPub: Esnet Software
Windows
Experience the most intense 3D crowd combat ever. Pick a hero, gear up and face the horde. Grab loot, get stronger and stay alive. Died? Try another hero, another build. Find your own path to the Abyss.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.9%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, RPG 19.5%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 6.7%
- #40 Curious Expedition 2
73% matchVery Positive89% of 4,153 reviews2021
Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.5%, Comic Book 24.7%, Roguelike 17.2%, RPG 8.7%, Adventure 6.9%
- #41 Stygian: Outer Gods
72% matchVery Positive82% of 693 reviews2025
Dev: Misterial GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.8%, Action RPG 24.5%, RPG 9.5%, Horror 8.2%, Action 4.9%
- #42 Hades II
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 123,698 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.6 hrsMean: 43.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.4%, Action RPG 23.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, RPG 10.9%, Isometric 10.8%
- #43 Chromosome Evil 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L.
Windows
Dive deep into this Lovecraft-inspired RTS survival for a second time. Assemble your strike team and manage your convoy. It's up to you to survive the onslaught of nightmares that are surely coming your way. Will you find the source of the darkness?
Why similar: Crafting 33.1%, Combat 23.8%, Horror 19.8%, Lovecraftian 10.3%, RPG 10.3%
- #44 Rogue Legacy 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 15,153 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.2%, RPG 22%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 9.3%
- #45 SealChain: Call of Blood
70% matchMixed58% of 625 reviews2026
Dev: AliveGameStudio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
SealChain is a roguelike game where items can link together to form chain reactions. Items can also be arranged into specific formations to create seals, granting special effects.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.6%, Roguelike 16.2%, Inventory Management 12.8%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, RPG 8.1%
- #46 Ash & Rust
70% matchMixed63% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Ash and Rust Studios
Windows
For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!
Why similar: Action RPG 32.9%, Crafting 13.7%, Isometric 12.9%, RPG 11.2%, Inventory Management 8.9%
- #47 Cryptical Path
69% 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: Roguelike 39.7%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Combat 22.9%, Action 7.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #48 Alien Shooter 2 - The Legend
72% matchMixed53% of 1,170 reviews2020
Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Meet the completely reworked legendary game loved by millions of players worldwide! Alien Shooter 2 - the Legend is an ambitious follow-up to the famous Alien Shooter series.
Why similar: Action RPG 34.7%, Inventory Management 19.2%, RPG 12.8%, Isometric 12.4%, Horror 8.7%
- #49 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,177 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Action RPG 45.6%, Combat 20.4%, RPG 15.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 6.7%
- #50 GRIME II
66% matchVery Positive87% of 2,047 reviews2026
Dev: Clover BitePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Action RPG 52.6%, RPG 19.5%, PvE 11.5%, Action 7.4%, Combat 6.6%
- #51 Katanaut
66% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Lovecraftian 41.2%, Roguelike 22.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, RPG 7.7%, Action 6.3%
- #52 Disfigure
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,513 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.5%, Roguelike 26.1%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Horror 6%, Action 3.4%
- #53 Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
65% matchVery Positive81% of 4,087 reviews2026
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience an action-RPG with roguelike elements where you live the double life of an adventurer and a merchant. Dive into vibrant dimensions to fight enemies, gather loot, and manage your backpack. Rebuild your shop and turn profits into gear for the next adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 24.9%, Action RPG 20.9%, Inventory Management 18.8%, RPG 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11%
- #54 Hand of Fate 2
68% matchVery Positive84% of 5,827 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelike 18.5%, Action 13.2%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #55 Machick 2
65% matchVery Positive89% of 680 reviews2025
Dev: DeadPixel
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.
Why similar: Roguelike 30.4%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Crafting 15%, Inventory Management 10.6%, RPG 9.1%
- #56 Crafty Survivors
66% matchVery Positive83% of 762 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action RPG 33.1%, Roguelike 24.6%, Crafting 22.1%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Action 3.2%
- #57 Nyran Survivors
67% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Roguelike 35.8%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Action 12.3%, RPG 10%, Combat 8.8%
- #58 Cladun X2
71% matchMixed64% of 168 reviews2012
Dev: System PrismaPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Cladun X2 is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler with a retro RPG finish and a nearly infinite level of character customization. From stats to equipment to character classes to creating your own hero, Cladun X2 promises an addicting experience that gamers new and old will fully enjoy.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Violent 26%, Action RPG 23.9%, Action 12.4%, Indie 6.1%