- #1 Cinderia
97% matchVery Positive88% of 5,261 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 19.8%, 2.5D 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #2 GOD FORSAKEN
96% matchMixed67% of 1,807 reviews2026
Dev: insight studio
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.8%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #3 Final Knight
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: 2oclocksoftPub: GRAVITY
Windows
Enjoy a fantasy-based, party-style roguelike beat ’em up! Use the gold you earn each run to recruit allies, acquire skills, and buy equipment to grow stronger. Combine powerful synergies between your player, race, and gear to annihilate massive monsters in an instant!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.3%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #4 Reap and Rush
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 672 reviews2026
Dev: Beijing Pacifier TechnologyPub: Mecrew Games
Windows
Reap and Rush is an absurdly addictive action roguelike. Step into the role of an underworld envoy thrust into a chaotic underworld. Fight through hordes of Yaoguai, leveling-up skills to become a soul-harvesting reaper and unravel a shocking conspiracy across endless cycles...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelite 19.9%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Anime 16%, Action 6.9%
- #5 Shattered Realm Rebirth
94% matchVery Positive91% of 88 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: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Beat 'em up 21.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Old School 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #6 Maiden Cops
93% matchVery Positive87% of 341 reviews2024
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Maiden Cops is a Beat'em Up full of classic, arcade-style action and ass kicking. Choose among the gorgeous Maiden Cops policewomen, tackle crime in Maiden City and enjoy premium-level pixel art and a breathtaking soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.9%, 2.5D 16.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Anime 9.5%
- #7 Girlfriend Rescue
94% matchVery Positive85% of 232 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Girlfriend Rescue is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of "Dragon Quest" meets the atmosphere of "Streets of Rage". Innovative, mixing rogue-style RPG and Beat'em Up atmosphere in a unique way, this game features a great deal of strategy through a mix of character selection & creative skills.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.9%, Old School 17.8%, Choices Matter 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #8 Just King
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,489 reviews2023
Dev: VISH
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Just King is an action auto-battler with roguelike elements. Assemble your party to venture into different lands fighting fearsome kings and their deadly armies. Use your loot to hire and upgrade mighty heroes... or the bard.
Why similar: Roguelite 35.2%, Action Roguelike 33%, Strategy 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 5.3%
- #9 The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike
91% matchVery Positive91% of 247 reviews2025
Dev: MONO ENTERTAINMENTPub: Kodansha
Windows
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike combines manga, tactical puzzles, and roguelike gameplay into one thrilling experience. Enjoy stylish pixel-art action while testing your flexible thinking and precise strategy!
Why similar: Roguelite 41.4%, Strategy 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Female Protagonist 17.8%
- #10 Breaking Gates
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.4%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Anime 10.9%, Action 6.1%
- #11 Skul: The Hero Slayer
89% matchVery Positive93% of 57,659 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 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 32.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%
- #12 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
90% 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: Difficult 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13%
- #13 Hell Maiden
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,999 reviews2026
Dev: AstralShift
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelite 21.1%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Anime 11.3%
- #14 Dark Scrolls
88% matchMixed60% of 159 reviews2026
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, Old School 10.2%, Action 8.7%
- #15 Poetry of Blood: Eclipse
87% matchVery Positive91% of 503 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroGameStudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as "Moon" exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.
Why similar: 2.5D 25.3%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Anime 10.3%
- #16 Realm of Ink
86% matchVery Positive90% of 5,766 reviews2026
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelite 25.6%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Action 5.8%
- #17 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,448 reviews2014
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!
Why similar: Side Scroller 44.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 6.1%, Arcade 5.9%
- #18 Roar of Revenge
85% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: SEEP
Windows
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #19 One Step From Eden
84% matchVery Positive93% of 7,663 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Difficult 19.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Anime 9.8%
- #20 Heroes & Redemption
82% matchVery Positive85% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 26.5%, PvE 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 5.3%
- #21 Xenon Valkyrie
84% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Roguelite 39.5%, Action Roguelike 31.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Anime 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #22 NightMare King
80% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Starmoon Cat
Windows
Dive into a nightmare-ridden world in this fast-paced roguelite! Choose from 42 characters, 84 weapons, and 176 items to forge your own build. Battle through 8 maps, slay hordes of monsters, level up, collect gold, and upgrade. Can you survive the endless nightmare?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Roguelite 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Strategy 11.6%
- #23 Naxia
83% matchMixed55% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Roguelite 35.3%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 10.1%
- #24 Cursemark
78% matchVery Positive87% of 653 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: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Roguelite 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 5%
- #25 The Madness of Little Emma
82% matchVery Positive80% of 145 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.3%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Difficult 18.3%, Action 9.9%
- #26 Sentimental K
81% matchVery Positive83% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Fordays Co.,Ltd.Pub: WanderLux Games
Windows · Mac
'Sentimental K' is a 3D roguelike action game. Weapons, skills, artifacts, bosses, dungeon layouts are randomly generated each time you play. Make strategic choices to create powerful synergies and enjoy the unexpected and challenging play!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.6%, Action 17.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 10.5%
- #27 Alabaster Dawn
77% matchVery Positive94% of 2,272 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: 2.5D 32.5%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #28 Lady Death Demonicron
79% matchMixed57% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
Windows
Lady Death Demonicron is an all new side-scrolling, sword-slicing, magic-wielding, 15 level co-op hack and slash that takes the best aspects of the 1990s arcade classics all mixed together with a killer industrial-metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.1%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Choices Matter 9.4%
- #29 Paper Animal Adventure
78% matchVery Positive97% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: Cuddling Raccoons StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.2%
- #30 Moonlight Traveler
79% matchMixed53% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #31 Code of Princess
81% matchMixed56% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 12.6%, Arcade 9.6%
- #32 Grim Trials
76% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #33 Mad Crown
77% matchVery Positive80% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: S-Game
Windows
Mad Crown is a roguelike RPG set in a post-apocalyptic dieselpunk world. As an explorer, you are in search of the legendary crown. Make use of limited resources and meticulous tactics to battle an eerie enemy through the procedurally generated dungeons of a mutated world.
Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, Adventure 34.9%
- #34 Neon Echo
76% matchMixed55% of 4,113 reviews2023
Dev: Xinyuan Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Neon Echo is a 3D side-scrolling action Roguelite game with an anime and tech-wear style. In a world that has been corrupted by "noise", "electronic music" has become the only means to resist the power of "Strepification". Now, let's follow the beat of electronic music to fight!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Side Scroller 22.8%, 2.5D 20.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Anime 10.2%
- #35 Fight'N Rage
75% matchVery Positive91% of 3,234 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 35.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Difficult 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #36 Trinity Fusion
74% matchVery Positive85% of 915 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: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Beat 'em up 21.8%, 2.5D 21.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13%
- #37 Pocket Rogues
75% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelite 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #38 DreamEcho
71% matchVery Positive83% of 447 reviews2026
Dev: HotWaterStudio
Windows
"Dream Echoes" is an atypical top-down RogueLite ARPG centered on loot grinding and meta-progression. Explore the dream world, collect "Concepts", and enjoy highly free combinative combat. Upon waking, gather "Memories" to carry some "Concepts" into your next adventure…
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Roguelite 27.2%, Anime 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Adventure 6.7%
- #39 Absolum
69% matchVery Positive92% of 10,792 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 39.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action Roguelike 8.6%, Old School 6.4%
- #40 The Excrawlers
73% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Difficult 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #41 Battle Princess Madelyn
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 157 reviews2018
Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Difficult 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 7.3%
- #42 Knight Overloaded
71% matchVery Positive85% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: CCM
Windows
Knight Overloaded is a roguelight survival game that reinforced strategic choices. Beat enemies falling from the sky endlessly, and expand your inventory!
Why similar: Roguelite 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%, Action 14%, Adventure 11%
- #43 Zlime: Return Of Demon Lord
71% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: DUO AB Indie Developer
Windows
Enter the world of Zlime, an action Roguelike game where you'll embark on a thrilling adventure in a demonic realm. Experience an unique transformation system, devour your foes, enhance your powers, and battle your way to victory! Prepare for an exhilarating and challenging gameplay experience!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 20.7%, Cartoon 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #44 Keys of Fury: Typing Action
70% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Elecorn
Windows
Keys of Fury is a retro-style Beat `em up typing game. Focus on typing perfection as you battle your way to becoming a master of key fu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.7%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #45 Path of Redemption
73% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.2%, Action-Adventure 32.3%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 12.9%
- #46 Scarlett's Dungeon
73% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Difficult 27.7%, Roguelite 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 4.6%
- #47 Rosenkreuzstilette
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 443 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 12.2%
- #48 A Violent Revelry
72% matchMixed65% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #49 Wendigo Blue
69% matchVery Positive91% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: EndlessFluff
Windows
Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.4%, Old School 18.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, PvE 8.6%
- #50 Mexican Ninja
66% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: MadbricksPub: Amber Studio
Windows
Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.5%, 2.5D 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Old School 10.5%
- #51 Driven Out
70% matchVery Positive84% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: No Pest ProductionsPub: Jens Kolhammar
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Beautiful 16 bit retro art style with fluid animations and deliberate combat. Read the enemy and act accordingly in this seamless world without any load screens.
Why similar: Difficult 29.3%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 10.9%
- #52 Against Great Darkness
68% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2024
Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
Windows
Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Choices Matter 12.6%
- #53 Rampage Knights
68% matchVery Positive93% of 3,614 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 42.8%, Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelite 10.6%, Difficult 6%, Action 5.3%
- #54 Has-Been Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 392 reviews2017
Dev: FrozenbytePub: GameTrust Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, lane-based roguelike game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to school!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelite 21.1%, Cartoon 15%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Strategy 11.6%
- #55 ANNO: Mutationem
67% matchVery Positive81% of 6,636 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: 2.5D 28.4%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Anime 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action-Adventure 13.1%
- #56 Sin and Love
67% matchMixed70% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: XingCaiStudio
Windows
"Sin and Love" is a dark narrative roguelike game with a background set in a fantastical version of the Tang Dynasty. You will play as a princess from the ‘Stone’ Kingdom, who has been poisoned and rises from the ashes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Roguelite 20.4%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #57 Kill The Music
64% matchVery Positive94% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 19%, Cartoon 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, PvE 11.8%
- #58 DUNGEON SLASHER
65% matchMixed65% of 355 reviews2026
Dev: 96Percent
Windows
Navigate maps filled with enemies, destroying all who get in your way! Use a variety of character, artifact, and skill synergies to defeat the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelite 24.3%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Anime 9.8%, Action 6.8%
- #59 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,999 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Roguelite 16.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Anime 10%
- #60 Warlords Battleground: Extraction
63% matchVery Positive84% of 599 reviews2026
Dev: 绝汪
Windows
Search, fight, escape, flip your fate! In a Three Kingdoms world split across thirteen provinces, form a pact with the Dragon Maiden and explore war-torn fragments. Loot, battle, manage your gear—each run is a high-stakes gamble where your ending is yours to write.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Anime 17.2%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%