- #1 Demon Crush
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverting Castles
Windows
Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your home against the deceitful warlord Nezumo and his demonic master, Mathonas.
Why similar: Ninja 41.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Old School 4%
- #2 Rikua
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stiff Ballerina
Windows
Rikua is a fast-paced roguelite 2D action platformer, 3D isometric combat, and blended third-person shooting. Step into a cyberpunk world where a special unit hunts down rogue AIs—and question whether you’re truly fighting for the right side.
Why similar: Ninja 27.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #3 Mononoke Slashdown
96% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Save the city from rampant ghosts, and give it back to its people! An exciting new ninja action game!
Why similar: Ninja 42.4% ★, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Hack and Slash 18%, Side Scroller 5.2%, Combat 2.7%
- #4 Mad King Redemption
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SECRET MISSIONPub: Pixel Doors
Windows
Mad King Redemption is a unique blend of a traditional beat'em'up game with strong roguelite progression, mixed in a pixelated graphic style in a 2.5D world. Relieve the king from his madness while beating up corrupted enemies, in a fresh way at every run!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.6%, 2.5D 13.5%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%
- #5 Oblivion Override
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,986 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Ninja 32.6% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #6 Shadow Gangs
94% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2020
Dev: JKM corp
Windows
Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. Live The Legend Of Dan The Crimson Ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 53.2% ★, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Old School 3.5%
- #7 Little Scavenger
93% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: CodeRed Studio
Windows
Fight, explore, and die in a kingdom of corrupted robots. Grow stronger by finding armor, using trinkets, and rescuing NPCs to increase your fighting chances. Find out the secrets of the world, the reasons for the spread of the corruption, and why you are immune.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, 2.5D 17.6%, Roguelike 15%
- #8 Samurai VR
92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: LABRINTINE LTDPub: Clique BOOM!
Windows
Grab a Katana and stand on your daimyo's castle defense, alone against an infinite horde of enemy shinobis. Kill the enemies, hit back shurikens, dodge bombs and beware of enemy Samurais!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, Ninja 31.1% ★, Hack and Slash 21.2%, PvE 6.8%, Action 4.4%
- #9 Memories of planet
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CTWJ Game Studio
Windows
A 2.5D scrolling Beat them up game. The combination of classical hardcore and modern pop, free combination of various skill programs and props plug-ins. Support Online Multyplayer, experience the innovative mode of "cooperation and competition".
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.9%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, 2.5D 13.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%
- #10 Touhou Chronicle of Youkai Prayers
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LFCat Studio
Windows · Mac
"Touhou Chronicle of Youkai Prayers" is a Touhou fan-made roguelike action game.Due to a Kedama incident in Gensokyo, Flandre Scarlet eagerly takes the initiative to resolve it. Or rather, she's actually just causing chaos, definitely not trying to solve anything!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 13.8%, 2.5D 13.5%
- #11 CODE: BLUE
90% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Chesser
Windows
A hack-and-slash game about surviving in a mad scientist's lab with classless builds.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #12 Thalia
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows
Thalia is a fast paced roguelike action game. You as Thalia has been summoned to this ancient place where death is not the end, it is only the beginning. Fight hoards of enemies, giant bosses and improve in an infinite mechanic where death only makes you stronger!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.8%
- #13 Risk it Little Biscuit
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Civo
Windows
Crush endless waves of enemies! Level up, unlock characters, and upgrade your weapons to create crazy and unique builds while you fight through waves — all leading up to the ultimate showdown against the final boss!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, PvE 12.7%
- #14 Litha and the Sunhouse
88% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Team Overbloom
Windows
Litha and the Sunhouse is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a flashy, fast-paced combat system. You will explore the complex lair of the mighty Sun Usurper while defeating monsters, collecting treasures, avoiding traps, discovering secrets, and helping unlucky fellows you meet along the way!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, 2.5D 13.5%
- #15 Bladefall
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Midnight Ghoul Games
Windows
BladeFall is a fast-paced hack-and-slash game featuring fluid melee combat, 2.5D movement, and challenging battles against varied enemies and powerful bosses. Master timing and skill-based attacks as you fight through an evolving system built to test your abilities.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.4%, Hack and Slash 22%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2.5D 17.5%, PvE 8.6%
- #16 YouTuber Survivors
86% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: AvoCavo
Windows · Mac
A mega-popular fitness YouTuber with over 5 million subscribers... The protagonist, Beom- tae, receives overwhelming love from his fans but can it get any more intense?! This is dangerous!! BEAT 'EM UP + Roguelike!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.1%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #17 Enter the Dojo
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Oliver Misbach
Windows · Mac · Linux
Side-scrolling, fast-paced, action-packed karate game with multiple levels. Scoring based on health and time to complete.
Why similar: Ninja 39.5% ★, Beat 'em up 23%, 2.5D 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Old School 5.4%
- #18 Slashboy
85% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Punch Game Project
Windows · Linux
It's time to protect the world from... Mushrooms. Play as a samurai against a crowd of mushrooms, ordinary and not so. Cut, use magic, but destroy as many mushrooms as you can. Compete with others and prove who is the real mushroom destroyer!
Why similar: Ninja 25.6% ★, Beat 'em up 20.5%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%
- #19 钟馗-地府的斩鬼剑/ZhongKui-Netherblade
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MEWSTURBOPub: TurboCatSoftware
Windows
"Zhong Kui - Netherblade" is a highly maneuverable action roguelike game. Players assume the role of Zhong Kui, a deity descended into the underworld, battling waves of demons and monsters, upgrading their Devil-Slaying Sword, and ultimately defeating the mastermind behind the scenes.
Why similar: Ninja 29.4% ★, Beat 'em up 21.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #20 High Fructose
82% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Chazak Games
Windows
High Fructose is a first-person survivor-like roguelite where weapons fire automatically while you dash, wall-run, and manually slash through demon fruit with fast-paced melee combat. Build powerful loadouts between waves with weapons, items, and recipes.
Why similar: Ninja 35.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #21 Dash x Survivors
83% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: TEAM DASH GAMES
Windows
Defeat endless hordes of demonic robots in this hack n slash action roguelike. Use 100+ unique upgrades to create your own game-breaking build and claim victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Ninja 11.7% ★, PvE 8.6%
- #22 Draw Slasher
84% matchMixed51% of 974 reviews2016
Dev: Mass Creation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.
Why similar: Ninja 42.1% ★, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action 2.5%
- #23 Ninjabun
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonah LesnickPub: SuperDope Games
Windows
The village needs you Ninjabun! Answer the Call. Forge your Carrotana. Hack & Slash your way through countless enemies in action rogue-like combat and go for a high score!
Why similar: Ninja 39.5% ★, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, 2.5D 7.9%
- #24 ShadoWave - Revenger
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DogNose Games
Windows
Shadow Wave is a Metroidvania-style action rogue lite. Explore different biomes always with different arrangements. With the help of your faithful companion, move fast, be precise in combat and watch your powers grow stronger. Evolve in death and enjoy the path.
Why similar: Ninja 28.6% ★, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #25 Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,102 reviews2025
Dev: Ethereal Fish StudioPub: Indie Herb Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Star Fire is a love letter to classic arcade side-scrollers, reimagined with roguelite progression, modern action polish, and that “just one more run” itch. It’s fast, punchy, and all about no-pressure fun with tight combat, slick movement, and endless ways to cause chaos.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14%, 2.5D 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.9%
- #26 Cordel Lands
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Onike Games
Windows
Face the legends of Cordel (Brazilian folklore) in an intense, top-down Action Roguelite. In a mystical land brought to life by a unique 2.5D woodcut art style, you'll need to master visceral Hack-and-Slash combat to survive waves of enemies and unveil the dark secrets that haunt these lands.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, 2.5D 17.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 13%
- #27 Satarichi: Heroes De Caelum
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sata Indie Games
Windows
Join the fight for Caelum in this cooperative action RPG for up to 4 players. Control legendary heroes in real-time combat as you explore an epic world based on Satarichi's original novel. Enjoy the adventure with friends locally or through Remote Play Together.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Hack and Slash 12%
- #28 Shing!
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 476 reviews2020
Dev: Mass CreationPub: We Dig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Why similar: Ninja 20.7% ★, Beat 'em up 20.5%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2.5D 11.7%
- #29 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
78% matchVery Positive86% of 519 reviews2021
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Why similar: Ninja 31.1% ★, Beat 'em up 20.6%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2.5D 12%
- #30 Endless Descent
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emberlight Interactive
Windows
Endless Descent is a high stakes roguelike where one life is all you get. Descend through endless, procedurally generated dungeons, wield medieval weapons, and seek powerful Soul Stones to enhance your abilities or weapons. Face relentless enemies and see how far you can go before it’s all lost.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #31 Chained 2 Violence
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BigPenGames
Windows
Bound by an unbreakable chain, you and a partner must survive waves of enemies in evolving arenas. Master teamwork, unleash chain-based powers, and upgrade your skills in this chaotic co-op roguelike. Will you fight in sync or fall to the violence? The arena is waiting.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.9%, PvE 10%
- #32 Banana Ninja VS 100 Mann
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: MasterHanzi
Windows
A gorilla. One hundred men. And you're caught in the middle. No story, no talk. Just you, pure violence, and 100 Mann asking for trouble.
Why similar: Ninja 51.1% ★, Beat 'em up 28.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #33 Vegelypse
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jumble Cats StudiosPub: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Vegelypse is a 2.5D hand-painted beat 'em up with roguelite grit. Take control of the Hard Rock Cacti Band - smash, crush, and chop your way through hordes of mutated, monstrous vegetables and fruits. The Vegelypse Has Begun!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.1%, 2.5D 21%, Roguelite 17.4%, Side Scroller 16%, Retro 2.8%
- #34 Up With Doznik
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volcano Studios
Windows
A failed book keep finds himself on an unfamiliar ring. Rescued by a dwarf, they head for the castle, equipped with a mildly menacing stick, questionable potions and a dream. Fight shapeshifting monsters, upgrade, die, repeat—and grow stronger each time.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #35 Gash
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: WoyboyPub: Felinton Inc.
Windows
Gash is a hack-and-slash roguelike game. You play as a ronin seeking to become the strongest swordsman in the Sengoku era of Japan. Battle legendary foes to take on your challenge to become the greatest!
Why similar: Ninja 32.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, PvE 11.7%
- #36 Defenders | Wave Survival Game
75% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Saif Al-Ethawi
Windows
Face endless waves of monsters in Defenders, a thrilling roguelike game. Use WASD to move and the mouse to attack, battling basic monsters, elites, and bosses. Level up your character after each wave to enhance your abilities and survive the onslaught.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.6%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #37 PAW ALLIANCE
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows
Become the universe's deadliest and most adorable special agent in this high-octane 2.5D roguelite action game! Mow down hordes of mutant creatures, discover a vast arsenal of items and skills to craft your perfect build, and uncover the shocking truth behind the catastrophic Swarm!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, 2.5D 17.4%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #38 Ninjora Echoes
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUG-StudioPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Linux
Take control of the young ninja Hiko and his shadow clones to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and save the village from the sinister monk Doku.
Why similar: Ninja 40.5% ★, Beat 'em up 26%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Colorful 2.2%
- #39 Thunder Ronin
73% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: SUPERita
Windows
Thunder Ronin is a samurai souls-like boss rush. on your way to take revenge on your familty. slash, deflect, and dash through powerful foes. fighting in ancient japan between sakura trees and the glow of the moon.
Why similar: Ninja 42.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Beat 'em up 19.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Combat 3.1%
- #40 Kings Do Not Fall
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HYPERDEVBOX JAPAN
Windows
When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.9%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2.5D 13.7%, Action 3.5%
- #41 Endless Samurai
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Montblanc Hatch
Windows
One Strike. Total Tension. A Japanese parry-driven roguelite that blends turn-based depth with fast-paced action. Master the parry. Control the battle.
Why similar: Ninja 29.9% ★, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 13.1%
- #42 Bravery and Greed
71% 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 30.7%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 11%
- #43 Ninja Attack
73% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: GalaxyAstro
Windows
You play as a ninja fending off waves of various types of ghosts, each getting increasingly difficult from the last. How many waves can you last before the ghost onslaught overwhelms you.
Why similar: Ninja 36.8% ★, Beat 'em up 32.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, PvE 5.1%, Action 4.2%
- #44 Princess Paladin
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic Rock Software
Windows
Clobber the Castle Crashers! Princess Paladin is a 2D action game where you fight to remove uninvited houseguests. Follow Princess Nala as she uses all the magic at her disposal (and a giant club) to empty out her castle and regain her peace and quiet.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, 2.5D 13.3%, PvE 10.7%
- #45 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
70% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Unframe
Windows · Mac
Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Dark Comedy 11.4%
- #46 Street's Disciple
72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Frog Invasion Games
Windows
A full on street fighter for a single player and multiplayer 3 on 3 versus CPU or controlled. You play as one of the 16 street disciple apostles to beat the evil master Super Hansoon and be master of the Streets Disciple's.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Ninja 27.2% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Combat 2.2%
- #47 Kami
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alfish Games
Windows
Embark on the ultimate adventure in "Kami," a game that seamlessly blends action-packed roguelike exploration with deep strategic elements. Navigate through ever-evolving dungeons, harness the power of unique pets through evolution, and unlock extraordinary abilities.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 15.5%, PvE 9.4%
- #48 Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Interactive FatePub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Monster Run is a dark fantasy beat’em up with roguelite elements. Fight as a giant monster cat protecting your home forest. Destroy massive armies of human soldiers and their allies. Evolve your attacks, master non-human tactics, and discover the joy of breathing fire.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, 2.5D 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%
- #49 Hotdog Samurai
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Plague Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hotdog Samurai! As a skilled hotdog, you'll battle through real world elements with one main goal in sight. Battle 20+ enemies throughout 7 adventure seeking levels, all while trying to complete in-game achievements.
Why similar: Ninja 42.2% ★, Beat 'em up 37.1%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Story Rich 3.6%, Colorful 2.3%
- #50 Goat Survivor
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: DUMARU Inc.
Windows
Choose your character, grow stronger, and defeat endless waves of enemies! But simple combat isn’t enough—stand on the magic circle and survive for a set time to win. Strategically move and combine skills to create the best survival strategy!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.1%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #51 RogueOut
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Almerad
Windows
RogueOut is a fresh take on Breakout with roguelike elements. Wield powerful balls, strategize against dynamic bricks, and explore unique mechanics in each playthrough. This strategic, arcade-style game redefines the classic, promising endless replayability and thrill.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelike 22.1%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, PvE 5.5%
- #52 A Storm Unsung
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Clouds of Glass Games
Windows
An action rogue-lite with a multitude of characters, procedural generation, multiple difficulty levels that change more than just numbers, and an AI named Glass's Eyes that directs the pace of combat and the frequency of random events.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Roguelite 17.9%, PvE 12.9%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #53 Soluna Explorers: Tether Curse of Slimus
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Swineboss
Windows
Soluna Explorers: Tether – Curse of Slimus is a relaxed action RPG where you play as the monster, hunting roaming adventurers in a living world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, 2.5D 11.5%, Roguelike 11%
- #54 Albacete Warrior
69% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2021
Dev: FAS3 Estudios S.L.Pub: FAS3 Estudios S.L
Windows
Albacete Warrior is a hysterical beat ‘em up where you will be cockslapping your way through Benito’s Bizarre Adventure, the spanish ninja, his pal Pepito, the chicken and his sensei… Paco. You can play alone or with a friend locally.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Ninja 21.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, 2.5D 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%
- #55 Be the Sword
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akyra Haiato
Windows · Mac
A roguelite-ish narrative game where you play as a sentient sword inside a Mirror Dimension, seeking for answers and being forced to face your own issues while at it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Roguelite 14.3%, 2.5D 14.1%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #56 Tears of Vanfell: New Beginning
66% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Lazy Cat GamesPub: Vsoo Games
Windows
Your life begins anew in front of an imposing mountain... Climb and explore it with a wide cast of characters in this dungeon crawler RPG with up to four player Co-op.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, 2.5D 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #57 Ser BubbleHelm
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MechaFishGames
Windows
Ser BubbleHelm is a single-player physics driven combat game. Use your skills and weapons to eliminate your enemies and avoid deadly traps. Are you up for the challenges of the Arena?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, PvE 11.8%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #58 Echo: Defy Death
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 3Hills
Windows
A Roguelite RPG about betrayal, revenge, and how much you’re willing to pay to get it. Use echolocation to fight your enemies, make pacts with demons to grow stronger, gather weapons, find the one who stole your eyes and make them pay!
Why similar: Ninja 27.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, 2.5D 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 13.3%
- #59 Sleepy Sunday
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Martin Cochet
Windows
Welcome to your happiest nightmare! Fight your way through hordes of powerful enemies and meet a colorful cast of companions in this action-packed 2D roguelike!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #60 Jitsu Squad
67% matchVery Positive85% of 315 reviews2022
Dev: Tanuki Creative Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.
Why similar: Ninja 34.5% ★, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Old School 7.4%