- #1 Bragger's Run
97% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
A Procedurally Generated Rogue-Lite Action Game: Bragger's Run takes you on a death race across a hostile continent where you'll collect treasures and trophies from your kills. Play as the Gunslinger, the Duelist, or the Wizard and see if you have what it takes. Can you make The Run?
Why similar: Action 24.7%, Adventure 23.8%, Indie 19.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 15.4%
- #2 ScourgeBringer
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.6% ★, Roguelite 13.3%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 10.3%
- #3 Dimensum - Bizzarre Huntseeker
96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: BAS Studio
Windows
「Run, Jump, Attack, Dash !」 "The portal Dimension" is a fast-paced 2D scrolling action game. The variety of mysterious dimensional armies has released several bizarre creatures to attack the innocence from various worlds. Now, just get rid of them anyway
Why similar: Roguevania 41.2% ★, Action 12.6%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.8%
- #4 The Rogue Cavern
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sean Frett
Windows · Linux
Explore an endless, procedurally generated cavern and find items in this roguevania-esque platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.5% ★, Action 16.5%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 13.1%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #5 Xenon Valkyrie
94% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.8% ★, Roguelite 18.5%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelike 8.9%, Action 4.2%
- #6 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 55% ★, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 7.1%
- #7 Rift Keeper
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 54.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 6.2%
- #8 Baobabs Mausoleum Ep.2: 1313 Barnabas Dead End Drive
92% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Celery Emblem™
Windows · Mac
Baobabs Mausoleum™. The second episode mixing Monkey Island, Zelda Link´s Awakening DX with Twin Peaks and SpongeBob Squarepants. Welcome To the "open town" of Flamingo´s Creek: Population 64.
Why similar: Adventure 29.4%, Indie 23.5%, Dark Comedy 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Horror 8.4%
- #9 Abalyte
91% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 55.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Action 7.2%, Platformer 5.3%, Roguelite 5.2%
- #10 Darkness of Memories
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Adventure 9.9%
- #11 vridniX
91% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: Uncanaut
Windows
vridniX is a story-driven platformer. Control a small creature who wants to save the world but will destroy it!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Adventure 21.5%, Action 19.8%, Platformer 16.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #12 Rogue Legacy
89% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.6% ★, Platformer 11.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Action Roguelike 7.3%, Indie 3.9%
- #13 Dungeon Warriors
89% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Ant Design Games
Windows
Dungeon Warriors is a random dungeon barrage game that we use to polish our lives
Why similar: Roguevania 47.4% ★, Action 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #14 Seed Hunter 猎源
88% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.3% ★, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 6.4%, Platformer 6.2%
- #15 Ninja Soul
86% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.2% ★, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Platformer 7.8%, Action 6.6%
- #16 迷宮のドールポリス
86% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 38% ★, Action 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #17 Gun Miner
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.5% ★, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelike 9.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #18 Abyss Odyssey
87% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 47.7% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 5.9%
- #19 Ghost of Viyk
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: trbkk
Windows
In the lands of Vyik, death is just the beginning. Tailor your items and abilities to create your unique battle style — and slay enemies who never play by the rules, in this Ukrainian Grimfolk roguelite action. Because the price of freedom is never fair.
Why similar: Roguevania 40% ★, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Action 13.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #20 The Revolt: Awakening
83% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.4% ★, Action 15%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 12.3%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #21 Through The Never
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Azikton Studio
Windows
Through The Never is a roguelike action RPG set in a reimagined Babylon. As a Rebel outcast, sabotage the Tower of Babel’s construction. Master divine powers, build unique runs, forge alliances, and face deadly foes in fast skill-based combat where every ascent changes the world
Why similar: Roguevania 29.6% ★, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%
- #22 Summum Aeterna
79% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.2% ★, Roguelite 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelike 9%, Adventure 7.3%
- #23 Riptale
82% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Super God
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Roguelite 13%
- #24 Frizzy
84% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2015
Dev: Team Frizz
Windows
Frizzy is a platformer filled with awesome action. The main plot is that you are a frizzy ball of fur who can latch onto static balls launch himself around the levels.
Why similar: Action 24.5%, Adventure 24.4%, Indie 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Platformer 14%
- #25 DurDanto
79% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.8% ★, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 7.9%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.6%
- #26 Weapon Hacker
81% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.9% ★, Action 12.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Indie 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.3%
- #27 StarBreak
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 58.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Action 6.8%, Platformer 5.9%, Indie 4.3%
- #28 Dunjungle
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Roguevania 50.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 8.6%, Action 6.2%
- #29 Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX
78% matchMixed69% of 355 reviews2021
Dev: DejimaPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?
Why similar: Roguevania 39.8% ★, Roguelite 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11%, Platformer 9.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #30 Dead Shapes
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.4% ★, Roguelite 20.9%, Action 15.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
- #31 Buckler 2
80% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
BUCKLER 2 is a retro-styled roguelite platformer that tells a story about love, hate, and everything in between. Join Venice and his friends as they embark on an epic adventure across Sector Omega, an unfamiliar world filled with enemies, allies, hazards, and more!
Why similar: Action 24.8%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 19.7%, Roguelite 16.8%, Platformer 14%
- #32 Isekai Mage
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 61.8% ★, Roguelite 13.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Roguelike 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%
- #33 The VIllage of Eri
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.2% ★, Roguelite 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 10%, Action 8.5%
- #34 Vagante
75% 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: Roguevania 35.4% ★, Roguelite 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 9.1%, Platformer 6.4%
- #35 Aura of Worlds
71% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 41.4% ★, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #36 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 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: Roguevania 48.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Action 7%
- #37 A Tale of Sand and Bone
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 7.5%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #38 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
75% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 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: Roguevania 57.2% ★, Action Roguelike 11%, Platformer 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Indie 4.7%
- #39 YUNHANZHI
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: YEZHUGAME
Windows · Mac
You don't pick up the sword to kill, but to save someone!A side-scrolling action-adventure game. An incredible fantasy journey awaits you.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.9% ★, Adventure 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Action 13.7%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #40 illumine
76% matchVery Positive84% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Dejima
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Indie 13.2%
- #41 Slime Princess
70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.9% ★, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Platformer 9.1%
- #42 Adam - Lost Memories
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 233 reviews2020
Dev: Adam DubiPub: AdamDubiGames
Windows
Adam - Lost Memories is a psychological horror puzzle game, based on my personal experiences with child abuse.
Why similar: Adventure 29.5%, Action 28.3%, Indie 23.6%, Horror 18.6%
- #43 CreatorCrate
73% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jori RyanPub: CreatorCrate Games
Windows · Linux
A fast, chaotic, and totally unique platformer with roguelike elements. Outsmart everything that wants you dead with your grabby robot arm. Rampage through a massive circular space station. Grab, stab, block, throw, and devour your enemies! More than run and shoot: improvise and CREATE!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.7% ★, Dark Comedy 17.5%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.3%, Platformer 8.1%
- #44 Inken
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jacob Gislason
Windows
Explore ruined office buildings filled with vile inken creatures yet, find resources, information, and weapons to aid your survival. Inken is a fps, exploration based, roguelike where your knowledge gives your more power than your skills.
Why similar: Roguevania 66.5% ★, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Action Roguelike 7.7%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #45 SOULGRAVE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.7% ★, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 9.4%, Platformer 8%
- #46 Flinthook
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #47 Wasteland Light
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: lazykitten
Windows
Light of the Wasteland is a PvE survival game. Build your base in a wasteland, scavenge for supplies, gradually arm yourself, and fend off the creatures. When faced with insurmountable monster, you can awaken a mysterious power within your body, temporarily transforming to turn the tide of battle.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.6% ★, Adventure 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Action 14.4%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #48 Tob One
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: otancco
Windows
Tob One Um roguelike de plataforma 2D com mundos gerados proceduralmente, combates intensos ,Morra, aprenda e conquiste as sombras!
Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Action 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Roguelike 14.7%
- #49 Trace Vector
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: Vexel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Trace Vector is a modern take on tough as nails, high speed, vector, action arcade games from the 1980's. Turn up the music, navigate your ship through high speed warp networks, maintain your fuel reserves, avoid deadly hazards, and try to safely return home! Quarters not required.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Indie 25.2%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 22.8%
- #50 METROMAGE
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
Windows
MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.2% ★, Action 16%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #51 Rogue Robot: Escape Protocol
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Jonathan Francis
Windows
Take control of a little red robot on a daring mission to escape a factory filled with deadly traps, relentless enemies, and multiple paths in this rogue-lite platformer that blends fast-paced action with intense gameplay
Why similar: Roguevania 53.7% ★, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 14.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Adventure 4.2%
- #52 Katanaut
62% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.8% ★, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 8.9%, Platformer 8.3%
- #53 No safety
71% matchNegative7% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Nowar StudioPub: Metal Fox
Windows
2090 year. A global nuclear war has begun, the economy of all countries has fallen into decay.
Why similar: Adventure 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Action 23.2%, Indie 16.8%
- #54 Glitch's Trip
67% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Ransacked Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help Glitch save his planet from intergalactic tyrants in this innovative and vibrant retro-styled action platformer.
Why similar: Action 25.2%, Adventure 23.3%, Indie 19.1%, Platformer 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%
- #55 The Madness of Little Emma
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 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 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Action 14.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Indie 12.3%
- #56 Depths of Fear :: Knossos
69% matchMixed67% of 435 reviews2014
Dev: DIRIGO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Depths of Fear :: Knossos, a Greek-themed, 1st Person, Roguelike stealthy action-adventure where you play as Theseus out to kill the rampaging horror the Minotaur. Succeed in the beast’s slaughter or learn the meaning of fear trying. You will run. You will hide. You will fight. You will die.
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Adventure 28.1%, Indie 24.1%, Horror 12.6%, Roguelike 7%
- #57 Unstrung Machine
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonatas Jeremias de Siqueira CamposPub: Clouded Studio
Windows
It was just another normal workday — until a single mistake changed everything. In this 2D roguelike, fight hordes of robots in electrifying melee combat. With striking pixel art, explore procedurally generated environments, secret rooms, and multiple endings.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action 9.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #58 Blade of the Netherworld
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.8% ★, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 9.1%, Platformer 8.5%
- #59 LOVE 2: kuso
65% matchVery Positive96% of 216 reviews2017
Dev: Fred Wood
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
kuso is the sequel to LOVE, and is a challenging yet fair platformer with a simple aesthetic. You have the ability to run, jump, and leave your own checkpoint. Make your way through acid, long jumps, disappearing platforms, bouncers, giant saws, and much more in this dreadful mechanical world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.7%, Action 28.4%, Indie 25.2%, Platformer 15.7%
- #60 Loop-Loop DX
63% matchVery Positive98% of 444 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Carpenter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.
Why similar: Action 29%, Adventure 27.4%, Indie 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%