Games Like Moonlighter

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a narrative-driven dungeon-crawling experience with beautiful pixel art and satisfying combat progression.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Roguelite 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelite that captures the same dungeon-crawling feel and loot-gathering satisfaction as Moonlighter.

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.3%, RPG 14.5%, Management 14.5%, Action RPG 11.8%, Simulation 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive shop-management RPG that mirrors the core business-simulation loop of Moonlighter.

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Management 26%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, RPG 10%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly balances a daytime management loop with nighttime exploration and combat in a charming, addictive package.

Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

Why similar: Management 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 28.2%, RPG 17%, Simulation 10.1%, Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on simulation, it shares the quirky management and resource-gathering themes found in Moonlighter.

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31%, Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 22.3%, Fantasy 6.2%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends dungeon-crawling action with the management of a growing community.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Roguelite 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity dungeon crawler that focuses on fast-paced combat and spell-based progression.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides some of the most fluid and satisfying combat in the action-roguelite genre.

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: Roguelike 39%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 9.4%, RPG 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelite that emphasizes town-building and character progression between dungeon runs.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Roguelite 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Hack and Slash 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op dungeon crawler that features significant town-building elements to improve your character's stats.

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 26.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action roguelite with unique character-swapping mechanics that keep combat fresh.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelike 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure roguelite with a vibrant pixel art style and a focus on gear progression.

Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 19%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that emphasizes loot collection and town restoration to help you survive deeper levels.

By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action roguelite that balances dungeon exploration with a focus on emotional narrative and character growth.

Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.

Why similar: Simulation 49.6%, Action 40%, Singleplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It uniquely blends side-scrolling action with deep, rewarding farming management mechanics.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 44.5%, Pixel Graphics 25.6%, RPG 14.8%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that features excellent dungeon design, puzzles, and a charming aesthetic.

Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?

Why similar: Character Action Game 20.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Roguelite 9.6%, Action Roguelike 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven roguelite that shares a similar aesthetic and sense of adventure.

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Why similar: Management 47.6%, Simulation 18.2%, RPG 17.8%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the shop-keeping and crafting side of the experience with a unique, artistic visual style.

Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

Why similar: Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 17.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game that features town restoration and classic dungeon exploration.

A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy!

Why similar: Management 34%, RPG 20%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Simulation 17.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the shop-keeping and crafting aspects of the merchant experience.

The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 45.7%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world game that focuses heavily on resource management, crafting, and expansion.

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Procedural Generation 24.4%, RPG 15.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that incorporates procedural dungeon elements to keep the exploration feeling fresh.

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: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy roguelite with a massive skill tree that rewards deep character customization.

A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Roguelike 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action roguelite that emphasizes tactical combat and careful resource management.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite platformer that focuses on intense combat and dungeon exploration.

Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Fantasy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, accessible action RPG that features satisfying dungeon exploration and loot collection.

Live the double life of a fearless adventurer and a crafty merchant! Dive into vibrant dimensions brimming with shiny loot and pesky enemies. Grow your shop, tinker with weapons and gadgets, as well as make your mark among a ragtag community of castaways.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 11.3%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Action Roguelike 9.9%

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: Hack and Slash 20%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Roguelike 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy dungeon crawler that focuses on loot-based character builds and combat.

Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Roguelite 12%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Action Roguelike 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that uses procedural dungeons to provide a classic dungeon-crawling experience.

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: Dungeon Crawler 14%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Action RPG 10%, Roguelite 9.3%

Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, Roguelike 21%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Top-Down 11.4%, RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler with deep mechanics and a beautiful, nostalgic pixel art aesthetic.

Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that progressively challenges you and your settlement, and threatens the extinction of the dwarven race.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 8.7%

Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one try.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 10.8%

Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.1%

Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 16.4%, RPG 13.8%, Adventure 6.8%

Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

Why similar: Roguelike 32.3%, Procedural Generation 24%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Action 6.3%

Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 10.9%

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

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: Character Action Game 22.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Roguelike 9.1%

Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Roguelike 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Procedural Generation 16.7%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.6%

Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Simulation 25.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 13%, Singleplayer 6.9%

A dynamic hack-and-slash adventure that mixes procedural generation with hand-made scenarios and a darkly humorous story. Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, threatening enemies with unique movesets and a vast array of game-changing items to discover.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Roguelite 9.5%, RPG 8.2%

The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40%, Action RPG 17.4%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Fantasy 6.1%

Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Exploration 15.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 6.7%

Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.7%

A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelike 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Roguelite 8%

Step into the greaves of King Arthur in this fantasy action roguelite and wield the Broken Excalibur in a quest to rescue the scattered citizens of Camelot, vanquish the calamitous Void Giant, and escape from the Astral Dimension once and for all.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 9.8%

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: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.2%

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: Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 8.5%, Action RPG 8.2%

Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Roguelike 11.3%

Cinderia is a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration. Freely combine everything you can see—skills, combos, passives, and equipment—to create your own distinct fighting style. Darkness has swallowed the land, yet a faint glimmer still flickers among the ruins.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.9%

bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.3%, Roguelite 19.5%, RPG 18.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.4%

A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!

Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Action Roguelike 9.6%

Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Action RPG 13%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.6%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.3%, Action RPG 10.6%, Top-Down 7.1%, Exploration 6.5%