- #1 Children of Morta
97% matchVery Positive88% of 23,441 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelike 12%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful pixel-art aesthetic and a strong focus on family-based progression within a roguelite dungeon-crawling framework.
- #2 UnderMine
96% matchVery Positive90% of 9,862 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelite that emphasizes gold collection and resource management to upgrade your character and equipment.
- #3 DAVE THE DIVER
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 162,908 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Roguelite 15.7%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar satisfying loop of exploring the depths for resources during the day and managing a business at night.
- #4 Graveyard Keeper
95% matchVery Positive85% of 56,175 reviews2018
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Pixel Graphics 29%, Management 28.1%, RPG 17.1%, Simulation 9.8%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a complex management simulation experience with a dark, humorous twist that mirrors the shopkeeping grind.
- #5 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,533 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 40.2%, RPG 14.8%, Management 13.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Hack and Slash 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive shop-management game that perfectly captures the experience of running a store and sourcing goods from dungeons.
- #6 Wizard of Legend
94% matchVery Positive91% of 21,075 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast-paced, high-intensity combat and spell-casting that will appeal to fans of the dungeon-crawling aspect of Moonlighter.
- #7 Forager
93% matchVery Positive89% of 44,137 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 45.9%, RPG 12.1%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the satisfying loop of gathering resources, crafting, and expanding your territory in a charming pixel-art world.
- #8 Cult of the Lamb
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,055 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 31.3%, Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelite 21.9%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines fast-paced dungeon crawling with deep base-management mechanics where you must care for your followers.
- #9 Sparklite
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 680 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 21.2%, Roguelite 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelike 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game with roguelite elements that features a vibrant world and gear-based progression.
- #10 Skul: The Hero Slayer
90% 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 26.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Hack and Slash 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers unique character-swapping mechanics and high-energy combat that keeps the dungeon-crawling experience fresh and challenging.
- #11 Moon Hunters
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,236 reviews2016
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 21.4% ★, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelite 9.3%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative, procedural-generation adventure that focuses on character development and myth-building through exploration.
- #12 Dead Cells
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 183,835 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 21.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-focused, it is the gold standard for tight, responsive combat and rewarding progression in a roguelite structure.
- #13 Dungreed
89% matchVery Positive93% of 9,605 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Roguelike 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that incorporates food and shop mechanics, directly echoing the item-management style of Moonlighter.
- #14 Heroes of Hammerwatch
88% matchVery Positive87% of 9,539 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Hack and Slash 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a persistent town-building system that rewards your dungeon runs with permanent upgrades for your village.
- #15 Dreamscaper
87% matchVery Positive88% of 3,185 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 22.9%, Roguelite 21%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It balances surreal dungeon-crawling with a social simulation aspect, mirroring the day-night cycle of Moonlighter.
- #16 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,722 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 17.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style Zelda dungeon crawler with modern roguelite elements and town-building progression.
- #17 Hero Siege
86% matchMixed67% of 47,887 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Action RPG 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Roguelite 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends hack-and-slash combat with roguelite elements and extensive loot systems.
- #18 Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
83% matchVery Positive93% of 44,849 reviews2022
Dev: niceplay gamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 47.4%, Simulation 18.2%, RPG 18.2%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique shop-management game where you craft and sell potions to customers, focusing on the mercantile side of the genre.
- #19 Chasm
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,741 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.5%, Procedural Generation 23.8%, RPG 16.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated metroidvania that offers a classic dungeon-crawling feel with tight combat and exploration.
- #20 Travellers Rest
84% matchVery Positive88% of 18,257 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Why similar: Management 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.4%, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 9.2%, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This management sim allows you to run a tavern, brew beer, and farm, appealing to those who enjoy the shopkeeping side of Moonlighter.
- #21 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
84% matchMixed63% of 2,379 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 31.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, RPG 14.3%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure roguelite that captures the charm of classic top-down dungeon crawlers with a unique art style.
- #22 Dungeons of Edera
82% matchMixed68% of 1,060 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that focuses on loot, character builds, and procedural exploration in a classic fantasy setting.
- #23 Folk Hero
81% matchVery Positive83% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: Chudo-Yudo GamesPub: Targem Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action RPG 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that combines dungeon exploration with a unique Slavic-inspired aesthetic and combat mechanics.
- #24 Mana Spark
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 698 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 18.5%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelite that emphasizes careful combat and resource management in a dark, pixelated world.
- #25 Neon Abyss
79% matchVery Positive86% of 23,629 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced roguelite platformer that focuses on loot collection and chaotic dungeon exploration.
- #26 Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
77% matchVery Positive81% of 4,087 reviews2026
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience an action-RPG with roguelike elements where you live the double life of an adventurer and a merchant. Dive into vibrant dimensions to fight enemies, gather loot, and manage your backpack. Rebuild your shop and turn profits into gear for the next adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #27 Delver
80% matchVery Positive88% of 2,855 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 25.9%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes the tension of exploration and the thrill of finding rare loot.
- #28 Stardew Valley
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,040,983 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 23.0 hrsMean: 85.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44%, RPG 29.9%, Simulation 16.2%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily a farming sim, it features deep management mechanics and dungeon-crawling combat that will feel familiar to fans of the genre.
- #29 Scarlett's Dungeon
81% 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: Character Action Game 23% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style roguelite that prioritizes replayability and dungeon-crawling combat in a pixel-art environment.
- #30 Cat Cafe Manager
78% matchVery Positive88% of 3,214 reviews2022
Dev: Roost GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Why similar: Management 62.3%, Simulation 20.9%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game that captures the satisfaction of running a business and interacting with a community.
- #31 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
77% matchVery Positive82% of 6,565 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11%, Action RPG 10.1%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #32 Striving for Light
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #33 Heroes of Loot
79% matchMixed69% of 96 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style dungeon crawler that focuses on quick combat and constant loot acquisition.
- #34 Fell & Sell
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,629 reviews2026
Dev: Art Games Studio S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay. Loot. Sell. Survive! Dive into a first-person blend of hack'n'slash roguelike and shop management. Plunder deadly dungeons for loot, escape with your life, craft, and stock your shelves. Then risk it all once more for profit!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Management 17.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Action RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
- #35 Into the Necrovale
74% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, Roguelike 11%
- #36 Regions Of Ruin
76% matchVery Positive86% of 4,650 reviews2018
Dev: Gameclaw StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 8.8%
- #37 Dungeon Looter
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
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 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #38 Dungeon Souls
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #39 Blasphemous
73% matchVery Positive90% of 67,491 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 53.3%, 2D 13%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #40 Indemon Tales
72% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 21.8%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #41 Good Night, Knight
74% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: RedEmberPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
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 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Roguelite 9.2%, RPG 8.4%
- #42 Pocket Rogues
72% 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: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action RPG 8.4%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #43 Naxia
73% 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: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 13.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #44 bit Dungeon
71% matchVery Positive88% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
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 44.5%, Roguelite 19.8%, RPG 19.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 7.7%
- #45 Loot Tycoon
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 598 reviews2026
Dev: Parallel Portal
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You are not the Hero—you are the Merchant who bleeds them dry! Dive into a unique mix of Hack & Slash and Shop Simulation. Farm dungeons with fully automated combat, loot legendary artifacts, and crash the market. Build your shop from a dirty rug to a medieval monopoly.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.7%, Fantasy 16.1%, Simulation 8%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #46 Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 175 reviews2023
Dev: Gambir StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
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: Hack and Slash 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #47 bit Dungeon II
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, RPG 13.1%
- #48 The Survivalists
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 10,123 reviews2020
Dev: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A living world full of surprises, secrets and danger awaits in The Survivalists, an adventure-filled survival sandbox set in The Escapists universe. Explore, build, craft and even train monkeys with up to three friends in a desperate bid to survive. Have you got what it takes to be a Survivalist?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Top-Down 15%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 10.4%
- #49 Hyper Light Drifter
69% matchVery Positive93% of 19,210 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Action RPG 10.6%, Top-Down 6.9%, RPG 6.4%
- #50 MoonQuest
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Wizard Mode
Windows
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 17.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
- #51 Beat Cop
70% matchVery Positive82% of 6,207 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel CrowPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 60.4%, Simulation 17.4%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #52 Caveblazers
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,551 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 20.7%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #53 Cat Quest
68% matchVery Positive95% of 10,729 reviews2017
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 39.8%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 17.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Fantasy 6%
- #54 Core Keeper
65% matchVery Positive93% of 66,787 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.4%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 6.9%
- #55 Kingdom: New Lands
68% matchVery Positive85% of 12,403 reviews2016
Dev: NoioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.
Why similar: Roguelite 26.9%, Roguelike 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #56 ScourgeBringer
67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,284 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Roguelite 24.2%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Adventure 8.5%
- #57 Curse of the Dead Gods
66% matchVery Positive83% of 9,242 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 16.7%, Exploration 4.4%
- #58 Wall World
64% matchVery Positive91% of 12,734 reviews2023
Dev: Alawar
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?
Why similar: Roguelite 23.9%, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Roguelike 17.5%, Management 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%