- #1 Necrosmith 2
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,510 reviews2024
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Like a dead man reanimated by dark sorcery, the necromancer simulator is back! Give the undead the ability to fly over mountains and swim across rivers, explore a fully generated world at night and fend off enemy hordes during the day. Start a new, uhm, life.
Why similar: Vampires 15.7% ★, Tower Defense 12.6%, Zombies 10.1%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the original's necromancy mechanics with improved visuals and deeper unit customization.
- #2 Boneraiser Minions
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,346 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Vampires 46% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 8.9%, Roguelike 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark, humorous vibe of raising an undead army to overwhelm enemies.
- #3 Be My Horde
96% matchVery Positive85% of 2,110 reviews2024
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Be My Horde is a roguelite survivor where your minions fight for you. Become a formidable necromancer and turn your enemies into a resource! Raise fallen foes, build massive undead hordes, enhance your skills with devoured souls, and conquer the world – you’re the villain in this story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Zombies 13.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the core fantasy of Necrosmith by allowing you to grow a massive, ever-expanding army of undead minions.
- #4 Undead Horde 2: Necropolis
95% matchVery Positive83% of 498 reviews2023
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As a powerful necromancer you have the ability to raise the dead and command them in battle. With each victory, your army will grow stronger and your city will become more powerful. Undead Horde 2 is an action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Rise from the crypt and rebuild!
Why similar: Zombies 39.8%, Dark Fantasy 27%, Top-Down 18.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG elements with the ability to raise and command a persistent army of undead soldiers.
- #5 The Unliving
94% matchMixed62% of 899 reviews2023
Dev: RocketBrush GamesPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Raise the dead as a fearsome Necromancer in the dark world of The Unliving! Lead your undead armies into the endless fight in this rogue-lite action RPG game. Burn cities to ash with devastating magic spells, slay epic bosses and turn your enemies into morbid servants.
Why similar: Zombies 33.5%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelite where you play as a powerful necromancer turning fallen foes into your own minions.
- #6 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
94% matchVery Positive84% of 3,351 reviews2022
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!
Why similar: Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelite 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Strategy 12.1%, 2D 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers similar auto-battler mechanics where you manage a squad of disposable units to survive increasingly difficult encounters.
- #7 Necroking
93% matchVery Positive82% of 947 reviews2024
Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.
Why similar: Vampires 20.9% ★, Zombies 14%, Roguelite 11.6%, Supernatural 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that leans into the necromancer theme with turn-based combat and deckbuilding elements.
- #8 Vampire Survivors
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 264,870 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Vampires 31.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive action-roguelite that popularized the horde-clearing gameplay loop found in many of Necrosmith's contemporaries.
- #9 Halls of Torment
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, retro-styled action-roguelite experience that emphasizes survival against massive waves of enemies.
- #10 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
92% matchVery Positive86% of 8,249 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.5%, Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 22.3%, Strategy 19.5%, 2D 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game where you play as a necromancer crafting minions from the remains of your enemies.
- #11 Heretic's Fork
90% matchVery Positive85% of 4,109 reviews2023
Dev: 9FingerGamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dear candidate, we are pleased to invite you to take up the position of manager of Hell. You will punish sinners by using our deck-building computer system to construct hellish towers capable of keeping the endless hordes of the underworld in check. Best of luck!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid of tower defense and deckbuilding that captures the strategic defense elements of Necrosmith.
- #12 Death Must Die
89% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends loot-based progression with intense combat against hordes of undead.
- #13 Wall World
87% matchVery Positive91% of 12,614 reviews2023
Dev: Alawar
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 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: Tower Defense 29.1%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Strategy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends mining, tower defense, and roguelite progression into a tight, addictive gameplay loop.
- #14 Soulstone Survivors
86% matchVery Positive91% of 26,749 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep character customization and massive combat encounters that reward strategic build-crafting.
- #15 Graveyard Keeper
88% matchVery Positive85% of 55,062 reviews2018
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 27.5 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 55.1%, Simulation 28.8%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous, management-heavy take on the necromancy theme with a focus on crafting and base building.
- #16 Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,363 reviews2018
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.
Why similar: Zombies 52%, Strategy 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Roguelike 6%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-simulation game where you manage a zombie outbreak, focusing on the chaos of spreading undead hordes.
- #17 20 Minutes Till Dawn
86% matchVery Positive90% of 29,063 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Combat 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes survival and build synergy in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #18 Army of Ruin
85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,789 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, Top-Down 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelite that focuses on the sheer spectacle of clearing thousands of enemies at once.
- #19 The Last Spell
84% matchVery Positive91% of 13,615 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that requires careful defense management against endless waves of monsters.
- #20 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,707 reviews2024
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Top-Down 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-roguelite that shares the dark humor and horde-clearing focus of the Despot's Game universe.
- #21 FatalZone
84% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!
Why similar: Zombies 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A zombie-themed action-roguelite that focuses on survival and base management under pressure.
- #22 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,322 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 13.5%, Top-Down 11%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a distinct art style and deep skill trees that keep the combat feeling fresh.
- #23 Rogue: Genesia
80% matchVery Positive91% of 8,550 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Top-Down 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scale of combat that will appeal to anyone who enjoys the bullet-hell aspects of Necrosmith.
- #24 God Of Weapons
81% matchVery Positive84% of 5,225 reviews2023
Dev: Imagine Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Roguelite 24.4%, Combat 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on inventory management and tactical positioning, similar to the planning required in Necrosmith's unit assembly.
- #25 Brotato
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 118,068 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 17.2%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that allows for wild build variety, essential for players who enjoy experimenting with different unit combinations.
- #26 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
77% matchVery Positive91% of 14,401 reviews2026
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Zombies 25.3%, Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #27 Undead Horde
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,400 reviews2019
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a necromancer and raise the dead - Undead Horde is a necromantic action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Maraud through the lands of the living, raze their villages and steal their treasures. Ultimately you'll take over the whole kingdom of the living!
Why similar: Zombies 47.5%, Magic 23.6%, Top-Down 17.5%, Exploration 8%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series that established the core loop of necromancy-based action and army management.
- #28 Crafty Survivors
79% matchVery Positive83% of 760 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-roguelite combat with town-building elements, providing a nice balance of management and action.
- #29 Spellbook Demonslayers
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,323 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 12%, Top-Down 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that emphasizes screen-filling spells and intense survival against swarms.
- #30 Tiny Rogues
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,706 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Top-Down 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down roguelite that rewards quick reflexes and strategic gear choices.
- #31 Scarlet Tower
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,385 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Vampires 45.7% ★, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Zombies 8.8%
- #32 Skull Horde
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,080 reviews2026
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 21.8%, Roguelike 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #33 Monsters are Coming!
75% matchVery Positive80% of 2,808 reviews2025
Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark?
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.8%, Top-Down 11%
- #34 Dome Keeper
73% matchVery Positive92% of 22,186 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Tower Defense 32.9%, Roguelike 26.2%, Combat 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Exploration 8.3%
- #35 Necro Rumble
75% matchVery Positive81% of 134 reviews2024
Dev: TesepaPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Master the dark art of necromancy in a 2D top-down strategy game. Unleash and lead your undead legions to defeat and dominate enemy waves in this action-packed adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Top-Down 14%, Magic 13.4%, 2D 7.5%
- #36 Nomad Survival
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,184 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #37 Necronator: Dead Wrong
77% matchMixed68% of 526 reviews2020
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.6%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Magic 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #38 Dead Engine
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 220 reviews2026
Dev: Chocolate Dungeon GamesPub: Red Axe Games
Windows
Fight to survive against zombies in a pixel-art post-apocalyptic city. Loot and merge items, expand your backpack. In your camp, recruit survivors but burn the bitten. Trading uncovers haunting survivor stories.
Why similar: Zombies 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #39 Praise Dead
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
Praise Dead is a roguelike auto-battler where you create zombies from the parts of dead villagers and monsters. Use your zombies to defeat waves of demons, and to harvest resources to improve and upgrade your village.
Why similar: Zombies 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #40 Sir, We Have an Orc Problem
69% matchVery Positive87% of 3,557 reviews2026
Dev: Mumpitz Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is an incremental-style tower defense game where you face an overwhelming number of orcs. Greet them with even more bullets, bombs and lasers!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #41 Ratropolis
73% matchVery Positive88% of 5,510 reviews2020
Dev: Cassel Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.6%, Roguelite 23.4%, Roguelike 17.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 9.6%
- #42 Loop Hero
71% matchVery Positive93% of 36,505 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.3%, Roguelike 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Old School 19%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
- #43 Vampire Hunters
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,145 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 17.9%, Old School 17.8%, Roguelike 16%
- #44 Infectonator: Survivors
76% matchMixed67% of 1,161 reviews2016
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Zombies 39.1%, Tower Defense 23.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #45 Grim Nights
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2018
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Your village must survive for 13 days! Gather resources, expand, explore the underground for riches, and train soldiers to defend against hordes of the undead.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.3%, Zombies 31.3%, Strategy 13%, 2D 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #46 Seraph's Last Stand
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,341 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Magic 12.3%, Roguelike 12%
- #47 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship
70% matchVery Positive83% of 200 reviews2025
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Build turrets, lead your crew, and upgrade the ship while gathering loot in this exciting "Tower Defense-on-wheels zombie survival roguelite" game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Zombies 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #48 Tower Survivors
72% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Zombies 13.4%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #49 Ghosts Keep Out
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Only Fun Games
Windows
Defend your base in this Roguelite survival shooter TD! Mix random skills + evolve gems to craft your Build. 5-min fast rounds, intense zombie & ghost hordes. Triple progression: Spirits, guns, heroes. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Low barrier, high ceiling. Every run is fresh!
Why similar: Vampires 20.2% ★, Tower Defense 16.6%, Zombies 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #50 UnderMine
70% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 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 45.3%, Roguelite 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Top-Down 8.2%, Roguelike 4.6%
- #51 Swarm Grinder
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #52 Gladiator Guild Manager
68% matchVery Positive81% of 4,068 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: Roguelite 46.1%, Strategy 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #53 NecroCity
71% matchMixed50% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Shift GamesPub: Gameparic
Windows
Your main task in NecroCity is to push back the hordes of monsters and build your fortress! Defend your undead outposts from the persistent forces of the so-called “good”! Take on the role of the young Prince of Undead, trying to prove himself in the world of the Undead Kingdom. 👹
Why similar: Zombies 41.8%, Tower Defense 24.4%, Strategy 23.5%, Combat 5.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #54 Abyss Horde
66% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Solo Gaming
Windows
Darkness tears reality apart. Hordes of beasts, monsters, and abyssal demons surge from the depths mindless, driven only by destruction. Adventurer, the line needs you! In 《Abyss Horde》, defend against ever-stronger waves. Every run builds a new defense; every upgrade shifts the tide.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Magic 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #55 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
65% matchVery Positive86% of 48,117 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Bullet Hell 27%, Roguelite 21.6%, Top-Down 12.1%, Roguelike 4.2%
- #56 Decks of the Damned
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Thorian GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Raise an undead army in Decks of the Damned! Command your vampire minions, scavenge gear from fallen foes and craft powerful items to strenghten your forces. Defend by day, expand your domain by night, and shroud the land in darkness!
Why similar: Vampires 41.6% ★, Roguelite 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Exploration 6.3%, Strategy 6.2%
- #57 Hero's Hour
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,731 reviews2022
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Why similar: Old School 40.4%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Strategy 20.1%, 2D 11%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #58 Super Fantasy Kingdom
64% matchVery Positive87% of 5,926 reviews2025
Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
Why similar: Roguelite 34.8%, Roguelike 33.1%, Strategy 17.5%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #59 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Magic 9.7%
- #60 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
65% matchVery Positive82% of 2,688 reviews2026
Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build and command your own party of Dwarves in a chaotic mix of Auto Battler, Strategy, and RPG. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid party through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!
Why similar: Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 22%, Magic 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Strategy 12.7%