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Games Like Necrosmith

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelike, Singleplayer, Roguelite, Action.

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A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 5,302 reviews
Released: 2022-07-13
Developer: Alawar
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 77%

Overview

Necrosmith stands out for its unique blend of necromantic minion assembly, tower defense, and roguelite progression that lets you command an ever-growing army of the dead. These recommendations focus on games that capture the satisfaction of managing undead hordes, dungeon-building strategy, and the chaotic fun of action-roguelite survival.

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  1. #1 Necrosmith 2
    97% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,440 reviews2024
    Dev: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 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: Vampire 14.9%, Tower Defense 12.6%, Zombies 9.9%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it refines the core necromancer simulator mechanics with improved graphics and deeper minion-building options.

  2. #2 Boneraiser Minions
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 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: Vampire 27.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the necromantic theme by allowing you to raise and command a massive army of skeletons while surviving waves of enemies.

  3. #3 Undead Horde
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 1,395 reviews2019
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 46.6%, Magic 23.9%, Top-Down 17.8%, Exploration 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: You play as a necromancer who raises fallen enemies to fight for you, directly mirroring the core loop of Necrosmith.

  4. #4 Necroking
    95% matchVery Positive81% of 877 reviews2024
    Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Vampire 19.8%, Zombies 13.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Supernatural 11.6%, Roguelike 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on the strategic deployment of undead units to conquer kingdoms.

  5. #5 The Unliving
    94% matchMixed63% of 878 reviews2023
    Dev: RocketBrush GamesPub: Team17 Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 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 32.5%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG where you raise the dead to serve your cause, emphasizing the feeling of leading a growing horde against the living.

  6. #6 Undead Horde 2: Necropolis
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 484 reviews2023
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 38.9%, Dark Fantasy 27.3%, Top-Down 18.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original with more tactical control over your undead army and a focus on rebuilding your necropolis.

  7. #7 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 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 27.9%, Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 22.8%, Strategy 19.4%, 2D 3%

    Why You'll Like It: This turn-based roguelike puts you in the role of a powerful necromancer creating minions from the body parts of fallen enemies.

  8. #8 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 3,305 reviews2022
    Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 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 31.6%, Roguelite 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Strategy 12%, 2D 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the chaotic auto-battler feel where you manage a group of units to survive increasingly difficult encounters.

  9. #9 Vampire Survivors
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 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: Vampire 24.9%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive action-roguelite that inspired the bullet-hell survival mechanics found in many modern necromancy games.

  10. #10 Graveyard Keeper
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 46,799 reviews2018
    Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 54.8%, Simulation 29%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a morbidly humorous take on necromancy and management, focusing on the logistics of dealing with the dead.

  11. #11 KeeperRL
    90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,766 reviews2024
    Dev: Electric Succubi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.

    Why similar: Werewolves 26.6%, Vampire 23.1%, Zombies 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Roguelike 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon management game that allows you to play as a necromancer, building your lair and raising an army to defend it.

  12. #12 Death Must Die
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Roguelike 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite features deep loot and character customization that complements the minion-building experience.

  13. #13 Halls of Torment
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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 18.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Roguelike 12.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, gothic atmosphere and intense survival gameplay that appeals to fans of the Necrosmith aesthetic.

  14. #14 Necronator: Dead Wrong
    89% matchMixed69% of 524 reviews2020
    Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 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 33.2%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 16.2%, Magic 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that uses card-battler mechanics to deploy undead armies in a tower-defense style environment.

  15. #15 Wall World
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 11,769 reviews2023
    Dev: Alawar
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 28.6%, Roguelite 20.1%, Roguelike 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Strategy 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This roguelite tower-defense game captures the feeling of defending a mobile base against waves of attackers.

  16. #16 Dungeons 4
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 3,172 reviews2023
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Absolute Evil and its trusted *cough* servant, the Dark Elf Thalya, return in Dungeons 4 after the events of its fabulous predecessor to bring about their triumph over the forces of good once more.

    Why similar: Strategy 35.8%, Simulation 31.4%, Exploration 24.9%, Singleplayer 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: You manage a dungeon and command a variety of creatures, capturing the strategic base-defense feel of Necrosmith.

  17. #17 War for the Overworld
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 8,005 reviews2015
    Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.

    Why similar: Old School 56.4%, Simulation 23.5%, Strategy 16.1%, Singleplayer 4%

    Why You'll Like It: This dungeon-management game focuses on building a base and controlling minions to defend against invading heroes.

  18. #18 Scarlet Tower
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 2,359 reviews2024
    Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Vampire 28.4%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Zombies 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelite that focuses on character builds and surviving against overwhelming odds.

  19. #19 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

    Why similar: Zombies 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the zombie horde theme, offering fast-paced survival gameplay against massive waves of enemies.

  20. #20 Warlords Under Siege
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 471 reviews2025
    Dev: RedKar Devs
    Windows

    Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 24.9%, Roguelike 17.1%, Top-Down 12%, Strategy 8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game combines tower defense with army management, requiring you to balance base building with active unit control.

  21. #21 Cult of the Lamb
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 121,567 reviews2022
    Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 24.9 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: Action Roguelike 46.3%, Roguelite 32.4%, Strategy 9.3%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: While more focused on base management, it features the same dark, humorous aesthetic and the satisfaction of building a loyal following.

  22. #22 Be My Horde
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,927 reviews2024
    Dev: Polished Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.8%, Zombies 13.2%, Roguelike 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct take on the necromancy survival genre, focusing on growing your army as you traverse the map.

  23. #23 FatalZone
    83% matchMixed67% of 2,256 reviews2024
    Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A survival game that emphasizes managing your squad and resources against relentless zombie hordes.

  24. #24 The Last Spell
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 12,839 reviews2023
    Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Strategy 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical defense game where you manage a group of heroes to hold off waves of monsters, requiring careful strategic planning.

  25. #25 Dome Keeper
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 19,233 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 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 32.5%, Roguelike 26.7%, Combat 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends mining and tower defense, requiring you to manage your resources and defenses under constant pressure.

  26. #26 Rogue: Genesia
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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 23.4%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 13%, Top-Down 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This bullet-hell roguelite offers massive scale and intense action that feels similar to the late-game chaos of Necrosmith.

  27. #27 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
    80% matchVery Positive80% of 1,621 reviews2024
    Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Top-Down 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite where you control a sentient slime, offering a similar chaotic and humorous vibe.

  28. #28 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 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 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a distinct art style and deep progression systems that keep the gameplay loop engaging.

  29. #29 Ratropolis
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 5,484 reviews2020
    Dev: Cassel Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 26.1%, Roguelite 23.9%, Roguelike 18%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of deckbuilding and tower defense that requires quick thinking to protect your city from invaders.

  30. #30 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
    Dev: flannePub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 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 21.8%, Roguelite 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Combat 9%

  31. #31 Soulstone Survivors
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%

  32. #32 Nomad Survival
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 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 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 13.1%, Top-Down 10.2%

  33. #33 God Of Weapons
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
    Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 30.2%, Roguelite 24.8%, Combat 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  34. #34 Grim Nights
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,530 reviews2018
    Dev: Edym Pixels
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 43.7%, Zombies 30.3%, Strategy 13.3%, 2D 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival strategy game that focuses on base building and defending against nightly monster attacks.

  35. #35 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
    Dev: Creature Cauldron
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 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 26%, Roguelite 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Magic 9.2%

  36. #36 Super Fantasy Kingdom
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 5,123 reviews2025
    Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Tower Defense 34.9%, Roguelite 23%, Roguelike 21.7%, Strategy 11.2%, 2D 6.4%

  37. #37 Necro Rumble
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 128 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 41.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Top-Down 14.1%, Magic 13.1%, 2D 7.6%

  38. #38 Seraph's Last Stand
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 4,291 reviews2022
    Dev: Sad Socket
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 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 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Magic 12%

  39. #39 Praise Dead
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 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 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.4%

  40. #40 UnderMine
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 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 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Top-Down 8%, Roguelike 4.3%

  41. #41 Gladiator Guild Manager
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 3,874 reviews2024
    Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 46.9%, Strategy 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Singleplayer 5.5%

  42. #42 Spellbook Demonslayers
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
    Dev: Xendra
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, Top-Down 11.9%

  43. #43 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 197 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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Zombies 15%, Roguelite 11.9%

  44. #44 Army of Ruin
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%

  45. #45 Tower Survivors
    73% matchMixed69% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Zombies 13%, Roguelite 12.9%

  46. #46 Lumencraft
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,264 reviews2023
    Dev: 2Dynamic GamesPub: Star Drifters
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.7%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Combat 12.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Strategy 10%

  47. #47 Heretic's Fork
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 3,992 reviews2023
    Dev: 9FingerGamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.6 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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, Top-Down 10.2%

  48. #48 Crafty Survivors
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 740 reviews2025
    Dev: Flannel Bear Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 23.1%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down 9.8%

  49. #49 Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 2,247 reviews2025
    Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.9 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 14.2%, Top-Down 11%

  50. #50 Arcane Tower Survivors
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Horde Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelike 12.4%

  51. #51 Nordhold
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2025
    Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 14.5%, Top-Down 11%

  52. #52 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
    65% matchVery Positive82% of 2,479 reviews2026
    Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

    Why similar: Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 22.6%, Magic 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Strategy 12.6%

  53. #53 Loop Hero
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 36,055 reviews2021
    Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 28.3 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 21.7%, Roguelike 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Old School 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

  54. #54 Decks of the Damned
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 75 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: Vampire 39.9%, Roguelite 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Strategy 6.4%, Exploration 6.4%

  55. #55 Hero's Hour
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,658 reviews2022
    Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.0 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%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Strategy 20.3%, 2D 11.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%

  56. #56 NecroCity
    70% matchMixed52% of 75 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 41.1%, Tower Defense 24.6%, Strategy 23.9%, Combat 6%, Singleplayer 4.5%

  57. #57 Circle Empires
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
    Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.

    Why similar: Strategy 87.2%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%

  58. #58 Apocalypse Party
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,353 reviews2023
    Dev: Breaker Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Apocalypse Party is a 3D top-down action Roguelike game. In this game, you will embark on a new mission to traverse through the Middle Ages and gradually master abilities, and arm yourself to become the strongest survivor through numerous choices.

    Why similar: Vampire 22.4%, Zombies 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 10.4%

  59. #59 Brotato
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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 26.8%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 17.8%, 2D 4.4%

  60. #60 Vampire Hunters
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
    Dev: Gamecraft Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 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: Vampire 30.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 13%, Old School 11.4%

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