- #1 Heroes of Hammerwatch
97% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 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: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Co-op 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, progression-heavy dungeon crawler experience with strong co-op mechanics that reward team coordination.
- #2 Barony
96% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Multiplayer 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that captures the high-stakes, cooperative survival feel of classic roguelikes.
- #3 Ember Knights
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 4-player action-roguelite that emphasizes tight combat and synergy between different character builds.
- #4 Vagante
95% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, class-based pixel-art dungeon crawler that requires careful exploration and teamwork to survive.
- #5 Crawl
94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,223 reviews2017
Dev: Powerhoof
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Roguelike 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This unique asymmetric dungeon crawler forces players to compete and cooperate in a chaotic, 4-player local environment.
- #6 Wizard of Legend
94% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 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 20%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Roguelike 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Difficult 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, spell-casting dungeon crawler that supports local co-op and demands fast reflexes and coordination.
- #7 Children of Morta
93% matchVery Positive89% of 22,582 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven roguelike features a family of distinct characters, each offering unique playstyles for cooperative play.
- #8 Streets of Rogue
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, emergent-gameplay roguelite that thrives on multiplayer coordination and creative problem-solving.
- #9 Blightbound
92% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Co-op 10.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Difficult 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A class-based, 3-player co-op dungeon crawler where distinct roles are essential for overcoming difficult bosses.
- #10 Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition
91% matchVery Positive82% of 10,196 reviews2014
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.1%, Co-op 20%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Online Co-Op 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 4-player co-op dungeon crawler that focuses on class-based combat and clearing hordes of enemies.
- #11 Caveblazers
90% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 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 21.9%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 13.7%, Roguelite 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer roguelite that features intense dungeon exploration and dynamic combat encounters.
- #12 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
89% matchVery Positive85% of 13,956 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Why similar: Roguelike 25%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic, squad-based roguelike that blends dungeon exploration with tower defense and team management.
- #13 Full Metal Furies
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Co-op 24.4%, Local Co-Op 13%, Online Co-Op 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A team-based action game that requires players to coordinate their unique abilities to succeed in combat.
- #14 Roguelands
88% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelike 18.7%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Difficult 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on multiplayer exploration and RPG-style character progression.
- #15 Magicite
87% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Roguelike 18.4%, Action Roguelike 18%, Multiplayer 11%, Difficult 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer survival-roguelike that combines crafting, mining, and dungeon crawling in a pixelated world.
- #16 Rampage Knights
86% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Co-op 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat-em-up with deep roguelike mechanics that encourage players to share loot and coordinate attacks.
- #17 Dungreed
86% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 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 25.6%, Roguelike 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling dungeon crawler that offers a satisfying loop of looting, upgrading, and fighting through procedurally generated levels.
- #18 Bravery and Greed
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Roguelite 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 4-player co-op beat-em-up roguelite that emphasizes loot-gathering and class-based combat.
- #19 For The King
84% matchVery Positive88% of 43,089 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Roguelike 25.7%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Online Co-Op 15%, Co-op 13.4%, Roguelite 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelike that relies heavily on party synergy and cooperative decision-making to survive its brutal world.
- #20 Nine Parchments
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,635 reviews2017
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!
Why similar: Co-op 22.5%, Online Co-Op 21.4%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Multiplayer 16.2%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op spell-casting game that features chaotic, friendly-fire-enabled combat similar to the intensity of dungeon crawlers.
- #21 Risk of Rain Returns
81% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive pixel-art roguelike experience that excels in multiplayer co-op and high-replayability combat.
- #22 Son of a Witch
82% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Online Co-Op 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 4-player co-op dungeon crawler that features distinct classes and a focus on chaotic, action-packed combat.
- #23 Legend of Dungeon
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,637 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelike 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style pixel-art dungeon crawler that supports 4-player local co-op for a nostalgic experience.
- #24 Hammerwatch
82% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Co-op 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The original co-op dungeon crawler that set the standard for team-based combat and exploration in pixel-art environments.
- #25 Tor Eternum
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Difficult 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and cooperative dungeon exploration.
- #26 Dungeon Souls
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 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 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Roguelite 8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down dungeon crawler that emphasizes fast-paced action and roguelike progression mechanics.
- #27 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
79% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Procedural Generation 17%, Roguelike 16%, Co-op 9.9%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated platformer that supports co-op and offers a unique vertical approach to dungeon crawling.
- #28 Zombie Party
79% matchVery Positive85% of 698 reviews2016
Dev: Peach Pie Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Difficult 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.2%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, multiplayer-focused action-roguelike that features a wide variety of characters and weapons.
- #29 Cave Crawlers
75% matchVery Positive93% of 3,526 reviews2023
Dev: Heroic Pyxel LLC
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #30 NETHER DUNGEONS
76% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelike 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #31 Gatedelvers
77% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Unikone
Windows
A dungeon-crawling, world-hopping roguelike adventure! Grab your friends, stick dynamite to your sword, throw candles at your foes and die in various exciting ways!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 9.7%
- #32 Dungeon Looter
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 95 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: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #33 Rogues Like Us
78% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelike 16.3%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends hack-and-slash combat with dungeon-crawling exploration.
- #34 Freaky Awesome
78% matchMixed56% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Mandragora
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Freaky Awesome is a hectic action rogue-lite. You explore a randomly generated old factory, fighting weird monsters and avoiding traps. Toxic wastes will make you mutate, gaining different powers every time. You will need to adapt to your mutations to survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelike 11.8%, Online Co-Op 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op action-roguelike that introduces unique mutation mechanics to keep combat fresh and unpredictable.
- #35 Crawlers and Brawlers
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, RPG 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #36 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 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: Roguelike 18.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Co-op 12.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #37 Dark and Darker
73% matchMixed65% of 81,391 reviews2024
Dev: IRONMACE
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.5%, Multiplayer 19.1%, Online Co-Op 11%, Dark 10.8%, RPG 6.8%
- #38 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
72% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #39 In Celebration of Violence
74% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #40 Hero Siege
74% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Co-op 8.1%
- #41 Ravenswatch
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Roguelike 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Co-op 11%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #42 Mana Spark
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 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 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Difficult 14.2%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #43 Realm of the Mad God Exalt
73% matchVery Positive83% of 47,353 reviews2012
Dev: Wild Shadow StudiosPub: Deca Live Operations GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Difficult 18.3%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #44 Dungeon Survivors
72% matchMixed66% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: TopVR
Windows
Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #45 Raiders of Blackveil
71% matchMixed53% of 1,055 reviews2025
Dev: Wombo Games
Windows · Mac
Join the rebellion against the evil cooperation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Difficult 14.2%, Roguelike 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.5%
- #46 DunHero
68% matchVery Positive89% of 565 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #47 UnderMine 2
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 767 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #48 Catacomb Kids
71% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Difficult 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #49 Rogue Fist
68% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Wetcoat Games
Windows
Play solo or with friends in this 4 player local couch co-op roguelite auto-shooter where enemies aren’t your biggest problem; your friends are! Smash foes, dodge bullets, and enjoy chaotic trolling as you punch, throw, and ‘accidentally’ sacrifice each other to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #50 Rogue Party
71% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Chris Antoni
Windows
Soul crushing bosses, epic loot and powerful magic await 1-4 Rogues foolish enough to take on the Dungeon of Doom.
Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Indie 25.4%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 16.9%
- #51 Pixel Dungeon VR
67% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Suplife Games
Windows
Pixel Dungeon is a fast-paced, multiplayer social VR adventure where dungeon-crawling action, physics-based combat, and chaos with friends collide.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelike 15.2%, Co-op 10.6%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #52 SWORN
65% matchVery Positive80% of 4,211 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #53 TowerClimb
69% matchVery Positive92% of 403 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Difficult 19%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #54 Diehard Dungeon
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelike 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Roguelite 7.4%, Difficult 7.1%
- #55 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
67% matchVery Positive87% of 23,770 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #56 Scarlett's Dungeon
70% 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: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 13.4%
- #57 Devious Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Difficult 16.9%, Procedural Generation 15%, Roguelike 13.8%
- #58 Nevergrind Online
64% matchVery Positive87% of 1,293 reviews2024
Dev: Neverworks Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Nevergrind Online is the ultimate dungeon-crawl multiplayer blobber RPG focused on treasure hunting and slaying monsters! Create your hero and start climbing the ladder in normal mode—or, for those seeking the ultimate challenge, hardcore mode! No microtransactions ever!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelike 18.5%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #59 Legacy: Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1
64% matchVery Positive95% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Cat Games
Windows · Linux
Your life begins anew in front of an imposing mountain... Climb and explore it with a wide cast of characters in this dungeon crawler RPG with up to four player Co-op.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Online Co-Op 9.6%