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Games Like Nightmare: The Lunatic

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Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 264 reviews
Released: 2024-03-31
Developer: Maetdol Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Nightmare: The Lunatic stands out for its high-stakes, parry-focused combat and fluid weapon-swapping mechanics within a challenging 2D roguelite framework. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize precision timing, souls-like difficulty, and fast-paced action platforming to capture that same intense, rewarding gameplay loop.

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    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 17%, 2D 4.1%

  45. #45 Blade of the Netherworld
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
    Dev: DuDu Games
    Windows

    Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.

    Why similar: Roguevania 26.2%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 9.7%

  46. #46 Nightmare Reaper
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
    Dev: Blazing Bit Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

    Why similar: Roguelite 60.4%, Pixel Graphics 27.8%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  47. #47 Rogue Worlds
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux

    Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!

    Why similar: Roguevania 21.8%, Souls-like 14.5%, Metroidvania 14.1%, Roguelike 8.4%, Difficult 8%

  48. #48 ScourgeBringer
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

    Why similar: Roguevania 20.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.8%, Metroidvania 10.1%, Roguelike 9.2%

  49. #49 Ravenswatch
    68% 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: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelike 21.6%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Difficult 16.4%, Roguelite 13.7%

  50. #50 Dream Flash
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Ramaf Party
    Windows

    Fast paced boss rush rogue-lite that follows a soul exploring the dreamscape. Collect a wide array of items and weapons in order to make the soul even more powerful. Gain the power to transform into even stronger forms in order to combat increasingly difficult enemies.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Difficult 19%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Procedural Generation 11.3%

  51. #51 Heretical
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
    Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 7.4%

  52. #52 Aura of Worlds
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

    Why similar: Roguevania 21.9%, Souls-like 14%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Roguelike 8.4%, Difficult 8.2%

  53. #53 Spirits Abyss
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Difficult 19.2%, Roguelike 15.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Procedural Generation 9.6%

  54. #54 Source of Madness
    69% matchMixed70% of 1,514 reviews2022
    Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

    Why similar: Roguevania 24.7%, Souls-like 18.5%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

  55. #55 Striving for Light
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
    Dev: Igniting Spark Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

  56. #56 Cryptical Path
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2025
    Dev: Old Skull Games
    Windows

    Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Procedural Generation 11%

  57. #57 The Dungeoning
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
    Dev: Nick Donnelly
    Windows · Mac

    The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.5%, Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 6.1%

  58. #58 Death Must Die
    64% 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: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

  59. #59 Into the Necrovale
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
    Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.8%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  60. #60 Sole Saga
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
    Dev: Dev It With Cat
    Windows · Linux

    Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Difficult 20.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

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