- #1 Dead Cells
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Souls-like 15.3%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for 2D action-roguelites, it offers the fluid movement and combat variety that fans of the genre expect.
- #2 Spiritfall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced action-roguelite combines platform-fighter mechanics with challenging combat that rewards quick reflexes.
- #3 Skul: The Hero Slayer
96% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Roguelite 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: The core mechanic of swapping heads to change abilities provides a similar tactical depth to the weapon-swapping system in the seed game.
- #4 Nine Sols
95% matchVery Positive94% of 41,041 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 28.5%, Difficult 19.9%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a heavy emphasis on parry-based combat and challenging 2D boss encounters that mirror the intensity of the seed game.
- #5 GRIME
94% matchVery Positive85% of 6,541 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Metroidvania 30.6%, Difficult 19.9%, Platformer 12%, Action 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like metroidvania that centers its combat around a unique parry mechanic, perfect for players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward encounters.
- #6 Moonscars
94% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 28.9%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D souls-like captures a grim, atmospheric tone and features challenging, deliberate combat.
- #7 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,130 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 20.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, dark aesthetic paired with intense hack-and-slash roguelite gameplay.
- #8 Curse of the Dead Gods
92% matchVery Positive84% of 9,091 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Difficult 18.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: This roguelite features a stamina-based combat system that heavily rewards parrying and precise positioning.
- #9 Dungreed
91% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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 29%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Difficult 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D action-roguelite that offers deep loot systems and challenging, fast-paced combat.
- #10 Trinity Fusion
91% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.9%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelite 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This roguelite metroidvania features fluid combat and diverse character builds that keep the action fresh.
- #11 Have a Nice Death
90% matchVery Positive86% of 10,602 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, challenging 2D action-roguelite that requires mastery of diverse weapon sets and movement.
- #12 Dragon Is Dead
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 690 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Souls-like 15.6%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and character progression through loot.
- #13 Katana ZERO
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Difficult 20%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game demands absolute precision and mastery of parrying in a high-stakes, one-hit-kill environment.
- #14 Loot River
89% matchMixed68% of 456 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Difficult 17.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique souls-like roguelite that introduces tactical movement and challenging combat in a dungeon-crawling setting.
- #15 Blasphemous
87% matchVery Positive90% of 63,499 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 29.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its brutal combat and parry-focused mechanics, it fits perfectly for those who enjoy challenging 2D action.
- #16 Dunjungle
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Difficult 16.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural roguelite that emphasizes pixel-art aesthetics and challenging platforming action.
- #17 The Last Faith
86% matchVery Positive84% of 5,369 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 29.4%, Difficult 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic 2D action game that blends souls-like difficulty with metroidvania exploration.
- #18 Katanaut
84% matchVery Positive90% of 381 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 14.9%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends metroidvania exploration with challenging combat mechanics.
- #19 Rising Hell
85% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 10%
Why You'll Like It: A vertical, fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes constant movement and aggressive combat.
- #20 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
84% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Metroidvania 26.3%, Difficult 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Platformer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that provides deep character customization and challenging boss fights.
- #21 StormEdge
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 214 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Souls-like 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Difficult 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art roguelite that focuses on fast-paced, reflex-based combat.
- #22 Salt and Sanctuary
82% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.3%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 5.9%, 2D 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Often considered the definitive 2D souls-like, it offers the deep challenge and exploration that fans of the genre crave.
- #23 Revita
82% matchVery Positive81% of 2,397 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 15.9%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, fast-paced roguelite platformer where health is a resource, forcing players to play with high precision.
- #24 Plague Breaker
81% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Metroidvania 16.9%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A roguevania that combines platforming with character customization and challenging dungeon exploration.
- #25 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
79% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Souls-like 32.6%, Difficult 14.1%, 2D 3.7%, Atmospheric 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric souls-like metroidvania with a focus on challenging combat and beautiful, melancholic art.
- #26 Madshot
79% matchVery Positive84% of 282 reviews2023
Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 19%, Platformer 16.6%, Roguelike 16.4%, Procedural Generation 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-heavy roguelite that keeps the player constantly moving and fighting.
- #27 The Rogue Prince of Persia
77% matchVery Positive90% of 2,590 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Souls-like 12.5%, Platformer 11.2%
- #28 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
81% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Difficult 19.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, difficult action-roguelite that requires patience and precise execution.
- #29 OmniFootman
80% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Souls-like 18.9%, Roguelite 16%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Difficult 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action-roguelite that incorporates souls-like elements and challenging combat encounters.
- #30 Netherworld Covenant
76% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 18.3%, Action 4.1%
- #31 Valfaris
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,721 reviews2019
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Difficult 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Metroidvania 11.6%, Action 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty, pixel-art action game that provides intense combat and a heavy metal aesthetic.
- #32 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
75% matchVery Positive87% of 924 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 16.6%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 14.8%
- #33 Astral Ascent
75% matchVery Positive95% of 8,306 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #34 Foregone
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 19%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 10%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #35 The Madness of Little Emma
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.7%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer-roguelite that offers a unique, challenging experience for fans of the genre.
- #36 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
76% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 21.5%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 15.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.3%
- #37 NightMare King
74% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Starmoon Cat
Windows
Dive into a nightmare-ridden world in this fast-paced roguelite! Choose from 42 characters, 84 weapons, and 176 items to forge your own build. Battle through 8 maps, slay hordes of monsters, level up, collect gold, and upgrade. Can you survive the endless nightmare?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 3.7%
- #38 Deflector
74% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Difficult 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #39 Oblivion Override
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,016 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 30.5%, Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 16.8%, 2D 4.1%
- #40 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,848 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Difficult 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Souls-like 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #41 Dreamscaper
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,156 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Roguelite 25.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Difficult 10.3%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #42 The Excrawlers
73% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Difficult 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Roguelite 5.1%
- #43 Neon Abyss
72% matchVery Positive86% of 23,532 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Roguelike 20.1%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Procedural Generation 14%
- #44 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
71% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.7%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #45 Nightmare Reaper
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.7 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 57.3%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Action 8.2%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #46 Ravenswatch
69% matchVery Positive80% of 21,178 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 24.9%, Roguelike 21.3%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #47 Spirits Abyss
71% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 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%, Difficult 19.3%, Roguelike 14.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #48 Cinderia
67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,284 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 16.3%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #49 Source of Madness
70% matchMixed69% of 1,544 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #50 Aura of Worlds
68% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · 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: Metroidvania 18%, Souls-like 17.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #51 Cryptical Path
68% matchVery Positive88% of 165 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 22.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #52 Solateria
66% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 30.2%, Difficult 20.9%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D 4%
- #53 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Platformer 7.9%
- #54 Dream Flash
70% 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 22.2%, Difficult 19.2%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 14.1%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #55 Heretical
66% matchVery Positive85% of 978 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 27.9%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #56 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 43.4%, Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Platformer 13%, Action 6.2%
- #57 Custodian: Beginning of the End
69% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: Red-Pixel
Windows
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 22%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 8%
- #58 Mana Spark
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 690 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: Souls-like 22.8%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #59 Rogue Worlds
65% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · 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: Souls-like 18.5%, Metroidvania 18.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #60 Striving for Light
65% matchVery Positive80% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 27.1%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 10.1%