Games Like Nine Lives or Less

Ascend the crumbling ruins of a fallen kingdom using the mouse to aim your jumps in this vertical platformer. Collect silver and acquire new abilities as you rocket, swing, teleport, fly, and claw your way to the top.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 19.8%, Action 16.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Perma Death 9.9%

Voody Hex is a roguelite plateformer. Enter into a voodoo cabaret and curse yourself to increase difficulty. You cannot attack - Your only way to survive is to dodge.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Platformer 19.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action 14.1%, Perma Death 7%

Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Platformer 14%, Perma Death 10.9%, Action 9%

Rogue Stache is an action-adventure platforming roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Rogue Legacy, Risk of Rain, and Magicite. Explore vast interstellar dungeons and defeat hordes of cunning enemies!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Roguelite 24.3%, Action 14.5%, Platformer 9.4%, Retro 5%

Who says a twin-stick shooter needs guns? Boomeraxe is a bullet hell dungeon crawler with a unique core mechanic: Your only weapon hurts you too.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 19.6%, Action 17.7%, Perma Death 9.7%, Retro 7.4%

Starting in space battle your way through all the layers of the atmosphere and into the planet itself in this roguelike vertically scrolling shooter. Can you survive long enough and make it To The Core?

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Roguelite 23%, Action 21.4%, Retro 14.2%, Combat 6.8%

In this drawing-based roguelite, play as a penguin with a stash of powerful crystals to fight off hordes of enemies by drawing and shooting your way to victory!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelite 27.1%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 7.2%

Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.2%, Platformer 18.3%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Survive and evolve your carnivorous alien plant, defending and hunting bug swatter style. Adapt as you see fit. Be careful though, you can attract more prey than you can handle, and they will be just as happy to eat you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 21.5%, Action 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Character Customization 7%

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Roguelite 17%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

A roguelite game where the player controls the actions and the character automatically attacks. Control the brave with different talents, survive the fight with monsters and enrich their own profession composition, become a master of all profession, defeat the Kings of the undead in this world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.4%, Roguelite 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 9.1%, 2D 7.8%

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 37.8%, Roguelite 24.8%, Platformer 14.9%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

A roguelike tower-climbing fast-paced platformer combat game where you fight enemy slimes with an arsenal of weapons. Shake your bag of weapons, draw a new weapon, fight with it until it breaks, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Roguelite 20.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Action 10.2%, PvE 7.3%

Test Zero is a roguelite, cyberpunk, shooter-platformer. You will explore this test chamber. Fight other test subjects, gather resources and go on.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 23.3%, Platformer 20.6%, Action 11.1%, 2D 5.3%

Whimsical Quest is a retro action roguelite adventure with enough nostalgia to entertain the old-schoolers. Fight through randomized maps, collect over 50 items, unlock different characters, collect pets to fight with you and prepare to destroy the typical evil one that won't be revealed until you meet him. Classic.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.8%, Action 20.5%, Roguelite 17.1%, Retro 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%

SAD GOD is a platformer-shooter-roguelike. We invite you to descend into a pit of monsters and traps. Gain strength from coins and weapons from altars. Touch an orb. Then race to the surface before the lava gets you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Slimes have invaded the world! 6 heroes have to save the world and investigate the cause. Slime Coming is a casual game with light rogue-like elements and survivor type. Fully automatic attack, through upgrades, strengthen your hero and defeat slimes and monsters.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 24.2%, Action 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 6.7%

Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.5%, Platformer 24.3%, Action 14%, 2D 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%

The Player Who Can't Level Up is an action roguelite game based on web novels and webtoons of the same name. You can freely combine various combat styles and numerous growth factors to become stronger. Experience unexpected enhancement effects through various random elements.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Roguelite 28.2%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 5.6%, Combat 5.6%

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 23.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Perma Death 11.5%, Character Customization 8.3%

Embark on an epic platforming adventure through treacherous caves and mysterious realms in Abyssal Descent. Battle enemies, solve puzzles, and unlock hidden secrets as you journey through procedurally generated underground worlds. With optional local co-op, share this adventure with a friend.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Platformer 19.8%, Action 17.2%, Dark 8.6%, Adventure 7.4%

Cellular Survival is an action shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Choose your path, equip yourself, and push forward and overcome the perils that stand in the way of your survival. The fate of the microscopic realm rests in your hands.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Action 22.6%, Dark 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 7.8%

Pixelmancer is a casual roguelite game developed by a solo developer - You play as a mage with companions that will aid on your journey, you can upgrade almost anything for your hero, beasts & weapons. You will die constantly but become stronger with every death - How far can you go?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 7.6%

GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Roguelite 28.3%, Platformer 23.1%, Perma Death 6.6%, Action 3.9%

Vampire of the Sands is a punishing action dungeon-crawler with roguelike elements.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.6%, Roguelite 32.3%, Action 23.1%

Jumping into a hole may not be the best idea, but your hair has been stolen. Master the powers of hats and get it back.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 24.1%, Action 19.8%, Retro 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

A multiplayer roguelike action platformer with a focus on teamwork and cooperation. Play as angel vtuber Amai Lilia and friends and take on heaven's deadliest gauntlet, the Rings of Heaven.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Platformer 23.2%, Action 20%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Combat 6.3%

Battle hordes of hungry customers, create the meals they want, and serve them within the time limit to keep them happy. Will you survive the entire shift, or will you disappoint your customers?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelite 25.3%, Action 13.2%, Retro 6.7%, 2D 6.3%

Start your roguelite adventure as a sorceresses that wields the arcane elements of fire, ice, lightning and more, acquire talents and find new gear! You must survive the relentless enemies of hell and defeat the seven deadly sins.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 22.4%, Action 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 6%

Gravezone Arena is a fast-paced top-down zombie arena shooter where you survive relentless waves, build defenses between rounds, collect powerful upgrades, and fight your way through a deadly grave-infested battleground.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 19%, Action 15.2%, Dark 8.6%, Adventure 7.8%

In the year 16XX the city of Mecha-Tokyo has been infested with strange and powerful yōkai! Where did they come from and why are they destroying the city? It's up to Giga, Tera and the other super robots to find out and stop them!

Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Action 20.2%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Calling all Heroes! The age of knights is in its twilight, but the people still require your aid! Venture through various randomly-generated locales, complete quests and take down fearsome bosses. Return to your home estate to construct new buildings, equip powerful weapons, and rally new heroes!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 24.1%, Action 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D 6.5%

Quick-fire permadeath platformer for hay fever haters

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 19.2%, Platformer 17.3%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action 8.2%

‘Obsidian Crown’ is a top-down, roguelite shooter for Windows / PC that doesn't require the player to kill everything in sight! Featuring Pixel graphics and a unique ‘karma’ game mechanic, Obsidian Crown challenges each player to find the right balance of weapons in order to complete the game, save planet Earth, and rescue your beloved...

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.6%, Roguelite 32.1%, Action 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Indie 3.4%

Hack and slash through a frenetic roguelite and cut your way to the Demon King. Upgrade your favorite abilities and equip new ones as you progress, making countless variations each run.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 23%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Vagrant Knight is a topdown challenging action roguelike with elegant hack-n-slash combat with spell casting. Mow down and clear each room of demonic spawns to level up your character with unique melee attacks and spells. Try different combination of special attacks and spell in each level.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Roguelite 26.3%, Action 22.1%, Combat 7.2%, 2D 7%

Dive, jump n' shoot, an Action Roguelite for when you only have 20 minutes to spare. Blast beasties, create builds, grow OP. Get a quick session during that dead empty time between appointments.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 23.8%, Perma Death 18.6%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Echoes of Meda is a top-down Roguelite where you battle waves of enemies, build powerful ability loadouts and collect powerful items that shape each run. Your goal is to fight through escalating stages filled with tougher enemies and bosses, all while doing everything you can to survive.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Roguelite 31.7%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Combat 8.7%

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 32.1%, Platformer 28.1%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Adventure 6.5%

A sleek 'n' squishy top-down 3D roguelike action game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.9%, Roguelite 27%, Action 17.2%, Indie 3.9%

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: Roguelite 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Action 17.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

The faith of the forest is threatened by evil forces. A mysterious curse has turned your human body into a small mushroom and your world is invaded by molds, but not all is lost. Your new form comes with new abilities!

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Retro 14.4%, 2D 10.2%

A mysterious plague befell ancient Celephais. What choices await the twins lost in the chaos? The Roguelite action-platformer Kelipot is here! With a rich story experience, frame-by-frame animations and hand-illustrated 2D visuals. Explore and uncover the truth beneath this twisted world!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.7%, Action 19.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Roguelite 7%, Indie 4.3%

RRRR2 continuation of the game RRRR, the Reindeer is added to the team.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Action 16.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Roguelite 12%, Adventure 7.4%

Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Platformer 19.6%, Action 16.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, Adventure 7%

An action rogue-lite inspired by platform fighters

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Action 17.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

An action roguelike game, where you pick up items and fight enemies. Features[Roguelike Map Generation][Pick up magic items][Delightful Pixel art animation]

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Action 28.7%, Combat 11%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Experience a puzzle-build roguelite hack-and-slash adventure. As a stray cat in a nightmare, strategically combine puzzle blocks to customize skills and defeat inner trauma. Overcome the walls of loneliness and discover your true identity through fast-paced combat and permanent progression.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 24.1%, Dark 14.3%, Action 8.9%, Combat 8.2%

This is a side-scrolling Rouge shooting adventure game. You'll become one of the Bullet Witches and explore the abyss in search of a variety of abilities and power-ups to defeat the monsters of the abyss. The game contains hundreds of gun and bullet abilities and magic。

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Perma Death 20.2%, Platformer 20%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

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 35.7%, Roguelite 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10.6%, Platformer 9%

A roguelite metroidvania set in a hidden realm kept from you for years. Explore, fight, and evolve as a fungal wanderer able to absorb the abilities of your enemies to survive in a world decaying from within.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Platformer 19.8%, Action 15.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Adventure 6.7%

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 34.3%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%

Lumen: Survive the Dark is a dark, atmospheric action roguelike where you fight relentless enemies, survive deadly encounters, and push deeper into the unknown. Master combat, adapt to chaos, and endure a world that grows more hostile every run.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Roguelite 23.8%, Action 19.1%, Dark 10.1%, 2D 6.4%

Red Mercenary is a rogue-lite action-platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Explore and fight your way alone or with friends, up to 4 players online.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 20.1%, Platformer 18.2%, Perma Death 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

One and Done must use four different weapons to navigate the labyrinth and battle monsters on each floor. Use the constantly changing weapons wisely to engage in strategic combat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Platformer 22.9%, Action 13.6%, Dark 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelite 19.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Perma Death 10.7%, Character Customization 9.1%

Exurgo is a rogue-lite shooter built for roomscale VR. Fight your way up the Spire, an alien space elevator. Find secrets, collect power-ups and defeat bosses. Careful, each death will send you back to the start, but let you upgrade for your next ascent. Can you destroy the Spire and save the world?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.2%, Roguelite 21.5%, Action 17.4%, Indie 3.9%

Never reach the bottom of the pit that is Probability 0. The game is different every time you die: the enemies you fight, the landscape you climb down, and the body you inhabit (if you so choose). Never survive. But find your way deeper than you did last time.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.7%, Platformer 22.5%, Action 18.6%, Indie 5.3%

The Spiritual Successor to our NES classic, Exit-Loop. Its the NEW most Fun-Zaniest, Insaneist, Death-Loopiest, Crypt-Pillageist experience ever! Now with power-ups, masks, Multiplayer AND ON PC! (...Multiplayer coming soon!!!)

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Platformer 21.2%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Character Customization 7.3%

Jump, fight and climb your way out of the ever-changing depths of the Snake Castle in Dungeon Drops!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Platformer 20.8%, Roguelite 20%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%