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Games Like Noita

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

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Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 95% — of 85,805 reviews
Released: 2020-10-15
Developer: Nolla Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 29.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 77%

Overview

What makes Noita special is how many systems collide at once: every run is dangerous, every spell can become absurdly powerful, and the world itself feels like a volatile sandbox you can accidentally weaponize against yourself. These picks prioritize that same mix of harsh permadeath, emergent interactions, experimental builds, and exploratory runs over simple genre matching. Some lean more into spellcraft, some into physics and systemic chaos, and some into the thrill of discovering broken combinations in a hostile world.

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  1. #1 Magicraft
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 15,982 reviews2024
    Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
    Windows
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    "Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.

    Why similar: Roguelike 27%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 19.7%, Crafting 13.9%, RPG 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the closest modern match to Noita's appeal, built around assembling wildly synergistic spells in a fast, chaotic roguelite structure.

  2. #2 Caveblazers
    96% 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: Perma Death 19.6%, Roguelike 16%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Roguelite 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers difficult procedural 2D dungeon runs with lots of gear variation, sudden deaths, and messy emergent combat.

  3. #3 Catacomb Kids
    96% 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 32.3%, Roguelite 21%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, RPG 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This hard 2D roguelike thrives on status effects, item interactions, environmental danger, and improvised problem-solving in a very Noita-like way.

  4. #4 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

    Why similar: Roguelike 23.9%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Difficult 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its huge pool of items and run-defining synergies scratches the same itch as turning a shaky build into a broken monster.

  5. #5 Spelunky 2
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 21,543 reviews2020
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

    Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, Difficult 21.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Roguelike 11.8%, Dark Humor 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Its brutal permadeath, dense secrets, and constant emergent physics interactions capture the same feeling of learning a deadly sandbox run by run.

  6. #6 Exanima
    94% matchVery Positive80% of 13,229 reviews2015
    Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

    Why similar: Physics 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Difficult 20.2%, Roguelike 8.3%, RPG 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The heavy physics, unforgiving combat, and oppressive dungeon exploration mirror Noita's sense of dangerous experimentation more than most roguelikes do.

  7. #7 Streets of Rogue
    93% 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: Roguelike 23.9%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, RPG 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Like Noita, it shines through systemic sandbox design where clever use of tools, hazards, and AI interactions can completely change a run.

  8. #8 Wizard of Legend
    92% 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelike 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Difficult 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on chaining custom spell loadouts into high-speed magical runs, making it a great pick if Noita's wand-building is your favorite part.

  9. #9 Nuclear Throne
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Roguelike 24%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Roguelite 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares Noita's ruthless pace and run volatility, where a strong build can feel amazing but one mistake can instantly end everything.

  10. #10 Enter the Gungeon
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Roguelike 22.5%, Difficult 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%

    Why You'll Like It: Its difficult runs, hidden depth, and massive combination space make it another great choice for players who enjoy mastering chaotic roguelike systems.

  11. #11 Caves of Qud
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
    Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.

    Why similar: Open World 29.5%, Difficult 25.6%, Roguelike 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, RPG 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Though turn-based, its open-ended world simulation, weird interactions, and deep build experimentation appeal strongly to players who love Noita's systemic side.

  12. #12 Dead Cells
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 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: Difficult 23.7%, Roguelike 21.9%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

    Why You'll Like It: While less sandbox-driven, it matches Noita's difficulty, replayability, and satisfying build adaptation across fast-paced procedural runs.

  13. #13 Vagante
    89% 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 18.7%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Perma Death 12%

    Why You'll Like It: This punishing fantasy roguelike pairs 2D dungeon crawling with meaningful class builds, secrets, and high-stakes exploration.

  14. #14 SULFUR
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 7,993 reviews2024
    Dev: Perfect Random
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 21.5%, Difficult 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Dark Humor 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Its tense run-based exploration and lethal improvisational combat evoke Noita's feeling of being one bad encounter away from disaster.

  15. #15 Magicmaker
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 604 reviews2014
    Dev: Tasty Stewdios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler!

    Why similar: Crafting 33.3%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, RPG 18.2%, Action 10.3%, 2D 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a 2D action platformer built around combining spell parts into ridiculous magical attacks, making it an excellent fit for wand-combo enthusiasts.

  16. #16 UnderMine
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers compact, dangerous dungeon runs full of relic synergies, environmental hazards, and steady mastery through repeated descent.

  17. #17 Delver
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 2,836 reviews2018
    Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the tense exploratory side of Noita with procedural dungeon delving, permadeath, and a constant risk-reward pull.

  18. #18 Tiny Rogues
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Difficult 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelike 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Its compact runs hide a surprising amount of build depth, difficulty, and class variety for players who mainly want replayable combat experimentation.

  19. #19 Dungreed
    84% 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: Roguelike 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This is another strong 2D action roguelite for players who want difficult dungeon dives, varied builds, and a constant push deeper into danger.

  20. #20 Fictorum
    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,150 reviews2017
    Dev: Scraping Bottom Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Fictorum is an action RPG featuring destructible environments, a procedural node-based world map, and dynamic magic shaping.

    Why similar: Roguelike 26.6%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, Physics 14.7%, RPG 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its destructible environments and customizable spellcasting recreate the thrill of using magic as a sandbox weapon rather than just a damage source.

  21. #21 Barony
    83% 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 26.8%, Roguelike 21%, Difficult 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This immersive first-person dungeon crawler emphasizes permadeath, traps, status effects, and systemic interactions in a way Noita fans often appreciate.

  22. #22 Neon Abyss
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 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 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Roguelite 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The huge stackable item synergies and side-scrolling roguelite structure make it a lighter but still relevant alternative for build-crafting fans.

  23. #23 Voidigo
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Roguelike 22.6%, Difficult 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Its bizarre enemies, explosive combat, and highly variable runs make it a great pick if you enjoy Noita's chaotic action side.

  24. #24 Rain World
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 50,449 reviews2017
    Dev: VideocultPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

    Why similar: Difficult 36.2%, Physics 14.5%, Open World 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It is not a roguelike, but its unforgiving 2D ecosystem and emergent survival stories deliver a similar sense of hostile discovery and hard-earned knowledge.

  25. #25 Risk of Rain Returns
    80% 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 38.2%, Roguelike 31.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, 2D 10.9%, Action 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its 2D roguelike structure and escalating item chaos create the same exhilarating sense of a run spiraling from fragile to absurdly powerful.

  26. #26 Rift Wizard 2
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 741 reviews2025
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows

    Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.

    Why similar: Roguelike 54.6%, RPG 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 15%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: If you love breaking Noita with spell interactions, this one delivers that same joy through incredibly deep magical buildcraft in a harsher strategy format.

  27. #27 Star of Providence
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

    Why similar: Difficult 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 13.4%, Perma Death 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the dense, skill-heavy side of roguelikes with secret-rich runs and a relentless combat rhythm that rewards mastery.

  28. #28 Wizard with a Gun
    79% matchVery Positive80% of 3,818 reviews2023
    Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Roguelike 20.5%, Sandbox 19.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Crafting 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Its magical ammo tinkering and dangerous sandbox survival loop make it a decent fit for players who specifically want more spell-tool experimentation.

  29. #29 Primordialis
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 780 reviews2025
    Dev: Kyler Natividad
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Primordialis is a physics-based roguelike fish builder. Unleash your creativity to defeat creatures using venomous tentacles, electrical shocks, or exploding children. The possibilities are endless. Explore the primordial depths to reveal its secrets and discover what lies beyond.

    Why similar: Physics 18.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Sandbox 13.7%

  30. #30 ScourgeBringer
    78% 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: Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Difficult 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It trades sandbox depth for pure intensity, but its brutal pace and demanding run mastery will still appeal to Noita players who love punishment.

  31. #31 Loot River
    78% matchMixed68% of 450 reviews2022
    Dev: straka.studio
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 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: Perma Death 18.7%, Difficult 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dark atmosphere, difficult runs, and deliberate descent into hostile procedural spaces echo Noita's more ominous dungeon-crawling feel.

  32. #32 Atomicrops
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 6,136 reviews2020
    Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!

    Why similar: Roguelike 19.1%, Gun Customization 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Perma Death 13.6%, Roguelite 11.4%

  33. #33 Forest Fire
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: Chute Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Be the Forest Fire and burn everything in sight! A Rogue-lite destruction-fest where every pixel is physically simulated. Burn trees, buildings, vehicles, and tiny screaming humans. Dodge bullet-hell rain clouds and pissed-off firefighters to stay alive... Only YOU can start Forest Fires.

    Why similar: Physics 19.6%, Roguelike 16%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Dark Humor 13.7%, Roguelite 11.2%

  34. #34 Magicite
    77% 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 18.3%, Perma Death 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Crafting 10%, Pixel Graphics 10%

  35. #35 Dive The Depths
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2025
    Dev: FrizuoPub: Starpixel Studios
    Windows

    Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?

    Why similar: Perma Death 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Mythology 11.7%, Roguelike 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%

  36. #36 An Amazing Wizard
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Goblins
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!

    Why similar: Perma Death 16.7%, Difficult 16.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.1%

  37. #37 Machick 2
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 631 reviews2025
    Dev: DeadpixelPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 26.7%, Roguelike 20.3%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Crafting 6.9%

  38. #38 NETHER DUNGEONS
    73% 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 22.3%, Difficult 20%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 12.2%

  39. #39 Himno - The Silent Melody
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 345 reviews2021
    Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 13%, Sandbox 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%

  40. #40 Heroes of Hammerwatch
    74% 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: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, RPG 6.6%

  41. #41 Versebound
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: Conifer Digital
    Windows

    Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!

    Why similar: Mythology 21.5%, Roguelike 18.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Roguelite 12.5%

  42. #42 Downwell
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
    Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    Why similar: Difficult 24.5%, Action Roguelike 22%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Roguelike 8.2%

  43. #43 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
    Dev: flannePub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    Why similar: Gun Customization 36%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, RPG 7%

  44. #44 Vampire Survivors
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, 2D 5.5%

  45. #45 Straimium Immortaly
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.

    Why similar: Difficult 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Perma Death 11.9%

  46. #46 Neophyte
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
    Dev: Regal Pigeon
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 6%

  47. #47 Dungeon Core
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2023
    Dev: Talismanic Entertainment
    Windows

    Dungeon Core is a roguelite top-down shooter where you get to explore the sewers and beyond to ultimately reach an old underground research facility. Old nuclear waste has caused dangerous mutations in creatures due to a failed experiment. You set out to destroy the abandoned nuclear core.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 13.9%, Gun Customization 12.4%, Roguelite 10.6%

  48. #48 Risk of Rain (2013)
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Roguelike 25.2%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Perma Death 14.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

  49. #49 Death Must Die
    67% 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 25.6%, Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16%, RPG 8.4%

  50. #50 Dungeon Souls
    72% 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 22.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Roguelite 9.6%

  51. #51 Verlet Ascend
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 90 reviews2023
    Dev: Sagewind StudioPub: Stratera Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Verlet Ascend is a physics based, action platformer with roguelike mechanics, a fully destructable procedurally generated environment, and rope swing physics. Fight creatures, loot enemies, upgrade your character, and climb your way up in an endless parkour.

    Why similar: Physics 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 17.4%, Dark Humor 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

  52. #52 VOID/BREAKER
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

    Why similar: Gun Customization 28.1%, Difficult 17.1%, Physics 16.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%

  53. #53 Gunforged
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Firebelley
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.

    Why similar: Roguelike 26%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Crafting 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

  54. #54 bit Dungeon II
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
    Dev: Kinto Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, RPG 9.6%

  55. #55 Source of Madness
    68% 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: Physics 26.6%, Roguelite 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, 2D 8.1%

  56. #56 Burning Knight
    69% matchMixed70% of 126 reviews2020
    Dev: Rexcellent GamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Steal everything you can and flee from the Burning Knight's castle in this action-packed roguelike! The game features tight bullet hell, tons of items, characters to meet... and secrets!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Perma Death 18.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 16.3%, Roguelite 9.9%

  57. #57 Spell Disk
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunpeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Perma Death 17.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 12.1%

  58. #58 Dig or Die
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 4,268 reviews2018
    Dev: Gaddy Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.

    Why similar: Sandbox 28.7%, Crafting 19.8%, Open World 16.2%, Physics 13.1%, 2D 6.8%

  59. #59 Hyper Light Drifter
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
    Dev: Heart Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    Why similar: Difficult 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 32.5%, Indie 6.6%, RPG 6.3%, Action 5.9%

  60. #60 Dunjungle
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
    Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Perma Death 17.7%, Difficult 15.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%

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