- #1 Gun Miner
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.8% ★, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Roguelike 7.6%, Platformer 6.5%, Loot 6.3%
- #2 Paranoid
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Brenner Simon
Windows
Paranoid is Dungeoncrawler/Roguelike with an oldschool pixelartstyle where you need to survive alone in the dark and discover new items and pills that help you through this dangerous World. Can you find a way out and wake up?
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, 1980s 15.3%, 1990's 12.3%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #3 迷宮のドールポリス
96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.2% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #4 Pandash
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.5% ★, Loot 14.6%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelike 7%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #5 The VIllage of Eri
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.7% ★, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Roguelite 8.7%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #6 Darkness of Memories
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 9.2%, Platformer 7.4%
- #7 Seed Hunter 猎源
93% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.1% ★, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 8.1%, Roguelike 6.2%, Side Scroller 6.1%
- #8 Tower of Guardian
92% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mostdeep Games
Windows
Tower of Guardian , is 2D Fantasy Platformer RPG, tells about adventure of a wizard princess from Kingdom called "Aluria" exploring The Tower of Darkness to find clue about mysterious disappearance of her friend and siblings.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.5% ★, 1980s 14.9%, 1990's 12.9%, Platformer 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #9 Abalyte
91% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Platformer 4.8%, Roguelite 3.9%, Roguelike 3.5%
- #10 Rogue Legacy
91% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 64.4% ★, Platformer 10.4%, Roguelike 10%, Action Roguelike 7.5%, Roguelite 2.1%
- #11 A Tale of Sand and Bone
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.1%, Roguelike 6.1%
- #12 Xenon Valkyrie
90% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.5% ★, Roguelite 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelike 9.6%, Platformer 2.4%
- #13 The Big One
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Salty Karma
Windows
Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.
Why similar: Roguevania 39% ★, 1980s 14%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelike 8%, Platformer 7.2%
- #14 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
87% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.7% ★, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
- #15 Abyss Odyssey
88% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 52.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Side Scroller 8%, Roguelike 5.4%
- #16 Slime Princess
86% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.2% ★, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #17 The Square Key
86% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
The Square Key is a spinning platformer with puzzles and coins.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.2% ★, 1980s 11%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Roguelike 8.2%, Platformer 7.7%
- #18 DurDanto
85% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.4% ★, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 7.4%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #19 SOULGRAVE
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.6% ★, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelike 8.5%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #20 Wild Radio Flux
83% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: K Storm Studio Ltd
Windows
A fast-paced, charming action-adventure side-scroller Platformer game, packed with nostalgic energy. Explore, discover, collect, fight, unlock new stages, and grow your hero to save free thought from a tech-controlled dystopian future!
Why similar: Roguevania 28.5% ★, 1980s 15.7%, 1990's 14.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
- #21 Jad
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
JAD is an atmospheric jumping and puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.4% ★, 1990's 14.1%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Roguelike 9%, Platformer 8.4%
- #22 Blade of the Netherworld
81% 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 34.7% ★, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelike 7.9%, Roguelite 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #23 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
82% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KASADE Studio
Windows
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Roguevania 40.3% ★, 1980s 17%, 1990's 11.8%, Roguelike 8.1%, Platformer 7.3%
- #24 Soulbind: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.3% ★, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Side Scroller 10%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #25 Rift Keeper
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 9.2%, Action 3%, Platformer 3%
- #26 Ninja Soul
80% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 8.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #27 Versus
79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Gabriel Lopez
Windows
Versus is an action-packed game combining 2.5D and 3D mechanics. Play as Zed on a mission to the enigmatic island of Isolux, battling fierce enemies and unraveling mysteries that only raise more questions. With unique levels, intense combat, and epic bosses, uncover the secrets lurking in Isolux.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.5% ★, 1980s 16.8%, 1990's 14.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #28 Dead Shapes
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.9% ★, Roguelite 14.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
- #29 StarBreak
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.2% ★, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Platformer 5.3%, Side Scroller 3.6%, Roguelike 3.2%
- #30 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 46.2% ★, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #31 PostBear Tales
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: lightUP
Windows
You are a bear, a PostBear, the best one! And you have an important mission, deliver a King's letter to the neighbor kingdom!
Why similar: 1980s 26.4%, 1990's 25.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Platformer 7.9%
- #32 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 69% ★, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Action 3.6%, Adventure 3.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #33 Rogue Worlds
74% 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 41% ★, Roguelike 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action Roguelike 8.4%, Platformer 8.3%
- #34 Taivas
77% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows
Taivas is a mysterious action roguelite set in a world of myth, and a time of magic. The destiny of a Canidae Kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young fox alike boy. His name… Joakim. Use spells and special weapons to explore, destroy and fight your way to the UpWorld, and beyond...
Why similar: Roguevania 42.2% ★, 1980s 18%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #35 HELLREAPER
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 8.2%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #36 Eagle Island Twist
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.5% ★, 1990's 14.8%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 7.2%, Roguelike 7%
- #37 Dark Scrolls
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
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 16.7%, 1990's 15.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%
- #38 Dungeon Warriors
75% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Ant Design Games
Windows
Dungeon Warriors is a random dungeon barrage game that we use to polish our lives
Why similar: Roguevania 57.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Action 6.3%
- #39 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.2% ★, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #40 失落的王国:Lost Kingdom
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: 海鸣
Windows · Mac
"Lost Kingdom" This is probably the hardest game you've ever played. It may take you a full 3 days to clear it, you should be aware that there are some hidden things in it. Every day you see something different. (This refers to 3 days in real life)
Why similar: Roguevania 51.7% ★, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Roguelite 9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #41 Dark Umbra
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Crypt Rat Studios
Windows
Team up with friends in up to 8-player online co-op or go it alone as you level up your character and collect powerful relics in this sidescroller action rogue-like.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.1% ★, Loot 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelike 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
- #42 Isekai Mage
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.3% ★, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Platformer 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #43 Oculant
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: CasuRae
Windows
Oculant is a classic retro action adventure platformer in a dark-fantasy world. Travel through the kingdom and discover what lies within the kingdom's dark secret.
Why similar: 1980s 23.1%, 1990's 19.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #44 YUNHANZHI
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: YEZHUGAME
Windows · Mac
You don't pick up the sword to kill, but to save someone!A side-scrolling action-adventure game. An incredible fantasy journey awaits you.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #45 Astro Sailor
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wohlfart Richárd
Windows · Linux
Astro Sailor is a hand-drawn action-adventure game with rogue-like elements and a unique gravity-based movement system. On your journey to explore the galaxy, you’ll meet new friends and foes, discover hidden treasures and face dangerous obstacles.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 7%
- #46 SmFly: Gravity Adventure
71% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Dnovel
Windows
Platformer with physics and gravity toggle.
Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, 1990's 18.6%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
- #47 Unstrung Machine
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonatas Jeremias de Siqueira CamposPub: Clouded Studio
Windows
It was just another normal workday — until a single mistake changed everything. In this 2D roguelike, fight hordes of robots in electrifying melee combat. With striking pixel art, explore procedurally generated environments, secret rooms, and multiple endings.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 6.6%
- #48 Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX
70% matchMixed69% of 355 reviews2021
Dev: DejimaPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 8.8%, Platformer 8.8%
- #49 Quantum:Fantasy
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 65% ★, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #50 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
68% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.3% ★, Action Roguelike 12.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Roguelite 8.6%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #51 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
69% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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: Roguevania 49.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 7.5%, Side Scroller 6%, Roguelike 4.1%
- #52 Cloud Rack
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AYU GAME
Windows
A chivalrous man came to the mountain full of secret rumors to explore the truth, overcome all kinds of difficulties, meet all kinds of characters, and uncover the unknown secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.6% ★, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Cinematic 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #53 Atomic Owl
66% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Monster TheaterPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Linux
You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.6% ★, 1990's 14.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Platformer 7%
- #54 Demon Strikes Back
69% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: WildPlanetPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Demon strikes back is a rogue-lite action game, across the abyssal fissure and beat all your foes! Seize their weapons, snatch their equipment, retrieve their relics, and reave their soul! The demon grows stronger than ever!
Why similar: Roguevania 45.2% ★, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Third Person 10.4%, Roguelike 9%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #55 The Warrior of Wisdom
70% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Sagatics
Windows
Fight against different monsters and save the Castle from the fearsome Lord Skul! Especially for retro game lovers. You'll find epic battles with big Bosses, Password at every stage and high difficulty for retro lovers. All this and more awaits you in “Warrior of Wisdom”
Why similar: 1980s 23.8%, 1990's 19.4%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%
- #56 Through The Never
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Azikton Studio
Windows
Through The Never is a roguelike action RPG set in a reimagined Babylon. As a Rebel outcast, sabotage the Tower of Babel’s construction. Master divine powers, build unique runs, forge alliances, and face deadly foes in fast skill-based combat where every ascent changes the world
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Third Person 8%
- #57 Vagneria
67% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 47.2% ★, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #58 Dunjungle
64% 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: Roguevania 53.4% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 8.7%, Roguelite 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #59 Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 - Stormy Knights
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Step into the armored boots of an overzealous knight as you fight across the continent rescuing princesses from their monstrous captors in Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 - Stormy Knights!
Why similar: Roguevania 50.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 1990's 9%, Action 3.5%
- #60 Asbak
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team FossilPub: Vifth Floor
Windows
Asbak is a fast-paced hack-and-slash platformer where you chase down and slay demons born from humanity’s darkest fears. Move fast, hit hard, and keep the nightmares at bay!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.3% ★, Loot 18.7%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Roguelike 7.4%