- #1 Elysian Inferno
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Team Mercury
Windows
Student Game Project - A Hack and Slash Top-Down ARPG, where you must fight your way through Sanctus and Malum, the Realms of the Afterlife. Simultaneously play as the Mage and the Warrior, split from a soul torn between the two worlds, as you fight to relink your soul back together to escape death.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action RPG 27.5%, RPG 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #2 Milford Heaven II - Urg's Ascension
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CGGAMES
Windows
Milford Heaven thrived after Luken’s fall, but a new evil rises from below. Rusty yet legendary, you must gear up, face brutal monsters, and fight through dark dungeons in fast-paced hack-and-slash action. Destiny calls—and it won’t wait.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 11.7%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #3 Pest Quest
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AzamaruStudio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike action RPG where you fight as a hamster warrior, recruit animal armies, and command them as chess pieces in tactical battles.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, RPG 14.8%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #4 Gnomageddon: Forge of Infinity
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Holmcom
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gnomageddon is a physics-based action RPG where you command a team of gnomes and dig deep in search of the Forge of Infinity. Explore a procedurally generated world and collect hundreds of modifiable items alone or with up to five friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, RPG 13%
- #5 Demon Hunter
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
Defeat demons to improve your stats and feel the speed of combat
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Action RPG 25.8%, RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Top-Down 12%
- #6 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
94% matchVery Positive83% of 10,204 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 13.5%, Vampires 13.2% ★, Gothic 8.6% ★
- #7 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
93% matchMixed69% of 2,623 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 17.6%, Vampires 17.2% ★, RPG 14%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%
- #8 Mana Gloom
92% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Sarynth
Windows
Take part in this mana infused action RPG as you blast through hundreds of corrupted minions. Cleanse the Mana Gloom and be celebrated as the champion of the lands.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Action RPG 23%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Top-Down 11.1%, RPG 10.2%
- #9 Stillborn Slayer
91% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Stillborn Slayer is a dark fantasy action roguelike featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, procedural runs, and brutal difficulty in a grim, horror-inspired world.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #10 Etheral
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythic Forge Studios
Windows
Choose your heroes. Fight enemies. Shape the fate of the region. Play with friends, or forge ahead alone in Etheral, a tactics RPG.
Why similar: Gothic 26% ★, Hack and Slash 23%, Action RPG 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #11 Storia Online
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ulisses Nogueira
Windows
Explore um mundo gigantesco, encontre outros jogadores e construa sua própria jornada. Evolua seu personagem, enfrente monstros, participe de PvP e GvG em um MMORPG clássico, direto ao ponto. Jogue no seu ritmo, seja casual ou hardcore, e faça parte de um mundo vivo em constante evolução.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Action RPG 22.3%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, RPG 16%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #12 Mortal Darkness
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Faction Games
Windows
“One grim dawn and noble I wake, The darkness is rampant, our oath shall break. A noble warrior soon shall rise, and clear the air of the darkened skies.”
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #13 Torchlight
89% matchVery Positive91% of 7,285 reviews2009
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action RPG 27.7%, Dungeon Crawler 25.9%, RPG 13.4%, Magic 2.3%
- #14 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
88% matchMixed69% of 632 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Action RPG 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Gothic 12.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
- #15 Apoth
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LootLab Games LLC
Windows
Apoth is a real-time dungeon crawler ARPG. Venture to the town of Apoth where many exciting adventures await. Delve through randomly generated dungeons, sewers, caves, crypts and temples.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Action RPG 21.1%, Top-Down 9.8%, RPG 8.7%
- #16 Eve of Destruction
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Satellite Studio
Windows
Play as Eve, a creature unaware of their own legend, awakened from your eternal slumber and sent to the Spirit Realm: a world in ruins, dominated by Demons and Knights - will you bring salvation or destruction?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Action RPG 22%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, RPG 10%
- #17 Hunt the Night
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
Why similar: Gothic 25.1% ★, Action RPG 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%
- #18 Dungeon addictor
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: N2インタラクティヴジャパン株式会社
Windows
"Dungeon Addictor" is a top-down, fixed-screen action game. Players delve into dungeons in search of the legendary item, the "Hero's Crown," while exploring procedurally generated dungeons, acquiring powerful weapons and armor along the way.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action RPG 21.5%, Gothic 20.5% ★, RPG 12.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #19 Soulsmith
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: N1ghtmare Studios
Windows
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler focused on progression, combat, and exploration. Master powerful guild skills, fight through dangerous zones, and uncover what lies beneath a cursed world.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #20 Dungeons of Edera 2
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Return to the land of Edera, where you play as a sword-for-hire, exploring environments, competing for contracts, and waging guerrilla warfare to become a legendary mercenary, alone or with friends.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, RPG 10.1%
- #21 Nine Minute Mayhem
82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Supercap Games LLC
Windows
Nine Minute Mayhem is a rogue-like action RPG. Control your character by moving with the left stick and by shooting with the right stick. Gain abilities every time you level up each run, and collect coins to purchase permanent upgrades. The goal is to survive for nine minutes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Gothic 13.3% ★, Top-Down 9.2%, RPG 8.1%
- #22 Dungeon Mage
82% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action RPG 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #23 Heroes of Loot 2
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Control multiple heroes at once in this dungeon-crawling action adventure RPG, a mix of classic 80's Gauntlet-action and quests.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Top-Down 7.5%, RPG 6.9%
- #24 Last Loremaster
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Bad Nomads
Windows
Harness the power of the six cardinal elements in Last Loremaster, a high-octane ARPG set in a stunning mythological world. Play as Jahir, a powerful Elemental Loremaster combatting the encroaching Unravelling as you seamlessly freeze, burn, crush, and electrocute your foes!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action RPG 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, RPG 10.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #25 Ignarus
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Kud3y
Windows
Awoken by a mysterious black cat on a stormy night, Vi—an ordinary boy—is drawn into the Under-Realm: a dying world on the brink of collapse. Forge uneasy alliances with its monsters in this 2D action RPG, blending real-time combat, exploration, and a connected world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Action RPG 26.1%, RPG 15.1%, Top-Down 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #26 Southern Legends - The Temple Defenders
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Master the arcane arts of magic and mow down hundreds of dark spawns. Defend the ancient temple and its treasures till dawn! Temple Defenders is a casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can mean either you will survive or perish the night. Gather gold and upgrade your skills/stats.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 7.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #27 FATE: Undiscovered Realms
81% matchVery Positive82% of 481 reviews2014
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
FATE fans! You asked for it and we delivered. FATE: Undiscovered Realms, the dungeon crawl-ier sequel to our classic dungeon crawler, is now available! Take up the quest to find a mysterious tome. Import your characters from the original FATE and start a new adventure today!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 23.7%, Hack and Slash 21.1%
- #28 Soulivion II
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Queen's Court
Windows
Soulivion II is an immersive fantasy role-playing game with an in-depth demonic companion. Dominate the afterlife and decide the fate of everything.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #29 Moonlight Knight
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Action RPG 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, RPG 9.2%
- #30 The Chimera Chronicles: Usurper
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Armandra Studios LLC
Windows
An ARPG where you can traverse ancient dungeons, choose unique adventurers, and fight against a growing darkness. Please keep in mind that this is game is in pre-alpha and is subject to change.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, RPG 19.1%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%
- #31 Veil Walker
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RoamingTurtle
Windows
Veil Walker is an ARPG, where a rift between realms has fractured the veil of reality, spilling forth a malevolent force that corrupts all it touches. As a Veil Walker you hunt down any corrupted, either alone or with others, while at the same time building up your own skills and abilities.
Why similar: Action RPG 25%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%
- #32 Dungeon's Anima
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BrewMasters GamesPub: TBD
Windows · Linux
Dungeon's Anima is an Action Roguelite for up to 4 players where you play as the Shadowmancer, the last undead foot-soldier now imbued with the final vestiges of the Dungeon Heart's power; collect the souls of your enemies to reclaim your dominion from the hands of the Human Empire.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #33 Martyr
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MM88
Windows
Rise as a Martyr in a plague-scarred, heretical Europe. Surrounded by disease, pagan rites, and relentless foes, you will fall and rise again and again. Death is not the end. Relics await based on your holy or heretical choices, and rival factions will hunt you according to your actions.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action RPG 24%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #34 The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines
76% matchMixed68% of 242 reviews2020
Dev: tinyDino GamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Freeze time, outsmart your enemies and reverse the annihilation of your home in The Ambassador: Fractured timelines, a twin-stick fantasy shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.3%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Top-Down 7%, RPG 5.7%
- #35 Firefield
73% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: Robe of Fire
Windows
AI-built 90s retro ARPG — tribute to Diablo 1 and Ultima Online. Set against the 1997 Rainz incident. Shifting dungeons, 100k+ gear combos, atmospheric crawler. No GPU, 95 languages. AI is at a turning point — see for yourself what an AI-made game looks like.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.7%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, RPG 10.1%
- #36 The Shrouded Parchments
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: XPub: Ember Games Studio
Windows · Linux
Our game aims to offer a more casual RPG experience brimming with quests, combat, crafting and more. Our goal is to ensure it's effortless to pick up and play. Complete quests according to your preferences – whether through combat, dialogue, evasion, or even by hiring someone to handle the task
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.9%, Action RPG 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, RPG 14.2%, Magic 7.6%
- #37 Vampires of the 99th Night
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Liberated Penguin
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are a cute vampire. There will be blood. Survive a grueling 99-night gauntlet of fast-paced hack-and-slash action, expand your dark domain, and decide who lives and who becomes your next meal. Death is inevitable, but your castle is eternal. Can you make it to the 99th night?
Why similar: Gothic 19.9% ★, Vampires 17.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Action RPG 12.2%
- #38 Blade&Sword
74% matchMixed67% of 742 reviews2022
Dev: Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co.,Ltd.Pub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
This game is an action role-playing game, in which players will be in the ancient time of more than 3000 years ago and use their swords to fight against the spirit of the Emperor Jo of Country Jo who is trying to annex the world.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Hack and Slash 13.1%
- #39 Dungeon Avenger
75% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Neural Netting
Windows
Your arch-nemesis and his goons have thrown you into one of the most dangerous dungeons – fight your way to freedom & revenge! Arcade-style hack & slash adventure. Procedurally generated levels: never see the same dungeon twice!
Why similar: Action RPG 28.1%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 27%, RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%
- #40 Aether
73% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: ORYgames
Windows · Linux
Embark on an electrifying topdown roguelite arpg adventure in Aether. Unleash elemental magic, defeat enemies with fast-paced combat, and conquer challenging boss battles. Unlock divine relics for unique power-ups to save the world in your own way. Are you ready to become a legend?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #41 Solomon's Boneyard: Hideous Retro Edition
71% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Raptisoft
Windows · Linux
The time to stop a new Dark Lord is before he comes to full power! Stop a young Solomon Dark before he can raise hell's army and threaten the world. Or don't.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Action RPG 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, RPG 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #42 Dungeons and Tiles
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Twisted Logic Games
Windows
An Action Role-Playing dungeon crawler, with randomly generated dungeons and challenging bosses to defeat for loot and glory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Action RPG 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, RPG 9.4%
- #43 Rise of the Khan
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Poo Entertainment
Windows
Rise of the Khan is a dark fantasy Action RPG game where you have superpowers only for brief periods. Battle Jinns, Cyclopes, and other ancient races or play as one, harness abilities like invisibility and immense strength, and carve your legend in a world torn by myth and war.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.3%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 10.4%
- #44 FATE: The Traitor Soul
73% matchVery Positive92% of 579 reviews2014
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
IT’S HERE, FATE FANS! FATE - The Traitor Soul has arrived on Steam! This third game has more loot, more spells, more heroes and, most importantly, more pets. Hit “add to cart” already! Or read on for more details on this classic game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Action RPG 26.3%, RPG 23.3%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #45 Thistledown: Marrowroot
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hermit Gamesmiths
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action RPG 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #46 Tower And Bows
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jaems
Windows
It is a Hack and Slash RPG game. The story of 13 towers and a Archer.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.9%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, RPG 22.5%, Top-Down 8.6%, Magic 6.4%
- #47 Ouroboros Dungeon
71% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Pipocation Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
All the pleasure from the 90's Action RPGs put into a quirky infinite procedural dungeon. Explore, find treasures, loot and clear hallways from enemies within.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 11.1%, Top-Down 10%
- #48 Death's Dungeon
70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TheDevsGames
Windows · Mac
Survive the onslaught of Death's Dungeon in a rogue-like dungeon crawler with RPG elements. Shoot and melee your way through various dungeons with four different classes.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29%, Action RPG 25.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, RPG 10.8%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #49 Forgedale
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: fogeL Games
Windows
Farm, fish, and craft your way to greatness in a living RPG world. Grow crops, reel in rare catches, and forge powerful gear from gathered resources. Brave perilous dungeons, battle mighty bosses, and take on epic quests in a land full of danger, adventure, and endless opportunity!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 19.5%, Hack and Slash 12%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #50 Indemon Tales
69% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action RPG 23.8%, RPG 13.3%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #51 Zombie Metal Band
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uritori Games
Windows
"True metalheads never die. They just… rot a little." - You take on the role of a manager for a zombie metal band. Explore dungeons in search of talent. The rest? You cut down with a sword. An action RPG in an isometric view.
Why similar: Gothic 23.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action RPG 20%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Magic 8.5%
- #52 ZpellCatz: Pumpkin Prologue
70% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: SimaGames
Windows · Linux
You are a young shaman on your travels that arrives in a mysterious village. It's autumn. Pumpkins are ready for harvest - and so are the souls of the villagers! This is the prologue of ZpellCatz, an ARPG with a dark campaign, exciting boss fights, hundreds of epic items and - of course - cats.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Cats 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Action RPG 16.4%, Magic 9.1%
- #53 Dark Throne : The Queen Rises
69% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: EPIC LEAGUE PTE. LTD.
Windows · Mac
Exhilarating Attacks and Thrilling Battles!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Action RPG 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, RPG 9.8%
- #54 Soul Slasher
67% matchMixed64% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Microtale Games
Windows
Soul Slasher is a top down, 1v1 PvP focused close combat game. The arena's randomized obstacles, buffs, and traps make every match different. Slash your opponent's soul and claim your freedom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.3%, Action RPG 28.9%, Top-Down 16%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%
- #55 Necrodepths
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Typhereus
Windows
A Dark Fantasy 2.5D Action RPG with a heavy dark atmospheric aesthetic inspired by the once greats. Character customization reminiscent of open world RPGs. Unique races and classes. An endless random, but meaningful, generation of enemies and dungeons, for everlasting Hack n' Slash gameplay.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, RPG 12.1%
- #56 Skulltide
67% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Planar Danse
Windows
Skeletal mischief reigns as the Skulltide begins! Join the undead in co-op adventures as the skeleton of your dreams, or lead them yourself, and hunt down the necromancers who reanimated you. Build, throw, and enchant your bones... but try not to misplace them along the way!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Gothic 18.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
- #57 Koshchei The Immortal
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SwanDevGames
Windows
Help Koshchei the Immortal reclaim his power in an old-school action RPG. No fluff. Kill – Level Up – Grow Stronger – Repeat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Action RPG 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, RPG 13.8%, 2D 6.1%
- #58 Evie: The Echo Condition
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rebound Studios
Windows
Explore a dangerous, forgotten world to find the cure to save your best friend’s life, in Evie, an HD-2D action-adventure game that weaves a wordless fantasy tale out of the real-life battle against childhood leukemia.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Action RPG 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, RPG 9.4%
- #59 The Fading Worlds
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Armando RodriguesPub: ArsolidGames
Windows
The world has an end date, the apocalypse is approaching every minute, The Fading Worlds. Can you stop a force of nature?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Action RPG 29.7%, RPG 24%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #60 Heathen
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christopher Yabsley
Windows
Enter the keep and hunt down the fallen lord who took everything from you. As you descend, a deeper evil reveals itself—an ancient horror never meant for mortal eyes. Heathen is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by classic ARPGs. One town. One dungeon. A descent into madness.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, RPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%