- #1 InKing
97% matchVery Positive98% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Team Digital ToiletPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
is a fast-paced 2D top-down action game. Players take on the role of an ink bottle warrior on a journey to become the king of tools. Use your fast attacks, moves, and powerful skills to defeat the tools that stand in your way, prove that ink and pen are the best tools, and become the King of Tools.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Difficult 12%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #2 Go Nutz
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deal Some Damage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vertical Platforming Forest Roguelite! Play as Mr. Squirrel, bouncing through lush woodlands, delivering Nutz to fellow squirrels. Tail-slap and gun down swarms of insects and critters while gaining unique skills and upgrades. Discover what's disrupting the balance of nature.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.4%, Action Roguelike 15%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #3 Contrablade: Stadium Rush
96% matchMixed70% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Tbjbu2
Windows
Let it rip! Control your own Contrablade to knock out your opponent and reach the farthest to unlock new parts, abilities, and upgrades in this unique and addictive physics fighting action roguelite arcade game!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.2%, Beat 'em up 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Difficult 9.1%
- #4 Legends Of Elementia
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahmet Babagil
Windows
10 elements. 10 heroes. 10 elemental Ultimate Forms. Only a true element bender can master them all. Switch heroes mid-battle and unleash devastating transformations in this fast-paced roguelite Action-RPG.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Action RPG 9.3%
- #5 The Final Flame
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: The Bread Igniter
Windows
Fight your way atop the Goddess' ever changing tower to stop the world's annihilation!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Beat 'em up 17%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11%, RPG 8.8%
- #6 Death Kid
94% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Crooked Games
Windows
Death Kid is a fast-paced arcade-inspired arena brawler with meta-progression. Wipe out hordes of daunting foes, master powerful abilities and grow stronger with each attempt. Venture deep inside a treacherous well to put the wheel of life and death back in motion and break the curse of immortality.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.3%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Difficult 9.8%
- #7 Kingdom of Arcana
93% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Slash Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a magical odyssey in the Kingdom of Arcana! Play as Levi, a skilled mage battling to liberate five kingdoms from the tyrannical grip of the sinister Aurelius. Explore 50 levels across 5 enchanted realms, conquer 20 bosses, and unveil your destiny in this gripping ARPG roguelite adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.7%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 9.9%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #8 Lone Warrior
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Noob
Windows · Mac
Lone Warrior is a fast-paced action roguelite about 1-on-1 reaction battles. Dodge enemy attacks, strike in short openings and spend the gold you keep after death to unlock new spells, stats and items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Fast-Paced 15.1%, Roguelite 14%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, RPG 8.7%
- #9 The Wizardz Dungeon
92% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Syntax34204
Windows · Linux
A difficult, fast-paced action-rogue-lite where you hack n'slash your way through a dungeon full of loot and monsters. Your goal is to get strong enough to be able to defeat the Guardian. Death means starting over again.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.1%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Difficult 12%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #10 Survive The Fog
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Droviax
Windows
Survive the Fog is a fast-paced action rogue-lite with rich variety of powers and spells, hidden upgrades and combinations of abilities. Unlock characters with different movesets and maps with different challenges and monsters.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.2%, Action Roguelike 17%, Difficult 13%, Action RPG 11.8%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #11 Castle of no Escape 2
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Difficult 8.9%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
- #12 Lo-Fi Memory
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eiden Alexander
Windows
A hyper-active action-roguelike deckbuilder where you and every boss draw from the same deck. Build your loadout, summon companions, and tear through a warped VHS-core city in high-speed, run-based combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Difficult 15%, Roguelite 10.1%, Fast-Paced 9.9%
- #13 Battlecaster
89% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Voltigeur
Windows
Battlecaster is a challenging fast paced arena roguelike. Defend yourself against unrelenting enemies and overcome difficult encounters. Use abilities strategically to control the ring of combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.8%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 16%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 7%
- #14 StormEdge
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Difficult 10.7%
- #15 Defenders | Wave Survival Game
87% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Saif Al-Ethawi
Windows
Face endless waves of monsters in Defenders, a thrilling roguelike game. Use WASD to move and the mouse to attack, battling basic monsters, elites, and bosses. Level up your character after each wave to enhance your abilities and survive the onslaught.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #16 Endless Descent
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emberlight Interactive
Windows
Endless Descent is a high stakes roguelike where one life is all you get. Descend through endless, procedurally generated dungeons, wield medieval weapons, and seek powerful Soul Stones to enhance your abilities or weapons. Face relentless enemies and see how far you can go before it’s all lost.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 9.9%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #17 Thalia
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows
Thalia is a fast paced roguelike action game. You as Thalia has been summoned to this ancient place where death is not the end, it is only the beginning. Fight hoards of enemies, giant bosses and improve in an infinite mechanic where death only makes you stronger!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.6%
- #18 Tied To The Stake
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dott Studios
Windows
Bound to the stake, beset by the damned; seize weapons, shatter them in fury, and fight for your life in this brutal first-person hack-and-slash arena. Armed with an ever-shifting arsenal and the very chain that binds you, carve through endless hordes in a desperate struggle for survival.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.4%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.5%
- #19 GODBREAKERS
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 929 reviews2025
Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Beat 'em up 10.8%
- #20 Divine Domain
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Juan Dos Santos
Windows
Defy the Gods as you Hack and Slash your way to the Divine Domain in this Roguelike dungeon crawler, discover game-breaking powers and create outrageous builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.5%, Action RPG 11.4%
- #21 Echoes of Mystralia
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 12.3%, Roguelite 10%
- #22 Goat Survivor
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: DUMARU Inc.
Windows
Choose your character, grow stronger, and defeat endless waves of enemies! But simple combat isn’t enough—stand on the magic circle and survive for a set time to win. Strategically move and combine skills to create the best survival strategy!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #23 Berserker's Descent
82% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2020
Dev: Rendah Games
Windows
Berserker's Descent is a visceral, hardcore Roguelite. Descend into The Source and engage in brutal melee combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21%, Beat 'em up 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 10.5%
- #24 Bravery and Greed
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.9%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 9%
- #25 Void Rush
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Roots
Windows
Void Rush is a fast-paced action roguelike boss rush game in a magical, fantastic setting. Trapped within a dark void, you face relentless bosses with unearthly powers. Escape may seem possible, but why seek freedom when you can conquer the souls of your enemies time and time again?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.6%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Difficult 11.1%
- #26 Karma - Chapter 1
81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: The Exact Co.
Windows
Karma is here, and he will protect the innocent!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Action RPG 10.9%, RPG 6.9%
- #27 Dragon Is Dead
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 677 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #28 RIM:Soul Jar
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IF Moon Games
Windows
RIM: Soul Jar is a hack and slash roguelite set in a world where medieval and futuristic elements mix. Become a warrior who has fallen into the past and embark on a journey to save the future with the Soul Jar. Cleanse dungeons of enemies and bosses, and set out to break the cycle of RIM.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Medieval 7.6%
- #29 Brother Brother
79% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Patrick VanMackelbergPub: None
Windows
You awake in a small world, in the small house that you share with your brother. His bed is cold and empty, and there’s no sign of his whereabouts. Something doesn’t feel right. Explore the land and gear up, finding your brother is going to be no walk in the park.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #30 Sleepy Sunday
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Martin Cochet
Windows
Welcome to your happiest nightmare! Fight your way through hordes of powerful enemies and meet a colorful cast of companions in this action-packed 2D roguelike!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #31 Touhou Chronicle of Youkai Prayers
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LFCat Studio
Windows · Mac
"Touhou Chronicle of Youkai Prayers" is a Touhou fan-made roguelike action game.Due to a Kedama incident in Gensokyo, Flandre Scarlet eagerly takes the initiative to resolve it. Or rather, she's actually just causing chaos, definitely not trying to solve anything!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #32 Furi Demake - The Chain
75% matchVery Positive90% of 438 reviews2023
Dev: SylphPub: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.7%, Beat 'em up 21.9%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Difficult 15%, Retro 7.5%
- #33 Rogues Like Us
78% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Difficult 10.4%
- #34 Redd's Quest
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PixelQuest Studios
Windows
Join Redd on her quest to learn more about her magical abilities and to discover her mysterious origins. Fast-paced 2D "Hack 'N' Slash"! Gain power using slain creature's "light essence"! Defeat increasingly difficult enemies by using many abilities to grow stronger and achieve victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Difficult 15%, Roguelite 13.8%, Beat 'em up 12.7%
- #35 Cursemark
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelike 9.7%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #36 CODE: BLUE
73% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Chesser
Windows
A hack-and-slash game about surviving in a mad scientist's lab with classless builds.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.6%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #37 Handmania
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Just Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Handmania is a roguelike survival Rock-Paper-Scissors game. You have to use your instincts and reflexes against hordes of enemies to SURVIVE!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.9%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #38 Pocket Rogues
76% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
- #39 Exiled Survivors
72% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Montpellier Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the heart-pounding world of Exiled Survivors! Experience relentless action, shape your destiny through strategic choices, and face monstrous foes. Unlock up to 30 characters, conquer bosses, and revel in the perfect blend of Vampire Survivors' intensity and Diablo's depth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #40 Lando Me? A Hero?
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Dario Criscuolo
Windows · Mac
Thrown into a strange world by an angel, you’ll fight, adapt, and evolve in this action-packed roguelike. Combine insane powers, conquer new worlds with each run, and face relentless enemies. Will you rise as the hero—or fall trying?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Action Roguelike 28.1%, Action RPG 11.8%, RPG 8.2%, Medieval 7.3%
- #41 Into the Necrovale
70% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Action RPG 12.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #42 Gems Of Evolution
71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Keep The Engine Games
Windows
Gems of Evolution is a top-down action roguelite featuring 4 elements, 4 races and 4 classes. Choose your unique hero from diverse combinations like Human-Warrior-Fire. Fight, make various builds with skills, items and evolutions and try to survive 30 wave!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 13.4%, Medieval 9.2%
- #43 Gods Will Fall
73% matchMixed59% of 112 reviews2021
Dev: Clever BeansPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The gods’ torturous rule over humanity has lasted for millennia. Bent on cruelty and suffering, they demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. To those who don't submit to the gods’ will; a slow and merciless death awaits.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #44 UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE
73% matchVery Positive89% of 490 reviews2018
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 39%
SANTICIDE is the sixth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.5%, Beat 'em up 17%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #45 Hector The Cat - Treasure Hunter
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Orion Games 974
Windows
Hector the Cat: Treasure Hunter is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels to gather as many Treasure you Can and become the Best Treasure Hunter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Difficult 18.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #46 Grim Trials
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Action RPG 10.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #47 Striga
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chaotic Good Games
Windows
Striga is a fast-paced Slavic-inspired isometric roguelite hack-and-slash game where you hunt witches and hags, carve through waves of twisted minions, disrupt dark rituals and absorb their essence and hexes for power. Every kill makes you stronger, every death wiser.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 12.1%, Medieval 10%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #48 Rejoinder
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: BigFrog Studios
Windows · Linux
Fight an army of skeletons and evil warriors! Collect coins to upgrade your gear! Defeat tough bosses in this roguelite with procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Difficult 16.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #49 Byrd Ronin
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RDB's Studio
Windows · Linux
Byrd Ronin blends fast-paced 2D action with precise controls. As a Ronin bird, carve through chaos to reach the legendary cherry tree that holds your vow. Get stronger each run, unlock new items and skills, master combat flow, and survive - this is the Ronin path.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelike 10%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #50 Rise Again
67% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: StoryAge
Windows
Rise Again is an Action Roguelike inspired by Hack n Slash and Dungeon Crawler. Witness the adventures of a cursed wizard in ever-changing dungeons. Kill, Die, and Rise Again to lift the curse. Every death is a step closer to freedom. Will you break the curse?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #51 Shadow of Scintilla
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Li Meng
Windows
Hack and slash your way through two worlds by time-traveling between the past and present in this action roguelike. Master melee and ranged weapons with unique upgrades, and uncover the secrets of a dark fantasy realm.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #52 Katanaut
67% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.8%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #53 PrismNeedle
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Rodolpho Andreazza Marinho
Windows · Linux
PrismNeedle is a Roguelike Survivors game where you can take control of living magical helmets and fight waves of enemies using unique swords and upgrades.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelike 13.1%, RPG 9.2%, Action 4.4%
- #54 Sanctum Mage
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Mage Studio
Windows
《Sanctum Mage》is a magic-fantasy roguelite action-adventure game. you will: forge dynamic combat strategies, combine randomly empowered arcane blessings, and pilot enchanted war machines to break through swarms of foes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #55 Oblivium
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emil
Windows · Linux
Oblivium is a fast-paced, violent spellcasting action roguelike featuring elemental reactions where you battle through the nine circles of hell.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.2%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #56 Dashing Fire
69% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Blackthornprod
Windows
DASH between tiny, monster-infested planets on your journey to becoming the next Sun!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #57 Halls of Torment
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action RPG 11.2%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #58 Dustbound
65% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nordman
Windows · Linux
Dustbound is a deckbuilding survivors-like roguelite where you build your deck by finding lost treasure. Between waves of monsters take time to upgrade your cards and shape your character’s build—then dive back into the fight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%
- #59 Wraithbinder
66% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
An action roguelike indie game with secrets, loot, necromancy & ability progression from the creator of Songbringer. Each run you build a different sequence of weapons, abilities & relics while keeping your loot, character & world upgrades across runs. Play solo now. Local co-op coming soon.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Difficult 11%, Roguelike 11%