- #1 Tiny Rogues
97% 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: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the bullet-hell combat and RPG character progression that makes Overture so addictive.
- #2 Dungreed
96% 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: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines side-scrolling dungeon crawling with deep RPG elements and pixel-art charm.
- #3 Wizard of Legend
96% 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: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced, top-down magical combat that mirrors the chaotic intensity of Overture.
- #4 Enter the Gungeon
95% 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: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: As a premier bullet-hell roguelike, it provides the same level of projectile-dodging intensity and dungeon exploration.
- #5 Heroes of Hammerwatch
94% 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: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on dungeon crawling and character progression with a strong emphasis on co-op play.
- #6 UnderMine
93% 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 42.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A polished dungeon crawler that balances action-roguelike mechanics with satisfying RPG character growth.
- #7 Dungeon Souls
94% 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: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 10%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual cousin that focuses on top-down, action-packed dungeon crawling with heavy RPG influences.
- #8 Nuclear Throne
92% 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: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Roguelite 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features the same frantic, arcade-like action and procedural dungeon crawling found in Overture.
- #9 Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
91% matchVery Positive86% of 357 reviews2015
Dev: Bread Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the bullet-hell aspect of the genre, requiring precise movement and quick reflexes.
- #10 Wayward Souls
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.6%, RPG 19.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a challenging, top-down RPG experience with a focus on distinct character classes and dungeon exploration.
- #11 bit Dungeon II
90% 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 32.8%, RPG 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the retro pixel-art aesthetic and dungeon-crawling focus that defines the Overture experience.
- #12 Skelly Selest
89% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides fast-paced, arcade-style action with a unique aesthetic and challenging combat encounters.
- #13 Diehard Dungeon
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelike 17.1%, RPG 11.2%, Roguelite 6.9%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and combat in a procedurally generated environment.
- #14 Monolith
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 335 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: Adventure 59.5%, Indie 31.6%, Singleplayer 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down shooter features intense bullet-hell mechanics and a retro aesthetic that feels very similar to Overture.
- #15 One More Dungeon
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 660 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, RPG 12%, Roguelike 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It brings the dungeon-crawling experience into a first-person perspective while keeping the core roguelike mechanics intact.
- #16 Delver
86% 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: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Roguelike 11%, RPG 10.2%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and survival in a pixelated fantasy world.
- #17 Straimium Immortaly
86% 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: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends bullet-hell mechanics with roguelike progression in a vibrant, retro-inspired setting.
- #18 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
84% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.8%, Roguelite 19.7%, Roguelike 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more modern, high-intensity take on the action-roguelike genre with deep combat mechanics.
- #19 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
83% 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: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Roguelike 19%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: As a major inspiration for Overture, it offers the definitive top-down, roguelike dungeon-crawling experience.
- #20 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 570 reviews2016
Dev: Red Winter SoftwarePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dungelot: Shattered Lands takes you on an epic roguelike dungeon-crawler adventure to defeat zombie cows, splat giant evil mushrooms, and generally get back home in one piece. Deceptively simple, ever so addictive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 10.6%, Loot 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the dungeon-crawling aspect with a simplified, accessible approach to roguelike mechanics.
- #21 Caveblazers
84% 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: Action Roguelike 38.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Retro 6%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and fast-paced roguelike that captures the same sense of danger and discovery found in Overture.
- #22 Pixel Descent
82% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the shoot-em-up and bullet-hell elements that make Overture's combat so engaging.
- #23 Zombie Party
82% matchVery Positive85% of 698 reviews2016
Dev: Peach Pie Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, RPG 9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a lighthearted, action-heavy roguelike experience with a focus on chaotic, screen-filling combat.
- #24 Rush Rover
81% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelite 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pure action-roguelike that focuses on bullet-hell combat and fast-paced movement.
- #25 Into the Necrovale
79% 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: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 11.9%, Loot 11.5%, Roguelite 8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG roguelike that features deep combat and dungeon exploration mechanics.
- #26 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
80% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, RPG 14.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Loot 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more text-based, it captures the deep RPG systems and retro charm found in Overture.
- #27 Castle of no Escape 2
81% 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 43.8%, Roguelike 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 6.8%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a retro-styled, procedurally generated dungeon experience that feels very familiar to Overture players.
- #28 Echoes of Red
78% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #29 Toroom
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Toroom is a dungeon crawler roguelike-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist just wants to come back to his bedroom after waking up in a world of fantasy. Fight your way through multiple biomes, clear rooms full of enemies, get as much loot as possible and defeat the bosses in your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 11.9%, Loot 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down action-roguelike that focuses on tight combat and procedural level generation.
- #30 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
77% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #31 Megabonk
73% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Loot 13.2%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 10%
- #32 Spaceship Looter
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 8.6%, Loot 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that translates the dungeon-crawling formula into a sci-fi setting with fast-paced combat.
- #33 NETHER DUNGEONS
75% 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: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 12%, Loot 7.5%
- #34 bit Dungeon
77% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.7%, RPG 17.2%, Roguelite 9.5%, Action 9.1%, Indie 7.4%
- #35 Slasher's Keep
75% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, RPG 9.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #36 Hollow Survivors
74% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #37 Death Must Die
72% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 10.5%, Loot 9.7%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #38 Ether Loop
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action 11.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, Indie 9.7%
- #39 Heroes & Redemption
73% matchVery Positive84% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, RPG 11%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #40 Scarlett's Dungeon
76% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #41 Roguelands
73% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Roguelike 17%, RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #42 Deep Dungeons of Doom
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Bossa Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.
Why similar: RPG 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Roguelike 9.4%, Casual 8.2%
- #43 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive93% of 532 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, RPG 9.1%
- #44 Rogue: Genesia
68% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 11.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 7.6%
- #45 Perseus: Titan Slayer
71% matchMixed64% of 366 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, RPG 9.9%
- #46 Feral Fury
72% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Loot 9.5%
- #47 Halftime Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Bigboot Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%
- #48 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Roguelite 13%, RPG 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #49 Songbringer
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Roguelike 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, RPG 10.5%
- #50 Unexplored
70% matchVery Positive85% of 717 reviews2017
Dev: Ludomotion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.7%, Roguelite 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, RPG 13.1%, Indie 5.6%
- #51 Overhaul
68% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Bread Panda
Windows
Solve your way through this fast-paced rogue-lite puzzle game and outwit unforgiving creatures as you venture into the mysterious Power Plant!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 14.7%, Indie 5.6%
- #52 Beat Blast
67% matchVery Positive90% of 414 reviews2021
Dev: Woolly Walrus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Create musical beats that kill. Beat Blast is a music maker, bullet hell, dungeon crawler, roguelite. Battle through dungeons and defeat big bosses. Collect weapons, passives and musical instruments!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Loot 11%
- #53 Woodpunk
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelike 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #54 Star of Providence
66% 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: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #55 Schism
65% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 12.2%, RPG 10.2%
- #56 Halls of Torment
62% 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 28.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #57 Dungeons of Edera
67% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, RPG 14.8%, Roguelite 11.1%, Action 7.6%
- #58 Mortal Sin
62% matchVery Positive95% of 5,715 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Loot 11%, Roguelike 9.4%, RPG 8.7%
- #59 The Dungeoning
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, RPG 16.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.7%, Action 8%