- #1 SOULGRAVE
97% 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 26.5% ★, Metroidvania 14.7%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #2 The VIllage of Eri
96% 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 26% ★, Metroidvania 16.9%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #3 DurDanto
96% 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 33.1% ★, Metroidvania 21.4%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #4 Rogue Worlds
95% 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 24.7% ★, Metroidvania 16.8%, Roguelike 9%, Action Roguelike 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.4%
- #5 Dead Cells
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.1% ★, Metroidvania 15.6%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #6 Nightmare: The Lunatic
94% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 22.3% ★, Metroidvania 15%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 8%
- #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 32.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #8 Gun Miner
92% 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 34.4% ★, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelike 9.4%, Platformer 7%, Roguelite 6.7%
- #9 Darkness of Memories
91% 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 27% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #10 Crystal Corruption - Reclamation
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmberWing
Windows
Dive into a fast-paced, stylish action roguelike metroidvania as resurrected King Cedric. Hack and slash through diverse biomes, face corrupted minibosses, and conquer epic foes. Uncover shattered truths and choose your path to redemption in this gripping tale of vengeance and power.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 15.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Roguelike 8%
- #11 Soulbind: Prologue
90% 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 29.4% ★, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #12 Katanaut
89% 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: Roguevania 26.3% ★, Metroidvania 15.3%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #13 Aura of Worlds
89% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 26.3% ★, Metroidvania 17.4%, Roguelike 9.5%, Action Roguelike 8.6%, Side Scroller 7.8%
- #14 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
88% 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 29.6% ★, Metroidvania 18.3%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 7.8%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #15 迷宮のドールポリス
87% 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 27.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #16 Ninja Soul
86% 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 35.4% ★, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 7%
- #17 Manor Mania
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retriod SoftwarePub: Deadzors
Windows
Manor Mania is a Metrovania Randomizer game nut scaled down in size with more focus on replayability. It has a handcrafted map, equippable gear/weapons, and random Powerups that help you navigate the manor. Many randomized elements ensure variety for each run.
Why similar: Roguevania 26.5% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Roguelike 11.2%, Platformer 9.3%
- #18 Isekai Mage
85% 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 41.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.5%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 8.5%, Platformer 7.1%
- #19 Plague Breaker
84% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #20 Cirrata
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aaron Ingersoll
Windows
Cirrata is a fast-paced rogue-lite, Metroidvania inspired action-platformer. Play as Kier, a red panda chef turned warrior, battling through an ever-changing world. Wield your trusty chef’s knife and a growing arsenal to slice enemies, uncover secrets, and forge your own path.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Loot 9.8%
- #21 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
82% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.1% ★, Metroidvania 14.2%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #22 Abyss Odyssey
84% 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 36.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Metroidvania 10.4%, Platformer 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.3%
- #23 The Big One
82% 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 28.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Metroidvania 10.6%, Roguelike 9%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #24 A Robot Named Fight!
81% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.8% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 8.6%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #25 Summum Aeterna
79% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.8% ★, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #26 Rogue Legacy
81% 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 50% ★, Roguelike 11.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Action Roguelike 9%, Metroidvania 8.1%
- #27 Blade of the Netherworld
79% 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 24.7% ★, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Roguelike 8.7%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #28 Weapon Hacker
80% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #29 Legends Of Elementia
78% 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: Metroidvania 18.9%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Roguelite 9.6%, Platformer 7.4%
- #30 Dead Shapes
78% 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 24% ★, Roguelite 16.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10.1%
- #31 ScourgeBringer
77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 22.7% ★, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #32 Immortals Must Die
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: CharlesPGames
Windows
Slay demons in another multiverse as you look for the seals to unlock your divine powers, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #33 Dunjungle
74% 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 35.4% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #34 Blu : Chronicles of Talpa
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Damian RobinetPub: MyOwnGames
Windows
Play as a ninja and explore a fantasy world filled with deadly creatures to save your kingdom from corrupt Guardians. Play in local co-op to give your opponents no rest!
Why similar: Roguevania 25.9% ★, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #35 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
73% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.9%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #36 ReversEstory
76% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #37 Ufouria: The Saga 2
74% matchVery Positive92% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: SUNSOFT
Windows
Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!
Why similar: Roguevania 27.4% ★, Metroidvania 20.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #38 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 35% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 9.6%, Hack and Slash 5.2%
- #39 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
75% 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 48.5% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Metroidvania 13.6%, Hack and Slash 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #40 SHIRO
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 32% ★, Metroidvania 24.3%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.6%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #41 Dark Umbra
73% 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 34.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelike 9.3%, Loot 9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #42 HELLREAPER
72% 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 30.8% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Roguelite 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #43 Vagneria
71% 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 32.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Platformer 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #44 Skul: The Hero Slayer
71% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Metroidvania 13.6%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #45 Mazgeon
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DokitsuArtPub: Viridian Software
Windows
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.1% ★, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #46 Rogue Knight
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hubris
Windows
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Roguelike 11%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #47 Asbak
70% 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 26.4% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13%, Loot 12.7%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #48 Rift Keeper
72% 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 48.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Roguelite 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #49 Rogue Explorer
71% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Pixel Art Hack & Slash Roguelike Action! Do you dare to discover what awaits you deep in the abyss? Explore randomly generated dungeons in a roguelike action experience. Hack and slash enemies, acquire loot, and obtain enhancements to your existing equipment. Start your exploration now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelite 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%
- #50 Talaka
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Roguevania 21.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Metroidvania 14%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #51 Red's Ascent
68% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Özgür ÇallıPub: Bitmon Studios
Windows
Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #52 Rising Hell
68% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #53 Even Heroes Die
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #54 The Revolt: Awakening
69% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 26.4% ★, Metroidvania 15.6%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #55 Pogo Rogue
66% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Loot 10.9%, Platformer 9.4%
- #56 Cordelia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KAKAOS
Windows
Spring into action with Cordelia and her Heart in this dynamic fantasy adventure. Obtain powerful items to defeat freezing cold enemies in treacherous lands that are unique each run!
Why similar: Loot 20.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%
- #57 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
68% 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 34.5% ★, Metroidvania 17.3%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 8.2%, Side Scroller 5.5%
- #58 Xenon Valkyrie
69% 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 43.4% ★, Roguelite 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 12%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #59 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Platformer 8.6%
- #60 METROMAGE
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
Windows
MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.6% ★, Metroidvania 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 9.1%