- #1 Hell Shooter
97% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #2 Knightin'+
96% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Funny 14.7%, Fantasy 10.9%, Action 10.5%
- #3 AVA: Dark History
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
Mysterious, dark as night, hard as a saw platformer. AVA: Dark story in the world "Koutei"
Why similar: Action 24.9%, Roguelite 24.6%, Adventure 21.2%, Funny 15.6%, Platformer 11.2%
- #4 JUMP KING QUEST
94% matchVery Positive87% of 717 reviews2025
Dev: Nexile
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The most BRUTAL Platforming-Action-Multiplayer-RPG in THE WORLD with NO Game-Over, only falling down… Defy the fiends of The Heights TOGETHER or alone to rise as KING on your Quest to The Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Funny 9.7%
- #5 Derp Souls
95% matchMixed68% of 208 reviews2022
Dev: Imagination Rabbit
Windows
JUST LIKE DARK SOULS EXCEPT DARKER and with a carrot. FLAILING and FLATULENCE awaits you on your legendary derpy journey. HUMP N PUMP
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 9%
- #6 Void Memory
94% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Metroidvania 16.4%, RPG 12%, Difficult 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #7 Devious Dungeon
93% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
- #8 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,358 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, RPG 6.8%
- #9 Skeletal Avenger
91% matchVery Positive81% of 255 reviews2021
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 17.7%, Funny 11.1%
- #10 Dark Fantasy Warriors
91% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?
Why similar: Souls-like 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Third Person 7.2%
- #11 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
90% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.9%, Metroidvania 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Difficult 6.1%, RPG 5.5%
- #12 Jump King
89% matchVery Positive90% of 13,075 reviews2019
Dev: Nexile
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Why similar: Difficult 47.6%, Souls-like 15.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Funny 6.5%, Action 6.2%
- #13 UnderMine
87% 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 37%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Roguelite 20.6%, RPG 5.4%, Roguelike 3.7%
- #14 Soulblight
89% matchMostly Negative37% of 192 reviews2018
Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #15 Good Night, Knight
88% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: RedEmberPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
A dynamic hack-and-slash adventure that mixes procedural generation with hand-made scenarios and a darkly humorous story. Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, threatening enemies with unique movesets and a vast array of game-changing items to discover.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 13.5%, RPG 12.6%, Funny 7.9%
- #16 Total Party Kill
86% matchVery Positive96% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!
Why similar: Funny 27.6%, Adventure 23.8%, Platformer 19.4%, Action 18.1%, Indie 11.1%
- #17 Gnomes and Knights
84% matchVery Positive82% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Terletski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 17.9%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #18 Tower Princess
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: AweKteaM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A charming 3D roguelite platformer about a normal day in the life of a knight! Sharpen the spear and make the Dragon run in fear! Oh, and also try to manage a date with princesses & princes you rescue.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.1%, 3D Platformer 12.2%, RPG 7.7%
- #19 Enrobssyba
83% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Alexco Games
Windows
Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelite 23.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #20 VERLIES II
86% matchMixed58% of 137 reviews2015
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
"Beware adventurer! The danger here is far beyond your skills, do not risk your miserable life.... Still there? Interesting."
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%
- #21 The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,104 reviews2022
Dev: Over The MoonPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Action RPG 9.8%, RPG 7.5%
- #22 Chamber of Darkness
84% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Difficult 34.6%, Adventure 29.6%, Platformer 22.4%, Indie 13.4%
- #23 Potatoman Seeks the Troof
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 850 reviews2014
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Potatoman will put your reflexes and worldview to the test as you journey through scorching deserts, dark forests, busy cities, the tallest mountains and eventually your own potato-consciousness in search of the ultimate answer. Are you prepared to face the TROOF?
Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, Action 18.1%, Difficult 16.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 9.2%
- #24 Dark Devotion
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Metroidvania 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #25 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
80% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
Windows
Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #26 Mana Spark
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 10%
- #27 Death's Door
77% matchVery Positive93% of 21,056 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Metroidvania 7.8%
- #28 Clunky Hero
79% matchMixed70% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: Chaosmonger Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A crazy platformer with a touch of RPG and tons of quirky but challenging things! Lovely hand-drawn-looking graphics, for a world crowded with funny creatures and bizarre weapons. Join Rufus, the antihero with broom and bucket, on his absurd journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Metroidvania 24%, Funny 14.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #29 Back To Ashes
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: InDID
Windows
Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.
Why similar: Souls-like 52%, RPG 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Difficult 9.8%, Action 7.8%
- #30 Another Crab's Treasure
74% matchVery Positive93% of 20,262 reviews2024
Dev: Aggro Crab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.
Why similar: Souls-like 52.4%, 3D Platformer 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Funny 7.2%, Action RPG 6.8%
- #31 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
76% matchVery Positive84% of 126,754 reviews2015
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 40.1 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Difficult 13.3%, RPG 6.5%, Third Person 6.3%
- #32 Katanaut
74% 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: Souls-like 20.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Metroidvania 11.9%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #33 Super Dungeon Boy
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Difficult 21.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 10.2%
- #34 Kromlech
75% matchMixed69% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: Perun Creative
Windows
Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #35 Dead Cells
73% 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: Souls-like 19.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Metroidvania 11.3%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10%
- #36 OmniFootman
77% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Souls-like 21.5%, Roguelite 17.3%, Difficult 6.8%, Action 5.9%
- #37 Liberty Prime
78% matchMostly Negative29% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Prime Studios
Windows
Welcome to an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, glory is valued above gold and freedom is hard earned. In the age of Great Drotus Empire, a lone mercenary accepts a contract to liberate 13 nations of The Empire in order to regain his lost "Glory".
Why similar: Souls-like 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, RPG 11.9%, Difficult 10.5%
- #38 Rebellion
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: TGM
Windows
Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Difficult 10.3%
- #39 Eternal Step
76% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: Difficult 22.6%, Roguelike 21.3%, RPG 14.8%, Roguelite 10.3%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #40 Curse of the Dead Gods
72% matchVery Positive84% of 8,996 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Roguelite 11%
- #41 Lucky Tower Ultimate
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,715 reviews2024
Dev: Studio SeufzPub: AMC Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Escape from an incredibly dangerous, randomly generated tower in a slapstick, roguelite adventure that looks like a cartoon and feels like a joke. Slashy slashy!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #42 Corpse Keeper
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,387 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #43 Hollow Knight
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.5%, Metroidvania 25.7%, Difficult 16%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Platformer 8.1%
- #44 Salt and Sanctuary
71% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Metroidvania 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Difficult 9.7%, RPG 4.2%
- #45 Pocket Rogues
72% 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: Souls-like 21.5%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Difficult 8.5%
- #46 Nasty Rogue
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Third Person 9.3%
- #47 Dragon Is Dead
68% 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: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #48 Weird RPG
68% matchVery Positive92% of 4,214 reviews2022
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 14.4%, Action 8.4%, Combat 6%
- #49 Sir Lovelot
70% matchVery Positive86% of 125 reviews2021
Dev: pixel games SARL-S
Windows
Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!
Why similar: Difficult 42.5%, Platformer 21.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.6%, Funny 6.2%
- #50 FOUNTAINS
67% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.4%, Metroidvania 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 7.7%
- #51 DarkMaus
71% matchVery Positive81% of 437 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel Wright
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.
Why similar: Souls-like 80.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Difficult 6.2%, RPG 3.2%, Action 2.5%
- #52 Super Adventure Hand
68% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Devm Games
Windows
Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.5%, Funny 18.9%, Third Person 14.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 9%
- #53 Netherworld Covenant
66% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
- #54 Slash Quest
66% matchVery Positive87% of 159 reviews2024
Dev: Big Green PillowPub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.1%, Funny 21.3%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Fantasy 13.1%, Action 6.2%
- #55 In Celebration of Violence
69% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%
- #56 Deep Dungeons of Doom
70% 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: Dungeon Crawler 27.7%, RPG 23.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Adventure 10.8%
- #57 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
66% matchVery Positive80% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 12%, 3D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #58 Diehard Dungeon
69% 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 29.8%, Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 11.2%, RPG 8.8%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%
- #59 Into The Dark
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 10%, Combat 7.1%