- #1 Cold Shell
97% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: Brutal muse
Windows
Cold Shell is a top-down, sci-fi, arcade brawler with persistent RPG elements. Bash thugs and change wallpapers.
Why similar: Transhumanism 28.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #2 Veritus
96% matchVery Positive83% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Action RPG 17%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Mystery 6.9%
- #3 #BLUD
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 368 reviews2024
Dev: Exit 73 GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.
Why similar: Vampires 24.5% ★, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #4 Juna - The Dreamwalker
95% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WinterLyrics
Windows
Enter the dream worlds of Juna – The Dreamwalker and harness the power of a mystical rod to transform into monsters or objects. Fight in real time, solve puzzles, and face gigantic bosses. Expect around 30 hours of adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action RPG 14.4%, Difficult 12.1%, Retro 10.1%
- #5 Elementallis
94% matchVery Positive90% of 254 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Action RPG 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Top-Down 13.6%, Retro 9.9%
- #6 Shikari Rising
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: BlosSum Games
Windows
Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Vampires 21.1% ★, Action RPG 17.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
- #7 Eve of Destruction
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Satellite Studio
Windows
Play as Eve, a creature unaware of their own legend, awakened from your eternal slumber and sent to the Spirit Realm: a world in ruins, dominated by Demons and Knights - will you bring salvation or destruction?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 19.8%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #8 Dead by Death
93% matchMixed44% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: WILLSH
Windows
Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.
Why similar: Vampires 39.6% ★, Metroidvania 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Difficult 8.9%, Platformer 8%
- #9 Last Protocol
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clean Up Crew StudioPub: Clean Up Crew
Windows
Last Protocol is a Sci-Fi top-down RPG hack-and-slash where Jaiden Kent, an employee of Avalon Industries, is working on a mission. Everything is going well until he uncovers the hidden truths, and now, he must escape...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action RPG 25.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Story Rich 8%
- #10 Echoes of Mystralia
91% 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: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Lore-Rich 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Action RPG 14.6%, Difficult 12.7%
- #11 A Knight of Lothen
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Angelos KyprianosPub: Spiral Lane Productions
Windows
A dark fantasy metroidvania fueled by heavy metal. Fight, explore, and carve your path through the ruined kingdom of Lothen.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 18.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Old School 5.9%
- #12 Cave Story+
89% matchVery Positive93% of 8,175 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Difficult 14.1%, Old School 13.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Retro 9.2%
- #13 Dreamdawn
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Action RPG 21.5%, Difficult 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Cinematic 8.3%
- #14 OtterQuest
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Arkadia Galactic
Windows
You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Old School 12.5%, Top-Down 11.5%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
- #15 Berserk Boy
86% matchVery Positive85% of 421 reviews2024
Dev: BerserkBoy Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Old School 13.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 10.6%
- #16 Ashes of Kanaka
87% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Dogwood Gaming
Windows
Ashes of Kanaka is a story of humanity’s struggle to survive. After Earth has been completely destroyed by over harvesting and an unchecked population growth, we looked to the stars to find a new home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Action RPG 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Top-Down 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #17 Alpha Sorcerer
86% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Corey Hardman
Windows
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action RPG 17.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #18 Axel Quest
84% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 17.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #19 Fallen Prince
85% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Eridanus Games
Windows
Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Mystery 6%
- #20 Deadhaus Sonata
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Apocalypse Studios
Windows
The creator of Legacy of Kain is back with a small indie team. Become the undead in a third-person narrative-driven action RPG where your choices shape your legend and the world around you. Feed to grow stronger, embrace powerful classes, and carve your path alone or in co-op through dark realms.
Why similar: Vampires 28.4% ★, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Action RPG 15.1%
- #21 Blasphemous 2
82% matchVery Positive91% of 19,986 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Difficult 18.8%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Action RPG 11%
- #22 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
83% matchVery Positive84% of 2,650 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Vampires 53.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.9%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Fantasy 2.5%
- #23 PizzaBoy
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Breadless
Windows · Linux
Take control of PizzaBoy as he delivers pizza to monsters in this precision platformer. Use all of PizzaBoy's smooth and snappy moves to navigate through dangerous levels or break away from the path to discover who PizzaBoy really is...
Why similar: Vampires 23% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, Difficult 16.3%, Retro 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%
- #24 Moonlight Knight
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Action RPG 15.8%, Top-Down 9%
- #25 The Myth of a Godslayer
80% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Team EZ
Windows
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Action RPG 17.6%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Old School 13%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #26 Castlevania Dominus Collection
79% matchVery Positive94% of 2,678 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Vampires 30.8% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, Action RPG 18.5%, Platformer 8.3%, Retro 8%
- #27 Alchemist's Mountain
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Evil Art Bunny Studios
Windows
Alchemist's Mountain is a classic platforming puzzle dungeon adventure with a literal twist! Rotate the dungeons to solve them and chart your path to the pinnacle of the Starfall Spire where legends rumor lie the secret to immortality and everlasting wealth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Lore-Rich 12%, Platformer 11.8%
- #28 The Book of Prosperity
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SingKeys
Windows
A 2D Action RPG set in a surreal pixel-art world where ancient magic seeps through Hong Kong-inspired streets. Pulled into a parallel dimension ruled by the Circle, Cyrus must master rhythmic combat, rooftop parkour, and forbidden truths to uncover the cost of a world built on false prosperity.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 18%, Difficult 14.1%, Top-Down 8.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #29 Last Loremaster
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Bad Nomads
Windows
Harness the power of the six cardinal elements in Last Loremaster, a high-octane ARPG set in a stunning mythological world. Play as Jahir, a powerful Elemental Loremaster combatting the encroaching Unravelling as you seamlessly freeze, burn, crush, and electrocute your foes!
Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #30 El Paso, Elsewhere 2
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strange ScaffoldPub: Frosty Pop
Windows
MORE STAKES. MORE GUNS. MORE SLOW-MO. James Savage returns in this sequel to the hit third-person shooter. Escape the Void. Fight creatures pulled from myth, history, and imagination. Save yourself.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action RPG 18%, Lore-Rich 17.9%, Vampires 15.8% ★, Cinematic 13.5%
- #31 Cedric & Odious
76% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Tameem HamouiPub: Cold And Old
Windows · Mac
Battle through a dark fantasy world as a resurrected warrior king. Once loyal friends, you now serve at the mercy of Odious, a brilliant but corrupt sorcerer. Master tactical combat and magical artifacts in this challenging action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 19%, Lore-Rich 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Top-Down 11.4%
- #32 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
77% matchVery Positive94% of 4,491 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Vampires 25.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Retro 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%
- #33 Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Crimson Rays
Windows
Take up the Bat! Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery is a top-down action-adventure game with puzzles and platforming. This game is inspired by home console games from the '80s and '90s, but uses modern design sensibilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Platformer 16.5%, Top-Down 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #34 Lunar Eclipse ~ Vol. 0
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: myristikos
Windows
Tread lightly or perish! In this pixel style Action RPG, slash and dodge through grueling foes as a dreary elven swordsman and a conniving feline assassin, discover hidden secrets in expansive environments, and survive in a world healing from war.
Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Hack and Slash 27%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Top-Down 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #35 Afterimage
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,136 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Difficult 11.5%
- #36 Bradamante
75% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Ceiba Software & Arts
Windows
Become one of the wandering knights of legend. Live the adventures of Bradamante, the strongest paladin in Charlemagne's court, push back against the invading Saracen Army and go on quests with allies and rivals in this action packed epic RPG about honor, duty and the sense of self.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action RPG 26.5%, Top-Down 15.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Lore-Rich 7.7%
- #37 NBB.EXE
74% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Raptus Games
Windows
NBB.EXE is a challenging fast paced puzzle platformer. Bomb your way to victory through devious gauntlets to reveal the secrets of the mysterious NEON Corp. in a modern reimagining of Bomberman with a metroidvania twist.
Why similar: Transhumanism 29.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Top-Down 12.4%, Platformer 9.4%
- #38 The Path of Kana
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RetroDragon Entertainment
Windows
A top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Play as Kana; Chosen to carry a sacred flame through haunted dungeons, solve ancient puzzles, and guide lost souls home. Built-in randomizer for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Top-Down 14%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Old School 10.2%
- #39 No Name Village
72% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: PieMastah
Windows
No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Action RPG 19.6%, Top-Down 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #40 Ex Angelus
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
Windows
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Hack and Slash 22.9%, Action RPG 19.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Anime 7.2%
- #41 Dust to Dust
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlimited Spoons
Windows
Fight for your afterlife in this colorful, action-packed 3D top-down Metroidvania-style game! As a ghost on the run in a specter research facility, sneak around interconnected levels, unlock new powers and team up with the local psychic to turn gigantic foes into dust.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Top-Down 14.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #42 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
74% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: Johnny Ostad
Windows
A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.
Why similar: Action RPG 22%, Lore-Rich 20.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, Retro 9.4%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #43 9 Years of Shadows
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,241 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Anime 9.2%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
- #44 Echoes of the Cove
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TideTellerPub: Silent Tide Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.9%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Top-Down 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #45 Beyond the Mountains II
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EricPub: VerdLife Games
Windows
Uncover a vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS II, a direct sequel to BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight monsters to save the Oracle.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.2%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Top-Down 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Old School 9.7%
- #46 The Erebus Accord
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boundary Studios
Windows
Breach Detected. Containment protocols insufficient. Immerse yourself in a lore-rich, Action RPG, set in a sprawling underground facility. Navigate the darkness, contain escaped horrors, and restore order before humanity learns its deepest secret.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.9%, Action RPG 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #47 Tribe of the Accord
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SMKS Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tribe of the Accord is a pixel-art action game where you play as Adira, a young huntress on a quest to rescue her father. Throughout your journey, you'll gain new abilities, form alliances, and discover your place in a harsh and unforgiving world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Lore-Rich 20.9%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Top-Down 13.1%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #48 Almora Darkosen
69% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Gear-Studio Grzegorz Borkowski
Windows
Welcome to the world of Almora Darkosen RPG, a classic retro-style hack and slash game! Fight, craft items, explore big island and discover all secrets! The game was passionately created by a single developer!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action RPG 20.5%, Old School 16.5%, Retro 11.8%, Mystery 9%
- #49 Storia Online
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ulisses Nogueira
Windows
Explore um mundo gigantesco, encontre outros jogadores e construa sua própria jornada. Evolua seu personagem, enfrente monstros, participe de PvP e GvG em um MMORPG clássico, direto ao ponto. Jogue no seu ritmo, seja casual ou hardcore, e faça parte de um mundo vivo em constante evolução.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Top-Down 10.7%, Old School 10.5%
- #50 Opaloid Kingdom
70% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: JohnPeppermint
Windows · Linux
Take control of a sorcerer in a medieval fantasy land! Explore dark dungeons filled with monsters, travel through new towns and meet crazy wizards while fighting through obstacles that will test your skill through old-school arcade challenges
Why similar: Old School 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Top-Down 16.4%, Retro 13.4%, Action RPG 12.2%
- #51 Side Scape
69% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Top-Down 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #52 Rifted Worlds
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ham Creature Sam
Windows
A fast-paced Action-RPG that takes place on the floating remnants of destroyed worlds. Discover fragments of your lost world, place them onto the map, and explore! It's time to uncover the truth behind your world's destruction...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Platformer 12.4%
- #53 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
67% matchVery Positive84% of 8,897 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Vampires 45.9% ★, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Action RPG 14.2%, Cinematic 10.4%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #54 Postmortal
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CLOUDCAT
Windows
Awaken in a world after death, guided by Elyir, the goddess of light. Adventure across a forgotten plane to collect loot, battle foes, grow stronger and... go on some dates.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.3%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #55 Bor Dungeon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spikebor Games
Windows
Smashing your way across dark dungeons with your huge hammer to destroy all your enemies and obtain legendary loots in this cute top-down action/platformer rpg.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action RPG 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #56 Bastion of the Eldritch
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: H3D0N1C
Windows
WARNING: This game is fair, but difficult. Keyboard is supported, but gamepad/controller use is strongly advised. If you're looking for a retro, pixel art style survival horror challenge, this is for you. This game doesn't hold your hand and game mechanics are deeper than they seem on the surface.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Difficult 15.5%, Top-Down 12.7%, Retro 12.3%
- #57 Havoc Fox
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havoc Studios
Windows
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Platformer 16.6%, Old School 12.3%, Anime 9.3%, Hack and Slash 7.6%
- #58 Fire in the Beastlands
67% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: Chimney Castle
Windows
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Action RPG 15.8%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%
- #59 Tales of Vaalundr
69% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: MetalGames
Windows · Linux
Tales of Vaalundr is a side scrolling, action/adventure rpg with a rich story line and fun player class choices!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action RPG 21%, Platformer 15.7%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #60 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Difficult 12%, Retro 12%