- #1 Ember Knights
97% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Co-op 16.7%, Local Co-Op 12%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Roguelike 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, co-op action-roguelite that mirrors the chaotic combat and progression style of Rampage Knights.
- #2 Full Metal Furies
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, Co-op 25.7%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, RPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at combining deep beat-'em-up mechanics with RPG-style character classes and cooperative puzzle-solving.
- #3 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
96% matchVery Positive87% of 23,770 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact same DNA as Rampage Knights, featuring side-scrolling beat-'em-up combat within a randomized dungeon-crawling structure.
- #4 Castle Crashers®
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Co-op 19.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Multiplayer 7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive co-op beat-'em-up experience that offers similar arcade-style fun and character leveling.
- #5 Vagante
94% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Co-op 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling roguelike that emphasizes exploration and RPG elements in a dark fantasy setting.
- #6 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 26%, Co-op 21.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that leans heavily into co-op progression and persistent meta-upgrades.
- #7 Bravery and Greed
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 10.3%, Multiplayer 8%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic, co-op beat-'em-up roguelite that rewards teamwork and aggressive playstyles.
- #8 Streets of Rogue
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Co-op 15.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a chaotic, top-down co-op experience with massive replayability and emergent gameplay elements.
- #9 Dead Cells
91% 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: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 12%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Difficult 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: While single-player focused, it provides the gold standard for fluid, side-scrolling action-roguelike combat.
- #10 Hammerwatch
91% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Co-op 23.4%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that focuses on cooperative exploration and class-based combat.
- #11 Lost Castle 2
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,784 reviews2024
Dev: Hunter Studio
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 17.6%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Co-op 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the game most similar to Rampage Knights, refining the combat and loot systems.
- #12 Rotwood
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,951 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.4%, Co-op 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Roguelike 10%, Action Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A polished co-op dungeon crawler that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and gear progression.
- #13 Son of a Witch
90% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, co-op dungeon crawler that blends beat-'em-up combat with roguelike item variety.
- #14 Risk of Rain Returns
88% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Co-op 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling roguelike that delivers intense, chaotic co-op action and deep character builds.
- #15 Skul: The Hero Slayer
86% 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 39%, Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 8.8%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers snappy, side-scrolling combat with a unique head-swapping mechanic that keeps the action fresh.
- #16 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Co-op 25.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Online Co-Op 10.3%, Roguelite 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic adventure game tropes with roguelite dungeon crawling and co-op support.
- #17 Have a Nice Death
84% matchVery Positive86% of 10,508 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, fast-paced combat and a dark, humorous aesthetic that fits the vibe of a roguelike beat-'em-up.
- #18 Magicite
86% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 18.7%, Co-op 17.5%, Multiplayer 11.2%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling roguelike that adds crafting and survival elements to the dungeon-crawling loop.
- #19 Blightbound
85% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: Co-op 22.4%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.7%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A class-based, side-scrolling dungeon crawler designed specifically for cooperative play.
- #20 Ravenswatch
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Co-op 22.5%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 18.3%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelike that emphasizes character synergy and fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world.
- #21 Knights of Braveland
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op-focused beat-'em-up campaign that features randomized levels and loot drops.
- #22 Legend of Dungeon
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,637 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelike 20.2%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, RPG 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style side-scrolling dungeon crawler that captures the retro feel of early roguelikes.
- #23 Roguelands
82% 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 26.2%, Roguelike 18.8%, Co-op 17.5%, Multiplayer 11.5%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelike that focuses on exploration, crafting, and multiplayer combat.
- #24 Never Split the Party
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,394 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Co-op 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike built entirely around the necessity of co-op teamwork and shared resources.
- #25 Barony
80% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Co-op 15%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Online Co-Op 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that captures the intense, cooperative survival spirit of the genre.
- #26 Dungeon Souls
81% 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 29.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, RPG 8.8%, Roguelite 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon crawler that emphasizes action and character builds in a randomized environment.
- #27 Wizard of Legend
78% 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 23.8%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Co-op 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-roguelike that rewards mastery of combat spells and movement.
- #28 Hero Siege
79% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Co-op 15.6%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Roguelike 11.5%, Multiplayer 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that incorporates roguelite elements and heavy hack-and-slash combat.
- #29 Moon Hunters
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,202 reviews2016
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Roguelite 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven roguelite that focuses on cooperative storytelling and dungeon exploration.
- #30 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
78% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Co-op 20.3%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling roguelike platformer that emphasizes vertical exploration and randomized encounters.
- #31 Infected Shelter
77% matchVery Positive85% of 519 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Blue Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Infected Shelter is an ultra-violent rogue-lite post-apocalyptic beat'em up. Singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Beat 'em up 21%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Co-op 10.5%, RPG 6.3%
- #32 Dungeon Looter
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Co-op 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%
- #33 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
77% matchMixed63% of 2,357 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Co-op 18.9%, Local Co-Op 16%, Roguelike 11.1%, RPG 7.1%
- #34 Machina Blade
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Guilda Entertainment
Windows
In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 9.7%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #35 Rogues Like Us
76% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.2%, Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 9.7%, Action 7.5%, Local Co-Op 6.9%
- #36 Tor Eternum
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Co-op 17.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%
- #37 Risk of Rain (2013)
73% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelike 21.3%, Co-op 11.4%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8.7%
- #38 Tunche
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 774 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Co-op 11.7%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #39 Children of Morta
71% matchVery Positive89% of 22,582 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #40 Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition
73% matchVery Positive82% of 10,196 reviews2014
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Why similar: Co-op 32%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Online Co-Op 7.6%
- #41 Caveblazers
72% 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 29.1%, Roguelike 18.1%, Co-op 16%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #42 Absolum
67% matchVery Positive92% of 9,164 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 13.5%, Action Roguelike 8%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #43 FORCED: Slightly Better Edition
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,791 reviews2013
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!
Why similar: Co-op 25.5%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Online Co-Op 12%, Multiplayer 9.4%, RPG 7.6%
- #44 SWORN
69% matchVery Positive80% of 4,211 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Co-op 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 13.5%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #45 Freaky Awesome
74% matchMixed56% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Mandragora
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Freaky Awesome is a hectic action rogue-lite. You explore a randomly generated old factory, fighting weird monsters and avoiding traps. Toxic wastes will make you mutate, gaining different powers every time. You will need to adapt to your mutations to survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Co-op 17.7%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #46 Dungreed
70% 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 36.1%, Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Action 5.8%
- #47 Fury Unleashed
69% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, Co-op 15.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.6%
- #48 UnderMine
68% 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 50.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, RPG 6.3%, Roguelike 4.6%
- #49 Boss Crushers
72% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: Space Horse
Windows
Boss Crushers is a multiplayer roguelike game. Play with your friends on randomly generated levels, confront enemy hordes, find valuable items and improvements, die and try again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.5%, Co-op 17.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, RPG 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%
- #50 Rogue Fist
68% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Wetcoat Games
Windows
Play solo or with friends in this 4 player local couch co-op roguelite auto-shooter where enemies aren’t your biggest problem; your friends are! Smash foes, dodge bullets, and enjoy chaotic trolling as you punch, throw, and ‘accidentally’ sacrifice each other to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Co-op 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #51 VR Dungeon Knight
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,424 reviews2017
Dev: Blackjard SoftworksPub: Wolfdog Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
VR Dungeon Knight is a dungeon crawler with random level generation and Online Co-op. Explore, fight monsters, loot dungeons, level up, unlock classes and become the ultimate Dungeon Knight!
Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Co-op 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 12.6%
- #52 Deep Dark Dungeon
71% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Co-op 13.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9%
- #53 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
66% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Roguelite 9.5%, RPG 8.1%
- #54 Foul Play
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2013
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.4%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Co-op 10.6%, Online Co-Op 7.7%, Action 5.3%
- #55 Big Helmet Heroes
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,009 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Co-op 23.8%, Local Co-Op 20.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Action 4.4%
- #56 Dungeon Rampage
64% matchVery Positive93% of 2,923 reviews2025
Dev: Gamebreaking Studios
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle your way to victory in this 1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler. Play as a dynamic cast of heroes slicing their way through dungeons, earning weapons and loot. Rampage past a gauntlet of enemies and destruction to end the evil Lord Dinglepus' reign!
Why similar: Co-op 29%, Online Co-Op 17.6%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #57 Rune Knights
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 291 reviews2020
Dev: Aeromir
Windows
Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.
Why similar: Co-op 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Multiplayer 11.2%
- #58 Crawlers and Brawlers
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Co-op 16.1%, RPG 11.1%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 8%
- #59 Royal Revolt Survivors
65% matchVery Positive81% of 204 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Co-op 18.8%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%
- #60 Roboquest
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Co-op 23.3%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.5%