- #1 Tower of Dreams
80% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sour Lemon Studios
Windows
A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Perma Death 12.6%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #2 Corvian Curse
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Perma Death 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Roguelike 12%, Platformer 11.7%
- #3 30XX
74% matchVery Positive91% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Perma Death 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #4 Oreflux
74% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Mateusz P.
Windows
Oreflux is a fast mining roguelite where you have to battle with time to fullfill your daily mission. Upgrade your gear, create synergies with dozens of unique items and become a millionaire!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Perma Death 16.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 8.6%
- #5 Doughball Descent
74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Plubsoft
Windows
Doughball Descent is a Roguelite Puzzle-Platformer about smashing through tiles with your sheer weight as you amass food & items as you traverse the procedurally generated layers of the Food Zigguraut
Why similar: Perma Death 16.4%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #6 Rogunky
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiroxas
Windows
Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%
- #7 Rain of Awakening
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Dash and slash your way out of Lovecraftian horrors. Master momentum-based movement to reach seemingly impossible locations. Collect upgrades and shape your own fighting style. Can you save what is left of this doomed world or is it too late?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Side Scroller 21.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 7.4%
- #8 Conquistador
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: bubby
Windows · Linux
Conquistador is an adventurous roguelike platformer. Navigate hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels as you jump, slash, and maneuver through thick jungles and ancient temples. Collect valuable items, abilities, and precious loot to help you conquer the game's challenging traps and enemies.
Why similar: Perma Death 18%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 9%
- #9 Caveblazers
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,484 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 22.2%, Perma Death 15.9%, Roguelite 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Roguelike 9%
- #10 Scourgefall
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amarodil
Windows
In this challenging RPG-Platformer Permadeath Roguelike, you’ll collect resources, craft, explore, and fight for your life through challenging, procedurally generated levels with up to four players at a time, unlocking customization options to help you in future adventures! How deep can you delve?
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, Perma Death 17.8%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #11 迷宮のドールポリス
72% 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: Action Roguelike 22%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%
- #12 Pit of Ascension
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Powerdive Games
Windows
Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Perma Death 17.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Platformer 8.8%
- #13 Knight of Nevermore
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Cai Crumley
Windows · Linux
Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Perma Death 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #14 Slimeicide
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Budget Company
Windows
A roguelike tower-climbing fast-paced platformer combat game where you fight enemy slimes with an arsenal of weapons. Shake your bag of weapons, draw a new weapon, fight with it until it breaks, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #15 Pogo Rogue
69% 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 20.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #16 Voody Hex
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toropipou Games
Windows
Voody Hex is a roguelite plateformer. Enter into a voodoo cabaret and curse yourself to increase difficulty. You cannot attack - Your only way to survive is to dodge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Perma Death 11.5%
- #17 Underpond
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frog Soup
Windows
Delve into the depths of the amphibian afterlife, the eponymous UNDERPOND, in this procedurally generated, hand-drawn, frog-hopping roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #18 Project Adder (Prologue)
69% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: NLB.DEV
Windows
Project Adder is a run-and-gun, zombie-killing, rogue-lite sandbox game with dynamic gameplay that offers a unique experience in every play-through.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%
- #19 Hazy Monochrome Wand
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: S_Case
Windows
A roguelite action game drawn in black and white pixel art. Operate a magic wand that uses actions such as "time stagnation", "time leap", and "explosion magic", Break through randomly connected dungeons
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Side Scroller 25.1%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Action 4.6%
- #20 Even Heroes Die
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Perma Death 20.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 8.4%
- #21 Elsie
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Perma Death 14.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%
- #22 Iron Dungeon
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex in search of dozens of weapons, gadgets and upgrades to find a way to the surface and find out if there is still life on Earth!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Perma Death 15.7%, Roguelite 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%
- #23 Dark Scrolls
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #24 Gourds Up
66% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Bagel Bits Bakery
Windows · Linux
Gourds up is a 2D shooter, with many roguelike-y elements. You will progress through runs by choosing the next rooms, through the form of cards, that you will fight in, allowing for more strategy during the run. Get random weapons and upgrades, and just don't die!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Perma Death 11%
- #25 Flinthook
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 5.3%
- #26 Angvik 2
64% matchVery Positive95% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Alastair John Jack
Windows · Linux
Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Perma Death 20%, Roguelite 14%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #27 20XX
66% matchVery Positive91% of 4,512 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Roguelite 14.2%, Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 11.4%
- #28 Hecaton
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: NWatch Games
Windows
Hecaton is futuristic action rogue-like set on Titan, a terraformed moon of Saturn. Play as a Bounty Hunter and fight your way through an army of space pirates. Brave the surface of Titan and begin your descent to find the Pirate Base and your ultimate goal.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Perma Death 20.8%, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Roguelite 6.9%
- #29 Dead Shapes
65% 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: Side Scroller 22.5%, Roguelite 21.6%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Platformer 12%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
- #30 99 Levels To Hell
67% matchMixed61% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Perma Death 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #31 Dangerous Galaxy
63% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Plankton
Windows
Dangerous Galaxy is a rogue-lite adventure focused on the freedom to create your ultimate spaceship while exploring procedurally generated star systems, and fighting various enemies and bosses to save the galaxy from evil.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Perma Death 18.4%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 15.6%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #32 HELLEVATORS
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kohl Meek
Windows
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Perma Death 14.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #33 Combat Cat
63% matchPositive91% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Brain BlockPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A fast-paced, side-scrolling, bullet hell with an inventory system where a player can upgrade their weapons and player stats to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Side Scroller 21.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Platformer 8.7%
- #34 Dizzy Rogues
63% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Perma Death 13.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #35 Ratsukade
61% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Studio TIM
Windows
Drag heavy gems, slay giant bugs, find mystical items and craft overpowered builds in this action packed physics based roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelike 12.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #36 GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabe
Windows
GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in frantic arcade combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Perma Death 16.9%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Platformer 9.1%
- #37 Spirits Abyss
63% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Perma Death 16%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%
- #38 Lost Soul
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abdallah Mohamed
Windows
Lost soul is a roguelite action-platformer. inspired by deadcells, and hades. You'll explore an ever-changing Tower with a 2D souls-lite combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Perma Death 22.2%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
- #39 Tower of Nod
63% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Indiana KufferPub: Tiny Abyss
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Tower of Nod, master sleep-based controls to manipulate falling blocks and build your path upward. Navigate shifting floors, deadly traps, and monsters in this action-roguelike deckbuilding platformer. Every run is unique—discover powerful relics and conquer the ever-changing tower.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Perma Death 18.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #40 FoE Remains
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 512 reviews2025
Dev: EmpaluPub: Love Muffin Publishing
Windows
Remains is a hardcore mix of platformer, 2D-shooter and roguelike with RPG elements. Travel around a post-apocalyptic world and explore its various corners, communicate with locals and help them, level up and fight enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons and magic.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Roguelike 10.5%, Exploration 10.5%
- #41 Thy Kingdom Crumble
64% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ascend the crumbling ruins of a fallen kingdom using the mouse to aim your jumps in this vertical platformer. Collect silver and acquire new abilities as you rocket, swing, teleport, fly, and claw your way to the top.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Roguelite 19.5%, Perma Death 17.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 8.1%
- #42 Feral Flowers
64% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: STARRIVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quick-fire permadeath platformer for hay fever haters
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Perma Death 23.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Roguelite 15.7%, Platformer 10%
- #43 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
63% 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 24.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #44 Rogue Knight
62% 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 23.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #45 Painted Peril
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Message Photon ABPub: Fennonauts
Windows
Take up the paintbrush and unleash the power of color with Sylvia the painter mage squirrel. Mix pigments, cast paint spells, and battle living rocks in a vibrant world of magic and adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Perma Death 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #46 Jetboard Joust
63% matchVery Positive82% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Perma Death 18%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #47 Threshold Warden
60% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: HugePixel
Windows
Upgrade your tower, place turrets and traps, defeat zombies, and collect souls to strengthen your weapons and defenses. Protect the crystal and the border of worlds at all costs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Side Scroller 22.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 7.1%
- #48 Slimeblade
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Monster Games
Windows
One weapon against the horde. Pick your favorite from 30+ and survive wave after wave in this roguelite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Perma Death 23.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Cute 4.4%
- #49 Wanderling
60% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Perma Death 22.3%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #50 Descentarium
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WelhodGames
Windows · Linux
Play as Kero, a determined frog trapped in a strange, enclosed world with no clear way out. This 2D roguelike platformer takes you deep into dark, shifting caves filled with hidden dangers, valuable resources, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.4%, 2D Platformer 21%, Roguelike 13.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #51 Rogue Tears
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LilyPub: guessImLily
Windows · Mac
Rogue Tears is a roguelite action platformer with a focus on creative item synergies. Simple on the surface but there's plenty to find for those willing to open their eyes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Side Scroller 13%, Roguelite 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Character Customization 10%
- #52 Mayhem Survivors: Animals
61% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Burak Demirci
Windows
Mayhem Survivors is an action rogue-like game, where you feed cute animals with various different foods in order to Survive. It is inspired by Survivors-like games and features 3 different game modes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Perma Death 20.5%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%
- #53 Rogueformer
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Daniels Šlosbergs
Windows
Rogueformer is a 2D, procedurally generated, platformer where a magical, living ice cube develops a range of unique perks that help it survive in a cruel, destructible environment, filled with all sorts of foes and curses.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 9.7%
- #54 A Wizard's Lizard
63% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 16.3%, Perma Death 11.5%, Procedural Generation 5.1%
- #55 Commander Tiberius Troubleson
60% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Jos_a.b
Windows
A roguelite platformer with powerful yet limited use spells that will force you to plan ahead. Play as a wizard with a gun, explore handcrafted levels full of secrets and rain fire upon your enemies. No spikes. No fall damage.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Perma Death 19.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #56 GoNNER
62% matchVery Positive81% of 1,337 reviews2016
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 24.2%, Platformer 14%, Perma Death 10.2%, Procedural Generation 5.5%
- #57 Deeplands
61% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Stasys
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the Deeplands, an ancient underground world harboring the remnants of a lost civilization. Fight and parkour your way through destructible caves and dungeons, acquire mysterious powers and tools to grow stronger and recover the ancient dwarven crown in this open-cave roguelike platformer!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Perma Death 23.3%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 9.8%
- #58 Lux mina
63% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: JOIS Games
Windows · Mac
In this unique roguelite platformer, you push through multiple randomly generated stages and fight against a variety of enemies. By enhancing your loadout and combining many different runes, you can create an individual playstyle.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Perma Death 17%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.3%
- #59 Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Odd Dreams DigitalPub: Secret Mode
Windows
The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 100+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation... or get Darwin'd trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Perma Death 17.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Character Customization 10.2%, Roguelike 9.3%