- #1 Instant Dungeon!
97% matchVery Positive87% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: With The Love StudiosPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.1%, Action 13%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%
- #2 Castle of no Escape 2
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.5%, Action 7.2%, Roguelite 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Retro 6.9%
- #3 PLONG
95% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Rob GrossPub: Henry's House
Windows
Roguelike brick-breaking arcade game. Wreak havoc as a rogue virus in the distant year of 1998.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.9%, Roguelite 18.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 9.7%, Action 8.9%
- #4 Rogue Stache
94% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2019
Dev: WubsGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Rogue Stache is an action-adventure platforming roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Rogue Legacy, Risk of Rain, and Magicite. Explore vast interstellar dungeons and defeat hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.7%, Roguelite 20.3%, Action 11.3%, Indie 6.6%, Retro 6%
- #5 The Deepest House
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Mr. Thee
Windows · Mac
A sleek 'n' squishy top-down 3D roguelike action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.4%, Roguelite 19.4%, Action 11.5%, Indie 8.7%
- #6 Exurgo
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Finite Games
Windows
Exurgo is a rogue-lite shooter built for roomscale VR. Fight your way up the Spire, an alien space elevator. Find secrets, collect power-ups and defeat bosses. Careful, each death will send you back to the start, but let you upgrade for your next ascent. Can you destroy the Spire and save the world?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 65%, Roguelite 15%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.6%
- #7 Still Not Dead
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Glove Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.2%, Action 8.4%, Roguelite 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Indie 6%
- #8 Roguebreaker
91% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: The World Outside
Windows
A roguelike twist on Breakout, just like you remember with a thick coat of 80s slathered on top. It's fast, it's juicy, it's vapourwave, it's small, it's Roguebreaker! How many bricks will you break in this arcade game?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, Classic 12.3% ★, Action 10.5%, Indie 8.2%, Retro 6.7%
- #9 Riptale
91% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Super God
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.9%
- #10 Bard's Gold
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action 9.7%, Difficult 9%, Indie 7.8%
- #11 Danger Gazers
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Shotx
Windows · Linux
Danger Gazers is a post-apocalyptic roguelite top-down shooter where you pave your own path. The choices you make will decide your fate, it will either turn you into the new ruler or... the ashes to be windswept away.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Action 6.6%, Indie 6.1%
- #12 Cooking Survivor
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Waterpie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle hordes of hungry customers, create the meals they want, and serve them within the time limit to keep them happy. Will you survive the entire shift, or will you disappoint your customers?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.4%, Roguelite 19%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.2%, Retro 7.3%
- #13 GALAK-Z
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 549 reviews2015
Dev: 17-BIT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brand New features!! The Void DLC offers endless gameplay, Online Leaderboards, and a Daily Challenge that allows players to compete worldwide for the top score. Anime inspired 2D space combat simulation at its best! GALAK-Z is a modern, A.I.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.8%, Space 13.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.5%
- #14 Thy Kingdom Crumble
87% 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 45.6%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action 13.8%, Indie 10.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #15 Obsidian Crown
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Pipkin Studios Limited
Windows
‘Obsidian Crown’ is a top-down, roguelite shooter for Windows / PC that doesn't require the player to kill everything in sight! Featuring Pixel graphics and a unique ‘karma’ game mechanic, Obsidian Crown challenges each player to find the right balance of weapons in order to complete the game, save planet Earth, and rescue your beloved...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.2%, Roguelite 24.1%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #16 sphereFACE
86% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: VoxelStorm
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
sphereFACE is a retro-styled 3D vector shooter, wrapped around the inside of a sphere. An unashamedly abstract shooter that ranges from slow, strategic sniping to frantic rock-dodging action, with roguelike elements of exploration, progression, discovery and permadeath.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Retro 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%, Difficult 8.1%
- #17 Iglacia
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Goopoe
Windows
In this drawing-based roguelite, play as a penguin with a stash of powerful crystals to fight off hordes of enemies by drawing and shooting your way to victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.6%, Roguelite 22.7%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Indie 4.2%
- #18 Hello, Lucia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Annulus Games
Windows · Mac
Bullet Hell x Rogue-like! "Hello, Lucia" is a game that mixes bullet hell shooter with rogue-like elements. Collect relics to strengthen your ship, mow down hordes of enemies, and break through randomly generated stages!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.4%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Score Attack 6%
- #19 Catacomb Kids
84% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.4%, Roguelite 20.5%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6.9%, Difficult 5.2%
- #20 DON'T DIE!
83% matchPositive88% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: DEKLAZON
Windows
Find a key...Open the door.TRY DON'T DIE!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Difficult 6.3%
- #21 Vampire of the Sands
82% matchMixed65% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: HomphPub: Homph LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Vampire of the Sands is a punishing action dungeon-crawler with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.4%, Roguelite 25.6%, Action 17.1%
- #22 Rogue Rocks
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: AUX-IN Games
Windows · Linux
Rogue Rocks is a space rocks shoot-em-up with minimalist roguelite elements. Blast your way to the center of a procedurally generated galaxy before you get caught!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Roguelite 15%, Action 12.6%, Indie 10.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #23 Rogue'n Roll
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Pierre Brengues
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Rogue'n Roll is a fast paced roguelike top-down shooter. Kill nasty monsters, get rewarded !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 66%, Action 12.9%, Roguelite 9.3%, Indie 6.9%, Fast-Paced 4.9%
- #24 Void Raiders
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Tryzna83
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Void Raiders is "radical" top down rogue-lite shmup, with permanent character progression, character centric gameplay and never ending carnage in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action 11.3%, Indie 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #25 Whimsical Quest
80% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Stealthygolem
Windows
Whimsical Quest is a retro action roguelite adventure with enough nostalgia to entertain the old-schoolers. Fight through randomized maps, collect over 50 items, unlock different characters, collect pets to fight with you and prepare to destroy the typical evil one that won't be revealed until you meet him. Classic.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.9%, Action 15.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Retro 11.1%
- #26 Kelipot
79% matchVery Positive85% of 816 reviews2020
Dev: Unlimited Fly Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A mysterious plague befell ancient Celephais. What choices await the twins lost in the chaos? The Roguelite action-platformer Kelipot is here! With a rich story experience, frame-by-frame animations and hand-illustrated 2D visuals. Explore and uncover the truth beneath this twisted world!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 65.8%, Action 13.9%, Indie 10.3%, Roguelite 5.4%, Difficult 4%
- #27 Pixelpunk XL
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: Mykhail Konokh
Windows
Pixelpunk XL is a pixelated old school first person shooter with rogue-like game mechanics set in sci-fi environment.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.8%, Action 9.5%, Roguelite 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Indie 7%
- #28 TowerClimb
78% matchVery Positive92% of 403 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.5%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 7.5%
- #29 Flinthook
78% 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 49.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Action 9.1%, Indie 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #30 Zoratharion
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BlopeurPub: TGGAMES
Windows
Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.7%, Action 11.1%, Roguelite 10.6%, Space 9.3%, Arcade 6.4%
- #31 TumbleSeed
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Benedict FritzPub: aeiowu
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%
TumbleSeed is a deceptively deep roguelike about balancing a seed up a dangerous and ever-changing mountain.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 9.1%, Difficult 8.7%
- #32 Pylon: Rogue
76% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: QuantumSquid Interactive
Windows
Take all of the combat of an Action-RPG and cram it into a non-stop action game with RPG character progression, add a bit of satire, and just one life to make it to the end, and that’s Pylon: Rogue.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Action 11.9%, Indie 8.6%
- #33 RANDOBOUNCE
74% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Eagle Studio
Windows
RANDOBOUNCE is a fast-paced, arcade, score-attack roguelike where you bounce uncontrollably while crafting the most ridiculous, overpowered weapon possible. Survive, rack up points, and let the chaos unfold!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Roguelite 17.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #34 To the Core
75% matchMixed68% of 236 reviews2018
Dev: NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
To the Core is a roguelite action-platforming speedrunner. Run, jump and dash your way through levels filled with obstacles and hazards. Fight through heaps of enemies to save your father and set record times.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 67.7%, Roguelite 10.2%, Difficult 7.2%, Action 7%, Indie 6.9%
- #35 Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队
75% matchVery Positive92% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: DG Games Workshop
Windows
A retro arcade style Top down shooting game. Shooting them with a machine gun, blasting them with missiles, dashing them with a vehicle, whipping them with an energy chain, or burning them with a napalm...No matter how you get it done, “ALIEN BUGS MUST DIE!”
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Roguelite 19%, Action 9.9%, Difficult 8.5%, Indie 8.1%
- #36 异界之门 D-World Gate
74% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: TSUKUYOMIC
Windows
A roguelite game where the player controls the actions and the character automatically attacks. Control the brave with different talents, survive the fight with monsters and enrich their own profession composition, become a master of all profession, defeat the Kings of the undead in this world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.5%, Roguelite 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 7.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #37 Dreamscaper
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,143 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.7%, Roguelite 22.6%, Action 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Indie 6.4%
- #38 Lone Warrior
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Noob
Windows · Mac
Lone Warrior is a fast-paced action roguelite about 1-on-1 reaction battles. Dodge enemy attacks, strike in short openings and spend the gold you keep after death to unlock new spells, stats and items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.2%, Roguelite 18.8%, Action 11%, Indie 7.5%, Arcade 4.9%
- #39 Neophyte
72% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.5%, Roguelite 19.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #40 INTERSTELLAR ROGUE
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
Interstellar Rogue is a Sci-Fi Rogue-like where you go on a one Ship mission to destroy The ultimate Robot enemy of humanity. It's inspired by various Retro greats such as lander, Metroid and Rogue.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Space 9.8%
- #41 Spaß Taxi
72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: ScaniX
Windows
Spaß Taxi (Spaß is German for "fun") is a fun retro arcade game where you bring passengers from one station to another in a flying, rotating taxi. It's a clone of the classic game "Space Taxi" from 1984 with a modernized gameplay using physics and more freedom of movement.
Why similar: Retro 18.2%, Classic 17.9% ★, Action 16.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%
- #42 RKR - Rush Kill Repeat
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Filip Budd
Windows
You're bleeding out. Every kill adds seconds. Survive a top-down, procedurally generated maze where time is your primary enemy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 9.7%, Procedural Generation 6.8%
- #43 Hel Survivor
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KHQ
Windows
Smite demons, collect holy power-ups, and turn Hel into a pixelated fireworks show in this chaotic Survivor game! Play as a ridiculously determined holy knight auto-blasting through hordes of the damned. Simple controls, massive screen-clearing combos, and enough divine fire to make demons cry.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.6%, Roguelite 18.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #44 Wayward Souls
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.3%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action 13.6%, Indie 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #45 Bunker Punks
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 437 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Robot Dinosaur
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bunker Punks is a fast paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future. Run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies, weapons and armor. Customize your bunker, train your gang and tear down the corporate government.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action 8.9%, Retro 7%, Indie 6.4%
- #46 Slime Coming
69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: AstrOrz
Windows
Slimes have invaded the world! 6 heroes have to save the world and investigate the cause. Slime Coming is a casual game with light rogue-like elements and survivor type. Fully automatic attack, through upgrades, strengthen your hero and defeat slimes and monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Action 12.5%, 1980s 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #47 ROBOT RECKONING
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sophie's Games
Windows
This is a hardcore physics-action game that rewards skillful maneuvering and tactical thinking with satisfying, robot-smashing action! Survive long enough to learn about secret AI society, and discover the truth behind the ROBOT RECKONING.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Difficult 11.7%, Physics 8.4%, Arcade 8.1%
- #48 Super Mutant Alien Assault
70% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: CybernatePub: Surprise Attack
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.8%, Action 11%, Space 7.9%, Retro 7.6%, Indie 7%
- #49 ABYSS CRAWLERS plus
69% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: YANEURAGAMES
Windows
A little girl Lily explores around the dungeon with beating monsters. Let's beat the monsters with robot, sword, gun and trained body. roguelike action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.8%, Action 16.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Indie 11.9%
- #50 Hat'venture
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Geloz Games
Windows
Jumping into a hole may not be the best idea, but your hair has been stolen. Master the powers of hats and get it back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.8%, Roguelite 20.4%, Action 15.5%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #51 弹弹:弹幕基因| DanDan: Danmaku Gene | DDD
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mentind
Windows
Choose teammates, collect modules, and build unique character cards! Danmaku Gene(DDD) is a multi-character bullet heaven shooter with light roguelike elements. Team up, customize, and face endless challenges—beating the boss is only the beginning!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 83.8%, Indie 5.6%, Roguelite 5.5%, Action 5%
- #52 GoNNER
68% 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 43.2%, Roguelite 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Difficult 7.5%, Indie 7.3%
- #53 Rogues Like Us
67% 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 58.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action 11%, Difficult 7.5%, Indie 6.7%
- #54 Dungreed
66% 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 46.9%, Roguelite 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 8%, Difficult 5.9%
- #55 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
65% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 8.9%, Action 8.2%
- #56 Ultra Pong
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ruzen00
Windows
A high-speed arcade roguelite where classic physics meet insane abilities. Deflect the ball, survive intense boss fights, and combine 100+ active and passive skills to break the game. Every run makes you stronger. Your goal? Become unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Arcade 11.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Physics 10.2%, Retro 10%
- #57 Mysterious Space
68% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Ben Hendel-DoyingPub: benmakesgames.com
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Mysterious Space is a rogue-like side-scrolling action space shooter. Explore alien worlds for the fuel and equipment you'll need to survive the mysterious Sector ZZ-Omega-9...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.6%, Action 14.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Indie 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #58 UnderMine
65% 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 58%, Roguelite 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.5%