- #1 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 448,714 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 159.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 84.3%, Indie 11.4%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive top-down roguelike that mirrors the dark atmosphere and procedural item-based progression found in Razenroth.
- #2 Wayward Souls
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 236 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 48.8%, RPG 28.1%, Action 12.6%, Indie 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, atmospheric world with deep RPG elements and challenging action-roguelike combat.
- #3 Dungeon Souls
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 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 53.6%, RPG 26.4%, Action 9.4%, Indie 7.8%, Top-Down 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a nearly identical gameplay loop, focusing on top-down dungeon exploration with heavy RPG character growth.
- #4 Monolith
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 358 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished top-down shooter that emphasizes tight movement and roguelike mechanics in a challenging environment.
- #5 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
94% matchVery Positive94% of 13,091 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.2%, Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Action 10%, Indie 8.7%, Top-Down 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep RPG customization and intense top-down shooting mechanics that reward tactical play and build variety.
- #6 Enter the Gungeon
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,726 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 76.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Action 7.3%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A premier top-down shooter that excels in procedural generation and varied weapon-based combat.
- #7 99 Levels To Hell
94% matchMixed60% 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 53.8%, RPG 21.5%, Action 13.4%, Indie 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed, dark-themed top-down roguelike shooter that mirrors the arcade-like intensity of Razenroth.
- #8 Nuclear Throne
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,764 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 59.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action 7.3%, Indie 7.1%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-packed roguelike that captures the chaotic intensity of top-down shooting.
- #9 Enlightenment
92% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.8%, Action 13.9%, RPG 12.1%, Indie 10.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and exploration in a challenging world.
- #10 Void Raiders
91% 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 55.4%, RPG 23.9%, Action 11.3%, Indie 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on top-down shooting mechanics and procedural dungeon layouts.
- #11 Hero Siege
90% matchMixed67% of 47,195 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.6 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 52.2%, RPG 24.1%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic RPG progression with top-down roguelike combat and a distinct pixel-art aesthetic.
- #12 Heroes of Loot
89% matchMixed69% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Action 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, arcade-style dungeon crawling with a focus on quick combat and loot collection.
- #13 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
88% matchVery Positive85% of 2,903 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Action 7.4%, Indie 7.3%, Top-Down 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, dark, and highly challenging top-down shooter experience with a focus on survival.
- #14 Diehard Dungeon
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.6%, RPG 22.8%, Action 12.1%, Indie 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes loot and action-oriented combat in a dark setting.
- #15 Neon Chrome
87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,178 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down 9.9%, RPG 9.8%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with significant RPG elements, destructible environments, and persistent character upgrades.
- #16 Hammerwatch
86% matchVery Positive89% of 6,511 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: RPG 50.4%, Indie 20.2%, Action 19%, Top-Down 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on classic top-down dungeon crawling with strong RPG progression and cooperative play.
- #17 SKIPCHASER
86% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: PonywolfPub: Ponywolf, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SKIPCHASER is a story-driven sci-fi fantasy shooter with procedural missions, deep weapon customization and action/adventure elements.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.7%, RPG 29.5%, Action 13.5%, Indie 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that incorporates RPG elements and procedural generation for a varied experience.
- #18 NeuroVoider
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 909 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.3%, RPG 20.7%, Action 12%, Indie 9.4%, Top-Down 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes deep loot systems and build customization within a roguelike structure.
- #19 Risk of Rain (2013)
83% matchVery Positive93% of 29,832 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 72.5%, Action 10.3%, Indie 9.5%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D action-roguelike that relies on heavy RPG itemization and scaling difficulty.
- #20 Rush Rover
84% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down shooter that features roguelike progression and challenging enemy encounters.
- #21 Shadow of the Depth
82% matchMixed70% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.7%, RPG 20.8%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with a dark fantasy aesthetic and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat.
- #22 Danger Gazers
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 71 reviews2020
Dev: DIG Games
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 68.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Action 8.9%, Indie 8.5%, Top-Down 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic top-down shooter that utilizes roguelike elements to create a unique path each run.
- #23 Tesla vs Lovecraft
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,237 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.7%, RPG 17.8%, Action 15.4%, Top-Down 14.8%, Indie 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An intense top-down shooter that blends supernatural themes with fast-paced, arcade-style action.
- #24 Crimsonland
81% matchVery Positive92% of 3,128 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, Action 20.2%, RPG 19.4%, Top-Down 18.8%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that focuses on surviving against overwhelming odds with various power-ups.
- #25 Wanted Shadows
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.6%, RPG 23.8%, Top-Down 12.2%, Action 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell style action-roguelike that focuses on intense combat and procedural level design.
- #26 Platformines
79% matchMixed67% of 332 reviews2014
Dev: Magiko GamingPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 75.5%, Action 12.1%, Indie 7.5%, RPG 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelike that blends platforming with RPG character progression and procedural exploration.
- #27 Hell Shooter
78% matchVery Positive80% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: 天河(TH Game)
Windows
Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that combines dungeon-crawling with hack-and-slash elements in a dark, hostile environment.
- #28 bit Dungeon
77% matchVery Positive88% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.2%, RPG 24.4%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8.8%
- #29 Depths of Limbo
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Evgiz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Depths of Limbo is a difficult action roguelike with a dark theme. The fast-paced combat is spiced up with a variety of unique items and weapons found throughout the procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41.2%, Action 32.3%, Indie 26.5%
- #30 Hell Shooter
74% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.1%, RPG 27.7%, Action 10.2%
- #31 Dark Light: Survivor
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 352 reviews2026
Dev: Mirari&Co.
Windows
Dark Light: Survivor is a dark sci-fi action roguelike with ARPG loot and third-person shooter combat. Switch anytime between top-down view and TPS aiming as you build weapons, skills, and classes across brutal multiverse runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action 13.9%, RPG 13.8%
- #32 Trash Squad
76% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Enitvare
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements. Stand up for the fight against hordes of monsters in over a dozen randomly generated levels.
Why similar: Action 58.1%, Indie 41.9%
- #33 Vzerthos: The Heir of Thunder
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2017
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Vzerthos is a 2D isometric old-school techno-fantasy styled Top-Down Shooter. Player's arsenal includes skills of the Thunder God's heir and three types of guns - use them to slice and dice, burn and blow up your enemies!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.5%, Top-Down 22.2%, Action 17.6%, Indie 14.8%
- #34 Runehaven
72% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2026
Dev: Cikoria Studio
Windows
Runehaven is an atmospheric roguelike dungeon crawler with an immersive magic system where you craft your own spells. Explore a mysterious procedurally generated world.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #35 Overture
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.3%, RPG 22.5%, Action 10.7%, Indie 9.5%
- #36 Darkblade Ascent
71% matchVery Positive81% of 556 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.7%, RPG 25.8%, Action 11.5%
- #37 One More Dungeon
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 666 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.4%, RPG 28.4%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.7%
- #38 The Dungeoning
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.1%, RPG 25.3%, Action 11.4%, Indie 9.2%
- #39 Malignant Survivors
73% matchMixed63% of 312 reviews2024
Dev: Eren Aydin
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Action Roguelike 32.4%, Top-Down 17.2%, Action 14.6%
- #40 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 368 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 76.2%, Action 21.2%, Indie 2.5%
- #41 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
70% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, RPG 23.5%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.3%
- #42 MYRIAD DEATH
69% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down 9.5%, Action 7.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #43 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
67% matchVery Positive88% of 6,322 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.5%, RPG 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down 10.8%, Action 8.1%
- #44 Pape Rangers
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
Windows
"Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, RPG 15.7%, Action 11.3%
- #45 Cube Destroyer
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,161 reviews2016
Dev: Freedomize Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Indie 40.4%, Action 32.7%, Top-Down 26.9%
- #46 Nyran Survivors
69% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.9%, Action 12.6%, RPG 11.7%, Top-Down 11.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #47 Sunken
72% matchMixed56% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Hit the Crow
Windows · Linux
Action RPG meets Roguelike in this atmospheric dungeon crawler. Spawned by two hardcore gamers, Sunken will constantly test your ability to adapt to a situation while it takes you through a dark journey of the one that has sinned.
Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Action 26.1%, Indie 20.5%
- #48 Bloodshed
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,910 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 82.4%, Action 17.6%
- #49 ReversEstory
68% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 74.7%, Action 14.7%, Indie 10.5%
- #50 Star of Providence
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,362 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 64.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, Action 11.7%, Indie 10.6%
- #51 Eternal Step
71% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: RPG 51.9%, Indie 20.5%, Action 17.4%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #52 Rogue Stormers
69% matchMixed69% of 990 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 86.4%, Action 13.6%
- #53 NETHER DUNGEONS
65% matchVery Positive83% of 434 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 71.7%, Top-Down 13.9%, Action 11.3%, Indie 3.1%
- #54 Fracturefront
64% matchVery Positive95% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: 梦行志远
Windows
Fracturefront is a fantasy-themed third-person 3D action Roguelike. Centered on random equipment, it delivers highly variable, deeply strategic, and thrilling combat through unique character skill synergies. From barren deserts to tech planets, every rift traversal is a life-or-death gamble.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.2%, RPG 24.3%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8.2%
- #55 Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn
65% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: MrDoth
Windows
Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.5%, RPG 37.6%, Action 13.9%
- #56 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54%, RPG 23.4%, Action 13.3%, Indie 9.3%