- #1 ...Vincent: Mansion of The Dead
97% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: MarinoDev
Windows · Linux
A twin stick shooter survivors-like with low-poly pixel art graphics and simple controls. Protect the ghost Winry from the Dark Lord's army. Let the soul harvest, Begin!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Action Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, PvE 7.5%
- #2 Eternal Survivor
96% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas Amorim
Windows
A fast paced twin stick shooter with roguelite elements. Trapped inside a dungeon room you must endure and survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #3 Bitty Knight
96% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: unklnik
Windows
A fast-paced, challenging 2D top-down mini-roguelike with random levels and 30+ powerups. No two plays are ever the same and completely free-to-play. Avoid the many perils, collect copious loot and slay the final boss to escape the mini dungeon in Bitty Knight...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.5%, Old School 11.1%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
- #4 Hack & Schlitz
95% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: RadGames
Windows
Hack & Schlitz is an epic random-generated Arcade-Roguelike game. Starting a run will spawn you in a 2d-Pixelstyle dungeon where you can decide what difficulty the next room has.
Why similar: Old School 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, 1990's 13.3%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #5 Champion Shift
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: SRG Studios
Windows
Unleash mighty Champions in this thrilling co-op bullet heaven. Shift into battle, create builds with unique abilities, and battle endless enemies to stop the Dominion's path of conquest. Rev through high octane missions, conquer epic bosses, and become an absolute legend!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #6 The Last Roll
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aspiro Games
Windows
Fast-paced 3D roguelike where you shoot through massive cube hordes. Unlock weapons and abilities, create powerful builds, and roll through a neon cyber-arena as the last sphere rising against the Cube regime to restore freedom.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, 1990's 12.2%
- #7 Ignitement
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sørb
Windows
As a fire shaman, descend into a meditative battle against your inner demons. Wield explosive fire magic in a rogue-lite inferno. Burn through hordes, gather coins, unlock upgrades, and master the flame.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #8 Plumbum
92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: JMAA Games
Windows
PLUMBUM is a retro top-down roguelike shooter where you'll have to survive the innumerable hordes of mooks and goons in the cursed corridors of this cursed game. Will you survive as long as you can, or will you die trying?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, 1990's 12%, Roguelike 10.2%, Old School 8.9%
- #9 Kami
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alfish Games
Windows
Embark on the ultimate adventure in "Kami," a game that seamlessly blends action-packed roguelike exploration with deep strategic elements. Navigate through ever-evolving dungeons, harness the power of unique pets through evolution, and unlock extraordinary abilities.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, PvE 8.4%
- #10 Aether
91% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: ORYgames
Windows · Linux
Embark on an electrifying topdown roguelite arpg adventure in Aether. Unleash elemental magic, defeat enemies with fast-paced combat, and conquer challenging boss battles. Unlock divine relics for unique power-ups to save the world in your own way. Are you ready to become a legend?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 10.9%, PvE 10.6%
- #11 Helmscape
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wysh
Windows
Lead a party of fantasy heroes in action-packed battles...in SNAKE formation! Choose your party and venture forth into an ever-changing world as you discover new heroes and find better loot to keep gearing up.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #12 Brother Brother
89% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Patrick VanMackelbergPub: None
Windows
You awake in a small world, in the small house that you share with your brother. His bed is cold and empty, and there’s no sign of his whereabouts. Something doesn’t feel right. Explore the land and gear up, finding your brother is going to be no walk in the park.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Retro 13.5%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #13 Lone Warrior
88% 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 22.8%, Roguelite 17.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, RPG 10%, Retro 5.7%
- #14 The Nightwatch
87% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Astrow Games
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through hordes of monsters in this challenging 2D roguelite. Explore the dark rooms of the wizard tower, unearth and make the most out of the upgrades, talent trees and items available to push through the attack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, PvE 8.3%
- #15 Arcane Siege
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simon Sjöling
Windows
Aracane Siege is a action RPG game under development.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, PvE 7.1%
- #16 Rogue: Genesia
84% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, PvE 9.5%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #17 Backpack Survivors
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CM Game Studio
Windows
Fight off swarms of monsters, fill your backpack with various weapons and items and battle your way through powerful bosses! Each run is different as you level up your character and unlock new weapons, items and relics. Improve your strength by using a powerful talent tree or change your subclass.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.6%, Old School 12.9%, Roguelite 12%, PvE 10%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #18 Elemental Adventure
85% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ZathGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an action packed adventure! Elemental Adventure is a fast paced build-oriented ARPG. Featuring 8 distinct classes each with 12 unique skills, all with their own progression trees. Craft powerful gems to further customize endless possible combinations and face the ultimate challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, PvE 9.9%
- #19 Carouspell
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vera Games
Windows
Carouspell is a dark fantasy roguelite bullet heaven where you wield revolving magic to slay hordes of monsters. Spin your Spell Chamber, collect ancient relics and assemble god-slaying combinations to survive the deepest pits of despair.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, PvE 10.8%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #20 Cappu Dungeon
83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Soul Steal Studio
Windows
Cappu Dungeon is a skill-building action roguelite where you equip skills to wipe out hordes of enemies. Buy, Combine, and Synergize Skills to create your own unique build. Conquer the dungeon through strategic choices!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #21 Rogue Samurai: Prologue
82% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
Experience intense roguelite action in Rogue Samurai: Prologue. Play as a legendary samurai fighting relentless waves of enemies in this free version. Master your skills, unlock abilities, and face epic boss battles in your quest for survival.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #22 Bullet Express
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Gems
Windows · Linux
Merge and upgrade your weapons as you retake the Bullet Express!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 17.1%, Old School 13.2%, Action 5.8%
- #23 Sidequest Survivors
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Level One Quest
Windows
Sidequest Survivors is a bullet-heaven roguelite where you control wacky characters, mow down waves of magical creatures, and tackle sidequests. Choose from a variety of weapons and create builds that match your playstyle.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, PvE 8.9%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #24 Risk it Little Biscuit
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Civo
Windows
Crush endless waves of enemies! Level up, unlock characters, and upgrade your weapons to create crazy and unique builds while you fight through waves — all leading up to the ultimate showdown against the final boss!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, PvE 12.9%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #25 HellEscape
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: RogoNess
Windows
HellEscape is a 2D bullet hell with auto-fire and roguelike elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10.4%, Old School 10.1%
- #26 A Storm Unsung
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Clouds of Glass Games
Windows
An action rogue-lite with a multitude of characters, procedural generation, multiple difficulty levels that change more than just numbers, and an AI named Glass's Eyes that directs the pace of combat and the frequency of random events.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, PvE 12%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #27 Bat Blitz
78% matchPositive83% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Beef Dust Studios
Windows
Bat Blitz is a fast paced, top down shooter, roguelike where you have to kill bats to stay alive as long as possible.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, Old School 11%, Arcade 8%
- #28 Kaiju Catastrophe
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Crush, smash, and eat thousands of enemies showing humanity what the meaning of destruction is! Kaiju Catastrophe is an arcade game with roguelite mechanics. Mutate devastating weapons, unlock permanent evolutions, and wreak havoc with a variety of monsters to tear humanity apart!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Retro 10.4%, PvE 9.7%
- #29 Farmer Defense
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Proxid
Windows · Linux
Grow crops and defend your farm from wild animals trying to get their taste buds on your hard grown crops. Survive entire day for bonus harvest and unlock new Farms. Upgrade your Farm and your Equipment to take on Harder and Bigger Farms.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, PvE 11.4%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #30 Debugging Hero
76% matchVery Positive90% of 260 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #31 Rift Saviours
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YYakoDev
Windows
Rift Saviours is a sword-fighting roguelite where you battle endless waves of enemies. Survive longer to earn upgrades that offer great build customization. Step into the rift and fight for your survival!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 12.1%, Retro 11.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.8%
- #32 The Spellswapper
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Tygrak
Windows
The Spellswapper is an arcade roguelite where you use spells to defeat waves of enemies. Command an ever-moving arsenal of spells. Swap out old spells for new ones after each wave, crafting a unique magical repertoire in every run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 20.7%, PvE 9.5%, Magic 8.6%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #33 10MIN HEROES
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Akira Abe
Windows
A 2D pixel survival game where you defeat waves of enemies and aim for the goal. Face over 50 types of enemies, wield 20+ unique weapons, and grow stronger as you progress through each stage. "Become stronger and reach the goal!"
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, 1990's 16.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action 5.5%
- #34 Shadows of Rogue: The Sorcerer's Curse
76% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Blueace Studios
Windows
In this roguelite game, you'll face increasingly hordes of enemies and formidable bosses, all while discovering an array of valuable items and surprises along the way. Inspired by medieval themes and RPGs. Prepare for a casual yet intensely challenging gaming experience!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, 1990's 14.6%, Roguelike 12%, Old School 8%
- #35 Crimson Loop
74% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Nathan
Windows
Fight your way through waves of increasingly frenzied hordes of monsters! Earning Upgrades, Powerups, And Abilities. All in a mysterious yet satisfying Adventure! To uncover the mysterious story behind your origins, The Loop, and much more.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 9.6%, PvE 9.5%
- #36 Hex.Plan.X
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Fandango
Windows
Retro-style sci-fi top-down shooter and strategy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, 1990's 19.7%, PvE 13.5%, Old School 8.3%, Action Roguelike 7.8%
- #37 Berserk Mode
73% matchVery Positive94% of 237 reviews2023
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Berserk Mode is a visceral time-attack fantasy rogue-lite. Become the Berserker and wade into a dungeon battlefield swarming with monsters. Unleash the absurd power of your Beast in a storm of blood and gibs. Prepare to enter Berserk Mode.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Retro 13.4%, Roguelite 12.8%, PvE 10.7%
- #38 Super Smash Asteroids
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Switchback
Windows
"Super Smash Asteroids" is a high-speed, twin-stick, top-down, rogue-like space shooter. Choose from 6 unique ships, upgrade with 70+ items & blast through epic bosses. Level up for intense, action-packed battles in a futuristic universe. Buckle up for a thrilling journey to glory!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, 1990's 13.6%, Roguelike 13%, Arcade 9.6%
- #39 TOREROWA
71% matchMixed40% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Asobimo, Inc.
Windows
Explore dungeons in your spare time! Roguelike dungeon RPG with a party of up to 3 players to challenge dungeons!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16%, Dragons 13.6% ★, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #40 SUPER SHAPESHOOTER
71% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Wojtek Rak
Windows
SUPER SHAPESHOOTER is a fast-paced, top-down, stylized action game. Take on relentless waves of enemy shapes as you fight for survival. Save up your credits, make risky choices, and construct the perfect build to make your way through to the end and defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, PvE 9.5%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #41 Floops Big House Adventure
73% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Buttery Games
Windows
Shoot, loot, and toot your way through Saturday morning cartoon inspired Floops Big House Adventure! This love letter to 90's and Nickelodeon cartoon style will have you rolling with laughter as you defeat hordes of evil monsters and giant disgusting bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, 1990's 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 11.5%, Arcade 8.7%
- #42 Kioku
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: S4TODDORA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reclaim the memories you lost, fight for what is rightfully yours. Explore worlds that seem familiar but not quite. You progress through places that resembles memories you once had. Push forward until you find the reason you're here.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 19.5%, PvE 15.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Arcade 11.3%
- #43 Rogue Samurai
72% matchMixed55% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.8%
- #44 Vermis Orbita
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Ethan RobichauxPub: Vultive Entertainment
Windows
Vermis Orbita is a fast-paced, wave based, action game where you control a Dragon-God who has the power to utilize orbiting objects as weaponry to fight off swarms of enemies.
Why similar: Dragons 25.4% ★, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Top-Down 9%, Retro 7.3%
- #45 Artifact Seeker: Resurrection
70% matchVery Positive82% of 746 reviews2024
Dev: Lynkpin Game
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. Aurorium continent is just a board of gods game. You can obtain artifacts by slaying enemies. How to use the power of artifacts, to play the game of gods? To end the game ? Or just be a god yourself. Artifact Seeker, Your choice.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelite 14%, PvE 8.3%
- #46 The Last Humble Bee
71% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Jacob Weersing
Windows
The Last Humble Bee is a cartoony survivors-like with a lot of heart. Explore a pixelated open world, cast bumble bee magic, and slash through demonic bugs to uncover what happened to all the bumble bees.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Retro 9.1%
- #47 Blast Head
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basement RiftPub: Proteus Interactive
Windows
Blast Head is a fast-paced action roguelite/bullet heaven with absurd weapons, powerful runes, and non-linear weapon skill trees. Dive into 10–30 minute runs, discover wild synergies, and unleash chaos across alien arenas.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.3%
- #48 King Island 3
70% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Ageofgames
Windows
Embark on the final chapter of the King Island Franchise and venture into new depths, discover the Lost City and encounter Lola the Enchantress, you are no longer alone, Kaptivo!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, 1990's 14.4%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #49 Tyrant's Realm
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: 1990's 18.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Retro 12%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #50 Spellshaper
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gameshaper Studio
Windows
Spellshaper is a fast-paced action roguelike blending hack-and-slash combat with deep ability customization. Choose from a vast arsenal of weapons, items, abilities and modifiers to create unique and increasingly powerful combinations. Battle against relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13.8%, PvE 9.5%
- #51 Nightmare Arts
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MundanePixel
Windows
Nightmare Arts is a top down arcade inspired roguelike where you must explore a dangerous afterlife equipped with nothing but magical paint.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arcade 11%
- #52 Gems Of Evolution
68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Keep The Engine Games
Windows
Gems of Evolution is a top-down action roguelite featuring 4 elements, 4 races and 4 classes. Choose your unique hero from diverse combinations like Human-Warrior-Fire. Fight, make various builds with skills, items and evolutions and try to survive 30 wave!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #53 Magic Monster Slasher
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BloomFrost Games
Windows
Enter the battlefield of "Magic Monster Slasher", an intense round-based combat game that tests your strategic skills and quick decisions. Choose your abilities, arm yourself, and prepare to face waves of relentless enemies with only one goal: to defeat you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Hack and Slash 23%, Roguelike 14.5%, PvE 9.9%, RPG 8.4%
- #54 Project Survivor
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: PaulJangPub: JR_Games
Windows
A retro style game that can be played in 2D platformer mode and top-down mode. Hunt monsters, collect coins, and buy weapons to become stronger. Play with 3-classes and a variety of weapons. Enjoy cute retro style pixel art that you see on a nostalgic CRT monitor filter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, 1990's 16.5%, Old School 12.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
- #55 The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2022
Dev: Plow Games LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games.
Why similar: Dragons 20.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.7%, 1990's 16.9%, Old School 11.5%, Arcade 9%
- #56 Southern Legends - The Temple Defenders
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Master the arcane arts of magic and mow down hundreds of dark spawns. Defend the ancient temple and its treasures till dawn! Temple Defenders is a casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can mean either you will survive or perish the night. Gather gold and upgrade your skills/stats.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, PvE 9.8%
- #57 Dustbound
65% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nordman
Windows · Linux
Dustbound is a deckbuilding survivors-like roguelite where you build your deck by finding lost treasure. Between waves of monsters take time to upgrade your cards and shape your character’s build—then dive back into the fight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 15.8%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Retro 10.7%
- #58 Sacrilegious
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hauntfire Studios
Windows
As a powerful female warrior, travel to new sections with different maps in each section, defeat enemies, collect loot and improve your equipment. Survive in this ever-changing world using strategy and skills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 13%, Hack and Slash 12.8%
- #59 God Bless Your Sword
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CO123
Windows
"God Bless Your Sword" is an action rougelite game where you will face waves of incoming enemies in the arena, they will become stronger over time, and only by making the right choices can you carve out a way out.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 12.7%, Top-Down 6.7%