- #1 Skelly Selest
97% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.7%, Roguelite 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 8%, Indie 6.5%
- #2 Feral Fury
96% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Gore 12.6%, Action 8%
- #3 Bannerman
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: Armitage Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.8%, Gore 22.4%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 14%, Indie 11.5%
- #4 Rising Hell
95% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.1%, Roguelite 17.8%, Gore 15.7%, Action 10.4%, 2D 5.4%
- #5 Wayward Souls
94% 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 56.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action 15.1%, Indie 12.1%
- #6 Gutwhale
94% matchVery Positive93% of 144 reviews2020
Dev: Stuffed Wombat
Windows
Gutwhale is a roguelite about managing the space between you and your ammo, while fighting your way through a digestive system!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Action 30.5%, Indie 22.8%, Gore 10.6%, 2D 4.6%
- #7 Overture
93% 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 58.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Action 11.2%, Indie 9.6%, Adventure 7.7%
- #8 The Madness of Little Emma
92% matchVery Positive80% of 145 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 12.1%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 2.7%
- #9 Ruin of the Reckless
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.5%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 14.4%, Roguelite 11.5%, Indie 11.3%
- #10 Night of the Blood Moon
91% matchVery Positive89% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: Tyler McDermott
Windows · Mac · Linux
The darkness of the blood moon is here. Rise from the nightmares and take back the dream realm! Use unique weapons, grow your power, and destroy the charming creatures of the dream realm. Develop your skills, unlock pets, and defeat bosses who will challenge your strategy along side your skill.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Action 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #11 bit Dungeon
90% 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 56.5%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Roguelite 10.7%, Indie 9%
- #12 Still Not Dead
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 218 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 56.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 10.6%, Roguelite 7.7%, Indie 7.6%
- #13 TowerClimb
89% matchVery Positive92% of 410 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.9 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 45%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Roguelite 10.3%, Indie 8.2%, Gore 8.2%
- #14 Rift Keeper
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.3%, Roguelite 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.2%
- #15 Fresh Body
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,298 reviews2021
Dev: LOVIGAME
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Defeat your enemies , take their body parts to replace yours and become another strong boss yourself.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.3%, Gore 12.1%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 7.5%
- #16 bit Dungeon III
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 207 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
bitDungeonIII is a 2d action adventure game with rogue-lite elements. Randomly generated overworld and dungeons. Make allies with other players or kill them for their precious inventory items. Discover random items that greatly enhance and affect your character.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action 11.2%, Gore 10.1%, Adventure 9.9%
- #17 Spiritfall
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.7%, Roguelite 23.3%, Action 9%, 2D 5.9%
- #18 Blood Harvest 3
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Action 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 16.4%, Gore 13.1%
- #19 Katana ZERO
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,003 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.9%, Action 18.8%, Gore 13.3%, Indie 10.1%, 2D 6.9%
- #20 A Bastard's Tale
85% matchVery Positive81% of 392 reviews2015
Dev: No Pest Productions
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Indie 55%, Action 22.6%, Adventure 22.4%
- #21 Mute Crimson+
84% matchVery Positive91% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.
Why similar: Gore 20.7%, Action 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Adventure 16.2%, 2D 14.2%
- #22 Diehard Dungeon
83% 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 51.6%, Action 11.6%, Roguelite 9.9%, Gore 9.9%, Indie 8.8%
- #23 ScourgeBringer
80% matchVery Positive86% of 3,268 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action 16%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 12.2%
- #24 IGNOBLE
78% matchVery Positive82% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: Retromagine
Windows
Destroy enemies and harvest blood, bones, and marrow to grow stronger, unlock forbidden skills, and wipe out the Ignoble tyrants who dare threaten your master.
Why similar: Roguelite 31.2%, Gore 26.2%, Action 12.4%, Indie 11.7%, Adventure 10.3%
- #25 Rising Hell - Prologue
81% matchVery Positive82% of 117 reviews2020
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Welcome to the first layer of hell! Climb out from the ever-changing abyss while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons in this vertical platformer rogue-lite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Action 21.2%, Gore 17.2%, Indie 16%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #26 Risen Blade
77% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SatkPub: Karus
Windows
Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action 13.1%, 2D 3.7%
- #27 Spirits Abyss
79% matchVery Positive96% of 427 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 53.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action 9.4%, Indie 9.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #28 The Dungeoning
82% 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 62.7%, Action 13.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Indie 10.7%
- #29 Blasphemous
77% matchVery Positive90% of 66,776 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Gore 32%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Action 13%, Indie 11.3%, 2D 10.8%
- #30 Depths of Limbo
81% 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: Action 28.2%, Adventure 28%, Indie 22.3%, Gore 21.4%
- #31 In Celebration of Violence
78% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.5%, Roguelite 20.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.3%, 2D 6.2%
- #32 DEADBOLT
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,640 reviews2016
Dev: Hopoo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.7%, Gore 18.2%, Action 12.7%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 7.7%
- #33 Vampire of the Sands
79% 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 59.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action 18.9%
- #34 Foregone
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Indie 22.3%, Adventure 16.4%, 2D 15.5%, Roguelite 14.5%
- #35 Temple of Rust
74% matchVery Positive83% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: James MearmanPub: dev-zoo
Windows
Temple of Rust is a top-down action roguelike. Fight through the wastelands using your sling and various types of ammunition along with special boots for powerful jump attacks. Create unique attack combinations with special upgrades and blast your way to the multiple cores of corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.9%, Roguelite 18.9%, Gore 15.4%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.9%
- #36 Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
76% matchVery Positive86% of 358 reviews2015
Dev: Bread Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 7.3%
- #37 Katanaut
71% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.3%, Roguelite 18.2%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 7.6%
- #38 Dungeon Escape
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 915 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Gore 32.3%, Action 22.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 14.4%, 2D 12.7%
- #39 Dungreed
73% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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 54%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action 9.7%, Indie 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%
- #40 Mortal Sin
68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,883 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.9%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action 10.1%, Indie 8%, Gore 7%
- #41 Dragon Is Dead
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.3%, Roguelite 21.7%, Action 11.2%, 2D 5%, Indie 3.9%
- #42 Rhythm Fighter
73% matchVery Positive80% of 457 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!
Why similar: Roguelite 35.1%, Action 24.5%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 17.7%
- #43 Straimium Immortaly
74% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action 9.4%, Indie 7.4%
- #44 Castle of no Escape 2
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 458 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 56.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Action 10.5%, Indie 8.8%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #45 STRAFE: Gold Edition
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,455 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Roguelite 23.6%, Gore 16.2%, Action 13.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #46 Skeleton Boomerang
71% matchVery Positive96% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Skeleboom ProjectPub: Artisano
Windows
Skeleton Boomerang is a platformer where the hero, Hunter, must use an enchanted boomerang to put an end to an army of bony soldiers led by the voodoo master Mr. Saturday. Get high scores, collect upgrades, find secrets, and overcome many skeletal challenges!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 51.6%, Action 28.5%, Indie 19.9%
- #47 Nightmare: The Lunatic
69% matchVery Positive89% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.4%, Roguelite 20.7%, Action 9.2%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #48 Slain: Back from Hell
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,414 reviews2016
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.2%, Gore 27.1%, Action 19%, Indie 11.1%, 2D 8.6%
- #49 Bleed 2
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 910 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Action 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Indie 18.7%, 2D 6.4%
- #50 Infinitevania
65% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.7%, Action 24.2%, Indie 17.8%, Adventure 16.8%, 2D 13.5%
- #51 BUTCHER
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,408 reviews2016
Dev: Phobia Game StudioPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Why similar: Gore 31.9%, Action 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Indie 13.1%, 2D 9%
- #52 Ether Loop
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Action 22.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Indie 17.2%, Roguelite 16%
- #53 Dead Cells
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.2%, Roguelite 19%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 10.2%, 2D 6.7%
- #54 Catacomb Kids
68% matchVery Positive87% of 628 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 59.4%, Roguelite 19.3%, Action 9.6%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 3.1%
- #55 Eternal Step
70% 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: Indie 29.8%, Action 26.2%, Adventure 24.9%, Roguelite 19.1%
- #56 Vagante
66% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.9%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 6%
- #57 Hotline Miami
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 127,670 reviews2012
Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.8%, Gore 17.9%, Action 14.3%, Indie 9.1%, 2D 2.9%
- #58 Versebound
64% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.7%, Roguelite 23.1%, Action 12.2%, 2D 6%
- #59 Abalyte
69% matchMixed67% of 203 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 61%, Action 12%, Roguelite 8.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 6.1%
- #60 Elderand
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 813 reviews2023
Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Gore 43%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 16.5%, Indie 12.2%, 2D 11.5%