Games Like Rising Hell

Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the intense bullet-hell action and heavy metal aesthetic found in Rising Hell.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Gore 31.3%, Platformer 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy metal-infused action platformer that delivers the same level of visceral, high-intensity combat.

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: Gore 30%, Difficult 18.4%, Platformer 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that combines brutal combat with a heavy metal atmosphere and gothic pixel art.

Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique take on vertical platforming and rogue-lite progression with a focus on chaotic, circular combat.

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 19.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive roguevania that offers the fluid, fast-paced combat and vertical exploration essential to the genre.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 15.6%, Demons 12%, Roguelike 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, gothic aesthetic and intense combat that appeals to fans of the metal-inspired atmosphere.

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Difficult 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, satisfying 2D action with deep rogue-lite progression mechanics.

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 21.5%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vertical rogue-lite where you climb a mysterious tower, perfectly mirroring the core loop of Rising Hell.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the vertical descent mechanic with fast-paced, reflex-based gameplay and distinct pixel art.

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a chaotic, fast-paced experience with heavy bullet-hell elements and procedural rogue-lite progression.

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 25.8%, Roguelite 19.7%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Roguelike 12%, Difficult 12%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, gothic-themed action rogue-lite that emphasizes quick reflexes and intense combat encounters.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Platformer 11%, Difficult 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, fast-paced platformer rogue-lite that emphasizes verticality and chaotic combat.

Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelite 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter rogue-lite that captures the bullet-hell intensity and dark, gritty atmosphere.

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell intensity with rogue-lite progression and a dark, gritty visual style.

Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Difficult 20.5%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 6.9%, Platformer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic-themed roguevania that shares the punishing difficulty and unique visual style of Rising Hell.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Difficult 22.5%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-octane, fast-paced action experience with a focus on combo-driven combat and rogue-lite elements.

Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Difficult 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelike 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, 2D rogue-lite that matches the adrenaline-pumping combat and platforming focus of the seed game.

Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult action rogue-lite that blends bullet-hell mechanics with 2D platforming combat.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Roguelite 25.9%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Action 15.4%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer rogue-lite that features intense combat and a sci-fi aesthetic with heavy metal undertones.

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy rogue-lite that emphasizes challenging combat and gothic atmosphere.

"Undead Onslaught" is a Bullet Heaven RPG where you ascend as the villain. Master unique mechanics and strategic combat to dominate a dark, evolving world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Demons 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12%, Roguelite 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense, wave-based bullet-hell combat with a dark, pixelated aesthetic.

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: Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Platformer 18.9%, Difficult 16.1%, Gore 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it provides the same high-speed, one-hit-kill intensity and stylish pixel art.

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 19.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Arcade 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rogue-lite that emphasizes challenging combat and vertical progression through hellish levels.

In To Hell with Hell Natasias personal apocalypse has arrived as she finds herself in hell in a battle against an army of darkness. In a classic Bullet Hell rogue-like crawler she’ll survive deadly traps and fight dozens and dozens of mad demonic enemies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Gore 29.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 9.6%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on fighting through hordes of demons in a fast-paced, bullet-hell environment.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Difficult 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Fantasy 9.7%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed platformer that captures the classic, challenging feel of retro action games.

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 20.1%, Difficult 16.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 10.1%, Platformer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, fast-paced action rogue-lite that rewards precision and quick reflexes.

HYPERHELL is a breakneck top-down movement shooter featuring the talents of several prolific hyperpop musicians. Obliterate your way through a colorful city of demons to reclaim what was stolen from you: a fully stocked fridge.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Demons 21.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D rogue-lite that focuses on fast-paced, arcade-style shooting and perma-death mechanics.

Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!

Why similar: Gore 19.2%, Demons 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Procedural Generation 7.6%

A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Gore 16.2%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rogue-lite metroidvania that focuses on exploration and intense combat in a dark, alien environment.

Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 15%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguevania that blends exploration with intense, platformer-based combat encounters.

Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 10.8%

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 27.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Difficult 8%

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: Gore 22.1%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Action 9.5%, Demons 8.1%, Roguelite 7.8%

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: Roguelite 18.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Roguelike 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.7%

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Demons 12.6%, Gore 11.6%

Inspired by the iconic Call of Duty Zombies experience, Raining Blood Hellfire 1.0 is an intense survival bullet hell where chaos reigns and every round is a brutal battle for life — and absolute power. Kill, upgrade, explore, die, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Gore 12%, Demons 11.8%

HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Roguelite 21.9%, Demons 19.3%, Action 5.4%

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 19.2%, Roguelite 15%, Difficult 13.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Platformer 10.7%

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Difficult 18.2%, Roguelite 14.4%, Gore 14.1%, Procedural Generation 13%

Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Difficult 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Platformer 11%, Roguelike 9.5%

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 18.4%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 13%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelike 11.5%

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 46.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Gore 15.4%, Action 10.2%, 2D 5.4%

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 14.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelike 11.4%

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: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 16.2%, Difficult 12.2%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelite 13.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 11%

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.5%, Roguelite 29%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Platformer 5.5%

Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Demons 16.2%, Gore 15.9%, Roguelite 11.3%

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: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 9.9%

Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Gore 19.6%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 12.6%

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: Platformer 22.7%, Difficult 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Roguelike 11%, Action 8.8%

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 24%, Difficult 14.2%, Gore 12.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Platformer 9.9%

Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Roguelite 18.2%, Demons 16.7%, Roguelike 11.8%

Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 12.5%

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 49%, Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, 2D 7.8%, Action 6.5%

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 31.7%, Roguelite 21.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Difficult 7.5%

Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Roguelike 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Arcade 8.5%

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 20%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 11%

You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 23.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Fantasy 7%, Action 6%

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 22.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Demons 9.9%

Boons & Burdens is a single player action-roguelike set in the depths of hell. Battle hordes of demons through 12 levels, collect gems to purchase powerful boons, and choose from deadly burdens that alter the game's difficulty. Will you be the paragon of power or the architect of your own defeat?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Demons 23.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Fantasy 9.9%