Games Like Rising Hell - Prologue

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: Gore 23.3%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Action 9.7%, Demons 8.3%, Roguelite 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The full version of the seed game offers the complete experience with more levels, characters, and intense vertical combat.

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: Gore 28.3%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Violent 20.9%, Action 16.4%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the intense hell-themed aesthetic and fast-paced, arcade-style roguelite combat.

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: Action Roguelike 27%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 13.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Difficult 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, bullet-hell roguelite that matches the arcade intensity and hellish atmosphere.

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 29.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 14%, Indie 13.1%, Difficult 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive vertical-descent roguelite that perfectly mirrors the core platforming loop of the seed game.

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 29%, Roguelite 14.8%, Demons 14.4%, Action 14.2%, Arcade 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the dark, retro-inspired combat loop and persistent progression found in the seed game.

Gutwhale is a roguelite about managing the space between you and your ammo, while fighting your way through a digestive system!

Why similar: Action 30%, Indie 22.5%, Gore 15.3%, Violent 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, intense, and highly replayable pixel-art roguelite that feels very similar in scope.

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 40.8%, Action 18.2%, Indie 10.9%, Difficult 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers the same heavy metal, gore-filled, and pixelated hellish combat experience.

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 35.1%, Roguelite 15.4%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Action 12.5%, Difficult 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelite that emphasizes chaotic, fast-paced combat and vertical exploration.

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 26.7%, Action 14.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Difficult 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for 2D action-roguelites, providing fluid combat and constant progression.

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 34.7%, Action 22.7%, Violent 15.6%, Indie 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers brutal, high-octane 2D action with a similar focus on gore and retro-inspired visuals.

Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42%, Roguelite 19.8%, Action 17.3%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based roguelite that incorporates platforming elements and brutal combat encounters.

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 35%, Roguelite 19.9%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging platformer-roguelite that rewards careful movement and strategic combat.

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: Gore 22.5%, Violent 21%, Action 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same fast-paced, gore-filled, and arcade-style action with a focus on precision.

A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?

Why similar: Gore 42.5%, Demons 18%, Indie 14.3%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that shares the chaotic, gore-filled energy of the seed game.

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 23.9%, Gore 18.5%, Violent 12.3%, Indie 11.2%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, vertical-climbing roguelite that tests your platforming skills to the limit.

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 32.1%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tight 2D action-roguelite combat with a variety of character-changing mechanics.

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: Action 45%, Roguelite 24%, Difficult 23.7%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style roguelite that emphasizes speed, combos, and constant action.

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 34.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 16.5%, Demons 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Directly matches the hell-themed, fast-paced, and arcade-style action of the seed game.

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 40.4%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Roguelite 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced, and highly addictive roguelite that captures the same arcade energy.

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 37.8%, Demons 25.8%, Action 22%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite action game that emphasizes combat variety and challenging enemy encounters.

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 33.1%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Indie 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the vertical, arcade-style descent mechanics and retro-pixel aesthetic.

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 25.3%, Action 17%, Arcade 16.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly shares the hell-themed aesthetic and roguelite structure with an arcade focus.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Violent 39.5%, Action 35.8%, Difficult 21%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the high-stakes, gore-filled combat and verticality, albeit in a 3D perspective.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Gore 30.6%, Action 28.8%, Indie 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Arcade 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: High-octane, pixelated, arcade action that emphasizes destruction and fast-paced movement.

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: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Demons 18.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action 9.3%

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: Demons 38.6%, Roguelite 25.4%, Action 24.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%

The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 67.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Gore 27.9%, Violent 20.6%, Action 17.7%, Indie 13.1%, Demons 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the hellish theme and arcade-style combat, focusing on relentless enemy waves.

Free version of Shrouded in Sanity. Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. Servants roaming the halls will attack on sight, for a strange and repelling madness took hold... one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Why similar: Gore 40.4%, Violent 28.6%, Indie 16.2%, Action 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric, and violent action game that fits the hellish tone perfectly.

Enter a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains... a massive Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka. Enter The Pit again for the first time, in this unique Roguelike / FPS hybrid!

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Indie 20.1%, Gore 16.1%, Violent 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite dungeon crawler that focuses on survival, combat, and deep progression systems.

Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.1%, Action 23.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, Gore 11.7%, Violent 5.1%

EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Roguelite 22%, Action 20.9%, Gore 11.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.7%, Action 29.1%, Demons 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 5.8%

Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

Why similar: Gore 28.2%, Violent 25.8%, Action 15.3%, Demons 13.4%, Indie 11%

Hardcore, bloody platformer with a simple dude.

Why similar: Gore 34.8%, Violent 25.7%, Action 19.2%, Indie 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

Hellevator is a 2D platformer in hell where the only way to escape is to die. Find creative ways to die in order to solve the puzzles and progress through this infernal hotel.

Why similar: Gore 43.4%, Demons 32.4%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

A murderer's only shot at redemption. Shatter hell portals, stack divine relics into devastating builds, and descend deeper into hell until you're strong enough to face Satan himself. A roguelike FPS about salvation through overwhelming holy firepower.

Why similar: Action 38%, Gore 29.2%, Demons 19.4%, Indie 8.9%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Become a demonic priestess of lust and use her unique skills to take revenge on your enemies. Regain your kingdom making hell tremble under your hooves! Leave no one alive if they won't bend the knee.

Why similar: Gore 48.2%, Violent 28.8%, Action 15.4%, Indie 3.6%, Arcade 3%

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 25.3%, Gore 21.1%, Demons 13.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Difficult 10.1%

You play as a gangster who got into Hell for your business, and you need to kill all demon devils demons, because there's nothing else to do in Hell

Why similar: Gore 40.4%, Violent 31.2%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12.3%

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.6%, Action 25.7%, Indie 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 4.4%

Battle the evil hordes on your way to Valhalla. Annihilate thousands of monsters with overpowered attacks and upgrades.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.6%, Action 22.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 5.5%

ROSE is a violent rogue-lite arena shooter where you sacrifice your body parts to progress and gain new weapons and abilities. Slaughter waves of monstrous enemies and defeat titanic bosses in randomized arenas or die trying!

Why similar: Gore 30%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Violent 21.1%, Roguelite 12.2%, Difficult 8%

Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

Why similar: Action 20.3%, Difficult 18%, Indie 16.3%, Gore 13.7%, Demons 12.3%

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 33.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Action 14.1%, Difficult 13%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

Fight to save your soul from damnation in a brutal arena where only the strongest survive. Entertain the Lords of Hell and earn their favor to unlock new weapons, spells, and blessings. Dive into this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter and achieve the highest score. Can you reclaim your soul?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Action 22.2%, Demons 19.6%, Roguelite 17.8%, Indie 3.8%

A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.

Why similar: Action 45.8%, Indie 25.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Atmospheric 4.8%

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: Gore 24.1%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Violent 9.5%

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 31.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action 14.2%, Indie 11.6%, Procedural Generation 8.8%

Redie is a challenging singleplayer 3D top-down shooter. Fight an army of well-trained terrorists and soldiers in action-packed close quarters combat. Prepare to (re)die.

Why similar: Gore 59.4%, Action 24.4%, Indie 16.2%

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 36.1%, Action 20.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Difficult 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

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 36.8%, Roguelite 18.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelite 20.1%, Procedural Generation 17.3%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

ETERNAL BLOOD is a high-adrenaline arcade-action FPS. Face legions of demons, harvest their souls and become a God of Destruction.

Why similar: Gore 22%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Demons 15.6%, Action 14.4%, Arcade 13.1%