- #1 20XX
97% matchVery Positive91% of 4,559 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer roguelite that mirrors the co-op intensity and movement-based combat of the seed game.
- #2 30XX
96% matchVery Positive90% of 2,789 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 11%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to 20XX, offering refined platforming mechanics and even more variety in its roguelite progression systems.
- #3 Ember Knights
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,912 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Co-op 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features excellent co-op integration and fast-paced, skill-based combat that feels very similar to the action-oriented gameplay of Rogue Glitch Ultra.
- #4 Risk of Rain Returns
95% matchVery Positive90% of 28,634 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.4%, Online Co-Op 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D action-roguelike that excels at chaotic, weapon-heavy combat and cooperative play.
- #5 Fury Unleashed
94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,882 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Local Co-Op 22%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Multiplayer 9%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines comic-book aesthetics with tight platforming and a combo-based combat system that rewards aggressive play.
- #6 Voidigo
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,843 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Local Co-Op 26.9%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features frantic, colorful combat and unique boss fights that will appeal to fans of the seed game's glitchy aesthetic.
- #7 Vagante
93% matchVery Positive89% of 5,010 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 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 20.9%, Roguelite 16%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Platformer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, co-op focused platformer roguelike that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a dark fantasy setting.
- #8 Heroes of Hammerwatch
92% matchVery Positive87% of 9,491 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelite 21.8%, Co-op 15.3%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused roguelite that excels at persistent progression and satisfying dungeon-crawling mechanics.
- #9 Dead Cells
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 181,516 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 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 24.7%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 17.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for 2D action-roguelites, offering fluid movement and a massive arsenal of weapons to experiment with.
- #10 Neon Abyss 2
91% matchMixed69% of 2,217 reviews2025
Dev: Veewo Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, action-packed roguelite that captures the chaotic, weapon-focused energy of the seed game.
- #11 Rogue Legacy 2
90% matchVery Positive91% of 15,046 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Roguelite 24.8%, Roguelike 17.7%, Action 9.6%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished platforming experience with deep meta-progression that keeps every run feeling fresh and rewarding.
- #12 Skul: The Hero Slayer
89% matchVery Positive93% of 57,348 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 31.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 16%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D action-platformer with a unique head-swapping mechanic that offers significant combat variety.
- #13 Revita
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,415 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 31.4%, Roguelite 23.7%, Roguelike 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer roguelite where you trade health for power, creating a high-stakes combat loop.
- #14 Caveblazers
88% matchVery Positive85% of 4,520 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 17.9%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic platformer roguelite with a heavy emphasis on weapon variety and unpredictable enemy encounters.
- #15 Risk of Rain (2013)
86% matchVery Positive93% of 29,823 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 16%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: The original 2D classic that defined the genre's focus on scaling difficulty and cooperative item synergy.
- #16 Son of a Witch
87% matchVery Positive86% of 434 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.9%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, 4 Player Local 13.7%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that prioritizes 4-player co-op and diverse character classes to keep the action engaging.
- #17 Dungreed
86% matchVery Positive93% of 9,557 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 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 30.3%, Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that balances platforming with a massive variety of weapons and gear to collect.
- #18 Bravery and Greed
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,040 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up style roguelite that supports local and online co-op, focusing on chaotic, high-action combat.
- #19 Blazing Beaks
84% matchVery Positive83% of 2,618 reviews2019
Dev: Applava
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, 4 Player Local 15.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Co-op 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, co-op friendly roguelite that features a wide array of weapons and a unique risk-reward system.
- #20 GONNER2
84% matchMixed69% of 140 reviews2020
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Platformer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fast-paced platformer roguelite that emphasizes chaotic movement and rhythmic combat.
- #21 Have a Nice Death
82% matchVery Positive86% of 10,687 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced 2D action-roguelite with fluid combat and a distinct, dark visual identity.
- #22 Machina Blade
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Guilda Entertainment
Windows
In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.7%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Roguelike 8.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that supports local co-op and features a satisfying hack-and-slash combat loop.
- #23 Rogue Fist
80% matchVery Positive91% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Wetcoat Games
Windows
Play solo or with friends in this 4 player local couch co-op roguelite auto-shooter where enemies aren’t your biggest problem; your friends are! Smash foes, dodge bullets, and enjoy chaotic trolling as you punch, throw, and ‘accidentally’ sacrifice each other to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, 4 Player Local 13%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer roguelite that focuses on melee combat and procedural dungeon generation.
- #24 Hive Jump
83% matchMixed68% of 371 reviews2017
Dev: Graphite Lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Online Co-Op 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, 4 Player Local 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer shooter that emphasizes cooperative play and intense, arcade-style action.
- #25 A Robot Named Fight!
81% matchVery Positive88% of 891 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 20.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania-inspired roguelite that focuses on exploration and weapon upgrades in a 2D environment.
- #26 Mist Slayer
81% matchMixed66% of 378 reviews2023
Dev: Moju Games
Windows
Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Roguelite 16%, Co-op 13.7%, Roguelike 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op action-roguelite that focuses on fast combat and character-based abilities.
- #27 Never Split the Party
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,400 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op roguelike that forces players to work together, emphasizing the social aspect of the genre.
- #28 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
78% matchVery Positive94% of 13,068 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.9%, Roguelite 23.7%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Co-op 9.3%, Roguelike 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it offers the same deep weapon customization and intense, fast-paced combat found in the seed game.
- #29 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
78% matchVery Positive82% of 5,153 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.9%, Platformer 28.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, 2D 8.3%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer that features massive, chaotic combat encounters against hordes of enemies.
- #30 The Last Game
77% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Frédéric Julian
Windows · Mac
Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 15.4%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, 4 Player Local 9.6%, Co-op 9%
- #31 Lost Castle 2
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 12,795 reviews2026
Dev: Hunter Studio
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #32 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
77% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Molton Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Roguelite 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%
- #33 Earth Overclocked
79% matchVery Positive81% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: Chronicle Bench
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, 4 Player Local 13.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a focus on chaotic, screen-filling combat and constant upgrades.
- #34 Roguevive: Prelude
76% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Chiorco
Windows
Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.8%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 14.9%, Character Customization 7.3%, Action 6%
- #35 Slam and Roll
74% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Trap enemies in giant balls, kick them into massive combos and clear the screen. Travel the world, unlock characters, play co-op, or embrace Action Roguelike Chaos Mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Platformer 10.6%, Co-op 10.1%
- #36 Galactic Glitch
72% matchVery Positive90% of 939 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 19.6%, Combat 8.3%, Colorful 7.2%
- #37 Rotwood
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,109 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.1%, Roguelite 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #38 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
75% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%
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: Local Co-Op 25.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Co-op 9.2%, Roguelike 6.4%
- #39 Freaky Awesome
76% matchMixed56% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Mandragora
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Freaky Awesome is a hectic action rogue-lite. You explore a randomly generated old factory, fighting weird monsters and avoiding traps. Toxic wastes will make you mutate, gaining different powers every time. You will need to adapt to your mutations to survive!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Local Co-Op 14%, Roguelite 10.9%, Co-op 10.4%
- #40 NETHER HEROES
71% matchVery Positive90% of 765 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
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 24.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Character Customization 8%
- #41 Knights of Braveland
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 314 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.6%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, 4 Player Local 11.6%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #42 SPITLINGS
74% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: Massive MiniteamPub: HandyGames
Windows
Frantic Gameplay, Juicy Visuals, Hypnotic Beats: SPITLINGS is a cute but unforgiving Hardcore Arcade Game for 1 - 4 players in which you waggle through a gauntlet of bouncy bubbles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.6%, 4 Player Local 13.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Online Co-Op 11.4%
- #43 Sparklite
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 668 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 18.3%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #44 Roguelands
73% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 16.9%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Co-op 12%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #45 GUNTOUCHABLES
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,109 reviews2025
Dev: Game SwingPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.5%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 18.4%, Co-op 15.5%, Multiplayer 12.9%
- #46 AFTERBLAST
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Lumino Games
Windows
AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters in intense bullet-hell combat!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Co-op 13.6%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #47 Mother Machine
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
Windows
Team up for 1-4 player co-op platforming in procedurally-generated alien caves! Customize your gremlin, embrace the chaos and fart on friends! Tackle challenges together and unlock new looks and wild mutations for your next run!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.2%, Online Co-Op 18%, Platformer 12.5%, Co-op 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #48 Super Raft Boat Together
69% matchVery Positive82% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: Shattered Journal GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The world's been flooded. All you have left is your Super Raft Boat… and your friends! Work together to expand your raft while fending off the strangely violent (and wealthy??) creatures of the sea in this multiplayer roguelike shooter. Will your crew survive and reach the Final Island?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.9%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 10%
- #49 Vinebound: Tangled Together
67% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Riftpoint Entertainment
Windows
You're tied together, but if you team up properly, that can be your greatest weapon! Align your movements and ping-pong cooldowns to reap hordes of enemies and sow flavorful builds, all while tangled together by a magical vine in Vinebound, an intense horde-survival roguelite co-op for 1-2 players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Co-op 10.8%
- #50 Roboquest
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 24,166 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Online Co-Op 20.9%, Roguelite 18.1%, Co-op 14.2%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #51 Diabotical Rogue
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: GD Studio Inc
Windows
Welcome to our online first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat and roguelike upgrades. Choose from 4 base suits each with their unique flair. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome your opponents and teammates alike.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Co-op 8.5%
- #52 Black Future '88
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 745 reviews2019
Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 33.4%, Roguelite 20.4%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 14%, Action 8.6%
- #53 Royal Revolt Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 225 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Co-op 13.3%
- #54 Rogue Stormers
71% matchMixed69% of 989 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 21.2%, Platformer 18%, Roguelike 16.9%, Colorful 6%
- #55 Broforce
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,774 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Co-op 16.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #56 Paper Planet
67% matchVery Positive85% of 523 reviews2023
Dev: DoodlegamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.4%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Co-op 9.5%
- #57 Dungeon Survivors
68% matchMixed66% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: TopVR
Windows
Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Online Co-Op 22.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Co-op 11.8%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #58 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,692 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Co-op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%
- #59 Plunder Panic
66% matchVery Positive84% of 642 reviews2022
Dev: Will Winn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 18.8%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Co-op 10.3%, Platformer 9.7%