- #1 Aura of Worlds
97% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.9%, Souls-like 15.5%, Roguelike 10%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 8.2%
- #2 Brainmelter Deluxe
96% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Perma Death 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%
- #3 Pogo Rogue
96% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 11%, Difficult 10.6%
- #4 Trinity Fusion
95% matchVery Positive86% of 886 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 23.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11.5%
- #5 Dead Cells
94% 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: Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Platformer 8.6%
- #6 Frauki's Adventure!
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 26.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #7 The Braves
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,173 reviews2024
Dev: 101XP GAME STUDIOSPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 71.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 23.2%, Procedural Generation 19.1%, Action 4.6%
- #8 Summum Aeterna
92% matchVery Positive85% of 390 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.3%
- #9 Elsie
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Side Scroller 12.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #10 Spirits Abyss
91% matchVery Positive96% of 424 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: Roguelike 15.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #11 Vagante
90% 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: Metroidvania 16.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 11%
- #12 Dark Scrolls
89% matchMixed65% of 133 reviews2026
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
Why similar: Roguelike 15.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #13 30XX
89% 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: Side Scroller 15%, Roguelike 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Platformer 11%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #14 Nightmare: The Lunatic
88% matchVery Positive89% of 268 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: Souls-like 18.6%, Metroidvania 18.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Difficult 10.4%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #15 Katanaut
87% matchVery Positive90% of 405 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Souls-like 18.5%, Metroidvania 18%, Roguelike 10.8%, Difficult 8.9%, Action Roguelike 8.6%
- #16 Souldiers
86% matchMixed69% of 3,056 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Souls-like 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 3.4%
- #17 NETHER HEROES
85% 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 22.1%, Roguelike 20.7%, Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #18 Shattered Realm Rebirth
84% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelite 28.2%, Roguelike 24.9%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 5.5%
- #19 Abalyte
86% matchMixed66% of 202 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 28.3%, Platformer 14.8%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #20 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
84% 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: Roguelike 12.5%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #21 Otherworld Legends
83% matchMixed66% of 1,658 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 13.5%, Perma Death 12.3%, Retro 9.7%
- #22 NETHER DUNGEONS
82% matchVery Positive83% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
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: Roguelike 19%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Difficult 17.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Procedural Generation 13.3%
- #23 ScourgeBringer
82% matchVery Positive86% of 3,245 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: Roguelite 14.6%, Metroidvania 14.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #24 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
81% matchVery Positive86% of 800 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 26.1%, Roguelike 13.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #25 Dunjungle
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 739 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelike 13.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Perma Death 10%
- #26 The Rogue Prince of Persia
78% matchVery Positive90% of 2,666 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 15%
- #27 Hell is Other Demons
81% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #28 Space Gladiators
80% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is 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: Roguelite 17.6%, Souls-like 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Difficult 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #29 Rogue: Genesia
77% matchVery Positive91% of 8,498 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 22.6%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #30 WarriOrb: Prologue
79% matchVery Positive88% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 26.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 12.1%
- #31 Rogue Glitch Ultra
78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Roguelike 19%, Platformer 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%
- #32 Cave Crawlers
74% matchVery Positive93% of 3,663 reviews2023
Dev: Heroic Pyxel LLC
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Procedural Generation 25.7%, Perma Death 22%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 5.9%
- #33 Caveblazers
76% 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: Roguelike 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12%, Platformer 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #34 Spiritfall
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,950 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: Roguelike 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 13.4%
- #35 Oblivion Override
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,029 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Roguelike 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Perma Death 15.1%, Roguelite 15%
- #36 Dizzy Rogues
75% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 10.8%
- #37 MoonQuest
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2020
Dev: Wizard Mode
Windows
A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!
Why similar: Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #38 StormEdge
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 220 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 13%, Action Roguelike 13%
- #39 Bard's Gold
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Roguelite 14.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #40 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: Roguelike 21.8%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.3%
- #41 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 22%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 19.6%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%
- #42 Unbound: Worlds Apart
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,316 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Platformer 17%, Souls-like 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 10.7%
- #43 Fallback
72% matchVery Positive86% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Action Roguelike 10%, Perma Death 9.6%, Difficult 9.3%
- #44 Foregone
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,400 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: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 8.7%
- #45 Sparklite
72% 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 21.2%, Roguelite 19.3%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%
- #46 Xenon Valkyrie
73% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguelite 32.7%, Roguelike 26.1%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Platformer 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #47 Astebros
70% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Neofid StudiosPub: PixelHeart
Windows
Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Roguelike 15%, Action Roguelike 12%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #48 OmniFootman
71% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 17%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Perma Death 9%
- #49 Cryptical Path
68% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.2%, Procedural Generation 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #50 Moonscars
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,489 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 27.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
- #51 Chasm
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,703 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #52 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
69% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Platformer 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.8%
- #53 A Robot Named Fight!
69% 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: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Platformer 9.2%
- #54 Eat Colors
68% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Retro 9.4%
- #55 Ruins of Albion
67% matchVery Positive87% of 308 reviews2021
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 73.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #56 Rebel Transmute
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 279 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Retro 7.4%
- #57 God Of Weapons
65% matchVery Positive84% of 5,171 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 25%, Procedural Generation 23.9%, Perma Death 19.1%, Action 4%
- #58 Platformines
69% matchMixed67% of 332 reviews2014
Dev: Magiko GamingPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.2%, Platformer 32.3%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Indie 3.2%
- #59 Devious Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive82% of 411 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 14%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Platformer 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.1%
- #60 IIslands of War
66% matchVery Positive84% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: jwiggs
Windows · Mac
IIslands of War is a 2D roguelike where you build floating islands out of blocks and modules. Travel through different realms to various locations to collect powerful items, shop for items, forge your items to become more powerful, and battle the Dark Order.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.7%, Action 23.7%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 12.5%