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Games Like Rogue Worlds

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, 2D, Roguelike.

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Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 68 reviews
Released: 2025-05-14
Developer: Cognitive Forge
Publisher: indie.io
Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2024
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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 16.8%, Souls-like 15.4%, Roguelike 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 8.1%

  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 19.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Perma Death 12.6%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%

  3. #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 14.1%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Difficult 10.5%

  4. #4 Trinity Fusion
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Mob Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 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%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Platformer 11.5%

  5. #5 Frauki's Adventure!
    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 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 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10%

  6. #6 Elsie
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 71 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 12.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Roguelite 9.3%, Platformer 9.2%

  7. #7 Summum Aeterna
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2023
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 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 16.7%, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.3%

  8. #8 The Braves
    92% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,155 reviews2024
    Dev: 101XP GAME STUDIOSPub: 101XP
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 72.1 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%, Action 4.5%

  9. #9 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 15.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11.3%

  10. #10 Dead Cells
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 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%, Souls-like 18.7%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Action Roguelike 8.6%

  11. #11 Souldiers
    91% matchMixed69% of 3,012 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 49.7%, Difficult 13%, Souls-like 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 3.4%

  12. #12 30XX
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,768 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 14.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Roguelite 10.5%

  13. #13 Katanaut
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 381 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 17.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 8.8%, Action Roguelike 8.6%

  14. #14 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 169 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 12.6%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

  15. #15 Hell is Other Demons
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    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 14.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Roguelite 10.9%

  16. #16 NETHER HEROES
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 762 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 22.2%, Roguelike 20.8%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  17. #17 Space Gladiators
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 475 reviews2021
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 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 17.7%, Souls-like 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Action Roguelike 9.1%

  18. #18 ScourgeBringer
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 13.1%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  19. #19 Dunjungle
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 reviews2025
    Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 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 13.9%, Roguelike 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Perma Death 9.9%

  20. #20 NETHER DUNGEONS
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 427 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 18.5%, Roguelite 17.6%, Difficult 17.5%, Procedural Generation 13.3%

  21. #21 Nightmare: The Lunatic
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 266 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 18.5%, Metroidvania 18.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Action Roguelike 10%

  22. #22 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
    Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    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 25.9%, Roguelike 14%, Difficult 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

  23. #23 Otherworld Legends
    82% matchMixed66% of 1,619 reviews2024
    Dev: ChillyRoom
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 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 31.2%, Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Perma Death 12.3%, Retro 9.7%

  24. #24 The Rogue Prince of Persia
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,590 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 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 17.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 14.9%

  25. #25 Roguelands
    81% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 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 21.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Platformer 8.5%, Roguelite 8.3%

  26. #26 Spiritfall
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
    Dev: Gentle Giant
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 13.2%

  27. #27 Fallback
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 398 reviews2019
    Dev: Endroad
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 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 21.2%, Roguelike 10.3%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Perma Death 9.6%, Roguelite 9.4%

  28. #28 MoonQuest
    81% 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 18.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  29. #29 Caveblazers
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 4,500 reviews2017
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 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 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12%, Platformer 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelite 10.2%

  30. #30 Shattered Realm Rebirth
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 83 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 28.4%, Roguelike 25%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 5.4%

  31. #31 Foregone
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 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%

  32. #32 Oblivion Override
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,016 reviews2024
    Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.5 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 23.6%, Roguelike 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Perma Death 15%

  33. #33 Rogue Glitch Ultra
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
    Dev: Rarebyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.2 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 19.1%, Platformer 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 16.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%

  34. #34 Rogue: Genesia
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.7 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 23.3%, Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 22.6%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  35. #35 WarriOrb: Prologue
    76% 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%

  36. #36 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 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 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 19.8%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11.7%

  37. #37 Rebel Transmute
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 275 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 7.5%

  38. #38 Unbound: Worlds Apart
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
    Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 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 30.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Souls-like 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 10.6%

  39. #39 Chasm
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,681 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 45.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

  40. #40 Bard's Gold
    75% 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 28%, Platformer 17.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelike 9.9%

  41. #41 Galactic Glitch
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Roguelike 27.8%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Difficult 22.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action 4.5%

  42. #42 Dizzy Rogues
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 51 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 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 10.7%

  43. #43 Abalyte
    75% matchMixed67% of 201 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 28.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

  44. #44 Axiom Verge
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 6,505 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Retro 6.1%, Side Scroller 4.5%

  45. #45 Cryptical Path
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 165 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 21.3%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

  46. #46 Last Vanguard
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 93 reviews2025
    Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
    Windows

    Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 24.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 10.9%

  47. #47 Loot River
    71% matchMixed68% of 456 reviews2022
    Dev: straka.studio
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Roguelike 13%, Difficult 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 10.8%

  48. #48 Dogworld
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 111 reviews2021
    Dev: Lateralis Heavy Industries
    Windows

    Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.1%, Platformer 28.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Difficult 9.4%, Action 6.9%

  49. #49 Flinthook
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Roguelite 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  50. #50 Platformines
    72% 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 48.4%, Platformer 32.1%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Indie 3.2%

  51. #51 Moonscars
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 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 27.3%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

  52. #52 Eat Colors
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 56 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 23.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Retro 9.4%

  53. #53 A Robot Named Fight!
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 888 reviews2017
    Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 32.1%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Platformer 9.2%

  54. #54 Galactic Glitch: Prologue
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows

    Galactic Glitch: Prologue is a stand-alone Action-Roguelike game with physics-based combat mechanics. Fight through bubbles of glitched Spacetime, dodge projectiles, bounce foes off walls and hurl giant rocks in challenging twin-stick combat. Play it for free today!

    Why similar: Roguelike 25.9%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Difficult 22.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action 5.7%

  55. #55 Cave Crawlers
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 3,617 reviews2023
    Dev: Heroic Pyxel LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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 25.8%, Perma Death 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 5.9%

  56. #56 StormEdge
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 214 reviews2024
    Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows

    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%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, Difficult 12.9%

  57. #57 Neon Abyss
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 23,532 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Roguelike 20.8%, Procedural Generation 16.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.6%

  58. #58 Astebros
    67% 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 26.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

  59. #59 Xenon Valkyrie
    69% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 32.8%, Roguelike 26.2%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Platformer 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

  60. #60 Vagante
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 5,003 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 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: Roguelite 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Difficult 8.5%

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