- #1 Corvian Curse
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Roguelike 17.5%, Procedural Generation 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%
- #2 Pogo Rogue
96% matchVery Positive92% of 208 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: Procedural Generation 18.2%, Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #3 Gun Crate Raccoon
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rad Horse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?
Why similar: Difficult 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #4 Spirits Abyss
95% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 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: Difficult 16.6%, Roguelike 16.2%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Platformer 8.6%
- #5 Our Darker Purpose
94% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2014
Dev: Avidly Wild Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG!When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.
Why similar: Roguelike 23.7%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #6 Seedovia
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ab
Windows
Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 18.3%, Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #7 HatLand
93% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Shprot
Windows
HatLand is a game where you need to see GAME OVER many times to complete a level. But each time, passing further along the inner corridors of the Empire's spaceships, you will become stronger ...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Difficult 22.1%, Roguelike 21.5%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Roguelite 7%
- #8 Caveblazers
92% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 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: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Difficult 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #9 Rogue Knight
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hubris
Windows
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 14%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #10 Curse Rounds
90% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: TENTACLES INTERACTIVE
Windows
A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.
Why similar: Roguelike 20%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Procedural Generation 19.4%, Difficult 17.8%, Perma Death 10%
- #11 Descentarium
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WelhodGames
Windows · Linux
Play as Kero, a determined frog trapped in a strange, enclosed world with no clear way out. This 2D roguelike platformer takes you deep into dark, shifting caves filled with hidden dangers, valuable resources, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 20%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 11.2%
- #12 Spelunky
89% matchVery Positive92% of 16,534 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Why similar: Roguelike 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.6%
- #13 Slimeicide
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Budget Company
Windows
A roguelike tower-climbing fast-paced platformer combat game where you fight enemy slimes with an arsenal of weapons. Shake your bag of weapons, draw a new weapon, fight with it until it breaks, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #14 GONNER2
87% matchMixed69% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 17.5%, Roguelike 17.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #15 Wanderling
86% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Difficult 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #16 The Binding of Isaac
86% matchVery Positive95% of 62,009 reviews2011
Dev: Edmund McMillen
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
Why similar: Roguelike 27.1%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, Difficult 17.3%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Indie 4.2%
- #17 Flinthook
85% 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 27.7%, Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, Platformer 8.7%
- #18 Afloat
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: oussdev
Windows
Afloat is a RPG dodging game with Rouge-like elements where moving fast means staying alive! Sail on your trusty ice float, dodge quirky sea creatures, grab upgrades that shape your playstyle, meet charming travelers & unlock new playable characters and game modes as you sail toward warmer horizons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelike 21.9%, Difficult 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Roguelite 9%
- #19 A Wizard's Lizard
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Difficult 6.6%
- #20 Iron Dungeon
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex in search of dozens of weapons, gadgets and upgrades to find a way to the surface and find out if there is still life on Earth!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Roguelike 11.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #21 Conquistador
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: bubby
Windows · Linux
Conquistador is an adventurous roguelike platformer. Navigate hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels as you jump, slash, and maneuver through thick jungles and ancient temples. Collect valuable items, abilities, and precious loot to help you conquer the game's challenging traps and enemies.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 19.4%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #22 Knight of Nevermore
81% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Cai Crumley
Windows · Linux
Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelike 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #23 Hecaton
82% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: NWatch Games
Windows
Hecaton is futuristic action rogue-like set on Titan, a terraformed moon of Saturn. Play as a Bounty Hunter and fight your way through an army of space pirates. Brave the surface of Titan and begin your descent to find the Pirate Base and your ultimate goal.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 21%, Difficult 19.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #24 Underpond
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frog Soup
Windows
Delve into the depths of the amphibian afterlife, the eponymous UNDERPOND, in this procedurally generated, hand-drawn, frog-hopping roguelite.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 24.6%, Roguelike 21.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%
- #25 RAD: Repeat After Death
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Exploding Soes
Windows
The task is simple, defeat enemies using various Characters. But, your past move will consume you the more you continue down the path. Discover the dungeon mysteries while engaging with the other dungeon dwellers
Why similar: Difficult 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #26 GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabe
Windows
GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in frantic arcade combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 21.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 8%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #27 Ratsukade
78% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Studio TIM
Windows
Drag heavy gems, slay giant bugs, find mystical items and craft overpowered builds in this action packed physics based roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Procedural Generation 19.8%, Roguelike 19.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Difficult 7%
- #28 20XX
78% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 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 22%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Roguelite 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #29 Elsie
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 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: Procedural Generation 16.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Difficult 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #30 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Difficult 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 10.6%, Platformer 8.5%
- #31 Randomverse: Expedition
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Randaro
Windows
Randomverse: Expedition is an experimental platformer game with chaotic randomized elements that will test your luck. Explore procedurally generated levels, loot chests, fight monsters that can end your run in a single hit, and secure your items for future adventures.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%
- #32 Seishin Destiny
76% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Bacon Games
Windows
Get ready to face Yokais of all shapes and sizes! A challenging platformer Roguelike that brings you up close to all Eastern legends as you go through procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Difficult 20.1%, Roguelike 17.3%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #33 Spiritfall
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #34 High Dimension
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DanielSchimit
Windows · Linux
High Dimension is a unique randomized challenge game involving science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers and surprises. Explore with procedural generation offering a huge adventure designed to please all players.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #35 TowerClimb
75% matchVery Positive92% of 403 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 26.5%, Difficult 20.3%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 9.1%, Platformer 8.7%
- #36 Vera: The Last Hope
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arcarium
Windows
Hack and slash through a frenetic roguelite and cut your way to the Demon King. Upgrade your favorite abilities and equip new ones as you progress, making countless variations each run.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 23.3%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.1%, 2D 8%
- #37 Angvik
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,527 reviews2014
Dev: Alastair John Jack
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Angvik is a platform action game set in a joyful but unforgiving land.
Why similar: Difficult 22%, Platformer 20%, Roguelike 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Action 9.9%
- #38 Midnight Blood Rush
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
In this fast-paced rogue-lite, your health points are your only resource: sacrifice them to acquire vampiric powers and devour your enemies to heal yourself! Beware: every drop of blood counts in this frantic race to defeat the apostles of the Cult of the Sun!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Difficult 18.4%, Procedural Generation 18%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 12%
- #39 Devious Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Difficult 18.4%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 15.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #40 Loot Train
72% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: TechieMay
Windows
Loot Train is a procedurally generated game where you take control of a hooded thief, that has a will bent on robbery, in a train full of valuables. Progress through train cars to defeat colorful enemies, and weird bosses summoned by the Guild of Righteous Protectors, to stop your genocide!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 23.6%, Roguelike 20.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
- #41 Sealer of Dungeons
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erdem Akar
Windows
Sealer of Dungeons is an action-shooter with Rogue-lite elements. Play Sealers on their journey, you will find great treasures and abilities to seal the unknown evil above. Gather precious loot, discover hidden secrets, and chat with merchants to get powerful items. Seal the dungeon, save the world!
Why similar: Difficult 21.8%, Roguelike 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #42 Helmet Head
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Difficult 15.9%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #43 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.3%, Action Roguelike 25.6%, Difficult 17.6%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #44 Dungeon Cleaner
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team StargazersPub: JanduSoft
Windows
IT'S NOT CLEANING, IT'S SAVING THE WORLD. Grab your trusty detergent and join the bubble guy in this rogue-lite with unique mechanics. Bounce on walls doing acrobatic stunts, meet charismatic characters and dive into dungeons to clean up the chaos that plagues the world of Dungeon Cleaner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Action 7.1%
- #45 HELLEVATORS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kohl Meek
Windows
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Difficult 20%, Roguelike 19%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 9%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #46 TowerUp: Breakout
69% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Richard BuenoPub: Two Void Studios
Windows
What do you get when you mix FPS, Roguelike, Parkour, and... robots that want to destroy you? TowerUp!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 20.5%, Roguelike 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 16.9%, Platformer 7.6%
- #47 Tower of Dreams
68% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sour Lemon Studios
Windows
A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #48 Just Get Through
70% matchVery Positive86% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Retrific
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Just Get Through is a randomly generated platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring a destructible environment, sandbox mode, user-created levels, various gamemodes, hardcore mode, color palettes, deadly traps, explosions and more.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 9.1%
- #49 Dashing Fire
69% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Blackthornprod
Windows
DASH between tiny, monster-infested planets on your journey to becoming the next Sun!
Why similar: Roguelike 20.2%, Difficult 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #50 Folly Of The Wizards
67% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: UpFox LabsPub: Numskull Games
Windows
Folly Of The Wizards is a comedic 2D roguelike action game that puts you in the shoes of a clumsy wizard apprentice. Join a wacky wizard cult and use unique spells to defeat enemies, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and save the world from chaos.
Why similar: Roguelike 21%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Difficult 17.3%, Procedural Generation 16.9%, 2D 5.2%
- #51 Playground Rumble
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rook Studio
Windows
Playground Rumble is a roguelike game full of action and adrenaline, where each toy you find transforms your gameplay in a unique way
Why similar: Roguelike 28%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Procedural Generation 18.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action 6.6%
- #52 Bard's Gold
70% 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 35%, Difficult 18.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #53 Brainmelter Deluxe
69% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Difficult 21.9%, Procedural Generation 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 9.6%
- #54 Dark Scrolls
68% matchNo user reviews
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: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelike 19%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #55 Skul: The Hero Slayer
66% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 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 25.8%, Roguelike 19.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 11%, Action 7.9%
- #56 Meow Meow Invasion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BITCOVER
Windows
Meow Meow Invasion is an action-roguelike survival game where you adopt abandoned kitties to unlock powerful synergies. Become the invader and dive into intense bullet hell combat, blending fast-paced action with strategic survival for a fresh challenge every time you play!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 21.9%, Roguelike 21.3%, Action Roguelike 19%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #57 Screams Echo
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VSKO
Windows · Linux
Screams Echo is a dark roguelite featuring fully procedural levels, unique items, and powerful synergies that transform every run beyond recognition. Experiment with builds and turn desperate survival into destructive chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 21.9%, Difficult 16%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Roguelite 8%
- #58 Lost Potato
67% matchVery Positive94% of 230 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Lost Potato is a minimalistic top-down roguelite where you can't damage enemies directly. Push them into spikes, reflect bullets and help a young potato find its way out of a jungle filled with man-eating tribes!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 16.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action 10.7%