- #1 Magical Runes
96% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Three ruthless kings have declared war on your lands!
Why similar: Casual 78.5%, Indie 21.5%
- #2 Runes: The Forgotten Path
97% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: StormBorn Studio
Windows
In Runes you are a renegade wizard fighting for survival in a virtual fantasy world. Use the movement of your hands to cast powerful spells, solve puzzles and fight enemies. Explore rich and detailed worlds in complete VR immersion in this story driven fantasy adventure.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #3 Runeomicon
95% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: TLR GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
Perform a dark ritual with your own hands under relentless pressure. Draw runes in real time, defend the ritual from enemies trying to stop it, and upgrade your skills to unleash devastating magic. Summon ancient eldritch gods in this dark fantasy game driven by skill, strategy and constant tension.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #4 Dungeon Hearts
96% matchMixed62% of 545 reviews2013
Dev: Cube RootsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dungeon Hearts fuses the strategy and pattern matching of puzzle games with the kinetic pace of action games. Align magical runes as they flow along the Fatestream to attack, defend, and conjure magic in frenetic battles against a bestiary of fantastic creatures out to use those same runes against you.
Why similar: Casual 46.1%, Indie 32.1%, Action 21.8%
- #5 Rune Dice
94% matchVery Positive81% of 1,380 reviews2026
Dev: Smart Raven StudioPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Launch dice to create magical chain reactions. Choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities. Build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses.
Why similar: Casual 66.3%, Indie 33.7%
- #6 Magic Axolotl
94% matchVery Positive99% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Gato Alebrije
Windows · Linux
Magic Axolotl is a tiny game about draw the spells on the screen to defeat the enemies.
Why similar: Action 39.8%, Casual 38.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #7 Runic Survivor
93% matchMixed66% of 231 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.
Why similar: Action 52.2%, Casual 47.8%
- #8 The Magus Circle
91% matchVery Positive90% of 298 reviews2026
Dev: By Witchlight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Magic is Art. The Magus Circle is a vampire-survivors, rogue-lite game where you draw to cast spells! Meet other mages and unlock their abilities. Discover the secrets hidden inside the Circle. Draw the sigil, protect the circle, save the cosmos.
Why similar: Action 58%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #9 Runeblade Automaton
91% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2025
Windows
While the mechanics may seem simple, the key to victory lies in smart planning. The outcome depends entirely on who you place — and where.
Why similar: Casual 78.5%, Indie 21.5%
- #10 Runeborn
90% matchVery Positive81% of 320 reviews2026
Dev: iDream InteractivePub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!
Why similar: Casual 62.1%, Indie 37.9%
- #11 Marble Duel: Sphere-Matching Tactical Fantasy
92% matchMixed62% of 341 reviews2015
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever!
Why similar: Casual 63.9%, Indie 36.1%
- #12 Runeveil
89% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: dicehit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sequencer Roguelike. Enter the Arena as an elemental wizard, craft powerful rune chains, and break the game with wild artifact synergies. Beat all trials, defeat the Sin Kings, and ascend to godhood. Magic is chaos, order is power!
- #13 From Nava
88% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Nava Labs
Windows
Uncover the secrets of an abandoned research laboratory by drawing patterns to cast powerful spells in order to escape a puzzle and monster-infested world.
Why similar: Action 67.8%, Indie 32.2%
- #14 Revenge of the Mage
87% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: SinginGiant
Windows
RotM is an Action Roguelite FPS game where players get in the robes of a Mage. Let the hands of fate open ways for the power of your magic. Save the Multiverse to power up yourself! Unlock, collect, discover, live, die, repeat!
Why similar: Action 43.4%, Casual 33%, Indie 23.6%
- #15 Ascendant
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 221 reviews2014
Dev: Hapa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #16 Necro Rumble
84% matchVery Positive81% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: TesepaPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Master the dark art of necromancy in a 2D top-down strategy game. Unleash and lead your undead legions to defeat and dominate enemy waves in this action-packed adventure.
Why similar: Casual 50.6%, Action 35.6%, Indie 13.8%
- #17 TAVERN GUARDIANS: BANQUET
86% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Windows
Welcome to Tavern Guardians, a strategic match three RPG! Every action you take will determine your success against countless monsters and magical creatures. Take up arms as a heroic guardian and claim victory against evil!
Why similar: Casual 57.1%, Indie 42.9%
- #18 Magic Rune Stone
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 447 reviews2025
Dev: eFun Studio
Windows
This is an action rogue-lite adventure game where you will play different roles with different equipment and blessings.You will constantly challenge powerful enemies and kill bosses. The game comes with a "Survivors Mode". One game, double the fun. I hope you like it.
Why similar: Action 76.9%, Indie 23.1%
- #19 Clash of Castle
85% matchMixed46% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
To attack! Deploy your troops and destroy the enemy castle!
Why similar: Action 38.6%, Casual 35.2%, Indie 26.3%
- #20 Mages of Mystralia
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,523 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #21 The Tower Of Elements
84% matchMixed59% of 363 reviews2015
Dev: Wulo GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Master the magic of Elements. Defend your tower against sneaky goblins using magic attacks. Upgrade the Tower to earn more mana points and Gems! Compare with your friends in versus mode or fight together in coop mode. Try to become the best on the Steam leaderboards and collect all the Achievements!
Why similar: Indie 86.7%, Action 13.3%
- #22 Gift of Parthax
83% matchMostly Negative38% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: Foldergeist StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Gift of Parthax is a 2D top-down action-arena game of gladiatorial wizardry! Customize your arsenal of countless spells, duel the masters of the arena with their mythological beasts, and rescue your friend Veleus from the powerful mage, Parthax!
Why similar: Indie 50.5%, Action 49.5%
- #23 Break the Empire
79% matchVery Positive92% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.
Why similar: Action 92.5%, Indie 7.5%
- #24 Spellsworn
80% matchVery Positive89% of 1,521 reviews2018
Dev: Frogsong Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Enter a world of magic and battle, where your wits and reflexes will be pushed to their limits! Choose your spells, enter the ever-changing arena and prepare to obliterate all who stand in your way!
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #25 WIN THE GAME!
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 385 reviews2018
Dev: AFBIK Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
WIN THE GAME! - is a hardcore game. Try to finish the game without spending your nerves.
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Casual 35.3%, Indie 27.2%
- #26 Rhombus Legends
81% matchMixed65% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Freeway Interactive
Windows
A unique spatial battle system for card games. Unite with friends for clan wars, explore the dungeons and search world map for Bosses. Magical power awaits you!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #27 Draw It!
79% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2018
Dev: Antizero company
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Draw it! With the help of drawing and physics - help the smiley to get to the platform.
Why similar: Casual 55.8%, Indie 44.2%
- #28 Raiders of Valhalla
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Lead a fearless horde of Viking dwarves, strengthen them with legendary equipment, conquer unknown lands, and witness the colossal destruction they leave behind. How far will you be able to take your warriors? The journey to glory begins now!
Why similar: Action 52.5%, Casual 47.5%
- #29 Runestone Keeper
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,464 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Casual 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #30 Rune Break
78% matchMixed62% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: SuperBlast
Windows
Cut down Thousands of enemies, from the undead to the mysterious creatures of the night to save the world from the impending doom, Rune Break is a Fantasy Rogue-lite where you fight hordes of enemies with casual elements.
Why similar: Action 53.4%, Casual 46.6%
- #31 Fantasy of Expedition
76% matchVery Positive80% of 689 reviews2020
Dev: LW.C
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Fantasy of Expedition is a Roguelike Strategy Adventure Game where players lead their own army on an expedition mandated by the Heavens. Be careful what choices you make on our randomized maps! Recruit, purchase, and gather relics to win battles and solve events. Your destiny awaits!
Why similar: Action 37%, Casual 34.8%, Indie 28.1%
- #32 Into the Restless Ruins
73% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Wales Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A roguelike deckbuilder where you create the dungeon you fight through. Each night use your cards to expand the ruins then battle through them, harvesting Glimour from the lost souls and improving your deck. Can you reach The Warden and defeat it, so The Maiden will grant your heart’s desire?
Why similar: Action 100%
- #33 Bret Airborne
77% matchMixed63% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Machine 22
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Bret Airborne shakes up the standard match-3 formula with strategic gameplay and original game mechanics.
Why similar: Casual 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #34 Sparkle 2
75% matchVery Positive91% of 246 reviews2015
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Challenge the darkness with your swift orb matching skills, mighty magical enchantments and earthshaking powerups. Match the orbs before they fall into the abyss and find your way through mysterious lands of startling beauty!
Why similar: Casual 43.5%, Action 32.1%, Indie 24.3%
- #35 Arcane Tower Survivors
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Casual 30.4%, Indie 10.9%
- #36 Luminosity
75% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Windmill Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Luminosity is a fast paced arcade game. You take the control of a space ship and your objective is to close off the enemy drones and conquer a certain percent of the map in order to blow them up. Things quickly escalate and you face an increasing number of unique and challenging enemies and environments all trying to destroy your laser...
Why similar: Casual 82.7%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.1%
- #37 Draw
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 848 reviews2023
Dev: Draw Games Developers
Windows · Mac
Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as “Stickman” as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased!
- #38 Crazy Steam Bros 2
76% matchMixed47% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Ars Creativa
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crazy Steam Bros is a classical horizontal shoot'em up inspired by the gameplay of old arcades. Anton and Dupont are brothers, inventors, and a little mad also! With the help of their landlady, Miss Lily, they must defeat the evil Baron and their hordes of moustached soldiers.
Why similar: Action 38.6%, Casual 34.7%, Indie 26.7%
- #39 Gods vs Humans
74% matchMixed57% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids Indie
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Humans are building a tower to reach the Kingdom of the Gods! Embody one of these divinities to foil their attempts. But, be careful not to kill them with your special powers, because your survival depends on their devotion!
Why similar: Action 50.1%, Casual 49.9%
- #40 Sketch Tales
73% matchMixed66% of 142 reviews2015
Dev: 8D Studio
Windows
Descend into creative madness with Sketch Tales, a sandbox action RPG where what you draw becomes what you play! Build imaginative worlds, creatures, and weapons and watch your drawings come to life. Share your created worlds and maps with friends and battle it out in multiplayer.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #41 Light Bound
72% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Garden Knight Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Get thrown into randomly generated arenas that can only be seen by the light of the players and their weapons. Explore, collect weapons and upgrades, and do battle against your friends or the computer. Customize each game using a variety of configurable options.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Casual 34.5%, Indie 28.9%
- #42 Rune Gate
68% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Devwind
Windows
Rune Gate is a roguelite deckbuilder centered on card customization. Craft unique battle strategies with different runes. Face continuous challenges, where every choice can lead to victory or defeat. Dive into Rune Gate, unleash creativity, and explore endless card combinations.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #43 Crayon Chronicles
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Outer Grid Games LLC
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Crayon Chronicles is a:Single-playerTurn-basedRPGRoguelike...offering a relatively short (2-4 hours per play-through) but action-packed experience that randomly generates the level layouts each time you play.
Why similar: Casual 53%, Indie 47%
- #44 Sparkle Unleashed
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sparkle Unleashed is a wonderfully polished casual action puzzle game. Match like colored orbs before they fall into the abyss, unlock earthshaking powerups, and conquer more than a 100 levels! Carve a path of light through an enchanting world of mystery and magic!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Casual 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #45 FatSheep Crisis
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 151 reviews2023
Dev: FatSheep Studio
Windows
Fat Sheep Town has monsters! Use skills to defeat them. Plugins help warriors survive. Many maps have risks and rewards. Pick an occupation and weapons. Level up weapons. Combine skills, plugins and weapons. Defeat the villain!
Why similar: Casual 52.2%, Action 43.4%, Indie 4.4%
- #46 RuneSage
70% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: George Gilbert
Windows
A magical open world adventure Role Playing Game in fully immersive Virtual Reality. Search the land to learn the runes of power, casting spells to solve puzzles that aid you on your quest. Can you find the scrolls of knowledge, discover the lost crystals and protect the world from the gathering storm?
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #47 Hyper Knights
67% matchVery Positive89% of 837 reviews2017
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!
Why similar: Action 62.2%, Indie 37.8%
- #48 Stardust Trial
64% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: 铭轩魔王
Windows
A cute, anime-style casual roguelite survival game. Actively attack monsters to rack up kills and unlock powerful skills! Summon magical artifacts to fight alongside you. Clear dynamic stages with unique victory conditions and enjoy the ultimate bullet-heaven experience!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #49 Dwarves & Dungeons
67% matchMixed65% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: ColorfulMaxtrixPub: Hawthorn Games
Windows · Mac
Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #50 Seraph's Last Stand
63% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Why similar: Casual 69.1%, Action 30.9%
- #51 Remnants Of Isolation
69% matchVery Positive80% of 126 reviews2015
Dev: Team IsolationPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.
Why similar: Casual 57.4%, Indie 42.6%
- #52 Deck Casters
68% matchVery Positive90% of 115 reviews2018
Dev: Rock Nano Global
Windows
Experience an entirely new kind of strategic gameplay that fuses together deck-building, RTS and MOBA in one epic experience. Wield the 5 elements, build your deck and unleash powerful spells and creatures to crush your opponent.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #53 Magic Quest
69% matchMixed67% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Magic Quest is a tower defense game with towers, mighty enemies, bosses and heroes with unique abilities.
Why similar: Casual 45%, Action 31.9%, Indie 23.1%
- #54 Aaru's Awakening
69% matchMixed69% of 137 reviews2015
Dev: Lumenox ehf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.
Why similar: Action 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #55 War of Wizards
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 174 reviews2022
Dev: Arcane Miracle Entertainment
Windows
Draw & cast your spells! Sharpen your magic skills with other players in VR! War of Wizards is a competitive VR MOBA game, where you fight in battles with other players by drawing magic spells. The bigger and more accurate you draw them, the stronger they are!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #56 Hero Quest: Tower Conflict
70% matchMostly Negative30% of 333 reviews2016
Dev: Mihai MorosanuPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hero Quest is a Tower-battle in the most literal sense! Defeat waves of enemies as they attempt to overthrow your keep! Wisely deploy your units into the battlefield and use spells to destroy the enemy tower!
Why similar: Casual 73.1%, Action 14.8%, Indie 12.1%