- #1 Metal Bringer
97% matchVery Positive88% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.6% ★, Voxel 16.1% ★, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title shares the core combat-customization DNA and fast-paced action-roguelite structure of the seed game.
- #2 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,143 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, 2.5D 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 16.5%, Mythology 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a striking traditional Japanese art style paired with intense, skill-based hack-and-slash roguelite combat.
- #3 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
96% matchVery Positive85% of 2,861 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 22%, Roguelite 17.9%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Roguelike 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelite that emphasizes precise melee combat and diverse weapon mastery similar to the seed game's focus on technique collection.
- #4 Oblivion Override
95% matchVery Positive91% of 2,045 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 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: Ninja 33.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, side-scrolling action-roguelite that prioritizes aggressive hack-and-slash gameplay and mechanical variety.
- #5 Dead Cells
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 41.0 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: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Procedural Generation 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for action-roguelite combat, offering fluid movement and a vast array of weapons that allow for deep build customization.
- #6 Skul: The Hero Slayer
94% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 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 29.7%, Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep combat variety through a unique head-swapping system that mirrors the technique-collecting progression of Samurai Bringer.
- #7 Ember Knights
93% matchVery Positive94% of 6,984 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused roguelite that emphasizes tight controls and synergy-building, perfect for fans of action-heavy dungeon crawlers.
- #8 Spiritfall
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 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: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, Procedural Generation 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features platform-fighter mechanics integrated into a roguelite structure, offering a unique and fluid combat experience.
- #9 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
92% matchMixed57% of 598 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 24.1%, Roguelike 20.3%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Colorful 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A thematic match that blends Japanese folklore with action-roguelite exploration and character-driven combat.
- #10 Nine Sols
90% matchVery Positive94% of 45,033 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Mythology 62.5%, Action-Adventure 20.9%, Action 16.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty, parry-focused action game that captures the intensity and precision required for mastering samurai-style combat.
- #11 Rogue Samurai
91% matchMixed55% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Ninja 34.3% ★, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the samurai aesthetic with bullet-heaven and roguelite mechanics for a chaotic, horde-clearing experience.
- #12 Sifu
89% matchVery Positive92% of 28,591 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action 24.4%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: While not a roguelite, its deep martial arts combat system and focus on mastery and repetition provide a similar sense of combat progression.
- #13 Katana ZERO
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,003 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Ninja 37.5% ★, Hack and Slash 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Action 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that captures the 'spectacle-fighter' feel of samurai combat with one-hit-kill intensity.
- #14 WARRIORS: Abyss
86% matchVery Positive86% of 2,322 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 16%, Historical 14.9%, Roguelike 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the 'musou' style of fighting hordes of enemies within a roguelite framework.
- #15 Neverinth
88% matchMixed69% of 1,101 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Character Customization 12.5%, Roguelike 12%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that leans heavily into mythology and character customization, mirroring the progression style of the seed game.
- #16 Ed-0: Zombie Uprising
87% matchMixed65% of 279 reviews2023
Dev: LANCARSEPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Oedo x Zombie x Rogue-like" A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated, no run will be the same. Decision making will be essential but there are some RPG elements as well.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.8% ★, Ninja 25% ★, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-roguelite that features a samurai protagonist and focuses on procedural generation and survival.
- #17 Skelly Selest
86% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Roguelike 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style action-roguelite that rewards aggressive play and quick reflexes.
- #18 Dungreed
84% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite with a heavy emphasis on loot and diverse combat styles that keep each run feeling fresh.
- #19 Into the Necrovale
83% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hack-and-slash combat with a deep itemization system that allows for varied and powerful character builds.
- #20 Nigate Tale
84% matchMixed67% of 967 reviews2024
Dev: Hermit GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, 2.5D 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful action-roguelite that blends magic and melee combat in a dungeon-crawling setting.
- #21 Heart&Slash
85% matchVery Positive81% of 641 reviews2016
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Full Hearts Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.
Why similar: Voxel 21.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 19.9% ★, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelike 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D hack-and-slash roguelite that allows for extensive customization of your character's combat parts and abilities.
- #22 Striving for Light
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite with a massive skill tree that allows for highly specific and unique character builds.
- #23 Debugging Hero
79% matchVery Positive88% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that features fast-paced hack-and-slash combat and pixel-art aesthetics.
- #24 Akane
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,904 reviews2018
Dev: Ludic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.3%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Action 15.7%, Roguelike 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based samurai action game that focuses purely on the speed and precision of swordplay.
- #25 Asura: Vengeance Edition
82% matchVery Positive85% of 693 reviews2017
Dev: Ogre Head Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Asura is an Action Rogue-like set in a fantasy world inspired by the richness of Indian mythology. It features a unique procedural skill tree which changes on every play-through.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Roguelite 19.9%, Mythology 16.8%, Roguelike 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite set in a fantasy world inspired by Indian mythology, featuring deep skill-tree customization.
- #26 Dungeons of Edera
81% matchMixed68% of 1,059 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Roguelite 16%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that emphasizes action-oriented combat and exploration in a procedurally generated world.
- #27 Deflector
80% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Roguelite 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell hack-and-slash that requires quick reactions and precise movement to survive intense combat encounters.
- #28 Cinderia
76% matchVery Positive88% of 4,774 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, 2.5D 12.3%
- #29 Mirror of Heaven
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,102 reviews2024
Dev: EnjoyPlay LtdPub: Leyo Games
Windows
The Qi has awakened demons, they wreak havoc on our world. You traverse ancient realms with the aid of the "Kunlun Mirror," embarking on a journey of cultivation and acension to gods.
Why similar: Mythology 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Historical 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up style action-roguelite that emphasizes melee combat and adventure elements.
- #30 DUNGEON SLASHER
77% matchNo user reviews67% of 262 reviews2026
Dev: 96Percent
Windows
Navigate maps filled with enemies, destroying all who get in your way! Use a variety of character, artifact, and skill synergies to defeat the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 16.8%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Cute 6.4%
- #31 The Rangers In The South
77% matchVery Positive82% of 818 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: 2.5D 21%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Character Customization 11.5%
- #32 Perseus: Titan Slayer
79% matchMixed64% of 376 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Mythology 14.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on mythological combat and character progression through various weapon types.
- #33 Dungeon Looter
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hack-and-slash action with cooperative elements, ideal for those who enjoy the loot-heavy aspect of roguelites.
- #34 Shattered Realm Rebirth
75% 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: Spectacle fighter 26.1% ★, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelike 10%
- #35 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.4%, Roguelite 35.1%, Roguelike 11.3%, Action 9.3%
- #36 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
72% matchVery Positive94% of 36,243 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Procedural Generation 17%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #37 Ragnar
73% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Fimbulwinter Games
Windows · Mac
In this epic Norse myth-inspired roguelike dungeon crawler, wield divine power to challenge Loki and uncover the secrets of the Nine Realms through the branches of Yggdrasil. Grow stronger and reshape Ragnarok’s fate with legendary weapons of the gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Mythology 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%
- #38 Skybreakers
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 703 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Mythology 16.7%, 2.5D 15.5%, Roguelite 13.6%
- #39 NETHER DUNGEONS
73% matchVery Positive83% of 434 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Character Customization 12.8%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #40 Umigame
73% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Nimblegames
Windows
Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #41 Heroes of Hammerwatch
74% matchVery Positive87% of 9,522 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Hack and Slash 7.1%
- #42 30XX
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,809 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 22%, Procedural Generation 18.7%, Roguelike 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #43 Dunjungle
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 749 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: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Procedural Generation 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #44 KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story
75% matchMixed60% of 412 reviews2020
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Help the swordsmith Dojima pay off his debt after his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral by crafting swords by day and exploring mysterious, twisting dungeons for valuable materials at night.
Why similar: Action 56%, Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Action Roguelike 17.9%
- #45 Ampersat
72% matchVery Positive83% of 835 reviews2022
Dev: Gaterooze, Ink
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A shooty, slashy, RPG-y game mixing retro and modern sensibilities. A blend of influences from Gauntlet & Smash TV to Zelda & Angband, Ampersat is a handcrafted adventure but with appeal to Roguelite fans. Battle ASCII creatures in colorful areas & free letters to return language to the village!
Why similar: Voxel 29.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #46 Swarm Grinder
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelite 22.1%, Roguelike 21.3%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #47 Samurai: Ronin's Path
71% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: GameHunters
Windows
Samurai: Ronin's Path is a dynamic action game set in feudal Japan. Fight in true samurai style, unlock new abilities, avoid death, and cut down your enemies using an extensive arsenal available to Asian warriors.
Why similar: Ninja 48.5% ★, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Historical 20.5%, Action 6%
- #48 Katana Dragon
69% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Tsunoa Games
Windows · Linux
An action, adventure & dungeon exploration RPG, where you play as the ninjas Shin & Nobi in their quest to save the world of Sogen!
Why similar: Voxel 32.2% ★, Ninja 29.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Cute 7%
- #49 Halls of Torment
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 21.9%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Roguelike 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #50 Savara
69% matchVery Positive88% of 576 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #51 Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 971 reviews2026
Dev: KTMG LLC.Pub: KIC Games
Windows
In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.1% ★, Collectathon 16.8%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Character Customization 8.9%
- #52 Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 174 reviews2023
Dev: Gambir StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Step into the greaves of King Arthur in this fantasy action roguelite and wield the Broken Excalibur in a quest to rescue the scattered citizens of Camelot, vanquish the calamitous Void Giant, and escape from the Astral Dimension once and for all.
Why similar: 2.5D 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #53 Slasher's Keep
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,307 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #54 Katanaut
67% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 16%, Procedural Generation 14.2%
- #55 ScourgeBringer
68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,268 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 26.7%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
- #56 Cultivation Story: Reincarnation
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,034 reviews2023
Dev: Chi Entertainment Corp.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Cultivation Story: Reincarnation is a top-down pixel art style action roguelike based on cultivation and Chinese mythology.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Mythology 20%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #57 Dragon Is Dead
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 19.4%, Action 5.1%
- #58 Samurai Shampoo Classic
68% matchVery Positive89% of 178 reviews2021
Dev: JojoPub: Samurai Shampoo team
Windows
Melee-based roguelike dungeon crawler where a fallen samurai must retrieve his stolen Shampoo. Make your run unique by selecting unique perks, picking a weapon when you start a run, picking up items and weapons from chests, and buying them from shops.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 15%, Procedural Generation 13.1%
- #59 Noobs Want to Live
65% matchVery Positive89% of 4,983 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: 2.5D 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Procedural Generation 13%
- #60 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
64% matchVery Positive82% of 7,720 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Mythology 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 15.7%