Games Like Shadow of the Depth

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 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Souls-like 14.1%, Roguelite 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down action-roguelite that emphasizes precise combat and hack-and-slash mechanics in a dungeon-crawling setting.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Roguelike 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for top-down action roguelites, offering fluid combat and a compelling narrative loop that perfectly complements the gameplay style of Shadow of the Depth.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Souls-like 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelite 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a strong thematic focus on light and shadow mechanics alongside challenging, tactical top-down dungeon exploration.

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 15%, Perma Death 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Action RPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a complex skill tree and action-RPG mechanics that align well with the character-building aspects of the seed game.

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 19%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Roguelike 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that mirrors the dungeon-crawling progression and hack-and-slash combat found in Shadow of the Depth.

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 16.9%, Hack and Slash 13%, Roguelite 11%, Souls-like 10.5%, Action Roguelike 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with action-RPG elements that feel very similar to the seed game's core loop.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful pixel art and a similar top-down hack-and-slash approach to dungeon crawling with deep character-driven progression.

Ancient Abyss is a 2D Zelda-like action game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you reach further into the maze.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.1%, Souls-like 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Action RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This dungeon crawler captures the same top-down exploration feel with a focus on combat and procedural world generation.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: The fast-paced, high-intensity combat and top-down perspective provide a similar adrenaline-fueled experience to the seed game.

A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Why similar: Souls-like 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11%, Difficult 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like roguelite features top-down dungeon exploration and challenging combat that rewards careful positioning.

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: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10%

Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused action-roguelite that emphasizes dungeon progression and hack-and-slash mechanics.

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 17.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Hack and Slash 12%, Perma Death 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that delivers intense top-down combat and high replayability.

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: Roguelite 13.6%, Souls-like 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art action-roguelite focuses on tight combat mechanics and replay value, mirroring the seed game's design philosophy.

Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Difficult 9.8%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, atmospheric take on the top-down roguelite genre, focusing on dungeon exploration and tactical combat.

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 20.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Roguelike 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines hack-and-slash combat with bullet-hell elements, providing a similarly frantic top-down experience.

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 17%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that focuses on dungeon progression and character customization similar to the seed game.

Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Perma Death 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite emphasizes creative combat builds and fast-paced dungeon crawling.

Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!

Why similar: Souls-like 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Difficult 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy top-down action-roguelite that captures the essence of classic dungeon crawling.

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 12.6%, Souls-like 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends bullet-hell mechanics with hack-and-slash action in a roguelite format.

Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Perma Death 10.1%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down action-RPG provides a straightforward dungeon-crawling experience with hack-and-slash combat.

Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down action-roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and hack-and-slash combat.

In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Difficult 9.6%, Perma Death 8.5%, Top-Down 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down action-roguelite features challenging dungeon-crawling mechanics that reward player skill.

Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Perma Death 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on combat loops and dungeon progression.

Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Perma Death 16.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Roguelike 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite features top-down combat and bullet-hell elements that align with the seed game's intensity.

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: Souls-like 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Roguelite 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like action-roguelite emphasizes challenging combat and dungeon exploration.

Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelike 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelite that emphasizes dungeon exploration and replayability.

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Perma Death 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.2%

Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Perma Death 11.2%, Roguelite 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that simplifies the combat loop while maintaining the core dungeon-crawling feel.

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 18.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 13.1%, Roguelike 12.4%

Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.

Why similar: Difficult 19.1%, Roguelike 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, RPG 12.5%, Action RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG focuses on difficult dungeon exploration and combat progression.

Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Souls-like 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Top-Down 11%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down hack-and-slash dungeon crawler with character customization that feels familiar to the seed game.

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 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action RPG 14.8%, Roguelike 13.6%

Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?

Why similar: Perma Death 17%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelite 12.9%

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Difficult 11.9%

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Roguelite 20%, RPG 6.1%, Top-Down 5.2%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Difficult 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Top-Down 8.7%

Depths of Limbo is a difficult action roguelike with a dark theme. The fast-paced combat is spiced up with a variety of unique items and weapons found throughout the procedurally generated world.

Why similar: Roguelike 35.3%, Difficult 25.3%, Action 15.4%, Indie 12.1%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and combat in a top-down perspective.

BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.

Why similar: Souls-like 13.3%, Perma Death 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.6%

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 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelike 12.2%

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 18.7%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelike 14.7%, Top-Down 9.4%

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: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%

Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 9.8%, Action RPG 8.4%

The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Souls-like 20.4%, Difficult 13.8%, Perma Death 12.5%, Action RPG 10.3%

You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.2%, Perma Death 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 11%

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action RPG 14.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.1%

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 14.5%, Souls-like 14.1%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Perma Death 11.3%

By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, RPG 7%

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 15.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Action RPG 10.2%

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 18.3%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Roguelite 12.3%

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 15.8%, Perma Death 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 11.4%

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 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Souls-like 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12%

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: Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 10.5%

Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action RPG 12.1%

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 25.8%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Difficult 7.8%

Slay the Minotaur is a challenging roguelike dungeon crawler set in ancient Greece. Survive the onslaught of the labyrinth. Upgrade your skills, earn ranks, and face the Minotaur in the ultimate game of cat and mouse!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action RPG 10.4%

A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill 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 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.6%

Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Souls-like 14.3%, Action RPG 10.6%

Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 22.9%, Roguelike 21.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Action 6.8%

Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, RPG 15.6%, Action 8.1%, Indie 7%

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Souls-like 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Perma Death 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Action RPG 10.1%