- #1 Dead Cells
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,919 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 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: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Metroidvania 13.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest overall match thanks to its ultra-fluid 2D combat, difficult roguelite runs, pixel-art presentation, and heavy emphasis on weapons, movement, and build synergy.
- #2 Rogue Legacy 2
96% matchVery Positive91% of 15,018 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.7%, Platformer 10%, Difficult 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Like Skul, it blends side-scrolling action-platforming with addictive run-based progression and lots of ways to shape each attempt into a different build.
- #3 Have a Nice Death
96% matchVery Positive86% of 10,649 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Metroidvania 12.1%, Hack and Slash 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This nails the same stylish 2D roguelite formula with fast scythe-driven combat, dark humor, branching runs, and strong build experimentation.
- #4 ScourgeBringer
95% matchVery Positive86% of 3,241 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 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: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 11.4%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same kind of high-speed, aggressive 2D roguelite action where mobility, precision, and chaining attacks are everything.
- #5 Astral Ascent
94% matchVery Positive95% of 8,409 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Hack and Slash 9%
Why You'll Like It: Its beautiful pixel art, character-based combat styles, and combo-heavy 2D roguelite structure make it a superb pick for Skul fans.
- #6 Dungreed
94% matchVery Positive93% of 9,551 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 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 31.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It shares Skul's pixel-art dungeon runs, responsive 2D combat, and satisfying sense of gradually mastering randomized stages and equipment.
- #7 Blade Assault
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,299 reviews2022
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is another sleek side-scrolling action roguelite with flashy combat, platforming, and repeatable runs that feels very close to Skul's overall rhythm.
- #8 Dragon Is Dead
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 693 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: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It channels a very Skul-like blend of dark fantasy, side-scrolling hack-and-slash combat, and build-focused roguelite progression.
- #9 Spiritfall
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,932 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: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 15.2%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Difficult 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its platform-fighter combat and roguelite boon system create the same run-based loop of mobility, combos, and constantly evolving builds.
- #10 Caveblazers
91% matchVery Positive85% of 4,513 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 30.4%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Difficult 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a tougher, rougher 2D action-platformer roguelite that scratches the same itch for randomized runs, danger, and build improvisation.
- #11 Oblivion Override
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,022 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 15.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a very strong modern match with fast side-scrolling roguelite combat, aerial combos, and a similar emphasis on stylish movement through runs.
- #12 Revita
90% matchVery Positive81% of 2,413 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Although more shooter-focused, it captures Skul's fast 2D run structure, demanding difficulty, and rewarding build customization brilliantly.
- #13 Rogue Legacy
89% matchVery Positive92% of 18,717 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.9%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Metroidvania 8.8%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original still holds up as a foundational 2D action roguelite with side-scrolling combat, procedural runs, and strong long-term progression.
- #14 UnderMine
88% matchVery Positive90% of 9,796 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 49.4%, Roguelite 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 4.5%, Roguelike 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Though less platform-heavy, it captures the same addictive roguelite progression, repeated dungeon runs, and incremental mastery.
- #15 Rising Hell
87% matchVery Positive89% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Difficult 9%
Why You'll Like It: Its relentless upward-climbing runs, tight action-platforming, and demonic hack-and-slash energy feel very compatible with Skul's intensity.
- #16 Neon Abyss
86% matchVery Positive86% of 23,566 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Platformer 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers another highly replayable 2D roguelite platformer loop with colorful pixel visuals, quick movement, and chaotic run-to-run variety.
- #17 30XX
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,780 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 28.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Side Scroller 10%
Why You'll Like It: Its precise 2D platforming, run-based structure, and meaningful upgrade choices make it a strong fit if you love Skul's mobility and repetition loop.
- #18 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,132 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Roguelike 21.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: This leans more stylish and slasher-like, but its dark side-scrolling roguelite structure and melee focus line up well with Skul.
- #19 Wizard of Legend
84% matchVery Positive91% of 20,963 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 33.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Roguelite 10.6%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Even without the platforming, it matches Skul's appeal through fast combat, short repeatable runs, and high build variety.
- #20 Nightmare: The Lunatic
84% matchVery Positive89% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Metroidvania 11.5%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers challenging anime-styled action roguelite runs with fast combat and build experimentation that should appeal to Skul players.
- #21 Curse of the Dead Gods
83% matchVery Positive84% of 9,135 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 36.3%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 17.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This trades side-scrolling for an isometric view, but its difficult dodge-based combat and dark roguelite progression hit a similar challenge-and-build loop.
- #22 Risk of Rain Returns
81% matchVery Positive90% of 28,621 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.8%, Roguelike 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 8.7%, 2D 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more shooter-driven, it shares Skul's 2D roguelike structure, escalating chaos, and rewarding run-based item stacking.
- #23 Space Gladiators
82% matchVery Positive90% of 478 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Roguelite 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Action 19%, Indie 14.6%, Difficult 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is another 2D roguelite platformer with hectic arenas, constant unlocks, and a run structure that feels immediately familiar.
- #24 Summum Aeterna
82% matchVery Positive85% of 389 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Difficult 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is another dark fantasy roguelite platformer built around rapid runs, high difficulty, and strong replayability.
- #25 Metal Unit
81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,882 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action 14.9%, Indie 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This combines side-scrolling action, gear progression, and repeatable runs in a way that overlaps nicely with Skul's combat-driven structure.
- #26 Trinity Fusion
80% matchVery Positive86% of 884 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 14.7%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its slick side-scrolling combat, roguelite structure, and emphasis on chaining attacks and upgrades make it a natural modern alternative.
- #27 Noita
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 87,339 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is far more systemic and chaotic, but its punishing pixel-art roguelike runs and experimental build potential will resonate with players who enjoy tough, replayable runs.
- #28 Vagante
78% matchVery Positive89% of 5,008 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.6%, Metroidvania 9.8%, Difficult 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is slower and harsher than Skul, but its fantasy roguelike platforming, class variety, and punishing runs make it a worthwhile adjacent recommendation.
- #29 Flinthook
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 34.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its grappling-hook movement and roguelite platforming add a more acrobatic twist to the same kind of side-scrolling, replayable action loop.
- #30 Foregone
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Roguelike 9.3%, Difficult 8.7%
- #31 Black Future '88
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 745 reviews2019
Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.4%, Roguelite 21.2%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Side Scroller 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its stylish 2D roguelite gunplay, fast movement, and run-based escalation make it a good offbeat pick for Skul fans.
- #32 Boneraiser Minions
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,330 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 6.3%
- #33 Moonlighter
76% matchVery Positive82% of 21,806 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%
- #34 Skelly Selest
77% matchVery Positive93% of 287 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 31.1%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Hack and Slash 7%
- #35 Tails of Iron
75% matchVery Positive88% of 14,646 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Difficult 21.1%, 2D 13.9%, Action 11%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #36 Souldiers
76% matchMixed69% of 3,040 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Action 10.4%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
- #37 Blasphemous
74% matchVery Positive90% of 64,390 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Difficult 9.7%, Platformer 6.6%, 2D 6.3%
- #38 Eldest Souls
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,294 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.5%, Difficult 22.3%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action 10.8%, Indie 10.5%
- #39 Hollow Knight
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 546,509 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Indie 8.2%, 2D 8%
- #40 Moonscars
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,480 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Action 12.8%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Platformer 7.6%
- #41 Death Must Die
70% matchVery Positive90% of 21,581 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Hack and Slash 9.7%
- #42 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
73% matchVery Positive81% of 5,532 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Action 9.7%, Difficult 8.9%, Platformer 6.8%
- #43 The Messenger
72% matchVery Positive93% of 13,005 reviews2018
Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D 8%, Action 8%
- #44 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,852 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 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 29.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #45 Tiny Rogues
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,606 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.7%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 16%, Difficult 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #46 Archvale
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,376 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34%, Action 23.7%, 2D 10.5%, Roguelike 8.8%, Difficult 7.1%
- #47 Debugging Hero
69% matchVery Positive88% of 285 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: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Hack and Slash 10.9%
- #48 Roguelands
71% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Roguelite 8.1%, Action 5.4%
- #49 The Rogue Prince of Persia
67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,623 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 15.6%, Platformer 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.8%
- #50 Death's Door
68% matchVery Positive93% of 21,489 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action 19.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Indie 8.1%
- #51 NETHER HEROES
68% matchVery Positive90% of 764 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.8%, Roguelike 17%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.5%
- #52 MO:Astray
69% matchVery Positive92% of 5,043 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 7.5%
- #53 Dark Devotion
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,470 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action 6.1%
- #54 Hades
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 304,571 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 39.4%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 14%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Action 6.1%
- #55 Monster Sanctuary
67% matchVery Positive91% of 12,503 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Platformer 7.4%
- #56 Skelattack
71% matchMixed61% of 142 reviews2020
Dev: Ukuza, Inc.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!
Why similar: Action 23.7%, Platformer 20.1%, Indie 18.2%, Metroidvania 12.4%, Difficult 7.6%
- #57 Hell is Other Demons
68% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13%, Difficult 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #58 Infernax
66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,192 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Indie 8.6%
- #59 Hero Siege
69% matchMixed67% of 46,824 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Roguelike 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Roguelite 11%
- #60 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Action 6.2%