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Games Like Skul: The Hero Slayer

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelike, Action Roguelike, Roguelite, Action.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 57,546 reviews
Released: 2021-01-20
Developer: SOUTHPAW GAMES
Publisher: NEOWIZ
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 7.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 23.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

Skul: The Hero Slayer stands out because it mixes fast 2D platform combat, tough roguelite runs, and constant build reinvention through its skull-swapping class system. If you're looking for games that scratch the same itch, the best matches are side-scrolling action roguelites with snappy movement, strong run-to-run variety, and boss fights that reward repeated mastery. This ranking favors games that feel close to Skul moment to moment, not just games that share a few tags.

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  1. #1 Dead Cells
    97% 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: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Metroidvania 13.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast side-scrolling roguelite combat, branching runs, and constant weapon/build experimentation make it the closest overall match to Skul.

  2. #2 Have a Nice Death
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 10,763 reviews2023
    Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 29.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Metroidvania 12.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures Skul's brisk side-scrolling pace with stylish hack-and-slash combat, random upgrades, and punishing boss gauntlets.

  3. #3 Rogue Legacy 2
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 15,118 reviews2022
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 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 24.9%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Difficult 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Like Skul, it is a run-based 2D action platformer where each attempt changes how you fight while steadily growing your long-term power.

  4. #4 Astral Ascent
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 8,519 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 24.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Hack and Slash 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art 2D roguelite delivers flashy combo combat, boss-heavy runs, and huge build variety through a cast of distinct characters.

  5. #5 Dungreed
    94% 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 31.3%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art side-scrolling roguelite built around dungeon runs, tight melee combat, and lots of gear-driven build variety.

  6. #6 Blade Assault
    94% 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%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers snappy melee-focused roguelite action, pixel art, and upgrade choices that meaningfully reshape every run.

  7. #7 ScourgeBringer
    93% 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: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 11.5%, Roguelike 11%

    Why You'll Like It: An extremely fast 2D roguelite platformer with demanding execution and relentless momentum between fights.

  8. #8 Oblivion Override
    92% 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: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 15.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its combo-heavy 2D roguelite runs, mobility-focused combat, and weapon synergies make it feel very close to Skul's flow.

  9. #9 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: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Difficult 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: If you love Skul's aerial aggression, this roguelite blends platforming and boons into fast, juggle-heavy combat.

  10. #10 Neon Abyss
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 23,608 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 24.1%, Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Platformer 10%

    Why You'll Like It: This run-based 2D platform shooter has wild item stacking and chaotic synergies that scratch the same 'broken build' itch as Skul.

  11. #11 Revita
    90% matchVery Positive81% of 2,429 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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 34.2%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D platform-action roguelite with strong build crafting, repeatable high-skill runs, and constant risk-reward decisions.

  12. #12 Rogue Legacy
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 18,817 reviews2013
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.5 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 24.8%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Metroidvania 8.9%, Indie 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The original class-based action-platformer roguelite still nails the addictive cycle of short runs, randomness, and experimentation.

  13. #13 Risk of Rain Returns
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 28,677 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 49.5%, Roguelike 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 9.2%, 2D 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Its side-view roguelike chaos, escalating difficulty, and item-synergy runs will appeal if you enjoy Skul's replayable power spikes.

  14. #14 Rising Hell
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 317 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 27.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Difficult 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This hard vertical 2D action roguelite shares Skul's demonic tone, quick runs, and momentum-heavy melee combat.

  15. #15 Trinity Fusion
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 905 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Mob Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 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 25.5%, Metroidvania 15.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This stylish side-scrolling roguelite has multiple protagonists, smooth combo combat, and satisfying run-to-run progression.

  16. #16 The Rogue Prince of Persia
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,779 reviews2025
    Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 31%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Platformer 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Movement-heavy 2D roguelite platforming and acrobatic combat make it a strong fit if Skul's mobility was your favorite part.

  17. #17 30XX
    85% 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 29.2%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It brings run-based progression and varied loadouts to precision 2D action-platforming in a way many Skul fans click with immediately.

  18. #18 Caveblazers
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 4,533 reviews2017
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 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 30.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Difficult 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A rougher but very relevant pick: difficult pixel-platform roguelike runs full of dangerous rooms, random loot, and improvisation.

  19. #19 Metal Unit
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 2,896 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 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action 15.1%, Indie 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It mixes 2D action, run resets, and unlockable combat tools in a way that echoes Skul's progression-driven loop.

  20. #20 Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 2,240 reviews2022
    Dev: Cygames, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 15.8%, Souls-like 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished side-scrolling roguelite whose companion combinations create the same satisfying build-crafting loop as Skul.

  21. #21 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
    84% 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: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelike 21.4%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelite 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Dark fantasy side-scrolling roguelite runs with melee weapon variety and punishing boss encounters line up well with Skul's appeal.

  22. #22 Summum Aeterna
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 397 reviews2023
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 25.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Difficult 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Another 2D action-platform roguelite that leans into repeat runs, difficulty, and randomized stage modifiers.

  23. #23 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 23,942 reviews2016
    Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling hack-and-slash roguelike with lots of weapon pickups and the same 'adapt your run' appeal.

  24. #24 Flinthook
    82% matchMostly Positive74% of 844 reviews2017
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 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 34.3%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It puts a grappling-hook twist on the 2D roguelite platformer formula while keeping the same fast, repeatable run structure.

  25. #25 Fury Unleashed
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,908 reviews2020
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

    Why similar: Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 18.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Action 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This comic-book run-and-gun roguelite shares Skul's quick restart rhythm and momentum that depends heavily on your current build.

  26. #26 Noita
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,532 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.7 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 22.5%, Roguelike 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelite 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: More systemic and chaotic than Skul, but its lethal 2D roguelite runs reward the same love of experimentation and repeated mastery.

  27. #27 Vagante
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 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 25.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Metroidvania 10.2%, Difficult 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A harsher fantasy platform roguelike focused on dangerous runs, character builds, and learning through failure.

  28. #28 Black Future '88
    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 749 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 49.2%, Roguelite 21%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Side Scroller 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A frantic side-scrolling roguelike whose speed, difficulty, and run-based upgrades suit players who like Skul's intensity.

  29. #29 A Robot Named Fight!
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 897 reviews2017
    Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Metroidvania 20%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Its roguelike structure, 2D exploration, and challenging combat make it a solid crossover pick for Skul players.

  30. #30 UnderMine
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 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 49.1%, Roguelite 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 4.6%, Roguelike 3.9%

  31. #31 Foregone
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 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 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Roguelike 8.8%, Difficult 8.3%

  32. #32 Wizard of Legend
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 21,044 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 34%, Roguelike 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, Action 6.1%

  33. #33 Rogue Stormers
    78% matchMixed69% of 990 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 16.6%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling roguelike shooter offers hard runs, randomized loot, and boss fights that fit the same replay-driven mindset.

  34. #34 Souldiers
    76% matchMixed69% of 3,112 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 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 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Action 10.2%, Action-Adventure 4.6%

  35. #35 Curse of the Dead Gods
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 9,199 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 34%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Difficult 11.3%, Action 7.3%

  36. #36 Dragon Is Dead
    73% 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: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Hack and Slash 10%, Action 6.1%

  37. #37 Skelly Selest
    75% 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 30.9%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

  38. #38 Tails of Iron
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 15,003 reviews2021
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 20.4%, Difficult 18.1%, Souls-like 13.4%, 2D 11.7%, Action 9.6%

  39. #39 Eldest Souls
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,378 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 25.9%, Difficult 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Souls-like 12.2%, Action 9.5%

  40. #40 Boneraiser Minions
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,346 reviews2023
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 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 33.4%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action 6.4%

  41. #41 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 5,578 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 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 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Souls-like 14.6%, Action 8.3%, Difficult 7.5%

  42. #42 Moonscars
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 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 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Action 11.7%, Souls-like 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.4%

  43. #43 Hollow Knight
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 558,466 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 41.6 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 33.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Souls-like 8.6%, Indie 7.4%

  44. #44 Blasphemous
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 66,776 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 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Souls-like 9.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Platformer 6.1%

  45. #45 Moonlighter
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 23,893 reviews2018
    Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 26.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Hack and Slash 12.4%

  46. #46 Nightmare: The Lunatic
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 270 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 22.1%, Metroidvania 11.2%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  47. #47 Dark Devotion
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,499 reviews2019
    Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 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 23.6%, Metroidvania 15%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Roguelite 9.2%, Souls-like 7.5%

  48. #48 Death's Door
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 22,030 reviews2021
    Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 24.3%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 16.6%, Souls-like 15.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  49. #49 Tiny Rogues
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,706 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.7 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 32.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

  50. #50 The Messenger
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 13,167 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 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Platformer 13%, Action 8%, 2D 7.8%

  51. #51 Titan Souls
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,804 reviews2015
    Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.1%, Difficult 23.1%, Souls-like 16.1%, Action 9.4%, Indie 7.8%

  52. #52 Hades
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 307,900 reviews2020
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.9 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 39.2%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 14%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action 6.1%

  53. #53 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
    69% 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 28.4%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9%

  54. #54 DUNGEON SLASHER
    68% 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 37.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 16.3%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  55. #55 Death Must Die
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 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 32.9%, Roguelite 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

  56. #56 Debugging Hero
    67% 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: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Roguelike 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11%

  57. #57 Space Gladiators
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 480 reviews2021
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 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 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19%, Action 18.7%, Indie 14.1%, Difficult 7.1%

  58. #58 Archvale
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,392 reviews2021
    Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 33.3%, Action 23.3%, 2D 10.1%, Roguelike 8.5%, Difficult 7%

  59. #59 Nine Sols
    65% 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: Metroidvania 30%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 9.8%, Souls-like 9.3%

  60. #60 MO:Astray
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 5,055 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 15.7%, Indie 13%, Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 7.5%

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