
Welcome to your happiest nightmare! Fight your way through hordes of powerful enemies and meet a colorful cast of companions in this action-packed 2D roguelike!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Action Roguelike, Roguelite, Hack and Slash.

Welcome to your happiest nightmare! Fight your way through hordes of powerful enemies and meet a colorful cast of companions in this action-packed 2D roguelike!

Mikene's Aspects
Guide Mikene in the search for the 7 Aspects of Balance to achieve Omnipotence and put an end to the problem plaguing the city of Farzin once and for all. Dive into hordes of enemies in this frantic hack n' slash in the best Soulslike style!

Rogue Knight
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Guide Mikene in the search for the 7 Aspects of Balance to achieve Omnipotence and put an end to the problem plaguing the city of Farzin once and for all. Dive into hordes of enemies in this frantic hack n' slash in the best Soulslike style!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Beat 'em up 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.6%, Souls-like 14.2%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Difficult 11%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
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: Hack and Slash 19%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Difficult 14.6%, Souls-like 13.8%, Roguelite 9.2%
Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Souls-like 11.2%, Difficult 10.7%
A hack-and-slash game about surviving in a mad scientist's lab with classless builds.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
Thalia is a fast paced roguelike action game. You as Thalia has been summoned to this ancient place where death is not the end, it is only the beginning. Fight hoards of enemies, giant bosses and improve in an infinite mechanic where death only makes you stronger!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11%
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.2%, Beat 'em up 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Roguelite 8.5%
Beyond Ape is a dynamic shooter with elements of fist fighting, you hit physical attacks that help accumulate aura to use abilities in battles with various bosses and enemies in random locations
Why similar: Difficult 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 10.3%
Backdate Hero is an action Rogue-lite game that integrates many elements. The player will become an important key in the world to save the world destroyed by meteorites.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Souls-like 12.9%, Roguelike 9.7%
Take over heaven in this airborne-combat roguelike where you fight hordes of angels while growing stronger every minute.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Roguelike 12.5%, Souls-like 12.4%
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 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
Jump into this fast-paced action-roguelite and purge a cursed orphanage! Crush murderous toys with your bare hands, spend looted essence on retro arcade machines, and chain your abilities into devastating combos to end the nightmare once and for all.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.6%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 7.8%, Action 6%
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Souls-like 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 10.3%
Odin sacrificed the gods to thwart Ragnarök. Now you're what's left. Tear through the Nine Realms in this fast-paced, hack and slash roguelite. Wield legendary weapons. Gain the powers of the fallen gods. Die. Come back stronger. Die again. Storm the Blotbarrow and end the All-Father.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11.2%, Combat 8.8%
Death’s Web is a brutal rogue-lite where curses twist every run. These aren't just debuffs but deadly effects that force you to move or die. Survive their chaos to earn powerful blessings, harvest souls to upgrade permanently, and battle through a cursed world where every choice matters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Souls-like 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9%
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 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 10.4%, Combat 9%
Sacrificed by your kingdom, you awaken in the depths of the endless cursed dungeon. Defeat powerful Demons, claim their elements, and rise through the cursed depths to reclaim your freedom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Souls-like 15.2%, Difficult 13.5%, Roguelite 11.2%
Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Souls-like 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 11.3%
Bound by an unbreakable chain, you and a partner must survive waves of enemies in evolving arenas. Master teamwork, unleash chain-based powers, and upgrade your skills in this chaotic co-op roguelike. Will you fight in sync or fall to the violence? The arena is waiting.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelite 9.9%
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 20%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Souls-like 11.8%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.5%
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: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18%, Difficult 14.7%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 10%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelike 10%
Hellfight is a combat focused platformer that combine the experience of roguelike and soul-like mechanics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Souls-like 20.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.8%
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Souls-like 13.5%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
An action roguelike indie game with secrets, loot, necromancy & ability progression from the creator of Songbringer. Each run you build a different sequence of weapons, abilities & relics while keeping your loot, character & world upgrades across runs. Play solo now. Local co-op coming soon.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 11.3%, Roguelike 9.3%
Litha and the Sunhouse is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a flashy, fast-paced combat system. You will explore the complex lair of the mighty Sun Usurper while defeating monsters, collecting treasures, avoiding traps, discovering secrets, and helping unlucky fellows you meet along the way!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.5%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
ClawBurst is an action roguelite featuring distinctive heroes, dazzling visual effects, and deeply satisfying combat. Combine diverse Rune Skills to wipe out screen-filling hordes, and evolve your weapons through 3 stages to survive against massive bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 8.8%
Join Redd on her quest to learn more about her magical abilities and to discover her mysterious origins. Fast-paced 2D "Hack 'N' Slash"! Gain power using slain creature's "light essence"! Defeat increasingly difficult enemies by using many abilities to grow stronger and achieve victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Difficult 16.2%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Roguelite 13.4%
Tower Of Dogma is a Action Dungeon Crawler with light RPG elements it has you ascend 31 randomly chosen floors of the tower spread across multiple different biomes each harder than the last choose a party of 2 characters a gadget and begin the climb in the relentless Tower Of Dogma.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 6.5%
Rise Again is an Action Roguelike inspired by Hack n Slash and Dungeon Crawler. Witness the adventures of a cursed wizard in ever-changing dungeons. Kill, Die, and Rise Again to lift the curse. Every death is a step closer to freedom. Will you break the curse?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Difficult 16.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.1%
A roguelite metroidvania set in a hidden realm kept from you for years. Explore, fight, and evolve as a fungal wanderer able to absorb the abilities of your enemies to survive in a world decaying from within.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Souls-like 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.8%
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 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Beat 'em up 15.8%, Souls-like 14.5%, Roguelite 10%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Roguelite 10.7%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Roguelite 13%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Roguelike 8.2%
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.5%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Souls-like 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.6%
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 9.8%, Character Customization 5.8%
Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Difficult 8.4%
Face endless waves of monsters in Defenders, a thrilling roguelike game. Use WASD to move and the mouse to attack, battling basic monsters, elites, and bosses. Level up your character after each wave to enhance your abilities and survive the onslaught.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
Jump as a samurai ghost into a beautiful hell filled with damned soul. Alone, with or against your friends, fight for your survival with fine-tuned and fast paced top down combat mechanics. Gain enough power and momentum killing foes to fight the ultimate keeper, but don't get hit!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, Beat 'em up 25.1%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 8.6%, Atmospheric 4.9%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Souls-like 19.8%, Beat 'em up 19.2%, Difficult 17.5%, Colorful 6.3%
A fast-paced beat ’em up roguelite focused on long combos and relentless action. Fight through each run, craft powerful builds, and carve your way back to the lich who shattered time.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Beat 'em up 24%, Roguelite 7.9%, Roguelike 7.8%
Level up your tiny heroes with earned XP, unlocking an array of powerful abilities and upgrades. As you delve deeper into the realms, gather an assortment of loot, to increase youre strength and defeat challanging bosses.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 15.1%, Souls-like 13.8%, Roguelite 11.1%
Fight your way atop the Goddess' ever changing tower to stop the world's annihilation!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Beat 'em up 21%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action 7.7%
Byrd Ronin blends fast-paced 2D action with precise controls. As a Ronin bird, carve through chaos to reach the legendary cherry tree that holds your vow. Get stronger each run, unlock new items and skills, master combat flow, and survive - this is the Ronin path.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Difficult 17%, Roguelike 8.9%, Roguelite 8.3%
"Hero Tower" is a game without regular monsters where you directly face challenging bosses. Dodge the boss's attacks through rolling and jumping, and seize the opportunity to counter-attack. It tests players' reflexes, stamina management, and insight into the boss's moves.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Souls-like 20.9%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Difficult 17.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Soul Wander is a 2D roguelike action game. It tells the story of the “Fade,” born with the special power to manipulate color in a village that has lost its hues. The Fade embarks on a perilous journey to restore the lost colors.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Souls-like 17.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Roguelite 7.9%
Let it rip! Control your own Contrablade to knock out your opponent and reach the farthest to unlock new parts, abilities, and upgrades in this unique and addictive physics fighting action roguelite arcade game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Souls-like 11.4%
The Island of Spirits is a randomly generated action 2D Platformer Rogue-Like. Following the Green Knight on his adventure to get the bounty of the king. On his way he will fight Mushrooms, Crystals, bizarre creatures and defeat big bosses, discover more about the Green Knight and about The Island.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Difficult 22.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 9%, Story Rich 7.7%
Captured by a plotting king of Beku and forced to embark on a challenging quest to finalise his plans, you'll master your devastating ethereal abilities in this 2D platformer to overcome increasing waves of formidable foes. What secrets will you find along the way?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelite 9.2%
A Visual narrative about overcoming the status quo, Fight in a series of different Arenas Levels, In your downtime cook different meals with unique effects and craft equipment to increase your chances.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.2%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 9%, Atmospheric 5.6%
Don your armor and take up the spear and shield. Draco Knight is a brutally difficult action platformer with a hint of metroidvania that utilizes twin stick controls to provide an intricate and hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Souls-like 14.8%, Difficult 12%, 2D Platformer 12%
Rogue Blight is a souls-like, rogue-lite, combat focused RPG. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Meet other struggling heroes. Death will be punishing, but you will get stronger with every journey. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Souls-like 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelite 11.2%
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 27.2%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Character Customization 6.6%
Shadow Wave is a Metroidvania-style action rogue lite. Explore different biomes always with different arrangements. With the help of your faithful companion, move fast, be precise in combat and watch your powers grow stronger. Evolve in death and enjoy the path.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.5%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Souls-like 14%, Combat 7.3%
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: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Souls-like 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Difficult 14.4%, Roguelite 11.3%
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 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Souls-like 14.5%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 10.9%