- #1 Dungeon Souls
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 28.6%, Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, RPG 8.2%
- #2 Chasm
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Procedural Generation 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, RPG 6.4%, Action RPG 3.8%
- #3 Hyper Light Drifter
95% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Metroidvania 19.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #4 Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Beldarak Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Explore the island of Namok and its dungeon, both of them full of adventures, dangers and big bosses. Craft new armors, weapons, potions, etc... Meet the crazy townfolks and discover the secrets that lie beneath Namok.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Open World 12.7%, Co-op 10.5%
- #5 Ampersat
94% matchVery Positive84% of 750 reviews2022
Dev: Gaterooze, Ink
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
A shooty, slashy, RPG-y game mixing retro and modern sensibilities. A blend of influences from Gauntlet & Smash TV to Zelda & Angband, Ampersat is a handcrafted adventure but with appeal to Roguelite fans. Battle ASCII creatures in colorful areas & free letters to return language to the village!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Open World 10.7%
- #6 Striving for Light
93% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action RPG 20%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 13.2%
- #7 Overture
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Roguelike 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, RPG 10.5%
- #8 Powerlust
92% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Nonlinear 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #9 Undungeon
91% matchMixed64% of 375 reviews2021
Dev: Laughing MachinesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Action RPG 22.8%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #10 Labyrinth Legend
91% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Shinobi Games
Windows · Mac
Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Action RPG 14.6%, Local Co-Op 12%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #11 Metal Bringer
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Action RPG 23.9%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 3.6%
- #12 OUTBUDDIES DX
90% matchMixed70% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Nonlinear 5.8%, Open World 4.4%
- #13 Chronicon
88% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Action RPG 17.3%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #14 Mana Spark
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action RPG 18.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Local Co-Op 12.4%
- #15 Otherworld Legends
87% matchMixed66% of 1,572 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 13.1%, Co-op 10.9%
- #16 Hammerwatch
86% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Co-op 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #17 Heroes of Hammerwatch
86% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, Co-op 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Hack and Slash 9%, RPG 7.2%
- #18 FOUNTAINS
84% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 15.6%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Open World 8.5%
- #19 Sparklite
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Roguelike 13.5%, Co-op 9.7%
- #20 Tor Eternum
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelike 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
- #21 Hyper Light Breaker
82% matchMixed56% of 3,924 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.1%, Open World 23%, Hack and Slash 15%, Sci-fi 12%, RPG 8.4%
- #22 Crawlers and Brawlers
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Procedural Generation 20%, RPG 14.4%, Co-op 14.1%, Retro 10.7%
- #23 Dungeon Mage
79% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Action RPG 19%, Crafting 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #24 Ancient Abyss
81% matchMixed67% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows
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 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #25 Folk Hero
79% matchVery Positive85% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Chudo-Yudo GamesPub: Targem Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one try.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #26 Nobody Saves the World
77% matchVery Positive91% of 6,624 reviews2022
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, Co-op 13.5%
- #27 Svarog's Dream
77% matchVery Positive90% of 802 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.2%, Open World 24.9%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, RPG 8.7%
- #28 illumine
80% matchVery Positive84% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Dejima
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 40.5%, Roguelike 38.2%, Action 21.2%
- #29 Rogue Harvest
81% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Genetix Studio
Windows
Rogue Harvest is a finely crafted Rogue-like Open World Adventure - Dig, Mine, Build, Craft, Explore, and Survive in a massive Procedurally Generated World and work to unravel the mystery of how you ended up in this dream like place.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 17%, Roguelike 16.6%, Crafting 12.9%
- #30 Dungeons of Sundaria
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action RPG 16.1%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Co-op 8.9%
- #31 Wyvia: Prologue
76% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Action RPG 19.3%, Open World 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #32 Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Shed of Ideas
Windows
Action RPG with survival elements. Manage resources and bond with NPCs to unlock crafting and gain allies who may become playable. Use them to solve puzzles and battle together. Survive the frozen wilds and uncover the truth behind your exile.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.9%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Open World 12.6%, Crafting 10.5%
- #33 Pale Coins
73% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Action RPG 24.9%, Open World 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #34 Scarlett's Dungeon
78% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Roguelike 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Procedural Generation 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #35 9th Dawn Remake
74% matchVery Positive86% of 518 reviews2024
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action RPG 18.8%, Open World 16%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #36 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. Will you obey your creator, the Overlord, or find your own path?
Why similar: Open World 31.2%, RPG 24.4%, Procedural Generation 19.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action 10.1%
- #37 Dungeons of Edera
75% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 25.2%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #38 Nasty Rogue
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 19.2%, Open World 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #39 Devil Spire Falls
69% matchVery Positive96% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows · Linux
The open-world action-RPG, where you can do anything, of your dreams… as if it came out 30 years ago!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Action RPG 23.3%, Procedural Generation 20.5%, Open World 19.4%, Crafting 9.9%
- #40 Delver
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,836 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.9%, Roguelike 19%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Procedural Generation 11%, RPG 8.1%
- #41 Son of a Witch
73% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Roguelike 13.2%
- #42 The Rangers In The South
70% matchVery Positive83% of 798 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Roguelike 17.1%, Open World 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
- #43 Dungeon Looter
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Roguelike 15.5%, Procedural Generation 14%, Co-op 8.3%
- #44 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
68% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.7%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Action RPG 9.1%, RPG 6.7%, Retro 4.8%
- #45 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
68% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action RPG 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 12.8%
- #46 Roguelands
72% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 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: Roguelike 35%, Co-op 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, RPG 11.2%, Crafting 7.4%
- #47 Himno - The Silent Melody
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 345 reviews2021
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20%, Action RPG 17.8%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Crafting 9.9%
- #48 Transcendence
72% matchVery Positive88% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.2%, Open World 20%, Procedural Generation 19%, Roguelike 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%
- #49 CrossCode
69% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Action RPG 46.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, RPG 9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Retro 8%
- #50 Zombie Party
71% matchVery Positive85% of 698 reviews2016
Dev: Peach Pie Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.6%, RPG 18.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Action 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%
- #51 Cloudheim
65% matchVery Positive83% of 1,367 reviews2025
Dev: Noodle Cat Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Master chaotic physics-based combat inspired by Zelda and Devil May Cry. Explore islands and dungeons, smash monsters, loot and craft powerful gear, and grow your home in the sky. Play solo or online co-op with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Action RPG 24%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Crafting 14%, Co-op 11.4%
- #52 Arcane Vale
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Dynamic Zero
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Arcane Vale is an action packed open-world RPG. Embark on an adventure to discover a long-lost treasure in a vast and dangerous world.
Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Open World 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 10.2%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #53 Emberlight
70% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Quarter Onion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.5%, Procedural Generation 23.6%, RPG 21.9%, Retro 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #54 Resolutiion
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 139 reviews2020
Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Resolutiion is a zelda-like action-adventure, where an old killer and his AI explore a vast, mysterious world, full of mighty weapons, surreal abilities and gruesome bossfights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
- #55 Noita
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 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: Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Roguelike 23.9%, Open World 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Crafting 10.1%
- #56 Dread Delusion
63% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Open World 31.4%, Metroidvania 27%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #57 bit Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: RPG 64.5%, Action 35.5%
- #58 Prodigal
66% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.7%, Action RPG 27.6%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #59 Sands of Aura
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Hack and Slash 19%, Open World 12.8%, Crafting 9.1%