- #1 Thorn Knight
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legion Studio
Windows
Fight. Die. Rise. Until your vow is fulfilled. Thorn Knight is a dark isometric action rogue-lite where ruthless, combo-driven combat meets a tower twisted by cursed echoes and buried sins. Every fight tests your skill. Every floor leads you deeper.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.8% ★, Character Action Game 18.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7%
- #2 GODBREAKERS
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,015 reviews2025
Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.6% ★, Character Action Game 14.6% ★, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.7%
- #3 Scarlett's Dungeon
96% 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: Character Action Game 20.7% ★, Soundtrack 20.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
- #4 DIVINE SHOCK
95% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: coldrain games
Windows
Swing, smash, and combo your way through the dead. DIVINE SHOCK is an infinitely scaling first-person rogue-lite, where you are a Paladin, standing between the dead and the mortal realm.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Perma Death 13.1%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #5 Aza
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Hollo_Dev
Windows
Ascend a shifting 50-floor spire in a high-octane action roguelite. Mash hotkeys to grab and map anime-tier abilities on the fly—zero menus, zero downtime. Execute perfect parries, manage a ruthless gem economy, and unleash SSS-rank ultimates. Feed the blade. Style on the tower. Reboot stronger.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Perma Death 11.8%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #6 Eyes Of The Sky
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laniarkea Games
Windows
String together devastating sword-and-spell combos in a stylish spectacle fighter. Switch forms on the fly and battle through a fractured world to reclaim your lost memories. Regain your strength and become the master spellsword who saved the world before the forces of the abyss corrupt your mind.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.9% ★, Character Action Game 24% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 6.5%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #7 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,509 reviews2013
Dev: ZootflyPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 48.2% ★, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Character Action Game 20.9% ★, Action 4.8%, Third Person 3%
- #8 Swords & Slippers
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mass Creation
Windows · Mac · Linux
A character action roguelite set in a twisted fairytale. These princesses don't want a rescue - they want the heads of the evil stepmothers who stole their happily ever after. Come for the curves. Stay for the combos.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.5% ★, Character Action Game 25.2% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #9 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
91% matchVery Positive87% of 22,292 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.7% ★, Character Action Game 25% ★, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Difficult 5.4%, Stylized 4.4%
- #10 Ultra Age
91% matchVery Positive82% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Next Stage Inc.Pub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.2% ★, Character Action Game 19.4% ★, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 9.7%
- #11 Ghost Vanguard
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Windows
Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.6% ★, Character Action Game 18.7% ★, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 7.3%
- #12 ENENRA: DΔEMON CORE
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zahid Ali Jeelani
Windows
ENENRA is a third person, character action game with an emphasis on abilities, set in a cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.1% ★, Character Action Game 33.8% ★, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action 0.5%
- #13 Charge Blade Hero
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jermaine Leslie
Windows
A fast paced 2D hack and slash, adventure game. Attack, Dodge, and Charge Up to maintain your weapon's durability as you take on waves of enemies.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31% ★, Character Action Game 23% ★, Soundtrack 22.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #14 Trakonius
86% matchVery Positive83% of 319 reviews2026
Dev: Edvar StudioPub: Teneke Kafalar
Windows
In the merciless sands of the arena, a gladiator is forced to fight for survival. Trakonius defies Mars, the God of War, in this Action Roguelike experience! Face gladiators, mythological creatures, and deadly challenges across four brutal arenas. The truth can only be revealed through combat!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Soundtrack 18.8% ★, Roguelite 10.9%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #15 Wraithbinder
86% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Difficult 8.3%
- #16 XX Delicto
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quartermunchers
Windows
Velocity battles to save her princess in XX Delicto, a lightning-paced thirstpunk whack-n-slash rogue(ultra)lite.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action RPG 9%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #17 Ritualist
84% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: SHARQ IT LAB
Windows
Ritualist is a dynamic isometric action-roguelike set in a unique dark fantasy world. Choose your weapons, master combat style, and face death as you uncover ancient rituals to seal away the Primordial Ones. Will you survive the descent, or will the Abyss claim you?
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Perma Death 11.7%, Difficult 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%
- #18 Ironweld
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 2071 Games
Windows
Ironweld is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG where every encounter feels like PvP. Survive opponents that use the same moves and parts as you. They chase, punish, launch, and pressure you back. Repair and rebuild your squad between stages as you push deeper. Lose them all and it's over.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.9% ★, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Martial Arts 13.5% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Difficult 8.8%
- #19 Shattered Realm Rebirth
82% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24% ★, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Martial Arts 12.1% ★, Roguelite 10.7%
- #20 Fallen King
83% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Fish Bone
Windows
The underworld is a space for infinite reincarnation. Obtain powerful equipment and kill countless bosses. Establish your own harem and interact intimately with beautiful women. Go defeat the most powerful mastermind behind the scenes.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Perma Death 8.5%, Action RPG 7.2%
- #21 Morbid Metal
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,668 reviews2026
Dev: SCREEN JUICEPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action rogue-lite where you shapeshift into powerful characters. Switch in real time to unleash unique combos and slaughter hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29% ★, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Fast-Paced 11.8%, Difficult 7.4%
- #22 Shadow of the Depth
82% matchMixed70% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Perma Death 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Difficult 9.7%
- #23 Counterclocking
81% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Brain Hack Magic
Windows
A Bayonetta- and Devil May Cry–inspired action game set in a cyberpunk world. Air-combo your way through cyborgs, mutants, and robots while jamming to an epic soundtrack!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Soundtrack 28.7% ★, Character Action Game 22.8% ★, Third Person 8.9%, Action 6.8%
- #24 Xenrai
79% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Zenith Edge Studios
Windows
Save the last world in a solar system of living planets being consumed by an invading interstellar army, playing as the world's champion and its goddess. Take on the epic full length campaign and competitive combat focused challenge mode that awaits you in this Sci-Fi spectacle fighter epic.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.9% ★, Character Action Game 22.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Soundtrack 15.1% ★, Action RPG 6.5%
- #25 Devil May Cry HD Collection
80% matchVery Positive93% of 25,346 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.2% ★, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Character Action Game 20.9% ★, Difficult 8.6%, Fast-Paced 5.4%
- #26 Genokids
77% matchVery Positive99% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: Nukefist
Windows · Mac · Linux
A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.6% ★, Character Action Game 25% ★, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Stylized 7%
- #27 King Static
78% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Spookto
Windows · Linux
King Static is a third-person stylish action rogue-like where you fight in the King's endlessly repeating tournament in-order to have a single wish granted.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.9% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 9.1%, Stylized 5.6%
- #28 Rogue Ottoman
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Equip your sword and special abilities. Jump into the fast-paced action of the rogue-lite mechanics in an orientalist-steampunk universe. Gain experience and get new skills, build your character and save the city by defeating the bosses! Fight to the end or die! No checkpoints!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Perma Death 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Difficult 9.7%
- #29 DmC: Devil May Cry
79% matchVery Positive93% of 32,917 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32% ★, Hack and Slash 31.2%, Character Action Game 16.5% ★, Action 5.4%, Third Person 4.7%
- #30 Tavern & Tombs
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Much Studios
Windows
Tavern & Tombs is an action roguelite looter set in a dark fantasy world. Explore procedural dungeons, blast hordes of monsters with powerful magic, and collect epic loot. Return to your tavern to brew potions and spend essence on permanent upgrades before your next run into the crypts!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Perma Death 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelite 10%
- #31 Ruins of The Titan
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Titan Game Studio
Windows
A 2D Rougelike action game with pixel art style. You are a summoned "hero", in exhilarating combat, smooth action and dazzling combo, defeat and execute enemies. Build from 100+ skills! Blending adventure, action, and strategic builds, the journey offers endless possibilities in every fight.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Perma Death 10.2%, Difficult 7.2%
- #32 AETHERIA
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: P's Games
Windows
A high-speed aerial roguelite action game where you fly freely through 360-degree 3D space and destroy massive swarms of enemies. Combine automatic attacks, skills, and randomized upgrades to create powerful builds and take on enemies and giant bosses attacking from every direction.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.4% ★, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #33 Rejoinder
77% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: BigFrog Studios
Windows · Linux
Fight an army of skeletons and evil warriors! Collect coins to upgrade your gear! Defeat tough bosses in this roguelite with procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #34 Ball Busters
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daitomodachi Labs
Windows
An over-the-top 3D arena roguelike where every hit counts. Chain insane combos, unlock wild fighters, and build game-breaking synergies—until you drop the ball.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.2% ★, Character Action Game 25.6% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelike 5.1%
- #35 Zombies Hate to Die
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KungFolio
Windows
Zombies are coming — run to the shelter now! Slash through with precise physics combat, while looting, upgrading, and equipping absurd gear. A light Roguelite loop where every escape is a fresh journey.
Why similar: Character Action Game 26.1% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Martial Arts 13.6% ★, Roguelite 7.6%
- #36 Starlight Blade
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zink Studio
Windows
An adventure-packed slasher where you play as the heir to a legendary blade, crushing armies of faded stars and battling the very creators of the universe.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.8% ★, Character Action Game 31.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Third Person 5%, Fast-Paced 2.4%
- #37 YASUKE: A Lost Descendant
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dallience StudiosPub: TBD
Windows
Dash. Slash. Glide. Discover your legacy as the heir to a legendary African samurai in this high-velocity 3D action game, featuring futuristic swordplay, kinetic parkour, and anime-inspired action.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.1% ★, Character Action Game 21.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Stylized 6.2%
- #38 WEAPON MASTER
71% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: SamAFEI
Windows
Dash! Combo! Strike into throw, throw into dodge, dodge into strike! WEAPON MASTER is an action game built around fast, fluid combo-driven combat. By combining main-hand weapons, off-hand weapons, equipment, and talents, you can create a combat style that is truly your own.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 40.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #39 Devil May Cry 5
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 169,803 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.8% ★, Character Action Game 25.3% ★, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action 4.9%, Third Person 4.5%
- #40 Too Shroom!
71% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: OhmanDev
Windows
Slash your way through hoards of hellish shrooms, defending your once peaceful land! Choose upgrades that synergize with your build to survive as long as possible against the infinitely scaling waves of monsters attempting to overwhelm you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 11.3%, Action RPG 9.3%, Stylized 7.8%
- #41 Cryptical Path
70% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
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 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 8.7%, Difficult 8.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%
- #42 Helheim
74% matchMixed50% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: Not a NumberPub: 34BigThings srl
Windows
As the goddess of death, Hella, reconquer your reign by defeating an entire army. Brand your sword to kill enemies with their own projectiles and unleash ancient powers to annihilate them.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.6% ★, Character Action Game 20.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Difficult 8.8%
- #43 Rogue Resonance
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joytocling Games
Windows
Hack and slash through hordes of enemies and formidable bosses. Enhance your abilities with each skill pickup, augmenting your dash, melee combos, and powerful spells as you grow stronger. Uncover the mysteries of this captivating 3D top-down action-packed roguelike adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Perma Death 8%
- #44 Heart&Slash
73% matchVery Positive81% of 641 reviews2016
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Full Hearts Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of mindless machines in a future where humans are no more. A fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements set in a colorful yet desolated world.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.8% ★, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Character Action Game 16.7% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 6.9%
- #45 Echoes of Mystralia
68% matchVery Positive83% of 555 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Difficult 10.8%, Fast-Paced 10.1%
- #46 Midnight Blood Rush
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
In this fast-paced rogue-lite, your health points are your only resource: sacrifice them to acquire vampiric powers and devour your enemies to heal yourself! Beware: every drop of blood counts in this frantic race to defeat the apostles of the Cult of the Sun!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 12.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Perma Death 8.4%
- #47 Eternal Palace Sakura
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Denneko Yuugi
Windows
Sharpen your blades and step into the Eternal Palace Sakura, a dream labyrinth haunted by restless yokai. Battle through ever-shifting realms in this anime-inspired 3D action roguelite, mastering fluid combat and exploring endless floors of the palace!
Why similar: Character Action Game 22.6% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%
- #48 The Wizardz Dungeon
72% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Syntax34204
Windows · Linux
A difficult, fast-paced action-rogue-lite where you hack n'slash your way through a dungeon full of loot and monsters. Your goal is to get strong enough to be able to defeat the Guardian. Death means starting over again.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Perma Death 16.1%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Difficult 11.1%
- #49 Damned Soul
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Duck Army
Windows
In this roguelike dungeon crawler, take on the role of Raven, a mysterious woman fighting her way through hell. Defeat enemies, collect their souls, and use them to barter for an arsenal of relics to claim the powers of the Seven Deadly Sins and grow stronger throughout your expeditions.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action RPG 8%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #50 Guardians of the Abyss: Rogue Protocol
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: santos forge
Windows
Fast-paced roguelite where you switch combat styles mid-fight, destroy the world around you, and survive an ever-escalating challenge. Adapt, master your skills, and push your limits as each run becomes faster, deadlier, and more unforgiving.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Perma Death 11.7%
- #51 Eternal King
69% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: chimp
Windows
Eternal King is a wave-based hack 'n' slash with deep, involved combat. Hone your skills against unrelenting hordes of monsters in a surreal fantasy world.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.9% ★, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Third Person 5.3%, Action 3.7%
- #52 Rise Again
66% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: StoryAge
Windows
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%, Action Roguelike 21%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #53 Rogue Loops
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Perma Death 12.1%
- #54 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,735 reviews2014
Dev: KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTUREPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.1%, Spectacle fighter 24.2% ★, Character Action Game 22.4% ★, Stylized 7.1%, Action 6.1%
- #55 Verminsteel
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glass Bottom Games
Windows · Linux
You're a bird with a broadsword, kicking thousands of fascists so hard they fly into the sun. Joined by a hoe-wielding badger, a mouse with a frying pan, and all the Molotovs you can chuck: You’ll resist occupation, defend the helpless, and push the Verminsteel back under the rock they crawled from.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.3% ★, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Character Action Game 18.4% ★, Action RPG 8.6%, Action 4.5%
- #56 Assault Spy
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,065 reviews2018
Dev: WazenPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.
Why similar: Character Action Game 36.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 34.1% ★, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #57 Life Core
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ember Forge
Windows
Life Core is a roguelite action game where you explore uncharted planets. Fight, eliminate your enemies, and when you fall, unleash the power of the Core in your new body. But remember… the system is always watching!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Perma Death 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #58 Heaven Crawler
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carbon Machina
Windows · Mac
Explore The Womb, a forgotten man-made tower built to reach the heavens. Wield Mechanical Arms to overcome deadly enemies and carve your path upward on a deeply personal journey. And remember: Bring her back.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Perma Death 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelite 9.1%