- #1 Soulbind: Prologue
97% matchVery Positive93% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Side Scroller 13%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Roguelite 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #2 Skeletal Avenger
96% matchVery Positive81% of 256 reviews2021
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Why similar: Underground 25% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Character Customization 12.3%
- #3 Blade of the Netherworld
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
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: Action Roguelike 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #4 Netherworld Covenant
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 718 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 19.5%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Roguelike 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%
- #5 Skelly Selest
95% 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 24.8%, Roguelite 21.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%
- #6 Unbound: Worlds Apart
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,334 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Platformer 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Adventure 7.8%
- #7 Dragon Is Dead
92% 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 18.3%, Roguelite 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #8 Soulblight
94% matchMostly Negative36% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?
Why similar: Roguelite 20.6%, Procedural Generation 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #9 Skul: The Hero Slayer
90% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Platformer 8.3%
- #10 Death Tales
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Arcade Distillery
Windows
Play as a new reaper, completing quests, collecting spells, and gathering equipment to fight through hordes of enemies in this grim but whimsical 2D adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action 8.5%
- #11 The Tribulation Entanglement
91% matchVery Positive81% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Anxious Neck Games
Windows
You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Hand-drawn 21%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 16%, Dark 13.1%
- #12 Death or Treat
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Saona Studios
Windows · Mac
The Halloween spirit is missing! Play as Scary and help him save HallowTown. "Death or Treat" is a 2D action-roguelite and hack & slash, with handpainted environments and traditional animation. Explore all the worlds and defeat hordes of enemies using different weapons and skills.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Roguelike 16.4%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #13 Spirits Abyss
89% matchVery Positive96% of 427 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Roguelike 15.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.1%
- #14 The Unliving
88% matchMixed62% of 899 reviews2023
Dev: RocketBrush GamesPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Raise the dead as a fearsome Necromancer in the dark world of The Unliving! Lead your undead armies into the endless fight in this rogue-lite action RPG game. Burn cities to ash with devastating magic spells, slay epic bosses and turn your enemies into morbid servants.
Why similar: Zombies 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #15 Bonehold
86% matchVery Positive84% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Hand-drawn 18%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Dark 12.1%
- #16 Verlet Ascend
86% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Sagewind StudioPub: Stratera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Verlet Ascend is a physics based, action platformer with roguelike mechanics, a fully destructable procedurally generated environment, and rope swing physics. Fight creatures, loot enemies, upgrade your character, and climb your way up in an endless parkour.
Why similar: Underground 23.6% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Platformer 10%
- #17 Usurper: Soulbound
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Caspian Interactive
Windows
Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.
Why similar: Roguelite 24.9%, Character Customization 19.1%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Roguelike 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%
- #18 Striving for Light
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Roguelike 13.1%
- #19 Halls of Torment: Prelude
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,419 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Character Customization 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Roguelite 19.2%, Dark 11.2%
- #20 Cursemark
83% matchVery Positive87% of 605 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action 4.2%
- #21 Into the Necrovale
84% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Roguelite 15.4%
- #22 Halls of Torment
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 13.2%
- #23 Cryptical Path
82% 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: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Procedural Generation 18.4%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #24 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: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.7%
- #25 Hunchback's Dungeon
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Patryk BorowskiPub: Digerati
Windows
Destroy hordes of undead skeletons in this top-down roguelite arena shooter. In Hunchback's Dungeon, you play as a deformed, magic-wielding human who can control up to 4 different spells. Unlock new characters, collect unique items, equip powerful spells, and survive until the end.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Roguelite 17%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelike 14.4%
- #26 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16%, Roguelike 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #27 Reap and Rush
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 638 reviews2026
Dev: Beijing Pacifier Technology
Windows
Reap and Rush is an absurdly addictive action roguelike. Step into the role of an underworld envoy thrust into a chaotic underworld. Fight through hordes of Yaoguai, leveling-up skills to become a soul-harvesting reaper and unravel a shocking conspiracy across endless cycles...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Zombies 23.7%, Roguelite 20.1%, Action 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%
- #28 Indemon Tales
79% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41%, Character Customization 20.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, 2D 9.1%
- #29 Skull Horde
77% matchVery Positive81% of 1,080 reviews2026
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 11.7%
- #30 Soul Scathe
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Bluelight Construct
Windows
Soul Scathe is a procedurally generated VR Dungeon Crawler RPG. Utilize many spells, weapons, and even the environment to fight against deadly foes as you explore the secrets of the Mistchamber Dungeons to reclaim lost fragments of your soul.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Procedural Generation 22.7%, Roguelike 22.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Action 7.8%
- #31 NETHER HEROES
77% matchVery Positive89% of 773 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Roguelike 14.3%, Character Customization 13.3%
- #32 Bendy: Lone Wolf
76% matchVery Positive84% of 1,684 reviews2025
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Bendy: Lone Wolf® tests your ability to survive against ever increasing odds. Monsters and obstacles emerge from every direction as you journey into the rubberhose halls of the world's most evil animation studio, set during the events of Bendy and the Dark Revival®. Every day is a challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Hand-drawn 16.5%
- #33 Tearscape
76% matchVery Positive91% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36.4%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, 2D 13.2%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 10.3%
- #34 Versebound
75% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Roguelike 19.1%, Action 4.9%
- #35 Gravebound
74% matchVery Positive92% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: Atomic Game LabsPub: Student Game Developer Association
Windows
Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...
Why similar: Roguelike 34.8%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Action 12%, Adventure 7.1%
- #36 FELLCHASER
75% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 15.9%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #37 Void Memory
78% matchMixed67% of 234 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.5%
- #38 Dark Light
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 748 reviews2022
Dev: Mirari&Co.
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
Why similar: Zombies 33.1%, Platformer 25.3%, Dark 16.1%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8.7%
- #39 Vindilis
72% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.1%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17%, Platformer 11.2%
- #40 Metal Bringer
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,163 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Action Roguelike 26%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Roguelite 21.3%, Character Customization 20.3%, Action 4.7%
- #41 UnderMine
72% 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 44.5%, Roguelite 28.9%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 4.8%, Action 3.6%
- #42 Spellbound Survivors
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: ToastedSquadStudios
Windows
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Spellbound Survivors, a single-player action-roguelike game! Embark on an epic adventure, conquer maps, acquire mighty powers, and gear up for an ultimate showdown with the formidable Overlord Wizard. Your destiny unfolds in this captivating journey!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.3%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Colorful 10.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.6%
- #43 Soulslinger: Envoy of Death
71% matchMixed64% of 684 reviews2025
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 26.1%, Roguelike 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action 6%
- #44 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
69% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2026
Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
Windows
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%
- #45 Devious Dungeon 2
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Character Customization 12.2%
- #46 Emberbane
70% matchMixed61% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Platformer 9.1%
- #47 ENCHAIN
68% matchVery Positive97% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: mattlawrdev
Windows
Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Platformer 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 26.9%, Action 8%, Adventure 6.8%
- #48 Venture to the Vile
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Cut to BitsPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Dark 12.1%
- #49 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
71% 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: Dark Fantasy 38%, Platformer 19.5%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action 9.1%, 2D 8.2%
- #50 Aestik
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
Windows
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.7%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Platformer 13.8%
- #51 Dragonpath
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Ebonscale Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!
Why similar: Underground 34.8% ★, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Character Customization 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 14%
- #52 Soulstone Survivors
65% matchVery Positive91% of 26,749 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Roguelike 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%
- #53 Corpse Keeper
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,416 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Roguelike 14.6%
- #54 The Excrawlers
69% matchVery Positive89% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Colorful 9.8%, Action Roguelike 7.5%
- #55 Penny Blood: Hellbound
67% matchVery Positive87% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: NatsumeAtari
Windows
Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14.8%
- #56 IGNOBLE
64% matchVery Positive82% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: Retromagine
Windows
Destroy enemies and harvest blood, bones, and marrow to grow stronger, unlock forbidden skills, and wipe out the Ignoble tyrants who dare threaten your master.
Why similar: Roguelite 41.3%, Platformer 21.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, 2D 7.3%, Action 6.9%
- #57 Enrobssyba
66% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Alexco Games
Windows
Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Roguelite 33.6%, Dark 14.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 7.7%
- #58 The Devil Within: Satgat
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 925 reviews2024
Dev: Newcore Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Dark 10.1%
- #59 Voidwrought
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,015 reviews2024
Dev: Powersnake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 18.2%, Dark 17.8%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%
- #60 Etherburn
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Nixon Scherbarth
Windows
Etherburn is a Souls-like action-adventure. Play as a hero resurrected in a mysterious and interconnected dungeon. Explore and face intense duels as you fight your way to freedom.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.8%, Adventure 23%, Dark 20.9%, Action 20.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%