- #1 Brotato
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Roguelite 35.6%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Action 15.5%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, 2D 5.2%
- #2 Space Gladiators: The Hole
97% matchVery Positive88% of 154 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Roguelite 20.5%, Perma Death 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.2%
- #3 Dungreed
96% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Roguelite 28.2%, Action Roguelike 20%, Action 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Indie 9.2%
- #4 Skul: The Hero Slayer
95% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 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: Roguelite 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Action 18.9%, Indie 14.6%, Difficult 7.2%
- #5 Lost Potato
94% matchVery Positive94% of 234 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Lost Potato is a minimalistic top-down roguelite where you can't damage enemies directly. Push them into spikes, reflect bullets and help a young potato find its way out of a jungle filled with man-eating tribes!
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Roguelite 17.4%, Indie 16.3%, Perma Death 11.8%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
- #6 ScourgeBringer
94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 26%, Action 22.9%, Indie 17.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 5.7%
- #7 Skelly Selest
93% matchVery Positive93% of 286 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: Roguelite 21.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Action 9.4%, Perma Death 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%
- #8 Aura of Worlds
91% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Souls-like 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Difficult 9.6%
- #9 Pixel Gladiator
92% matchVery Positive82% of 455 reviews2017
Dev: Flying Islands Team
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.
Why similar: Action 24%, Indie 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%
- #10 Straimium Immortaly
91% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.7%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Action 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
- #11 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 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: Roguelite 27%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #12 Wayward Souls
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 233 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.8%, Action 25.4%, Action Roguelike 25%, Indie 19.9%
- #13 Spiritfall
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,914 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Roguelite 25.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, 2D Platformer 13%, Difficult 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.7%
- #14 Rocket Rats
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Roguelite 39.9%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Action 19.5%, 2D 6.8%, Cute 5.3%
- #15 Flinthook
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 22.6%, Action 16.8%, Indie 13.4%, Difficult 7.3%
- #16 Slasher's Keep
87% matchVery Positive83% of 2,282 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Roguelite 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action 14.3%, Indie 9.4%
- #17 Dandy Ace
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,315 reviews2021
Dev: Mad MimicPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.
Why similar: Action 24.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Indie 17.3%, Perma Death 10.2%, Difficult 8.5%
- #18 Rogue Worlds
84% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguelite 17.7%, Souls-like 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #19 Astral Ascent
84% matchVery Positive95% of 8,306 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.6%, Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13%, Difficult 11.3%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
- #20 Hades
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 303,627 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Why similar: Roguelite 22.2%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 9.7%
- #21 Gunlocked
82% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Roguelite 41.3%, Action Roguelike 27.1%, Action 22.9%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #22 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,130 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Roguelite 22%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Difficult 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action 12.7%
- #23 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
79% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Roguelite 41.7%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Action 23.8%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #24 Souldiers
81% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Difficult 31.2%, Souls-like 17%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #25 Void Scrappers
80% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Roguelite 41.8%, Action Roguelike 30.1%, Action 23.5%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #26 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
79% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Perma Death 16%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Action 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%
- #27 Shadow of the Depth
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 475 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: Roguelite 16.9%, Perma Death 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Action 9.1%, Souls-like 9%
- #28 Noobs Want to Live
77% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Roguelite 28.4%, Perma Death 21.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Action 15.4%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #29 Repetendium
77% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Roguelite 34.8%, Perma Death 26.1%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Action 15%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #30 Cosmic Coliseum
74% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Roguelite 43.5%, Action Roguelike 27.5%, Action 16.7%, Indie 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #31 Captain Starshot
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Double Door Games
Windows
Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Action 14.4%, Perma Death 13%, Indie 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%
- #32 Swarm Grinder
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,176 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Roguelite 38.6%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Action 12.1%, 2D 5.6%
- #33 Heart&Slash
76% matchVery Positive81% of 635 reviews2016
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Full Hearts Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 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: Roguelite 21.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Action 15.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Perma Death 10.7%
- #34 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
73% matchVery Positive95% of 169 reviews2023
Dev: Molton Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Perma Death 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action 11.9%
- #35 Planetary Dustoff
75% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Action 17.9%, Indie 13.6%, Difficult 8.6%
- #36 Zombotron
73% matchVery Positive89% of 3,533 reviews2019
Dev: Ant.Karlov Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.
Why similar: Action 25.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Indie 16.2%, Difficult 14.1%
- #37 Caveblazers
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,500 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Roguelite 23.6%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Perma Death 16.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Difficult 10.4%
- #38 Gunslugs
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Roguelite 24.3%, Action 21.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Indie 15.2%, Difficult 6.2%
- #39 Spirits Abyss
72% matchVery Positive96% of 424 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 15.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Perma Death 14.3%, Difficult 13.7%, Action 10%
- #40 Scarlett's Dungeon
75% 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: Roguelite 19.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Action 9.3%
- #41 Pogo Rogue
70% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Roguelite 19.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 13.7%, Action 13%, 2D Platformer 12%
- #42 Flame Keeper
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: Kautki CavePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Flame Keeper is a dynamic, action rogue-lite that sees you restore the Eternal Flame, stolen by creatures of shadow. Fight through a rogue's gallery of monsters in diverse biomes using fiery combat skills. No sweat for a lump of coal like you.
Why similar: Roguelite 33%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Action 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Indie 9.8%
- #43 Rogue Invader
71% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Roguelite 35.8%, Perma Death 23.8%, Action 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #44 Space Killer
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Two friends
Windows
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Roguelite 36.4%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, 2D 7.9%
- #45 Story of a Gladiator
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 218 reviews2019
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny. Fight against waves of enemies in the arena to earn coin and fame until you are strong enough to enter the colosseum and become champion.
Why similar: Action 24.7%, Perma Death 20.8%, Hand-drawn 18%, Indie 15.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%
- #46 Cozy Space Survivors
67% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Roguelite 41.1%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Action 17.8%, Cute 8.2%, 2D 6.7%
- #47 Roguelands
71% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 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: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.8%, Action 14%, Indie 9.4%, Perma Death 9.3%
- #48 Voids Vigil
66% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Roguelite 36%, Action Roguelike 24%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action 15.4%, 2D 4.4%
- #49 Dreamscaper
68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,156 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Roguelite 30.4%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Action 15.3%, Indie 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%
- #50 Spaceship Looter
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Roguelite 23.7%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Action 14.5%, Perma Death 11.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #51 Dungeons of Edera
69% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 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: Roguelite 20.6%, Action 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Indie 10.3%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #52 Space Scavenger
67% matchVery Positive88% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Perma Death 38.2%, Action Roguelike 35.2%, Action 22.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #53 Karma Knight
68% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: UltramarineSoft
Windows
Karma Knight is a fast paced 2D side-scrolling platform action game with stylish combat. Find hidden items in the stages, collect different spells, defeat the enemies as you gain more experience and enjoy the overall platform action game style.
Why similar: Action 42%, Indie 30.7%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Side Scroller 8%, Difficult 7.4%
- #54 Fallback
68% matchVery Positive86% of 398 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.3%, Perma Death 15.2%, Souls-like 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #55 The Crackpet Show
65% matchVery Positive86% of 833 reviews2022
Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!
Why similar: Roguelite 23.9%, Difficult 22%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #56 Nova Drift
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Roguelite 34%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Action 16.6%, Indie 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #57 Plasma Puncher
69% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: TomatotrapPub: Dragon Lord Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plasma Puncher is an action-brawler taking place at a cellular level! As the last standing white blood cell, you must destroy the virulent army of microbes that invaded the bloodstream, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and special attacks! It's all about punching amoebas into oblivion, baby!
Why similar: Roguelite 30.1%, Action 20.2%, Indie 14.1%, Difficult 9.2%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #58 Destructivator 2
67% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Difficult 27.2%, 2D Platformer 26.3%, Action 25.9%, Indie 12.4%, 2D 6.6%