- #1 Spaceship Looter
97% 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: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Roguelite 19.6%, Roguelike 17%, Loot 16.9%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the premise of scavenging and fighting through procedurally generated spaceship corridors.
- #2 Alien Breed: Impact
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,869 reviews2010
Dev: Team17 Software Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.
Why similar: Isometric 23.9%, Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down 17.9%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Space 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the exact feeling of exploring a doomed, infested space station from an isometric perspective.
- #3 The Ascent
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,155 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Why similar: Isometric 30.8%, Shooter 23.8%, Action RPG 21.9%, RPG 16.4%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity isometric action RPG that features intense combat and a deep, immersive sci-fi setting.
- #4 Shadowgrounds
95% matchVery Positive81% of 1,601 reviews2006
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...
Why similar: Isometric 27.8%, Shooter 18.1%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Top-Down 16.2%, Horror 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down sci-fi shooter that focuses on clearing out alien hordes in dark, atmospheric environments.
- #5 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
94% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelite 29.2%, Isometric 12.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, loot-heavy action-roguelike that emphasizes tactical sci-fi combat and weapon customization.
- #6 Undungeon
94% 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 20.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Isometric 13.1%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and dungeon-crawling in a unique, post-apocalyptic setting.
- #7 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
92% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017
Dev: Reactive Drop Team
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Why similar: Shooter 37.2%, Top-Down 34.7%, Sci-fi 28.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a top-down, squad-based tactical experience that mirrors the intense alien-clearing gameplay of Space Hack.
- #8 Blacksea Odyssey
93% matchVery Positive80% of 205 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 16%, Action RPG 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down space action with roguelite mechanics and a heavy focus on loot and gear progression.
- #9 Into the Necrovale
91% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Loot 12.2%, Action RPG 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-RPG that focuses heavily on finding unique loot to overcome challenging encounters.
- #10 Red Solstice 2: Survivors
91% matchMixed70% of 3,299 reviews2021
Dev: IronwardPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sequel to the best-seller The Red Solstice. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?
Why similar: Sci-fi 54.9%, RPG 45.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action game that focuses on clearing out alien threats with heavy emphasis on character builds and loot.
- #11 Neon Chrome
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with strong roguelite elements and a persistent upgrade system set in a futuristic environment.
- #12 Space Scavenger
89% matchVery Positive88% of 314 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: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Loot 16.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Space 13.7%, Shooter 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on ship-based exploration and combat against various alien threats.
- #13 Striving for Light
89% 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 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a massive skill tree and hack-and-slash combat that rewards deep character investment.
- #14 Slasher's Keep
87% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dungeon-crawling with action-RPG mechanics that emphasize melee combat and exploration.
- #15 RUINER
86% matchVery Positive89% of 12,065 reviews2017
Dev: Reikon GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
Why similar: Isometric 33%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Top-Down 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers brutal, fast-paced top-down action with a strong sci-fi aesthetic and focus on combat efficiency.
- #16 Larva Mortus
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 751 reviews2009
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.6%, Action RPG 12%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that shares the fast-paced, horde-clearing energy of Space Hack.
- #17 METAL DOGS
86% matchVery Positive82% of 794 reviews2023
Dev: 24Frame,inc.
Windows
Set in a world after the destruction of humankind, the harsh battle of the combat dog "Pochi" begins. Explore dungeons that change every time you enter, get a wide variety of weapons, and power up your dog! Hunt the evil "WANTED"! Enjoy exhilarating battles casually in this shooting action game.
Why similar: Dog 22.5% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that provides fast-paced combat and a unique aesthetic for fans of the genre.
- #18 Torchlight II
84% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Action RPG 19.9%, Loot 19.7%, RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for isometric ARPG loot progression, offering a satisfying loop of combat and gear acquisition.
- #19 Deflector
83% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Roguelite 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Top-Down 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that features fast-paced combat and a variety of upgrades to customize your playstyle.
- #20 Dragon Is Dead
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 677 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: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Roguelike 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates strong ARPG elements and satisfying hack-and-slash mechanics.
- #21 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
85% matchMixed69% of 714 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Isometric 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features classic isometric action-RPG combat with a focus on spellcasting and dungeon exploration.
- #22 Metal Mutation
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: T0 STUDIOPub: Microids
Windows
In a not-so-distant future taken over by companies and technology, a Cyborg and an AI fight together to save mankind from nanoviruses. Play alone or as a team of 4 players in this Post-Cyberpunk Action Roguelike Dungeon Crawler!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Roguelite 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Isometric 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelike that features intense combat and a focus on upgrading your character's abilities.
- #23 Grim Dawn
82% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 48.1%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Loot 13.8%, Isometric 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep ARPG mechanics and a dark, gritty atmosphere that appeals to fans of classic dungeon crawlers.
- #24 Dungeons of Edera
81% 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 22.9%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Action RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that uses procedural generation to create varied combat encounters and loot drops.
- #25 Astroloot
78% matchVery Positive92% of 527 reviews2025
Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, Action RPG 19.8%, Loot 14.5%, Space 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #26 Transcendence
80% 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 17.9%, Roguelite 16.8%, Space 16.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy space action game that features roguelite elements and a persistent universe.
- #27 Deadzone: Rogue
76% matchVery Positive85% of 14,091 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Loot 14%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #28 Reality Break
77% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2025
Dev: Element Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!
Why similar: Loot 17%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #29 Void Raiders
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Tryzna83
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Void Raiders is "radical" top down rogue-lite shmup, with permanent character progression, character centric gameplay and never ending carnage in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.1%, Roguelite 23.4%, RPG 16.9%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that focuses on looting and combat in a variety of hostile environments.
- #30 Darkblade Ascent
76% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Loot 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #31 Space Killer
78% 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: Loot 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12%, Space 11.8%
- #32 Hell Shooter
79% matchVery Positive80% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: 天河(TH Game)
Windows
Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.
Why similar: Horror 50.8%, Action 49.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes dungeon-crawling and constant combat progression.
- #33 Hell Clock
75% matchVery Positive84% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Action RPG 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Loot 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #34 Ketz: Galactic Overlords
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Keep Games
Windows
Sci-fantasy themed roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Choose your character, collect various gear, and create game-breaking builds using powerful skills from the Galactic Leaders!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Loot 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #35 Hell Shooter
74% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #36 Katanaut
72% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Roguelite 20.5%, Roguelike 19.5%, Action 4%
- #37 Sector Space
73% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Robin M. FarrellPub: Outer Vision Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.5%, RPG 20.9%, Exploration 14.2%, Top-Down 12.6%, Space 7.8%
- #38 Rogue Loops
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
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 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #39 bit Dungeon
74% 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: Action Roguelike 54.7%, Roguelite 19.5%, RPG 17.7%, Action 8.2%
- #40 Space Pirates and Zombies
73% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: Space 37.3%, Top-Down 16.6%, Sci-fi 14.3%, RPG 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #41 Drox Operative 2
72% matchVery Positive90% of 282 reviews2021
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Drox Operative 2 is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Linux.
Why similar: Real-Time 25.6% ★, RPG 15.1%, Loot 12.7%, Space 10.9%, Action RPG 10.7%
- #42 Weird RPG
70% matchVery Positive92% of 4,214 reviews2022
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Action RPG 28%, Isometric 16.2%, RPG 14.6%, Loot 11.8%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #43 Salvagers
69% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Tomasz Banaś
Windows · Linux
In Salvagers, you command a small crew of greedy explorers that land on abandoned space stations that litter the galaxy, and it's your job to loot them for anything worth a credit. Scrap tech, lost weapons, forgotten treasures - everything has a price.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.1%, Space 20.5%, RPG 17.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Action 8.4%
- #44 Malignant Survivors
71% matchMixed63% of 308 reviews2024
Dev: Eren Aydin
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, Top-Down 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Isometric 9.4%
- #45 Hyperspace Dogfights
71% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Loot 27.4%, Roguelite 21.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #46 Shortest Trip to Earth
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,426 reviews2019
Dev: Interactive Fate
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 21.9%, Space 18.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.3%
- #47 Metal Bringer
67% 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 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Isometric 13%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #48 Void Scrappers
69% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Action Roguelike 23%, Loot 19.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 12.5%, Space 10.7%
- #49 Space Will
68% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: 张亮002Pub: Aori Games
Windows
Sixty basic cores, hundreds of base station equipment, and thousands of chips, you can freely cooperate and shoot through the dual-angle joystick operation in a survival Roguelike game! Explore the sci-fi space and build your strongest battleship!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Space 15.3%, Roguelike 14.6%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Exploration 8.5%
- #50 [REDACTED]
68% matchVery Positive84% of 332 reviews2024
Dev: Striking Distance StudiosPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Get ready to massacre monsters, race your rivals, and combat corpses of your fellow guards as you race to escape Black Iron Prison in the critically acclaimed roguelike, [REDACTED].
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Isometric 13%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #51 Deadnaut: Signal Lost
69% matchVery Positive87% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Screwfly Studios
Windows · Linux
Deadnaut: Signal Lost is a sci-fi horror turn-based roguelike where loyalty isn't earned - it's installed. Scavenge derelict ships and abandoned moons filled with hellish creatures, brutal AI and insanity storms. Gather gear and upgrades to fight or evade the hi-tech supersoldiers hunting you down.
Why similar: Roguelike 23.4%, Exploration 16.5%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Horror 12.7%, RPG 11.5%
- #52 Hollow Survivors
66% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #53 Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
70% matchMixed66% of 617 reviews2013
Dev: Digital Eel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a hybrid roguelike game of space exploration, adventure and starship combat.
Why similar: Roguelike 39.1%, Space 26.2%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Exploration 12.4%
- #54 Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue
66% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Mio Games
Windows
Step into an exciting journey in Cats Guns & Robots, a rogue-like action game where you are the last hope for the world. In this outlaw-like action game, surviving enemy attacks in each room will require careful choices of upgrading your character abilities and features of weapons in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Action RPG 11.1%, Isometric 10.9%
- #55 Dungeon Looter
67% 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 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 10%
- #56 Mortal Sin
62% matchVery Positive95% of 5,715 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Loot 11.8%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #57 Greed: Black Border
71% matchMixed43% of 336 reviews2010
Dev: Clockstone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Hack ‘n slash your way through this science-fiction-themed action/RPG. In the futuristic universe of GREED, the discovery of new interstellar travel possibilities has led to a new age of colonialization. The five largest colonial powers are entangled in a full-scale war over a new element called Ikarium, the recently discovered rare...
Why similar: Action RPG 24.5%, RPG 24.2%, Isometric 23.1%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Action 12.3%