- #1 UnderMine
97% 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 36.9%, Roguelite 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, RPG 6.2%, Procedural Generation 5%
- #2 Heroes of Hammerwatch
96% matchVery Positive87% of 9,522 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Co-op 10%, RPG 8.1%
- #3 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,707 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Roguelite 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Co-op 10.6%, RPG 9.6%
- #4 Mana Spark
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 696 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 18.4%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Local Co-Op 9%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #5 ScourgeBringer
94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,268 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 7.9%
- #6 Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX
94% matchMixed69% of 369 reviews2021
Dev: DejimaPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #7 Blazing Beaks
93% matchVery Positive83% of 2,624 reviews2019
Dev: Applava
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 20%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Co-op 9.5%
- #8 Archvale
92% matchVery Positive89% of 2,392 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 10%
- #9 Earth Overclocked
91% matchVery Positive81% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: Chronicle Bench
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 15.1%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%
- #10 Dungreed
90% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 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: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelite 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Roguelike 11%, Action 5.2%
- #11 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
91% matchMixed63% of 2,374 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, RPG 10.8%, Co-op 8.6%
- #12 Moonlighter
89% matchVery Positive81% of 23,893 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #13 Ember Knights
88% matchVery Positive94% of 6,984 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Co-op 7.6%
- #14 Sword of the Necromancer
89% matchMixed67% of 376 reviews2021
Dev: Grimorio of Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.
Why similar: Roguelite 16.7%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #15 Sephiria
84% matchVery Positive94% of 10,990 reviews2026
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Procedural Generation 7.8%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #16 UnderMine 2
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 855 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Co-op 8.3%
- #17 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
84% matchVery Positive82% of 6,485 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, RPG 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #18 Eastward
85% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.7%, RPG 16.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 8.7%
- #19 Chasm
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,726 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.6%
- #20 Xenon Valkyrie
87% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguelite 34.4%, Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelike 10.8%, RPG 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #21 Black Skylands
82% matchVery Positive84% of 4,496 reviews2023
Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29%, Procedural Generation 21.7%, RPG 18.9%, Action 7.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #22 20XX
83% matchVery Positive91% of 4,578 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelite 18.6%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%
- #23 Dark Scrolls
81% matchMixed62% of 154 reviews2026
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 9.2%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #24 Vagante
82% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 18.7%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.8%
- #25 Iconoclasts
81% matchVery Positive86% of 5,010 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.6%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action 11%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #26 30XX
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,809 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 17.5%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8%
- #27 Repetendium
79% matchVery Positive90% of 297 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: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 20%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Roguelike 9%
- #28 bit Dungeon
80% matchVery Positive88% of 193 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 45.2%, RPG 16.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.5%
- #29 Voidigo
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,893 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 18.9%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #30 Foregone
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action 11.8%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #31 Ocean's Heart
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,504 reviews2021
Dev: Max MrazPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.4%, Female Protagonist 16%, RPG 15.6%, Top-Down 14.2%, Action 9.2%
- #32 Arietta of Spirits
76% matchVery Positive85% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Fantasy 14.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 10.2%
- #33 Dreamscaper
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,175 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 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: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelite 26.1%, RPG 10.1%, Action 6.2%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
- #34 bit Dungeon II
77% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Pixel Graphics 16%, RPG 15.7%, Roguelike 8.3%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #35 Rogue Glitch Ultra
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,596 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 18%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #36 The Last Game
73% matchVery Positive89% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Frédéric Julian
Windows · Mac
Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelite 18.9%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Action 7.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #37 Wayward Souls
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 236 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: Action Roguelike 38.1%, Roguelite 21%, RPG 18.2%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #38 Striving for Light
72% 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 28.3%, Roguelite 21.8%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, RPG 10.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #39 Debugging Hero
71% matchVery Positive88% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelite 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Top-Down 9.3%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #40 Dungeon Souls
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, RPG 11.6%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #41 IGNISTONE
71% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: MONO ENTERTAINMENTPub: Kodansha
Windows
"IGNISTONE" is a roguelike action game that focuses on parry. Your goal is to reach B100F in the dungeon. Find weapons and amulets that suit your playstyle, in a world full of playfulness!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelite 22.5%, Fantasy 10%, Action 7.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #42 Crawlers and Brawlers
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, RPG 12.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #43 Neon Blight
73% matchMixed41% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: Bleeding TapesPub: indie.io
Windows
Welcome to Eden, the old town district beneath the megacity. Fight through dystopian cyberspace, collect hundreds of firearms, establish an exotic black market gun store, cater to other cyberpunk runners, and work towards the ultimate payday in this neon-rogue-lite, store management, shoot ‘em up.
Why similar: Roguelite 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Top-Down 13%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Retro 9.8%
- #44 Bite the Bullet
73% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.
Why similar: Roguelite 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, RPG 13.1%, Co-op 11.2%
- #45 MoonQuest
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2020
Dev: Wizard Mode
Windows
A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!
Why similar: Roguelite 21.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #46 Luminaria: Dark Echoes
68% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Enthariel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Luminaria Dark Echoes, you are the hero destined to save the world from darkness. This narrative roguelite-survivor game offers a deep steampunk story and a variety of incredible final bosses. You'll explore a world full of mysteries and surprises every time you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Roguelite 22.9%, Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #47 Spirits Abyss
69% 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 25.1%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10%
- #48 Eagle Island Twist
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 231 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 18.7%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #49 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
68% matchVery Positive80% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 11.2%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #50 One Step From Eden
67% matchVery Positive93% of 7,656 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 20.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #51 Scarlett's Dungeon
71% 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: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #52 Hero Siege
69% matchMixed67% of 47,195 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, RPG 9.3%
- #53 Rogues Like Us
70% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.7%, Roguelite 21.9%, Roguelike 9.7%, Action 8.2%, Local Co-Op 5.6%
- #54 Swarm Grinder
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 20.3%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #55 Magicite
68% matchVery Positive85% of 7,591 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, RPG 12.6%, Roguelike 12.1%, Co-op 8.7%
- #56 Cinderia
63% matchVery Positive88% of 4,774 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelite 22.5%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #57 Under The Island
63% matchVery Positive92% of 512 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Fantasy 11.5%, 2D 8.4%
- #58 Naxia
70% matchMixed55% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 21.3%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, RPG 9.3%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #59 Dwarf Journey
67% matchVery Positive93% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.5%, RPG 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 10%
- #60 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
66% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 16%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Roguelike 7.9%