- #1 Death Must Die
97% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust gear and skill synergy system that rewards strategic planning during runs.
- #2 Tiny Rogues
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers exceptional build variety and depth in a top-down action-roguelike format.
- #3 Halls of Torment
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Hack and Slash 13%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-quality pixel art with satisfying progression and diverse character builds.
- #4 Spiritfall
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Action Roguelike 23%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced platform-fighter combat with deep roguelite progression and ability synergies.
- #5 Wizard of Legend
95% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelike 13.2%, Hack and Slash 11%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep spell-synergy system that allows for highly customizable combat builds similar to Spell Disk.
- #6 Rogue: Genesia
94% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 11.3%, Arcade 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-intensity bullet-hell experience with deep upgrade paths and build customization.
- #7 God Of Weapons
93% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Inventory Management 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 13%, Perma Death 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features an inventory-management focus that mirrors the strategic build-crafting found in Spell Disk.
- #8 Revita
92% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features tight controls and a unique health-as-currency mechanic that encourages careful build management.
- #9 Neophyte
91% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 13.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Magic 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused action-roguelike that emphasizes quick combat and spell selection.
- #10 Skul: The Hero Slayer
90% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 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: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with a massive variety of build-defining character swaps.
- #11 Spellbook Demonslayers
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 12.7%, Top-Down 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on magic-themed combat and screen-clearing abilities.
- #12 Army of Ruin
89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelike that excels at providing a satisfying sense of power progression.
- #13 Dead Cells
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for action-roguelite combat, featuring endless weapon and skill combinations.
- #14 Have a Nice Death
88% matchVery Positive86% of 10,508 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 15%, Combat 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fluid, fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay with deep weapon and spell synergies.
- #15 Risk of Rain Returns
86% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.8%, Roguelike 19.2%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense action and item-based synergies that drastically change gameplay throughout a run.
- #16 Nomad Survival
87% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic survivor-style progression with a focus on character-specific magic abilities.
- #17 Nuclear Throne
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelike 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane bullet-hell roguelike that emphasizes twitch reflexes and character-specific mutations.
- #18 Enter the Gungeon
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a massive array of weapons and items that create chaotic and synergistic combat scenarios.
- #19 Witchcraft Survivors
84% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A magic-themed bullet-hell that rewards players for optimizing their spell loadouts.
- #20 Cursorblade
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique control scheme and fast-paced action that feels distinct yet familiar to fans of the genre.
- #21 Disfigure
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Top-Down 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that incorporates roguelite elements and intense combat encounters.
- #22 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
81% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-intensity bullet-hell action with a focus on crowd control and survival.
- #23 Halftime Heroes
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Bigboot Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelite 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelike 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short-burst action-roguelike that focuses on rapid build iteration and combat efficiency.
- #24 Last Mage
80% matchMixed63% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafting and backpack management combined in one bullet heaven rougelite. As the Last Mage you get a task to explore dungeons filled with monsters and find the source of the disaster plaguing this world.
Why similar: Inventory Management 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that emphasizes magic-based combat and character growth.
- #25 Soulstone Survivors
77% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 11%, Hack and Slash 10.2%
- #26 Skelly Selest
82% 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: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 14.5%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 11%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced arena action with a heavy emphasis on roguelike mechanics and combat variety.
- #27 Don't Die, Collect Loot
78% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Dan MarchandPub: indie.io
Windows
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines loot-focused progression with bullet-hell combat mechanics.
- #28 Runic Survivor
81% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on action-heavy survival gameplay with a variety of unlockable abilities.
- #29 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
79% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 19%, Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a classic pixel-art roguelite experience with straightforward but addictive progression.
- #30 Machick 2
76% matchVery Positive90% of 631 reviews2025
Dev: DeadpixelPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Inventory Management 8.1%
- #31 Nerd Survivors
78% matchVery Positive92% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows
Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Top-Down 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelike that provides a satisfying loop of upgrades and combat.
- #32 Hunchback's Dungeon
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 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 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-roguelike that emphasizes survival and combat mastery.
- #33 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelike 6.6%, Fantasy 6%
- #34 Arcane Tower Survivors
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #35 The Spell Brigade
74% matchVery Positive84% of 13,271 reviews2024
Dev: Bolt Blaster Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 11.9%, Magic 7%
- #36 Talented
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #37 20 Minutes Till Dawn
73% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Combat 8.4%
- #38 Pixel Descent
75% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Perma Death 10.3%
- #39 Voids Vigil
73% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 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: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #40 Spell Defender
75% matchVery Positive87% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Jesper Bergman
Windows
Spell Defender is a 3D, Third-Person, wave defence, survival Roguelite. Use magical powers to defeat waves of enemies. Each wave rewards you with a choice of a new power. Find synergies and combine these powers to create the ultimate defender.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Arcade 7.8%
- #41 Swarm Grinder
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #42 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
72% matchMixed68% of 5,894 reviews2025
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Inventory Management 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 15.1%
- #43 Voidigo
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.6%
- #44 Striving for Light
71% 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 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Perma Death 14.2%, Roguelite 13.1%
- #45 Shadow of the Depth
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Perma Death 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #46 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
68% matchVery Positive83% of 7,176 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 14.1%
- #47 Hollow Survivors
70% 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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #48 Megabonk
65% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, Hack and Slash 9%
- #49 Magicraft
67% matchVery Positive93% of 15,982 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 14.3%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #50 Into the Necrovale
69% 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 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #51 Boneraiser Minions
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #52 Seraph's Last Stand
69% matchVery Positive94% of 4,291 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Perma Death 15%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #53 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
69% matchVery Positive87% of 67 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: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #54 Crafty Survivors
67% matchVery Positive84% of 740 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%
- #55 Sole Saga
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Dev It With Cat
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Hack and Slash 7%
- #56 Power Fantasy
66% matchVery Positive85% of 472 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Perma Death 8.1%
- #57 Dungreed
70% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 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 27.5%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #58 Pesticide Not Required
67% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #59 Heroes & Redemption
68% matchVery Positive84% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 10.3%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #60 Keeper's Toll
66% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%