- #1 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
97% matchVery Positive94% of 36,625 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.9%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the fast-paced, combo-heavy combat style of platform fighters within a roguelite structure.
- #2 Astral Ascent
96% matchVery Positive95% of 8,595 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 12%
Why You'll Like It: It features beautiful 2D pixel art and a high-speed combat system that emphasizes movement and elemental spell-casting.
- #3 Dead Cells
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 183,835 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 40.8 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 18.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for 2D action roguelites, it offers the fluid movement and visceral combat that fans of Spiritfall will appreciate.
- #4 Hades
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 308,953 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 38.0 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: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Difficult 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive experience for players who enjoy collecting divine boons to customize their combat abilities during a run.
- #5 Revita
95% matchVery Positive81% of 2,438 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 30.4%, Roguelite 22.2%, Roguelike 16.8%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on platforming-based combat and requires precise movement to survive its intense bullet-hell encounters.
- #6 The Rogue Prince of Persia
93% matchVery Positive90% of 2,920 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 21.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Hack and Slash 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes parkour-inspired movement and precise combat, making it a great fit for fans of platformer-roguelites.
- #7 Summum Aeterna
94% matchVery Positive83% of 399 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action roguelite that features snappy combat and a wide variety of weapon types to experiment with.
- #8 Have a Nice Death
92% matchVery Positive86% of 10,816 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 18.3%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: The combat is incredibly fluid and fast, rewarding players who master dash-heavy movement and tight attack windows.
- #9 Skul: The Hero Slayer
91% matchVery Positive93% of 57,659 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 15%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Difficult 10%
Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, high-octane 2D action with a unique head-swapping mechanic that keeps combat fresh and varied.
- #10 Rising Hell
91% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 11%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on vertical platforming and aggressive, high-speed combat that keeps the player constantly moving.
- #11 Nightmare: The Lunatic
90% matchVery Positive89% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action roguelite that emphasizes quick reflexes and mastery of its hack-and-slash combat mechanics.
- #12 Spell Disk
89% matchVery Positive89% of 977 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Fantasy 5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique combat system centered on chaining spells together, rewarding players who can manage complex ability synergies.
- #13 Dungreed
89% matchVery Positive93% of 9,605 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 32.2%, Roguelite 21.1%, Roguelike 18.7%, Difficult 9.6%, Platformer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action roguelite that offers a wide arsenal of weapons and fast-paced dungeon crawling mechanics.
- #14 Rogue Legacy 2
88% matchVery Positive91% of 15,153 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, Roguelite 17%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at combining platforming challenges with roguelite progression, offering a deep and rewarding gameplay loop.
- #15 Dragon Is Dead
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 704 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 13%, 2D Platformer 10%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a robust action-roguelite experience with a dark aesthetic and satisfying, impactful combat.
- #16 Cryptical Path
86% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Difficult 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep combat experience with a focus on exploration and strategic power-up selection.
- #17 Neon Abyss
86% matchVery Positive86% of 23,629 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Roguelite 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends platforming-heavy exploration with chaotic, screen-filling combat that feels similar to the intensity of Spiritfall.
- #18 Spirits Abyss
85% matchVery Positive96% of 430 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.6 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 21.7%, Difficult 18.3%, Roguelike 15.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Procedural Generation 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelike that offers a deep, challenging experience with a focus on exploration and survival.
- #19 Deflector
84% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 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 23.2%, Roguelite 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique focus on projectile deflection and hack-and-slash combat that feels distinct yet familiar.
- #20 Trials of Valor
82% matchVery Positive95% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Armored Goblin
Windows
Fight, block, and evade through the deadly Trials of Valor. Your timing and reflexes decide survival in this real-time roguelike fighter. Master diverse classes, and experience the character progression of an entire RPG in each run as you perfect your build or die trying.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D fighter-inspired roguelite that focuses on perma-death and high-stakes combat encounters.
- #21 Blade of the Netherworld
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that captures the hack-and-slash intensity and roguelite progression of the seed game.
- #22 Sole Saga
83% 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 25%, Difficult 19.7%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Hack and Slash 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a difficult, bullet-hell-inspired combat experience that will appeal to fans of Spiritfall's challenge.
- #23 Pogo Rogue
81% matchVery Positive92% of 213 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: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 13%, 2D Platformer 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the genre that uses platforming physics as the primary method of movement and combat.
- #24 Katana ZERO
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 20.5%, Difficult 18.4%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: While not a roguelite, its focus on high-speed, one-hit-kill precision combat is a perfect match for the feel of Spiritfall.
- #25 Fallback
82% matchVery Positive86% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 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: Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Fighting 12.5% ★, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Difficult 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines 2D platforming with roguelite elements, focusing on verticality and fast-paced combat.
- #26 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
80% matchVery Positive82% of 5,179 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.5%, Platformer 22.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Roguelike 10%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features large-scale 2D combat and fluid movement that rewards players who can navigate complex arenas.
- #27 SpeedOverflow
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2023
Dev: 狼烟
Windows · Mac · Linux
Who is not obsessed with the passion and pleasure brought by speed? This is an exhilarating roguelite hack-and-slash game with fast-paced action. You can choose different characters and level up to face hordes of enemies, embark on an unstoppable path, and conquer the unforgiving challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Hack and Slash 28.6%, Roguelite 24.5%, Fantasy 5.1%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced beat-em-up roguelite that emphasizes speed and aggressive playstyles.
- #28 Risk of Rain (2013)
79% matchVery Positive93% of 29,834 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelike 21.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelite 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original 2D version offers intense, fast-paced action that relies on scaling power and movement to survive.
- #29 Rogue Blight
76% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a difficult rogue-lite with focus on souls-like combat, featuring a Slay The Spire-inspired map system. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Death is punishing. Only skill and persistence will carry you forward.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #30 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Roguelite 14%, 2D Fighter 11.5%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #31 A Robot Named Fight!
78% matchVery Positive88% of 897 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 22.6%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A platforming-focused roguelite that emphasizes exploration and combat in a retro-inspired setting.
- #32 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 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 39.8%, Roguelite 28.5%, Roguelike 8.7%, Fantasy 6%, Action 5.2%
- #33 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,275 reviews2018
Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Platformer 43.1%, Difficult 27%, Action 20.8%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique movement system that forces players to think about positioning and combat in a completely new way.
- #34 Katanaut
74% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #35 Dunjungle
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 752 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Difficult 18%, Procedural Generation 15.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #36 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
76% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelite 12%
- #37 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
75% matchVery Positive85% of 824 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Platformer 23.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #38 OVIS LOOP
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,207 reviews2025
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A pixel-art action roguelike with dynamic combat, player-led combo crafting and a post-apocalyptic battle of wolf and lamb. Step into the shoes of the robot-sheep Omega to wield sci-fi weapons and gather evolving skills to protect your flock. Jump into the loop and create a unique combat style.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Platformer 12.3%
- #39 Echoes of Mystralia
72% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Difficult 16.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #40 Umigame
72% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Nimblegames
Windows
Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #41 OmniFootman
75% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelite 19.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Difficult 9.4%
- #42 Neophyte
70% matchVery Positive90% of 681 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 42.3%, Roguelite 27.3%, Roguelike 19.2%, Action 5.5%, 2D 4.2%
- #43 Cinderia
69% matchVery Positive88% of 5,261 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.5 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: Hack and Slash 26%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #44 Skigill
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 156 reviews2026
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight! Collect! Explore! Experiment! Survive! Master the SKIGILL, a large skill tree spanning the entire battleground, to power your character and survive waves of enemies. Unlock upgrades, weapons, and characters in a meta sigil after each game, and maybe you'll see the end!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Roguelike 25.9%, Survival 8.4%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, 2D 6.8%
- #45 Rogue Glitch Ultra
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,596 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 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 19.7%, Difficult 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #46 Voids Vigil
70% matchVery Positive94% of 384 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 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 21.5%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Survival 7.4%
- #47 Catacomb Kids
73% matchVery Positive87% of 629 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Roguelite 21.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, RPG 8.5%
- #48 Verlet Ascend
71% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Sagewind StudioPub: Stratera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Verlet Ascend is a physics based, action platformer with roguelike mechanics, a fully destructable procedurally generated environment, and rope swing physics. Fight creatures, loot enemies, upgrade your character, and climb your way up in an endless parkour.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #49 The Dungeoning
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.1%, Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.1%, RPG 13.6%, Platformer 12.9%
- #50 Angvik 2
69% matchVery Positive94% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Alastair John Jack
Windows · Linux
Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Procedural Generation 11.7%
- #51 Blade Assault
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,299 reviews2022
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.9%, Roguelike 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #52 30XX
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,820 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.0 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 22.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, Platformer 12.9%
- #53 Striving for Light
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 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: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #54 Savara
67% matchVery Positive88% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Difficult 16.1%, RPG 8.2%
- #55 Anomaly Agent
66% matchVery Positive95% of 10,038 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #56 Oblivion Override
67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,055 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 16.1%, 2D 3.6%
- #57 Heretical
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.7%, Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, RPG 7.2%
- #58 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,434 reviews2026
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 15.3%, RPG 7.4%
- #59 Tiny Rogues
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,786 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 25.0 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 26.9%, Difficult 20.6%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 15.6%, RPG 6.3%