- #1 Astral Ascent
97% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 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 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 16%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelike 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, skill-based 2D combat with a heavy emphasis on platforming and diverse ability builds.
- #2 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
96% matchVery Positive94% of 34,781 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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: Action Roguelike 23.5%, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed 2D fighting game mechanics with roguelite progression and stylish, combo-heavy combat.
- #3 The Rogue Prince of Persia
96% matchVery Positive90% of 2,517 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 25.7%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Hack and Slash 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid parkour-inspired movement and tactical combat that rewards precision and speed.
- #4 Dead Cells
95% 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: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D action-roguelite that offers fluid movement and intense, responsive combat encounters.
- #5 Summum Aeterna
94% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D roguelite that emphasizes aggressive combat and platforming challenges.
- #6 Have a Nice Death
94% 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 18.5%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a fast-paced, hack-and-slash experience with tight 2D controls and challenging boss encounters.
- #7 Trinity Fusion
93% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Platformer 13%
Why You'll Like It: A multiverse-spanning action-roguelite that features smooth platforming and varied combat styles.
- #8 Rising Hell
92% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 19.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Difficult 13.7%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Platformer 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A vertical-scrolling roguelite that focuses on intense, arcade-style platforming and combat.
- #9 Dungreed
91% 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 32%, Roguelite 22%, Roguelike 19%, Difficult 9.1%, Platformer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that focuses on dungeon crawling with a wide variety of weapons and fast combat.
- #10 Anomaly Agent
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,464 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 23.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features fluid 2D platforming and combat with a focus on stylish, combo-driven melee attacks.
- #11 Revita
91% 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 30%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 17%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick platformer that rewards aggressive play and precise movement in a roguelite setting.
- #12 Skul: The Hero Slayer
89% 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 29.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 15.3%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Difficult 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep combat variety through a unique head-swapping mechanic that changes your playstyle on the fly.
- #13 Deflector
89% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Roguelite 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 15.9%, Roguelike 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that focuses on reflecting projectiles and aggressive melee combat.
- #14 Fallback
88% matchVery Positive86% of 396 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Fighting 11.8% ★, Roguelite 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer-roguelite that emphasizes verticality and fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #15 Blade Assault
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,297 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: Roguelike 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Platformer 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite featuring fast-paced combat and a variety of upgradeable weapons and skills.
- #16 Katana ZERO
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 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 26.6%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 20.3%, Difficult 18.5%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: While not a roguelite, its high-speed, one-hit-kill combat and focus on movement feel are spiritually aligned with Spiritfall.
- #17 Verlet Ascend
86% matchVery Positive89% of 90 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 19.7%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Roguelite 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based movement to create a unique platforming experience that demands precision.
- #18 Pogo Rogue
84% matchVery Positive92% of 208 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 17.8%, Difficult 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike that turns platforming into a core combat mechanic through its pogo-stick movement.
- #19 Spirits Abyss
85% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 21.9%, Difficult 17.7%, Roguelike 16.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Procedural Generation 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelite that emphasizes exploration and challenging, skill-based combat.
- #20 Reignbreaker
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 14.6%, Cartoon 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite that focuses on fast-paced combat and character progression.
- #21 Fury Unleashed
84% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Difficult 19.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that emphasizes maintaining combos and fluid movement through procedurally generated levels.
- #22 Spell Disk
82% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
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: An action-roguelite that focuses on creating complex spell combinations to clear rooms quickly.
- #23 Death Must Die
80% 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 24.7%, Hack and Slash 20%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 11.9%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an action-roguelite experience with deep build customization and intense combat scenarios.
- #24 Nightmare: The Lunatic
81% matchVery Positive89% of 264 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 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action-roguelite that rewards players for mastering its fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #25 SpeedOverflow
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 148 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 32.1%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Roguelite 25.5%, Fantasy 5.1%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed beat-em-up roguelite that prioritizes quick reflexes and aggressive play.
- #26 Dragon Is Dead
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 677 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 13.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that focuses on character builds and fast-paced combat against challenging bosses.
- #27 Wizard of Legend
79% 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 30.6%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Difficult 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, its focus on fast-paced, combo-heavy spellcasting mirrors the combat depth of Spiritfall.
- #28 Neon Abyss
79% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Roguelite 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelite that blends chaotic gunplay with tight, responsive movement.
- #29 Cryptical Path
77% matchVery Positive88% of 164 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 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 12%, Difficult 9.7%
- #30 Metal Unit
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,864 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 30.1%, RPG 24.5%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Action 11.6%, Roguelike 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that features a variety of combat suits and weapons for diverse playstyles.
- #31 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 39.8%, Roguelite 29.1%, Roguelike 8.9%, Fantasy 5.8%, Action 4.8%
- #32 Voids Vigil
75% 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 21.5%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 15.7%, Survival 7.3%
- #33 Flinthook
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer-roguelite that uses a grappling hook mechanic to create fluid, high-speed movement.
- #34 OVIS LOOP
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,091 reviews2025
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 13.7%, Platformer 11.7%
- #35 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
76% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 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 22.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%
- #36 Sole Saga
76% 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 24.8%, Difficult 19.1%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 13.6%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
- #37 Umigame
74% matchVery Positive84% of 74 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: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #38 Savara
73% matchVery Positive89% of 536 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 25.2%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Difficult 15.6%, RPG 8%
- #39 Neophyte
73% 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 42.2%, Roguelite 27.6%, Roguelike 19.6%, Action 5.2%, 2D 3.9%
- #40 Angvik 2
72% matchVery Positive95% of 183 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 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12%
- #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 29.7%, Roguelite 20.7%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Difficult 9.1%
- #42 Skigill
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 121 reviews2025
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 37.8%, Roguelike 26.6%, Survival 8.3%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, 2D 7%
- #43 Soulstone Survivors
68% 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 30.5%, Roguelite 21.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #44 Windblown
69% matchVery Positive89% of 9,872 reviews2024
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Difficult 15%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #45 Blade of the Netherworld
71% 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%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #46 Striving for Light
70% 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 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 11.6%
- #47 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 37.3%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, RPG 13.2%, Platformer 12.1%
- #48 Oblivion Override
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,986 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 26.5%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 16.6%, 2D 3.7%
- #49 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,844 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Difficult 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
- #50 Heretical
68% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Roguelite 23.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, RPG 7%
- #51 Tiny Rogues
67% 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 27%, Difficult 19.8%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 15.9%, RPG 6.1%
- #52 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,226 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 25.9%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Roguelite 20.4%, Roguelike 15.7%, RPG 7.1%
- #53 Rogue Spirit
70% matchVery Positive81% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Kids With SticksPub: 505 Games Official
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rogue Spirit is a 3D rogue-lite action game with light stealth elements. Play as the Ghost of the Prince of the Kingdom of Midra, possess enemy characters and absorb their unique skills to fight the evil presence that has corrupted your land.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Procedural Generation 24.9%, Roguelike 18.7%, Combat 7.3%, Action 5.6%
- #54 Catacomb Kids
71% matchVery Positive87% of 626 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 34.2%, Roguelite 22.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, RPG 8.2%
- #55 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
67% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Unframe
Windows · Mac
Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 14%, Platformer 9.8%
- #56 Katanaut
66% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #57 30XX
66% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 22.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.4%
- #58 Dungeons of Edera
69% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, RPG 11.3%
- #59 Shadow of the Depth
67% 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 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 16.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 13.5%