Games Like Star Fire: Eternal Cycle

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguelite 29.4%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelike 20.3%, Action 14.7%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, aerial-focused combat that perfectly mirrors the punchy, high-speed action of the seed game.

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: Side Scroller 19.9%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, side-scrolling action game that emphasizes fast movement and intense melee combat.

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 26.4%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 19.3%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for side-scrolling action-roguelites, offering incredibly fluid combat and endless build variety.

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: Side Scroller 24.7%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight platforming with roguelite elements, capturing the spirit of classic arcade action games.

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 13.5%, Beat 'em up 13%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, 2.5D 12.1%, Action RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelite that features diverse combat styles and smooth side-scrolling traversal.

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: Arcade 33.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive side-scrolling roguelite that rewards skill and exploration with satisfying progression systems.

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 21.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates fluid parkour movement with challenging, rhythmic combat in a side-scrolling format.

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 28.3%, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 18.4%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends platform-fighter mechanics with roguelite progression for a unique and highly responsive combat experience.

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: Side Scroller 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Cyberpunk 13.1%, Action RPG 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers punchy, satisfying melee combat in a vibrant side-scrolling world that feels modern and responsive.

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 29.3%, Hack and Slash 28.5%, Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a stylish, fast-paced combat experience with fluid animations and a rewarding roguelite loop.

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 32.6%, Cyberpunk 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep, combo-heavy combat with roguelite elements for a highly replayable 2D experience.

Neon Echo is a 3D side-scrolling action Roguelite game with an anime and tech-wear style. In a world that has been corrupted by "noise", "electronic music" has become the only means to resist the power of "Strepification". Now, let's follow the beat of electronic music to fight!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, 2.5D 16.4%, Cyberpunk 13.1%, Roguelite 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-roguelite with a focus on rhythmic combat and slick, side-scrolling movement.

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 34.1%, Roguelite 24.1%, Roguelike 20.7%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, twin-stick side-scrolling roguelite where every action feels tight and impactful.

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: Side Scroller 35.3%, Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 23.9%, Action 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comic-book-inspired side-scroller that emphasizes speed, combos, and arcade-style action.

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: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Roguelite 20.9%, Side Scroller 19%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Action 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a mix of side-scrolling platforming and gear-based combat that keeps each run feeling fresh.

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: Cyberpunk 43.7%, Hack and Slash 34.4%, Action 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, its focus on instant-death, high-speed, and punchy combat aligns perfectly with the seed game's feel.

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 38.6%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers chaotic, hand-drawn side-scrolling action with intense combat encounters and roguelite progression.

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 43.7%, Roguelite 19.7%, Roguelike 18.6%, Action 8.3%, Side Scroller 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique grappling hook mechanic that makes movement and combat feel incredibly fast and arcade-like.

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 46.1%, Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: The original side-scrolling roguelite that defined the genre with its focus on scaling difficulty and chaotic action.

Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.8%, Roguelite 28.6%, Roguelike 23%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling roguelite that emphasizes tactical combat and exploration in a dark fantasy setting.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Roguelite 21.7%, Roguelike 21.5%, Action RPG 16.8%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, brutal side-scrolling roguelite with a heavy emphasis on movement and unpredictable combat.

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 42.3%, Roguelite 30.8%, Roguelike 17.8%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania-inspired roguelite that captures the classic arcade side-scroller aesthetic and feel.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Side Scroller 52.1%, Action 25.2%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-metal-infused side-scroller that delivers intense, arcade-style action and challenging boss fights.

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.2%, Roguelike 37.4%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though top-down, its focus on fast, punchy combat and roguelite progression makes it a great companion for fans of the genre.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.2%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Roguelike 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the precise, demanding feel of classic arcade action games with modern polish and tight controls.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Side Scroller 43.4%, Action RPG 36.5%, Action 16.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that provides deep, weighty combat and a sense of discovery similar to the seed game's adventure elements.

A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill 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 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, 2.5D 13.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 12.4%

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.8%, Roguelite 25.7%, Roguelike 24.5%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly tight, skill-based combat that rewards players for mastering movement and timing.

Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 40.9%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 20.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 37.9%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-focused, single-screen arena slasher that captures the pure, punchy essence of arcade combat.

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 61%, Action 24.5%, Singleplayer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive, challenging boss encounters that require precision and patience in a 2D space.

Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Beat 'em up 15.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Roguelite 12.2%

An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Futuristic 11.1%

Mad King Redemption is a unique blend of a traditional beat'em'up game with strong roguelite progression, mixed in a pixelated graphic style in a 2.5D world. Relieve the king from his madness while beating up corrupted enemies, in a fresh way at every run!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.3%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2.5D 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 10.2%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.9%, Action 38.3%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, high-speed movement system that changes how you approach side-scrolling combat.

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Action RPG 20.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 17.3%, Arcade 12.4%

Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, 2.5D 12.4%, Action RPG 11%

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Roguelite 13.2%

Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as "Moon" exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.7%, 2.5D 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Futuristic 11%

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 23.9%, Cyberpunk 23.7%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?

Why similar: 2.5D 19%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, 2.5D 13%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Roguelite 10.8%

Arcane Trigger is a bullet-building roguelike where every shot is crafted before it's fired. Forge over 220 bullets, shape their effects with 150+ magical seals, and master infinite synergies in this endlessly replayable strategic shooter.

Why similar: Roguelite 37.6%, Roguelike 35.4%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Action RPG 21.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.7%

By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Roguelite 24.2%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action RPG 10%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Cyberpunk 22.5%, Futuristic 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Arcade 11%

Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

Why similar: Roguelite 24.4%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Deckbuilding 11.2%, Arcade 10.9%

Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.4%, Arcade 22.2%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Action 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

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: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Roguelite 16.4%, Action 4.7%

Outlast the onslaught in a sci-fi survivors-like where your decisions matter as much as your firepower. Command customizable starships, enhance your arsenal with 100+ strategy-defining upgrades, and annihilate endless fleets of cosmic combatants! Carve your legacy among the stars or die trying!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 19.5%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Arcade 13.4%

DASH between tiny, monster-infested planets on your journey to becoming the next Sun!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 23.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.6%

Neoverse is a beautiful, fantastic game consisting of adventures with thrilling challenges. It is a strategic, action, rogue-lite, deck building game that will test the player’s skill. Start an adventure with unique heroes to save the world along various timelines.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 37.6%, Roguelite 23.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Roguelike 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 17.1%, Cyberpunk 14%, Sci-fi 9.9%

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 25.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Roguelite 16%, Action RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42%, Roguelite 30.6%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!

Why similar: Action RPG 20.4%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.5%

A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.

Why similar: Roguelite 48.9%, Arcade 32.7%, Action 16.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 16.2%, Arcade 7.7%

Streets Ablaze is a 3D side-scrolling beat em' up inspired by the arcade and console games we played growing up.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.9%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Spin Forward is a slot-based Roguelike game! Collect rare symbols, build the strongest combinations, and keep moving forward!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 44.4%, Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelite 22.5%, Action 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%