- #1 Backpack Hero
97% matchVery Positive86% of 8,491 reviews2023
Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.3% ★, Inventory Management 28.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Roguelike 6.9%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core focus on grid-based inventory management as the primary engine for roguelike progression.
- #2 Spell Disk
96% matchVery Positive89% of 976 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: Inventory Management 25.9%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Roguelike 9.2%, Top-Down 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar action-roguelike experience where building complex spell synergies is essential for survival.
- #3 Backpack Battles
96% matchVery Positive91% of 20,632 reviews2025
Dev: PlayWithFurciferPub: IndieArk
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Why similar: Inventory Management 40.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.6% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Roguelike 5.3%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game centers entirely on the strategic arrangement of items in an inventory to create powerful combat synergies.
- #4 Little Witch Survivors
95% matchVery Positive88% of 581 reviews2025
Dev: 四月二酱
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
"Little Witch Survivors" is a magic pigeon barrage shooting game. You will play as a little witch, summoning and commanding eight unique magic guardians to fight side by side! Each guardian has dual skills, and you can switch strategies freely in the equipment slots - weave your own magic miracle!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Magic 14.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Strategy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the magical aesthetic and action-roguelike gameplay loop of a witch fighting through hordes of enemies.
- #5 Neophyte
94% matchVery Positive90% of 679 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 37.9%, Magic 15.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that focuses on magic-based combat and build customization.
- #6 The Knight Witch
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 959 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 75.4%, Action 15.5%, 2D 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a witch protagonist in a bullet-hell environment that blends action with card-based combat.
- #7 Dome Keeper
93% matchVery Positive92% of 22,186 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Roguelike 26%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Space 18.1%, Combat 13.3%, Action 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines grid-based resource management with action-oriented defense against waves of enemies.
- #8 WitchHand
91% matchVery Positive91% of 636 reviews2024
Dev: Jon NielsenPub: HopFrog
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You're a witch, leading your coven into new, unfriendly lands. Use the cards you find to build and expand your civilization. Befriend the local covens or use their bones to fuel your spells. Gather your familiars, the witching hour is nigh.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Magic 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, 2D 12%, Fantasy 12%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy and management game that utilizes card-based mechanics to build a magical empire.
- #9 Her Name Was Fire
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 297 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Top-Down 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike provides an intense bullet-hell experience with a strong focus on magical abilities.
- #10 Brotato
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 118,068 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.9%, Roguelike 29.7%, Action 9%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes inventory-based build-crafting where the items you equip drastically change your combat capabilities.
- #11 Wall World
91% matchVery Positive91% of 12,614 reviews2023
Dev: Alawar
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Roguelike 23.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Combat 11%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features grid-based exploration and resource management paired with intense action-roguelike defense mechanics.
- #12 Luck be a Landlord
88% matchVery Positive93% of 11,522 reviews2023
Dev: TrampolineTales
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 65.3% ★, Strategy 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Roguelike 8.6%, 2D 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes inventory-based roguelike mechanics where every item placed impacts your overall success.
- #13 Bosorka
89% matchVery Positive87% of 475 reviews2023
Dev: Sengi Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 10.1%, Fantasy 9.9%, Top-Down 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed action-roguelike that features a witch protagonist navigating bullet-hell combat.
- #14 Monster Train
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,924 reviews2020
Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 59.4% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Magic 8.5%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A premier roguelike deckbuilder that rewards deep synergy planning similar to constellation building.
- #15 Witchinour
89% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Top-Down 14.2%, Action 8.4%, 2D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that leans into the magical aesthetic and top-down combat style.
- #16 Witching Stone
86% matchVery Positive93% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
Witching Stone is a puzzle game matched with a deckbuilder! Customise your spellbook and weave spells with coloured stones.
Why similar: Inventory Management 23.8%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Strategy 15.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines strategy and deckbuilding with a magical theme that fits the witch aesthetic perfectly.
- #17 Aestheta
86% matchVery Positive90% of 201 reviews2025
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
A roguelike royalelike about warriors from across space and time, fighting to claim a wish from the Star of Aestheta. Strategize your tactics, enhance your troops, and outwit your opponents to rise to the top!
Why similar: Strategy 21.2%, Roguelike 18%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Top-Down 13.1%, Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused card game that offers complex tactical combat and roguelike progression.
- #18 Slay the Spire
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 217,804 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 76% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Strategy 7.2%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive roguelike deckbuilder that provides the strategic depth and replayability found in the genre.
- #19 Garden of Witches
83% matchVery Positive93% of 1,365 reviews2025
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Magic 13.7%, Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute action-roguelite that features a witch protagonist in a fast-paced combat environment.
- #20 Soulstone Survivors
82% matchVery Positive91% of 26,749 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 47.6%, Roguelike 21.4%, Top-Down 17%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers extensive build customization and action-roguelike gameplay that feels very similar to the witch-themed combat loop.
- #21 Knight Overloaded
84% matchVery Positive85% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: CCM
Windows
Knight Overloaded is a roguelight survival game that reinforced strategic choices. Beat enemies falling from the sky endlessly, and expand your inventory!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Magic 14.4%, Top-Down 13.4%, Action 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that integrates deckbuilding elements into its combat encounters.
- #22 Voidigo
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,893 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.7%, Roguelike 21%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Action 6.9%, 2D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and fast-paced action-roguelike that prioritizes unique combat encounters and build variety.
- #23 Necro Rumble
84% matchVery Positive81% of 134 reviews2024
Dev: TesepaPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Master the dark art of necromancy in a 2D top-down strategy game. Unleash and lead your undead legions to defeat and dominate enemy waves in this action-packed adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, PvE 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Top-Down 7.6%, Magic 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that focuses on fast-paced combat and pve progression.
- #24 No Mana, Just Dice
81% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2026
Dev: Dice CapitalPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Zero Mana. Massive Debt. No Mana, Just Dice is a tactical turn-based roguelike. Play as a dropout witch who needs dice just to take a single step! Use your limited dice to maneuver and attack, outsmart your bad luck, and seize the wish-granting scroll to rewrite your fate.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Roguelike 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a turn-based tactical experience that emphasizes strategic planning over raw action.
- #25 Peglin
81% matchVery Positive84% of 17,635 reviews2024
Dev: Red Nexus Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!
Why similar: Roguelike 27%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Strategy 23.2%, Fantasy 12.2%, 2D 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike deckbuilder that incorporates physics-based mechanics into its combat system.
- #26 Forager
80% matchVery Positive89% of 43,959 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 66.3%, 2D 14.7%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on inventory management and resource gathering within a charming pixel-art world.
- #27 Moonstone Island
79% matchVery Positive84% of 5,022 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.9%, Strategy 28.4%, Fantasy 22%, 2D 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a witch-themed journey with exploration and management elements.
- #28 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
78% matchVery Positive94% of 584 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Magic 11%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: It blends rhythm-based mechanics with bullet-hell action and a witch-themed narrative.
- #29 Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
78% matchVery Positive93% of 44,514 reviews2022
Dev: niceplay gamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Why similar: 2D 39.7%, Indie 32.2%, Singleplayer 28.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the inventory and management side of being a magical practitioner.
- #30 Second Stellar
77% matchVery Positive99% of 355 reviews2025
Dev: Pepperlog
Windows
Join the enigmatic Starfarers as they traverse the cosmos in this unique dual-character action roguelite, unraveling the mysteries of their galaxy and beyond in pursuit of the Voyager.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, PvE 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Magic 7.8%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #31 Witch's Apocalyptic Journey
76% matchVery Positive84% of 1,403 reviews2026
Dev: MeowAlive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Abyss decayed, witches awaken. As their guide, you will weave their destinies. Craft unique cards, schedule their days, shape endless possibilities through deckbuilding. Each choice will lead to different Ending...
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 48.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Magic 8.9%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #32 Inventorix
77% matchVery Positive100% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: Arcaludi
Windows
INVENTORIX is an inventory-management money-making roguelike deckbuilder. Creatively pack and synergize items and alien perks to create astronomical wealth and pay a mysterious space debt!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.1% ★, Inventory Management 33.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Roguelike 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #33 Witchcraft Survivors
79% matchVery Positive81% of 63 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 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Roguelike 16.8%, Action 8.4%, 2D 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on bullet-hell combat and score-attack mechanics.
- #34 Tangy TD
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Roguelike 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Action 13.1%, 2D 8.7%
- #35 STARDUST: Wish of Witch
73% matchVery Positive81% of 776 reviews2026
Dev: Kniv Studio Co., Ltd.
Windows
STARDUST: Wish of Witch is a single-player SRPG beautifully crafted in pixel art. Follow the secret of the wish-granting star and join the adventure of the girl “Star” and the mage “Yu”.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.7%, Strategy 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Fantasy 9.2%, 2D 8.3%
- #36 Debugging Hero
74% matchVery Positive88% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Top-Down 11.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #37 Hell Maiden
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,811 reviews2026
Dev: AstralShift
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Roguelike 12.4%, Top-Down 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #38 Witch and Council : The Card
76% matchMixed50% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: G1 Playground
Windows
Fight against the Student Council President with ≪Lulu≫! ≪Witch and the Council: The Card≫ is a roguelite deck-building game where you assemble a party with charming characters, build a powerful deck, and defeat your enemies. Experience the thrill of overcoming powerful foes with various strategies!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 51.1% ★, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Magic 9.9%, Strategy 7.2%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #39 古巫竞技场 Ancient Witch Arena
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: 安格法
Windows
"Ancient Witch Arena" is an independently developed light survival Roguelike, hand-painted fantasy dark world. Resist hundreds of enemies, conquer bosses, explore combinations between characters and skills, and finally become the king of the arena.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Roguelike 13.8%, Magic 11.3%, Action 9.1%
- #40 Spire of Glory
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Ferran Pla
Windows · Mac
Surpass the challenges of the Spire. Your legacy begins now. Prove your worth.
Why similar: Inventory Management 32.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Roguelike 10.8%, Strategy 10.7%
- #41 Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors
73% matchVery Positive83% of 223 reviews2023
Dev: Xeloph
Windows
Youkai have overrun Gensokyo! There's no resolving this incident, just try to survive! Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors is the latest take on the survivor genre, this time with the unique twist of a grid-based inventory system. Hoard as many items as possible if you want to survive!
Why similar: Inventory Management 32.9%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Magic 6.7%
- #42 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
71% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.3%, PvE 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.1%, 2D 6.5%
- #43 Pewt 'em Up!
72% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.8%, Action 19.4%, Space 18.5%, 2D 10.7%, Combat 10%
- #44 Touhou Witch's Night Market
69% matchVery Positive94% of 277 reviews2025
Dev: Meboxen Studio
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Marisa has lost all her fortune in 'Kappachinko', now she must fight other residents in Gensokyo to repay the debt she owes Reimu! Collect various items and skills, build your construct strategically, then head towards powerful opponents! She may even encounter a mysterious being in the end…
Why similar: Inventory Management 32.5%, Strategy 28.6%, Roguelike 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #45 The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms
73% matchVery Positive87% of 201 reviews2020
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Action 11.7%, 2D 9.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #46 God Of Weapons
69% matchVery Positive84% of 5,225 reviews2023
Dev: Imagine Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 51.8%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Combat 7%, Fantasy 6.7%, Action 4.8%
- #47 Magecraft: Spellbuilding
68% matchVery Positive98% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Violet Grimoire
Windows
Craft spell cards, collect new effects, and build the perfect deck as you fight through rounds of turn-based combat. Survive randomly-generated dungeon layouts by countering enemy attacks with your own spells, and make the most of the powers and scrolls you pick up along the way.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 67.8% ★, Magic 9.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Fantasy 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #48 Witch & Bun Cats
70% matchVery Positive80% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Night Owl Games
Windows
A light meat pigeon ARPG game that integrates backpack management. In the game, players will play the role of a little witch and help the cats take back the cans that were taken away by monsters. But as you explore deeper, you find that things are not as simple as they seem...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.4%, Roguelike 21%, Action 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Indie 6%
- #49 Dear Magical Girls
66% matchVery Positive98% of 241 reviews2026
Dev: GIGABlock StudioPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Dear Magical Girls is a story-driven defense game about an overworked magical girl protecting the Mana Stone that keeps the city running. Move the vertices to reshape your magical field. Unlock modules and enchants, and build your own strategy to survive against waves of monsters.
Why similar: Strategy 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Magic 11.9%, Top-Down 10.9%
- #50 Bone To Gather
68% matchVery Positive98% of 254 reviews2024
Dev: Anyway GamesPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
"Bone To Gather" is a synergy-building action roguelike. Embark on an epic journey with a team of puny skeletons determined to revenge the Demon King. Recruit skeletons with unique synergies to create a powerful team and battle through monsters on your way to the final showdown.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, PvE 9.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #51 Arcane Trigger
67% matchVery Positive87% of 408 reviews2025
Dev: MiniWhale
Windows · Mac
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: Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Strategy 20.9%, Roguelike 19.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Magic 10.2%
- #52 The witch and the bottle of concepts
71% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: 岛叶游戏Pub: 月光游戏
Windows
A fantasy pixel-style Metroidvania roguelike game. The amnesiac witch picks up her reliable broom and embarks on a journey with Elf companions to defeat the Villain and regain their homeland, unveil the conspiracy. Through the magic mirror, break the 4th wall and find the truth!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.7%, Roguelike 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 3.4%
- #53 Witch Explorer
70% matchVery Positive90% of 177 reviews2021
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.2%, Magic 17.8%, Fantasy 13.8%, Strategy 13.4%, 2D 10.9%
- #54 Shotgun Witch
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,111 reviews2020
Dev: Asephy
Windows
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Action 20.5%, 2D 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #55 Cinderia
63% matchVery Positive88% of 4,774 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Roguelike 18.2%, Top-Down 12.3%, Action 9%
- #56 Be Queen Bee
65% matchVery Positive96% of 231 reviews2026
Dev: Three Blanket StudioPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
"Be Queen Bee" is an action-strategy game where you become the Queen Bee and command your swarm with pheromones. Defeat predators, seize flower fields to escape hunger, evolve your swarm with honey, and strategize in real time to secure victory.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, PvE 18.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Top-Down 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #57 Deckstination
66% matchVery Positive93% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: GoldKidsPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Deckstination is a real-time combat and deck-building hybrid. In this action roguelike, players use customized skill decks to overcome enemies in battles. Combine randomly drawn skills to survive intense encounters and take control of the battlefield with your own actions and strategy.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31% ★, Strategy 14.3%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelike 8.7%, Action 7.4%
- #58 W.A.N.D. Project
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 223 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 31.3%, Female Protagonist 26%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Action 6.8%
- #59 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 645 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, PvE 14.3%, Roguelike 13%, Magic 8.2%