- #1 Dead Cells
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #2 Aeterna Noctis
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,140 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Difficult 30.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #3 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,143 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
- #4 Cryptical Path
95% 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 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Difficult 10.3%
- #5 Trinity Fusion
94% matchVery Positive85% of 905 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 21.6%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 15.6%, Platformer 10.1%
- #6 Spiritfall
93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Difficult 13%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #7 In Celebration of Violence
94% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 13.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Procedural Generation 12%, Hack and Slash 11.9%
- #8 The Rogue Prince of Persia
91% matchVery Positive90% of 2,779 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 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 22.2%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Platformer 9.6%
- #9 Moonscars
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 12.1%
- #10 Eternal Step
92% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: Difficult 24.7%, Roguelike 17.7%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, RPG 9.3%
- #11 Striving for Light
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 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 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.8%
- #12 Heretical
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,028 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 22.9%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #13 Deflector
89% 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 21.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Difficult 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #14 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
88% matchVery Positive98% of 129 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 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 8%
- #15 Katanaut
86% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 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 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 12%
- #16 Arboria
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 782 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Difficult 11.7%
- #17 Aura of Worlds
86% matchVery Positive91% of 151 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguelike 16.2%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.3%
- #18 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
84% matchVery Positive87% of 978 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13%, Difficult 11.4%
- #19 Skelly Selest
85% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 16.9%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Roguelike 12.8%, Difficult 10.6%
- #20 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
83% matchVery Positive81% of 5,578 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.8%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 9.9%, RPG 9%, 2D 7.9%
- #21 OmniFootman
84% 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 27.4%, Roguelite 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Difficult 9.3%
- #22 Tor Eternum
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Difficult 11.7%
- #23 Vagante
81% matchVery Positive89% of 5,025 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 19.1%, Difficult 17.4%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #24 A Violent Revelry
82% matchMixed65% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
- #25 FELLCHASER
79% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #26 Dragon Is Dead
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 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: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #27 Dungeons of Edera
81% matchMixed68% of 1,059 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 17.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #28 Loot River
80% matchMixed67% of 463 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Difficult 18.8%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.8%
- #29 Death Must Die
76% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 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 21.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #30 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
78% matchVery Positive85% of 812 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 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 20.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.3%
- #31 Tyrant's Realm
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Procedural Generation 13.3%
- #32 Cursemark
75% matchVery Positive87% of 605 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #33 Into the Necrovale
76% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #34 Souldiers
77% matchMixed69% of 3,112 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Difficult 43.4%, Combat 18.2%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 6.8%
- #35 Cinderia
72% 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: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #36 Infinitevania
73% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Difficult 26%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D 9.1%, Action 7.7%
- #37 Scarlett's Dungeon
78% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #38 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 134 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: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 13%, Platformer 5.8%
- #39 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 311 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Difficult 23.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 11%, 2D 6.1%
- #40 Himno - The Silent Melody
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 352 reviews2021
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Procedural Generation 17%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action 6.7%
- #41 StormEdge
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 224 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Roguelite 20.7%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #42 Shadow of the Depth
73% matchMixed70% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #43 Dunjungle
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 749 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 22.6%, Difficult 17.3%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.8%
- #44 Rogue Worlds
72% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #45 Echoes of Mystralia
70% matchVery Positive83% of 555 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 13.7%
- #46 Versebound
69% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 12.1%
- #47 Shattered Realm Rebirth
69% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
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 24.6%, Roguelite 19.3%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Roguelike 12.3%, Action 6.2%
- #48 An Amazing Wizard
69% matchVery Positive86% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 16.4%, Difficult 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Roguelike 14.2%
- #49 Source of Madness
71% matchMixed69% of 1,569 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Roguelite 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #50 Noita
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,532 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Difficult 25.9%, Roguelike 22.4%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, 2D 6%
- #51 Gunmetal Arcadia
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2017
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
War is coming. How will you serve?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #52 Elderand
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 813 reviews2023
Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 10%, Combat 7.8%
- #53 Enlightenment
71% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelike 8.4%, Action 7.7%
- #54 Dungeon Souls
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, RPG 6.6%
- #55 Revita
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,429 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.4 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 26.9%, Roguelite 21.7%, Roguelike 17%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, 2D 5.9%
- #56 Rogue Loops
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
- #57 Oblivion Override
65% matchVery Positive91% of 2,045 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 22.7%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%
- #58 bit Dungeon
68% matchVery Positive88% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.8%, Roguelite 18.9%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 9.3%
- #59 Blasphemous
65% matchVery Positive90% of 66,776 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.1%, Difficult 22.5%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D 8.5%, Side Scroller 7.3%
- #60 Nightmare: The Lunatic
66% matchVery Positive89% of 270 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 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.4%