- #1 Aeterna Noctis
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 34.4%, Platformer 18.4%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.5%, 2D 9%
- #2 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,126 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Roguevania 27.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 10.8%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #3 Dead Cells
96% 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: Roguevania 25.3% ★, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Roguelite 8%, Difficult 7.8%
- #4 Katanaut
95% 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: Roguevania 28.3% ★, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Difficult 8.2%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #5 Trinity Fusion
94% 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 21.6%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 16%, Platformer 9.7%
- #6 Cryptical Path
94% 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 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Difficult 10.1%
- #7 The Rogue Prince of Persia
92% 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 21.7%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguevania 13.1% ★, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #8 In Celebration of Violence
93% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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 16.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #9 Spiritfall
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #10 Striving for Light
91% 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 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Procedural Generation 11.9%
- #11 Heretical
90% 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: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #12 Rogue Worlds
89% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · 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!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.4% ★, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Difficult 9.4%
- #13 Aura of Worlds
88% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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: Roguevania 35% ★, Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 10%, Action Roguelike 10%, Difficult 9.5%
- #14 An Amazing Wizard
87% matchVery Positive85% of 145 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: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #15 Eternal Step
89% 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 24.3%, Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelite 10.1%, RPG 9.2%
- #16 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
86% 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 18%, Roguelite 15.6%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 7.8%
- #17 Moonscars
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 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 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Platformer 15.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Action 13.3%
- #18 Dunjungle
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Roguevania 38.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14%, Difficult 10.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #19 Deflector
85% 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 21.2%, Roguelite 18%, Difficult 15.3%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #20 Shattered Realm Rebirth
83% matchVery Positive95% of 81 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: Roguevania 31.2% ★, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelike 9%
- #21 Arboria
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 767 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 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Difficult 11.3%
- #22 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
82% matchVery Positive87% of 898 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.5%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 13.3%, Difficult 11%
- #23 Death Must Die
81% 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 21.2%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #24 OmniFootman
82% 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 27.6%, Roguelite 21%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Difficult 9%
- #25 Vagante
81% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 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: Roguevania 28.2% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Difficult 7.6%
- #26 Rising Hell
80% 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: Roguevania 37.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.2%, Difficult 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #27 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
79% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 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 30.1%, Difficult 18.2%, Platformer 10.2%, RPG 9.6%, 2D 8.6%
- #28 Elderand
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 777 reviews2023
Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.4 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 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Combat 9.3%, 2D 8.1%
- #29 A Violent Revelry
78% matchMixed66% of 82 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 22%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelite 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #30 Tor Eternum
78% 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 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 11.4%
- #31 Dungeons of Edera
77% 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 17.5%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #32 Blade of the Netherworld
76% 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: Roguevania 30.1% ★, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #33 Skelly Selest
77% matchVery Positive93% of 286 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 21.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelike 13%, Difficult 10.3%
- #34 Souldiers
76% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 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 43.3%, Combat 18.8%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 8.6%, Singleplayer 7%
- #35 Tyrant's Realm
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.1 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: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13.3%
- #36 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
75% 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 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelike 15.1%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
- #37 Dragon Is Dead
73% 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 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #38 Cinderia
72% matchVery Positive89% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Cinderia is a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration. Freely combine everything you can see—skills, combos, passives, and equipment—to create your own distinct fighting style. Darkness has swallowed the land, yet a faint glimmer still flickers among the ruins.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #39 Rogue Legacy
74% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 58.9% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 3.1%
- #40 Echoes of Red
72% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 18%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelike 14.1%
- #41 Loot River
75% matchMixed68% of 450 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 18.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.8%
- #42 FELLCHASER
73% matchVery Positive89% of 55 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%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 14%, Difficult 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #43 Have a Nice Death
69% 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 20.7%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Funny 8.4%
- #44 StormEdge
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
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 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Difficult 14.7%, Roguelike 13.8%
- #45 Versebound
69% matchVery Positive97% of 78 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 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 11.6%
- #46 Revita
70% 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 26.8%, Roguelite 22.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, 2D 5.9%
- #47 Source of Madness
71% matchMixed70% of 1,514 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: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Roguelite 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #48 Noita
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 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 24.9%, Roguelike 22.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, 2D 6%
- #49 ScourgeBringer
70% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Roguevania 25.8% ★, Roguelite 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #50 Himno - The Silent Melody
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 345 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 19.4%, Roguelike 17.2%, Procedural Generation 16.9%, Action 6.4%
- #51 Shadow of the Depth
69% 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 17%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #52 Into the Necrovale
68% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13%, Dark Fantasy 13%
- #53 Scarlett's Dungeon
73% 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 17.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #54 Xenon Valkyrie
71% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.3% ★, Roguelite 20%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 11.4%, Adventure 2%
- #55 Devious Dungeon
68% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
- #56 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 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 29.1%, Difficult 27.7%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D 7.5%, RPG 7%
- #57 Rogue Loops
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
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 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
- #58 Keeper's Toll
64% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, 2D 5.6%
- #59 bit Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive88% of 189 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 46.8%, Roguelite 18.7%, RPG 10.3%, Adventure 10%, Action 9.1%
- #60 Nightmare: The Lunatic
65% 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: Roguevania 26.6% ★, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 9.9%