- #1 Eternal Palace Sakura
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Denneko Yuugi
Windows
Sharpen your blades and step into the Eternal Palace Sakura, a dream labyrinth haunted by restless yokai. Battle through ever-shifting realms in this anime-inspired 3D action roguelite, mastering fluid combat and exploring endless floors of the palace!
Why similar: Character Action Game 23.2% ★, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Action Roguelike 8.3%
- #2 Soul Surge
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Cut Games
Windows
Soul Surge is a third-person action roguelite, with ARPG and bullet hell elements. Fight your way through Ryn’s subconscious, defeat her inner demons, by unleashing powerful combination attacks fueled by Ryn’s core memories. Wield the power of memories, equip your emotions and face the corruption.
Why similar: Character Action Game 17.9% ★, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Fast-Paced 9.3%, Perma Death 8.3%
- #3 Thorn Knight
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legion Studio
Windows
Fight. Die. Rise. Until your vow is fulfilled. Thorn Knight is a dark isometric action rogue-lite where ruthless, combo-driven combat meets a tower twisted by cursed echoes and buried sins. Every fight tests your skill. Every floor leads you deeper.
Why similar: Character Action Game 27% ★, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, Difficult 7.8%
- #4 FELLCHASER
95% 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 14.8%, Perma Death 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Difficult 10%
- #5 Guardians of the Abyss: Rogue Protocol
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: santos forge
Windows
Fast-paced roguelite where you switch combat styles mid-fight, destroy the world around you, and survive an ever-escalating challenge. Adapt, master your skills, and push your limits as each run becomes faster, deadlier, and more unforgiving.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Roguelite 11.7%, Perma Death 11.4%
- #6 Get Mazed
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: WMB
Windows
GET MAZED is a ruthless PvE action roguelite. Solo or in co-op, dive into a procedurally generated labyrinth. Wield deadly weapons and carve a bloody path through hordes of monsters to challenge the Warden of the Maze and fight for your escape.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14%, Fast-Paced 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #7 Rules of Alchemy
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jabari Alii
Windows
Defy fate as you blast your way through a procedural open world, in this spell combo roguelike with thousands of items and hundreds of spells.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Perma Death 13.1%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #8 The Wizardz Dungeon
93% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Syntax34204
Windows · Linux
A difficult, fast-paced action-rogue-lite where you hack n'slash your way through a dungeon full of loot and monsters. Your goal is to get strong enough to be able to defeat the Guardian. Death means starting over again.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Perma Death 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 11.8%
- #9 Scarlett's Dungeon
91% 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: Character Action Game 29% ★, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%
- #10 Battlecaster
91% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Voltigeur
Windows
Battlecaster is a challenging fast paced arena roguelike. Defend yourself against unrelenting enemies and overcome difficult encounters. Use abilities strategically to control the ring of combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.2%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 13.6%, Difficult 11.7%
- #11 Moonlighter
90% matchVery Positive81% of 24,610 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Character Action Game 26.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #12 BRAWLZERK
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Reforbli
Windows
BRAWLZERK is an isometric action roguelite that combines the survivors-like formula with fighting game-style offense and defense. Attack, block, dodge, and keep your combos going, then combine Active Skill Cards with Passive Rewards to create a new fighting style every run.
Why similar: Character Action Game 34.8% ★, Fast-Paced 18%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #13 Psycho Banger
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silver Thumb Games
Windows
Psycho Banger is a Can’t-Stop Anti-Rhythm Roguelite. You run through ever-morphing psychoses, grim worlds with goofy souls, where everything except you moves to the beat. Grab your weapons, equip your abilities, put on your mask, and fight your way out with dizzying agility.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Difficult 10.1%
- #14 Damned Soul
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Duck Army
Windows
In this roguelike dungeon crawler, take on the role of Raven, a mysterious woman fighting her way through hell. Defeat enemies, collect their souls, and use them to barter for an arsenal of relics to claim the powers of the Seven Deadly Sins and grow stronger throughout your expeditions.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Action RPG 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #15 Hellwake: Hordes of Styx
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Reija
Windows
Fast-paced first-person hack & slash roguelike. Keep moving or die: dash through demon hordes, cut and cast in the same breath. Stack rune Invocations until Hell can't keep up. New maps every run. Die, spend the points, descend again.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Demons 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
- #16 Oblivium
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emil
Windows · Linux
Oblivium is a fast-paced, violent spellcasting action roguelike featuring elemental reactions where you battle through the nine circles of hell.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
- #17 Tavern & Tombs
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Much Studios
Windows
Tavern & Tombs is an action roguelite looter set in a dark fantasy world. Explore procedural dungeons, blast hordes of monsters with powerful magic, and collect epic loot. Return to your tavern to brew potions and spend essence on permanent upgrades before your next run into the crypts!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Perma Death 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #18 Shadow of the Depth
84% 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 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Perma Death 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Difficult 11.2%
- #19 GODBREAKERS
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,039 reviews2025
Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Why similar: Character Action Game 22.9% ★, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
- #20 OmniFootman
86% 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 21.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Perma Death 12%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #21 Rogue Loops
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Perma Death 12.9%
- #22 Grauwall
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AP
Windows
Descend into the vaults of Grauwall as knight, barbarian, ranger or mage. Every run carves a new labyrinth of skeletons, chests and traps. Die and the descent begins again — but your gold remains, unlocking new heroes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
- #23 Skeleton Arena
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuGaGames
Windows
Skeleton Arena is a roguelite dungeon crawler where you battle through waves of undead in procedurally generated arenas. Choose a new warrior after every death and fight to keep the cursed portal from overwhelming your fort.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #24 Ritualist
79% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: SHARQ IT LAB
Windows
Ritualist is a dynamic isometric action-roguelike set in a unique dark fantasy world. Choose your weapons, master combat style, and face death as you uncover ancient rituals to seal away the Primordial Ones. Will you survive the descent, or will the Abyss claim you?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Perma Death 13.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%
- #25 Berserker's Descent
81% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2020
Dev: Rendah Games
Windows
Berserker's Descent is a visceral, hardcore Roguelite. Descend into The Source and engage in brutal melee combat.
Why similar: Character Action Game 30.6% ★, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Difficult 10.3%
- #26 Margoq's Lair
80% matchMixed65% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: Zillo Games
Windows
Traverse dark dungeons and face horrible foes in this roguelite twin-stick dungeon crawler where magic can be combined into devastating forces. Can you line up the perfect spell sequence to produce a powerful Meteor or a deadly Thunderstorm?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.1%, Perma Death 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #27 DISORDER
79% matchMixed50% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Perma Death 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #28 Crone
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flip MagoonPub: Chromatics Incorporated
Windows
Fetch the eyes of the Crone as you delve into her lair in this rogue-like dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Demons 12.7%
- #29 Arboria
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 782 reviews2021
Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Dungeon Crawler 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Roguelite 13%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #30 RealmWalker
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thauma Creations
Windows
Create your own spell combinations in this third-person roguelite. Find strong synergies, unlock new abilities, and explore procedurally generated levels that change every run.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Perma Death 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #31 Rogue Girl
76% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Kishi GamesPub: Genet Games
Windows
Rogue Girl is a roguelike game that will immerse you in an exciting adventure, where you will play as a beautiful devil girl called upon to fight an army of sinister zombies. Your path of progress depends on your decisions. Various types of enemies, random rooms, and skills.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Perma Death 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Difficult 10.9%
- #32 Skelly Selest
77% 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 19.3%, Roguelite 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Perma Death 11.4%
- #33 DIMAZE
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: tazarosu
Windows
Steal the enemy's magic and fire them back. Progress through endless dungeons and become as strong as you can be.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Third Person 8.7%
- #34 Sentimental K
76% matchVery Positive83% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Fordays Co.,Ltd.Pub: WanderLux Games
Windows · Mac
'Sentimental K' is a 3D roguelike action game. Weapons, skills, artifacts, bosses, dungeon layouts are randomly generated each time you play. Make strategic choices to create powerful synergies and enjoy the unexpected and challenging play!
Why similar: Character Action Game 21.8% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17%, Perma Death 14.3%, Action 7.7%
- #35 Grim Hope
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fragoso Entertainment, LLC
Windows
Grim Hope is a stylized Hack and Slash designed for players who live for the perfect combo. In a world of suffocating darkness, you play as elite, strikingly beautiful warriors who turn the battlefield into a bloody runway.
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.9% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, Demons 11%
- #36 Soul Split
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lanthanum Studios
Windows · Linux
Soul Split is a magical action-roguelite set within a cursed dungeon sequestered near the edge of the world. Uncover secrets, befriend strange creatures, and harness the power of a sandbox hundreds of spells strong to burn your path to the dungeon's heart.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #37 Resurgis: Rise of the Dead
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoldArrow Games
Windows
Resurgis is a 3D dark fantasy action game blending souls-like combat with rogue-lite dungeon crawling. Dismember your enemies with brutal finishers, draft cards in every room to build your unique playstyle, and master a relentless loop where death is only the beginning.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #38 Too Shroom!
73% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: OhmanDev
Windows
Slash your way through hoards of hellish shrooms, defending your once peaceful land! Choose upgrades that synergize with your build to survive as long as possible against the infinitely scaling waves of monsters attempting to overwhelm you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Third Person 8%
- #39 Myriad: A Rogue Adventure
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brown Apso Interactive LLP
Windows
Myriad is an Action-Adventure game with Roguelite elements. Play as a new character each run, loot tons of weapons, and fight hordes of enemies in a randomly generated world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Perma Death 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #40 Rogue Resonance
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joytocling Games
Windows
Hack and slash through hordes of enemies and formidable bosses. Enhance your abilities with each skill pickup, augmenting your dash, melee combos, and powerful spells as you grow stronger. Uncover the mysteries of this captivating 3D top-down action-packed roguelike adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action RPG 9.2%, Perma Death 8.8%
- #41 Monday Syndrome
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: hyesmoPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows · Linux
You are an intern trapped in an endless office hell. Fight your way through demonic coworkers, get promoted, and find a way to escape this cursed skyscraper.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Perma Death 14%, Demons 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.3%
- #42 13Z: The Zodiac Trials
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
Windows
Go solo or team up with up to three friends in online co-op for this fast-paced, anime-inspired action roguelike. Master stylish hack and slash combat, craft overpowered builds, and conquer mythological trials to claim the title of the thirteenth Zodiac.
Why similar: Character Action Game 27.4% ★, Fast-Paced 16.2%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #43 NecroBouncer
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: Alchemy SheepPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12.5%, Perma Death 10.5%
- #44 Light Followers: Blinded by the Dark
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: dothouse0
Windows
Dive deep in a deep dark realm filled with dangerous monsters, following the path where the light leads you to.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19%, Demons 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #45 An Action Roguelite for when you have 20 minutes to spare
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Cinnamon Pupper
Windows
Dive, jump n' shoot, an Action Roguelite for when you only have 20 minutes to spare. Blast beasties, create builds, grow OP. Get a quick session during that dead empty time between appointments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Perma Death 22.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Demons 15%
- #46 Midnight Blood Rush
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
In this fast-paced rogue-lite, your health points are your only resource: sacrifice them to acquire vampiric powers and devour your enemies to heal yourself! Beware: every drop of blood counts in this frantic race to defeat the apostles of the Cult of the Sun!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #47 Archangel: Demon Rush
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Don't Know Studio
Windows
Build your fortress while the horde is already attacking, then fight inside it. Freely place turrets and combine brutal weapons, cards and abilities until a desperate defence becomes an unstoppable demon-killing war machine in this third-person action roguelite.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.9%, Demons 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
- #48 Corpse Keeper
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,420 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 13.1%, Perma Death 12.8%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #49 Rejoinder
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: BigFrog Studios
Windows · Linux
Fight an army of skeletons and evil warriors! Collect coins to upgrade your gear! Defeat tough bosses in this roguelite with procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action RPG 14.7%
- #50 Chaos Crown
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unilux Studio
Windows
An RPG Styled Roguelite set in fantasy procedural paths. Craft artifacts, slay legendary monsters and abuse synergies to fulfill the secret goal of your champion. Which one will you choose? We need your feedback before the official launch!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%
- #51 Tome of the Damned
67% matchMixed68% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: Redtower Games
Windows
Tome of the Damned is a dark top-down roguelike. You are undead. Slay the castle guards, upgrade your weapons and spells, and wield enchanted arms and elemental grimoires across dozens of locations against merciless bosses. Die, adapt, try again.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Perma Death 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #52 PROTOCOL: Zero-day
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: IP GAMES
Windows
Dive into a brutal isometric Action-Roguelite set in a cyber-apocalyptic world. Master fast-paced Hack'n'Slash combat during intense 5-to-8-minute incursions. Face infected hordes, optimize your build, and break the loop. Death is part of the protocol.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Action RPG 11.3%, Demons 10.2%, Difficult 10.2%
- #53 Brimir: Pilgrimage to the Heart
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: MIMIR
Windows
When your pilgrim dies, that pilgrim is done. Kill monsters, absorb their runes, and build up legendary companions with gear, runes and awakenings over dozens of hours. A side-view permadeath action RPG — not a game of short repeatable runs. One death costs you, and one careless moment kills.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%
- #54 Heaven Crawler
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carbon Machina
Windows · Mac
Explore The Womb, a forgotten man-made tower built to reach the heavens. Wield Mechanical Arms to overcome deadly enemies and carve your path upward on a deeply personal journey. And remember: Bring her back.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.4%, Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #55 Lo-Fi Memory
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eiden Alexander
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced 3D action roguelite deckbuilder set in a vibrant Y2K metropolis. Chain fluid melee combos, then slow time to cast powerful cards and summon allies. Battle through handcrafted city zones with shifting paths to reclaim lost memories on degraded lofi VHS tapes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 12%
- #56 Dungeons of Edera
68% matchMixed68% of 1,060 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: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #57 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
67% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Perma Death 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Difficult 10.7%
- #58 Ruins of Aloryith
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solarfall Studios
Windows
Ruins of Aloryith is a stylized third-person action roguelite where every swing commits. Cleave through escalating hordes, block and dodge deadly attacks, and shape each run with player-triggered abilities and powerful modifier choices. Uncover the source of corruption plaguing the material plane.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Demons 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%