Games Like The Awakener: Forgotten Oath

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Mythology 21.3%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 10.9%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for action-roguelikes, offering unparalleled combat fluidity and a compelling narrative structure.

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

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.8%, Roguelite 26.8%, Roguelike 19.1%, Action 9.1%, 3D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar focus on stamina-based combat, trap-filled dungeons, and high-stakes exploration.

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Roguelite 25.4%, Roguelike 19%, Action 8.6%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: A premier 3D action-roguelike that captures the intensity of combat and the thrill of scaling power in a hostile environment.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: RPG 59.6%, Action 36.5%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features challenging combat and roguelite-inspired procedural elements that mirror the difficulty of the seed game.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Action RPG 32.8%, RPG 20.9%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Action 15.1%, 3D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished action-adventure experience with tight, souls-like combat and a focus on exploration.

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Why similar: Action RPG 39.6%, Action 39.5%, RPG 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a satisfying blend of action, dungeon-crawling, and fantasy world-building in a 3D perspective.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Third Person 31.4%, Action 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a highly technical combat system and a roguelite progression loop that rewards mastery and persistence.

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Action RPG 50%, Medieval 20.1%, Action 12.2%, RPG 7.9%, Combat 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the intense, boss-rush style combat that defines the most challenging encounters in The Awakener.

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 51.1%, Action 39%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG combines deep combat mechanics with a dark fantasy aesthetic and persistent world progression.

Fear everything and nothing for death brings you closer to victory in this challenging open world action-roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power you must use steel and skill to complete your mission in a dangerous fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folklore.

Why similar: Medieval 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-roguelite that blends fantasy exploration with fast-paced combat encounters.

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: Roguelite 16.6%, RPG 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Medieval 13.8%, Action RPG 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that incorporates roguelite elements and action-RPG combat for a repeatable experience.

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: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Action RPG 17.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike emphasizes gear-based progression and varied combat styles in a dungeon-crawling format.

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Action RPG 37.3%, RPG 21.8%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a souls-like action-RPG experience with a focus on atmosphere and challenging medieval-fantasy exploration.

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Medieval 36.2%, Action RPG 33.3%, RPG 18%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that offers deep character customization and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat.

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Action RPG 32.6%, RPG 30.7%, Action 18.1%, Third Person 15.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a tactical, souls-like combat experience that emphasizes defense and deliberate strikes.

Cultivation Story: Reincarnation is a top-down pixel art style action roguelike based on cultivation and Chinese mythology.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Mythology 15.8%, RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that offers unique progression systems and fast-paced combat inspired by cultivation themes.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Action RPG 31%, RPG 21.9%, Third Person 20.4%, Action 13%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game that features fluid movement and challenging combat encounters against unique enemies.

Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Action RPG 27.9%, Action 20.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique character-switching mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to its action-RPG combat.

Arcane Vale is an action packed open-world RPG. Embark on an adventure to discover a long-lost treasure in a vast and dangerous world.

Why similar: Medieval 24.8%, Action RPG 24.7%, RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game provides a solid foundation of RPG mechanics and exploration in a fantasy world.

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.

Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Action 23.5%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, 3D 13.8%, Combat 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG focuses on character progression and challenging combat, mirroring the growth mechanics of the seed game.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.1%, RPG 23%, Action-Adventure 20.9%, 3D 11.1%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that hides deep, souls-like combat mechanics beneath a charming aesthetic.

A 3D RPG !

Why similar: Action RPG 36.9%, RPG 20.9%, Third Person 11.9%, Combat 11.3%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that prioritizes story-driven combat and character development in a fantasy setting.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: RPG 63.3%, Action 33.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that offers extensive character building and exploration in a gothic fantasy world.

Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelite 24.2%, Roguelike 18.6%, RPG 14.8%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and diverse magical combat abilities.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Action 60.6%, Action-Adventure 26%, Singleplayer 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It distills combat down to high-stakes, boss-focused encounters that require precision and pattern recognition.

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.8%, Medieval 14.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelike 11%

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

Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Action RPG 32.8%, Action 20.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that perfectly captures the atmosphere, difficulty, and build variety of modern souls-like games.

Kingdom Fall is a simple and challenging 3rd person Action RPG where you play a druid archer that slays hordes of enemies in beautiful landscapes across the lands of a fallen Kingdom. Level up, gain scrolls and power up your skills to slay all evil.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 17.1%, Medieval 14.7%, Action 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends action-RPG elements with roguelite progression to create a challenging fantasy adventure.

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

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, Mythology 15.2%, Roguelike 13.1%

Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 59.7%, Combat 17.3%, Action 12.1%, 3D 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that focuses on magic-based combat and exploration within a dark fantasy environment.

Based on the RPG book, set in a huge open world, Avalom: Ancestral Heroes presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Dragons 25.5% ★, Action RPG 20%, Medieval 19.6%, RPG 13%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG that offers a wide range of fantasy exploration and combat opportunities.

Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Medieval 16.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Third Person 8%

Fate Seeker: Journey is an action role-playing game that combines random elements of Roguelite. In this game, you will be the hero to choose talents, obtain items and combine skills to defeat enemies in every stage.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Action RPG 18.5%, Roguelite 14.6%, RPG 13%, Roguelike 12.8%

Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Action RPG 19.7%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, RPG 10.5%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Medieval 20.8%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action 13.7%, RPG 7.5%

"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.

Why similar: Medieval 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 8.6%

Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, RPG 10.7%

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: Medieval 17.6%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 9.2%

'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 19.7%, Mythology 17.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, RPG 10.3%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, RPG 20.5%, Medieval 17%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action 12.8%

The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.5%, Roguelike 25.6%, 3D 9%, Action 8.7%, Combat 6.7%

Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task? Your FATE awaits!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Action RPG 19.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 10%

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 36.2%, Roguelite 25%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action 10.8%, RPG 9.8%

Physics and dynamic fighting based Action RPG

Why similar: RPG 59.2%, Action 40.8%

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: Action RPG 51.3%, RPG 36.4%, Action 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.3%, Medieval 23%, Third Person 13.8%, Combat 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

A Roguelike gameplay and action system combined dungeon game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.4%, Roguelike 20.4%, RPG 17.9%, Action 13.2%

Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Action RPG 21.6%, Roguelike 14%, RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.6%, Roguelike 21%, Action 12%, RPG 9.4%, 3D 8.6%

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 23.4%, Roguelite 17.8%, Action RPG 17.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Dragons 12.1% ★

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelite 19.8%, Medieval 19.5%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 8.3%

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Medieval 35.1%, Action RPG 27.7%, RPG 14.8%, Combat 9.1%, Action 8.7%

Asura is an Action Rogue-like set in a fantasy world inspired by the richness of Indian mythology. It features a unique procedural skill tree which changes on every play-through.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.3%, Roguelite 25.8%, Mythology 17.2%, Action 9.3%, Roguelike 6.5%

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Medieval 16.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 10.9%

Hellblusser is a hot, fast-paced first-person rogue-like. Play as a young prince who is traveling to hell to extinguish it. Swing your sword, play with fire, and collect the tears of your enemies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.9%, RPG 18.4%, Medieval 17%, Action 15.9%, 3D 6.6%

The Qi has awakened demons, they wreak havoc on our world. You traverse ancient realms with the aid of the "Kunlun Mirror," embarking on a journey of cultivation and acension to gods.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Dragons 17.1% ★, Mythology 15.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 9.2%

Ortharion: The Last Battle is a hack'n slash RPG that immerses you in a medieval fantasy world full of secrets. Customize your hero by combining classes, equipment and spells to create unique synergies to face formidable bosses to prove your strength.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.3%, Medieval 21.9%, RPG 17%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 9.3%

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: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 23%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 14.1%, Combat 6.5%

Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelite 25.9%, Roguelike 18.5%, RPG 15.1%, 3D 7.4%

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Mythology 23.6%, Action RPG 19.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%