- #1 Tiny Rogues
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelike 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Fantasy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive action-roguelike that focuses on character builds and fast-paced combat in a pixelated world.
- #2 Halls of Torment
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelike 14.1%, Medieval 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar dark-fantasy atmosphere and pixel-art style with a focus on satisfying, horde-clearing combat.
- #3 Children of Morta
96% matchVery Positive89% of 22,582 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Roguelike 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the blend of high-quality pixel art, character-focused ARPG progression, and roguelite dungeon crawling.
- #4 Into the Necrovale
95% 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: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong focus on ARPG mechanics and loot-driven progression within a roguelike dungeon structure.
- #5 Shadow of the Depth
94% 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: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Roguelike 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Action RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar top-down hack-and-slash combat system with roguelite elements and beautiful pixel art.
- #6 CrossCode
94% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.7%, Action RPG 22.9%, JRPG 20.1%, RPG 13.5%, Open World 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the JRPG feel and pixel-art aesthetic of the seed game while offering deep, action-heavy combat.
- #7 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
91% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Roguelike 12%, Medieval 8.3%, Character Customization 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative-friendly dungeon crawler that excels in pixel-art design and persistent character progression.
- #8 Wayward Souls
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.7%, RPG 18.2%, Roguelite 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Indie 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-roguelike that emphasizes character classes and challenging, skill-based combat.
- #9 Dungeons of Edera
92% 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 18%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Medieval 10.1%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on ARPG character builds and exploration.
- #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: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%, Action RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features an expansive skill tree and character customization that aligns well with the depth found in the seed game.
- #11 UnderMine
90% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelite 9.1%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelike that balances exploration, combat, and character upgrades in a pixelated setting.
- #12 Spell Disk
89% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on creative combat builds and fast-paced action within a roguelite framework.
- #13 Moonlighter
89% matchVery Positive82% of 21,581 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon-crawling ARPG combat with a distinct, charming pixel-art style.
- #14 Wyvia
88% matchVery Positive96% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: 2.5D 17.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, JRPG 12.6%, Medieval 11.9%, Character Customization 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the medieval fantasy aesthetic and ARPG combat style found in the seed game.
- #15 Skul: The Hero Slayer
87% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Roguelike 18%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Hack and Slash 11%, Roguelite 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced hack-and-slash combat and a unique character-swapping system that adds depth to its roguelike loop.
- #16 Rogue: Genesia
85% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: 2.5D 28.5%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that emphasizes character builds and massive combat encounters.
- #17 It Lurks Below
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,274 reviews2019
Dev: Graybeard GamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.3%, RPG 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends survival and RPG elements with a pixel-art style and procedural dungeon generation.
- #18 Pocket Rogues
86% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelike 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-roguelike that focuses on challenging combat and character development.
- #19 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.1%, Fantasy 10.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, Roguelike 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a satisfying action-roguelike experience with a focus on managing large hordes of enemies.
- #20 Nobody Saves the World
82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,624 reviews2022
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.9%, Fantasy 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Action RPG 10.8%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers extensive character customization through a unique form-swapping system that feels fresh and rewarding.
- #21 Dungeon Souls
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 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 27.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-roguelike that focuses on rapid dungeon clearing and loot acquisition.
- #22 Crystal Project
81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,440 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, Character Customization 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 16%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 13%
Why You'll Like It: A unique open-world JRPG with platforming elements and a distinct pixel-art style that rewards exploration.
- #23 Metal Bringer
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: 2.5D 22%, Action Roguelike 22%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Character Customization 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a spectacle-fighter approach to the action-roguelike genre with a focus on intense combat.
- #24 Everpath
83% matchMixed68% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel Games Studio
Windows
Everpath is a roguelite RPG with hand-crafted pixel art, explore a procedural generated world with the combat and item system of the classics action RPGs. Embark yourself as a member of the Northbarrow army, choose and personalize your class to find what is lurking in the wilderness of Northbarrow
Why similar: RPG 70.3%, Indie 29.7%
Why You'll Like It: A solid roguelite that emphasizes character progression and pixel-art exploration.
- #25 Hero Siege
82% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Hack and Slash 24%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Action RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A long-standing action-roguelike that emphasizes loot collection and character class variety.
- #26 Soulstone Survivors
77% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelike 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14%, Character Customization 9.7%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #27 Nyran Survivors
81% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
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 33.5%, Hack and Slash 27%, Roguelike 18.8%, Fantasy 6.4%, RPG 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and character progression.
- #28 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
80% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 19.9%, Medieval 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelike that leans heavily into the pixel-art aesthetic and RPG progression.
- #29 Revita
79% 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 30.5%, Roguelike 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Old School 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that focuses on tight controls and high-stakes combat encounters.
- #30 The Slormancer
77% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Action RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #31 Death Must Die
76% 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 27.5%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #32 Overture
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, RPG 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-roguelike that features a wide variety of character classes and pixel-art visuals.
- #33 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
75% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Old School 9.9%
- #34 Keeper's Toll
73% 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 31.4%, Roguelike 17%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Fantasy 9.1%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #35 bit Dungeon
75% 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 62.3%, RPG 16.8%, Roguelite 7.6%, Indie 6.9%, Action 6.4%
- #36 Pape Rangers
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
Windows
"Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, Combat 12.1%, RPG 11.5%, Action 6.4%
- #37 Dungreed
73% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelike 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Roguelite 8.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
- #38 Nasty Rogue
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Open World 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%
- #39 Heroes of Hammerwatch
73% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Roguelite 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
- #40 The Braves
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,115 reviews2024
Dev: 101XP GAME STUDIOSPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 72.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Action RPG 9.5%, RPG 9.4%
- #41 Wildkeepers Rising
71% matchVery Positive81% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Lioncode Games
Windows
Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, 2.5D 18.5%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #42 Wyvia: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: 2.5D 18.1%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, JRPG 14.2%, Character Customization 10.2%, Open World 9.5%
- #43 Hell Clock
69% matchVery Positive84% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%
- #44 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
74% matchMixed69% of 714 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Roguelike 13.8%, Character Customization 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%
- #45 NETHER DUNGEONS
70% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelike 16.9%, Character Customization 15%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #46 Knight Crawlers
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Character Customization 12%, Medieval 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
- #47 VOIN
67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,990 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 20.3%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Open World 12.4%, Medieval 11.8%
- #48 Striving for Light: Survival
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Roguelike 18.4%, Fantasy 9%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #49 Ruins of Albion
70% matchVery Positive87% of 304 reviews2021
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
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: 2.5D 26.9%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Combat 7.3%
- #50 Heroes & Redemption
69% matchVery Positive84% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelike 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 9.7%
- #51 Army of Ruin
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Roguelike 18.2%, Action RPG 8.6%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #52 Murim Survival
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: Sunwood Games
Windows
Murim Survival is a survival roguelite where you battle relentless enemies within a time limit. Explore a world on the brink of collapse, master martial arts, collect powerful equipment, and unlock unique traits to become a true hero of the Murim. The fate of this world is in your hands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelike 19%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, RPG 9.5%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #53 Hunter Survivors
71% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: LuCapy Studio
Windows
Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelike 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Fantasy 6.8%, Medieval 6.6%
- #54 Slasher's Keep
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, RPG 8.2%
- #55 Crafty Survivors
65% matchVery Positive84% of 740 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelike 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Medieval 10.6%, Action RPG 10.2%
- #56 Dwarven Realms
65% matchVery Positive83% of 3,468 reviews2024
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Action RPG 8.7%