- #1 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Co-op 21.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelike 12.8%, RPG 12.1%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the closest spiritual successor to the Zelda-like dungeon crawling and co-op exploration found in The Swords of Ditto.
- #2 Sparklite
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelite 12.3%, Local Co-Op 12%, RPG 10.6%, Co-op 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a colorful, procedurally generated world that perfectly mirrors the roguelite exploration and gear-based progression of the seed game.
- #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 20.6%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Roguelike 13%, Co-op 12.6%, Roguelite 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply narrative-driven roguelite experience with excellent co-op support and a focus on family-based character progression.
- #4 Nobody Saves the World
95% 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: Co-op 26.3%, Local Co-Op 26%, RPG 11.2%, Multiplayer 8%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the whimsical, lighthearted tone and top-down action-RPG gameplay while offering a unique transformation mechanic.
- #5 Cat Quest II
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,012 reviews2019
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.9%, Co-op 21.8%, RPG 14.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Cute 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible, cute, and action-oriented RPG that excels at local co-op play in a vibrant, top-down world.
- #6 Ember Knights
94% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 15.1%, Roguelite 10.3%, RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, co-op action-roguelite that emphasizes tight combat and character builds similar to the action in Mormo's Curse.
- #7 Wizard of Legend
93% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Co-op 10.6%, Roguelite 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides fast-paced, high-intensity combat and spell-casting that appeals to fans of the action-heavy segments of the seed game.
- #8 Heroes of Hammerwatch
92% 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 32.8%, Co-op 20.4%, Roguelite 17%, RPG 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused roguelite that emphasizes persistent town building and character progression in a pixel-art dungeon crawler setting.
- #9 UnderMine
91% 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 53.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, RPG 10.2%, Adventure 4.2%, Top-Down 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A gold-hoarding action-roguelite that features Zelda-like dungeon exploration and a persistent upgrade system.
- #10 Cult of the Lamb
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 121,567 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49%, Roguelite 19.9%, Cute 13.1%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines adorable, stylized visuals with addictive dungeon-crawling roguelite mechanics and base-building elements.
- #11 Moonlighter
91% 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: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 16.4%, RPG 13.8%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends dungeon-crawling roguelite combat with a charming shop-management loop that provides a similar sense of progression.
- #12 Death's Door
89% matchVery Positive93% of 21,056 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: RPG 27.9%, Cute 23.6%, Adventure 18.3%, Action 13.9%, Cartoony 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: While not a roguelite, it captures the essence of top-down Zelda-like exploration and combat with a distinct, charming art style.
- #13 Vagante
89% 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: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite that leans heavily into RPG mechanics and exploration, perfect for those who enjoy the deeper systems of the seed game.
- #14 Kitaria Fables
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,678 reviews2021
Dev: Twin HeartsPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.6%, Co-op 25.7%, RPG 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends action-RPG combat with farming and crafting, offering a cozy and cute adventure experience similar to the vibe of Ditto.
- #15 Rotwood
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,951 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.7%, Co-op 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op dungeon crawler that focuses on fluid combat and gear crafting in a stylized, atmospheric environment.
- #16 Full Metal Furies
87% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Co-op 30.8%, Local Co-Op 30%, RPG 14.8%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic co-op action game that focuses on team-based combat and puzzle-solving within a vibrant, stylized world.
- #17 Rabbit and Steel
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,715 reviews2024
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Co-op 23%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, co-op focused action-roguelite that emphasizes boss-rush mechanics and team coordination.
- #18 Sword of the Necromancer
86% matchMixed67% of 374 reviews2021
Dev: Grimorio of Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Co-op 15.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This roguelite allows you to revive defeated enemies to fight by your side, adding a unique tactical layer to the top-down action.
- #19 Rampage Knights
85% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Co-op 18.9%, Local Co-Op 16%, Roguelike 11.1%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat-em-up roguelite that focuses on chaotic, fun-filled combat and randomized equipment drops.
- #20 Juicy Realm
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,656 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Local Co-Op 17%, Co-op 11%, Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, action-roguelite that features unique character classes and chaotic, top-down combat.
- #21 Lost Castle 2
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,784 reviews2024
Dev: Hunter Studio
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.3%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 11.2%, Co-op 9.8%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sequel that refines the co-op roguelite experience with improved combat and a variety of loot-based progression.
- #22 Conan Chop Chop
83% matchMixed60% of 771 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty KingdomPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Conan Chop Chop is a party roguelite for 1-4 players full of mayhem, loot, and adventure. In this outrageous take on Conan the Barbarian, you are the muscle-bound hero foolish enough to try and stop the evil wizard Thoth-Amon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.9%, RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, cute, and chaotic roguelite that is specifically designed for co-op play.
- #23 Secrets of Grindea
80% matchVery Positive89% of 8,501 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Ferrets
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Why similar: RPG 21.5%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Cute 12.4%, Top-Down 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that captures the spirit of classic 90s adventure games with a heavy focus on co-op and exploration.
- #24 Tunche
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 774 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Roguelike 11.1%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action-roguelite that features fast-paced combat and a variety of characters to master.
- #25 Hammerwatch
82% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.3%, Co-op 23.6%, RPG 15.9%, Adventure 5.4%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that emphasizes co-op play and retro-inspired action.
- #26 Dungeon Munchies
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,080 reviews2022
Dev: maJAJa
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility. Aided by the undead Necro-Chef Simmer, you must stay safe, get fed, find a way to get out
Why similar: RPG 38%, Adventure 20.9%, Action 15.6%, 2D 11.9%, Indie 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, side-scrolling action-RPG with a charming art style and a unique crafting system based on cooking defeated monsters.
- #27 Tiny Rogues
79% 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 38.8%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, RPG 11%, Top-Down 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A compact, highly addictive action-roguelite that captures the essence of dungeon crawling with charming pixel art.
- #28 TUNIC
78% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: RPG 35.9%, Cute 28.9%, Top-Down 17.2%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that excels at rewarding exploration and discovery in a beautiful, mysterious world.
- #29 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
81% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Co-op 15.5%, Roguelike 10.1%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated platformer-RPG that blends roguelite elements with a unique vertical exploration style.
- #30 CrossCode
78% 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: RPG 50%, Adventure 15%, 2D 12.3%, Indie 10.9%, Action 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features incredible top-down combat and puzzle-filled dungeons that will satisfy any fan of Zelda-like adventures.
- #31 Hero Siege
77% 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 24.4%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Co-op 12.4%, RPG 10.6%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #32 Voidigo
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Local Co-Op 29.5%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action 3.3%
- #33 bit Dungeon II
77% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40%, RPG 20.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 5.9%
- #34 Magicite
75% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Co-op 15.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, RPG 13.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%
- #35 Rogues Like Us
76% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: oddByte
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.4%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 13.1%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Action 7.6%
- #36 Archvale
73% matchVery Positive89% of 2,365 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Co-op 24.2%, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Adventure 14.4%, Action 11.1%, RPG 10.8%
- #37 Jianghu Survivor
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,153 reviews2023
Dev: Surprising Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This is a light casual game of roguelite with Chinese style. Fight your way out of the monsters, either alone or with a group of three or four friends. Play as different characters, form a unique Build game, defeat the final monster, enjoy killing monsters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, RPG 15.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Co-op 8.3%
- #38 Caveblazers
74% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Roguelike 13.4%, Co-op 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #39 Roguelands
75% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Co-op 14.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, RPG 11.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%
- #40 Deep Dark Dungeon
76% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, RPG 13.2%, Roguelite 10.9%, Co-op 10.4%
- #41 CastingPlz
72% matchVery Positive93% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Ludens
Windows
CastingPlz is a 2-player cooperative roguelike game where players take on the roles of two characters with distinct responsibilities: one for attacking and the other for movement.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Co-op 12.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9%
- #42 Never Split the Party
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,394 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Co-op 11.3%, Roguelite 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8%
- #43 The Last Game
72% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Frédéric Julian
Windows · Mac
Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Co-op 12.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action 7%
- #44 Ravenswatch
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Co-op 22.1%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 9.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%
- #45 Skul: The Hero Slayer
71% 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 43.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #46 Cat Quest III
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Local Co-Op 50.2%, Cartoon 14.8%, Cute 12.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 8.9%
- #47 Umigame
70% matchVery Positive84% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Nimblegames
Windows
Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Co-op 13%, Roguelike 11%, RPG 8.9%
- #48 Quest Hunter
71% matchVery Positive81% of 2,291 reviews2019
Dev: 2 Zombie Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Quest Hunter is an isometric action-RPG where your choice drives the story. Find tons of treasures and secrets, solve puzzles, equip your character, level up your skills and finish off enemy bosses. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Co-op 26.5%, RPG 16.9%, Roguelike 16.6%, Cartoon 14.8%, Cute 10.2%
- #49 Ship of Fools
69% matchVery Positive82% of 5,872 reviews2022
Dev: Fika ProductionsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse?
Why similar: Co-op 20.2%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #50 SWORN
67% matchVery Positive80% of 4,211 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Co-op 20%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, RPG 10.8%
- #51 Curse of the Sea Rats
71% matchMixed58% of 214 reviews2023
Dev: Petoons StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.7%, Co-op 25.7%, RPG 13.4%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #52 Absolum
65% matchVery Positive92% of 9,164 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.7%, Co-op 15%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #53 Rogue Glitch Ultra
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Co-op 13.3%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #54 Ruin of the Reckless
70% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.7%, RPG 20.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action 9.5%
- #55 Shovel Knight Dig
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 867 reviews2022
Dev: NitromePub: Yacht Club Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.3%, Roguelike 21.2%, Cute 10.6%, Action 6.4%, 2D 6.2%
- #56 Royal Revolt Survivors
65% matchVery Positive81% of 204 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Co-op 15.6%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #57 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
65% 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 30.9%, Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 14.7%, Roguelite 13%, Adventure 6.5%
- #58 bit Dungeon
68% 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 47.7%, RPG 19.3%, Roguelite 10.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 7.7%
- #59 Bound By Blades
66% matchVery Positive83% of 149 reviews2022
Dev: ZethPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Bound By Blades is an Indie Action-RPG with a focus on intense boss battles. Experience the thrill of Boss Rushes with the wholesomeness of a cozy Indie RPG as you confront ferocious foes, collect loot, and craft epic gear to fortify yourself for the challenges ahead, solo or in 2 player co-op!
Why similar: Co-op 26.1%, RPG 17.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%