- #1 迷宮のドールポリス
97% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.6% ★, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 9.4%, Platformer 8.5%
- #2 DurDanto
96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 36% ★, Metroidvania 21.4%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 7.8%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
- #3 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
96% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 30.6% ★, Metroidvania 17.3%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #4 Pandash
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 26% ★, Metroidvania 16.9%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #5 SOULGRAVE
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 33% ★, Metroidvania 16.8%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #6 Rogue Worlds
94% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 27.9% ★, Metroidvania 17.4%, Roguelike 10%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #7 Gun Miner
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 8.4%, Side Scroller 8%
- #8 Abyss Odyssey
92% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 39.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Metroidvania 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Platformer 7.4%
- #9 Seed Hunter 猎源
91% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.7%
- #10 Rogue Legacy
91% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.1% ★, Roguelike 12.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Action Roguelike 8.7%, Metroidvania 7.7%
- #11 Isekai Mage
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.9% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 9.3%, Platformer 6.8%
- #12 Vagneria
89% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 32.2% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Platformer 7.5%
- #13 Aura of Worlds
89% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 29.8% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, Roguelike 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #14 Darkness of Memories
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.1% ★, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Platformer 7.4%
- #15 Xenon Valkyrie
87% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 44% ★, Roguelite 21.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 12%, Platformer 2.3%
- #16 Rift Keeper
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 50.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Metroidvania 11.9%, Action 3.3%
- #17 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
86% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.2% ★, Metroidvania 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.3%, Side Scroller 6.5%
- #18 Dead Shapes
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.9% ★, Roguelite 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Platformer 9.9%
- #19 SHIRO
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 34% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.4%, 2D Platformer 5.7%
- #20 Slime Princess
83% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.6% ★, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #21 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.8%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 11.5%, Side Scroller 6.4%
- #22 Ufouria: The Saga 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: SUNSOFT
Windows
Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!
Why similar: Roguevania 29.3% ★, Metroidvania 19.6%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #23 Soulbind: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.6% ★, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #24 Abalyte
82% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 52% ★, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 5.9%, Platformer 4.8%, Roguelike 4.7%
- #25 Weapon Hacker
81% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.6% ★, Metroidvania 18.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Side Scroller 8.2%
- #26 Grimmy Tales
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BonkersBlokes
Windows
(incomplete)
Why similar: Roguevania 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 16.5%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 9.3%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
- #27 A Robot Named Fight!
80% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 21.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 5.8%
- #28 A Tale of Sand and Bone
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.6%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Roguelike 7.9%, Platformer 7%
- #29 Ruby's Realms
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows · Mac
Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #30 ScourgeBringer
78% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.6% ★, Roguelite 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Metroidvania 12.2%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #31 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
77% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 34% ★, Metroidvania 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #32 Plague Breaker
77% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.1% ★, Metroidvania 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #33 Moonlight Traveler
75% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.4% ★, Metroidvania 19.7%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #34 METROMAGE
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
Windows
MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.6% ★, Metroidvania 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #35 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
76% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 46.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Platformer 6.2%, Side Scroller 6.2%
- #36 Nightmare: The Lunatic
74% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.9% ★, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #37 Blade of the Netherworld
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%
- #38 Crystal Corruption - Reclamation
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmberWing
Windows
Dive into a fast-paced, stylish action roguelike metroidvania as resurrected King Cedric. Hack and slash through diverse biomes, face corrupted minibosses, and conquer epic foes. Uncover shattered truths and choose your path to redemption in this gripping tale of vengeance and power.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 18.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 10%
- #39 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 54.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Metroidvania 14.1%, Action 4.1%, Roguelite 3.5%
- #40 An Amazing Wizard
71% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #41 Blu : Chronicles of Talpa
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Damian RobinetPub: MyOwnGames
Windows
Play as a ninja and explore a fantasy world filled with deadly creatures to save your kingdom from corrupt Guardians. Play in local co-op to give your opponents no rest!
Why similar: Roguevania 29.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #42 Adventure's Pixel World
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Fearless Colossus
Windows
Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.8% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #43 Hollowroot
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 44.3% ★, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Metroidvania 16.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action 5.4%
- #44 The Big One
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Salty Karma
Windows
Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.8% ★, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Metroidvania 11.6%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #45 Ninja Soul
71% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.5% ★, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 8.7%, Platformer 7.1%
- #46 Talaka
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #47 Dungeon Warriors
72% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Ant Design Games
Windows
Dungeon Warriors is a random dungeon barrage game that we use to polish our lives
Why similar: Roguevania 46.1% ★, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 7.2%
- #48 Dead Cells
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #49 Skul: The Hero Slayer
69% 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 24.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Side Scroller 7.6%
- #50 Dunjungle
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Roguevania 42% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.3%, Metroidvania 6.8%
- #51 Little Knight
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.3% ★, Metroidvania 19.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 9%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #52 Katanaut
67% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.6% ★, Metroidvania 18.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #53 Even Heroes Die
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #54 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.1% ★, Roguelite 13.1%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #55 StarBreak
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.8% ★, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Metroidvania 6.7%, Platformer 5.1%, Side Scroller 4.4%
- #56 KeyBound
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: amnesea
Windows
Embark on a thrilling rogue-vania platformer adventure in a keyboard-inspired realm. Reclaim lost keys to restore your keyboard, each one bringing logic back to the realm. Explore interconnected maps, battle rogue keys, and confront unique bosses in this epic quest!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.7% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Roguelite 12.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #57 HELLREAPER
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, Platformer 7.9%
- #58 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
65% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.6% ★, Metroidvania 20.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Platformer 7.1%
- #59 Crescent Break
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: resnijars
Windows · Mac · Linux
An action-roguelike platformer set in a futuristic world of cute robotic creatures, with procedurally generated levels and permadeath. Featuring hand-drawn 2D pixel art and funky visual effects and explosions. Find unique attacks, upgrades, powers, and stack them for strange new synergies!
Why similar: Roguevania 27.6% ★, Metroidvania 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #60 Hatone
65% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 34.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.7%