- #1 Torchlight II
97% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.7%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Loot 16%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that expands on every mechanic of the original with more classes, larger environments, and improved multiplayer.
- #2 Grim Dawn
96% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 57%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Loot 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.4%, RPG 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a darker, more atmospheric world with a robust dual-class system that rewards experimentation.
- #3 Last Epoch
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 117,332 reviews2024
Dev: Eleventh Hour Games
Windows
Median: 39.0 hrsMean: 85.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.6%, Loot 23.6%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, RPG 8.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines modern quality-of-life features with an incredibly deep skill customization system that feels both fresh and familiar.
- #4 Path of Exile
95% matchVery Positive89% of 246,023 reviews2013
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 203.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action RPG 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Loot 18%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex, and highly customizable ARPG that represents the gold standard for modern loot-heavy gameplay.
- #5 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
94% matchVery Positive90% of 37,290 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Action RPG 23.1%, Loot 20.6%, RPG 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mythological hack-and-slash that features a massive world and a unique dual-class progression system.
- #6 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
94% matchVery Positive83% of 10,192 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 14.1%, Loot 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct gothic-steampunk atmosphere paired with a witty, constant companion character.
- #7 Chronicon
92% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Loot 23.2%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Action RPG 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished indie ARPG that focuses on fast-paced combat, satisfying loot drops, and endless build variety.
- #8 Dungeon Siege
93% matchVery Positive82% of 4,128 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, RPG 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Loot 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic squad-based dungeon crawler that influenced the genre with its seamless world and party management.
- #9 Diablo® IV
91% matchMixed64% of 66,826 reviews2023
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.7 hrsMean: 113.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Loot 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive high-budget isometric action RPG experience that excels in visceral combat and world-building.
- #10 Victor Vran ARPG
91% matchVery Positive86% of 6,421 reviews2015
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Why similar: Action RPG 29%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Loot 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on movement-based combat and weapon-specific skill sets rather than traditional class limitations.
- #11 FATE
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,351 reviews2013
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Loot 15.4%, RPG 12%
Why You'll Like It: The spiritual predecessor to Torchlight that shares its charming aesthetic, pet companion system, and dungeon-crawling focus.
- #12 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
89% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action RPG 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Loot 17%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Visually stunning with a flexible classless system that allows for creative character builds.
- #13 The Slormancer
86% 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 22%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Loot 20%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and addictive indie ARPG that offers a massive amount of progression and unique item synergies.
- #14 Torchlight: Infinite
87% matchMixed70% of 19,482 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Loot 21%, Action RPG 20%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced take on the Torchlight formula designed for high-speed combat and constant loot acquisition.
- #15 Torchlight III
89% matchMixed47% of 11,409 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Loot 20%, Action RPG 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, RPG 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the franchise's legacy with new mechanics, including fort building and unique class-specific progression.
- #16 Minecraft Dungeons
86% matchVery Positive91% of 16,162 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Loot 14.5%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible and charming dungeon crawler that distills the core loop of ARPGs into a fun, pick-up-and-play experience.
- #17 Sacred 2 Gold
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,658 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action RPG 23.8%, RPG 20.9%, Loot 15.3%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world action RPG that encourages exploration and features a wide variety of character classes.
- #18 Divine Divinity
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,882 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Action RPG 24.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Fantasy 12.5%, Isometric 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric RPG that successfully blends hack-and-slash combat with deep, meaningful questing.
- #19 Dungeon Siege II
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,824 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Fantasy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the squad-based mechanics of the original with more tactical depth and improved character development.
- #20 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,940 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action RPG 27.4%, Loot 22%, RPG 12.6%, Isometric 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Brings the classic hack-and-slash formula into a gritty, sci-fi setting with destructible environments.
- #21 Bastion
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,901 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 16.1%, Isometric 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same isometric perspective and vibrant, stylized art direction that made Torchlight stand out.
- #22 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: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Action RPG 35.5%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 3.1%, Action 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelite elements with classic ARPG loot mechanics for a fast-paced, arcade-like experience.
- #23 Shadows: Awakening
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Hack and Slash 27.5%, RPG 22.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, Loot 16.1%, Isometric 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique mechanic of switching between characters in different realms to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
- #24 Legend of Grimrock
81% matchVery Positive94% of 6,614 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 58.7%, RPG 22.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Moddable 5.8% ★, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A more tactical, grid-based take on the dungeon crawler experience that emphasizes survival and puzzle-solving.
- #25 Dungeon Defenders
81% matchVery Positive93% of 18,745 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Action RPG 38.4%, Moddable 26.2% ★, RPG 16.7%, Fantasy 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense strategy with action RPG loot and character progression for a unique hybrid experience.
- #26 Hammerwatch
80% 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: Dungeon Crawler 45.6%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, RPG 17.3%, Fantasy 5.8%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused dungeon crawler that captures the retro feel of classic arcade action games.
- #27 Orcs Must Die!
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,396 reviews2011
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
Why similar: Fantasy 42.9%, Action 16.1%, RPG 10.2%, Singleplayer 9.9%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Action-oriented tower defense that shares a similar lighthearted fantasy tone and satisfying combat feedback.
- #28 Hob
79% matchVery Positive88% of 5,495 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the studio's signature art style and focus on environmental exploration.
- #29 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.8%, RPG 23.7%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Fantasy 10.7%, Loot 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action RPG that features fluid, combo-heavy combat and a vast world to explore.
- #30 Aquaria
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,513 reviews2008
Dev: Bit Blot, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.
Why similar: Fantasy 23%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Indie 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Exploration 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it captures the same sense of indie-crafted wonder and exploration found in Runic Games' titles.
- #31 Transistor
75% matchVery Positive94% of 31,025 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Action RPG 41.8%, RPG 18.3%, Isometric 9.1%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
- #32 Sacred Gold
76% matchVery Positive85% of 4,484 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, RPG 22.1%, Action RPG 19.9%, Loot 11.1%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #33 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
77% matchMixed69% of 2,617 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action RPG 20.5%, RPG 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Loot 9.8%
- #34 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
76% matchVery Positive88% of 12,979 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.9%, RPG 25.3%, Loot 14.5%, Fantasy 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%
- #35 Dungeon Siege III
77% matchMixed58% of 2,933 reviews2011
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Action RPG 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Fantasy 10%, Loot 8.7%
- #36 Titan Quest II
70% matchVery Positive84% of 15,961 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action RPG 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, RPG 12.4%, Loot 11%
- #37 Eternium
72% matchVery Positive82% of 4,363 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Loot 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 11.2%
- #38 Jamestown
74% matchVery Positive94% of 2,360 reviews2011
Dev: Final Form Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Why similar: Steampunk 45.1% ★, Indie 21.4%, Action 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #39 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,838 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Action RPG 22%, Loot 17.1%, RPG 14.3%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #40 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
73% matchVery Positive92% of 11,874 reviews2014
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
Why similar: RPG 62.5%, Fantasy 19.1%, Isometric 7.6%, Adventure 3.3%, Magic 2.7%
- #41 Shatter
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,323 reviews2010
Dev: SidhePub: PikPok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.9%, Indie 26.8%, Action 23.6%, Singleplayer 10.7%, Adventure 4%
- #42 Striving for Light
70% 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: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action RPG 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Loot 14.2%, RPG 9.3%
- #43 Dungeons of Dredmor
72% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56%, RPG 24.9%, Fantasy 8%, Moddable 4.9% ★, Indie 3.4%
- #44 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
73% matchMixed64% of 1,367 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Van Helsing, monster hunter will face the most difficult trials of his life as he is trying to destroy his nemesis. The civil war is over in Borgovia, but the future still looks grim. The city of weird science is in ruins and a strange cult prophesises the coming of the end times.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action RPG 20%, Loot 17.5%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #45 Defense Grid: The Awakening
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,303 reviews2008
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
Why similar: Singleplayer 54.4%, Indie 41.9%, Adventure 3.7%
- #46 Trine Enchanted Edition
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,752 reviews2009
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Why similar: Fantasy 57.1%, Action 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #47 Space Pirates and Zombies
71% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: RPG 54.4%, Action 12.8%, Indie 9.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Singleplayer 8.5%
- #48 Guild Wars® Reforged
65% matchVery Positive89% of 2,887 reviews2025
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Step into Guild Wars Reforged, the award-winning online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions, now re-energized with system enhancements and Steam Deck verified. Experience the complete saga— from the fall of Ascalon to the desperate stand against Nightfall. Your adventure is just getting started!
Why similar: Action RPG 41.6%, RPG 23.2%, Fantasy 18.2%, Magic 6.5%, Action 4.2%
- #49 Naxia
71% matchMixed56% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Loot 17.7%, RPG 6.9%
- #50 Tower of Kalemonvo
66% matchVery Positive84% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 18.9%, Loot 17.9%, RPG 6.9%
- #51 Dungeons of Sundaria
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #52 Left 4 Dead
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 66,127 reviews2008
Dev: Valve
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 64.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.
Why similar: Moddable 56.8% ★, Action 18.6%, Singleplayer 9%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Adventure 4.7%
- #53 Fortune Summoners
69% matchVery Positive85% of 878 reviews2012
Dev: LizsoftPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Action RPG 35.5%, Action 5.7%, Indie 4.9%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #54 Shank
68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,986 reviews2010
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.5%, Action 21.6%, Indie 14.1%, Singleplayer 7%, Adventure 2.7%
- #55 Monday Night Combat
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,199 reviews2011
Dev: Uber Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future!
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Indie 25.6%, Cartoon 24.6%, Multiplayer 8%
- #56 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
69% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, RPG 24.9%, Action RPG 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #57 Osmos
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,426 reviews2009
Dev: Hemisphere Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.
Why similar: Indie 49.4%, Singleplayer 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%
- #58 SteamWorld Dig
66% matchVery Positive94% of 10,641 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Why similar: Steampunk 40.2% ★, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 10%, RPG 9.7%
- #59 Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition
61% matchVery Positive89% of 4,204 reviews2026
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rediscover the dark fantasy classic that defined the modern ARPG genre; fully remastered with a new class, fresh content, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain brutal skill and item synergies, rise in power, and carve through Hell’s armies with up to eight players.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action RPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Loot 14.2%, RPG 13.4%