- #1 Torchlight II
97% matchVery Positive93% of 45,359 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 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Loot 15.6%, 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 106,085 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.8 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 57.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Loot 11.8%, 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 118,211 reviews2024
Dev: Eleventh Hour Games
Windows
Median: 39.1 hrsMean: 88.3 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 29%, Loot 23%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, RPG 8.5%, 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 247,486 reviews2013
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 204.9 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: Action RPG 22.3%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Loot 17.6%, 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 37,600 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.1 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 28.2%, Action RPG 23.4%, Loot 20.2%, 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 Chronicon
93% matchVery Positive94% of 9,645 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 22.8%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Action RPG 20%, 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.
- #7 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
94% matchVery Positive83% of 10,211 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 27.8%, Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 14.1%, Loot 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct gothic-steampunk atmosphere paired with a witty, constant companion character.
- #8 Diablo® IV
91% matchMixed65% of 72,795 reviews2023
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 49.1 hrsMean: 122.7 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 26.7%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Loot 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive high-budget isometric action RPG experience that excels in visceral combat and world-building.
- #9 Dungeon Siege
92% matchVery Positive82% of 4,211 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 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 22.3%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, RPG 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Loot 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic squad-based dungeon crawler that influenced the genre with its seamless world and party management.
- #10 Victor Vran ARPG
91% matchVery Positive86% of 6,441 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 29.3%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Loot 12.7%, 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 4,411 reviews2013
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 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%, Action RPG 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Loot 15.2%, 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 67,885 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.8 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 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Loot 16.6%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Visually stunning with a flexible classless system that allows for creative character builds.
- #13 Torchlight: Infinite
88% matchMixed70% of 20,736 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 23.9%, Loot 20.6%, Action RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced take on the Torchlight formula designed for high-speed combat and constant loot acquisition.
- #14 The Slormancer
86% matchVery Positive82% of 7,304 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 26.7 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 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Loot 19.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, 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.
- #15 Torchlight III
89% matchMixed47% of 11,436 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 14.7 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 24.2%, Loot 19.4%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, RPG 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the franchise's legacy with new mechanics, including fort building and unique class-specific progression.
- #16 Minecraft Dungeons
85% matchVery Positive91% of 17,938 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, Loot 14.3%, 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
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,680 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.6 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%, Action RPG 24.1%, RPG 20.8%, Loot 15.1%, 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 Dungeon Siege II
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,868 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 24.9%, Action RPG 24%, RPG 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the squad-based mechanics of the original with more tactical depth and improved character development.
- #19 Divine Divinity
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,972 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.5 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 33.3%, Action RPG 24.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Fantasy 12.5%, Isometric 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric RPG that successfully blends hack-and-slash combat with deep, meaningful questing.
- #20 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 22,131 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.4 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 29.5%, Action RPG 27.8%, Loot 21.4%, RPG 12.5%, Isometric 3.6%
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 38,073 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 35.6%, Action RPG 21.3%, RPG 16%, Isometric 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same isometric perspective and vibrant, stylized art direction that made Torchlight stand out.
- #22 Shadows: Awakening
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,468 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.7 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 16.4%, Loot 15.7%, Isometric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique mechanic of switching between characters in different realms to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
- #23 Legend of Grimrock
81% matchVery Positive94% of 6,671 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 58.8%, RPG 22.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Moddable 5.9%, 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.
- #24 Hero Siege
82% matchMixed67% of 46,824 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.4 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 37.8%, Action RPG 35.9%, 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.
- #25 Dungeon Defenders
81% matchVery Positive93% of 18,884 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.2 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 38.6%, Moddable 26.1%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%
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 6,501 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 22.9%, RPG 17.2%, 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 8,466 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 43.1%, Action 16.3%, RPG 10.1%, Singleplayer 9.8%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Action-oriented tower defense that shares a similar lighthearted fantasy tone and satisfying combat feedback.
- #28 Hob
78% matchVery Positive88% of 5,549 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 26.8%, Action RPG 19.4%, 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 7,965 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.1 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 33%, RPG 23.3%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Fantasy 10.6%, Loot 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action RPG that features fluid, combo-heavy combat and a vast world to explore.
- #30 Aquaria
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,523 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 14.5%, Indie 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Exploration 10.7%
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 Titan Quest II
73% matchVery Positive83% of 16,975 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.3 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 26.8%, Action RPG 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, RPG 12.1%, Loot 11%
- #32 Eternium
74% matchVery Positive81% of 4,412 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.6 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 27.1%, Loot 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, RPG 11.2%
- #33 Transistor
75% matchVery Positive94% of 31,166 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.3 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 18.2%, Isometric 9.3%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%
- #34 Sacred Gold
76% matchVery Positive85% of 4,564 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.2 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 30.6%, RPG 22%, Action RPG 19.9%, Loot 11.2%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #35 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
77% matchMixed69% of 2,625 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.6 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 20.7%, RPG 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Loot 9.5%
- #36 Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition
70% matchVery Positive87% of 5,330 reviews2026
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 43.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23.2%, Action RPG 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Loot 14.6%, RPG 12.8%
- #37 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
76% matchVery Positive88% of 12,998 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 27.2%, RPG 25.3%, Loot 14.2%, Fantasy 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%
- #38 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
75% matchVery Positive92% of 11,883 reviews2014
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 18.3 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 62.2%, Fantasy 19%, Isometric 7.7%, Adventure 3.3%, Magic 2.7%
- #39 Dungeon Siege III
77% matchMixed58% of 2,950 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 33.8%, Action RPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Fantasy 9.7%, Loot 9%
- #40 Striving for Light
69% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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%, Action RPG 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Loot 13.9%, RPG 9.3%
- #41 Shatter
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,334 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 35.5%, Indie 26.2%, Action 23.7%, Singleplayer 10.8%, Adventure 3.8%
- #42 Jamestown
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,361 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% ★, Indie 21.1%, Action 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #43 Dungeons of Dredmor
72% matchVery Positive94% of 5,411 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 56.2%, RPG 25%, Fantasy 8.1%, Moddable 4.9%, Indie 3.3%
- #44 Trine Enchanted Edition
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,871 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%, Action 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 6.4%
- #45 Sanctum
72% matchVery Positive89% of 3,349 reviews2011
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.
Why similar: Action 31.8%, Indie 22.7%, Singleplayer 14%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%
- #46 Defense Grid: The Awakening
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,340 reviews2008
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.0 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 54.7%, Indie 41.6%, Adventure 3.7%
- #47 Powerlust
68% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action RPG 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Loot 11.4%, RPG 9.8%
- #48 Guild Wars® Reforged
64% matchVery Positive88% of 3,241 reviews2025
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.7 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 41.8%, RPG 23.2%, Fantasy 18.1%, Magic 6.4%, Action 4.2%
- #49 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
69% matchVery Positive87% of 7,348 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 37.9%, Dungeon Crawler 35.3%, Fantasy 10.5%, Loot 7.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #50 Naxia
71% matchMixed55% 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 22%, Action RPG 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Loot 17.3%, RPG 6.9%
- #51 Tower of Kalemonvo
65% matchVery Positive84% of 465 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 19.1%, Loot 17.4%, RPG 6.9%
- #52 Space Pirates and Zombies
69% matchVery Positive91% of 3,156 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.3 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 12.9%, Indie 9.7%, Top-Down 9.4%, Singleplayer 8.4%
- #53 Dungeons of Sundaria
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,432 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.2 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 26.5%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 11.5%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #54 Drakensang Online
67% matchMixed65% of 2,138 reviews2023
Dev: Bigpoint GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a world of magic and intrigue, filled with terrifying monsters and ferocious enemies! Discover the mysteries of Dracania, battle against the forces of evil and become a hero in Drakensang Online, the award-winning action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action RPG 21%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #55 Monday Night Combat
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,206 reviews2011
Dev: Uber Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 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 42.1%, Indie 25.2%, Cartoon 24.6%, Multiplayer 8%
- #56 Beat Hazard
67% matchVery Positive95% of 7,434 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Indie 38.9%, Action 37.7%, Singleplayer 17.8%, Multiplayer 5.6%
- #57 Crystalfall
66% matchMostly Negative24% of 2,144 reviews2026
Dev: CRG Studio
Windows
Crystalfall is a steampunk Action RPG where your ground loot matters and your skills offer endless procedural customization. Survive in a world destroyed by a mysterious asteroid and grow more powerful with steampunk weapons and lootable skills in an infinite endgame.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Loot 14.4%, RPG 9%