- #1 The Slormancer
97% 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: Loot 23.8%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, Isometric 10.3%
- #2 Halls of Torment
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Gothic 23.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 15%, Demons 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%
- #3 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
96% 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: Loot 18.6%, Hack and Slash 16%, Isometric 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Action RPG 13.1%
- #4 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
95% matchMixed69% of 630 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Action RPG 13.7%, Gothic 12% ★, Isometric 11.2%
- #5 Book of Demons
94% matchVery Positive91% of 9,468 reviews2018
Dev: Thing Trunk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Isometric 13.7%, Demons 11.4%, Action RPG 10.1%
- #6 Netherworld Covenant
94% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Gothic 19.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Isometric 13.4%, Action RPG 11.4%
- #7 Into the Necrovale
93% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Loot 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
- #8 Halls of Torment: Prelude
92% matchVery Positive93% of 1,401 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Demons 13%, Isometric 12.8%, Loot 12.4%
- #9 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: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action RPG 22.3%, Loot 16%, Isometric 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%
- #10 Powerlust
91% 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 15.1%, Isometric 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Action RPG 12.5%, Loot 10.7%
- #11 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
90% matchMixed68% of 5,894 reviews2025
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Loot 25.3%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Isometric 17.2%, Action RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
- #12 Hell Clock
89% matchVery Positive84% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Loot 18.3%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Isometric 11.9%
- #13 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Isometric 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
- #14 Hollow Survivors
87% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Action RPG 21.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%, RPG 7.9%
- #15 Striving for Light
86% 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 19%, Loot 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Isometric 12.9%
- #16 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
88% matchMixed69% of 714 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Action RPG 15%, Isometric 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #17 Ash & Rust
85% matchMixed69% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: Ash and Rust Studios
Windows
For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!
Why similar: Gothic 16.4% ★, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 12.8%, Loot 12.4%, Isometric 11.8%
- #18 Into The Dark
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, PvE 9.5%
- #19 Malignant Survivors
84% matchMixed63% of 308 reviews2024
Dev: Eren Aydin
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Demons 16.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Magic 7.5%
- #20 Slasher's Keep
83% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Loot 17.5%, RPG 10.3%, Action 4.6%
- #21 Shadows: Awakening
84% 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 18%, Isometric 15.9%, Loot 14.9%, RPG 9.7%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #22 Scarlet Tower
82% matchVery Positive82% of 2,359 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Gothic 30.6% ★, Demons 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 22%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 7.8%
- #23 Indemon Tales
82% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 17.8%, Demons 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #24 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive93% of 532 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action RPG 21.8%, RPG 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #25 Ghostlore
80% matchVery Positive81% of 724 reviews2023
Dev: Andrew TeoPub: AT-AT Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.
Why similar: Loot 22.9%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Isometric 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Action RPG 14.3%
- #26 Knight Crawlers
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Loot 17.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
- #27 Dungeon Mage
79% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action RPG 13.3%, Demons 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #28 Chronicon
78% 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 27.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Action RPG 14.4%, PvE 4.9%
- #29 Tower of Mask
77% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
Dev: Papertip Studio
Windows
Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Survival Horror 22.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Retro 8.4%
- #30 Dungeons of Edera
78% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #31 Darkblade Ascent
75% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Loot 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #32 Devil Spire
77% matchVery Positive88% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Loot 17.6%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Old School 13%
- #33 Archtower
76% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.6%, Action RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 12.6%, RPG 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #34 Hack, Slash, Loot
79% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, RPG 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Loot 19%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #35 God Of Weapons
74% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action RPG 44%, RPG 22.9%, Fantasy 21.6%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #36 Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
76% matchMixed60% of 589 reviews2024
Dev: BKOM Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A roguelite survivor game set in the beloved world of Pathfinder. Enter Gallowspire, Pathfinder’s legendary tower of darkness, alongside your fearless companion. Slay hordes of enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and overcome deadly bosses to seal away the ancient king of undeath Tar-Baphon!
Why similar: Action RPG 28.6%, Demons 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, PvE 12%, Magic 10.4%
- #37 Eternium
73% 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: Loot 22.1%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Old School 12.7%, Action RPG 7.4%
- #38 Pagan: Absent Gods
75% matchMixed50% of 2,786 reviews2019
Dev: Mad Head Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pagan: Absent Gods is a singleplayer fast-paced hack-and-slash action RPG that will challenge your skill in brutal and satisfying combat against countless enemies and larger than life bosses. Master all heroes, each with their own unique playstyle and earn unique rewards.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31%, Loot 25.2%, Action RPG 20.4%, Isometric 8.5%, RPG 7.5%
- #39 Dungeons of Sundaria
71% 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 28.1%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action RPG 16.1%, PvE 11.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #40 Dungeons & Darkness
74% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, RPG 12.3%, Magic 10.8%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #41 Arcane Tower Survivors
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.8%, Action-Adventure 28.6%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #42 Titans of the Past
70% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Loot 21.6%, Action RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 7%
- #43 The Curse Of Yendor
73% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Loot 27%, Hack and Slash 22%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Fantasy 8.7%, Magic 6.8%
- #44 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.9%, Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #45 Hellslave
69% matchVery Positive85% of 3,129 reviews2022
Dev: Ars GoetiaPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Demons 19.9%, Loot 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Action RPG 10.1%
- #46 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
72% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 8%
- #47 Dragonpath
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Ebonscale Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Action RPG 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Old School 11.1%
- #48 Crescent Tower
68% matchVery Positive91% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
Windows
Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.7%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 9.8%, Retro 9.7%
- #49 Ortharion project
71% matchMixed64% of 153 reviews2020
Dev: Ortharion project
Windows
Come discover the world of Ortharion! Improve your character by collecting many spells of different qualities in order to defeat your opponents or by discovering many secrets, with puzzles and parkour.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Loot 23.6%, Action RPG 17.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Magic 8.3%
- #50 Grim Dawn
68% 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 43.4%, Loot 14.9%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Isometric 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #51 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action RPG 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Fantasy 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #52 Corrupted
73% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Corrupted - the mix of arcade, RPG and visual novel. Fight off the hordes of monsters and break through to the truth. Discover new skills and improve your combat arsenal. The ground under your feet will be strewn with skulls of enemies!
Why similar: Isometric 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Action RPG 12.1%
- #53 Heretical
66% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Loot 16.7%, Isometric 15.1%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%
- #54 Varthos - Heir to the Throne
67% matchMixed69% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Nightshift Game Development
Windows
Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.
Why similar: Loot 18.4%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Isometric 14%, Action RPG 13.2%
- #55 The Bleakest Keep
65% matchVery Positive91% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
- #56 Weird RPG
66% matchVery Positive92% of 4,214 reviews2022
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Action RPG 29.5%, Isometric 15.9%, Loot 14.9%, RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #57 Ghoul Castle 3D: Gold Edition
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Stepan Vakhtin
Windows · Mac
This is a simple old school dungeon crawler. It's made completely by one person - me, who is a fan of dark fantasy games, adventures, dungeons and dragons! Gold Edition means the game is complete with all additional features and items. It also offers new in-game economy based on the gold you collect
Why similar: Loot 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Demons 13.2%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #58 Corpse Keeper
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,387 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Gothic 26% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #59 INFERNO CLIMBER
70% matchMixed56% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Forge through hell in this survival action RPG! Defeat powerful bosses to collect all 5 Purgatory Stones in hell. Slashing, magic casting, arrow shooting, bombs throwing, exploring, eating, cooking, blacksmithing.
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Dark Fantasy 34.9%, Action 15.6%, Atmospheric 11%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #60 The Excrawlers
67% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action RPG 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6%