- #1 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
97% matchVery Positive85% of 2,861 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Difficult 18%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #2 Spiritfall
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #3 Cinderia
96% matchVery Positive88% of 4,774 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, 2.5D 11.3%
- #4 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
95% matchVery Positive87% of 978 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11.4%, Difficult 10.9%
- #5 Savara
94% matchVery Positive88% of 576 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Hack and Slash 15%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #6 Heretical
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,028 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Loot 11.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Class-Based 11.3%
- #7 Neverinth
94% matchMixed69% of 1,101 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Swordplay 15.6%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Action RPG 10.9%, Difficult 10.5%
- #8 Netherworld Covenant
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 718 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Perma Death 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Action RPG 11.3%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #9 Striving for Light
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Perma Death 18%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Action RPG 12.9%, Loot 12.1%
- #10 Choice Chamber
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2015
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Choice Chamber is a real-time, crowdsourced, procedurally generated game where your fate is in everyone else's hands.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.6%, Swordplay 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Difficult 9.8%
- #11 Garden of Witches
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,365 reviews2025
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Difficult 13.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #12 Slash or Die
90% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: ClickGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Class-Based 14.3%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #13 Path of Redemption
89% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.5%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action RPG 16.9%, Medieval 14%, Female Protagonist 13.2%
- #14 Moonscars
88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Difficult 17.9%, 2D 11%
- #15 Dragon Is Dead
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Action RPG 13.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #16 Trials Survivors
86% matchVery Positive85% of 441 reviews2026
Dev: Angry wisp
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight through endless hordes in trials bestowed by constellation patrons. Upgrade skills, collect relics, and craft broken builds in true roguelite fashion! Rediscover the fantasy behind the words hack and slash and bullet heaven. Will you survive the densest monster Survivor-like ever created?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #17 Debugging Hero
85% matchVery Positive88% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Cute 6.1%
- #18 In Celebration of Violence
86% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Roguelite 12%, Hack and Slash 11.7%
- #19 Rogue Loops
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Perma Death 16.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action RPG 11.6%
- #20 Taboo Trial
84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,707 reviews2023
Dev: Cat ShinePub: NPC Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In the rogue action game "Taboo Trial", you will play as a young female warrior from the Norse mythology, who can transform into multiple cute and sexy female warriors. In the visually stunning 3D world, you will use your combat skills to uncover the truth behind the Twilight of the Gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 12.2%
- #21 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
82% matchVery Positive82% of 6,485 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 14%, Class-Based 13.7%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #22 Into the Necrovale
82% matchVery Positive85% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 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 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Loot 14%, Action RPG 12.9%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #23 Hades II
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 122,697 reviews2025
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.5 hrsMean: 43.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action RPG 10.7%
- #24 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
81% matchVery Positive82% of 7,720 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Class-Based 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #25 Realm of Ink
79% matchVery Positive91% of 5,639 reviews2026
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Action RPG 14.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #26 Naxia
83% 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 18.7%, Loot 18.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #27 DISORDER
81% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.1%, Perma Death 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #28 Hand of Fate 2
80% matchVery Positive84% of 5,814 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 23.9%, RPG 17.2%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #29 Hordes of Hunger
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: HyperstrangePub: Kwalee
Windows
Vanquish an onslaught of monsters in this 3D action survivorslike from the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.7%, Medieval 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action RPG 10%
- #30 Varthos - Heir to the Throne
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 95 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: Perma Death 16.8%, Swordplay 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Loot 13.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%
- #31 Darkblade Ascent
76% matchVery Positive81% of 556 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Swordplay 20.5%, Loot 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #32 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,982 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Perma Death 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9%
- #33 Rubinite
73% matchVery Positive94% of 3,387 reviews2026
Dev: Cup Dog Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game. in a dark fairy tale world, use Ruby's crimson eyes to expose the weak points of the Bloodstained monsters, then strike and shatter them. Carve a road home through the ruined Scarlet Kingdom and face the Witch who took it all.
Why similar: Difficult 26.1%, Action RPG 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Medieval 8.7%
- #34 Nyran Survivors
77% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Hack and Slash 31.9%, Roguelike 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 5.6%
- #35 Blade of Dawn
76% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Bumeow Games
Windows
This is a third-person hack-and-slash roguelike game. You will play as a Knight of Light defending against the invasion of the Shadow Empire. Using the power of holy light, you can convert shadow-infected enemies into allies. Try to survive until dawn!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Medieval 17.1%
- #36 Trinity Fusion
74% matchVery Positive85% of 905 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17%, 2.5D 13.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action RPG 13.1%
- #37 Pocket Rogues
75% matchVery Positive89% of 613 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelite 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 13%
- #38 StormEdge
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 224 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Action RPG 12.4%
- #39 Tyrant's Realm
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Medieval 11.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #40 The Excrawlers
72% matchVery Positive89% of 131 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 28.3%, Difficult 21.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #41 Xenon Valkyrie
75% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Roguelite 35.8%, Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelike 20.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, RPG 6.3%
- #42 FELLCHASER
71% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, 2.5D 12.5%, Difficult 12.3%
- #43 Mana Spark
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 696 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #44 Vindilis
69% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.9%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Action RPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%
- #45 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
71% matchVery Positive80% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Medieval 12.5%, PvE 11.9%
- #46 Eternal Step
74% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: Difficult 21.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelike 13.9%, Loot 12.8%, RPG 12.6%
- #47 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,243 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Difficult 19.7%, Action RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.6%
- #48 Striving for Light: Survival
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 16%, Action RPG 15.5%, Roguelite 13%
- #49 Halls of Torment
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 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: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action RPG 14.9%, Roguelike 12.6%
- #50 Versebound
68% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Difficult 14.3%
- #51 InTheLake
67% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: ZhiZhi
Windows
This is a medium-paced hardcore 3D action Game. pure combat focus. With proper roguelite elements, you can mix random abilities to build your unique playstyle! Pick two adventurers with totally distinct skills, wield sword and magic to hone yourself in the Mirror Lake Village magic circle.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.5%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #52 Skigill
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight! Collect! Explore! Experiment! Survive! Master the SKIGILL, a large skill tree spanning the entire battleground, to power your character and survive waves of enemies. Unlock upgrades, weapons, and characters in a meta sigil after each game, and maybe you'll see the end!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Loot 29.5%, Roguelike 23%, 2D 7%, Hack and Slash 6.9%
- #53 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
69% matchMixed57% of 598 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Action RPG 21.1%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #54 One Step From Eden
67% matchVery Positive93% of 7,656 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action RPG 13.2%
- #55 Risen Blade
66% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SatkPub: Karus
Windows
Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 7.6%
- #56 OmniFootman
70% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 18%, Perma Death 17.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 9%
- #57 Deflector
67% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Roguelite 18.6%, Difficult 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #58 Keeper's Toll
65% matchVery Positive90% of 794 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Action RPG 15.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%