- #1 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 240 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action RPG 8.4%, Survival 7.9%
- #2 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
96% matchVery Positive85% of 14,039 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.8%, Roguelike 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Perma Death 14.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #3 DISORDER
96% 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: Perma Death 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Action RPG 11.5%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #4 Dome Keeper
94% matchVery Positive92% of 22,186 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.2%, Roguelike 23.9%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Tactical 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #5 Doomed to Hell
95% matchVery Positive82% of 242 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Perma Death 21.8%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #6 UnderMine
94% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Roguelite 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Mining 5.5% ★
- #7 Tunnel Escape
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 425 reviews2024
Dev: ElzeePub: Saikey Studios
Windows
Embark on a daring journey with Beatrice as you kick, shoot, and loot through a secret underground lab. In this rogue-lite RPG/ADV, engage in strategic combat and face intense encounters and unspeakable dangers!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Action RPG 19.5%, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 16.8%, Survival 9.9%
- #8 Tangy TD
91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.3%, Roguelike 17.8%, Tactical 11.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Survival 6.1%
- #9 NETHER DUNGEONS
92% matchVery Positive83% of 434 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #10 Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: RetroStyle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!
Why similar: Mining 23.2% ★, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 15.7%, Procedural Generation 15.1%
- #11 Hollow Survivors
89% matchVery Positive82% of 199 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: Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #12 Archtower
89% matchVery Positive94% of 112 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 21.1%, Perma Death 19.2%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #13 Everwarder
88% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: qLatePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Everwarder is a refreshing take on the tower defense genre, blending roguelite mechanics with a time-based survival concept. Fight against the encroaching darkness and fend off emerging enemies. Collect artifacts, buy upgrades, discover ancient structures, unlock new units and more!
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Survival 7.7%
- #14 Dead Ground
90% matchMixed61% of 115 reviews2018
Dev: DIG Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive!
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.6%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Perma Death 9.7%, Strategy 7.1%, Roguelite 7%
- #15 Cluckmech Oasis
86% matchVery Positive88% of 3,609 reviews2024
Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.5%, Perma Death 16.1%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 13.6%, Strategy 7.4%
- #16 Towerful Defense: Prologue
86% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.7%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 15%, Action RPG 14%, Strategy 6.9%
- #17 Shadow of the Depth
85% matchMixed70% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action RPG 12.3%
- #18 Diehard Dungeon
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Action 5.2%
- #19 ENDLESS Dungeon™ - Definitive Edition
84% matchMixed65% of 3,842 reviews2023
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ENDLESS Dungeon™ is a Rogue-lite Tactical Action game, set in the award-winning ENDLESS Universe™. Recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, plunge into a long-abandoned space station, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Action RPG 12.4%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #20 Arcane Tower Survivors
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 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: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 19.7%, Roguelike 16.6%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #21 Chrysalis
83% matchVery Positive85% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorph Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, possess and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters?
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #22 DUNGEON SLASHER
82% matchNo user reviews67% of 262 reviews2026
Dev: 96Percent
Windows
Navigate maps filled with enemies, destroying all who get in your way! Use a variety of character, artifact, and skill synergies to defeat the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Action RPG 19.8%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
- #23 Dunjungle
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelite 11%
- #24 Million Depth
79% matchVery Positive94% of 710 reviews2025
Dev: Cyber Space BiotopePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.1%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
- #25 Skelly Selest
82% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Perma Death 14.7%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #26 Toroom
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 202 reviews2021
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Toroom is a dungeon crawler roguelike-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist just wants to come back to his bedroom after waking up in a world of fantasy. Fight your way through multiple biomes, clear rooms full of enemies, get as much loot as possible and defeat the bosses in your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 17%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #27 Psionic Awake
80% matchMixed66% of 208 reviews2025
Dev: Mighty CatPub: INDIECN
Windows
Psionic Awake is a Roguelike game . Collect resources during the day and defend against monsters at night. It emphasizes any combination of weapons, talents, treasures and partners.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 14%, Action Roguelike 12.8%
- #28 Gem Miner TD
78% matchVery Positive97% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: iFeral Games
Windows
Mine. Maze. Merge. Survive. Dig for powerful gems, merge them into game-breaking towers, stack buffs, and pick roguelike perks to build wild synergies. Do not let enemies drag your miner to the lava!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.3%, Mining 22.3% ★, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 11.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #29 Cinderia
75% 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: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #30 Blocky Dungeon
78% matchVery Positive85% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: SquareAnon
Windows
A weird mix of block-placing puzzle and roguelike, where you build a dungeon and explore it at the same time! Defeat enemies, clear lines and collect loot. Explore the different dungeons, complete quests and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Procedural Generation 13%
- #31 Striving for Light
77% 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 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #32 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
77% 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 20.6%, Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 16.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Survival 9.4%
- #33 Lumencraft
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,285 reviews2023
Dev: 2Dynamic GamesPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.7%, Action RPG 24%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Survival 9.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #34 Scarlett's Dungeon
79% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
- #35 Chasing the Dawn / CTD
73% matchVery Positive99% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Wave Games
Windows
Chasing the Dawn is a pixel-art roguelike strategy game. Enter the dungeon, use wit and luck to navigate dangers, and lead your characters deeper. Manage risks with items and runes, gather resources, and rebuild your village. Their fate is shaped by your every click.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 15%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Strategy 8.5%
- #36 Road Defense: Outsiders
76% matchVery Positive84% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Minicactus Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #37 HoloDungeon: Koyori vs HollowLive in Honsha Tower
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: VELUX STUDIOPub: holo Indie
Windows
Wonderful maze “HoloDungeon” changes form with each challenge—within it lurks Hollow, beings not unlike Holomen. To rescue her snatched friends and make special Live a success, Hakui Koyori tries an unknown adventure! Roguelike RPG where you play using wisdom and brains remain even after down.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.6%, Roguelike 20.9%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #38 Tower Survivors
75% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.7%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 8.6%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #39 Crystal Guardians TD
73% matchVery Positive88% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Green Pine Studios
Windows
Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.4%, Perma Death 17.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #40 Dungeons of Edera
74% matchMixed68% of 1,059 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 27.9%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #41 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
72% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #42 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
71% matchVery Positive89% of 506 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Roguelite 20.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #43 Xenon Valkyrie
74% 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 35.5%, Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelike 20%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #44 Dungeon Core
72% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Talismanic Entertainment
Windows
Dungeon Core is a roguelite top-down shooter where you get to explore the sewers and beyond to ultimately reach an old underground research facility. Old nuclear waste has caused dangerous mutations in creatures due to a failed experiment. You set out to destroy the abandoned nuclear core.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action RPG 13.4%, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #45 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
70% 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: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #46 Rogue Loops
70% 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: Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Perma Death 16.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action RPG 12.3%
- #47 bit Dungeon
71% matchVery Positive88% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 62.5%, Roguelite 24.2%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 4.8%
- #48 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
67% 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: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #49 Dungeon Souls
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,229 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Perma Death 7.7%
- #50 Digs TD
70% matchMixed69% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Digs Team
Windows · Mac
Take on the ultimate tower defense challenge in Digs, a roguelike game where you shape the battlefield, mine resources, and strategize against a variety of enemies. Manage your actions, customize your arsenal with upgrade cards, and explore diverse levels. Can you dig in and emerge victorious?
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.2%, Mining 20.5% ★, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #51 Dungreed
68% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelite 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Roguelike 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #52 Gods Of Defense
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Blue Math
Windows
Tower Defense Rogue-like. Defend a temple on a procedural map with variety of towers. Craft your strategy through Boon and Curse cards. With every run earn faith to upgrade the weapons. Many progression paths keep you engaged and entertained without getting stuck.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Roguelike 23.2%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Strategy 10.1%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #53 Dwerve
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 552 reviews2022
Dev: Half Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Tactical 8.5%
- #54 Castle Of Alchemists
66% matchVery Positive82% of 774 reviews2025
Dev: Team Machiavelli
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set traps, build towers, craft powerful weapons, and defend your home! The fate of the castle lies in your hands!
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.3%, Action RPG 18.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Tactical 10.6%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #55 Sparklite
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 675 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 20.7%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Roguelike 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #56 FLERP
67% matchVery Positive87% of 408 reviews2022
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Perma Death 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #57 Hell Maiden
62% matchVery Positive91% of 1,811 reviews2026
Dev: AstralShift
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 15.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #58 Sephiria
61% matchVery Positive94% of 10,990 reviews2026
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 17.6%, Procedural Generation 11%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #59 Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle
64% matchMostly Positive71% of 971 reviews2026
Dev: KTMG LLC.Pub: KIC Games
Windows
In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Roguelite 22.7%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #60 Replik Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Sea Cat
Windows
This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 23.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Top-Down 8.4%