- #1 Mighty Swordsman
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: TNT studio
Windows
Mighty Swordsman is a 2D platformer that throws you into the epicenter of the battle with countless hordes of enemies. You are an unknown warrior, inspired only by the thirst for peace and quiet. The enemy hordes, like a black plague, devour the world, leaving behind destruction and despair.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.3%, Exploration 21.7%, Platformer 21.2%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 4.5%
- #2 Tumble
96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: AT_Games
Windows
Tumble is a 2D indie action-platformer set in a dangerous world where humanity is forced to live underground. Fight countless enemies and bosses, uncover a deep storyline and rescue those you value most... if you can make it all the way down.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.1%, Exploration 20.8%, Platformer 19.1%, Linear 10.2%, 2D 5.1%
- #3 Key
96% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Agostta Games
Windows · Mac
Spend hours having fun exploring this maze that gets bigger and bigger. In Key, with each level won, the maze gets bigger and harder. Dodge spikes and traps, push blocks of ice, find the key and open the door before time runs out.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45%, Exploration 23%, Linear 12.8%, 2D 7.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #4 Dungeon Ruins
95% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: SomSmolGeims
Windows
Dungeon Ruins is a 2D platformer with roguelike elements in which you will find yourself in the shoes of a brave pioneer exploring mysterious dungeons full of treasures and dangers. You have to go through multi-story labyrinths filled with various enemies, riddles and treasures.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.2%, Exploration 23.7%, Platformer 23%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #5 Shots fired in the Dark Forest
94% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: FreeAnimals_SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
You have to open doors, use teleports, dodge saws and shoot at intelligent hostile plants.
Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Exploration 23%, Linear 15%, 2D 9.1%, Adventure 9.1%
- #6 Faraway
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: XG GamesPub: Psychronic Games
Windows
Escaping the planet is your main goal.
Why similar: Platformer 31%, Exploration 23.9%, Old School 18.6%, Adventure 10%, 2D 9.1%
- #7 矿物猎人 Mineral Hunter
93% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: YAO ZIHENG
Windows
Players will take on the role of a miner who collects precious ores, travel to different islands by hot air balloon, upgrade your weapons to fight various ore monsters, and upgrade your hot air balloon to reach more islands.
Why similar: Shooter 30%, Exploration 28.1%, Linear 15.2%, 2D 9.5%, Colorful 7.1%
- #8 Lulu's Temple
92% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
Lulu’s Temple is a mysterious action-adventure about an archeologist venturing deep inside a horrifying pyramid with only his torch and gun to protect him.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Platformer 18.6%, Exploration 17.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Atmospheric 7%
- #9 Wandering Wolf
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tihor TeamPub: MIROWIN
Windows
Survival-Action experience in a dead world destroyed by civil war. You have to complete your own story, fighting for survival with monsters and nature.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.7%, Shooter 24.8%, Exploration 18.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #10 TerranLands
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cube LegalPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
TerranLands is a survival adventure game. Explore and gather resources in many different caves, build and craft new items in your home, and discover old Terran stories.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.2%, Platformer 21.1%, Exploration 16.5%, Colorful 8.1%, 2D 6.7%
- #11 So Much Blood
91% matchMixed56% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Zachary Berenger
Windows
So Much Blood is an action-packed side shooter filled with countless challenges, baddies, and bosses! Supercharge your armor, discover new powerful weapons, and kick some ass, as you fight through treacherous hordes of enemies. Can you survive the bloodbath?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 59%, Shooter 25.6%, Indie 15.4%
- #12 Cone Flyers Castaways
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Calvin MacCaullPub: a_coneish_one
Windows
Explore vast alien worlds in Cone Flyers Castaways! From tight precision-platforming, to nail-biting bullet hell boss battles, you'll find yourself making new allies and enemies on your quest to seal the twelve lane wormhole highway and prevent an ancient calamity from destroying the universe.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, Exploration 17.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Linear 8.7%
- #13 Dungeon Chest
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Shoho Games
Windows
Find the fabled Treasure of Akzbezth in this charming retro puzzle game!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.8%, Old School 19.1%, Exploration 18.5%, 2D 7%, Atmospheric 7%
- #14 Relics of the Oracle
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jason OConnell
Windows
Welcome, bonebound servant, to the forgotten island once blessed by the Oracle. Magic has twisted its halls, and corruption runs deep. Summoned from death, you must recover the hidden Relic Hearts, restore the balance, and unlock what lies beneath.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, Exploration 23.9%, Old School 21%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Colorful 4.8%
- #15 Monstrous Molecules
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Dream Labs
Windows · Mac
Gregory and Victoria were on the verge of a breakthrough. Alas, their experiment has opened a series of portals and it's up to them to use their knowledge of chemistry to end the madness. Will they be able to overcome the hoards of monsters or find themselves the victims of an experiment gone awry?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 62.6%, Exploration 24%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #16 Ponder
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ola Lysgaard
Windows
Explore a chill and vibrant world, get to know it inhabitants and yourself. No combat, no puzzles, just good vibes.
Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Exploration 28.2%, Adventure 11.9%, 2D 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #17 Bruno: Lost In Nightmares
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bruno Batista
Windows
A Metroidvania game Where the player will have to face their worst nightmares With a sword, bow and arrow, and some secret powers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.2%, Platformer 22.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 7.9%, Linear 6%
- #18 Electrogene
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: ElvGames
Windows
Light your way on the dark and bring it back to the sections!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.1%, Platformer 19.2%, Linear 12.4%, 2D 8%, Atmospheric 7%
- #19 Adventure of Bears
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: indiegames3000
Windows
Adventure of Bears is a platformer 2d game in which you are a Bear. You must to run through differents jungles and other dangerous places by avoiding obstacles and enemies.
Why similar: Platformer 39.7%, Shooter 37.8%, 2D 12.5%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 3%
- #20 MoonMan Adventures
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: OmniCroissant
Windows
Lunar was on a routine mission when something went wrong. He crashed on a hostile planet and must now find a way home.
Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Shooter 24.9%, Old School 9.1%, 2D 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%
- #21 Godstone
82% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Demented Plant
Windows
Wield magic and weaponry in this roguelike dungeoncrawler, forge powerful builds and explore a story that evolves based on your actions. The end goal: Claim the Godstone before those who would use it to destroy your kind.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.7%, Platformer 20.8%, Exploration 15.5%, Old School 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #22 MORLUSH
83% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Nikita MortiPub: Louie Inc
Windows
The daily life of a Reaper apprentice in MORLUSH. You have to go to different parts of the magical island, to fulfill the reaper's order, on your way you will encounter various dangers and monsters.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.4%, Exploration 25.2%, Linear 14.7%, Indie 3.9%, Adventure 3.2%
- #23 Burden of the Blue
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Explore mysterious worlds, solve puzzles and battle in order to uncover the burdens of the past.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.8%, Exploration 24.4%, 2D 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Adventure 3.6%
- #24 NextDream
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mucylulu_renhaiPub: Pokaa Studio Limited
Windows
Harness the power of Wu Xing — the ancient Five Elements. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, awaken forgotten mechanisms, and ascend through mysterious chambers as you climb toward the summit and seek the ultimate power of the Five Elements.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38%, Linear 16.7%, Exploration 15.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #25 Grotto Escape
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mars Touch Studio
Windows
You play as a SF character facing Heroic Fantasy creatures in this Dungeon Crawler with Platformer gameplay.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.6%, Platformer 22.5%, Exploration 17.7%, Old School 8.2%, 2D 6.7%
- #26 Ice Slider
79% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Shining Watermelon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ice Slider is a game by Shining Watermelon Studios where you play as a hiker named Rob who enters Icy Cave. A cave with a Gauntlet of Ice Puzzles, in which he has to complete to exit. Play as Rob as he goes through this gauntlet of puzzles. Each Level
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 55.1%, Exploration 27.3%, 2D 8.2%, Colorful 6%, Indie 2.9%
- #27 Dungeon X Dungeon
80% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: PlayOne
Windows
Arcadia 's best treasure hunter Luke is a dungeon hunter to prevent the resurrection of the Evil! We invite you to the world, which is filled with interesting stories, encounters with friends, action games that will defeat invulnerable monsters and use various elements to get through the dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.8%, Platformer 16.6%, Linear 12.9%, Old School 11.4%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #28 Project Amaranth
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nona Collective LLC
Windows
A class-based, movement oriented, dungeon-crawling, feature-creeped, multiplayer, platforming game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42%, Platformer 22.7%, Exploration 17%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 5.6%
- #29 Trials Of The Taker
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shawn StarkweatherPub: Starkweather Games
Windows
You've escaped certain death by leaping through a mysterious portal. But, now you're trapped in a strange dungeon full of puzzles that you'll need to solve in order to get home!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.2%, Old School 16.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Colorful 3.6%
- #30 Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 - The Dead King's Secret
77% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
Windows
Dungeons of Dreadrock - The Dead King's Secret is Part 2 of the (yet unfinished) Dreadrock Trilogy. In this episode you'll puzzle and fight your way through the ancient cavern parts of Dreadrock Mountain. The game features 100 levels, 5 bosses, two different endings and tons of adorable pixel art.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.6%, Old School 13%, Linear 10.3%, 2D 9.1%, Adventure 8.9%
- #31 Demon's GunPlay 2
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 夢中迷走Pub: 072 Project
Windows
The protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar world. Armed only with a knife and a gun, they must battle the succubi and rely on their skills to escape this world! !
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.9%, Shooter 23.4%, Exploration 20.9%, 2D 6.7%, Adventure 2.7%
- #32 Descending Horror
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Jacob Knight
Windows
Find your self in a long lost place with not a sane sentence spoken.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.6%, Platformer 21.7%, Exploration 20%, Linear 11.4%, Adventure 1.7%
- #33 Foreverthorn
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FoxthornDev
Windows
Foreverthorn is a shooter game where you blast, kick and EXPLODE grim, thorny monsters. Explore the dungeons of Rose Chapel, find useful items and collect roses for your wife's grave.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49.8%, Shooter 19.3%, Linear 13.6%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Adventure 4%
- #34 MALWARE Rewritten
76% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Bracket Breakers
Windows · Linux
A game where you play as a malware, and your goal is to destroy the computer from within.
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Exploration 21.6%, Linear 19.2%, Shooter 17%, 2D 6.5%
- #35 Spirit's Shadow Maze: The Path of Possession 灵影迷宫:附身之途
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: cg_game
Windows
A 2D top-down maze exploration game blending exploration, combat, and strategy. Navigate randomly generated mazes with shifting paths that keep each run fresh. Face escalating challenges as you climb through floors, defeating monsters and seeking exits to progress further in the labyrinth.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.5%, Exploration 25.2%, Shooter 17.8%, 2D 5.3%, Adventure 4.5%
- #36 EXIT 1: Lost Labyrinth
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KrustiKPub: OrbitCraft
Windows
A compact horror labyrinth: find and press 3 buttons in the correct order to open the exit.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.3%, Shooter 25.1%, Exploration 19.4%, Old School 7%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #37 Vestige
74% matchVery Positive90% of 118 reviews2022
Dev: Chemical Games
Windows
Vestige is a third-person Action Platformer student-made game in which you play as a small adventurer, eager to uncover forgotten secrets. Jump and dash through various challenges and experience an exciting and fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.3%, Platformer 25.1%, Exploration 18.6%, Linear 10.9%, Colorful 4.3%
- #38 Stinky feet: The adventure of BigFoot
74% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: StrvStraja
Windows · Linux
You wake up in a strange place reduced to a six-toed foot load of enemies are trying to wash you! FIght them by wall jumping and shooting your extra toe at them, while you try to find your way out.
Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Shooter 16.2%, Old School 15.8%, 2D 8.4%
- #39 Hollowforge
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Imaad AhmadPub: JBOStudios
Windows
Hollowforge is a fast-paced stealth/action FPS where you explore a decaying mining complex overrun by monstrous experiments. Sneak, shoot, and survive using an array of weapons while conserving resources. Uncover the dark secrets of a megacorporation in this atmospheric, immersive world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 64.8%, Shooter 29.9%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #40 Quiverless
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Hayden Gray
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quiverless is a fast-paced pixel-art dungeon crawler made to challenge your precision and strategy. Armed with only a single arrow, you must skillfully retrieve and reuse it to defeat relentless monsters lurking in dark and treacherous dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.7%, Shooter 23.2%, Linear 14.8%, Old School 8.1%, 2D 7.2%
- #41 Ruadine
71% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Glass Candle Games
Windows
'Ruadine' is a single player dungeon-crawling adventure with a unique combat system. The game features a branching world to explore, mysterious monsters to defeat, and an atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 59.8%, Exploration 12.9%, Old School 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 6.5%
- #42 Tree of Dreams
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: BHPG
Windows
You rush into the heart of dangerous lands, where every step can be your last. In this world, countless enemies, deadly traps, mysterious dungeons and, of course, treasures await you.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.5%, Exploration 29.4%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #43 Epizo
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8-Bit-Dev
Windows
Epizo is a top‑down survival shooter where you fight endless waves, collect gold, unlock doors, and build powerful ability‑based loadouts in a medieval dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.9%, Shooter 30.7%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 5.4%, Adventure 2.9%
- #44 A dead world's dream
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: JoqLePecheur
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A Dead World's Dream is a challenging retro platformerAs a peaceful alien, explore a harsh world looking for hidden species.Unlocking upgrades and power-ups, travel to even more treacherous places.Carefuly examine your surroundings before jumping toward new dangers and secrets.
Why similar: Platformer 49.6%, Exploration 35.5%, Adventure 14.9%
- #45 The Fang
72% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: C-Laboratory
Windows
A daring wanderer wields his weapons in real-time battles through his quest into the unknown.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.8%, Exploration 15.4%, Linear 12.7%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #46 JunkRats
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Not-So Classic Games
Windows
After a deadly virus forced humanity underground, four survivors break free from the system that treated them as expendable. Now known as the JunkRats, they fight through Forsaken infested ruins.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.4%, Shooter 21.6%, Exploration 19.9%, Linear 12.7%, Colorful 6.8%
- #47 Gilroy's Grove
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Meat Forest StudiosPub: Rabid Troll Studios
Windows
Step into the forest where your shovel is both your weapon and lifeline. Fight back against twisted forest creatures, claim their corrupted seeds, and bring them to your farm and grow your weapons. Restore the forest plant by plant, Will you break the curse, or will the forest claim you too?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.1%, Exploration 22.6%, Linear 13.8%, 2D 6.4%, Colorful 5.6%
- #48 Hero's Journey
70% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Good Boy Studios
Windows
Hero's Journey is a 2D platformer where you'll fight goblins and evil potato dudes in order to make a demanding squirrel happy.
Why similar: Platformer 40.4%, Linear 19.7%, 2D 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 8.9%
- #49 Escape the Laser Trap
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AB Games
Windows
Step into deadly corridors filled with laser traps, relentless robots, and a terrifying alien humanoid. Dodge lasers, shoot robots, deactivate traps or use them to fight enemies. Explore the maze, find clues and escape.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.9%, Linear 20.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Indie 4.7%
- #50 Lullaby in Dreams
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Airton FloresPub: airtonflores.com
Windows
An adventure game project for children. A cave-in in a dungeon begins an adventure in an unknown land, for some an isekai, for the others an adventure in search of answers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57%, Exploration 28.2%, Colorful 6.8%, Adventure 4.1%, Indie 3.1%
- #51 Trials of Imorah
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Floorium
Windows
Venture through the depths of a ruined realm. Battle demonic creatures, uncover powerful artifacts, and solve devious puzzles all to prove yourself worthy in this grand challenge for immortality.
Why similar: Exploration 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Platformer 21.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Colorful 7.2%
- #52 The Big Below
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Steve Aucott
Windows
Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.6%, Old School 11.6%, 2D 9%, Adventure 8.8%, Linear 7.8%
- #53 Avenir Tower
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: P. Heavy Industries
Windows
JUMP, FALL, AND JUMP AGAIN.
Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Exploration 32.6%, Linear 21.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Indie 4%
- #54 Ahack Adventure 2: Quest For The Ciggy
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: QSHV
Windows
A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.9%, Exploration 23.8%, Old School 15.1%, 2D 5.6%, Adventure 5.4%
- #55 Hot-Pink
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zhetkenshek
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hot-Pink is 2d Platformer game that has a uniqe system, You will have to find keys to the locked doors and fight your enemy.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33%, Platformer 27.9%, Exploration 18.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #56 Blade of Mana
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 08 Games
Windows
A game about exploring the fascinating world full of hostile tremendous bosses. Gather loot, and level up your hero making your way throughout the ancient ruins!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.3%, Exploration 23.8%, Old School 11.2%, 2D 7.8%, Adventure 7%
- #57 DEMON DUST
65% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: PlusW Games
Windows
DEMON DUST is a Survival Horror Dungeon Crawler with a unique, mouse driven interface. Gain knowledge to survive and reach deeper and deeper floors.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.7%, Shooter 23.1%, Exploration 21.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Indie 3.1%
- #58 The Lost Robot
68% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: BHPG
Windows
The game is a 2D platformer with puzzle elements: Collect various resources on the levels, destroy enemies and move on through the story.
Why similar: Exploration 31.5%, Platformer 28.5%, Linear 17.3%, 2D 9.1%, Indie 6.5%
- #59 Echoes of the Dark Tomb
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redorbb studio
Windows
Explore an ancient Egyptian tomb in search of hidden treasure. Solve puzzles, avoid deadly traps, and survive hostile entities guarding its secrets in this tense first-person horror exploration experience.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.5%, Exploration 22.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Linear 7.3%, Atmospheric 7%
- #60 Project Blind
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows · Mac
Project Blind is an online multiplayer thriller, where you must outsmart others to break free from a sinister realm. Compete head-to-head with friends or foes online as you navigate through the shadows and strive to uncover the path to freedom! Talk with your opponents with a proximity chat!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.6%, Shooter 26.2%, Exploration 21%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Indie 0.7%