- #1 UnderMine 2
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 870 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelite 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Mining 7.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Direct sequel continuing the gold-hoarding, dungeon-delving action-roguelike formula with expanded features.
- #2 Dungreed
96% matchVery Positive93% of 9,605 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 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 40.4%, Roguelite 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Roguelike 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar pixel-art aesthetic and top-down dungeon-crawling action where you delve deeper while gathering gear and upgrades.
- #3 Moonlighter
96% matchVery Positive81% of 24,610 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines shop management with top-down dungeon exploration reminiscent of UnderMine's loot-gathering loop.
- #4 Heroes of Hammerwatch
95% matchVery Positive87% of 9,539 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.7%, Roguelite 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, RPG 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar pixelated dungeon-crawling progression loop with heavy emphasis on permanent upgrades and character growth.
- #5 Tiny Rogues
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,786 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Roguelite 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Top-Down 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tight, run-based top-down dungeon crawling with deep item synergies and rewarding progression.
- #6 Wizard of Legend
94% matchVery Positive91% of 21,075 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Roguelite 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced top-down action-roguelike combat with an emphasis on chaining powerful magical abilities.
- #7 Enter the Gungeon
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,914 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the engaging room-by-room clearing and item-synergy discovery found in UnderMine, albeit with a bullet-hell twist.
- #8 Sparklite
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 680 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 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 36.9%, Roguelite 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, RPG 6.3%, Procedural Generation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a top-down pixel-art world with exploration, dungeon delving, and resource gathering similar to UnderMine's adventure elements.
- #9 Ember Knights
91% matchVery Positive94% of 7,054 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelite 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Procedural Generation 5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides cooperative top-down action-roguelike gameplay featuring pixel graphics and fast-paced melee combat.
- #10 Skul: The Hero Slayer
91% matchVery Positive93% of 57,659 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.2%, Roguelite 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 4.6%, Roguelike 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced action-roguelike gameplay with pixel art and an evolving suite of abilities as you progress.
- #11 Rogue Legacy 2
90% matchVery Positive91% of 15,153 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelite 38.9%, RPG 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the satisfying meta-progression loop of sinking gold into permanent upgrades between dangerous runs.
- #12 Curse of the Dead Gods
89% matchVery Positive83% of 9,242 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 3.8%, Action 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Demands careful tactical combat and exploration in dark, trap-filled dungeons akin to deeper UnderMine runs.
- #13 Children of Morta
89% matchVery Positive88% of 23,441 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, RPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends pixel-art dungeon exploration with rich storytelling and character progression across multiple playable family members.
- #14 Delver
87% matchVery Positive88% of 2,855 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic retro dungeon-crawling roguelike experience with randomized floors and resource management.
- #15 Diehard Dungeon
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 501 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 47.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, RPG 8.3%, Roguelike 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines retro pixel aesthetics with room-by-room dungeon exploration and companion mechanics.
- #16 Slasher's Keep
86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,310 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Action Roguelike 40.7%, Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Roguelite 14.2%, RPG 6.1%, Procedural Generation 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers first-person dungeon crawling with heavy emphasis on interactive physics and chaotic melee combat.
- #17 Dungeon Souls
86% 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: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features top-down pixelated dungeon crawling with active ability management and randomized loot drops.
- #18 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,722 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, RPG 9.8%, Roguelike 5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends top-down Zelda-style adventure and dungeon crawling with town rebuilding elements.
- #19 Neon Abyss
84% matchVery Positive86% of 23,629 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Roguelite 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers frantic run-based action with endless stacking item synergies and frantic room clearing.
- #20 SteamWorld Dig 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,134 reviews2017
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Why similar: Mining 49.7% ★, Adventure 14.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 9.8%, 2D 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the satisfying underground mining, resource management, and exploration loop.
- #21 Atomicrops
83% matchVery Positive92% of 6,350 reviews2020
Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.2%, Roguelite 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Roguelike 5.4%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines frantic roguelike action with resource gathering and farming loops similar to managing a homestead between runs.
- #22 Below the Stone
82% matchVery Positive84% of 440 reviews2023
Dev: StrollartPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Below the Stone is an extraction roguelike about dwarves on the quest for the deepest depths. A place where each and every descent will lead to new adventures -- and where only the most determined dwarves with many lost lives will be rewarded by the hidden world lying below the stone.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Mining 9.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 8%
Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on dwarf-themed mining and deep-earth exploration with roguelike mechanics.
- #23 Wall World
81% matchVery Positive91% of 12,734 reviews2023
Dev: Alawar
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?
Why similar: Roguelite 37.4%, Mining 22.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelike 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines frantic mining and resource collection with tower defense mechanics in a compelling roguelite structure.
- #24 Dome Keeper
80% matchVery Positive92% of 22,498 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: Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Procedural Generation 21.8%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action 11.4%, Retro 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers underground resource extraction and defensive strategy akin to managing survival loops under pressure.
- #25 SteamWorld Dig
82% matchVery Positive94% of 11,032 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Why similar: Mining 58.9% ★, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 8.9%, Action 7.8%, 2D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on digging deep into the earth for treasures and upgrades, much like the mining progression in UnderMine.
- #26 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
79% matchVery Positive82% of 6,565 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 29%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the pixel-art cooperative dungeon-crawling formula with expanded classes and progression.
- #27 Forager
79% matchVery Positive89% of 44,137 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 57.8%, RPG 13.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features addictive resource gathering, crafting, and progression in a compact top-down world.
- #28 Exit the Gungeon
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,763 reviews2020
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers frantic arcade-style action building on room-to-room survival concepts.
- #29 Streets of Rogue
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,104 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Roguelite 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, RPG 7.4%, Procedural Generation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides emergent, chaotic top-down gameplay with deep run variety and character options.
- #30 Stoneshard
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,730 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, RPG 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelike 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a gritty pixel-art dungeon-crawling RPG experience with deep survival and tactical elements.
- #31 UnderDungeon
77% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Josyan
Windows
Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, RPG 12.4%, Action 4.9%, Retro 4.2%
- #32 Death Must Die
74% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.7%, Roguelite 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, RPG 7.1%, Procedural Generation 5%
- #33 Mana Spark
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 698 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 32%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Procedural Generation 6.5%
- #34 Core Keeper
72% matchVery Positive93% of 66,787 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.4%, Procedural Generation 27.7%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 6.8%
- #35 Graveyard Keeper
75% matchVery Positive85% of 56,175 reviews2018
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 49.7%, RPG 25.3%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 5.5%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #36 Caveblazers
76% matchVery Positive85% of 4,551 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.5%, Roguelite 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Procedural Generation 8%, Roguelike 4%
- #37 Magicite
75% matchVery Positive85% of 7,591 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Roguelite 11.2%, RPG 11%, Roguelike 5.8%
- #38 Have a Nice Death
73% matchVery Positive86% of 10,816 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.6%, Roguelite 24%, Roguelike 4.8%, Funny 4.2%, Action 4.1%
- #39 One More Dungeon
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 666 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Roguelite 11%, RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #40 bit Dungeon
74% 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 59.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, RPG 11.2%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 4.4%
- #41 Backpack Hero
71% matchVery Positive86% of 8,531 reviews2023
Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Why similar: Roguelite 46.2%, Procedural Generation 19.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #42 Revita
72% matchVery Positive81% of 2,438 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
- #43 bit Dungeon II
73% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 9.9%, Roguelite 6.7%
- #44 Dreamscaper
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,185 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.5%, Roguelite 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, RPG 6.4%, Action 3.5%
- #45 Dandy Ace
71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,324 reviews2021
Dev: Mad MimicPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, Roguelite 30.1%, Action 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Indie 8.3%
- #46 Chasm
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,741 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33%, RPG 18.1%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 8%
- #47 Into the Necrovale
70% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 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: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Roguelite 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, RPG 5.3%
- #48 Swords & Souls: Neverseen
70% matchVery Positive93% of 6,495 reviews2019
Dev: SoulGame StudioPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Fantasy 13.5%, Indie 12.9%, Funny 12.3%, Action 9%
- #49 Tinkerlands
68% matchVery Positive86% of 4,122 reviews2025
Dev: CodeManuPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore, craft, and fight your way through uncharted islands — solo or with up to 4 players in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42.1%, RPG 21.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 8.3%, 2D 7.9%
- #50 Archvale
69% matchVery Positive89% of 2,406 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.3%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 12.1%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #51 Spelunky 2
69% matchVery Positive93% of 21,992 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.5%, Roguelite 22.5%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelike 4.9%, Action 4.3%
- #52 Voidigo
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.3%, Roguelite 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Procedural Generation 6.5%, Roguelike 4.7%
- #53 The Slormancer
66% matchVery Positive81% of 7,383 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Dungeon Crawler 45.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, RPG 10.4%, Top-Down 8.7%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #54 It Lurks Below
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,289 reviews2019
Dev: Graybeard GamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, RPG 22.3%, Action 8.8%, Indie 7%
- #55 Underminer
67% matchVery Positive93% of 999 reviews2024
Dev: Team GongMyeongPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Welcome to Underminer, an underground adventure game set in a subterranean world. Mine minerals, earn money, upgrade your drill machine and descend deeper into the earth. The truth about 'legendary minerals' and an exciting underground world are waiting for you!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.3%, Mining 25.9% ★, Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.8%, Indie 7.7%
- #56 Loop Hero
67% matchVery Positive93% of 36,571 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Roguelite 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, RPG 10.1%, Roguelike 7.3%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #57 Spelunky
69% matchVery Positive92% of 16,681 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 72.3%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Roguelike 8.2%, Indie 4.4%, 2D 2.9%
- #58 Dunjungle
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 752 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: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #59 Dwarf Journey
68% matchVery Positive93% of 378 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.
Why similar: Roguelite 28.9%, RPG 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 8%
- #60 Secrets of Grindea
65% matchVery Positive89% of 8,595 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Ferrets
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 76.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.7%, RPG 15.7%, Top-Down 14.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Fantasy 7.1%