Games Like UnEpic

Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Metroidvania 27.5%, RPG 11.7%, Indie 7.2%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly blends platforming action with persistent RPG progression and a sense of humor that fans of UnEpic will appreciate.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, RPG 14.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 4.1%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality Metroidvania with deep combat mechanics and significant RPG elements that reward exploration and character growth.

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Indie 4.8%, Exploration 4.5%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the exploration and puzzle-solving aspects of the Metroidvania genre, offering a high level of challenge for dedicated players.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, RPG 18.1%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, dark RPG experience with complex character builds and challenging 2D exploration that mirrors the intensity of UnEpic.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Platformer 17.7%, RPG 16.6%, Action 5.4%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid 2D platforming with a robust RPG system and a story-driven adventure that feels polished and engaging.

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: RPG 33%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Indie 10%, Fantasy 9.5%, Funny 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes loot, skill trees, and a lighthearted tone, making it a great fit for fans of UnEpic's gameplay loop.

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Co-op 15.7%, Indie 10.8%, Action 7.2%, Online Co-Op 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with RPG progression that feels like a more arcade-focused take on the UnEpic formula.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.6%, RPG 17.9%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 4.2%, Side Scroller 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Metroidvania that features extensive loot, crafting, and character leveling systems similar to the depth found in UnEpic.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Platformer 18.3%, Indie 4.9%, 2D 4.9%, Comedy 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features sharp platforming and a witty, meta-humorous script that captures the same lighthearted spirit found in UnEpic's dialogue.

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: RPG 50.2%, Platformer 8.4%, Indie 8.3%, Action 6.5%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-bending RPG that uses humor and changing gameplay styles to pay homage to the history of the genre.

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Platformer 16%, RPG 12.2%, Indie 5.4%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult 2D action-platformer that leans into the classic retro aesthetic and challenging boss encounters.

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Platformer 19.1%, Comedy 8%, Indie 4.5%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 2D platformer that uses humor and satisfying combat to keep the experience engaging throughout its exploration-heavy world.

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: RPG 45.8%, Indie 10.8%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon-crawling action with RPG progression and lighthearted humor, making it an accessible and fun adventure.

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

Why similar: RPG 55.7%, Comedy 12.8%, Indie 9.2%, Fantasy 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that directly parodies tabletop gaming, sharing the same self-aware sense of humor as UnEpic.

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: RPG 30.7%, Platformer 19.3%, Co-op 10.1%, Indie 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging RPG-roguelike that focuses on crafting and survival in a pixelated fantasy world.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Co-op 23.4%, Action 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused action-roguelike that features humorous fantasy elements and satisfying combat progression.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 41.3%, Indie 9.2%, 2D 7.8%, Retro 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tight platforming mechanics and a humorous, charming world that captures the retro-inspired fun of UnEpic.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 19.3%, 2D 5.9%, Action 5.6%, Funny 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that incorporates roguelite elements and deep combat customization for a highly replayable experience.

Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his groove back in the last totally normal high school themed RPGvania you’ll ever want.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, RPG 22%, Comedy 11.5%, Indie 6.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action-RPG with a quirky sense of humor and a unique combat system that stands out from standard platformers.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Exploration 6.1%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric 2D platformer that emphasizes precise combat and exploration in a cohesive fantasy world.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Platformer 13.1%, Indie 7.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi Metroidvania with a strong focus on action and a humorous, dialogue-heavy narrative.

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Co-op 16.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that excels at loot-driven gameplay and character customization, perfect for those who enjoy the RPG side of UnEpic.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Indie 4.9%, Action 3.5%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure Metroidvania experience that focuses on exploration, discovery, and unique power-ups in a mysterious, interconnected world.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Indie 8.1%, Action 6.2%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven platformer that balances challenging boss fights with a unique world and character-focused narrative.

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: Platformer 62.2%, Indie 15.5%, 2D 8.9%, Co-op 5.1%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive platformer that emphasizes exploration and survival in a dangerous, procedurally generated environment.

Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.

Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Indie 16%, Action 8.5%, Fantasy 6.7%, Co-op 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beat-'em-up style dungeon crawler that focuses on loot and chaotic combat in a retro-inspired setting.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, RPG 17.4%, Co-op 14.4%, Action 9.2%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game with deep crafting and weapon customization that appeals to fans of loot-heavy progression.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Indie 5.2%, Action 4%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging Metroidvania that rewards curiosity and exploration with deep secrets and difficult boss encounters.

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Co-op 11.1%, Action 8.1%, Fantasy 7.5%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash RPG that features a witty companion and a dark fantasy world, echoing the tone and mechanics of UnEpic.

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Comedy 25.5%, 2D 8.8%, Action 8.3%, Indie 6.2%

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: RPG 55.7%, Indie 10.7%, Comedy 6.7%, Retro 6%, Fantasy 5.2%

UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

Why similar: Comedy 37.6%, 2D 12%, Indie 11.1%, Action 10.4%, Funny 8.9%

The legendary hero is dead, and a strange glitch is spreading across the kingdom. Explore dangerous dungeons, and defeat the eight archangels to restore order to an unraveling world in this epic action-adventure RPG.

Why similar: Comedy 30.3%, RPG 20.2%, Funny 10.2%, Action 8.8%, Indie 6.5%

The world is at an end, and you have 30 seconds to save it!

Why similar: RPG 49%, Comedy 20%, Action 8.5%, Fantasy 4.7%, Indie 4.2%

Wanderlust: Rebirth is an online four player co-op arcade-action RPG set in the fantasy world, Valandria. The heroes are summoned to Westhaven Arena to prove their worth as heroes of old legend. However, things are not as transparent as they first appear, when our heroes are unknowingly set upon a trek to save mankind from an ominous end.

Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Indie 11.4%, Action 9.1%, Co-op 8%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes cooperative play and character development in a classic fantasy adventure.

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: RPG 58.3%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Action 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, RPG 19.6%, Indie 5.5%, Action 5.3%, Side Scroller 4.6%

Would you enjoy building CASTLES, traps and siege machines in MULTIPLAYER? And then undermine your opponents castle and collapse it with 2D PHYSICS & DESTRUCTION?

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.7%, Platformer 20%, Co-op 10.4%, 2D 9.5%, Action 9.2%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: RPG 69.2%, Fantasy 11.7%, Indie 11%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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: Metroidvania 51.2%, Platformer 25.1%, Indie 6.1%, 2D 3.7%, Action 3.6%

Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.

Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Platformer 24.7%, Fantasy 8.7%, Indie 8.3%, Action 7%

Multi-Character Metroidvania Style Action RPG Featuring PermaDeath!! Switch at anytime between characters in a quest to stop The Dark Prince Rhigor from using the Ethi to unleash The Darkness on the realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, RPG 18.5%, Platformer 14.6%, Comedy 6.7%, Indie 5%

What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.

Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Comedy 23.8%, Metroidvania 12.8%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 3.9%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 7%, Exploration 6%, Fantasy 5.3%

A COMMUNITY CREATED Hack'n Slash RPG where players can team up and tackle exciting adventures made by other community members in our in-game Adventure Construction Kit - It's DIABLO meets LITTLE BIG PLANET!

Why similar: RPG 54.7%, Co-op 16.4%, Indie 12.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Fantasy 5.1%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: RPG 51.3%, Action 17.4%, Indie 13.2%, Adventure 6.7%, 2D 6.6%

Welcome to the world of CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with tower defense brawler! CastleStorm was born out of the fond childhood memory of building and destroying LEGO castles.

Why similar: Comedy 21.7%, Indie 15%, Co-op 13.6%, Funny 13.3%, Action 12.7%

Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

Why similar: Indie 15.6%, Comedy 14.1%, Action 13.1%, Fantasy 11.2%, Exploration 9.6%

A conspiracy is welling deep within the stone walls of an ancient castle.The keep’s master is leading its denizens to construct a revolutionary new device made to move the world forward onto a new path of evolution.

Why similar: RPG 54.6%, Indie 18.1%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D 7.3%, Retro 6.3%

What could be scarier than a massive dungeon-tower infested with skulls, ogres, and dragons? That those same monsters ride the largest multinational in the world with it. You know; business is business.

Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Platformer 20%, Comedy 14.2%, Side Scroller 7%, Action 6.7%

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: RPG 63%, Indie 12.4%, Action 11%, Adventure 6.1%, Retro 2.7%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, RPG 17.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Indie 4.6%, Action 4.6%

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: RPG 72.2%, Fantasy 11.1%, Indie 6.1%, Adventure 4.2%, Exploration 2.9%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Co-op 17.4%, Indie 11.2%, Fantasy 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, RPG 25.7%, Action 12.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Indie 7.4%

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, RPG 12.9%, Indie 11.9%, Co-op 10.9%, Action 9.1%

Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

Why similar: Comedy 29.8%, RPG 19.4%, Co-op 14%, Fantasy 7.1%, Action 6.9%

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Platformer 29.7%, Action 8%, Magic 7.4%, 2D 6.5%