- #1 Corvian Curse
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%
- #2 Hecaton
96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: NWatch Games
Windows
Hecaton is futuristic action rogue-like set on Titan, a terraformed moon of Saturn. Play as a Bounty Hunter and fight your way through an army of space pirates. Brave the surface of Titan and begin your descent to find the Pirate Base and your ultimate goal.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 15%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 11.4%
- #3 Amy Hates Robots
96% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Rogue Robin Studios
Windows · Mac
An action roguelike where toasters, telephones, and trash cans have come alive and want you dead. Build your gun from a set of conditional bonuses, triggering them strategically as you battle through deadly arenas. Make friends with quirky allies as you uncover an apocalyptic scheme.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 15.2%, Perma Death 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelike 10.3%, Difficult 9.5%
- #4 Even Heroes Die
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Perma Death 20.6%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #5 Combat Casino
94% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Skylor BeckPub: Ghost Script Games
Windows
Do you have what it takes to survive the Combat Casino?
Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #6 Caveblazers
94% matchVery Positive85% of 4,520 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: Perma Death 18%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 12%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 9.9%
- #7 High Dimension
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DanielSchimit
Windows · Linux
High Dimension is a unique randomized challenge game involving science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers and surprises. Explore with procedural generation offering a huge adventure designed to please all players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #8 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
92% matchVery Positive86% of 800 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, Perma Death 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #9 Curse Rounds
91% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: TENTACLES INTERACTIVE
Windows
A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.
Why similar: Perma Death 31.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelike 16.5%, Difficult 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #10 Dunjungle
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 739 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 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 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #11 Rogue Worlds
90% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Platformer 10.4%
- #12 Rogunky
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiroxas
Windows
Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.
Why similar: Difficult 19.1%, Roguelike 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, 2D Platformer 11%
- #13 Wanderling
89% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Difficult 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 9.5%
- #14 GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabe
Windows · Linux
GAARL! is a roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in tense arcade combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Perma Death 17.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 9.8%
- #15 Void Strife
87% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Andrei Patea
Windows
Wield a bunch of wacky animals, armed-to-the-teeth in your fight for freedom! Stampede over your enemies in this silly roguelike twin-stick-shooter on your way to defeat to the biggest evil of all - the BRAINIAC who gave you soul. 🐎
Why similar: Perma Death 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 15.8%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Roguelike 12%
- #16 Spelunky 2
86% matchVery Positive93% of 21,779 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.3 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: Perma Death 20.4%, Difficult 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
- #17 Aura of Worlds
86% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Roguelike 15%, Difficult 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Platformer 11%
- #18 An Amazing Wizard
84% matchVery Positive85% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19%, Perma Death 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Difficult 13%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #19 Devious Dungeon
85% matchVery Positive82% of 411 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10.3%
- #20 Level 20
84% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Wilkier RockenmeyerPub: Zeilke Games
Windows · Mac
Do you be able to reach level 20? Level 20 is a Roguelike 2D platform game with 20 randomly generated levels, where you need to defeat hordes of robots and collect energy cells to stay stronger and reach the last level.
Why similar: Difficult 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Metroidvania 13%, Roguelike 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
- #21 Buff Climbers
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ArcadeNest
Windows
Physics-driven rogue-like platformer for you and your friends. Each run brings new hazards, fresh loot, and betrayal. Buff Climbers is in early development. Please excuse the lack of polish.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.6%, Difficult 14%, Roguelike 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action Roguelike 9.5%
- #22 Caves of Combat
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt BurtonPub: Matt Burton Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A melee-focused action roguelike with procedurally generated levels, ability synergies, and fast, skill-based combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Action RPG 10.9%
- #23 Vagante
82% matchVery Positive89% of 5,010 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Perma Death 15.1%, Metroidvania 14%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #24 Conquistador
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: bubby
Windows · Linux
Conquistador is dangerous and challenging platformer. You will be skewered, incinerated, squished and gibbed many times. Collect loot and purchase tools, weapons and abilities to strengthen yourself, and conquer the vile creatures deep under the earth.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Roguelike 15.4%, Platformer 12.5%
- #25 Noita
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 87,642 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Perma Death 18%, Difficult 15.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Dark Humor 10.9%
- #26 Gun Crate Raccoon
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rad Horse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Difficult 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Platformer 12%
- #27 Seishin Destiny
79% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Bacon Games
Windows
Get ready to face Yokais of all shapes and sizes! A challenging platformer Roguelike that brings you up close to all Eastern legends as you go through procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Perma Death 18%, Difficult 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #28 SOULGRAVE
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #29 Meganoid
80% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Meganoid is a brutal, fast-paced platformer where every descent into its ever-shifting spaceship is a new challenge. Navigate deadly traps, outsmart security drones, and discover powerful upgrades to reshape how you play. Will you rush to survive, or risk it all to uncover its deepest secrets?
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Perma Death 21.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Roguelike 11.2%, Platformer 9.1%
- #30 Randomverse: Expedition
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Randaro
Windows
Randomverse: Expedition is an experimental platformer game with chaotic randomized elements that will test your luck. Explore procedurally generated levels, loot chests, fight monsters that can end your run in a single hit, and secure your items for future adventures.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Perma Death 20.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Roguelike 10.9%, Platformer 9%
- #31 Underpond
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frog Soup
Windows
Delve into the depths of the amphibian afterlife, the eponymous UNDERPOND, in this procedurally generated, hand-drawn, frog-hopping roguelite.
Why similar: Roguelike 19%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%
- #32 Mask Around
76% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Rouli
Windows
Mask Around is an action-packed, weird and colorful 2D roguelite with tons of hidden secrets. Buy weapons & items, unlock masks with unique powers and combo enemies using melee attacks and shooting power.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.5%, Difficult 16.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #33 恶意结核 (MechaBlight)
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YeMaoFanKa
Windows
MechaBlight is a Rogue-lite action game; you will be searching our ever-changing, futuristic...yet ruined world. Fight, die, obtain resources, unlock gear, and get stronger from each gameplay. Equip yourself with your own style to challenge powerful creatures in this world!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Cyberpunk 20.5%, Metroidvania 19.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%, RPG 7.9%
- #34 Tower of Dreams
76% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sour Lemon Studios
Windows
A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Perma Death 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Roguelike 12.2%, Platformer 9.9%
- #35 The Island of Spirits
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ameidox
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Island of Spirits is a randomly generated action 2D Platformer Rogue-Like. Following the Green Knight on his adventure to get the bounty of the king. On his way he will fight Mushrooms, Crystals, bizarre creatures and defeat big bosses, discover more about the Green Knight and about The Island.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Difficult 22.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Action RPG 9%
- #36 Variance
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Realm Studios
Windows · Mac
Variance is a free-to-play Anime Roguelite RPG. Play as Ella, as she battles through relentless foes, explores new levels, and masters powerful abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.8%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 13.1%, Cyberpunk 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%
- #37 Ratsukade
73% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Studio TIM
Windows
Drag heavy gems, slay giant bugs, find mystical items and craft overpowered builds in this action packed physics based roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 17%, Platformer 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Perma Death 10.5%
- #38 Rogueformer
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Daniels Šlosbergs
Windows
Rogueformer is a 2D, procedurally generated, platformer where a magical, living ice cube develops a range of unique perks that help it survive in a cruel, destructible environment, filled with all sorts of foes and curses.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.2%, Difficult 15.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Platformer 11%
- #39 Spirits Abyss
74% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Difficult 16.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Platformer 12.7%
- #40 Orbit Express
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nebula Nomad Games
Windows
Orbit Express is a physics-based roguelike game. Pilot your delivery spacecraft through a procedurally generated galaxy, creating a unique challenge every time you play. Avoid collisions, upgrade your craft, mind your fuel, and master your flying skills, all for a minimum wage!
Why similar: Perma Death 28.3%, Roguelike 19.1%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Physics 9.4%
- #41 Spelunky
73% matchVery Positive92% of 16,615 reviews2013
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 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 23%, Roguelike 20.5%, Platformer 19.4%, Difficult 17%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #42 Scourgefall
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amarodil
Windows
In this challenging RPG-Platformer Permadeath Roguelike, you’ll collect resources, craft, explore, and fight for your life through challenging, procedurally generated levels with up to four players at a time, unlocking customization options to help you in future adventures! How deep can you delve?
Why similar: Perma Death 23.1%, Roguelike 15.3%, Action Roguelike 11%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #43 FoE Remains
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 634 reviews2025
Dev: EmpaluPub: Love Muffin Publishing
Windows
Remains is a hardcore mix of platformer, 2D-shooter and roguelike with RPG elements. Travel around a post-apocalyptic world and explore its various corners, communicate with locals and help them, level up and fight enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons and magic.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, Post-apocalyptic 19.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #44 Homelessvania
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: RomanPub: GOBBOGOES
Windows
Fight for your rights as a homeless person in this mini Metroidvania SPEEDRUNNER.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11.6%
- #45 Corebreaker
69% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: aQuadiunPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%
- #46 Slice Of Ages
70% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: QuWhack
Windows
A top down action rpg with rougelike elements. You'll encounter plenty of opposition trying to make your way to the Slice of Ages. Slice your way through hordes of enemies with unique relics in order to stop Dastardly Duck.
Why similar: Perma Death 30.9%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 17%, RPG 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #47 Pit of Ascension
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Powerdive Games
Windows
Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Perma Death 22.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #48 ReversEstory
70% matchVery Positive89% of 93 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #49 Descentarium
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WelhodGames
Windows · Linux
Play as Kero, a determined frog trapped in a strange, enclosed world with no clear way out. This 2D roguelike platformer takes you deep into dark, shifting caves filled with hidden dangers, valuable resources, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Roguelike 19%, Platformer 16%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #50 Choice Chamber
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2015
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Choice Chamber is a real-time, crowdsourced, procedurally generated game where your fate is in everyone else's hands.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Roguelike 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%
- #51 Horde of Viscount
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Swiggins Studios
Windows
A metroidvania with: Both arcade and exploration areas - Use finite subweapons for advanced movement - Difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring - Customize with equipment - Build your Town - Complete Quests - Having trouble on a stage? There are infinite lives; no game overs here!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 15%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, Platformer 12%, Action RPG 11.9%
- #52 Plague Breaker
68% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Platformer 10.8%
- #53 Brainmelter Deluxe
69% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Perma Death 30.2%, Difficult 19.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
- #54 It’s A Game Changer
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Oakie Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
t's A Game Changer is a fast-paced, single-player microgame roguelike inspired by WarioWare. Cycle through diverse 2D and 3D microgames like dodging the rain and fishing. Choose upgrades, face rapid-fire challenges, and enjoy endless replayability. Created by a passionate indie developer.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.3%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 16.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #55 Rogue Legacy
68% matchVery Positive92% of 18,731 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Roguelike 27.8%, Platformer 25.5%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Difficult 4.2%
- #56 Nightmare: The Lunatic
67% matchVery Positive89% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Difficult 18.3%, Roguelike 13.8%, Platformer 9.8%
- #57 Uncured
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EndRealm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11%
- #58 Seedovia
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ab
Windows
Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 18.9%, Difficult 18.7%, Roguelike 18.5%, Procedural Generation 13.3%
- #59 Cryptical Path
66% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 16.8%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Procedural Generation 13.4%