- #1 Darkness of Memories
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.8% ★, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Platformer 6.8%
- #2 Wanderling
96% matchPositive100% of 14 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: Roguevania 30.4% ★, Action Roguelike 19.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #3 Gun Miner
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 7%
- #4 迷宮のドールポリス
95% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.6% ★, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.6%
- #5 A Tale of Sand and Bone
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Action Roguelike 21%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Roguelike 8.6%, Platformer 6.6%
- #6 Seed Hunter 猎源
94% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.8% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #7 Dunjungle
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Roguevania 39.8% ★, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #8 Abalyte
93% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.6% ★, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 5.3%, Platformer 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #9 Rogue Legacy
92% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 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: Roguevania 57.1% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Indie 2.5%
- #10 Ninja Soul
91% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.7% ★, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Platformer 6.6%
- #11 Slime Princess
90% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 6.7%
- #12 The Big One
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Salty Karma
Windows
Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Platformer 6.9%
- #13 Descentarium
89% 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 31.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Procedural Generation 13%, Platformer 11.1%
- #14 Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX
88% matchMixed69% of 355 reviews2021
Dev: DejimaPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?
Why similar: Roguevania 34% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Platformer 7.6%
- #15 Dark Umbra
87% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Crypt Rat Studios
Windows
Team up with friends in up to 8-player online co-op or go it alone as you level up your character and collect powerful relics in this sidescroller action rogue-like.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.6% ★, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #16 Paranoid
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Brenner Simon
Windows
Paranoid is Dungeoncrawler/Roguelike with an oldschool pixelartstyle where you need to survive alone in the dark and discover new items and pills that help you through this dangerous World. Can you find a way out and wake up?
Why similar: Roguevania 34.6% ★, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #17 Blade of the Netherworld
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 6.2%
- #18 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 57.1% ★, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Multiple Endings 5.7%, Action 4.6%, Indie 4.1%
- #19 Rising Hell
84% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 9.3%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
- #20 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
84% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 39.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Roguelike 10%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #21 Astro Sailor
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wohlfart Richárd
Windows · Linux
Astro Sailor is a hand-drawn action-adventure game with rogue-like elements and a unique gravity-based movement system. On your journey to explore the galaxy, you’ll meet new friends and foes, discover hidden treasures and face dangerous obstacles.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.1% ★, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #22 Hollowroot
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 46.3% ★, Action Roguelike 24%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #23 The VIllage of Eri
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.8% ★, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 6.5%
- #24 Slimeicide
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Budget Company
Windows
A roguelike tower-climbing fast-paced platformer combat game where you fight enemy slimes with an arsenal of weapons. Shake your bag of weapons, draw a new weapon, fight with it until it breaks, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12%, Platformer 9.2%
- #25 Pandash
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.9% ★, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #26 YUNHANZHI
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: YEZHUGAME
Windows · Mac
You don't pick up the sword to kill, but to save someone!A side-scrolling action-adventure game. An incredible fantasy journey awaits you.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.6% ★, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action 7.3%
- #27 Dungeon Warriors
80% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Ant Design Games
Windows
Dungeon Warriors is a random dungeon barrage game that we use to polish our lives
Why similar: Roguevania 49.1% ★, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 16.6%, Action 8.3%, Dark 3.4%
- #28 Carter Story / 卡特冒险
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: 椰果工作室/Coconut Studio
Windows
Carter's Story is a RogueLike game with random elements combined with action adventures, where you try to randomly pick up equipment and fight enemies, and eventually get the trial of growth.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.6% ★, Action Roguelike 23.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Multiple Endings 7.2%, Action 4.3%
- #29 CreatorCrate
79% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jori RyanPub: CreatorCrate Games
Windows · Linux
A fast, chaotic, and totally unique platformer with roguelike elements. Outsmart everything that wants you dead with your grabby robot arm. Rampage through a massive circular space station. Grab, stab, block, throw, and devour your enemies! More than run and shoot: improvise and CREATE!
Why similar: Roguevania 32.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelike 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11%
- #30 Summum Aeterna
77% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.6% ★, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Platformer 5.4%
- #31 Rogue Worlds
76% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · 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!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.2% ★, Roguelike 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #32 SOULGRAVE
77% 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: Roguevania 41.9% ★, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Platformer 6.3%
- #33 Dead Shapes
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Action 8.6%
- #34 Xenon Valkyrie
78% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.4% ★, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
- #35 Soulbind: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #36 ScourgeBringer
74% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.6% ★, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 13.3%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8%
- #37 Abyss Odyssey
75% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 48.8% ★, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Roguelike 8.5%, Action 6%
- #38 Dungeon Re-Delve
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilverArrowGames
Windows
A top down roguelike dungeon crawler with unique and powerful items. Endless procedurally generated dungeons and levels.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.2% ★, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Action 2.8%
- #39 丛林游侠(Jungle Ranger)
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: guaanshida
Windows
The storyline is clear and easy to understand, and can interact with multiple NPCs. The gameplay is easy to learn and suitable for leisure and relaxation.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.5% ★, Action Roguelike 22.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action 8.8%, Casual 5.7%
- #40 There's Nothing Underground
71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Palomar Games AB
Windows
There's Nothing Underground is a roguelike puzzle adventure where you use random tools to solve levels in endless ways. Unlock and combine tools to tackle 100+ levels, each with unique challenges. Find creative solutions, uncover the asteroid's secrets, and survive!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #41 ExoFrontier: Venus
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DreamVeloper Studio
Windows
ExoFrontier: Venus is a RogueVania with RPG elements and procedurally generated levels. Follow the story of Doug who has become an Explorer and help him make Venus a better place for humans!
Why similar: Roguevania 46.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelike 10.3%, Platformer 5.6%
- #42 StarBreak
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 55.6% ★, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Platformer 5.2%, Roguelike 4.8%, Action 4%
- #43 Corvian Curse
72% 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: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelike 19.8%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.4%
- #44 NETHER HEROES
70% matchVery Positive90% of 759 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Roguelike 16.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 5.8%
- #45 Underpond
71% 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: Action Roguelike 22%, Procedural Generation 20.6%, Roguelike 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13%
- #46 ReversEstory
72% matchVery Positive89% of 91 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: Roguevania 30.6% ★, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Procedural Generation 13%, Roguelike 10%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #47 DurDanto
70% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.6% ★, Roguelike 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action Roguelike 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #48 HELLREAPER
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
Why similar: Roguevania 39% ★, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8.2%
- #49 Aura of Worlds
67% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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: Roguevania 38.4% ★, Roguelike 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Platformer 8.4%
- #50 Rift Keeper
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.7% ★, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Action 4.3%, Indie 3.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #51 Rogunky
69% 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: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Procedural Generation 22.2%, Roguelike 21.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 7.4%
- #52 Vagante
69% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 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: Roguevania 32.9% ★, Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #53 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: Roguevania 42.1% ★, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Platformer 7.3%
- #54 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 41.8% ★, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 6.9%
- #55 Skaz
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gremushka
Windows
Brutal 2.5D action roguelike where one-hit-kill mechanics are combined with procedural level generation in a techno-folk setting. One hit — one death.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.8% ★, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #56 Katanaut
66% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.9% ★, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Platformer 6.8%
- #57 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Roguelike 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #58 AKU: BRAVE REBORN
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InGame
Windows
A side-scrolling action game that combines Metroidvania-style exploration with roguelike cycles. In the early stages, non-linear Metroidvania exploration helps unlock core abilities; in the later stages, switching to the roguelike cycle mode allows for highly free challenges and build construction
Why similar: Roguevania 54.6% ★, Action Roguelike 21.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action 5.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #59 An Amazing Wizard
65% matchVery Positive85% of 145 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: Roguevania 39% ★, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Combat 8%
- #60 PushOps
68% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Oliver Garrett
Windows · Linux
PushOps is a roguelike with a twist: There are no weapons! As a player, you must manipulate physics objects to survive. Fast moving blocks will deal damage.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelike 20.1%, Procedural Generation 19.1%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%