- #1 Spelunky 2
97% matchVery Positive93% of 21,543 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.1 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 12.5%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Perma Death 10.8%, 4 Player Local 10.6%, Local Co-Op 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive platformer roguelite experience that shares Vagante's brutal difficulty and deep procedural level design.
- #2 Caveblazers
96% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 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 20.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Perma Death 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same side-scrolling action-roguelite DNA, featuring challenging combat and a similar sense of adventure.
- #3 Spelunky
96% matchVery Positive92% of 16,534 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 28.7%, Roguelike 17.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Difficult 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: The classic title that pioneered the platformer roguelite genre and heavily influenced the design philosophy of Vagante.
- #4 Catacomb Kids
95% matchVery Positive87% of 626 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.7%, Roguelite 25.2%, RPG 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly similar brutal platformer roguelite that emphasizes environmental interaction, traps, and permadeath.
- #5 Heroes of Hammerwatch
94% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 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: Roguelite 26.9%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Co-op 8.7%, Online Co-Op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar class-based progression system and cooperative dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on persistent upgrades.
- #6 Noita
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 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: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Perma Death 12%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelite that matches Vagante's unforgiving nature and rewards players for mastering emergent gameplay systems.
- #7 Dead Cells
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Roguevania 25.8% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 9.3%, Difficult 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The premier roguevania that offers fluid combat and exploration similar to the adventure focus found in Vagante.
- #8 Wizard of Legend
92% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 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 25.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, fast-paced combat and deep spell customization that appeals to the RPG side of Vagante's gameplay.
- #9 30XX
91% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-platformer roguelite that emphasizes movement, combat skill, and procedural variety.
- #10 20XX
91% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 18.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to 30XX, offering a similar Mega Man-inspired roguelite experience with strong platforming mechanics.
- #11 Risk of Rain Returns
89% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Roguelike 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D action-roguelite design that captures the intensity and replayability of Vagante's combat loops.
- #12 Dungreed
90% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 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 30%, Roguelite 23.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Difficult 5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelite with strong RPG elements and gear-based progression that feels very similar to Vagante.
- #13 Skul: The Hero Slayer
89% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 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 30.4%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Difficult 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced action platforming with a deep character-swapping mechanic that feels right at home for Vagante fans.
- #14 Revita
88% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 28.5%, Roguelite 25.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging twin-stick platformer roguelite where health is a resource, mirroring Vagante's high-stakes decision-making.
- #15 Ember Knights
86% matchVery Positive94% of 6,732 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 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 22.7%, Roguelite 18%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative action-roguelite that focuses on tight combat and diverse build variety.
- #16 Magicite
87% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 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 18.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Perma Death 8%, Roguelite 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An early indie title that mirrors Vagante's pixel-art style and survival-focused roguelite mechanics.
- #17 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 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: Roguelite 20.3%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelike 13.5%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Co-op 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more accessible but equally engaging cooperative dungeon-crawling experience with a classic adventure feel.
- #18 UnderMine
84% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Action Roguelike 41.9%, Roguelite 28%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, RPG 5.6%, Procedural Generation 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features satisfying dungeon-crawling and character progression that aligns well with the core loop of Vagante.
- #19 Rampage Knights
85% matchVery Positive93% of 3,594 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Co-op 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up roguelite that shares the cooperative chaos and class-based progression of Vagante.
- #20 Roguelands
84% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelite that shares the RPG-heavy progression and pixel-art aesthetic of Vagante.
- #21 Rogue Glitch Ultra
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Roguelike 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-platformer roguelite with a focus on fast movement and diverse item synergies.
- #22 Salt and Sanctuary
82% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Difficult 22.7%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, RPG 12.9%, Platformer 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D soulslike that captures the dark, punishing atmosphere and RPG depth found in Vagante.
- #23 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
83% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer roguelite that emphasizes procedural vertical exploration and character variety.
- #24 Spirits Abyss
81% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 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: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Roguelite 10.3%, Difficult 9%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, atmospheric platformer roguelite that emphasizes exploration and survival in a dangerous world.
- #25 Never Split the Party
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,394 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative roguelite that requires team coordination and communication, much like Vagante's multiplayer mode.
- #26 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
80% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.5% ★, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Platformer 6.6%, Metroidvania 6.4%, Difficult 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania roguelite that emphasizes challenging combat and massive boss encounters in a dark setting.
- #27 Plague Breaker
78% 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 27.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 8%, Difficult 7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguevania that blends platforming with deep character customization and class-based gameplay.
- #28 Legend of Dungeon
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,637 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Roguelite 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that shares the pixelated charm and roguelike difficulty of Vagante.
- #29 Risk of Rain (2013)
77% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 7.9%, Online Co-Op 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #30 COLLAPSED
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2019
Dev: Glaive Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Roguelite 33.7%, Co-op 7.6%, Platformer 6.1%, Procedural Generation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer roguelite with a focus on tactical combat and character builds.
- #31 Streets of Rogue
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 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 20.3%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Local Co-Op 7%
- #32 Sparklite
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 26.1%, Roguelite 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Roguelike 7.3%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure roguelite that captures the exploration and gear-progression feel of Vagante.
- #33 Bravery and Greed
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Roguelite 20.5%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelike 11%, Perma Death 9.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #34 TowerClimb
76% matchVery Positive92% of 403 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, Difficult 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 7%
- #35 ScourgeBringer
75% 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: Roguelite 19.8%, Roguevania 18.5% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #36 SWORN
72% matchVery Positive80% of 4,211 reviews2025
Dev: Windwalk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Why similar: Roguelite 20%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Perma Death 8.5%
- #37 Dungeon Souls
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,226 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 28%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, RPG 8.9%
- #38 Ravenswatch
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Co-op 10.2%
- #39 Gatekeeper
70% matchVery Positive84% of 3,161 reviews2025
Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Co-op 13.5%, Online Co-Op 11.2%
- #40 In Celebration of Violence
74% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 10.5%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Perma Death 8.3%
- #41 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
74% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Difficult 7.6%
- #42 Hammerwatch
73% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Local Co-Op 18.1%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Co-op 12.6%, RPG 11%
- #43 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
70% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 25%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #44 Mana Spark
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: BEHEMUTT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 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 22.1%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
- #45 Black Future '88
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 739 reviews2019
Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Roguelite 27.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Co-op 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #46 A Robot Named Fight!
72% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.2% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 5.4%, Metroidvania 5.1%
- #47 Rising Hell
71% 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 30.5% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 7.5%, Difficult 7.1%
- #48 Son of a Witch
71% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, 4 Player Local 12%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #49 Astral Ascent
67% matchVery Positive95% of 8,033 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #50 Children of Morta
69% matchVery Positive89% of 22,582 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 16.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10.2%
- #51 Katanaut
67% 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 27.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, Difficult 7.1%
- #52 Tor Eternum
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Sorcerous Gaming
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #53 Abalyte
70% 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 41.3% ★, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, RPG 4.2%
- #54 GONNER2
69% matchMixed69% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.
Why similar: Roguelite 22.5%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Difficult 7.2%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
- #55 Barony
67% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelike 12%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, 4 Player Local 11.4%, Online Co-Op 11.2%
- #56 Rabbit and Steel
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,715 reviews2024
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelike 17.4%, Co-op 14.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
- #57 Fury Unleashed
66% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.3%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 11.5%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Difficult 9%
- #58 Voidigo
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 24.6%, Roguelite 20.2%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 9.1%
- #59 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
68% matchMixed63% of 2,357 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 8.8%
- #60 Dunjungle
62% 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 28.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 8.1%, Perma Death 7.5%