- #1 Devious Dungeon 2
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, RPG 5.9%
- #2 Prodigal
96% matchVery Positive92% of 632 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Action RPG 18.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #3 Shadow Dungeon
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,480 reviews2026
Dev: OO Cat
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nightmarish monsters crawl forth from the darkness, while the Demon Lord lurks beneath the abyss. Venture into the Shadow Dungeon, carve your way through blood and chaos, and forge your own legendary epic.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Action RPG 33.5%, Retro 12.2%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 4%
- #4 Indemon Tales
96% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action RPG 17.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 8.1%
- #5 Dungeons & Darkness
94% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, RPG 17.3%, Action RPG 13.3%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #6 Hollowdeep
93% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Kyle Burgin
Windows
Hollowdeep is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by oldschool games of the ps1 era. There is a large focus on fast gameplay and parrying mechanics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action RPG 18.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #7 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
94% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #8 Eldritchvania
91% matchVery Positive85% of 141 reviews2024
Dev: DeathCount Games
Windows
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.1%, Puzzle 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Exploration 10.4%
- #9 Into the Necrovale
91% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action RPG 19.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, RPG 6.1%
- #10 Castle of no Escape
92% matchMixed67% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, RPG 15.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #11 Cubes and Knights
90% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.8%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Retro 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #12 Willow Guard
89% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: MiTale
Windows
You are Ghweros, a Willowguard and warden of a world abandoned by Gods. In the quiet village of Woikos, something ancient stirs. Track the truth behind a trail of monster attacks. Fight with skill and strategy, shape your path through choices, and uncover secrets long buried beneath root and bone.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #13 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,256 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.9%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 12.4%, RPG 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #14 Verho - Curse of Faces
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,362 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Lore-Rich 21.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Retro 9%, RPG 8.4%
- #15 Ancient Abyss
88% matchMixed66% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows
Ancient Abyss is a 2D Zelda-like action game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you reach further into the maze.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Action RPG 16.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, RPG 6.2%
- #16 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
85% matchVery Positive93% of 540 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, RPG 7.2%
- #17 Memoirium
83% matchVery Positive93% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: GoldenGratus
Windows
Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Mystery 10.5%, Retro 10%
- #18 Void Memory
86% matchMixed67% of 235 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 12%, Action 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%
- #19 Spark in the Dark
82% matchVery Positive88% of 1,256 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.6%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 11%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Exploration 7.2%
- #20 Silent Hope
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 315 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Action RPG 18.8%, RPG 7.8%, Lore-Rich 7.7%
- #21 Into The Dark
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Dungeon Crawler 30%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 4%
- #22 Grimlord
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,152 reviews2024
Dev: Metalcat Interactive Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Action RPG 21.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, RPG 8.2%
- #23 Grim Trials
81% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #24 Song of Iron
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 494 reviews2021
Dev: Resting Relic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Mystery 17.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%, 2D 5.5%
- #25 Elementallis
79% matchVery Positive91% of 298 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, Action-Adventure 11%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #26 Bonehold
78% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%, RPG 7.1%
- #27 Shadow of the Depth
79% matchMixed70% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #28 Hammerwatch II
80% matchMixed62% of 2,232 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Action RPG 17.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #29 Halls of Torment: Prelude
78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,422 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Action RPG 19.1%, Retro 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #30 Netherworld Covenant
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 727 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Action RPG 19.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 8%
- #31 FOUNTAINS
77% matchVery Positive83% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action RPG 20.8%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, RPG 7.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #32 Regions of Ruin: Runegate
75% matchVery Positive86% of 428 reviews2026
Dev: Gameclaw StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Embark on an explorative RPG hack-and-slash adventure where you attempt to re-establish a haven for the lost dwarven civilization. Journey across varied lands, help those in need, gather resources and fight off goblins and monsters as you slowly rebuild a home for your people.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #33 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
Windows
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Lore-Rich 25%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 11%, RPG 6.6%
- #34 Caput Mortum
73% matchVery Positive96% of 432 reviews2025
Dev: WildArts GamesPub: Black Lantern Collective
Windows
Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34%, Puzzle 16.2%, Retro 13.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #35 Before Fate
74% matchVery Positive89% of 125 reviews2026
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows
Before Fate is a retro sci-fi survival RPG. Explore fractured worlds across time, gather resources, craft gear, survive dungeons, and piece together the final timeline.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.7%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 9.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #36 Voidwrought
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,038 reviews2024
Dev: Powersnake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 40.3%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, 2D 8.9%
- #37 In Verbis Virtus
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,691 reviews2015
Dev: Indomitus Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Use your real voice to cast spells in In Verbis Virtus, a fantasy adventure unlike any other. Step into the shoes of a wizard in search of an ancient power. Explore a lost temple, making your way through forgotten chambers brimming with unspeakable beauty and terror.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.9%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 13.2%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #38 Darxanadon
75% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 39.9%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, RPG 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 8.3%
- #39 Shadow Alchemist
72% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.8%, Mystery 17.3%, Exploration 13.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #40 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
73% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
Windows
Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Retro 10.4%
- #41 Stonemachia
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,370 reviews2026
Dev: Crossfall Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.1%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Fantasy 7%
- #42 The Excrawlers
72% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action RPG 8.6%, 2D 7.9%
- #43 Hollow Survivors
70% matchVery Positive82% of 201 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Action RPG 17.2%, Story Rich 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #44 Sunken Realms
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Magic Puncher Games
Windows
Sunken Realms is a focused, ARPG dungeon crawler with rogue-lite elements, about a son searching for answers. Descend into an abandoned underground city, battle monsters, craft new gear, and master forgotten spells. Get stronger. Go deeper. Find the truth.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34%, Action RPG 22.9%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #45 Lunacid
68% matchVery Positive91% of 11,609 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Retro 10.9%, RPG 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #46 Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade
73% matchMixed65% of 654 reviews2016
Dev: Amaterasu Software
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.
Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 24.3%, 2D 16.3%, Fantasy 14.7%, Adventure 9.9%
- #47 Drova - Forsaken Kin
67% matchVery Positive94% of 9,786 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.4%, RPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #48 Dungeons of Edera
71% matchMixed68% of 1,060 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 13.1%, Adventure 4.6%
- #49 Never Forgotten
69% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Cody Hodge
Windows
A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.
Why similar: Action RPG 17.9%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Exploration 9.2%
- #50 Brume
71% matchVery Positive82% of 169 reviews2019
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.
Why similar: Atmospheric 33%, Exploration 29.2%, Adventure 25.3%, Fantasy 12.5%
- #51 Svarog's Dream
68% matchVery Positive90% of 908 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Philosophical 18.1%, Action RPG 18.1%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, RPG 8.6%
- #52 The Moon Hell
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 175 reviews2023
Dev: A.M. Team
Windows
Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, Action RPG 26.3%, RPG 11%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Mystery 8.6%
- #53 Kingdom Shell
69% matchVery Positive88% of 286 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Mystery 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Retro 13.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%
- #54 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,837 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, RPG 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Exploration 11.6%
- #55 Chamber of Darkness
71% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Adventure 22%, Story Rich 20.5%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, 2D 13.6%
- #56 Pale Coins
65% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action RPG 23.1%, RPG 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #57 Tower of Kalemonvo
66% matchVery Positive84% of 482 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action RPG 18%, Action-Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #58 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,235 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.9%, RPG 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Fantasy 8%, Adventure 4.4%
- #59 Isle of Reveries
64% matchVery Positive95% of 164 reviews2026
Dev: desertcucco
Windows · Linux
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Action-Adventure 13%, Puzzle 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 10.6%