- #1 Devious Dungeon 2
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 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%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, RPG 5.9%
- #2 Prodigal
96% matchVery Positive93% of 587 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 24.1%, Action RPG 18.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #3 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 21.5%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 8%
- #4 Dungeons & Darkness
95% 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 31.6%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Atmospheric 5%
- #5 Eldritchvania
94% matchVery Positive85% of 134 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 27.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Exploration 10.4%
- #6 Castle of no Escape
94% matchMixed67% of 164 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%, RPG 15%, Mystery 11.6%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #7 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
93% 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 30.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #8 Into the Necrovale
91% matchVery Positive86% of 593 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 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 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Action RPG 19.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 6.1%
- #9 Cubes and Knights
92% 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 42.6%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Retro 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #10 FOUNTAINS
90% matchVery Positive84% of 460 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action RPG 20.5%, Lore-Rich 18%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #11 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,074 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 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 43.1%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.6%, RPG 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #12 Verho - Curse of Faces
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,073 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 12.5 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 28.6%, Lore-Rich 21.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Retro 9%, RPG 8.4%
- #13 Ancient Abyss
89% matchMixed67% 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 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Action RPG 16.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, RPG 6.1%
- #14 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
86% matchVery Positive93% of 536 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 25.1%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action RPG 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #15 Elementallis
85% matchVery Positive89% of 217 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 22%, Action RPG 20.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Retro 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #16 Void Memory
88% matchMixed67% of 231 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 40.3%, Adventure 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Action 10.5%, 2D 10.1%
- #17 Silent Hope
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.4 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 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action RPG 18.7%, Lore-Rich 7.9%, RPG 7.7%
- #18 Voidwrought
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 941 reviews2024
Dev: PowersnakePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 41.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.8%, 2D 9%
- #19 Spark in the Dark
82% matchVery Positive88% of 939 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 10.9%, Atmospheric 9%, Exploration 7.3%
- #20 Into The Dark
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, Hack and Slash 30%, Action RPG 23%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 4%
- #21 Hammerwatch II
82% matchMixed62% of 2,205 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #22 Grimlord
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,137 reviews2024
Dev: Metalcat Interactive Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action RPG 21.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, RPG 8.2%
- #23 Song of Iron
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 493 reviews2021
Dev: Resting Relic
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 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%, Mystery 17.9%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #24 Shadow of the Depth
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 475 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 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 25.9%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 8%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #25 Halls of Torment: Prelude
80% matchVery Positive93% of 1,407 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 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, Action RPG 18.9%, Retro 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #26 Netherworld Covenant
79% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25%, Action RPG 19.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, RPG 8%
- #27 Lunacid
77% matchVery Positive91% of 10,977 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 17%, Retro 10.9%, RPG 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #28 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 130 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 32.2%, Lore-Rich 25.7%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 6.6%
- #29 Before Fate
76% matchVery Positive90% 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: Lore-Rich 19%, Action RPG 18.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Mystery 9.6%, Atmospheric 7%
- #30 In Verbis Virtus
79% 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 21.8%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 13.3%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #31 Regions of Ruin: Runegate
76% matchVery Positive87% of 306 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 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #32 Hollow Survivors
77% matchVery Positive82% of 188 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 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Action RPG 17%, Story Rich 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #33 Caput Mortum
75% matchVery Positive96% of 359 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 34.3%, Puzzle 16%, Retro 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%
- #34 Darxanadon
78% matchMixed70% of 73 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 39.7%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, RPG 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D 8.6%
- #35 Shattered Divinities
73% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.1%, 2D 17.3%, RPG 16.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10.4%
- #36 Stonemachia
73% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Crossfall Games
Windows
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 53.2%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Fantasy 7%
- #37 GRAVEN
75% matchMixed54% of 1,499 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.3%, Retro 15.2%, Story Rich 14.9%, RPG 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%
- #38 Shadow Alchemist
73% matchVery Positive96% of 100 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 18.5%, Mystery 17.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #39 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
74% 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 31.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Retro 10.4%
- #40 Tower of Kalemonvo
71% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Action RPG 17.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #41 The Excrawlers
72% matchVery Positive88% of 120 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 42.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action RPG 8.5%, 2D 8.1%
- #42 Drova - Forsaken Kin
68% matchVery Positive94% of 9,340 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 15.5 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 30.1%, RPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #43 Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade
74% 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 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.5%, 2D 16.7%, Fantasy 14.7%, Adventure 9.6%
- #44 Svarog's Dream
69% matchVery Positive90% of 825 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 17.9%, Action RPG 17.9%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, RPG 8.6%
- #45 Dungeons of Edera
71% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 32.8%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 13.1%, Adventure 4.5%
- #46 Never Forgotten
70% matchVery Positive89% of 53 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 17.8%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Exploration 9.3%
- #47 The Moon Hell
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 172 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 34.6%, Action RPG 26.1%, RPG 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Mystery 8.8%
- #48 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,494 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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%, Story Rich 15.2%, RPG 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Exploration 11.7%
- #49 Pale Coins
67% matchVery Positive94% of 285 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%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #50 Halls of Torment
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 28.5%, Action RPG 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, RPG 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #51 Labyrinth Legend
70% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Shinobi Games
Windows · Mac
Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Action RPG 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, RPG 7.4%
- #52 Chamber of Darkness
72% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 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 21.3%, Atmospheric 20.7%, Story Rich 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, 2D 14%
- #53 Kingdom Shell
67% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 16%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Retro 13.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%
- #54 Monomyth
66% matchVery Positive92% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.9%, Action RPG 29.2%, RPG 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #55 Infernax
66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,184 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Retro 20.7%, RPG 19.6%, 2D 12.5%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #56 Ritus Exorcismus
65% matchVery Positive99% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Dernhelm Games
Windows · Linux
Become the exorcist that the world needs! Use Holy Relics and the knowledge from your book to fight demonic possessions. Investigate unholy events and take part in church rituals in this medieval pixel horror game.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.9%, Atmospheric 24%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, 2D 11.5%, Adventure 7.2%
- #57 Happy Souls
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic GeckonPub: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Happy Souls is an action Metroidvania with puzzle elements reminiscent of old Zelda games. Navigate through two worlds filled with challenging puzzles, fearsome traps, and majestic enemies. Collect keys to advance and defeat the great dark evil lurking in hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.8%, Puzzle 17.2%, Retro 9.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 3.4%
- #58 Guild of Darksteel
70% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Igor SandmanPub: Digerati
Windows
Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.1%, RPG 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Exploration 10.7%
- #59 Brume
69% matchVery Positive82% of 159 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 33.6%, Exploration 29.3%, Adventure 24.6%, Fantasy 12.5%