- #1 Pogo Rogue
97% matchVery Positive92% of 213 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Precision Platformer 17.2%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #2 Cryptical Path
96% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Dark Humor 9.1%
- #3 Hack And Climb
96% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Kodachi Games
Windows
Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.2%, Physics 22.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.8%, Dark Humor 10.2%
- #4 Spiritfall
95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,002 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #5 Noita
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,025 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.9 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: Physics 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 17.2%, Dark Humor 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
- #6 Darkblade Ascent
94% matchVery Positive81% of 562 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #7 Dead Cells
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 183,835 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 40.8 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: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #8 Rising Hell
93% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #9 TowerClimb
91% matchVery Positive92% of 410 reviews2015
Dev: Davioware and Quazi
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.0 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 39.7%, Platformer 18.1%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #10 Spirits Abyss
91% matchVery Positive96% of 430 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.6 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 22.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Roguelike 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Precision Platformer 12.4%
- #11 Dunjungle
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 752 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Procedural Generation 21.1%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #12 Surmount
90% matchVery Positive84% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Jasper OprelPub: Indiana-Jonas
Windows · Mac
Fling yourself into a mountain climbing adventure! Become the first to reach the top of the highest mountain in the world and meet eccentric characters along the way!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 21.9%, Physics 21.1%, Parkour 18.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #13 Stick It to the Stickman
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,921 reviews2026
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Stick it to the Stickman is a rogue-lite physics brawler where you brutally displace your way up the corporate ladder. Assemble devastating combat portfolios, unlocking new workers and game modes as you increase shareholder value.
Why similar: Roguelike 22.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action 10.9%, Minimalist 10.6%
- #14 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
89% matchVery Positive85% of 824 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11%, Hack and Slash 10.8%
- #15 This Is No Cave
86% matchVery Positive97% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: monome.studio
Windows
A one-click parkour game in space. Zoom through intricate levels using your suit's thrusters and grapple hook, all while evading colossal alien worms and racing against the clock.
Why similar: Physics 17.7%, Precision Platformer 17.6%, Parkour 15%, Platformer 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #16 Knight Crawlers
88% matchMixed70% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: iterco
Windows
Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.9%, Hack and Slash 32.2%, Physics 26.4%, Action 6.5%
- #17 Plague Breaker
86% matchVery Positive89% of 53 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: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Platformer 18%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 14.8%
- #18 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 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: Underground 23.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Platformer 10.1%
- #19 Hell Shooter
84% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Physics 12.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #20 Zombiehood
82% matchVery Positive87% of 147 reviews2026
Dev: Weak SpotsPub: Dead Traveler
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quirky yet brutal run-and-gun roguelite: scavenge weapons, equipment, and artifacts, unlock powerful upgrades, and blast through procedurally generated biomes with witty dialogue and explosively satisfying combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #21 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
84% 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 25.9%, Platformer 18.9%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #22 Megabonk
79% matchVery Positive94% of 106,498 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action 5.8%
- #23 Whackerball
83% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Roguelike 21.7%, Minimalist 11.3%, Action 11.1%, Physics 10.2%
- #24 Break the Empire
82% matchVery Positive92% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Minimalist 17.1%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Action 8.4%
- #25 Planet Killer
80% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: Talisman One Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A physics-driven sci-fi destruction roguelite. Orbit hostile worlds, unleash devastating weapons, and carve real craters into fully simulated planets while escalating planetary defenses fight back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 12.5%, Physics 8.1%
- #26 Galactic Glitch
79% matchVery Positive90% of 988 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Physics 21.9%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Shooter 10.9%
- #27 Catacomb Kids
81% matchVery Positive87% of 629 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 41.1%, Roguelite 19.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Action 6.7%
- #28 TinyKeep
81% matchMixed66% of 418 reviews2014
Dev: PhigamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
TinyKeep, a top-down procedurally generated dungeon escape game with permadeath - you die and it's game over. Master the frantic physics-based combat, lure enemies into traps or make them fight each other for dominance. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 82%, Action 18%
- #29 MYRIAD DEATH
77% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Hack and Slash 30.1%, Roguelite 15.5%, Shooter 10.9%, 2D 5.2%
- #30 Arksync
77% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: Dykom Software
Windows
Wired from the ashes of twin stick Shooters, Arksync evolves the genre with breakneck player movement and combat. Survive and buy weapons, utilities, and upgrades; then risk it all as you fight to survive, and take a toy bear home.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Dark Humor 21.9%, Roguelike 21%, Action 10.7%, Funny 9.7%
- #31 Gutwhale
78% matchVery Positive93% of 144 reviews2020
Dev: Stuffed Wombat
Windows
Gutwhale is a roguelite about managing the space between you and your ammo, while fighting your way through a digestive system!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Action 27.7%, Physics 19.2%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D 7%
- #32 Nightmare: The Lunatic
76% matchVery Positive89% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #33 Skelly Selest
78% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 13%
- #34 ---Red---Tether-->
76% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.3%, Physics 23.9%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Action 7.6%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #35 Blade of the Netherworld
75% 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: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Dark Humor 10.8%
- #36 Elsie
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #37 Cavity Busters
74% matchVery Positive96% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #38 Have a Nice Death
72% matchVery Positive86% of 10,816 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Dark Humor 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #39 UnderMine
72% matchVery Positive90% of 9,862 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 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 52.8%, Roguelite 21.5%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Action 4.5%, Roguelike 4.4%
- #40 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.3%, Platformer 9.9%
- #41 Heretical
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Hack and Slash 33.4%, Roguelite 19.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #42 Rising Hell - Prologue
74% matchVery Positive82% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Welcome to the first layer of hell! Climb out from the ever-changing abyss while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons in this vertical platformer rogue-lite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Action 24.4%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelite 13.6%, 2D 5.2%
- #43 The Rogue Prince of Persia
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,920 reviews2025
Dev: Evil EmpirePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Parkour 21.6%, Platformer 14%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #44 Crowbar Climber
73% matchMixed49% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: BAZOOKA STUDIOPub: MyDearest Inc.
Windows
In Crowbar Climber, use your crowbars to make your way up! Face hooks, planks, and gears using only your arms. Can you beat the game before you run out of energy?
Why similar: Physics 32.8%, Precision Platformer 30.2%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #45 Gone Viral
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: Skullbot GamesPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gone Viral is an over-the-top action game with heavy roguelite elements where you fight for your life in a prison arena to entertain a blood-thirsty audience. Rack up your kill count, grab mutations and crazy weapons to change gameplay and get what you need to escape and Go Viral.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Physics 10.4%
- #46 Swarm Grinder
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,221 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 17.8%, 2D 5.9%
- #47 Neon Abyss
70% matchVery Positive86% of 23,629 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 16.3%, Platformer 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #48 Ammossum
69% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: West GladePub: Yahaha Games
Windows
Build an endlessly upgradable weapon! Evolve projectiles into unstoppable firepower in this action roguelike. Fight through hordes of infected beasts, hunt down the source of the plague, and feel the thrill of bloody shootouts filled with bullets, explosions, and acid. Can you survive the madness?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Physics 20.7%, Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 7.5%
- #49 The Dungeoning
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.3%, Platformer 17.2%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action 9.6%
- #50 Soulbind: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive93% of 163 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: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #51 A Difficult Game About Climbing
67% matchVery Positive87% of 5,704 reviews2024
Dev: Pontypants
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
This is a difficult game about climbing.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.8%, Platformer 19.4%, Physics 17.6%, Dark Humor 14.9%, Funny 7.2%
- #52 Voidigo
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #53 Voids Vigil
66% matchVery Positive94% of 384 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action 4.7%
- #54 Deflector
68% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.5%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 14.5%, Action 5.1%
- #55 COLLAPSED
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2019
Dev: Glaive Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 40.8%, Roguelite 22%, Platformer 13.4%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Shooter 7.3%
- #56 Cursorblade
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,045 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 17.1%, Minimalist 10.4%, Funny 7.9%
- #57 Verlet Swing
68% matchVery Positive88% of 712 reviews2018
Dev: Flamebait Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #58 Slimekeep
66% matchVery Positive90% of 138 reviews2025
Dev: BenBonk
Windows · Mac
In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Roguelike 19.8%, Procedural Generation 19.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, 2D 6.7%
- #59 Platformines
71% matchMixed67% of 332 reviews2014
Dev: Magiko GamingPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.8%, Platformer 25.7%, Action 9.6%, 2D 4.2%, Shooter 3.8%
- #60 Lucky Tower Ultimate
63% matchVery Positive95% of 2,465 reviews2026
Dev: Studio SeufzPub: AMC Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Escape from an incredibly dangerous, randomly generated tower in a slapstick, roguelite adventure that looks like a cartoon and feels like a joke. Slashy slashy!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Procedural Generation 18.9%, Dark Humor 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Roguelite 12.3%