- #1 Mortal Sin
97% matchVery Positive95% of 5,715 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Loot 12.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a visceral, first-person combat experience with deep roguelite progression and high difficulty.
- #2 Delver
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,836 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Perma Death 17.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, First-Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, retro-styled dungeon crawler that perfectly captures the exploration and survival loop of the seed game.
- #3 Archtower
96% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Perma Death 19.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person dungeon crawling with action-RPG elements and challenging procedural encounters.
- #4 Devil Spire
95% matchVery Positive88% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16%, Perma Death 14.3%, 2.5D 13.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Loot 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D dungeon crawler that mirrors the visual style and dark fantasy tone of the seed game.
- #5 Slasher's Keep
94% matchVery Positive83% of 2,271 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, First-Person 11.7%, Roguelike 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, hack-and-slash roguelite that emphasizes melee combat and dungeon exploration.
- #6 Into the Necrovale
94% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 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 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Loot 14.4%, Action RPG 13%, Roguelike 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG dungeon crawler that focuses on loot-driven progression and challenging combat.
- #7 In Celebration of Violence
93% 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: Perma Death 17.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike with a focus on souls-like combat and permanent death.
- #8 One More Dungeon 2
92% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
One More Dungeon 2 is a First Person Dungeon Crawler Roguelite where you play as a human being captured by Giant Sentient Snails
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Difficult 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features first-person, procedurally generated dungeon crawling with a focus on difficult, action-oriented combat.
- #9 Barony
91% 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: Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 16.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, First-Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon crawler that demands careful play and tactical survival in a hostile environment.
- #10 FELLCHASER
90% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, 2.5D 11.3%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on dungeon exploration and hack-and-slash combat mechanics.
- #11 Soulblight
91% matchMostly Negative37% of 192 reviews2018
Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that emphasizes difficult combat and survival mechanics in a dark, unforgiving world.
- #12 Caveblazers
89% 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: Perma Death 24.8%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Difficult 14.5%, Procedural Generation 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal action-roguelike that rewards careful movement and strategic combat in dangerous caverns.
- #13 Devious Dungeon 2
89% 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 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Difficult 16.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling dungeon crawler that provides a consistent loop of looting and leveling in difficult levels.
- #14 Cryptical Path
87% matchVery Positive88% of 164 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%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that prioritizes intense combat and character build variety in a dungeon setting.
- #15 Eldritch
88% matchVery Positive88% of 2,216 reviews2013
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Roguelike 32.3%, Roguelite 20.8%, First-Person 15.5%, Perma Death 13.3%, Procedural Generation 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelike that focuses on stealth and combat within dangerous, procedurally generated dungeons.
- #16 Shadow of the Depth
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 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: Perma Death 17.7%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Difficult 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, hack-and-slash combat within a procedurally generated dungeon framework.
- #17 Vagante
86% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Roguelite 32.2%, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelike 18.6%, Difficult 16.2%, Procedural Generation 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, difficult 2D dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and challenging boss encounters.
- #18 Skelly Selest
85% matchVery Positive93% of 286 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: Roguelite 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Perma Death 15.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelike 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that features challenging combat and a distinct, dark aesthetic.
- #19 Hammerwatch
84% 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: Dungeon Crawler 54.5%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Roguelike 7.2%, Fantasy 6.2%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash dungeon crawler that captures the frantic energy of clearing monster-filled rooms.
- #20 Slash or Die
84% matchVery Positive86% of 255 reviews2016
Dev: ClickGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…
Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Roguelite 16.8%, Difficult 16.7%, Action RPG 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like hack-and-slash game that emphasizes high difficulty and perma-death mechanics.
- #21 Corpse Keeper
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,387 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Action RPG 12%, Difficult 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes difficult combat and tactical party management.
- #22 Deep Dungeons of Doom
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Bossa Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.3%, Roguelite 21.3%, Roguelike 20.5%, Fantasy 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dungeon crawler that focuses on timing and survival in a retro-inspired world.
- #23 Dungeons of Edera
81% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 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 24.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Action RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that offers a mix of dungeon crawling and exploration with a focus on character customization.
- #24 Heroes of Loot
82% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Loot 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Roguelike 11%, Difficult 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon crawler that emphasizes loot collection and survival against hordes of monsters.
- #25 Dungeons & Darkness
81% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 29.6%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Magic 12.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on dungeon exploration and magic-based combat.
- #26 Veritus
78% matchVery Positive83% of 141 reviews2024
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.8%, Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Action RPG 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Fantasy 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving alongside hack-and-slash combat.
- #27 Lost in Dungeon / 地牢迷失者
79% matchMixed67% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
"Lost in Dungeon" is a 2D action adventure game. In this lost land, you will act as an adventurer to explore here. Although the landscape is green, it is also full of dangers. Embark on the unknown journey and challenge the unknown enemy, you will find the secret here and finally find what you want.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 16.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite dungeon crawler that focuses on action-oriented combat and character progression.
- #28 Into The Dark
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action RPG 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, First-Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An FPS dungeon crawler that features dark, atmospheric environments and challenging combat.
- #29 NeverEnd
80% matchMixed50% of 129 reviews2017
Dev: DuckPub: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NeverEnd is a Rogue-Like Dungeon crawler, where you, a simple adventurer suddenly wakes up in another dimension. Inside of this dimension there is no sun and the whole world is caved in. Enemies swarm you from left and right and you need to learn how to defend yourself.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite adventure that blends exploration and combat in a procedurally generated world.
- #30 The Excrawlers
77% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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 32.1%, Difficult 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #31 Netherworld Covenant
74% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 17.8%, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #32 The Curse Of Yendor
78% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.3%, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Loot 15.7%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional-style roguelike that focuses on deep dungeon exploration and loot management.
- #33 Heretical
74% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Loot 14.7%, Action RPG 14.3%
- #34 BELOW
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,343 reviews2018
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Roguelite 13%
- #35 Devious Dungeon
75% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Difficult 18.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #36 Eternal Step
77% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelike 15%, Loot 12.8%, Action RPG 9.7%
- #37 OmniFootman
75% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.8%, Perma Death 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Difficult 10.3%
- #38 Blocky Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive86% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: SquareAnon
Windows
A weird mix of block-placing puzzle and roguelike, where you build a dungeon and explore it at the same time! Defeat enemies, clear lines and collect loot. Explore the different dungeons, complete quests and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, 2.5D 17.3%, Procedural Generation 14%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #39 INTO EVIL
71% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Mind's Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.8%, Hack and Slash 21%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 12.1%
- #40 Hack, Slash, Loot
76% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Roguelike 42.9%, Perma Death 17.7%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Difficult 8.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
- #41 Dive The Depths
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: FrizuoPub: Starpixel Studios
Windows
Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?
Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Loot 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #42 Little Dungeon Stories
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 28%
Little Dungeon Stories is a challenging roguelike card-based RPG. Enter the dungeon full of secrets, hostile monsters, deadly traps, and legendary loots. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Roguelite 39.2%, Difficult 26.8%, Roguelike 21%, Fantasy 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #43 Dreadhalls
72% matchVery Positive93% of 350 reviews2017
Dev: White Door Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
You are trapped deep inside a massive dungeon. Explore it, survive it and find a way to escape. Your only weapons will be stealth, your own courage, and a faint light. Dreadhalls is an intense and scary experience, not for the faint of heart. You have been warned!
Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Survival 12.2%
- #44 Dead Cells
68% 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: Hack and Slash 21.7%, Difficult 17.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 15.1%, Procedural Generation 14.7%
- #45 Death Must Die
67% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Loot 14.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Action RPG 11.1%
- #46 DISORDER
72% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #47 Gloomgrave
70% matchVery Positive88% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Perma Death 24%, Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, First-Person 10.4%
- #48 Crawling Of The Dead
73% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Running Pillow
Windows
Hardcore rogue-like dungeon crawler in VR we all have been waiting for! Realistic swordplay like never before, crawling through procedurally generated dungeons filled with foul enemies, loot and hidden secrets! Crafting, leveling & hardcore gameplay. You will die....often. What are you waiting for?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 68.5%, First-Person 23.6%, Indie 7.9%
- #49 Gatedelvers
70% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Unikone
Windows
A dungeon-crawling, world-hopping roguelike adventure! Grab your friends, stick dynamite to your sword, throw candles at your foes and die in various exciting ways!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Perma Death 23.1%, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 11.3%
- #50 Demon Skin
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2021
Dev: Ludus futurePub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.2%, 2.5D 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Magic 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #51 Greedventory
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 264 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Difficult 28.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Loot 11.5%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #52 Netherguild
69% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Difficult 11.1%
- #53 Pixel Descent
69% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Perma Death 27.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, Roguelike 15.2%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #54 Mana Spark
70% 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Difficult 15.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #55 Bloody Heaven 2
68% matchVery Positive85% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: ShaneGame
Windows
Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Roguelike 34%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Magic 16%, Indie 2.3%
- #56 Slay the Minotaur
68% matchVery Positive93% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Slay the Minotaur is a challenging roguelike dungeon crawler set in ancient Greece. Survive the onslaught of the labyrinth. Upgrade your skills, earn ranks, and face the Minotaur in the ultimate game of cat and mouse!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Loot 14.4%, Action RPG 12.9%
- #57 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
66% matchVery Positive87% of 898 reviews2025
Dev: Stormteller GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelike 13.3%, Difficult 12.5%
- #58 UnderMine
66% 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: Dungeon Crawler 40.4%, Roguelite 35.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelike 5.5%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #59 Hellsweeper VR
67% matchVery Positive86% of 582 reviews2023
Dev: Mixed Realms Pte LtdPub: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.7%, Magic 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%
- #60 Halls of Torment
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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: Roguelite 21.4%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action RPG 18.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%