- #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: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Roguelite 10.2%, First-Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-roguelike that perfectly captures the brutal, skill-based melee combat and dark atmosphere found in VOIN.
- #2 ELDERBORN
96% matchVery Positive86% of 2,959 reviews2020
Dev: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Action RPG 16.2%, First-Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person souls-like features intense melee combat and a dark fantasy aesthetic that mirrors the core gameplay loop of VOIN.
- #3 Darkblade Ascent
96% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Souls-like 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on first-person swordplay and dungeon crawling, making it a strong mechanical match for VOIN's combat style.
- #4 Witchfire
94% matchVery Positive92% of 14,177 reviews2024
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced first-person combat with roguelite progression and a grim, dark fantasy world.
- #5 Slasher's Keep
95% 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: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, First-Person 12.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes fast-paced melee combat and roguelike mechanics in a dark, dangerous environment.
- #6 Thymesia
94% matchVery Positive83% of 9,502 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Gothic 14.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: While third-person, its focus on fast, aggressive souls-like combat and dark fantasy themes aligns closely with the feel of VOIN.
- #7 Heretical
93% 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: Souls-like 19.3%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action-roguelike that emphasizes replayability and challenging combat encounters.
- #8 Tyrant's Realm
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.5%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-roguelike that captures the retro-inspired, challenging nature of modern indie dungeon crawlers.
- #9 Into the Necrovale
91% 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 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a satisfying hack-and-slash roguelike experience with a focus on loot and character progression.
- #10 Gloomwood
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,888 reviews2022
Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Why similar: Gothic 55% ★, First-Person 19.1%, Retro 16.8%, Action 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, immersive first-person experience with a heavy emphasis on atmospheric exploration and tense combat.
- #11 Corpse Keeper
90% 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: Gothic 17% ★, Souls-like 15.9%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action RPG 11.2%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-RPG that features tactical, weight-heavy combat in a grim fantasy setting.
- #12 Ziggurat 2
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,470 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelite 28.3%, Roguelike 21.5%, First-Person 11.1%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced first-person roguelike that delivers constant, high-energy combat encounters similar to VOIN's horde-clearing gameplay.
- #13 Nightmare Reaper
89% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: Roguelite 40.3%, Retro 29.2%, First-Person 19.7%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends retro-inspired first-person action with deep roguelite progression and a variety of visceral weapons.
- #14 Bloodshed
88% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 25%, Roguelite 22.6%, First-Person 13.1%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced first-person action-roguelike that prioritizes score-attack combat and visceral movement.
- #15 Netherworld Covenant
87% 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: Gothic 16.2% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike hack-and-slash that focuses on fast combat and procedural dungeon generation.
- #16 Dread Delusion
85% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Souls-like 16.2%, Open World 15.8%, Medieval 10.8%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world first-person RPG that excels at building a strange, dark fantasy atmosphere.
- #17 Dungeons of Edera
86% 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: Souls-like 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Action RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG dungeon crawler that allows for flexible character builds and exploration-heavy gameplay.
- #18 Conquest Dark
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,456 reviews2025
Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into bullet-hell elements and roguelite progression for a challenging experience.
- #19 FADE
86% matchMixed64% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Knight by Night
Windows
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Open World 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash souls-like that offers a sandbox approach to dungeon crawling and character development.
- #20 Lunacid
82% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 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: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Souls-like 21%, First-Person 11.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Retro 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and discovery within a mysterious, dark fantasy realm.
- #21 GRAVEN
84% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Dark Fantasy 28.6%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Retro 15.7%, First-Person 15.1%, RPG 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy first-person action game that emphasizes exploration and combat in a decaying world.
- #22 Sands of Aura
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Stylized 8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-RPG with souls-like combat mechanics and a vast, dark world to explore.
- #23 Of Ash and Steel
81% matchMixed64% of 6,121 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Gothic 34.1% ★, Action RPG 18.3%, Medieval 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, medieval action-RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and deep world-building.
- #24 AMID EVIL
82% matchVery Positive93% of 7,565 reviews2019
Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 43%, First-Person 22.6%, Retro 20.9%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, high-fantasy first-person combat that rewards aggressive playstyles similar to VOIN.
- #25 DAIMON BLADES
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 678 reviews2025
Dev: StreumOn Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
From the creators of E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, a cult cyberpunk RPG. Daimon Blades is a brutal first person slasher that combines the depth of action RPGs and replayability of roguelites. Launch expeditions solo or up to 4 players, and survive the many horrors of the Daimon Realm.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, Medieval 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite dungeon crawler that offers co-op options and fast-paced action mechanics.
- #26 GUILT: The Deathless
81% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Outer Brain Studios
Windows
Slash your way through dark, ever-changing lands in this new blend of roguelike and shared-world adventure. Create your adventurer and undertake a perilous journey where all players’ choices alter the twisted landscape. Will you beg for forgiveness?
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Action RPG 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-roguelike that features unique asynchronous multiplayer elements and a dark aesthetic.
- #27 Post Void
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,026 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.5%, First-Person 20.7%, Retro 18.9%, Action 8.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, ultra-fast-paced first-person shooter that matches the intensity and adrenaline of VOIN's combat.
- #28 Halls of Torment
77% 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: Gothic 16.2% ★, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Hack and Slash 11.2%
- #29 Morgenstern
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Doublesmith GmbH
Windows
Embark on a wild Singleplayer, Coop, and PvP Roguelite Hack and Slash Adventure! Dive into medieval worlds and battle insane enemies. Master dungeons, smash everything to pieces, grab the loot, extract strategically - or die like a poor pig.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 16%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 11%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash roguelike that focuses on online cooperative play and intense melee combat.
- #30 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
77% matchVery Positive83% of 7,176 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Action RPG 16%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #31 Prodeus
78% matchVery Positive92% of 8,026 reviews2022
Dev: Bounding Box Software Inc.Pub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.
Why similar: Retro 37%, Gore 35%, First-Person 11.3%, Action 10.7%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers visceral, high-speed first-person combat that feels incredibly satisfying for fans of aggressive action games.
- #32 Forgive Me Father
78% matchVery Positive84% of 5,585 reviews2022
Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?
Why similar: Gore 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Retro 17.4%, Stylized 15.2%, First-Person 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, Lovecraftian first-person shooter with fast-paced combat and a distinct, gritty art style.
- #33 Death Must Die
76% 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: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action RPG 11.6%
- #34 Dragon Is Dead
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 677 reviews2025
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.2%, Souls-like 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #35 Shadow of the Depth
75% 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: Souls-like 18%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #36 In Celebration of Violence
76% 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: Souls-like 23.5%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Hack and Slash 12%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #37 The Bleakest Keep
72% matchVery Positive91% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Roguelike 10%
- #38 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
74% matchVery Positive85% of 2,844 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #39 The First Berserker: Khazan
70% matchVery Positive85% of 29,896 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 27.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #40 Hunt the Night
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Why similar: Gothic 25.7% ★, Souls-like 25.5%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Hack and Slash 10.9%
- #41 Pocket Rogues
74% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #42 Grimlord
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,128 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: Souls-like 22.9%, Gothic 13.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
- #43 Nyran Survivors
73% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows · Linux
Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Stylized 7.2%
- #44 Voidborn
71% matchVery Positive84% of 346 reviews2025
Dev: Xekvera
Windows
Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, First-Person 10.3%, Retro 10%
- #45 VOID/BREAKER
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelite 26.4%, Roguelike 21.9%, First-Person 13.2%, Action 6.4%
- #46 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Retro 8.3%
- #47 Hyper Light Breaker
70% matchMixed56% of 3,924 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Open World 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.7%
- #48 Soulstone Survivors
66% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Action RPG 17.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #49 Striving for Light
69% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Action RPG 17.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #50 A Violent Revelry
72% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Action RPG 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17%, Roguelite 13.6%, RPG 8.2%
- #51 Katanaut
67% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #52 Keeper's Toll
67% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action RPG 17.2%, Roguelike 13%
- #53 The Realm of Reincarnation
68% matchVery Positive82% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: lvhanjianPub: fengshuyun
Windows
This game centers on monster hunting, equipment collection, random talents, gear enhancement, and top-tier loot drops.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #54 The Slormancer
66% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.3%, Action RPG 29.5%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, RPG 11.2%, Action 4.2%
- #55 Nevermore: The Chamber Door
70% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Burning Bright
Windows
NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Gothic 18.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%
- #56 OmniFootman
71% 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: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Souls-like 21.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #57 Blade of Darkness
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Gore 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action RPG 10.4%
- #58 Knights Within
67% matchVery Positive96% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Indecision Labs
Windows
Knights Within is a hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Either solo or with friends, can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelite 21.2%, Medieval 13%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #59 Cubes and Knights
69% 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: Souls-like 24%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Medieval 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #60 Dwarven Realms
65% matchVery Positive83% of 3,468 reviews2024
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 13%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.7%