- #1 Mortal Sin
97% matchVery Positive94% of 5,890 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, First-Person 9.8%, Roguelite 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity first-person roguelike that emphasizes visceral melee combat and challenging boss encounters.
- #2 ELDERBORN
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,110 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 31.1%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Action RPG 16.2%, First-Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the first-person, melee-focused souls-like combat and dark fantasy aesthetic found in VOIN.
- #3 Darkblade Ascent
96% 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: Souls-like 17.9%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar first-person roguelike experience with a heavy focus on swordplay and dungeon exploration.
- #4 Witchfire
94% matchVery Positive91% of 17,945 reviews2024
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 17.9 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 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelite that delivers fast-paced, high-stakes action within an atmospheric, hostile world.
- #5 Slasher's Keep
95% matchVery Positive83% of 2,310 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 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%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, First-Person 12.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that combines roguelike elements with frantic, skill-based melee combat.
- #6 Thymesia
94% matchVery Positive82% of 10,174 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Gothic 13.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the challenging, fast-paced souls-like combat and dark aesthetic that fans of VOIN will appreciate.
- #7 Lunacid
93% matchVery Positive91% of 11,609 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, First-Person 11.6%, Action RPG 11.4%, Retro 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the moody, dark fantasy exploration and souls-like progression in a first-person perspective.
- #8 Cursemark
92% matchVery Positive87% of 653 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the dark fantasy themes and souls-like action-roguelike mechanics that define the VOIN experience.
- #9 Into the Necrovale
91% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep action-roguelike that focuses on loot-driven progression and challenging hack-and-slash combat.
- #10 GRAVEN
91% matchMixed53% of 1,532 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 28.3%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Retro 15.4%, First-Person 15.1%, RPG 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dark fantasy exploration and first-person combat, providing a similar sense of discovery and danger.
- #11 Tyrant's Realm
90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,095 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 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 17.2%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled dark fantasy roguelike that captures the challenging progression and atmosphere of VOIN.
- #12 Dread Delusion
89% matchVery Positive90% of 5,292 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.3 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 19.4%, Souls-like 16.2%, Open World 16.2%, Medieval 10.5%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world dark fantasy RPG that excels at building an immersive, unsettling atmosphere through a first-person lens.
- #13 Ziggurat 2
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,518 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.8 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 31.3%, Roguelite 27.3%, Roguelike 21.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced first-person roguelite that emphasizes movement and magical combat in a fantasy setting.
- #14 Heretical
88% 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: Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes replayability and fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy setting.
- #15 The First Berserker: Khazan
86% matchVery Positive85% of 32,741 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 26.7 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 31%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane souls-like that prioritizes fluid, aggressive hack-and-slash combat against formidable foes.
- #16 Sands of Aura
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 853 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 26%, Action RPG 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Open World 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and difficult combat within a decaying, dark fantasy world.
- #17 Corpse Keeper
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,420 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 16.7% ★, Souls-like 16.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a grim, dark fantasy action-RPG experience with a focus on tactical, high-stakes combat.
- #18 Warhammer: Vermintide 2
85% matchVery Positive85% of 147,746 reviews2018
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 48.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Gore 13.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the best first-person melee combat against hordes of enemies in a dark, gritty fantasy world.
- #19 Death Must Die
83% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.3 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 20.2%, Hack and Slash 19%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that excels at providing satisfying combat loops and dark fantasy character progression.
- #20 Hedon Bloodrite
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,963 reviews2019
Dev: Zan_HedonDev
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45.2%, Retro 24.6%, First-Person 19.9%, Action 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dark fantasy shooter that captures a similar intensity and retro-inspired combat feel.
- #21 Shadow of the Depth
84% matchMixed70% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.6%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that shares the same focus on hack-and-slash combat and dark, atmospheric environments.
- #22 Morbid Metal
82% matchVery Positive83% of 1,761 reviews2026
Dev: SCREEN JUICEPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action rogue-lite where you shapeshift into powerful characters. Switch in real time to unleash unique combos and slaughter hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Action RPG 14.3%, Roguelite 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that allows for fluid character switching during intense hack-and-slash combat.
- #23 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
81% matchVery Positive82% of 7,793 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Action RPG 16.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity action-roguelike that focuses on clearing massive hordes of enemies with powerful abilities.
- #24 Dragon Is Dead
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 704 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 16.5%, Souls-like 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Action RPG 12.9%, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes character builds and challenging combat encounters in a dark fantasy world.
- #25 FADE
82% matchMixed64% of 70 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 27.6%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Open World 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and combat in a dark, interconnected world.
- #26 GUILT: The Deathless
81% matchVery Positive82% of 76 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 23.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Action RPG 13%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-roguelike that features a dark, punishing world and deep combat mechanics.
- #27 Fatekeeper
77% matchVery Positive80% of 11,030 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action RPG 17.3%, Gore 11.6%, Medieval 9.8%
- #28 Mortal Shell II
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Open World 10.6%
- #29 Netherworld Covenant
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 727 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Gothic 16% ★, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #30 Halls of Torment
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,896 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.4 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 17.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action RPG 12.5%
- #31 Dungeons of Edera
79% matchMixed68% of 1,060 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides a classic dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on loot and combat variety.
- #32 Crimson Moon
76% matchMixed59% of 3,147 reviews2026
Dev: ProbablyMonsters
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are Nephilim: a human-angel hybrid forged to defend humanity with supernatural powers. Fight solo or with a friend to annihilate demons and challenge brutal bosses in relentless melée combat. Rise, violent one. The prophecy is yours to fulfill.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, Gothic 11.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #33 In Celebration of Violence
79% matchVery Positive87% of 507 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 24.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal souls-like roguelite that rewards careful movement and precise combat in a dark fantasy setting.
- #34 Pocket Rogues
78% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 21.8%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Roguelite 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compact action-roguelike that captures the essence of dark fantasy dungeon crawling and souls-like difficulty.
- #35 Of Ash and Steel
75% matchMixed66% of 7,038 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 33.4% ★, Action RPG 18.6%, Medieval 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 7.8%
- #36 DAIMON BLADES
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 768 reviews2025
Dev: StreumOn Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 25%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Roguelite 13.5%, Medieval 11.7%
- #37 Bonehold
74% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #38 Bloodshed
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,973 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 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%, Dark Fantasy 25.4%, Roguelite 21.6%, First-Person 13.3%, Action 7.1%
- #39 Rogue Blight
72% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a difficult rogue-lite with focus on souls-like combat, featuring a Slay The Spire-inspired map system. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Death is punishing. Only skill and persistence will carry you forward.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #40 Morgenstern
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 104 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 24.9%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%
- #41 Shards of the Banished
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: GreenBeamStudio
Windows
Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, Gothic 17% ★, RPG 14.1%, Action 8.3%
- #42 Soulstone Survivors
70% matchVery Positive91% of 26,865 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Roguelite 12%
- #43 BloodRush: Undying Wish
71% matchVery Positive98% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Gothic 23.4% ★, Hack and Slash 18%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Gore 9.5%
- #44 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,861 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 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 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #45 Arms of God
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,950 reviews2026
Dev: Dark Jay Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #46 Cinderia
69% matchVery Positive88% of 5,261 reviews2026
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, magic cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
- #47 Voidborn
71% matchVery Positive81% of 368 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 29.9%, Roguelite 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, First-Person 10.6%, Retro 10.1%
- #48 Nyran Survivors
71% 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: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Stylized 6.7%
- #49 Blades of Fire
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 8.5%
- #50 VOID/BREAKER
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,754 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.9%, Roguelite 24.9%, Roguelike 21.9%, First-Person 13.7%, Action 6.9%
- #51 Conquest Dark
67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,757 reviews2025
Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%
- #52 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 80 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 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action RPG 11.6%, Retro 8.1%
- #53 The Bleakest Keep
67% matchVery Positive91% of 731 reviews2025
Dev: Cache of Bones
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 22.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #54 Trials Survivors
66% matchVery Positive85% of 485 reviews2026
Dev: Angry wisp
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight through endless hordes in trials bestowed by constellation patrons. Upgrade skills, collect relics, and craft broken builds in true roguelite fashion! Rediscover the fantasy behind the words hack and slash and bullet heaven. Will you survive the densest monster Survivor-like ever created?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #55 OmniFootman
70% 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 23.6%, Souls-like 22.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #56 Hyper Light Breaker
68% matchMixed55% of 3,984 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 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 20.5%, Open World 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.9%
- #57 A Violent Revelry
70% matchMixed65% of 83 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%, Action RPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, RPG 8.3%
- #58 Nevermore: The Chamber Door
69% 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 23.3%, Gothic 18.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%
- #59 Bloodthief
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,092 reviews2025
Dev: Blargis
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Medieval 12.8%, Gore 12.1%, First-Person 10.7%
- #60 Grimlord
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,152 reviews2024
Dev: Metalcat Interactive Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Gothic 13.4% ★, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%