- #1 Din's Curse
97% matchVery Positive86% of 251 reviews2012
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you.
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #2 Arena of the Gods
96% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Baby DavePub: A3 Industries
Windows
Slay demons, gain glory, and save your soul in this difficult, action packed, top down, hack n' slash! Every time you challenge the arena, you receive a random weapon that you've unlocked so far. Defeat enemies to earn glory, and purchase new weapons, each with their own unique abilities!
Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Action 19.8%, Indie 15.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Difficult 11%
- #3 Sir Smedieval
96% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Keeperkoto
Windows
Fight waves of soldiers in this fast-paced hack 'n' slash game. Level up and collect loot in battle!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, RPG 20.2%, Swordplay 11.8% ★, Action 11.8%, Hack and Slash 9.5%
- #4 Iesabel
95% matchMostly Negative31% of 758 reviews2013
Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Action 17.6%, Indie 11.4%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #5 OmniFootman
94% 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 17.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action 11.8%, RPG 11.4%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #6 Eternal Step
93% 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: RPG 27.1%, Difficult 15.9%, Indie 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action 10.1%
- #7 Lando Me? A Hero?
92% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Dario Criscuolo
Windows · Mac
Thrown into a strange world by an angel, you’ll fight, adapt, and evolve in this action-packed roguelike. Combine insane powers, conquer new worlds with each run, and face relentless enemies. Will you rise as the hero—or fall trying?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, RPG 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Action 12.9%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #8 Heroes Swipe Right
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: One Method Monkey LLC
Windows · Mac
Heroes Swipe Right is a challenging dungeon crawler where you form your party of adventurers using a dating app, swiping left to pass on the losers and right to pair with capable allies. Every potential match comes with their strengths and quirks, many of which drastically alter the nature of the game.
Why similar: RPG 41%, Action 22.1%, Indie 17%, Procedural Generation 7.2%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #9 Dungeons of Edera
91% 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: RPG 21.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 11.3%, Roguelite 10.2%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #10 Felbound
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Poink Games
Windows
Felbound is an action roguelike with a healthy dose of RPG. Explore the abyss of an ancient temple and fight the shadows, using a combination of weapons, spells, and ephemeral blessings. Uncover a myriad of secrets, save friends, and become a powerful god of destruction!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.5%, RPG 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #11 Swordmancy
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Kacaronte
Windows
Become a Swordmancer, warriors capable of using an arsenal of living weapons to defeat their enemies. Level up, get upgrades and evolve your weapons into stronger versions in this roguelike survivor game!
Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Action 13.1%, Action RPG 12.2%, Swordplay 12.2% ★, Action Roguelike 11.6%
- #12 The Great Story of a Mighty Hero - Remastered
89% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: DeanForge
Windows
Ironic "Hack and Slash" RPG bath filled with blood and gore! Go through the wall of enemies and defeat the mighty evil to become a mighty hero!
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action 21.6%, Indie 15.9%
- #13 Soulblight
88% 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: RPG 22.5%, Action 12.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, Procedural Generation 11%, Indie 9.9%
- #14 Dreamscaper
86% matchVery Positive88% of 3,143 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, RPG 17.9%, Roguelite 16.7%, Action 11.9%, Indie 8.1%
- #15 VoidGate
87% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Version 5 Games
Windows
VoidGate is a third-person dungeon crawling action-RPG. It consists of randomly generated dungeons, lite survival elements, and permanent death.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, RPG 18%, Action RPG 11.7%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #16 Ultimate Barbarian
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: United State Machines
Windows
Fast paced 2D top-down action game, with Roguelike and RPG elements. Fight your way in the world of Barbarians, through training, quests and bloody melee skirmishes. Slain vilains and monsters, loot taverns and find treasures in lost dungeons. Hard and rewarding !
Why similar: RPG 23.3%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action 10.1%
- #17 Epic Conquest 2
84% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2020
Dev: Gaco Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!
Why similar: RPG 42%, Action 21.3%, Indie 15%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #18 The Weaponographist
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 85 reviews2015
Dev: Puuba
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Play as Doug McGrave, famous demon hunter for hire. Highest level, bestest gear, ruggedly handsome, and unrepentant jerk. For refusing to aid one stinking demon-infested town, you are immediately – and deservedly – cursed. Your powers, your wealth, and your weapons… Poof! Gone.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18.5%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #19 Wayward Souls
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Action 16.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Indie 13.3%
- #20 The Final Flame
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: The Bread Igniter
Windows
Fight your way atop the Goddess' ever changing tower to stop the world's annihilation!
Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action 14.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Action Roguelike 9.5%
- #21 DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue
82% matchVery Positive87% of 304 reviews2010
Dev: Hothead GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Join DeathSpank in the hunt for the Thongs of Virtue! Fight through all new environments and quests and collect all new weapons, armor, and loot in one of the funniest action-RPGs to date!
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Action 22.8%, Indie 15.3%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #22 Deep Dark Dungeon
82% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: GlassCats
Windows · Mac
Deep Dark Dungeon is a rogue-lite action game in which the player dives into the deep, dark depths of various dungeons filled with bad-tempered monsters that will attack them on sight.
Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action 9.7%
- #23 Lufulus' Creatures
80% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Golgedar
Windows
Develop your character in a colorful planet, Rethkor, and witness the mighty power of Lufulus.
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Action 20.9%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Indie 15.6%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #24 ElemenTale
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coffee Cat
Windows
다섯 가지 원소 마법과 정령의 힘을 조합하여 나만의 전투 스타일을 완성하는 액션 로그라이트입니다. 던전에서 획득한 재화로 파괴된 마을을 재건하고 플레이어의 능력을 강화하세요. 강력한 마법 액션과 전략적인 공물 선택, 그리고 NPC와의 상호작용을 통해 점차 강해지는 정령과 함께 최종 보스에 도전해야 합니다.
Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10%
- #25 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
79% matchMixed51% of 822 reviews2012
Dev: WizarboxPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Do you have what it takes to survive the Realms of Ancient War?Take control of a fearsome Warrior, a powerful Wizard or a Rogue, and plunge into a grand quest full of action!Key Features:The explosive Hack’n’Slash (action/role-playing game) R.A.
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action 17.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #26 Ash of the Covenant
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Divine Studios
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced action roguelike where brutal melee combat meets dangerous divine power. Accept blessings from forgotten gods, build powerful synergies, and face the hidden cost behind every gift.
Why similar: RPG 27.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Action RPG 13.1%
- #27 XO-Planets
78% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Bohfam
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Frantic rogue-lite, action platformer, and tower defense, with a little rpg elements.
Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Procedural Generation 17.9%, Action 15.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Indie 12.7%
- #28 SKIPCHASER
77% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: PonywolfPub: Ponywolf, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SKIPCHASER is a story-driven sci-fi fantasy shooter with procedural missions, deep weapon customization and action/adventure elements.
Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Action 16.9%, Indie 13.8%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #29 A Violent Revelry
76% 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: RPG 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12.9%
- #30 AeternoBlade
76% matchMixed62% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Corecell Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
AeternoBlade is a Time-Manipulation Hack-and-Slash Action-Puzzle Game. Join Freyja to take revenge on Beladim, the Lord of the Mist who destroyed her hometown and unravel the mysteries of AeternoBlade.
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Action 22.7%, Indie 17.5%, Swordplay 7.2% ★, Hack and Slash 5.2%
- #31 Animal Academy
75% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Team BPXI
Windows · Mac
Animal Academy is a rogue-lite casual game where you survive for 10 minutes with a cute hedgehog. Defeat 4 stages using a variety of weapons and skills learned from the 8 masters at the animal academy. Use the coins to strengthen the perk that can borrow the power of your masters to become stronger.
Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 10%
- #32 Smith & Dungeon: Crafting the Legendary Weapons
73% matchMixed44% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
"Smith and Dungeon" is a hack-and-slash roguelite game, where you play as a blacksmith exploring dungeons, battling monsters, collecting materials, and crafting powerful weapons!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, RPG 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Action RPG 12.5%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #33 Lone Warrior
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Noob
Windows · Mac
Lone Warrior is a fast-paced action roguelite about 1-on-1 reaction battles. Dodge enemy attacks, strike in short openings and spend the gold you keep after death to unlock new spells, stats and items.
Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Action 14.4%, Indie 10.1%
- #34 Mourn-born
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Crojoh Games
Windows
Use a customizable, futuristic sword to violently chop, crush, and slice through hordes of abominations, and replace body parts with cybernetic implants and enhanced, lab-grown organs.
Why similar: Swordplay 19.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14.6%, RPG 12.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Difficult 10.8%
- #35 The Slimeking's Tower
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 279 reviews2021
Dev: RevampedPRO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Slimeking's Tower is an action/roguelike game where you have to explore a procedural generated tower, collect over 300 different items and slay over 100 different enemies in five different gamemodes to retrieve your people's moustaches back from the Slimeking.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Action 21.8%, Indie 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #36 月牙楼风云
74% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: WnMStudio
Windows
《月牙楼风云》 is an open-world ARPG game.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Action 24.3%, Indie 18.7%, Drama 12.5%
- #37 Slay The Bigies
73% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: QuickSavePub: SA Industry
Windows
Slay The Bigies is an anime style hack'n slash action rpg game with randomized loot and inventory system.
Why similar: RPG 38%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16.3%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action RPG 6%
- #38 Sanctum Mage
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Mage Studio
Windows
《Sanctum Mage》is a magic-fantasy roguelite action-adventure game. you will: forge dynamic combat strategies, combine randomly empowered arcane blessings, and pilot enchanted war machines to break through swarms of foes.
Why similar: RPG 21.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Action RPG 13.7%, Action 11%
- #39 Ruin of the Reckless
72% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Action 19.9%, Indie 14.9%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #40 Samurado
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sasquatch B Studios
Windows
Help Samurado, a samurai avocado, seek REVENGE for his fallen family members. Hack and slash your way through HORDES of enemies to achieve higher levels of Samurai mastery and avenge your children's gruesome toast spread ending.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action 17.7%, Swordplay 17.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #41 Swordcery
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Temple Door Games
Windows
Collect a myriad of spellbound blades to defeat an otherworldly evil in this rogue-like ARPG!
Why similar: RPG 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Action RPG 12.6%
- #42 Pylon: Rogue
71% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: QuantumSquid Interactive
Windows
Take all of the combat of an Action-RPG and cram it into a non-stop action game with RPG character progression, add a bit of satire, and just one life to make it to the end, and that’s Pylon: Rogue.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Action Roguelike 28.4%, Action 15.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Indie 11.7%
- #43 7 Keys Saga
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Politebot LLC
Windows · Linux
7 Keys Saga is a top-down 2D action RPG where you embark on a quest to find seven mystical keys scattered across a dangerous world.
Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Action 20.3%, Action RPG 16.6%, Hack and Slash 11%, Top-Down 8%
- #44 Bravery: Rise of The Last Hero
71% matchMostly Negative22% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Dungeon Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bravery: Rise of the Last Hero is an action-adventure RPG. Take an adventure in a world that needs a great hero capable of defeating the greatest challenges. Be this hero.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Action 21.2%, Indie 15.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #45 妖怪俱乐部 Demon Club
70% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: chenjd
Windows
Realizing the dream of being a demon king in childhood "Demon Club" is a game based on chinese mythology. It is envisioned on an overhead continent called "ShenZhou". The player is a demon with no power.
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #46 Outrealm
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Rainbow Street Studios
Windows
Outrealm is a top-down roguelike hack and slash title. It combines traditional hack and slash gameplay with modern-day roguelike mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #47 Enoch: Underground
69% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: Unwhale Studio
Windows
Enoch – Underground is a hardcore action-RPG. The player takes control of the awakened – one of the few survivors left in the city. Lost and forgotten, he finds himself in catacombs. Without goal and without memories he starts his way through the ruins striving to find his place in this hostile world.
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Action 28%, Indie 21.5%
- #48 Fault & Fragment
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Million Machine
Windows
Fault & Fragment is a game about exploring the ghost of a world, searching for a way to lay it to rest. Travel far, contend with terrible foes, and reignite the leylines that once powered your kingdom.
Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #49 Zombie Lane Survival
69% matchNegative17% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: KILLZONE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zombie threat overtaken America. Destroy as many zombies as you can. Play for Trump and make America great again! To do this you need to develop your own tactics combining weapons, ammo types, character abilities and barricades location.
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Action 28%, Indie 21.5%
- #50 Games
67% matchNo user reviews
Pub: Actually Awesome Studios
Windows
A battle to save your friends in the most epic way.
Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #51 ReVeN: XBridge
68% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Varia Games
Windows
XBridge is a 2D shooter online game set in the SciFi ReVeN universe. Construct your own levels and share them with the world using our intuitive built-in level editor. Unlock new ships, craft weapons, armor and abilities. XBridge has everything for a casual and hardcore gaming experience!
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Action 28%, Indie 21.5%
- #52 Red Death: 8Feet
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Vg
Windows
You are one of the soldiers dispatched. Sadly, all your squad members have been wiped out, and you alone have been isolated in the dark, Zombies-ridden mountains. However, complete and report your mission for the peace of your proud homeland and the world! Good luck!
Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #53 Huge Bang Bang
67% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Palomino Studio
Windows
Huge Bang Bang Tv-Show is gathering the best Adryssis’ warriors. Create your avatars, enter the arena with your friends and join 4 versus 4 action/platforming fights.
Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #54 Chaos of East
66% matchMixed54% of 90 reviews2018
Dev: 凌剑工作室Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
《破东荒》是一款roguelike类横版动作游戏,抛弃了传统的地牢关卡形式,糅合了大量的中国元素,简单粗暴的游戏体验以及大量的游戏内容,带给玩家易上手、趣味多的直观体验。深度研究国内玩家体验偏好,打破一些传统模式,为玩家带来新奇体验。
Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Action 28%, Indie 20.8%