- #1 Astral Ascent
97% matchVery Positive95% of 8,409 reviews2023
Dev: Hibernian Workshop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Local Co-Op 15%, Magic 10.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on fast-paced, spell-based combat and vibrant pixel art in a cooperative roguelite setting.
- #2 Ember Knights
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,890 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelite 7.8%, Co-op 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelite that emphasizes tight, skill-based combat and cooperative dungeon crawling.
- #3 Heroes of Hammerwatch
96% matchVery Positive87% of 9,479 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Co-op 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that excels in cooperative play and persistent character progression similar to the Wizard of Legend experience.
- #4 One Step From Eden
95% matchVery Positive93% of 7,626 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.7%, Difficult 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed, grid-based movement with intense deck-building and spell-casting mechanics.
- #5 Wizard of Legend 2
94% matchMixed52% of 2,471 reviews2025
Dev: Dead MagePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Magic 10.9%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that evolves the original's spell-comboing combat and roguelike structure with updated visuals.
- #6 Dungreed
94% matchVery Positive93% of 9,551 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelite 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action-roguelite that captures the dungeon-crawling feel and loot-heavy progression.
- #7 Children of Morta
93% matchVery Positive88% of 22,885 reviews2019
Dev: Dead MagePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful pixel art and a strong emphasis on cooperative action and character-specific abilities.
- #8 Skul: The Hero Slayer
92% matchVery Positive93% of 57,270 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Roguelite 10.6%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast, action-packed combat with a unique system for swapping abilities that mirrors the variety of spell-casting.
- #9 Hades
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 304,571 reviews2020
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelike 13%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelite 12%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the same fluid, dash-heavy combat and top-down perspective with a focus on powerful ability synergies.
- #10 Enter the Gungeon
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,090 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell dungeon crawler that demands the same level of movement mastery and quick reflexes as Wizard of Legend.
- #11 Tiny Rogues
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,606 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Difficult 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style, top-down roguelite that prioritizes quick, intense combat encounters and build variety.
- #12 Curse of the Dead Gods
90% matchVery Positive84% of 9,135 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Difficult 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical, stamina-based combat and a top-down perspective that rewards precise movement and timing.
- #13 Dead Cells
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,919 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: While side-scrolling, it shares the same frantic pace, high-mobility combat, and deep build customization.
- #14 暖雪 Warm Snow
88% matchVery Positive93% of 38,753 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.5%, Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 17.8%, Procedural Generation 5.1%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-roguelike that focuses on fluid movement and devastating magic-based attacks.
- #15 Crawl
87% matchVery Positive95% of 7,264 reviews2017
Dev: Powerhoof
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler that excels in local multiplayer, allowing players to control the enemies against each other.
- #16 UnderMine
86% matchVery Positive90% of 9,796 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: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished dungeon crawler with roguelite elements that focuses on exploration and character upgrades.
- #17 Noita
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 87,339 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Difficult 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelike where spell-crafting and environmental interaction are central to the gameplay.
- #18 Mana Spark
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 691 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: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Local Co-Op 13%, Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, top-down roguelite that emphasizes careful positioning and precise ranged combat.
- #19 Moonlighter
84% matchVery Positive82% of 21,806 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Roguelike 13%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends dungeon-crawling action with shop management, offering a satisfying loop of combat and progression.
- #20 Vagante
84% matchVery Positive89% of 5,008 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 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: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Difficult 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, pixel-art roguelite that emphasizes exploration and deep character customization.
- #21 Streets of Rogue
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,879 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, top-down roguelite that offers immense freedom in how players approach combat and objectives.
- #22 Full Metal Furies
83% matchVery Positive91% of 2,905 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.2%, Co-op 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative action-RPG that focuses on team synergy and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #23 Revita
82% matchVery Positive81% of 2,413 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down roguelite that requires high mobility and precise shooting to survive challenging encounters.
- #24 Neon Abyss
81% matchVery Positive86% of 23,566 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, platforming-based roguelite with a heavy emphasis on loot and chaotic combat encounters.
- #25 Crypt of the NecroDancer
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,353 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Why similar: Roguelike 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Difficult 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-based dungeon crawler that requires players to move and attack in sync with the music.
- #26 Death Must Die
78% matchVery Positive90% of 21,581 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 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 32.3%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that features heavy spell-casting and high-intensity combat against massive hordes.
- #27 Caveblazers
80% matchVery Positive85% of 4,513 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: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, action-oriented roguelite that rewards players for mastering movement and combat mechanics.
- #28 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
79% matchVery Positive87% of 23,860 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative dungeon crawler that combines beat-em-up combat with roguelite progression and loot.
- #29 Bravery and Greed
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,034 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Roguelite 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative, beat-em-up style action-roguelite that focuses on fast combat and class-based abilities.
- #30 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,682 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Roguelike 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Co-op 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Roguelite 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative, Zelda-inspired dungeon crawler that focuses on puzzle-solving and combat.
- #31 Neophyte
75% matchVery Positive90% of 671 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Magic 17.2%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #32 Dungeon Souls
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Roguelike 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelite 8%
- #33 Barony
75% matchVery Positive91% of 15,105 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.7 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: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Roguelike 11%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
- #34 Hero Siege
77% matchMixed67% of 46,824 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #35 Moon Hunters
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,211 reviews2016
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.3%
- #36 An Amazing Wizard
72% matchVery Positive85% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelike 15.6%, Magic 14.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #37 Hammerwatch
74% matchVery Positive89% of 6,501 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 25.8%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
- #38 Legend of Dungeon
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,638 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Local Co-Op 17%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #39 StormEdge
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 217 reviews2024
Dev: Shieldbreaking GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Roguelite 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #40 Voidigo
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,828 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Local Co-Op 24%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #41 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
73% matchVery Positive82% of 5,148 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelike 13%, Action 6%, 2D 4.3%
- #42 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
70% matchVery Positive83% of 6,207 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelike 13.1%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Roguelite 9%
- #43 Son of a Witch
73% matchVery Positive86% of 434 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Roguelike 9.1%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #44 Spell Disk
70% matchVery Positive89% of 967 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Roguelite 11%
- #45 Abandoned Archive
68% matchVery Positive93% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: Vedal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Abandoned Archive is a fantasy, spell-casting, rogue-like, featuring a wide variety of relics, a unique spell-upgrading system, with compelling and engaging bosses. Each floor is filled with items and mysteries for the player to uncover; what will you discover in the Abandoned Archive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Magic 12%
- #46 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
74% matchMixed63% of 2,363 reviews2018
Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Co-op 10.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #47 Risk of Rain (2013)
72% matchVery Positive93% of 29,814 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelike 19.4%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Difficult 6.6%
- #48 TEMPLE of RUBBO
71% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced co-op dungeon crawler for up to four players! 🏛️ Fight enemies and collect loot through 16 floors of caves, sewers, dungeons and hell to rescue an ancient wizard and regain your humanity.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #49 Nuclear Throne
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,623 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelike 19.5%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Difficult 9.7%
- #50 Labyrinth Legend
71% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Shinobi Games
Windows · Mac
Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #51 Book of Demons
69% matchVery Positive91% of 9,468 reviews2018
Dev: Thing Trunk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.8%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 5%, Action 4.2%
- #52 Chronicon
68% matchVery Positive94% of 9,645 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Magic 9.1%
- #53 Hyper Light Drifter
69% matchVery Positive93% of 18,790 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.2%, Difficult 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #54 Rogue Legacy 2
67% matchVery Positive91% of 15,018 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 19.6%, Difficult 16.6%, Action 8.6%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #55 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
65% matchVery Positive94% of 35,345 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Action 6.2%
- #56 Rabbit and Steel
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 11,216 reviews2024
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Co-op 15.6%, Roguelike 15.4%, Local Co-Op 14%, Difficult 10%
- #57 Wandersong
67% matchVery Positive95% of 3,876 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Adventure 56%, Indie 31.1%, 2D 12.9%
- #58 Magicraft
64% matchVery Positive93% of 16,515 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelike 18.2%, Magic 15.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, Procedural Generation 6.2%
- #59 Catacomb Kids
69% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Roguelite 16.1%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Difficult 5.1%
- #60 Shape of Dreams
63% matchVery Positive90% of 19,399 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Magic 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Co-op 10.9%