- #1 Wyvia
97% matchVery Positive96% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dragons 15.6% ★, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, JRPG 10.3%, 2.5D 10.3%
- #2 Wigmund
96% matchVery Positive81% of 735 reviews2022
Dev: The Scholastics
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Defeat the evil Antiochus as you fight his malefic servants in this open-world fantasy action RPG with a unique, real-time combat game-play. Crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions and many other things are at hand.
Why similar: Dragons 24.8% ★, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, Open World 9.6%
- #3 The Rangers In The South
95% matchVery Positive83% of 798 reviews2025
Dev: DPA Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Purge the lands in this 2.5D HD Pixelart RogueLike ARPG! Create hundreds of characters with unique strategies and abilities, face hordes of enemies, explore different biomes, procedurally generated dungeons, and obtain unique items!
Why similar: 2.5D 18.1%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, JRPG 14.2%, Character Customization 10.2%, Open World 9.5%
- #4 Dungeons & Darkness
96% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Dragons 16.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.2%, RPG 11.8%, Magic 11.7%
- #5 9th Dawn Remake
94% matchVery Positive86% of 518 reviews2024
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, 2.5D 13.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Open World 9%
- #6 Naxia
94% matchMixed56% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Infinite8
Windows
Naxia is a brainchild of old school action-RPGs and modern rogue-lites, which means you get to explore a procedurally generated world and master your guardian’s fighting abilities to help them save Naxia from threats far beyond their wildest expectations.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Action RPG 24.3%, RPG 7.2%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #7 Feeble Origins: Path of a Hero
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Wasatch Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic fantasy adventure set in a hand-crafted, small open world. With grandpa’s old blade, you'll go on quests to secure the forest, hunt for upgrades in caves, and delve into old tombs as you uncover the plot threatening the village. Rise to become the hero the town never expected to show up.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Action RPG 13.9%, Character Customization 11.1%, Magic 10.7%
- #8 Dungeon Mage
91% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 15.2%, Top-Down 9.1%, Magic 8.5%
- #9 Dragon Extinction
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Xefier Games Inc.
Windows
Enter a fantasy world where humanity has brought dragons to the brink of extinction. This ARPG features hundreds of unique items, crafting and procedural dungeons.
Why similar: Dragons 23.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Action RPG 13.9%, Character Customization 10.1%
- #10 Pale Coins
90% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, Open World 12.5%, Character Customization 12.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #11 Nordicandia
91% matchMixed68% of 631 reviews2022
Dev: Garden of Dreams
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A semi-idle action RPG with a deep and unique crafting system. Collect epic loot, craft and merge items, and level up your character to beat the World Bosses!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, 2.5D 16.7%, Action RPG 15%, Magic 9.7%
- #12 Exiled Kingdoms
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, RPG 20.6%, Open World 20.2%, Action RPG 8.8%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #13 Dragonpath
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Ebonscale Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!
Why similar: Dragons 19.4% ★, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 12.5%
- #14 Ortharion : The Last Battle
86% matchMixed67% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Ortharion project
Windows
Ortharion: The Last Battle is a hack'n slash RPG that immerses you in a medieval fantasy world full of secrets. Customize your hero by combining classes, equipment and spells to create unique synergies to face formidable bosses to prove your strength.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 9.3%, Exploration 8%, Magic 7.2%
- #15 Gedonia
86% matchVery Positive87% of 3,849 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.
Why similar: Dragons 31.7% ★, Open World 16%, Character Customization 13.7%, Magic 13.4%, RPG 8.8%
- #16 Dungeons of Sundaria
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Character Customization 13.2%, RPG 8.3%
- #17 Sea Fantasy
84% matchVery Positive87% of 572 reviews2025
Dev: METASLA
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Save the world by fishing! This is a brand new action RPG game where you stand on an adventure to fish the Sea'Az, the marine life of this world, in a vast pixel world. This is not a peaceful fishing game. The destruction of the world is imminent....
Why similar: JRPG 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action RPG 14%, Open World 12.6%, Character Customization 11.3%
- #18 WeakWood Throne
87% matchMixed60% of 77 reviews2018
Dev: waterxmelonPub: Drageus Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
WeakWood Throne is a 2D Action RPG with the open world. In the story you will find out what happened in the WickWood Kingdom; why its inhabitants get poorer every day, and soldiers-beasts wander on their fields; what's wrong with the new king, and how to dethrone him.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 14.9%, Open World 13%, Magic 12.5%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #19 Philna Fantasy
84% matchMixed58% of 538 reviews2026
Dev: Sailike GamePub: Anotherindie
Windows
Philna Fantasy is a classic pixel action RPG where you explore diverse regions, battle through dungeons, solve puzzles, craft gear, and collect adorable pets. Choose your class, discover powerful loot, and fight back against the invading shadow.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, RPG 17.8%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 7.5%
- #20 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
82% matchVery Positive93% of 532 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action RPG 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, RPG 8.4%
- #21 Ruins of Albion
83% matchVery Positive87% of 304 reviews2021
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, 2.5D 18.2%, Magic 14.2%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #22 Katana Dragon: Chapter 1
81% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Tsunoa Games
Windows · Linux
An action, adventure & dungeon exploration RPG, where you play as the ninjas Shin & Nobi in their quest to save the world of Sogen!
Why similar: Dragons 27.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, Top-Down 9.4%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #23 Eternium
80% matchVery Positive82% of 4,363 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Top-Down 12.5%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 9.1%
- #24 The 4th Coming
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Dialsoft
Windows
Embark on an epic MMORPG adventure in The 4th Coming! Inspired by classics like Diablo and Ultima Online. The action of the game takes place in a medieval-fantasy world where the player plays a character with his characteristics, skills, spells and equipments.
Why similar: Dragons 20.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 10.6%, Character Customization 10.4%
- #25 Hammerwatch II
81% matchMixed62% of 2,198 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Dragons 16.8% ★, Action RPG 14.5%, Character Customization 12.1%
- #26 Ancient Kingdoms
78% matchVery Positive89% of 270 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient Pixels
Windows · Linux
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players. Choose your class, gear up, and craft your own legend!
Why similar: Dragons 26.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Action RPG 16%, Open World 9.9%, Exploration 8.6%
- #27 Indemon Tales
79% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 9%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #28 Prodigal
78% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Action RPG 17.2%, Top-Down 11%, Magic 10.7%, Exploration 7.6%
- #29 Bygone Dreams: Prophecy
76% matchVery Positive87% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: Prime Time
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.8%, Magic 17%, RPG 15.7%, Fantasy 9.7%, 3D 8.3%
- #30 Dungeon Mori
76% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: FilthyDrawingsPub: Updog Software
Windows
Explore Dungeons, find loot, customize your character and face monsters! A Dungeon Crawling adventure featuring a choice based exploration and visual character customization!
Why similar: Dragons 26.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, JRPG 20.5%, Character Customization 14%, RPG 7.1%
- #31 Visions of Mana
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,602 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 30.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 10.6%, Magic 9.9%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #32 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
79% matchMixed69% of 714 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Character Customization 12.9%, Magic 7.6%
- #33 Dangerous Lands - Magic and RPG
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Sabrina Aridi
Windows
Watch out! You are in Dangerous Lands, where monsters and magic can be found everywhere. Fight with monsters through the entire land. Use your sword and combine with your magic to obliterate all enemies in your way.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action RPG 17.8%, Open World 14.4%, Magic 9.8%, RPG 7.3%
- #34 Glyde The Dragon™: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive89% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: Valefor Games Ltd.
Windows
A standalone action adventure game where you play as a dragon! Use 8 elemental forms with more than 60 different abilities to defeat your foes! Explore the environment, collect crystals, complete puzzles and save other dragons!
Why similar: Dragons 53.2% ★, Fantasy 10.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Magic 6.1%, 3D 5.7%
- #35 Ortharion project
77% matchMixed64% of 153 reviews2020
Dev: Ortharion project
Windows
Come discover the world of Ortharion! Improve your character by collecting many spells of different qualities in order to defeat your opponents or by discovering many secrets, with puzzles and parkour.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action RPG 20.2%, Magic 12.9%, Top-Down 11.4%, RPG 8.5%
- #36 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
74% matchVery Positive88% of 48,202 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Dragons 19.6% ★, Open World 14.8%, Character Customization 14.4%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 9.6%
- #37 Powerlust
73% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action RPG 20.9%, Open World 14.2%, RPG 8.6%
- #38 Airoheart
75% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.8%, Open World 19.2%, Top-Down 14.6%, RPG 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #39 Nakuma
71% matchVery Positive90% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Vision Interactive
Windows
Nakuma is a singleplayer RPG with focus on grinding for gear and experience points. Obtain a variety of magical spells, upgrade your gear and invest stat-points as you progress!
Why similar: Action RPG 25%, RPG 17.3%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Magic 9.3%
- #40 Secrets of Grindea
69% matchVery Positive89% of 8,501 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Ferrets
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Why similar: JRPG 19.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Character Customization 13.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #41 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
73% matchVery Positive87% of 755 reviews2017
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.8%, Open World 19.5%, Top-Down 14.7%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 13.2%
- #42 9th Dawn II
73% matchVery Positive82% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, RPG 20.9%, Action RPG 20.7%, Open World 14.6%, Adventure 9.3%
- #43 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 39.2%, Top-Down 17.9%, 3D 9.5%, Colorful 8.9%, Action 8%
- #44 Silent Hope
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?
Why similar: JRPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 7%
- #45 Nasty Rogue
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 14%, Magic 11.5%, Open World 11.3%
- #46 Megania Online
72% matchMixed48% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Ángel PoncePub: Megania Online
Windows · Linux
Megania online is a fantasy medieval world set in the Age of Dragons. Many adventures and puzzles await you, but you will also have to face players in clan wars, mythological creatures, monster raids, powerful final bosses ...
Why similar: Dragons 25.8% ★, Hack and Slash 21.6%, 2.5D 19%, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 8.4%
- #47 Afallon
68% matchVery Positive80% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.3%, Character Customization 14.2%, Open World 10.8%, Magic 10.3%, RPG 9%
- #48 Dungeons of Edera
70% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 13%, Action 6.3%
- #49 A Quest That Became Legend
68% matchVery Positive84% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Neon Light Studio
Windows
A Quest That Became Legend is a game inspired by old school RPG classics, with turn based combat and an open world environment. Set out on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Dragons 18.9% ★, Character Customization 13.4%, Open World 11.2%, Magic 8.7%
- #50 Striving for Light
67% 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 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #51 Songbringer
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2017
Dev: Wizard Fu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Action RPG 19.3%, Open World 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #52 Svarog's Dream
66% matchVery Positive90% of 802 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Action RPG 23%, Open World 21.1%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, RPG 12.2%, Exploration 11.7%
- #53 Eternal Edge+ Prologue
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,011 reviews2022
Dev: Righteous Weasel GamesPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Eternal Edge + is a casual Action-Adventure role-playing game following Cross, an Age-old warrior who is trying to wake his lost Wife from an Eternal slumber. Only together can they defeat the Skeleton King.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.1%, Character Customization 19%, Open World 14.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #54 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
64% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Action RPG 17.2%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Character Customization 10.3%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #55 Anima: Gate of Memories
70% matchMixed68% of 764 reviews2016
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: JRPG 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Character Customization 11.9%, Open World 10.7%
- #56 Monomyth
65% matchVery Positive92% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Action RPG 20.5%, Character Customization 15.5%, Open World 14.8%, RPG 7.5%
- #57 Dread Delusion
64% 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: Open World 18.6%, Magic 15.4%, Character Customization 13.9%, RPG 11.5%, Exploration 10%
- #58 Divinia Chronicles: Relics of Gan-Ti
67% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Team Monkey
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fan made Retro-RPG developed with the Source Engine. Explore Orio Island, gain the trust of the elemental god fairies and wield their magical powers to save the Divine Tree from the Relics of Gan-Ti.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.6%, Open World 19%, Fantasy 10.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #59 Kandria
67% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Shirakumo Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action RPG 19.6%, Open World 18.5%, Exploration 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%