Games like Bound to Rot

Enter dangerous adventures. Risk what you carry. Escape with power… or leave it behind. Two obstinate races, their intellects ascended yet unyielding, waged a war of unimaginable scale known as The Deception War. In its wake, entire civilizations were erased, leaving behind only fragments of their power, scattered and forgotten across the universe. These remnants are now known as the Lost Relics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Relics.

IDLE. UPGRADE. DOMINATE. BreakEven is an idle ARPG for people who love the loop: kill, loot, upgrade, hit harder, repeat. The combat runs itself while you make the decisions that matter, what to equip, where to spec, which build to chase. Step away and your hero keeps fighting. Come back and there's always one more upgrade waiting. It plays like an action RPG and respects your time like an id… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BreakEven - Idle.

Lootspire is a co-op roguelite dungeon crawler for 1–4 players. Climb procedurally generated spire floors, gear up with loot that transforms your abilities, and see how deep your party can push before the ever-escalating danger overwhelms you. Gear Changes Everything Equipment isn't just stat sticks. Items alter how your abilities behave through a tag-based modifier system — a single piece of gea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lootspire.

We Die BelowWe Die Below is a brutal co-op dungeon crawler for 1–4 players. Select your class, manage your kit, and descend into shifting hellscapes where the environment is as hostile as the things living in it. Every objective is a gamble, and the exit is never a given. The Pressure IncreasesThe deeper you go, the more the world reacts. Enemies become faster and more aggressive the longer you l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Die Below.

Voxel Delvers is a cooperative action dungeon crawler for 1-4 players. Descend into procedurally generated crypts, caves, castles, and forests. Battle hordes of undead, outmaneuver deadly bosses, and claim powerful loot as you push ever deeper. Choose Your DelverFour distinct classes with unique playstyles and abilities: Theron — The stalwart defender. Taunt enemies, raise your shield, and pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Delvers.

The Factory Never Sleeps. The Market Never Waits. The Dark Never Forgives. Step into a world where industrial engineering meets high-fantasy danger. In this unique hybrid of automation and extraction, you are not just a survivor—you are the architect of an empire. From the first click of a pickaxe to the hum of a fully automated golem workshop, your journey is one of constant growth, tactical risk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FORJ.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The sun sets on Wen, hopefully it's not the last time. Wardens of Wen is a top-down wave-survival pixel ARPG set in a dark medieval fantasy world. Each Warden has a unique build and ability set. Choose your Warden and survive!  Depending on your starting difficulty, your starting Round might change, normally you will start at Round 1, Wave 1. Defeating each wave will reward yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardens of Wen.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 73 reviews

STEEL THYSELF, AND DESCEND!The servants of T̴̨̈́h̴̛͉e̷̦͌ ̷̡́I̷̫̐ń̵̦v̸̢̈́e̷͇͐r̷̩͋ẗ̷͈́ḛ̸̽d̵̬̆ ̵̀ͅT̶̖̈́o̵͎͋w̶̹̾e̸͎͊r̷̬͝ venture forth each night, dragging the meek and fearful from their homes down into the Tower's abyssal depths, never to return. It is up to you to brave the dangers beneath the earth. Up to you to slay those behind the horror. To descend ever deeper... INTO EVIL. More than j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO EVIL.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

87% User Score Based on 279 reviews

Crawl to the top of the Tower of Kalemonvo, a hardcore isometric ARPG experience with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists, scavenge for magical items, use powerful spells and customize your stats and skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Kalemonvo.

All endgame. No filler. Mutagenic is a hack-and-slash ARPG built from the ground up around what keeps you playing, not what keeps you waiting. There's no 40-hour campaign standing between you and the build you want to make. Shape your character from the ground up with a massive passive tree offering thousands of potential builds. Combine and refine your abilities through a vast library of active… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutagenic 2.

Endgame-first ARPG: Conquer infinite dungeons, master deep loot, and dominate leaderboards. Built for grinders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Hunt.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

68% User Score Based on 405 reviews

Raiders of Blackveil is a Top-Down, pulse-pounding Multiplayer Roguelite ARPG with MOBA inspired characters, and a couple of extraction elements. You will be: Beating up bad guys Looting everything you see while trying to bring it back home safely Creating Unique and Overpowered builds through a deep Class Perk System Pushing Higher Difficulties for better Loot Hanging out at your home… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raiders of Blackveil.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

59% User Score Based on 1,365 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 13 reviews

Vikings: Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vikings: Wolves of Midgard.

Enter the Isle. Escape with your soul.Mage Escape 2000 is a top-down, co-op extraction action RPG where up to sixteen banished mages dive into the shattered afterlife — part Diablo-style dungeon crawler, part high-stakes extraction run, all intense PvPvE chaos. Every raid drops you onto the Cursed Isle, a collapsing realm filled with monsters, traps, and rival players hunting for the same relics … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage Escape 2000.

Descend through deadly procedural dungeons, claim powerful loot, and decide how deep you're willing to risk it all in this dark fantasy action RPG roguelite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwright.

The Dark West is an Action RPG set in a cursed frontier where power always comes at a cost. An occult west lies under a sun that refuses to rise. The land bears the wretched marks of what people wanted and what they were willing to do for it. Choose characters shaped by difficult pasts. Faith still has a say. Damnation does too. Violence settles most questions, and the rest are answered by choice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark West.

Ascend the Tower. Shape Your Fate. Defy Edroseph.Edroseph’s Tower is a turn-based dark fantasy roguelike where every decision matters. Climb a constantly shifting tower, build powerful synergies, and face brutal encounters in a world that adapts to your choices. No two runs are ever the same — and not every path leads to survival. A Tower That Evolves With You / map / rooms] The Tower is no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edroseph's Tower.

Tactical, turn-based combatFight on a grid where positioning decides everything. Manage action and movement points, exploit line of sight, and place your units before each fight. Every spell carries an element — Fire, Water, Earth, Air — and striking a status of another element detonates it into a reaction: steam bursts, landslides, spreading burns, drained action points. Six reactions, and they c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vicelock - Tactical Roguelite RPG.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

85% User Score Based on 1,672 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Clock.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

74% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 10 reviews

The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Play as a ronin during Japan's Meiji Restoration in the volatile Rokkotsu Pass. The swordsmith Dojima falls into debt and his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral. Help repay the debt by crafting swords by day and exploring the mysterious, twisting dungeons of the Ipponmatsu Cave for valuable materials at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 1,137 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

In a world ravaged by dragons, play as four heroes, solo or multiplayer, and fight hordes of enemies, adapt your build with the unique Ancestral Grid system, improve your city, and share it with your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonkin: The Banished.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

75% User Score Based on 80 reviews

3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges. Explore millions of possibilities in hero builds with 800+ item definitions and 30+ random modifiers. Discover a profound sense of progression through +50 hours of gameplay by acquiring quality loot.Features Mouse only mode (single handed, support… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malignant Survivors.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 2,865 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 35 reviews

The Victor Vran: Overkill Edition includes the fully updated Victor Vran, the expansive Fractured Worlds & the legendary Motörhead: Through The Ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victor Vran.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

62% User Score Based on 1,005 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 11 reviews

Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land. Explore handcrafted dungeons, fight a terrifying cadre of mystical and monstrous enemies, grab valuable loot and recover fallen heroes to expand your roster of available warriors. Each play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blightbound.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

83% User Score Based on 2,435 reviews

Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarven Realms.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 138,617 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

Download Path of Exile on PS4. Earn devastating skills and valuable items as you fight your way through the dark continent of Wraeclast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Exile.

Enter the Cursed Worlds Curse of the Night is a fast-paced 3D co-op action roguelite for 1–4 players where you clear cursed rooms, fight waves of monsters, collect scrolls, abilities, and equippable loot, and decide when to extract before the curse becomes too strong. Each fight starts a timer The longer you stay in combat, the stronger the enemies become. Push deeper through 1–20 rooms for b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Night.

The Ancient Lands Have Been Taken Over by Creatures!! The ancient lands are no longer silent… creatures lurk around every corner, carrying the traces of a forgotten catastrophe. In this merciless realm where every death is a new beginning, every step you take pulls you deeper into the chaos. Grow stronger, adapt, master different combat styles, and push your limits to survive. Because in this plac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladebound.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

79% User Score Based on 1,373 reviews

Will you climb the tower, no matter the cost, to get everything you desire?Blending Vampire Survivors' and Diablo's hack-and-slash action, roguelite survivor elements, and loot-based mechanics, Tower of Babel is a single-player action-RPG experience. UPGRADE WITH WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENTBattle relentless waves of enemies, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Become stronger with new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

63% User Score Based on 87 reviews

You’re held prisoner by the hideous Lich, who captured you during his expansion wars and locked you up for eternity in his fortress with the other outcasts. With no name, no past, and left to rot in a place of death and damnation, you have one goal: survive... and escape. Advance through different rooms in this horrific citadel, face the enemies that block your way, and keep on your path to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fortress.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

An isometric co-op PvE multiplayer survival horror game. It's 1998, and an ancient curse has been unleashed, trapping everyone on Mt. Bisik. When a mysterious fog appeared, people started hearing whispers and seeing monsters. Fight, explore, solve puzzles, and figure out a way to escape... together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper Mountain Outbreak.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 201 reviews

A Galaxy of LootVenture deep into the Astroloot Sector, a vast and enigmatic sci-fi expanse filled with dark secrets, lost treasures and relentless foes. Every step forward uncovers new dangers and greater rewards. Obliterate anything in your path, level up, and claim every piece of loot you can carry. All in a cozy, stress-free walking simulator infused with deep ARPG mechanics. Infinite Build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astroloot.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

58% User Score Based on 3,111 reviews

Enter the Overgrowth, a new land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore massive biomes, defeat brutal monsters, create new builds, survive the mysterious Crowns and overthrow the almighty Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Light Breaker.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

74% User Score Based on 122,329 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 8 reviews

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 features a brand new campaign with six acts, 100 distinct environments, 600 monsters and 100 bosses. ![MonkGamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Exile 2.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

77% User Score Based on 325 reviews

Survival ARPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world. Build a base, gear up, and fight to survive as you chase better loot and stronger enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Map.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

73% User Score Based on 80 reviews

DunHero is Fantasy Action Roguelite with RPG mechanics Choose a hero to start your journey in different worlds. Each hero has different starting items and strengths. The deeper you go, the more items you will find to help you and the stronger you will become. There is always something new waiting for you in Dunhero - such as a trader, a powerful item or a powerful enemy. DunHero in a nu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DunHero.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

84% User Score Based on 429 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

Bravery and Greed is an action-packed brawler/platformer for up to four players boasting hi-bit pixel art, roguelike elements, a deep combat system and many game modes for coop and versus fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bravery and Greed.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

82% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

A rogue-lite hack'n'slash rushing head first into battle! Crawl through dungeons, gain new gear, experiment with perks and slay the foul beings blocking your way. Become a reanimated skeleton and ascend from the gloomy depths to settle a deadly grudge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletal Avenger.

What We Carry is a dark, gothic strategy RPG where you can only see yourself. Walk a brave path through an unseen world, face random event cards, and survive the weight of every choice you make—if you can carry it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What We Carry.

Void Dungeon brings you a 2D Action RPG with intense hack & slash combat, deep character options, and unyielding enemies, which you can face solo or with up to 4 friends. Oh, and quirky costumes. Because it’s better to look good when the void consumes you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Dungeon.

Galactic Realms: Quest for the Forgotten is a first-person, 1–4 player co-op dungeon crawler and PvE-only extraction RPG where dark fantasy collides with forgotten technology. Gear up in a shared, persistent underground realm, then descend into an ever-changing dimensional rift dungeon powered by the Galactic Grid Matrix™, a modular system that stitches handcrafted zones into new layouts ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Realms: Quest for the Forgotten.

Sand in your lungs. Scrap in your pack. Storm at your back. The wreck is half buried. Wind's picking up. Your pack's almost full... but there's a sealed compartment you haven't cracked yet. Open it and you might find xenotech worth a week of runs. Or you might find nothing, and the storm catches you carrying a full pack you'll never get home. This is the scavenger's life. A desert planet tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shifting Sands.

RUINER 2 evolves the cult-classic top-down shooter into a deep, systems-driven Action RPG. Return to the industrial hellscapes of Rengkok and the wasteland beyond with unique playable Shells and a combat style defined by your choices. RUINER 2 evolves the fight, but the formula remains the same. The opponents are still savage. The crowd still closes in. The only way is still through. Stop killing,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUINER 2.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

81% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Ketz: Galactic Overlords is a roguelite RPG bullet heaven with a universe blending Science and Fantasy, where you challenge the dark forces that disrupt the galactic balance on the planet Ketz. Witness the deep stories of Galactic Leaders who oppose the disruption of galactic balance and support you with various blessings. Discover the dynamic connections between them and uncover the mysterious se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ketz: Galactic Overlords.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

91% User Score Based on 462 reviews

Roadmap After the initial Early Access release, we have already published two major updates - Celestial Weave (v0.2) and The Bells Toll (v0.3). Our next big update - Mines of Sanctora - is scheduled to release somewhere during Q3 2025 and will bring a new playable character, a new region, and many changes to combat and gameplay systems in general. About the GameDie. Adapt. Strike back. Hereti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heretical.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 2,451 reviews

He is coming is a rougelike autobattler where you have to collect and combine powerful items in order to defeat the demon king and his minions. Upgrade your weapon, discover hidden treasures and survive, because whether you're prepared or not, He is coming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He is Coming.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 55 reviews

No rigid classes You can create your own class, nothing is locked, feel free to play as a fire mage wielding a two handed sword or a necro archer.Tons of masteries and skills There is a vast number of options to choose from when it comes to spells, weapons, abilities and masteries. You can create a ton of builds and constantly find new ways of crushing your enemies!Old school action RPG hack and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Powerlust.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 21,610 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 13 reviews

For The King is a turn based roguelike, RPG that can be played solo or cooperatively online and features strategic adventuring, turn based combat, and persistent choices. Players must survive cunning enemies and creatures, wicked weather and brutal traps in their quest to solve the mysterious death of the king and bring order to the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For The King.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

83% User Score Based on 123 reviews

Striving for Light is a rogue-lite ARPG where you utilise a unique infinite expanding skilltree to fight your way through the darkness, striving for light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Striving for Light.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 62,868 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

The Ancestral Edition includes the Darkest Dungeon core game plus the following content packs: The Crimson Court, The Shieldbreaker and The Color of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon.