Games like We Who Are About To Die
by Jordy Lakiere
The Ultimate Gladiator Simulator. Fight & strategize through spectacles and arenas. Rise from slave to Champion and earn your freedom or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and unique physics simulated combat. Those who are about to die, I salute you!
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$14.99Space Gladiators
Mar 10 · Blobfish
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
ActionIndieRogueliteHand-drawn2D2D PlatformerAction RoguelikeDifficultSingleplayerPerma Death👍 426
$14.99Gladiator Guild Manager
Jun 22 · Entertainment Forge
Both: Medieval · Roguelite
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Auto BattlerStrategyManagementRPGTacticalStrategy RPGMedievalBuildingRogueliteTactical RPG👍 3,808
$24.99SULFUR
Oct 28 · Perfect Random
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Early AccessGun CustomizationStylizedRogueliteBoomer ShooterExtraction ShooterFPSDungeon CrawlerDifficultShooter👍 9,653
-80%$1.59Mortal Glory
Jan 29 · Redbeak Games
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Turn-Based TacticsRoguelikeOld SchoolManagementTurn-Based CombatRogueliteTactical RPGTurn-Based StrategyDifficultRetro👍 553
$19.99SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Mar 15 · Flow Fire Games
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Top-Down ShooterRogueliteIndieActionAction RoguelikeOnline Co-OpDifficultCo-opTwin Stick ShooterShooter👍 10,110
$4.99Just King
Dec 19 · VISH
Both: Roguelite
Just King is an action auto-battler with roguelike elements. Assemble your party to venture into different lands fighting fearsome kings and their deadly armies. Use your loot to hire and upgrade mighty heroes... or the bard.
RogueliteStrategyAuto BattlerArena ShooterTacticalRoguelikeDeckbuildingAction RoguelikeIndieAction RPG👍 1,362
-70%$5.99Ring of Pain
Oct 15 · Simon Boxer, Twice Different
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.
Dungeon CrawlerCard GameRogueliteTurn-BasedRoguelikeDifficultDarkStrategyRPGStylized👍 3,261
-40%$7.79Odinfall
Mar 11 · Ember Paw Games
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
Ragnarok was just the beginning… of the end! Odinfall is a Viking-themed, rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through procedurally generated levels, upgrade your character, modify your weapons and take down robotic Norse gods to earn your freedom!
Early AccessRoguelitePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultBullet HellActionTop-Down ShooterShoot 'Em UpAction Roguelike👍 193
$24.99Astral Ascent
Nov 14 · Hibernian Workshop
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
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.
Action RoguelikeRogueliteHack and SlashIndieAtmosphericReplay ValueDifficultStory RichAnimeHand-drawn👍 5,410
$19.99Curse of the Dead Gods
Feb 23 · Passtech Games
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
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.
Action RoguelikeIsometricDark FantasyRogueliteDifficultActionRoguelikeSouls-likeFightingDungeon Crawler👍 7,808
$6.99Dungeon No Dungeon
Nov 19 · 302 Studio
Both: Roguelite
Dungeon No Dungeon is a turn-based roguelike game with a unique hand-drawn art style, with a strategy system based around body parts that you've likely never encountered before.
IndieRogueliteStrategyDark FantasyRPGRoguelikeEarly AccessDungeon CrawlerFantasyDark👍 426
$14.99Ziggurat
Oct 23 · Milkstone Studios
Both: Roguelite
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
RogueliteActionShooterFPSAction RoguelikeFirst-PersonProcedural GenerationMagicRoguelikeDungeon Crawler👍 2,835
-40%$14.99Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Oct 9 · Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Both: Roguelite
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Turn-Based TacticsRogueliteTurn-Based StrategyTactical RPGJRPGRoguelikeStrategyTurn-Based CombatTop-DownGrid-Based Movement👍 1,299
$19.99Warriors: Rise to Glory
Jan 20 · Gavra Games
Both: Roguelite · Medieval
In this rogue-lite turn-based RPG, you create a bloodline of gladiators, fight online with or against your friends in the arena, decide the fate of your fallen rivals, and bring honor, wealth, and the spoils of war to improve your legacy.
StrategyMultiplayerRPGTurn-BasedMemesRogueliteOnline Co-OpMedievalCharacter CustomizationCasual👍 849
$9.99Hyperspace Dogfights
May 14 · Sleeper Games
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
RogueliteLootBullet HellSci-fiColorfulPixel GraphicsDifficultFast-PacedRoguelikeShoot 'Em Up👍 116
$11.99Mana Spark
Sep 27 · BEHEMUTT, Kishimoto Studios
Both: Roguelite · Difficult
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.
Action RoguelikeSouls-likeRogueliteDungeon CrawlerRoguelikeDifficultAction RPG2DProcedural GenerationRPG👍 478
$29.99Rotwood
Mar 3 · Klei Entertainment
Both: Roguelite
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashRogueliteBeat 'em upPvERoguelikeFamily FriendlyRPG2DAction👍 7,460
$19.99SYNTHETIK 2
Nov 11 · Flow Fire Games
Both: Roguelite
SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!
Early AccessRogueliteTop-Down ShooterAction RoguelikeTwin Stick ShooterModdableTop-DownShooterPerma DeathCharacter Customization👍 3,202
$15.99Gladio Mori
5 days ago · Plebeian Studio
Both: Physics · Medieval
Gladio Mori is a physics-driven gladiator fighting game with no health bars. Stab on arteries, pierce vital organs and cut off limbs. Build your own movesets, paint your fighter and battle friends online with cross-play.
PhysicsSwordplayGoreMedievalModdableRealisticHistoricalHack and SlashMartial Arts3D Fighter👍 1,177
$19.99He is Coming
Jul 17 · Chronocle
Both: Roguelite
Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.
StrategyRoguelikeRogueliteDungeon CrawlerFantasyRPGCard GameDeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderMultiplayer👍 3,837
-60%$4.79Mortal Glory 2
Mar 4 · Redbeak Games
Both: Roguelite
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Turn-Based TacticsRoguelikeOld SchoolTurn-Based CombatParty-Based RPGManagementRogueliteReplay ValueTactical RPGRetro👍 296
$11.99Swords and Sandals Immortals
Mar 9 · Whiskeybarrel Studios
Both: Roguelite
Gladiator! Grab your sword, equip your sandals and take on the world in multiplayer Swords and Sandals! Brutal turn-based combat where gladiators can lose limbs, wield guitars and yell so loudly enemy heads will fall off. This is the most fun you'll ever have in the arena!
Turn-Based Combat2D FighterPvPTurn-Based TacticsRPGStrategy RPGTactical RPGTurn-Based StrategyRoguelikeRoguelite👍 1,056
$19.99Super Fantasy Kingdom
Oct 24 · Super Fantasy Games
Both: Roguelite
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
StrategyRoguelikeRogueliteFantasyRPGCard GameDeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderTurn-Based CombatCard Battler👍 5,630
-30%$17.49Windblown
Oct 24 · Motion Twin
Both: Roguelite
A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.
Action RoguelikeHack and SlashOnline Co-OpRogueliteCombatMetroidvaniaFast-PacedDark FantasyEarly AccessAction👍 9,070
-30%$13.99Ancient Dungeon
Nov 3 · Eric Thullen
Both: Roguelite
Ancient Dungeon VR is a fast-paced roguelite dungeon crawler built for VR. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, slash enemies, collect loot, and unlock upgrades in immersive physics-based combat. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.
VRDungeon CrawlerAdventureRoguelikeActionIndieRogueliteRPGVoxelEarly Access👍 1,612
$9.25Mirror of Heaven
Jun 1 · EnjoyPlay Ltd
Both: Roguelite
The Qi has awakened demons, they wreak havoc on our world. You traverse ancient realms with the aid of the "Kunlun Mirror," embarking on a journey of cultivation and acension to gods.
RogueliteAction RoguelikeBeat 'em upAction-AdventureHack and SlashActionDungeon CrawlerMartial ArtsRoguelikeMythology👍 995
$11.99Crafty Survivors
May 16 · Flannel Bear Games
Both: Roguelite
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Action RPGAction RoguelikeRogueliteRoguelikeBullet HeavenBullet HellCraftingPixel GraphicsControllerSingleplayer👍 712
$9.99Glyphica: Typing Survival
Oct 9 · aliasBLACK
Both: Roguelite
Weaponize your WPM. Glyphica: Typing Survival is a single-player roguelite horde survival game that lets you mow down hordes of enemies in a minimalistic arena using your finger dexterity, your choice of weapons loadout, and sheer determination.
Early AccessTypingAction RoguelikeArena ShooterBullet HellTop-Down ShooterActionRogueliteWord GamePvE👍 2,491
FreeGladio and Glory
Mar 16 · Adi Zhavo
Both: Physics
Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free!
Early AccessPvPGorePhysicsMultiplayerRomeBeat 'em upSimulationHack and SlashCharacter Customization
$29.99The Rogue Prince of Persia
Aug 20 · Evil Empire
Both: Roguelite
In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!
RogueliteAction RoguelikeActionParkourReplay ValuePlatformerRoguelikeAction-AdventureCartoonyAtmospheric👍 2,408
-80%$3.99Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Apr 29 · Goblinz Studio
Both: Difficult · Roguelite
Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!
Pixel GraphicsTurn-Based CombatVillain ProtagonistRoguelikeDungeon CrawlerStrategyReplay ValueDifficultManagementRoguelite👍 3,939
-80%$3.99Bravery and Greed
Nov 15 · Rekka Games
Both: Roguelite
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!
MultiplayerRogueliteHack and SlashBeat 'em upAction RoguelikeActionRoguelikePerma DeathRPGAction RPG👍 640
$14.99Portal Dungeon
Jul 26 · Dusk Dog Studio
Both: Roguelite
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!
Action RoguelikeRogueliteMultiplayerPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerRoguelikePvEShooterDungeon CrawlerPlatformer👍 995
$9.99Never Mourn
May 13 · Primal Seed
Both: Roguelite
Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.
Early AccessCombatSingleplayerAction RoguelikeRogueliteThird PersonRoguelikeAction-AdventurePvE3D👍 330

