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Avencast: Rise of the Mage is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 20 gameplay attributes and found 14 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Halls of Torment, Hades and Samurai Bringer lead the list, with Halls of Torment reaching a 87/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Avencast: Rise of the Mage special.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Games like Avencast: Rise of the Mage

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Halls of Torment

iRank90

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyMedievalIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Hades

iRank94

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190

Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and setting mythology, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeProceduralHistoricalSkill TreeExplorationLoot

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KOC80· 6

Year 2022Dev ALPHAWING · PlayismPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting mythology and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralRangedHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27

Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49

Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMagicMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 21KIGDB74· 5OC77· 39

Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106

Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and online features, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#9Crawl

iRank82

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 7.3KRAWG👍 81%· 132IGDB60· 1OC79· 21

Year 2014Dev Powerhoof · Surprise AttackPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Voidigo

iRank97

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralTop-DownOffline

Steam👍 97%· 4.8K

Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, ranged combat and offline, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

iRank76

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeMagicProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 73%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 47MC62IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Robot Loves KittyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeMagicProceduralFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 320MC78IGDB83· 5OC78· 42

Year 2015Dev Defiant DevelopmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Avencast: Rise of the Mage, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#14Coin Crypt

iRank67

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 610RAWG👍 38%· 21

Year 2014Dev Dumb and Fat GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Avencast: Rise of the Mage, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Avencast: Rise of the Mage?: The closest game to Avencast: Rise of the Mage is Halls of Torment, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Avencast: Rise of the Mage?: The three closest games to Avencast: Rise of the Mage are: 1. Halls of Torment (87/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Hades (85/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Samurai Bringer (81/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Avencast: Rise of the Mage's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 14 candidates across 20 dimensions.
Is Hades similar to Avencast: Rise of the Mage?: Yes, very much so — Hades scores 85/100 similarity to Avencast: Rise of the Mage. They share 12 attributes, including roguelike runs and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Avencast: Rise of the Mage?: The best Roguelike games similar to Avencast: Rise of the Mage are Halls of Torment, Hades, Samurai Bringer and Nova Drift. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Avencast: Rise of the Mage attributes like roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Avencast: Rise of the Mage calculated?: We compare Avencast: Rise of the Mage against every game in our catalog using 20 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Avencast: Rise of the Mage experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.