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We filtered the 15 games similar to Nova Drift down to the 11 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Halls of Torment, Vampire Survivors and Hades top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nova Drift.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best action RPG games like Nova Drift

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Nova Drift. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Halls of Torment

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProcedural2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting space

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#3Hades

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralNarrative

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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping vibe casual

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasualProcedural2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting space

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#5Avencast: Rise of the Mage

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralMagicNarrative

Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeProceduralCozyHistoricalMythology

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KOC80· 6

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 91%· 21KIGDB74· 5OC77· 39

Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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#8Crawl

iRank82

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProcedural2DMultiplayer

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProcedural2DMultiplayer

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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11

Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Nova Drift: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreBullet Heaven

SoloCasualProceduralPixel Art

Steam👍 52%· 754RAWG👍 12%· 26

Year 2012Dev David Williamson · David WILLIAMSONPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Nova Drift, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

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