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Sworn is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 13 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Children of Morta, Samurai Bringer and Hades lead the list, with Children of Morta reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sworn special.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Games like Sworn

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#1Children of Morta

iRank86

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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 offline, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#2Samurai Bringer

iRank85

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeProceduralHistoricalMythologyExplorationLoot

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, skill tree progression and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#3Hades

iRank94

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreProceduralMythologyFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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

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

✓ Nearly identical: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: historical setting.

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#4The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

iRank76

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Voidigo

iRank97

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 97%· 4.8K

Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

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#6Wizard of Legend

iRank83

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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: combat magic, offline and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#7Crawl

iRank82

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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, horror setting and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#8Boneraiser Minions

iRank96

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyIsometric

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 vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Vampire Survivors

iRank93

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

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 vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Legend of Dungeon

iRank61

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

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: combat magic, offline and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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#11Halls of Torment

iRank90

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometric

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, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Nova Drift

iRank89

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralEarly Access

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: vibe casual, ranged combat and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG itch.io

#13Avencast: Rise of the Mage

iRank50

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyHistoricalExplorationLootIsometric

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

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sworn?: The closest game to Sworn is Children of Morta, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Sworn?: The three closest games to Sworn are: 1. Children of Morta (89/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Samurai Bringer (88/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Hades (85/100, 14 shared attributes). All share Sworn's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 13 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Samurai Bringer similar to Sworn?: Yes, very much so — Samurai Bringer scores 88/100 similarity to Sworn. They share 10 attributes, including roguelike runs and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Sworn?: The best Roguelike games similar to Sworn are Children of Morta, Samurai Bringer, Hades and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Sworn attributes like roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Sworn calculated?: We compare Sworn against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Sworn experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.