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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
Tags
HardcoreNarrativeCo-opSolo
Year 2025Dev Windwalk Games

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The closest game to Sworn is Children of Morta — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Samurai Bringer and Hades follow close behind.

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13 similar games found
Children of Morta
RoguelikeAction 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

88
iRank85
Samurai Bringer
RoguelikeAction 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

85
iRank94
Hades
RoguelikeAction 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.

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
RoguelikeAction 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

81
iRank97
Voidigo
RoguelikeAction 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

82
iRank83
Wizard of Legend
RoguelikeAction 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

81
iRank82
Crawl
RoguelikeAction 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

Boneraiser Minions
RoguelikeAction 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

Vampire Survivors
RoguelikeAction 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

83
iRank61
Legend of Dungeon
RoguelikeAction 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

75
iRank90
Halls of Torment
RoguelikeAction 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

72
iRank89
Nova Drift
RoguelikeAction 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

Avencast: Rise of the Mage
RoguelikeAction 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.