What is the best game similar to Sworn?

The closest game to Sworn is Children of Morta, scoring 86/100 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 (86/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Hades (79/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Wizard of Legend (78/100, 14 shared attributes). All share Sworn's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 13 candidates across 19 dimensions.

Is Hades similar to Sworn?

Yes, very much so — Hades scores 79/100 similarity to Sworn. They share 14 attributes, including roguelike runs and deep RPG systems. 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, Hades, Wizard of Legend 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.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Sworn left you wanting more, this list of 13 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 19 attributes. Children of Morta comes closest (86/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sworn. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Children of MortaClosest overall match

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

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting.

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#2HadesClosest on tone

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.

Hades is a rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100

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

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting and visuals.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Sworn.

It predates Sworn by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone82Game mode70

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#5Samurai BringerClosest on setting

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

Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: tone and visuals.

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#6Crawl

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

Crawl is 2D rogue-like game with beat em’ up elements and heavy emphasis on local multiplayer. ###Gameplay In Crawl, up to four players or bots explore randomly generated dungeons. One player controls the hero while the other three are spirits.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: tone and setting.

It predates Sworn by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode64Visuals50

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

As you journey deep into the dungeon, you will find weapons, items, and long forgotten magic.. ..if you're lucky, it might help you to fight off the droves of mysterious creatures you will encounter.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Sworn.

It predates Sworn by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Tone70Combat66Game mode66

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

~ In a time long ago, those with forbidden power over the dead were branded as wretched Boneraisers. Such heathen were hunted, hanged, burnt, and staked, and their remains sealed within sanctified mausoleums.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting and visuals.

Genre100World100Tone52Combat49Game mode48Visuals42

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

PRELUDE AVAILABLE NOWhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2316660 About the GameHalls of Torment is a horde survival game in a pre rendered retro look reminiscent of RPGs from the late 90s. Choose one of many hero characters and descend into the deadly Halls of Torment. Fight unholy horrors from beyond and survive wave after wave until you face one of the tormented lords.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: game mode and setting.

Genre100World100Tone80Combat51Visuals34Setting27

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

Vampire Survivors is currently a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. There's no place where to hide, all you can do is try to survive a cursed night and get as much gold as possible for the next survivor, before Death inevitably puts an end to your struggles.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: visuals and setting.

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#11Avencast: 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

Avencast: Rise of the Mage is an action RPG game developed by ClockStone Software. The game combines the elements of a beat-em-up, quest and puzzle games. ###Plot A young mage is brought up by an old wizard and is sent to Avencast wizardry academy.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Sworn.

It predates Sworn by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression78Combat60Setting53Tone41

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#12Voidigo

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

Voidigo is a chaotic and colorful roguelite shooter with a focus on dynamic boss fights. Equip one of the many ranged weapons and fight back the corruption. Or use one of the melee weapons if you prefer a more personal approach. Dodge attacks and stomp your enemies to gain the upper hand. The many bosses of Voidigo will put up a good fight, relentlessly fueled by the void's corruption.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: visuals and game mode.

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#13Nova 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

- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE - Nova Drift is a "Roguelite" space shooter which melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to shape its abilities and weaponry to your desires in a matter of minutes.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting and visuals.

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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 86/100 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 (86/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Hades (79/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Wizard of Legend (78/100, 14 shared attributes). All share Sworn's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 13 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Hades similar to Sworn?: Yes, very much so — Hades scores 79/100 similarity to Sworn. They share 14 attributes, including roguelike runs and deep RPG systems. 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, Hades, Wizard of Legend 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.