Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Moonlighter (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Moonlighter on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Moonlighter on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Children of Morta, which both fantasy and difficult.
- Moonlighter is tagged Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, RPG, Management by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Moonlighter
The five things Steam players tag Moonlighter with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Hack and Slash
- Pixel Graphics
- Dungeon Crawler
- Rogue-lite
- Action Roguelike
| Reception | on Steam (81% of 24,059) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Children of Morta
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Hack and Slash; published by the same company; released around the same time (2019).
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Children of Morta at a glance Released 2019 Studio Dead Mage Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,113 Price $21.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 23,113)
Matches Moonlighter on: 5 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $21.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsHack and SlashAction RoguelikeRPGRogue-liteDungeon CrawlerAction RPG
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Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 12 player tags including Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2018).
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Heroes of Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2018 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 87% positive of 9,527 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 9,527)
Matches Moonlighter on: 5 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Rogue-liteAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRPG2DHack and SlashProcedural Generation
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 12 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Action Roguelike.
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II at a glance Released 2025 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 82% positive of 6,497 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (82% of 6,497)
Matches Moonlighter on: 5 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: RPG, Action RPG, Action Roguelike, Action, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:RPGAction RPGAction RoguelikeRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteProcedural GenerationHack and Slash
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Himno
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, 2D and Procedural Generation; released around the same time (2019).
Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.
Himno at a glance Released 2019 Studio David Moralejo Sánchez Player sentiment 91% positive of 5,820 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 5,820)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Free to Play, Pixel Graphics, 2D, Platformer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Pixel Graphics2DProcedural GenerationRPGFantasyRogue-likeAction RPGAction Roguelike
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Halls of Torment
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Pixel Graphics.
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment at a glance Released 2024 Studio Chasing Carrots Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,787 Price $6.66 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,787)
Matches Moonlighter on: 4 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $6.66 — $13.33 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikeRogue-litePixel GraphicsAction RPGRogue-likeRPGHack and SlashTop-Down
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Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2018).
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Wizard of Legend at a glance Released 2018 Studio Contingent99 Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,051 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,051)
Matches Moonlighter on: 5 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Dungeon Crawler, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $15.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteHack and Slash2DRPG
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Soulstone Survivors
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Action RPG.
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors at a glance Released 2025 Studio Game Smithing Limited Player sentiment 91% positive of 26,760 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 26,760)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Early Access, Rogue-lite, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteAction RPGRogue-likeTop-DownProcedural GenerationControllerRPG
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2022).
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors at a glance Released 2022 Studio poncle Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 265,103)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $3.74 — $16.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-lite2DRogue-likeRPGControllerAction RPG
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Book of Demons
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash and RPG; released around the same time (2018).
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!
Book of Demons at a glance Released 2018 Studio Thing Trunk Player sentiment 91% positive of 9,446 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 9,446)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Hack and Slash, RPG, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashRPGAction RPGFantasyRogue-likeControllerRogue-lite
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2014).
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Brace Yourself Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 26,481)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRPG2DRogue-liteProcedural GenerationFantasy
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Hack and Slash and Exploration; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Moonlighter on: 2 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Pixel GraphicsHack and SlashExplorationRPG2DTop-DownAction RPGFantasy
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Necrosmith
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Top-Down; released around the same time (2022).
A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.
Necrosmith at a glance Released 2022 Studio Alawar Player sentiment 86% positive of 5,350 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (86% of 5,350)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Zombies, Action Roguelike, Tower Defense, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteTop-DownRogue-like2DPixel GraphicsSimulationExploration
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Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Action Roguelike.
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt at a glance Released 2012 Studio Wild Shadow Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 47,698 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (83% of 47,698)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likeAction RoguelikeRogue-lite2DAction RPGRPGFantasy
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Hand of Fate
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Action Roguelike and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.
Hand of Fate at a glance Released 2015 Studio Defiant Development Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,682 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,682)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Rogue-likeAction RoguelikeRPGFantasyRogue-liteAction RPGHack and Slash
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Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, RPG and Pixel Graphics.
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,513 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,513)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Dungeon CrawlerRPGPixel GraphicsHack and SlashFantasy2DTop-DownRogue-like
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Slay the Spire
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2019).
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire at a glance Released 2019 Studio Mega Crit Player sentiment 97% positive of 217,947 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 217,947)
Matches Moonlighter on: 2 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Rogue-likeRogue-liteDungeon CrawlerRPG2DProcedural GenerationFantasy
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暖雪 Warm Snow
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2022).
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
暖雪 Warm Snow at a glance Released 2022 Studio BadMudStudio Player sentiment 93% positive of 39,040 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 39,040)
Matches Moonlighter on: 2 of 5 — Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Martial Arts, Action-Adventure, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $17.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikeRogue-liteRogue-like2DRPGTop-DownProcedural Generation
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Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2016).
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Lost Castle / 失落城堡 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Hunter Studio Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,959 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 23,959)
Matches Moonlighter on: 4 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: 4 Player Local, Action Roguelike, Beat 'em up, Side Scroller, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikeDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteHack and SlashRogue-likeRPG2DAction RPG
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Victor Vran ARPG
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Victor Vran ARPG at a glance Released 2015 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 6,454 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 6,454)
Matches Moonlighter on: 2 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler
Why players like it: Action RPG, Hack and Slash, RPG, Adventure, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RPGHack and SlashRPGDungeon CrawlerControllerFantasyTop-Down
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Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2019).
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Never Split the Party at a glance Released 2019 Studio Legend Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,400 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (76% of 4,400)
Matches Moonlighter on: 4 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerPixel GraphicsProcedural GenerationRogue-liteRPG2D
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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem at a glance Released 2020 Studio WOLCEN Studio Player sentiment 56% positive of 67,957 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (56% of 67,957)
Matches Moonlighter on: 2 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler
Why players like it: Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Singleplayer, Isometric, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RPGHack and SlashRPGDungeon CrawlerFantasyTop-DownController
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Dead Cells
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2018).
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells at a glance Released 2018 Studio Motion Twin Player sentiment 97% positive of 183,007 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (97% of 183,007)
Matches Moonlighter on: 4 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Adventure, Action Roguelike, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikePixel GraphicsRogue-like2DRogue-liteHack and SlashProcedural Generation
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Chronicon
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2020).
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Chronicon at a glance Released 2020 Studio Subworld Player sentiment 94% positive of 9,716 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 9,716)
Matches Moonlighter on: 3 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler
Why players like it: Loot, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $13.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RPGHack and SlashDungeon CrawlerRPGPixel GraphicsProcedural Generation2DFantasy
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Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics and 2D; released around the same time (2021).
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 57,566)
Matches Moonlighter on: 4 of 5 — Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Moonlighter: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Moonlighter:Action RoguelikePixel Graphics2DRogue-likeRogue-liteHack and SlashFantasy
Common questions
What game is most like Moonlighter?
Children of Morta, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Moonlighter" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Moonlighter. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.