Games like Portal Dungeon

Side-scrolling roguelite adventure with character customization and item builds. Up to four players cooperatively explore diverse levels, fighting monsters and bosses.

88% positive from 1,194 · 2023 · 70% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $6.69 (2024-02-29)

Action RoguelikeRogue-liteMultiplayerPixel Graphics Side Scroller Rogue-like

Six games like Portal Dungeon

30XX

90% positive from 2,783 reviews20236% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike action platformer that rebuilds its levels, items and powers every run. Play Ace with combo techniques or Nina with Power Fusion, solo or in local and online co-op.

What players likedPlayers praise this Mega Man X-like roguelite for its balanced gameplay, Hades-style modifiers, and engaging story progression.

The catchIt lands as a messier, less polished step down from the earlier 20XX.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Rogue-lite and Action Roguelike.

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Super Amazing Wagon Adventure

95% positive from 1,640 reviews2012Deck Playable

This is a fast-paced 2D shooter with a randomized story and permadeath. Players manage a wagon party facing quick, varied challenges with a brutal, unpredictable feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging resource management and difficult choices, reminiscent of classic Oregon Trail-style adventures.

The catchSame short sequence of events repeats too often

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Rogue-lite and Action Roguelike.

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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons

86% positive from 1,632 reviews202330% finish itDeck Verified

This is a roguelite beat 'em up with tag-team combat. Players choose two characters to switch between for strategic combos.

What players likedPlayers praise it as the best Double Dragon since The Revenge, a competent beat 'em up with fun roguelite elements and diverse characters.

The catchCo-op is broken, with online that fails to connect and sessions full of desyncs.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.

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Ember Knights

95% positive from 3,875 reviews2023Deck Verified

Fast-paced action rogue-lite with co-op. Hack and slash through hordes, build unique combat styles, and defeat bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise Ember Knights as a fun, challenging roguelite akin to Hades and Wizard of Legend, especially enjoyable in co-op.

The catchMultiplayer disappoints, with empty lobbies and only the host keeping progression.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.

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One Way Heroics

94% positive from 4,133 reviews20142% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike with a forced rightward movement against a creeping shadow. Explore procedurally generated worlds, manage resources, and unlock classes.

What players likedPlayers praise its enjoyable meta-progression and simple mechanics, reminiscent of other roguelikes with satisfying RNG.

The catchThe advancing darkness rushes every run and leaves no time to explore the world.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Rogue-lite and Indie.

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Caveblazers

85% positive from 4,516 reviews20177% finish itDeck Verified

Caveblazers is an action platformer roguelike with procedurally generated levels and item discovery. Players explore a dangerous cave, facing unique bosses and smart AI enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging action roguelike platformer for its satisfying mastery, replayability, and fun co-op.

The catchCombat is unrewarding and enemies can be skipped entirely

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike and Rogue-like.

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More about Portal Dungeon

What players liked

Players praise "Portal Dungeon" as a fun roguelite, often compared to Risk of Rain, for its character variety, item builds, and enjoyable co-op.

The catch

constant enemy spawns leave no time to read upgrades

Reviews: 88% positive from 1,194
Released: 2023
Finish it: 70% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $6.69 (2024-02-29)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,194 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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