Games Like A Dark Room ®

An auto-RPG with strategic combat, deep crafting and programming elements, animated entirely in ASCII-art. In a realm of perpetual darkness, a single stone could change everything...

Why similar: RPG 51.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Text-Based 12.7%, Minimalist 11.3%, Indie 4.7%

A surrealist text-based RPG. You will explore an island, solve puzzles, and fight enemies, all in your attempt to get the Dark Egg.

Why similar: RPG 22.6%, Minimalist 17.7%, Exploration 16.3%, Text-Based 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Text-Based 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Adventure 11%, Multiple Endings 5.7%

A dark fantasy RPG blending dungeon crawling, turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with hand-drawn art and written storytelling. Part solo tabletop campaign, part choose-your-own-adventure, it offers an immersive experience designed for both quick ventures and night-long sessions.

Why similar: RPG 27%, Minimalist 22.4%, Roguelike 20.9%, Text-Based 16.4%, Dark 13.3%

Minimal Dungeon RPG is a Simple Dungeon Crawler of RPG. Multiple rooms are connected into dungeons. Tasks, monsters, and rewards are all simplified into squares in the rooms. You can just click on the squares to play and crawl through the dungeons.

Why similar: Roguelike 31.9%, Minimalist 28.4%, RPG 26.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!

Why similar: Roguelike 33.8%, RPG 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Traditional Roguelike 12.9% ★, Adventure 8.6%

Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Dark 16.3%, Crafting 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%

The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.

Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Dark 19.5%, Exploration 17%, Adventure 15.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%

Ord. tells stories three words at a time.

Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Minimalist 20.6%, Text-Based 14.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Roguelike 11.1%

An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.

Why similar: Adventure 33.1%, Exploration 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Story Rich 3.2%

THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.

Why similar: Roguelike 32%, RPG 28.8%, Exploration 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Atmospheric 10.2%

"Dark Ranger" is a light roguelike strategy RPG. Play as a middle-aged, retired knight who returns to the battlefield for one last chance at glory. Weapons switch automatically based on distance—daggers for close combat, spears for reach, axes for sweeping attacks

Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Roguelike 31.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Dark 10.9%, Indie 4.9%

Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Roguelike 30.2%, RPG 20%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Grab your weapon of choice, polish your Rogue senses, and get ready to be thrown into the dark and oppressing dungeons of Claustrophobia! Experience deep character development, fast-paced tactical combat, and mountains of epic loot. Here begins a roguelike quest for glory, slaughter, and anything shiny!

Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Roguelike 44%, Indie 5.6%

A fully text-based single-player RPG inspired by classic MUDs. Step through portals into hand-authored and generated realms that scale to your character. Hunt loot, craft and enhance equipment, level multiple classes, and create your own adventures in the Portal Workshop.

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Crafting 20.3%, Text-Based 19.8%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 10.8%

Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.

Why similar: Roguelike 45.5%, Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, RPG 17.5%, Indie 2.5%

The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG?

Why similar: Roguelike 25.6%, RPG 23.3%, Minimalist 22.3%, Text-Based 12.9%, Adventure 8.8%

Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 61% ★, Roguelike 25.3%, RPG 8.7%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 1.2%

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, RPG 28%, Roguelike 21.1%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Multiple Endings 4.2%

Explore a survival-roguelike RPG set in an unknown and bizarre world. To withstand its many dangers, you'll need to gain new knowledge, scavenge for food, and acquire useful items. Craft, build, and learn your way through a crucial adventure to uncover the world's secrets.

Why similar: Roguelike 37.5%, RPG 30.7%, Adventure 17.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Savor the simple pleasure of building and maintaining a fire. Best enjoyed during seasonal gatherings and cold, dark nights.

Why similar: Crafting 41.6%, Dark 29.5%, Atmospheric 26.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Addictive and vicious retro-styled comedy puzzler chock full of profanity, abuse, unfairness and warped logic. Will You: Go North? Find Light Switch? Cower and whimper like a beaten swine? Make your decision and escape The Dark Room! Just remember - YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE!

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Adventure 23.7%, Text-Based 21.5%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Indie 7%

Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.

Why similar: Roguelike 42.7%, RPG 39.9%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Classic Zork meets Existential Crisis. A modern text adventure that explores themes of control, isolation and mental health while levelling up the genre with beautiful pixel art.

Why similar: Atmospheric 20.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Text-Based 18.3%, Story Rich 13.4%

Peregrino is a dark isometric survival adventure where you explore a cursed forest by day and manage your caravan by night. Gather resources, hunt deadly creatures, upgrade your caravan, care for your companions, and lead them through the vast wilderness in search of New Eden.

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Exploration 18%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Crafting 10.7%, Adventure 9.5%

This dark act takes place from a single day of the Lighthouse Keeper. Listen to keeper carefully and help him to interrupt his twenty-years-old shift at the Lighthouse.

Why similar: Minimalist 32.6%, Adventure 18.4%, Text-Based 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Dark 12.4%

Little Dungeon Stories is a challenging roguelike card-based RPG. Enter the dungeon full of secrets, hostile monsters, deadly traps, and legendary loots. How long can you survive?

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Roguelike 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.

Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Exploration 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 5.1%

Become the overseer and shape the fate of those who come knocking at the door. Each decision you make, whether it is to let in a stranger, to use your resources on something, or to risk the safety of the bunker.

Why similar: Dystopian 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Resource Management 11.9%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.

Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Adventure 28.3%, Indie 8.7%, Story Rich 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG

Why similar: RPG 87.4%, Indie 9.5%, Singleplayer 3%

This is a dungeon-based game full of oppressive atmosphere. You will delve into the maze filled with monsters, collect, combine and upgrade weapons, and fight for a glimmer of hope in the successive waves of attacks.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.6% ★, Roguelike 22.1%, RPG 17.7%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 1.8%

Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.

Why similar: Minimalist 21.9%, Roguelike 21.5%, RPG 21.4%, Dark 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%

Survive the Blackout is a narrative survival game set in a dark post-apocalyptic world. Choose Your Own Adventure gameplay, squad-level management, exploration, scavenging, and difficult moral choices. A modern-day tribute to The Oregon Trail.

Why similar: Adventure 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Roguelike 13.2%, Resource Management 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Be the light.

Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 10%

The shaft is your only escape. Explore a vast underground world and unravel the mysteries hidden in the darkness below. Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and RPGs, CRALON is an immersive first-person adventure that tests your resolve as you face the demons around you, and within.

Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Dark 24.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Indie 3.3%

Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.7% ★, Roguelike 27%, RPG 9.2%, Adventure 2.1%, Indie 0.8%

A blend of old school gameplay and new school controls. Experience a classically styled roguelike in a way you never have before!

Why similar: Roguelike 25.8%, RPG 21.6%, Exploration 16.5%, Minimalist 14.5%, Text-Based 11.3%

A puzzle game where every move counts, confined in a three by three grid you move about. A dungeon crawling poem reader, exploring just how far I could ever lead her.

Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Minimalist 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Indie 6.3%

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Roguelike 20.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Indie 2.8%

A brutally challenging puzzle novel RPG. Reincarnate as a dark lord, plan your path, and conquer the world. *NOT a passive idle game*

Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Exploration 22.2%, Text-Based 15.3%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Dark 7.9%

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Dark 18.2%, Exploration 16%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Adventure 10.9%

Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Minimalist 23.9%, Exploration 17.4%, Dark 12%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Gloomgrave is a roguelike turn-based dungeon crawler where you will explore, loot, and fight your way through the ever-shifting dungeon to defeat the evil that lies below.

Why similar: RPG 25.7%, Roguelike 24%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Dark 9.7%

A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.

Why similar: Minimalist 28.5%, Exploration 26.8%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 7.3%

The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows

Why similar: Roguelike 38.6%, RPG 21.2%, Dark 20.5%, Adventure 16%, Story Rich 2.2%

A gritty dice-driven RPG, in a steampunk city. You escaped the War, but how to survive? Explore the city. Build up your skills. Decide who to trust. Choose carefully: you might just spark a revolution!

Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Dystopian 22.8%, Exploration 16.7%, Text-Based 15.8%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

This game is a venture into an alternative timeline in which graphics and sensible game design were never invented.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.9% ★, Roguelike 16.9%, RPG 15.3%, Dark 10.1%, Minimalist 10%

Descend into Eldara, a dark fantasy idle game where every skill, every monster, and every whispered secret carves your path. Train 17 skills, hunt legendary beasts, command loyal pets, and unravel a forgotten realm — at your own pace, with progress that never stops.

Why similar: RPG 48.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Dark 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Atmospheric 8%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: Minimalist 31.1%, RPG 19.8%, Exploration 19.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 7.9%

A text-based RPG full of choice and action. Fight for survival in the midst of the Roman invasion of ancient Caledonia. Strategize one dice roll at a time as emotions affect your performance. Use willpower to outsmart opponents, gain allies, wage war, or strive for peace. How will your story end?

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Text-Based 19.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Story Rich 10.9%

You've been exiled to The Mirk - an unforgiving swampland where every step could be your last. You must constantly make choices: what paths to take, which tree to shelter under, what beasts to engage or avoid, what items to bring into the darkness of dungeons, and what treasures to leave behind.

Why similar: Roguelike 26%, RPG 24.8%, Crafting 16%, Exploration 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.

Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Dark 27.1%, Crafting 23.1%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!

Why similar: Roguelike 31.8%, RPG 25.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%

An existential horror game in which you are tasked with keeping a sleeper colony ship intact. No enemies or NPCs share the ship with you - only creaking metal echoes and endless dark. Overcome random events, system failures, and the downward spiral of your sanity to see your mission through.

Why similar: Minimalist 30%, Roguelike 26.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

Why similar: RPG 46%, Text-Based 19.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

Why similar: Adventure 63.1%, Indie 19.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.6% ★, Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 15.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.

Why similar: RPG 78%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Indie 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%