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Games Like ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelike, RPG, Traditional Roguelike, Singleplayer.

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ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 1,595 reviews
Released: 2015-11-16
Developer: Thomas Biskup
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

ADOM is a landmark title that masterfully blends the unforgiving mechanics of traditional roguelikes with the deep, quest-driven narrative of a classic CRPG. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize complex character progression, tactical turn-based combat, and the sense of discovery found in sprawling, procedurally generated worlds.

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  1. #1 Caves of Qud
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
    Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.5%, Turn-Based 21.2%, CRPG 16.9%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Difficult 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers an unparalleled level of simulation and open-world freedom that mirrors the emergent gameplay found in ADOM.

  2. #2 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    97% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
    Dev: Netcore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Difficult 9%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares ADOM's deep focus on character builds, complex skill trees, and a vast, lore-rich world to explore.

  3. #3 Zorbus
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
    Dev: Zorbus
    Windows

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Perma Death 11.3%, CRPG 9.2%, Roguelike 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title captures the classic, tactical, and party-based feel of traditional roguelikes with a focus on meaningful player choice.

  4. #4 Cogmind
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
    Dev: Grid Sage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.8%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Perma Death 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%, Difficult 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It features highly polished tactical mechanics and a unique, atmospheric approach to the traditional roguelike formula.

  5. #5 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 496 reviews2023
    Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
    Windows · Linux

    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 67.9%, Roguelike 15.6%, RPG 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, 2D 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers the most extensive survival simulation available, appealing to players who enjoy the deep, interconnected systems of ADOM.

  6. #6 Stoneshard
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Difficult 10%, Procedural Generation 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines traditional roguelike turn-based combat with gritty, realistic CRPG mechanics and a challenging open-world structure.

  7. #7 Tangledeep
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,458 reviews2018
    Dev: Impact Gameworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.6%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Difficult 10%, Roguelike 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends 16-bit aesthetic charm with deep, traditional roguelike mechanics and satisfying character progression.

  8. #8 Rift Wizard
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.8%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelike 10%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on complex spell-casting and build-crafting, perfect for players who enjoy ADOM's strategic depth.

  9. #9 The Doors of Trithius
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
    Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.2%, CRPG 13.1%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Roguelike 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It successfully merges open-world exploration with traditional roguelike combat and procedural questing.

  10. #10 Path of Achra
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
    Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 38.8%, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Procedural Generation 5%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep character customization system that allows for wild, synergistic builds similar to high-level ADOM play.

  11. #11 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
    Dev: Shattered Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Perma Death 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly refined and accessible traditional roguelike that captures the addictive 'one more run' loop of the genre.

  12. #12 Elin
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
    Dev: Lafrontier
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.3%, Perma Death 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Difficult 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: As the successor to Elona, it provides a massive, sandbox-style RPG experience that rewards creative experimentation.

  13. #13 Dungeonmans
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
    Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 63.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%, Dungeon Crawler 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a more lighthearted but mechanically sound take on the traditional roguelike, featuring excellent character growth.

  14. #14 Dungeons of Dredmor
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 reviews2011
    Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.6%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%, Perma Death 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic, grid-based roguelike experience with a humorous tone and deep, modular skill systems.

  15. #15 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
    87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
    Dev: Kerberos Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.4%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelike 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a sci-fi take on the dungeon crawler, focusing on crafting and survival against overwhelming odds.

  16. #16 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
    Dev: Portal Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.8%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Difficult 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines traditional roguelike gameplay with a world map and questing system that feels very familiar to ADOM fans.

  17. #17 Low Magic Age
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
    Dev: Low Magic Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.3%, CRPG 19.6%, Turn-Based 19%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Grid-Based Movement 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game brings D&D-inspired tactical combat and exploration to the roguelike format with great success.

  18. #18 UnReal World
    85% matchVery Positive95% of 1,350 reviews2016
    Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.6%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Perma Death 15.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a historical survival simulation that shares ADOM's dedication to realism and deep, world-altering mechanics.

  19. #19 Desktop Dungeons
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF Design
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 32.1%, Roguelike 30.5%, Traditional Roguelike 12%, Difficult 8.7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It distills the roguelike experience into a puzzle-like format that requires extreme tactical efficiency.

  20. #20 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 435 reviews2021
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.

    Why similar: CRPG 35.6%, Turn-Based 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Grid-Based Movement 5.4%, RPG 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: While more of a pure CRPG, its focus on player choice and unique character builds will appeal to the ADOM community.

  21. #21 Approaching Infinity
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.8%, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 8.4%, Procedural Generation 8%

    Why You'll Like It: This space-faring roguelike offers massive exploration and deep systems that reward long-term character investment.

  22. #22 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
    84% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
    Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5%, CRPG 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Fantasy 4%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a modern, albeit distinct, continuation of the ADOM universe that offers new mechanics and a fresh perspective.

  23. #23 Crown Trick
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 5,356 reviews2020
    Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.6%, Perma Death 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It features strategic, turn-based combat that rewards careful positioning and tactical planning.

  24. #24 Terra Randoma
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2024
    Dev: Deniz K.
    Windows

    Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.6%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Procedural Generation 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a procedural, open-world experience that captures the spirit of classic roguelike exploration.

  25. #25 Avernum 3: Ruined World
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 329 reviews2018
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!

    Why similar: CRPG 51.7%, RPG 14.1%, Strategy 10%, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%, Fantasy 6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic, isometric CRPG experience with a massive world to explore, echoing the quest-driven nature of ADOM.

  26. #26 Rogue Fable III
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 729 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixel Forge Games
    Windows · Mac

    Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 67.9%, Roguelike 8%, Turn-Based 6.7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%, Difficult 3.1%

  27. #27 Xenomarine
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2019
    Dev: Fourfold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 57%, Roguelike 12.3%, Perma Death 10.3%, Turn-Based 5.9%, Grid-Based Movement 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward, sci-fi dungeon crawler that focuses on classic mechanics and permadeath.

  28. #28 Rogue
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 489 reviews2020
    Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.5%, Perma Death 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Roguelike 9.6%, Tabletop 7.1%

  29. #29 Popup Dungeon
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,044 reviews2020
    Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Tabletop 17.7%, Roguelike 13.2%, RPG 7.5%

  30. #30 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 349 reviews2022
    Dev: Ludomotion
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.

    Why similar: CRPG 23.4%, Perma Death 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Roguelike 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10%

  31. #31 Rogue Fable IV
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixel Forge Games
    Windows · Mac

    Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.9%, Perma Death 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Roguelike 9.4%

  32. #32 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 323 reviews2015
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.

    Why similar: CRPG 40.1%, Turn-Based 24.6%, RPG 10.1%, Grid-Based Movement 7.3%, Strategy 6.6%

  33. #33 Pixel Dungeon
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 442 reviews2015
    Dev: Retronic Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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: Dungeon Crawler 27.7%, Roguelike 23.7%, Difficult 10.1%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  34. #34 DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2016
    Dev: Caravel Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    DROD is a unique puzzle-logic game with clever mechanics and an engaging story. It is a turn-based top-down 2-D dungeon puzzler. The game play has amazing depth through emergent behaviors as puzzle elements are combined. There is a simple interface and only a handful of commands to master.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 33%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Difficult 14.4%, Grid-Based Movement 13.2%, Strategy 5.2%

  35. #35 AntharioN
    77% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
    Dev: Orphic Software
    Windows · Mac

    Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.

    Why similar: CRPG 29.6%, Turn-Based 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, RPG 8.5%, Strategy 6.9%

  36. #36 UnderRail
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
    Dev: Stygian Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

    Why similar: CRPG 42.5%, Turn-Based 32.6%, RPG 10.7%, Difficult 6.7%, Atmospheric 2.2%

  37. #37 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 649 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.4%, Turn-Based 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 11.2%

  38. #38 Kramora's Shadow
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
    Dev: Slashware Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    A turn-based traditional roguelike featuring 10 character classes with unique gameplay styles. Explore five ancient realms to find ancient magical artifacts you will need to survive tactical battles against their evil inhabitants. Can you save the world from the wrath of Kramora?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.7%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Roguelike 9.3%, Perma Death 9.1%

  39. #39 Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,651 reviews2021
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Difficult 17.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  40. #40 Jupiter Hell
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,058 reviews2021
    Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelike 21.9%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Grid-Based Movement 6%, Perma Death 3.5%

  41. #41 Hieroglyphika
    74% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
    Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Roguelike 8%, CRPG 7.5%, Perma Death 6.9%

  42. #42 Avadon 3: The Warborn
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.

    Why similar: CRPG 38.9%, Turn-Based 18.9%, RPG 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, Strategy 6.8%

  43. #43 Might & Magic X - Legacy
    73% matchMixed66% of 3,389 reviews2014
    Dev: Ubisoft
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...

    Why similar: Turn-Based 45.2%, CRPG 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, RPG 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 5.1%

  44. #44 Gumballs & Dungeons
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,727 reviews2025
    Dev: QcplayPub: UltraPlayers
    Windows

    Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, RPG 5.3%, Strategy 4.5%

  45. #45 Sproggiwood
    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
    Dev: Freehold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36%, Turn-Based 24.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Roguelike 7.3%

  46. #46 The Curse Of Yendor
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
    Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
    Windows

    Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelike 6.4%

  47. #47 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,161 reviews2022
    Dev: Huw Millward
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 31.2%, Roguelike 20.5%, RPG 19.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Fantasy 7.4%

  48. #48 NetHack: Legacy
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
    Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 75.7%, Roguelike 10%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%, Procedural Generation 3.8%, RPG 2.2%

  49. #49 Unexplored
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 717 reviews2017
    Dev: Ludomotion
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.

    Why similar: Perma Death 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, RPG 11.8%, Adventure 4.2%

  50. #50 Golden Krone Hotel
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulgat
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.8%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Perma Death 11.2%, CRPG 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%

  51. #51 Quest of Dungeons
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
    Dev: David Amador
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.2%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Perma Death 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Difficult 8.2%

  52. #52 The Quest
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 531 reviews2016
    Dev: Redshift Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.5%, Grid-Based Movement 19.6%, Turn-Based 16.8%, CRPG 11.9%, RPG 9.9%

  53. #53 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 13,956 reviews2014
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

    Why similar: Roguelike 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Perma Death 18.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Procedural Generation 7.9%

  54. #54 Aethermancer
    62% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
    Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Turn-Based 21.1%, Perma Death 18%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelike 10.6%

  55. #55 StarCrawlers
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 896 reviews2017
    Dev: Juggernaut Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, CRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based 17.1%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, RPG 8.2%

  56. #56 THYSIASTERY
    63% matchMostly Positive79% of 219 reviews2026
    Dev: DIRGA
    Windows · Linux

    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: Turn-Based 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%

  57. #57 Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 919 reviews2020
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The Classic Roguelike Wanders Onto Steam! Adventure with Shiren the Wanderer and his sidekick Koppa, the talking ferret, through a world filled with cunning monsters, deadly traps and countless treasure.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Turn-Based 10%, RPG 5.2%

  58. #58 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 173 reviews2025
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac

    The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dungeons, varied and cunning foes, 100s of artifacts to find or craft, and a really cool story.

    Why similar: CRPG 40%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 8.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%

  59. #59 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
    69% matchMixed69% of 629 reviews2017
    Dev: Cleveland Mark BlakemorePub: Golden Era Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 28.4%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, CRPG 11.6%, RPG 8.1%

  60. #60 Siralim Ultimate
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,420 reviews2021
    Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.4%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Turn-Based 15.6%, RPG 7.6%, Strategy 7%

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