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Games Like ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

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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 1,600 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 12,292 reviews2024
    Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 31.4%, Turn-Based 21.4%, 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 7,315 reviews2013
    Dev: Netcore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 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 34.9%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Difficult 9.1%

    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 Cogmind
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,963 reviews2017
    Dev: Grid Sage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 40.9 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 43.6%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Perma Death 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%, Difficult 6.9%

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

  4. #4 Zorbus
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
    Dev: Zorbus
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Perma Death 11.3%, CRPG 9.3%, 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.

  5. #5 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 511 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 15.5%, 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 34,341 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 26.2%, Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.8%

    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 1,471 reviews2018
    Dev: Impact Gameworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 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 41.3%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Roguelike 8.4%

    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 1,051 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 24.7%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Perma Death 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelike 9.9%

    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 883 reviews2021
    Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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%, CRPG 13.1%, Turn-Based 11.7%, 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 3,147 reviews2024
    Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 39.1%, Perma Death 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, 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 2,045 reviews2022
    Dev: Shattered Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 14.7%, Perma Death 11.6%, 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 Positive93% of 8,831 reviews2024
    Dev: Lafrontier
    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 66.6 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 39.2%, Perma Death 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 9.8%, Difficult 9.4%

    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 1,217 reviews2014
    Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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%, Roguelike 14.5%, Turn-Based 8.9%, 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 5,406 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 53.5%, Turn-Based 13.1%, 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 Low Magic Age
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,458 reviews2017
    Dev: Low Magic Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.9 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 31.4%, CRPG 19.3%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8%

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

  16. #16 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
    87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
    Dev: Kerberos Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 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 33.2%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Perma Death 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelike 8.4%

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

  17. #17 UnReal World
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,360 reviews2016
    Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 41.5%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 15.3%, Roguelike 10.1%, 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.

  18. #18 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
    Dev: Portal Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.4%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Difficult 10.2%, Perma Death 9.3%

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

  19. #19 Desktop Dungeons
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 2,347 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 32.4%, Roguelike 30.2%, Traditional Roguelike 11.9%, 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 437 reviews2021
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Grid-Based Movement 5.3%, 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% matchVery Positive95% of 722 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 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: 6.2 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 41.3%, CRPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, 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 5,367 reviews2020
    Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 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 22.8%, Perma Death 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, 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 164 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 36.4%, Turn-Based 18.8%, 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 334 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 51.8%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 10%, Grid-Based Movement 9.7%, 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 733 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 67.8%, Roguelike 8%, Turn-Based 6.8%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%, Difficult 3.1%

  27. #27 Xenomarine
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 64 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 56.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Perma Death 10.4%, Turn-Based 6%, 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 Positive95% of 497 reviews2020
    Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    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 43.4%, Perma Death 14%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Roguelike 9.6%, Tabletop 7.2%

  29. #29 Popup Dungeon
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,045 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 28.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Tabletop 17.7%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 7.5%

  30. #30 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 351 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 23.5%, Perma Death 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10%

  31. #31 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 649 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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 29.2%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 11.1%

  32. #32 Rogue Fable IV
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 226 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 38.8%, Perma Death 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Roguelike 9.3%

  33. #33 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 325 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%, Turn-Based 24.8%, RPG 10.1%, Grid-Based Movement 7.2%, Strategy 6.6%

  34. #34 Pixel Dungeon
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 444 reviews2015
    Dev: Retronic Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 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 23.5%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  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 29.5%, Turn-Based 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, RPG 8.5%, Strategy 6.8%

  36. #36 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 37.6%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Roguelike 9.3%, Perma Death 9.1%

  37. #37 Hieroglyphika
    75% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
    Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 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 47.3%, Turn-Based 14%, Roguelike 7.9%, CRPG 7.4%, Perma Death 6.9%

  38. #38 DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 193 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 33.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Strategy 5.2%

  39. #39 Jupiter Hell
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
    Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 38.6%, Roguelike 21.6%, Turn-Based 20.7%, Grid-Based Movement 6%, Perma Death 3.7%

  40. #40 Unexplored
    73% 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 30.2%, Dungeon Crawler 29.9%, Procedural Generation 19.4%, RPG 11.7%, Adventure 4.2%

  41. #41 Quest of Dungeons
    74% 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%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Perma Death 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Difficult 8.3%

  42. #42 The Darkness Below
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2026
    Dev: ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS
    Windows · Linux

    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: CRPG 43.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, RPG 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4%

  43. #43 Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,287 reviews2021
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Difficult 17.3%, Roguelike 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  44. #44 Avadon 3: The Warborn
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2016
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 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 19%, RPG 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Strategy 6.8%

  45. #45 UnderRail
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 7,097 reviews2015
    Dev: Stygian Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 42.4%, Turn-Based 32.7%, RPG 10.7%, Difficult 6.7%, Atmospheric 2.2%

  46. #46 Sproggiwood
    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
    Dev: Freehold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 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 35.8%, Turn-Based 25.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Roguelike 7.3%

  47. #47 The Curse Of Yendor
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 75 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 35.6%, Turn-Based 14%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelike 6.4%

  48. #48 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,177 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%, Roguelike 20.7%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy 16.3%, Fantasy 7.5%

  49. #49 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 75.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%, Procedural Generation 3.8%, RPG 2.2%

  50. #50 The Age of Decadence
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 3,976 reviews2015
    Dev: Iron Tower Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

    Why similar: CRPG 60.5%, Difficult 24.4%, RPG 6.6%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Adventure 1.8%

  51. #51 The Quest
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 536 reviews2016
    Dev: Redshift Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 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 31.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.2%, Turn-Based 17.2%, CRPG 12.6%, RPG 9.7%

  52. #52 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 178 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 40.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, RPG 13.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%

  53. #53 StarCrawlers
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 899 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 30.7%, CRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, RPG 8.2%

  54. #54 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Roguelike 26.5%, RPG 18%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Strategy 6.1%

  55. #55 THYSIASTERY
    63% matchVery Positive81% of 266 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 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 12%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%

  56. #56 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 13,994 reviews2014
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.8 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 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Perma Death 18.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.9%

  57. #57 Golden Krone Hotel
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 332 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 33.7%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Perma Death 11.3%, CRPG 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%

  58. #58 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
    69% matchMixed69% of 633 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 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, CRPG 12.1%, RPG 8%

  59. #59 Aethermancer
    61% matchVery Positive92% of 2,358 reviews2025
    Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 21.3%, Perma Death 18%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 10.5%

  60. #60 Gumballs & Dungeons
    61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,794 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%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, RPG 5.3%, Strategy 4.5%

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