- #1 Entity Researchers
97% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Newbuild-C
Windows · Linux
You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, a dark sci-fi RPG with themes of exploration and survival.
Why similar: CRPG 25.7%, Perma Death 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Isometric 8.4%, Character Customization 7.7%
- #2 Entity Researchers: Prologue
96% matchVery Positive84% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Newbuild-CPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows · Linux
You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, a dark sci-fi RPG with themes of exploration and survival.
Why similar: CRPG 24.6%, Perma Death 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Isometric 8.8%, Character Customization 7.8%
- #3 Noon Stone
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RedderNoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quick runs, endless challenges. Noon Stone is a tactical adventure with RPG elements blending procedural exploration, strategic upgrades, and dice-driven combat.
Why similar: CRPG 27.9%, Perma Death 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Old School 10.2%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #4 MasterQuest Fantasy
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Rubilaxe
Windows
MasterQuest Fantasy is a love letter to the classic 70s and 80s tabletop RPGs. Enter a procedurally generated world where no playthrough will ever be the same!
Why similar: Perma Death 31.2%, Dungeon Crawler 27%, Roguelike 17.2%, Old School 12.8%, RPG 10.7%
- #5 Dead Underworld
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manmachina
Windows
Dead Underworld is an unforgiving dungeon-diving turn-based roguelike. Pick your path, choose your battles, scavenge to survive, improve your party and gain power among factions to delve deeper into a desolate realm.
Why similar: CRPG 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Roguelike 10.8%, Isometric 9.8%
- #6 Undoing Evil
94% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Soseilu Games
Windows
Undoing Evil is a role-playing adventure game in a fantasy world with turn-based combat. Explore the world to discover its beauty, the people, and uncover the filth and the plots that lurk beneath the surface. Your very life is being threatened. Hire a group of adventurers and solve the conundrum.
Why similar: CRPG 27.9%, Perma Death 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Isometric 10.2%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #7 StarCrawlers Chimera
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows
StarCrawlers Chimera is a first-person, turn-based, cyberpunk RPG. Customize your character skills and dive into the Chimera complex to find the elusive Dr. Cerberus. Are you a stealthy cyberninja? A crazed pyromaniac soldier? Mind-bending void psyker? Or... a bit of all of them?
Why similar: CRPG 26.8%, Perma Death 19%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #8 Land of chaos
92% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: 路
Windows
"Land of chaos" is an rpg+ lightweight rougelike independent game based on Diablo like forms. The author is still in the process of learning and exploring the game production, and he also apologizes for this. There are still many bugs in the game, but the author will continue to update it.
Why similar: CRPG 41%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, RPG 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #9 Depths of Faveg
91% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: guipadgon
Windows
Fight your way through hordes of monsters, and try to reach the fabled treasure at the bottom of the dungeon of Faveg in this brutal Roguelike RPG. Can you train a party strong enough?
Why similar: CRPG 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Roguelike 9.4%, Character Customization 9.1%
- #10 Monsters of Mican
91% matchPositive95% of 41 reviews2024
Dev: Blankitt Productions LLC
Windows
A whimsical party-based first person turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Discover the origin of Monsters in Mican as you explore unique handcrafted dungeons, battle hundreds of diverse monsters, learn dozens of spells, and find tons of secrets and loot!
Why similar: CRPG 38.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Character Customization 11.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Old School 7.4%
- #11 Tomb of Vercilias
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonwood Games
Windows
Delve into the Tomb of Vercilias as a bounty hunting adventurer in this old-school CRPG styled dungeon crawling rogue-lite. Your goal is to find the dark mage Vercilias and bring him to the King, dead or alive. Many before you have tried—will you be the first to succeed?
Why similar: CRPG 31.3%, Perma Death 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #12 Mind The Dragon
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
Windows
Venture into this dungeon extraction crawler adventure in the depths of a legendary Dungeon to steal treasures, gold and powerful artifacts! Just be careful with the monsters inside, rotating dungeons where the deeper you go the harder it is to escape! And don’t forget to... Mind the Dragon!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Nonlinear 9.8%
- #13 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
89% 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 35.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Isometric 10.9%, Old School 6.4%
- #14 Album Corvus
88% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler/roguelike. Fight one-on-one in turn-based combat. Find gear that improves or completely changes your tactics. Delve procedurally generated dungeons where choices matter. Die, upgrade your characters, unlock new skills and experiment with perks to find the best build.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.9%, CRPG 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Character Customization 6.8%
- #15 Dead Metal
86% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Monotone
Windows
1-4 player co op roguelike with turn based combat and an emphasis on exploring randomly generated dungeons in order to find loot and complete missions
Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Roguelike 10.6%, Character Customization 10.5%
- #16 The Summoner
87% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Old Eagle
Windows
The Summoner is a classic 2D traditional JRPG that puts you on the role of Freya, a simple scholar who was chosen to be The Summoner.
Why similar: CRPG 44.8%, Dungeon Crawler 31.5%, RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #17 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
85% 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: CRPG 24.2%, Old School 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Character Customization 10.1%
- #18 Brave Path
86% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: GooDCrafter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classical turn-based roguelike with crafting and base building.
Why similar: CRPG 22.7%, Perma Death 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 11%
- #19 焚魂之梦
84% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: KRZ
Windows
Fake: cross into a strange world, become a shrem, gain all the abilities in the world through predation and evolution, become a real dragon, and kill all opponents. Collect all kinds of artifact and plug-in hidden in the game.
Why similar: CRPG 37.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Exploration 9.5%, RPG 6.7%
- #20 Jettatura
84% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Nick BakerPub: Kyoto Cybernetics
Windows · Linux
Jettatura is a challenging first-person dungeon-crawler (DRPG) with round-based combat. Form a band of up to six mercenaries to scout the subterrene world to reclaim a stolen ancient artifact from the surreptitious death-cult that pilfered it!
Why similar: CRPG 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Perma Death 19.7%, Old School 16.9%, RPG 6.4%
- #21 The Sargosian Abyss
83% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Esturia Games
Windows · Linux
Adventure awaits in this turn-based tactical roguelike! Explore the randomized depths of a massive dungeon, collect loot, and battle enemies in tactical turn-based combat as you guide your party of four adventurers through the abyss.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Perma Death 14.3%, RPG 11.8%
- #22 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
82% 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: Perma Death 24.9%, CRPG 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Roguelike 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #23 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
82% matchVery Positive90% of 3,576 reviews2014
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Old School 11.1%, Isometric 9.6%, Character Customization 9.6%
- #24 Blood & Chaos
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Guau Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient sacrifices saved the world, but their legacy is unraveling. A party based roguelike inspired by classic '80s RPGs, where every descent into cursed dungeons carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: CRPG 30.7%, Perma Death 23%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Roguelike 8.8%, Old School 7.7%
- #25 Age of Discovery
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonehead Games
Windows
A top down 2D RPG fantasy game
Why similar: CRPG 49.2%, Roguelike 13.8%, Character Customization 13%, RPG 10%, Old School 9.2%
- #26 Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 649 reviews2022
Dev: Square One Games Inc.Pub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An old-school hack-and-slash action RPG awaits! Pick one of five heroes, defeat monstrous enemies with weapons and spells, loot treasure and level up in this classic D&D fantasy adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 34.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Isometric 12.5%, Character Customization 11.2%, Old School 10.4%
- #27 Paper Sorcerer
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 644 reviews2014
Dev: Ultra Runaway Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.
Why similar: CRPG 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Old School 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Character Customization 9.2%
- #28 Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
79% matchVery Positive82% of 999 reviews2021
Dev: Square One Games Inc.Pub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A new legacy begins...
Why similar: CRPG 33.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, Old School 13.2%, Isometric 13.1%, RPG 8.1%
- #29 Gloamvault
78% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Grave Hammer Games
Windows
"90s Black Metal Monster Collector!" In Gloamvault, you can charm any monster you encounter and add it to your party. Create a party with up to five minions and descend into the depths of the dungeon. Fuse any two monsters together to create stronger ones. Good luck surviving...
Why similar: CRPG 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Character Customization 10.7%, Roguelike 10.7%, Old School 10.1%
- #30 The Traveller Tale
76% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Mystic Dream Studio's
Windows
A fully voiced, old-school first-person CRPG where you build your party, explore towns, caves, and dungeons, and face deadly foes in turn-based combat. Take on quests, meet memorable characters, and craft, fish, and mine in a world full of danger and discovery.
Why similar: CRPG 42.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Old School 9.1%
- #31 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
78% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.
Why similar: CRPG 39.1%, Isometric 16.7%, Character Customization 13.6%, Old School 9.5%, Online Co-Op 8.2%
- #32 Null Zone: No Way Back
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ExcellentGameDev
Windows · Mac
A dark sorcerer shattered the world into isolated zones and filled them with creatures bound to his will. You're here to find him and claim the bounty — but first, you must survive.
Why similar: CRPG 41.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, RPG 12.6%, Old School 11.6%, Online Co-Op 5.1%
- #33 Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
77% matchVery Positive92% of 10,696 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.
Why similar: CRPG 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Old School 11.8%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Isometric 10.4%
- #34 Deadzoned
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Old School 9%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #35 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
75% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: CRPG 34.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Old School 16.7%, Character Customization 10%, Exploration 8.5%
- #36 Ball, Fall, Dungeon Crawl
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonroof Studios
Windows
Drop and merge balls to do battle, slay your foes, and get that sweet loot. Explore, dodge traps, and keep your torch lit. Retrieve the Amulet of Endor from the darkest levels of the dungeon.
Why similar: Perma Death 32.1%, Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Roguelike 16.4%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Exploration 8.8%
- #37 Path of Achra
73% 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: Perma Death 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Character Customization 14.5%, RPG 7%
- #38 Cralon
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 165 reviews2026
Dev: Pithead Studio
Windows
Cralon is an oldschool indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, solve quests, uncover secrets and find a way out.
Why similar: CRPG 36%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Old School 15.9%, Nonlinear 9.8%, Character Customization 8.6%
- #39 Realms and Ruins: Abencor
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonedude Games Studios
Windows
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. Realms & Ruins takes inspiration from games like Wizardry and Might & Magic and other cRPG's of the 90's.
Why similar: CRPG 44.7%, Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, RPG 13.2%, Old School 12.7%, Exploration 2.8%
- #40 Circle of Swords
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CircleOfSwordsDev
Windows
Circle of Swords is a party-based retro RPG by a solo developer. Gather your party, conquer deadly foes, discover powerful artifacts, and survive to tell the tale! Inspired by classics like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights.
Why similar: CRPG 44.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Old School 14.1%, Isometric 9.2%, RPG 9.1%
- #41 Codex Verbra
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GZ Production
Windows · Mac
An AI-driven RPG where words and imagination become power. Summon weapons and traits, intervene in combat, and decide the fate of a world.
Why similar: CRPG 47.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Character Customization 10.2%, RPG 8.2%
- #42 Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees
72% matchVery Positive97% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 46.2%, Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Exploration 10%, Old School 7.8%, RPG 6%
- #43 DeAnima
71% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Steelgaze Studio
Windows
DeAnima is a brutal yet rewarding dungeon crawler steeped in classic roguelike tradition. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Old School 13.1%, Roguelike 12.5%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #44 Rift Wizard
72% 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: Perma Death 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Character Customization 15%, Roguelike 12.5%, Old School 10.1%
- #45 Rogue Melee
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Szepad
Windows
Rogue Melee is an action Roguelike where you fight your way through a randomly generated dungeon. As you descend deeper, every floor has a unique theme, cast of enemies, bosses and treasure to find. Additionally, you will also acquire stronger weapons and items that empower you on your journey.
Why similar: Perma Death 29%, Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Old School 16.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #46 Tablets of Power
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Dillon!
Windows
JRPG w/ modern humor, turn-based combat, intricate plot twists and a world filled with puzzles, exploration and conspiracy theories.
Why similar: CRPG 39.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Character Customization 11.8%, RPG 6.3%
- #47 V.O.I.D. - Vexation of Infinite Dungeons
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bunny MarthyPub: Yeabunny sp. z o.o.
Windows
Unleash your medieval might in our co-op dungeon crawler! Pick from 5 classes, confront dark fantasy monsters, loot, and watch out for backstabbing allies. Procedurally generated worlds - every playthrough is unique. Conquer the dungeon and win!
Why similar: Perma Death 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Roguelike 11%, Team-Based 8.7%
- #48 Alquiem
68% matchVery Positive87% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Regalia Project
Windows
Alquiem is a new Medieval RPG in which you will be able to gain strength through numerous classes and talent trees, professions and equipment to face the creatures that inhabit the lands of Odenzur.
Why similar: CRPG 30.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Old School 14.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, RPG 7.1%
- #49 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
68% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.
Why similar: CRPG 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Character Customization 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.3%
- #50 Perish Parade
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antang Software
Windows
Perish Parade is a roguelike dungeon-crawler RPG with positional turn-based combat, and an entirely hand-drawn art style. Manage your resources carefully as you explore and fight your way through each area. Create powerful synergies between your party and skills to reach the end. Prepare or perish.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Perma Death 20.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, RPG 9.1%
- #51 Witherbound
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wipe Labs
Windows
Witherbound is an indie multiplayer extraction turn-based roguelike RPG set in a desert abandoned by the gods. Players are adventurers in the city, deserts, taking contracts to explore dungeons, fight monsters, and uncover the world secrets.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #52 Spellblade: Vengeance of the Witch Sisters
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Baby Games
Windows
A retro-classic fantasy RPG inspired by Ultima, Might & Magic, Wasteland, and other classic CRPGs of the 80s and 90s. Featuring a branching narrative, non-combat skills and puzzles, turn-based combat, character customization, and dynamic NPC interactions.
Why similar: CRPG 43.1%, Old School 20.2%, RPG 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Exploration 8.9%
- #53 Brány Skeldalu
67% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows · Linux
Gates of Skeldal is a cult classic Czech dungeon crawler from 1998. On the mythical island of Rovenland, a party of adventurers sets out to stop five rogue mages from the tower of Skeldal. Enjoy turn-based combat, powerful magic, and tricky puzzles in this legendary RPG!
Why similar: CRPG 44.8%, Dungeon Crawler 29.8%, RPG 12.3%, Old School 12.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #54 Offland
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Second Variety Games
Windows
Isometric turn-based CRPG (made by a solo dev) set on hostile sci-fi world. Manage action points in tactical combat, navigate branching dialogue shaped by your skills and choices, and explore a reactive world where decisions carry real consequences. Inspired by the gritty classics of the late '90s.
Why similar: CRPG 47.3%, Isometric 17%, Character Customization 12.9%, Nonlinear 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
- #55 Two Die
70% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Jon Lamont
Windows
Two Die is a turn-based, tactical, roguelike RPG where every action is determined by the roll of two six sided dice. Battle enemies to upgrade your character and discover what hides in your lost memories.
Why similar: CRPG 29.9%, Perma Death 22%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #56 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,190 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.
Why similar: CRPG 30%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Old School 10.8%, Character Customization 9.3%
- #57 Dragonwake
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
Dragonwake is an ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, the land once ruled by the old empire of Istaris before the Starfall. Your heirloom, a blackglass star amulet, draws you to the land just as the primordial dragon begins to stir.
Why similar: CRPG 34.1%, Perma Death 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 4.2%
- #58 Yet Another Reality Show
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Royal Squirrel Studios LLC
Windows
Explore a fantasy world with a reality television twist! In this turn-based CRPG, the choices are yours. Build your party alongside wacky companions, vanquish enemies in tactical combat, and even outlast fellow houseguests in the region's famous Bachelorette Tournament!
Why similar: CRPG 45.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Isometric 12.7%, RPG 7.6%, Character Customization 7.2%
- #59 VERLIES III - Resurrection
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Koya GamePub: Artifex Parvus
Windows
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler featuring intense rhythmic combat in a world consumed by despair.
Why similar: CRPG 39.5%, Dungeon Crawler 36.4%, RPG 13.1%, Procedural Generation 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 3.7%
- #60 Approaching Infinity
64% 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: Perma Death 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Old School 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Roguelike 9%