- #1 Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 421 reviews2016
Dev: Monkey Stories
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Heroes of the Monkey Tavern is a first-person dungeon-crawling game designed as an introduction to the genre : simplified rules, balanced puzzles and challenges. An independent project developed solo.
Why similar: Real-Time 27.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, RPG 7.4%
- #2 Legend of Grimrock
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,662 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31%, Grid-Based Movement 23.8%, RPG 11.7%, Real-Time 11.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 11.2%
- #3 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 352 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Real-Time 16.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, RPG 8.2%
- #4 The Keep
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.
Why similar: Real-Time 31.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, RPG 7.3%, Exploration 5.3%
- #5 Legend of Grimrock 2
94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,020 reviews2014
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.4%, Grid-Based Movement 31.1%, RPG 12.7%, Party-Based RPG 9.8%, First-Person 5.5%
- #6 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
94% 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: Grid-Based Movement 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 7.5%, RPG 7%
- #7 The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost
93% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2016
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 33.5%, Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, RPG 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, First-Person 6.5%
- #8 Vaporum: Lockdown
92% matchVery Positive85% of 311 reviews2020
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 27.5%, Real-Time 14.9% ★, RPG 13.3%, Tactical RPG 3.9%
- #9 Aeon of Sands - The Trail
91% matchVery Positive87% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Two Bits Kid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aeon of Sands – The Trail is a roleplaying game set in a post-apocalyptic desert world. It combines real-time exploration gameplay with classic gamebooks where you create your very own non-linear story adventure.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, RPG 12.2%, Real-Time 11.8% ★
- #10 Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower
90% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2026
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower 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: Grid-Based Movement 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, RPG 10.7%, Character Customization 4.4%
- #11 Dungeon Treaders
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Kobako
Windows
A classic-style 3D dungeon crawler that blends nostalgic challenge with modern comfort. Enjoy flexible character creation and a classic world, now with streamlined, trial-and-error gameplay.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 31.2%, Dungeon Crawler 29%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, RPG 11.9%, Old School 8.5%
- #12 Dungeon of Calibris: Demon Orb
89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Dalex Software Planning
Windows
Descend into a sprawling, perilous dungeon in this old‑school first‑person RPG. Build your party, uncover hidden rooms, battle deadly creatures, and meet a large cast of adventurers trying to survive the depths. Designed with the spirit of classic “dad‑era” dungeon crawlers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 25%, Grid-Based Movement 22.2%, RPG 19.6%, First-Person 5.8%
- #13 Infinite Adventures®
89% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Character Customization 9.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #14 Erehwon(エレフォーン)
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knight of Karate
Windows
The gear you acquire completely transforms your party’s roles. Erehwon is a loot-driven dungeon crawler where you progress by reshaping your builds around the gear you find.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, Party-Based RPG 21.9%, RPG 9.1%, Character Customization 8.5%
- #15 Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer
86% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Witchgrove Games
Windows
Experience the classic feel of adventuring in Chronicles of Vaeltaja, a deep grid-based 1st person dungeon crawler role-playing game set in the kingdom of Twin Falls, a lush and colourful fantasy world full of quests, dungeons and secrets.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 6.2%
- #16 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
87% matchVery Positive84% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: mebiusu.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.4%, Grid-Based Movement 28.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, RPG 12.8%, Character Customization 5.7%
- #17 Vaporum
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,047 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Why similar: Real-Time 21% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Character Customization 8.3%, Tactical RPG 7.3%
- #18 Dragon Ruins II
82% matchVery Positive87% of 195 reviews2025
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows
A dungeon crawler for tired people.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 31.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, RPG 11.4%, First-Person 4.9%
- #19 7 Mages
84% matchMixed64% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Napoleon Games, s.r.o.Pub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The epic RPG 7 Mages in the tradition of the greatest classics of the genre takes you around the magical island of Roven.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.3%, Grid-Based Movement 30.2%, RPG 27.2%, First-Person 8.3%
- #20 Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited
83% matchMixed64% of 222 reviews2021
Dev: Experience Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Saviors of Sapphire Wings, a fallen hero is reincarnated 100 years after being defeated by the Overlord of Darkness. Bond with allies, explore dungeons, and vanquish monsters in this RPG gem!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 27.7%, RPG 16%, Character Customization 9.9%, Exploration 8%
- #21 Ruzar - The Life Stone
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 142 reviews2015
Dev: Hammer Glass Studio Inc.
Windows
Ruzar - The Life Stone is a dungeon crawler RPG game in which you play an adventurer who needs to discover the powerful Life Stone. Do you have the skills to survive in the deadliest dungeons of the Mountain of Ruz and recover the legendary artefact?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 39.7%, Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, RPG 18.4%, First-Person 7.1%
- #22 King's Courier
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goblinwatch
Windows
King’s Courier is a free roam, party-based RPG. Carry out perilous quests for the King while exploring sprawling dungeons, enchanted forests, deadly swamps, and monster-filled caves. Build your party, learn magic, battle in real-time, solve puzzles, and uncover the kingdom’s secrets along the way.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, RPG 18.8%, Character Customization 7.6%, First-Person 6.2%
- #23 Odd Job
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nadav Hekselman
Windows
Fight to escape a sinister building in this modern twist on the classic 90-degree, tile-based RPG dungeon crawler, featuring deep turn-based combat.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Character Customization 9.4%, RPG 8%
- #24 Coldfire Keep
82% matchMixed43% of 117 reviews2014
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
An ancient power lies hidden, deep within Coldfire Keep, threatening the peaceful town of Newsettle. Now four friends must take it upon themselves to become heroes, and venture into the depths on a quest to secure their town's future.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.3%, RPG 30.9%, Grid-Based Movement 29.2%, First-Person 6.5%
- #25 Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
81% matchMixed66% of 164 reviews2015
Dev: Hydro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 41.1%, Dungeon Crawler 39%, RPG 17.3%, First-Person 2.5%
- #26 Demon Lord Reincarnation Gaiden
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows · Linux
Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord once again in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you strong enough to free humanity from the reign of terror?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 23.1%, RPG 9.6%, First-Person 4.9%
- #27 Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 451 reviews2020
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.8%, Grid-Based Movement 23.3%, RPG 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, First-Person 3%
- #28 Descending: Curse of the Blood Crown
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games by Arky
Windows
First Person, Party Blobbing, Dungeon Crawling, World Spanning RPG. Explore a tile based, hand crafted, fantasy world. Engage in turn based combat with a variety of enemies. Survive dungeons full of devious traps and hidden dangers. Assemble the ultimate party of adventurers and save Aeldrath.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Character Customization 12.3%, RPG 11%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%
- #29 The Darkness Below
76% 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: Grid-Based Movement 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 6.2%
- #30 The Bard's Tale Trilogy
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,531 reviews2018
Dev: Krome StudiosPub: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Grid-Based Movement 28.1%, RPG 19.8%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Old School 5%
- #31 エルミナージュORIGINAL ~闇の巫女と神々の指輪~
76% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: mebius.
Windows
Inheriting the fun of classic dungeon RPGs Eluminage ORIGINAL, a popular title that inherits the fun of classical dungeon RPG finally appeared on Steam. The hack-slash gameplay is challenging and and a high degree of freedom in character creation, Once you start playing, you won't be able to stop.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.7%, Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, RPG 23%, Character Customization 10%, 3D 4.8%
- #32 Into the depths below
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Calumnius
Windows
Create your party and explore the depths below Trianis. Endless build options, brutal fight, hardship and exploration await!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Character Customization 12.6%, Grid-Based Movement 11%, RPG 8.8%
- #33 Arakion: Book One
78% matchMixed54% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Arakion LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arakion is a new take on the first-person crawler genre. Similar to Grimrock, with a healthy dose of Might and Magic, and a pinch of Fable, players progress through this fairytale-like world solving puzzles, slaying monsters, and rebuilding!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27.2%, RPG 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, First-Person 4.7%
- #34 Dragon Ruins II: Aftermath
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows
A standalone expansion for a dungeon crawler for tired people.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 22.9%, RPG 11.5%, First-Person 4.5%
- #35 Underkeep
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Explore a dangerous fantasy world in this role-playing dungeon crawler with tactical, turn-based combat. Assemble a party of adventurers, upgrade your gear and descend into the depths of the Underkeep to uncover what lies hidden below.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, RPG 7.6%, Character Customization 6.8%
- #36 Potato Flowers in Full Bloom
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Pon Pon GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore an underground labyrinth in search of mythical seeds in this 3D dungeon crawler RPG! Leaving things to chance will prove fatal🌱Explore underground labyrinths, expanding your range of actions as you go🌿Light up the path, defeat those in front of you, grow stronger, and unravel the mysteries
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32%, Party-Based RPG 27.7%, RPG 14.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%, Character Customization 5.8%
- #37 The Quest
74% 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: Grid-Based Movement 40.8%, Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, RPG 17.1%, First-Person 8.2%, Old School 2.3%
- #38 Starshard Brigands
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Zomia Studio
Windows
Starshard Brigands is a first-person dungeon crawler with grid-based movement, where shifting loyalties and hard choices shape your fate. As a nameless mercenary in a fractured world, decide where you stand—or stand alone.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Character Customization 10.9%, RPG 7.1%
- #39 Archaelund
71% matchVery Positive84% of 392 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #40 Into The Inferno
71% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A retro-style first-person dungeon crawler RPG where you rescue kidnapped children from an underground demon horde.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.3%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, RPG 9.1%, First-Person 6.3%
- #41 Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
72% matchVery Positive80% of 1,428 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45%, Grid-Based Movement 25.1%, RPG 14.4%, Party-Based RPG 8.3%, First-Person 2.7%
- #42 Dragon Wars
73% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
From the designer's of Bard's Tale comes a story-telling RPG with over 60 monsters, 65 spells and hours of exploration and turn-based combat where your decisions matter.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, RPG 10.5%, Character Customization 9.7%
- #43 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
72% matchVery Positive82% of 273 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, RPG 18.3%, First-Person 4.7%
- #44 Castle on Crimson Rock
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Olivia Kang
Windows
Build your team and vibe in this PSX-inspired dungeon crawler. First, customize your team's loadout, then see your strategy play out in real-time auto battles while you clear the grid-based map in first person. Experiment with different classes, unlock shortcuts on each floor, and reach the bottom.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, RPG 9%, Character Customization 8.3%
- #45 A Quest That Became Legend
69% matchVery Positive85% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Neon Light Studio
Windows
A Quest That Became Legend is a game inspired by old school RPG classics, with turn based combat and an open world environment. Set out on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, RPG 11.8%, Character Customization 11.4%, Exploration 7.8%
- #46 Crypts Of Carith
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EverMoore Studios
Windows
Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the dangerous Crypts of Carith. Explore sewers, forgotten cellars, and ancient tombs, battle deadly creatures, and uncover powerful loot in this classic party-based dungeon crawling RPG built on a familiar D20 system.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.4%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Character Customization 8.8%, RPG 7.5%
- #47 Stonekeep
71% matchVery Positive93% of 145 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stonekeep is a first-person full-screen role-playing game. Immerse yourself as you journey through a detailed fantasy world of faeries, goblins, a giant dragon and undead skeletons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.9%, Real-Time 23.5% ★, RPG 20.3%, Grid-Based Movement 17.1%, First-Person 3.2%
- #48 Fallen Dungeons
69% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Vita Software
Windows
Fallen Dungeons is a grid-based dungeon crawler which melds modern aesthetics and mechanics with old school game design.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 39.7%, Dungeon Crawler 36.5%, RPG 23.9%
- #49 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
68% matchVery Positive85% of 542 reviews2023
Dev: 59 StudioPub: Game*Spark Publishing
Windows
Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Grid-Based Movement 22.5%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, RPG 9.9%, Character Customization 9.3%
- #50 False Skies
69% matchVery Positive91% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Feenicks
Windows · Linux
Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Character Customization 13.6%, RPG 10.3%, Old School 9%
- #51 Dawn of the Wizards
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mostly Playable Games
Windows
Dawn of the Wizards is a grid based dungeon crawler RPG. The game puts its focus on real-time melee combat. Fighting monsters in a dungeon, solving puzzles and exploring the world and events that led to the dawn of the wizards and the downfall of all who opposed them.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 36.6%, Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, RPG 11.7%, Exploration 6.9%, Linear 6.1%
- #52 Etrian Odyssey III HD
67% matchVery Positive88% of 717 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.6%, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, RPG 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 13.3%, Character Customization 5.7%
- #53 Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 285 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required)HARD DISK supported11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!)Weaponry, Physical and Academia SkillsSix Spellbooks, 462 CombinationsNon-Player CharactersAn arsenal of over 400 researched itemsVaried Fighting ModesPrimary and Secondary AttackContinuous JourneyUnlimited...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Grid-Based Movement 23.7%, RPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, First-Person 7%
- #54 Zoid Zoid Tetsoidea II
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brewsterland Studios
Windows
The sequel to Zoid Zoid Tetsoidea! May be played as a stand alone. JRPG with dungeons, and turn based combat, in a modern sci-fi setting.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.8%, Dungeon Crawler 29.9%, RPG 22.7%, Exploration 9.7%, 3D 4.5%
- #55 Tower Of Hope
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Unfocused Games
Windows
30 years ago, heroes sealed an Evil God within the Tower of Hope. Now the barrier is broken. You are an adventurer seeking glory, but the truth of what really happened waits inside.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.5%, Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, RPG 23.4%, First-Person 7.3%, 3D 4.9%
- #56 Path of the Abyss
65% matchVery Positive93% of 655 reviews2025
Dev: Suzuki Suzuzou
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.4%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, RPG 10%, Character Customization 9.4%
- #57 Scars of Mars
66% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.
Windows
Scars of Mars is a real-time RPG. Make split-second decisions to defeat enemies quickly in thrilling and satisfying battles.
Why similar: Real-Time 42.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Character Customization 11.3%, RPG 10.1%, Tactical RPG 7.9%
- #58 Paper Dungeon - Deep Down
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NiBo GamesPub: TBD
Windows
Retro-modern dungeon crawler RPG with deep tactical combat. Trapped in a haunting maze of 80s pen & paper nostalgia, outwit the Overseer’s eerie trials. 12 unique heroes, 40+ condition combos, gazillion of abilities & items. Wishlist for a nostalgic descent!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Character Customization 9.9%, RPG 9.4%