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Games Like Book of Demons

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

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Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 9,468 reviews
Released: 2018-12-13
Developer: Thing Trunk
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 87%

Overview

Book of Demons is a unique hybrid that masterfully blends the fast-paced, loot-driven nature of isometric hack-and-slash games with the strategic depth of deckbuilding roguelikes. These recommendations focus on titles that capture this specific intersection of card-based combat, dark fantasy atmosphere, and dungeon-crawling progression.

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  1. #1 HELLCARD
    97% matchVery Positive86% of 4,522 reviews2024
    Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Isometric 10.9%, Card Game 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game expands on the card-based combat and dungeon-crawling mechanics of the original.

  2. #2 Hand of Fate 2
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 5,759 reviews2017
    Dev: Defiant Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.7%, Deckbuilding 18%, Card Game 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%, RPG 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG combat with a unique card-based board game structure that mirrors the feel of a tabletop adventure.

  3. #3 Hand of Fate
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 10,633 reviews2015
    Dev: Defiant Development
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 50.9%, Deckbuilding 19%, Card Game 10.2%, Roguelike 5.1%, RPG 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the sequel, it offers a similar blend of card-based deckbuilding and third-person action encounters.

  4. #4 Tainted Grail: Conquest
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
    Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 31.7%, Card Game 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Isometric 13.8%, RPG 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelike-deckbuilder that emphasizes deep character progression and atmospheric world-building.

  5. #5 Monster Slayers
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,253 reviews2017
    Dev: Nerdook Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Monster Slayers is a rogue-like deck-building RPG adventure. Create a hero and choose your path through the perilous Northern Valley as you battle to become a true Monster Slayer.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.9%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Card Game 9.5%, RPG 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike-deckbuilder that focuses on card-based combat and RPG-style character classes.

  6. #6 Wizard of Legend
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.6%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 4.9%, Action 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon crawler that allows for heavy customization of spell decks, mirroring the card-based ability system.

  7. #7 Slay the Spire
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 210,878 reviews2019
    Dev: Mega Crit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 54.4%, Deckbuilding 17.2%, Card Game 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.1%, Roguelike 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive deckbuilding roguelike that provides the strategic depth and addictive progression loop found in Book of Demons.

  8. #8 Dungeon Drafters
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 753 reviews2023
    Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36%, Deckbuilding 26.9%, Card Game 17.2%, RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that utilizes a card-based spell system, perfectly capturing the essence of tactical deckbuilding in a fantasy setting.

  9. #9 Ring of Pain
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
    Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.6%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Card Game 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%, RPG 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler where movement and combat are dictated by a card-based layout in a dark, atmospheric world.

  10. #10 Vault of the Void
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,938 reviews2022
    Dev: Spider Nest Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.4%, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Isometric 11.8%, Card Game 11.4%, Roguelike 4%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep strategic deckbuilding with a focus on player agency and high-stakes combat encounters.

  11. #11 Deck of Ashes
    91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,061 reviews2020
    Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.7%, Deckbuilding 23.6%, Card Game 8.8%, RPG 8%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a dark fantasy aesthetic and card-based combat that requires careful deck management to survive.

  12. #12 Black Book
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 6,528 reviews2021
    Dev: MorteshkaPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    “Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.6%, Deckbuilding 22.6%, Card Game 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, RPG 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that integrates card-based battles with exploration and a rich, folklore-inspired story.

  13. #13 Across the Obelisk
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 12,790 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Card Game 11%, Roguelike 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A party-based deckbuilder that adds RPG elements and strategic depth to the standard roguelike formula.

  14. #14 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
    88% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
    Dev: WOLCEN Studio
    Windows
    Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Isometric 17.9%, Action RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that offers deep character customization and loot-driven dungeon crawling.

  15. #15 Griftlands
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 14,297 reviews2021
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.4%, Deckbuilding 30.3%, Card Game 15.4%, RPG 9.5%, Roguelike 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven deckbuilder that incorporates unique combat and negotiation mechanics within a gritty fantasy world.

  16. #16 Shadows: Awakening
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
    Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Isometric 21.6%, RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action RPG 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that features unique character-switching mechanics and dark fantasy exploration.

  17. #17 Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder
    86% matchMixed63% of 329 reviews2023
    Dev: Black Eye Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.9%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Card Game 10.9%, Demons 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A visually striking, dark-themed deckbuilder that focuses on tactical card play and roguelike progression.

  18. #18 Victor Vran ARPG
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 6,421 reviews2015
    Dev: Haemimont Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action RPG 20.3%, Isometric 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, RPG 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that utilizes a card-based system for customizing character abilities and playstyles.

  19. #19 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
    Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45%, RPG 30.6%, Fantasy 9.6%, Isometric 8.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with dungeon-crawling elements and a card-like ability management system that feels very familiar.

  20. #20 Banners of Ruin
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,181 reviews2021
    Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Deckbuilding 16.2%, Card Game 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines party-based tactical combat with card-based abilities in a challenging roguelike environment.

  21. #21 Deep Sky Derelicts
    84% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,860 reviews2018
    Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 48.8%, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, RPG 7.3%, Card Game 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that uses a card-based combat system to manage abilities in a grim, sci-fi setting.

  22. #22 The Slormancer
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
    Dev: Slormite Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Hack and Slash 24%, Action RPG 13.8%, Isometric 13.7%, RPG 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A loot-heavy action-RPG that focuses on dungeon crawling and character growth in a fast-paced environment.

  23. #23 One Step From Eden
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 7,592 reviews2020
    Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 35.9%, Card Game 16.8%, Action RPG 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Roguelike 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides high-speed, card-based combat in a dungeon-like setting that rewards quick thinking and deck synergy.

  24. #24 Card Quest
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 371 reviews2017
    Dev: WinterSpring Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Card Game 9.9%, RPG 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic card-battler that focuses on dungeon-crawling progression and class-specific deck building.

  25. #25 Pyrene
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 727 reviews2024
    Dev: Two Tiny DicePub: Indie Asylum
    Windows · Mac

    Defeat hellish monsters and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a fast paced roguelike dungeon-crawler. Play with different heroes & spells, collect powerful relics to upgrade your deck while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Demons 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based dungeon crawler that uses card-based mechanics to manage combat and exploration.

  26. #26 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
    81% matchMixed69% of 630 reviews2021
    Dev: Redeev
    Windows

    Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Isometric 13.5%, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy hack-and-slash that captures the dungeon-crawling spirit of the seed game.

  27. #27 Right and Down and Dice
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: mc2games
    Windows

    Explore randomly generated card dungeons where you can only move Right and Down, use Dice to defeat mighty enemies, gather powerful artifacts, and learn new abilities! Will you be able to escape from the dungeon?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.3%, Deckbuilding 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Card Game 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dungeon crawler that uses card-based movement and combat to create a strategic experience.

  28. #28 Runeborn
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 246 reviews2026
    Dev: iDream InteractivePub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows

    Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.5%, Deckbuilding 19.9%, Demons 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Roguelike 4.3%

  29. #29 Tower of Kalemonvo
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 438 reviews2025
    Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Isometric 13.7%, Demons 11.4%, Action RPG 10.1%

  30. #30 Decks & Daggers
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: Osarion
    Windows

    DECKS & DAGGERS is a Deck-Building RPG Card Game where you venture down into the dungeons to slay monsters and collect treasure.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Card Game 11.7%, RPG 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused deckbuilder that emphasizes adventure and tactical card play.

  31. #31 Cards of Cthulhu
    80% matchMostly Positive73% of 340 reviews2016
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    CARDS OF CTHULHU is the Roguelike Card RPG full of madness. Experience the unique combination of strategic deck-building with fast-paced combat and face-off parody monsters from horror B movies.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 42.5%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Card Game 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that integrates card-based combat within a dark, Lovecraftian dungeon-crawling experience.

  32. #32 Spellbook Demonslayers
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
    Dev: Xendra
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.8%, Demons 21.4%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 11.7%, Roguelike 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on spell-based combat and surviving waves of enemies in a dark fantasy world.

  33. #33 Halls of Torment: Prelude
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,401 reviews2023
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Isometric 16.9%, Demons 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%

  34. #34 Wargroove
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 5,221 reviews2019
    Dev: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!

    Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

  35. #35 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

    Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 27.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Roguelike 12.3%, Fantasy 5.5%

  36. #36 Malignant Survivors
    75% matchMixed63% of 308 reviews2024
    Dev: Eren Aydin
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Demons 14.4%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12%, RPG 9.1%

  37. #37 Dungeon Mage
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
    Dev: greenpixels
    Windows

    Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action RPG 11.7%, Demons 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

  38. #38 Indemon Tales
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Luzian
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Demons 12.5%, RPG 10.2%

  39. #39 Halls of Torment
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action RPG 16%, Demons 15.8%, RPG 8.7%

  40. #40 The Last Hex
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2021
    Dev: That Indie Studio
    Windows

    The dead arise and only you can stand against them. Equip and train your character, grow your arsenal of cards, survive harrowing encounters and prepare for the final showdown with The Lost at ...The Last Hex! A RPG Deckbuilder with Roguelite elements.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.5%, Deckbuilding 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Card Game 10.2%, RPG 5.9%

  41. #41 Curse of the Dead Gods
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 8,996 reviews2021
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, Isometric 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Roguelike 6.5%, Fantasy 4.1%

  42. #42 Crying Suns
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 4,448 reviews2019
    Dev: Alt Shift
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

    Why similar: Roguelike 55.4%, Roguelite 22.4%, Singleplayer 22.2%

  43. #43 HELLCARD: Prologue
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 388 reviews2023
    Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    HELLCARD: Prologue lets you try the main game's Singleplayer and Multiplayer modes. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other gamers in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Deckbuilding 16.5%, Isometric 15.2%, Card Game 12.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 8.1%

  44. #44 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 reviews2019
    Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Isometric 32.7%, Fantasy 14%, Singleplayer 4.2%

  45. #45 Into the Restless Ruins
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 122 reviews2025
    Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Wales Interactive
    Windows

    A roguelike deckbuilder where you create the dungeon you fight through. Each night use your cards to expand the ruins then battle through them, harvesting Glimour from the lost souls and improving your deck. Can you reach The Warden and defeat it, so The Maiden will grant your heart’s desire?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Action RPG 8.8%, Card Game 7.6%

  46. #46 Monster Train
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,754 reviews2020
    Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38.8%, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Card Game 14.2%, Demons 8.2%, RPG 5.1%

  47. #47 X-Morph: Defense
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 4,073 reviews2017
    Dev: EXOR Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.

    Why similar: Isometric 78.7%, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 9.1%

  48. #48 FORCED SHOWDOWN
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 675 reviews2016
    Dev: BetaDwarf
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Card Game 10.8%, Action RPG 9.4%

  49. #49 Roguebook
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 4,279 reviews2021
    Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Nacon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.2%, Deckbuilding 22.5%, Card Game 13%, RPG 10.4%, Roguelike 4.5%

  50. #50 Death Must Die
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Isometric 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, RPG 10.6%

  51. #51 Demon's Mirror
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows

    Step into the Demon’s Mirror and enter a fantastical, nightmarish world in this roguelike deckbuilder! Strategy meets the arcane in a unique fusion of deck-building and chain-3 mechanics. Can you face your demons and come out unscathed?

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Deckbuilding 29.3%, Card Game 18.6%, RPG 8.1%, Roguelike 6.6%

  52. #52 Right and Down
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 227 reviews2022
    Dev: mc2games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A deep roguelike and card game that is played using only two buttons: Right and Down! Choose your hero and explore randomly generated card dungeons, gather powerful artifacts to get new abilities, and fight against mighty enemies! Will you make it to level 50?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 38%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Card Game 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%

  53. #53 Niffelheim
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,327 reviews2018
    Dev: Ellada Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim. Survive in this hostile world, ransack the neighbor lands, explore dangerous dungeons and find your way to Valhalla

    Why similar: Action RPG 43.1%, RPG 33.9%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Adventure 7.2%

  54. #54 Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 210 reviews2022
    Dev: Team NadirPub: Black Eye Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 54.2%, Card Game 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 7.7%, Roguelike 5.1%

  55. #55 Striving for Light
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
    Dev: Igniting Spark Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Isometric 14.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 7.3%

  56. #56 Tavern Cards
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 163 reviews2020
    Dev: Vadd Game
    Windows

    "Tavern Cards" is a strategic card-battling adventure! Liberate cities by defeating demons in their taverns. Build a powerful deck, face unique challenges, and unravel the mystery behind the invasion. Can you conquer the demons and save the cities?

    Why similar: Demons 25.7%, Card Game 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, RPG 12.2%, Roguelike 8.5%

  57. #57 Loop Hero
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 36,055 reviews2021
    Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 35.5%, Card Game 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, RPG 9.1%, Roguelike 8%

  58. #58 Blood Card
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 722 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel Cattle Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    This card game combines elements of roguelike and deckbuilding. During the game, you shall strive ahead, gathering cards to build a unique deck and use it to defeat the enemies getting in your way. You will have to choose between escaping or try to defeat Death, who is relentlessly pursuing you.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.7%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Card Game 11.3%, Roguelike 3.8%

  59. #59 Overdungeon
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,103 reviews2019
    Dev: Pocketpair
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A completely new style real-time card battle "Overdungeon" Overdungeon combines rogue-like, tower defense and card games. More than 100 cards are Attack, Animal, Building, Spell, Trap, etc..Build your creative and crazy deck!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.4%, Deckbuilding 19.5%, Card Game 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, RPG 7.1%

  60. #60 Dream Quest
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 327 reviews2016
    Dev: Peter Whalen
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Play cards! Kill monsters! Level Up! Dream Quest is a roguelike deckbuilding game inspired by the likes of Ascension, Magic: the Gathering, and Shandalar. Explore randomly generated levels as one of 13 classes in short, 30 minute, sessions.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 94.3%, Deckbuilding 3.1%, Card Game 0.9%, Roguelike 0.9%, RPG 0.8%

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