- #1 HELLCARD
97% matchVery Positive86% of 4,674 reviews2024
Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.6 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 20.8%, Deckbuilding 16.9%, Isometric 11.4%, Card Game 8.6%
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 Hand of Fate 2
96% matchVery Positive84% of 5,827 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 41.9% ★, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Card Game 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%, RPG 7.5%
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 Hand of Fate
96% matchVery Positive89% of 10,689 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 50.6% ★, Deckbuilding 18.8%, Card Game 10.2%, Roguelike 5.1%, RPG 4.5%
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 Monster Slayers
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,271 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 monsters to become a legendary Monster Slayer!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.8% ★, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Card Game 9.5%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike-deckbuilder that focuses on card-based combat and RPG-style character classes.
- #5 Tainted Grail: Conquest
94% matchVery Positive90% of 8,376 reviews2021
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.0 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 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Card Game 17.7%, Isometric 14.5%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelike-deckbuilder that emphasizes deep character progression and atmospheric world-building.
- #6 Ring of Pain
94% matchVery Positive91% of 5,107 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 38.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.8% ★, Card Game 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, RPG 7.3%
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.
- #7 Dungeon Drafters
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 776 reviews2023
Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 37.6%, Deckbuilding 26.7%, Card Game 17.1%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 6.5%
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.
- #8 Deck of Ashes
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,070 reviews2020
Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 46.8% ★, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Card Game 8.8%, RPG 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark fantasy aesthetic and card-based combat that requires careful deck management to survive.
- #9 Wizard of Legend
91% matchVery Positive91% of 21,075 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 52.4%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Roguelike 9.5%, RPG 5.1%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon crawler that allows for heavy customization of spell decks, mirroring the card-based ability system.
- #10 Slay the Spire
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 218,929 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Crit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.5 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 54.6% ★, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Card Game 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.5%, Roguelike 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive deckbuilding roguelike that provides the strategic depth and addictive progression loop found in Book of Demons.
- #11 Black Book
90% matchVery Positive92% of 6,753 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 30.8%, Deckbuilding 22.2%, Card Game 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that integrates card-based battles with exploration and a rich, folklore-inspired story.
- #12 Across the Obelisk
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 13,165 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamsite GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 54.2 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 40.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Deckbuilding 18.6%, Card Game 10.9%, Roguelike 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based deckbuilder that adds RPG elements and strategic depth to the standard roguelike formula.
- #13 Vault of the Void
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Spider Nest Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.3 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 44.6% ★, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Isometric 12.6%, Card Game 11.5%, Roguelike 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep strategic deckbuilding with a focus on player agency and high-stakes combat encounters.
- #14 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
89% matchMixed56% of 68,025 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 32.5 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 22.2%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Isometric 17.9%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that offers deep character customization and loot-driven dungeon crawling.
- #15 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
88% matchVery Positive87% of 7,391 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.3 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 44.5%, RPG 30.7%, Fantasy 9.7%, Isometric 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with dungeon-crawling elements and a card-like ability management system that feels very familiar.
- #16 Griftlands
86% matchVery Positive94% of 14,485 reviews2021
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.4 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 36% ★, Deckbuilding 30.9%, Card Game 15.8%, RPG 10.3%, Roguelike 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven deckbuilder that incorporates unique combat and negotiation mechanics within a gritty fantasy world.
- #17 Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder
86% matchMixed62% of 331 reviews2023
Dev: Black Eye Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 39.8% ★, Deckbuilding 18.1%, Card Game 10.9%, Demons 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking, dark-themed deckbuilder that focuses on tactical card play and roguelike progression.
- #18 Deep Sky Derelicts
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,885 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 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, RPG 7.8%, 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.
- #19 The Slormancer
82% matchVery Positive81% of 7,383 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 29.9%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, Isometric 13.6%, 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.
- #20 Shadows: Awakening
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,498 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.7 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 24.3%, Isometric 21.3%, RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that features unique character-switching mechanics and dark fantasy exploration.
- #21 Victor Vran ARPG
84% matchVery Positive85% of 6,457 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%, Action RPG 20.7%, Isometric 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that utilizes a card-based system for customizing character abilities and playstyles.
- #22 Card Quest
83% matchVery Positive86% of 378 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.2 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 40.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Card Game 9.9%, RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic card-battler that focuses on dungeon-crawling progression and class-specific deck building.
- #23 Banners of Ruin
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,241 reviews2021
Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 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 19.2%, Deckbuilding 16%, Card Game 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines party-based tactical combat with card-based abilities in a challenging roguelike environment.
- #24 One Step From Eden
81% matchVery Positive93% of 7,663 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 31.8%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Card Game 16.5%, Action RPG 16.1%, 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.
- #25 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
81% matchMixed69% of 638 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%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, Isometric 13.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy hack-and-slash that captures the dungeon-crawling spirit of the seed game.
- #26 Pyrene
78% matchVery Positive92% of 759 reviews2024
Dev: Two Tiny DicePub: Indie Asylum
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 32.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Deckbuilding 14.3%, Demons 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based dungeon crawler that uses card-based mechanics to manage combat and exploration.
- #27 Nightmare Raid: Blood Card Storm
77% matchNo user reviews88% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Bloodforge Studio
Windows
Enter the dungeon and unleash devastating card combos in Nightmare Raid: Blood Card Storm. Build powerful decks, trigger explosive chain effects, evolve weapons, and survive endless monster waves in this fast-paced roguelike card adventure.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.6% ★, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Card Game 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #28 Spellbook Demonslayers
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,328 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29.1%, Demons 22.3%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 12.2%, Roguelike 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on spell-based combat and surviving waves of enemies in a dark fantasy world.
- #29 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% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Card Game 11.5%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused deckbuilder that emphasizes adventure and tactical card play.
- #30 Tower of Kalemonvo
77% matchVery Positive84% of 482 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 21.6%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Isometric 13.8%, Demons 11.5%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #31 Right and Down and Dice
78% matchVery Positive83% of 119 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 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Card Game 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dungeon crawler that uses card-based movement and combat to create a strategic experience.
- #32 Runeborn
76% matchVery Positive81% of 320 reviews2026
Dev: iDream InteractivePub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 46.4% ★, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Demons 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, RPG 4.4%
- #33 Cards of Cthulhu
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 356 reviews2016
Dev: Awoker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 42.6% ★, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Card Game 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, RPG 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that integrates card-based combat within a dark, Lovecraftian dungeon-crawling experience.
- #34 Indemon Tales
76% matchVery Positive95% of 61 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 30.5%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action RPG 14.6%, Demons 12.6%, RPG 10.2%
- #35 Bonehold
73% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 7.6%
- #36 Dungeon Mage
75% matchVery Positive88% 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 27.9%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, Demons 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #37 Halls of Torment: Prelude
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,422 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 17.7%, Isometric 17.1%, Demons 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%
- #38 Malignant Survivors
75% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2024
Dev: Eren Aydin
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.2%, Demons 14.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, RPG 9.1%
- #39 Crying Suns
74% matchVery Positive86% of 4,555 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 71.2%, Singleplayer 28.8%
- #40 Curse of the Dead Gods
73% matchVery Positive83% of 9,242 reviews2021
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 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 32.7%, Isometric 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Roguelike 6.5%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #41 Shadow Dungeon
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,480 reviews2026
Dev: OO Cat
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nightmarish monsters crawl forth from the darkness, while the Demon Lord lurks beneath the abyss. Venture into the Shadow Dungeon, carve your way through blood and chaos, and forge your own legendary epic.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Action RPG 23.1%, Demons 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 11%
- #42 The Last Hex
73% matchVery Positive80% of 218 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 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Card Game 10.1%, RPG 6.3%
- #43 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
72% matchVery Positive88% of 6,367 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 32.8%, Fantasy 14%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #44 Halls of Torment
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,896 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.4 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 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 16.7%, Demons 16.4%, RPG 9%
- #45 Wargroove
71% matchVery Positive82% of 5,277 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 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%
- #46 Hand of Fate: Hordes
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 355 reviews2026
Dev: Spitfire InteractivePub: Spicy Koala
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control powerful heroes and carve your way through dungeons, quests, and endless monsters and bosses. Grow your powers every run with new weapons and enchantments. Choose your cards wisely and thrive in chaos.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, RPG 11.9%, Roguelike 7.8%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #47 Driftland: The Magic Revival
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,015 reviews2019
Dev: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
- #48 Into the Restless Ruins
69% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Wales Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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% ★, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Action RPG 9.5%, Card Game 7.6%
- #49 Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder - Prologue
70% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2022
Dev: Team NadirPub: Black Eye Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 54.4% ★, Card Game 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, RPG 8.3%, Roguelike 5.2%
- #50 Hollowdeep
68% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Kyle Burgin
Windows
Hollowdeep is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by oldschool games of the ps1 era. There is a large focus on fast gameplay and parrying mechanics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Demons 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #51 Hellslave
68% matchVery Positive85% of 3,423 reviews2022
Dev: Ars GoetiaPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.8%, Demons 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, RPG 10.7%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #52 MONOLISK
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 445 reviews2021
Dev: Trickster Arts
Windows
Raid a gazillion handcrafted dungeons, collect loot and creature cards and build your own dungeons for others! MONOLISK is a fantasy ARPG, CCG and dungeon builder in a single package. Build dungeons, share them with your followers, gear up your heroes and clear levels built by your friends!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Isometric 16%, Action RPG 12.3%, Card Game 12.1%
- #53 Tavern Cards
71% matchMixed70% of 165 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 27%, Card Game 22%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, RPG 12.8%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #54 Monster Train
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,964 reviews2020
Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 27.9 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 39.1% ★, Deckbuilding 23.5%, Card Game 14.3%, Demons 8.9%, RPG 5.5%
- #55 X-Morph: Defense
67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,244 reviews2017
Dev: EXOR Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 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 78.6%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 8.8%
- #56 Demon's Mirror
66% matchVery Positive87% of 108 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 31.6%, Deckbuilding 29%, Card Game 18.5%, RPG 8.7%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #57 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
70% matchMixed69% of 724 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Isometric 13.5%, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #58 Grim Dawn
66% matchVery Positive93% of 109,993 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 43.4%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Isometric 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #59 Striving for Light
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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 25.3%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Isometric 15.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, RPG 7.5%