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The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22.8% ★, Transhumanism 13.6% ★, Sandbox 7%, Moddable 6.6% ★, Immersive Sim 6.5%

A post-apocalyptic roguelike set in modern-day New England. Scavenge tools to craft an arsenal capable of dealing with the ever-evolving hordes of zombies, mutants, aliens, and robots in one of the deepest survival sims around.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Post-apocalyptic 13.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Zombies 10.2%, RPG 6.4%

Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 74% ★, Roguelike 20.3%, RPG 5.4%, Adventure 0.2%

A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.9% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 4%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%, 2D 0.3%

Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 81.7% ★, Roguelike 11%, RPG 3.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.9%, 2D 0.8%

This is a heavily extended version of one of the most famous roguelike games of the 80’s named LARN. Your choice is to find a magic elixier for your daughters recovery. Therefore you have to explore a lot of unknown caves, filled with monsters, demons and traps. Good luck! You may need it!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 83% ★, Roguelike 14.4%, RPG 2.6%

Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.7% ★, Roguelike 15.3%, RPG 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, 2D 3.8%

Survive the madness of an ancient jungle in this open-world, traditional roguelike. Do whatever it takes to escape alive.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.8% ★, Roguelike 16%, RPG 13.4%, Horror 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 82.4% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, RPG 4.3%, Adventure 0.9%

Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 75.2% ★, Roguelike 19.9%, RPG 4.4%, Adventure 0.5%, Singleplayer 0%

Highly moddable classical roguelike with persistence dungeons and fully simulated physics and chemistry.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44% ★, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Sandbox 12.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Moddable 9% ★

Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.6% ★, Roguelike 13.9%, RPG 3.7%, Pixel Graphics 2%, 2D 1.2%

DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a god worship system, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, RPG 11.6%, 2D 3.4%, Adventure 1%

Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.

Why similar: Transhumanism 33.9% ★, Traditional Roguelike 31.4% ★, Moddable 9.1% ★, Roguelike 8.1%, RPG 4.2%

Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 74.6% ★, Roguelike 18.4%, RPG 4.1%, Sci-fi 2.1%, Adventure 0.9%

Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 73.4% ★, Roguelike 19.1%, RPG 5.5%, Moddable 1.5% ★, 2D 0.4%

Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.9% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%, 2D 2.5%

Castle of the Winds is a classic early Windows roguelike. Set in a world inspired by Norse mythology, players explore procedurally generated dungeons beneath a quiet village, battling monsters, discovering magical items, and unraveling the mystery of an ancient evil.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 61% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, RPG 16.6%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Embrace a new adventure in this post apocalyptic world. Investigate, defeat bosses and clear the different dungeons in this turn based roguelike with 3 different battle systems.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57% ★, Roguelike 16.7%, RPG 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, 2D 3.6%

A great catastrophe has come, and you, who are on duty, crash and trapped in a Zed Zone. There are zombies and monsters everywhere, In order to escape, by collecting materials, upgrading skills, building shelters, defeating zombie waves and mysterious mechs, chasing a glimmer of hope.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.3% ★, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Sandbox 14%, Zombies 13.8%, Roguelike 9.1%

Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.8% ★, Roguelike 27.8%, RPG 20.4%

This is a top-down, loot-based RogueLite game. You can build a town, craft weapons and socket them with various gems, then embark on adventures across maps you construct yourself.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.3% ★, Roguelike 16.7%, RPG 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Adventure 3.2%

Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.1% ★, Roguelike 18.1%, RPG 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, 2D 4.1%

サクッと遊べるダンジョン探索型2Dドット絵ローグライクゲーム

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.4% ★, Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, 2D 4%

Critically acclaimed, minimalist text-based rpg. Come light the fire.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.1% ★, Roguelike 18%, RPG 15.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%

The Rogue combines classic turn based RPG goodness with action based combat, creating a hybrid RPG experience. Quickly cut through your foes, or slow down and tackle groups of enemies with spells and potions.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 70.2% ★, Roguelike 17.3%, RPG 8.8%, Survival 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

A classic grid & turn-based roguelike, procedurally generated dungeon crawler, aimed at re-creating the games of yesteryear.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.9% ★, Roguelike 18.3%, RPG 16.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.2% ★, Roguelike 17.2%, RPG 10.6%

Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.3% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 7%, Sci-fi 4.5%

The modern way to play NetHack

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 67.7% ★, Roguelike 16.1%, RPG 11.2%, 2D 3.1%, Adventure 1.7%

A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66.6% ★, Roguelike 14.7%, RPG 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%, 2D 3.1%

This is a roguelike open-world sandbox survival horror set in a modern city. Play as an --redacted-- parasite, possess human hosts, exploit and evolve them to help you survive in a hostile world, all to find out your one true purpose.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Sandbox 14%, Roguelike 12.4%, Exploration 6.9%, RPG 6.6%

サクッと遊べるダンジョン探索型2Dドット絵ローグライクゲーム第2弾

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.2% ★, Roguelike 18.9%, RPG 12%, 2D 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Sigil of Kings is a turn-based fantasy roguelike/RPG, set in an expansive procedurally generated world, displayed in colorful 16-bit pixel art. Explore dungeons, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, find treasures, visit cities, join guilds and make your mark in a living, breathing world.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.3% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, RPG 9.7%, 2D 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%

The title says it all right... Well i have more for you. As you make your way through each Dome you must acquire Keys, Food, and Weapons. Avoid or Kill Monsters that spawn right in front of your eyes. All to escape off the moon to Alert The High Authority.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 65.4% ★, Roguelike 18.9%, Aliens 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, 2D 4.4%

A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.6% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%, RPG 5.2%, 2D 4.7%

The countless backyard gardens managed by Meow were simultaneously invaded by Mutant Lords. The situation was urgent, and the lively and kind-hearted Hakimi rushed out to defeat the Mutant Invaders, counterattack the Mutant Lords, and end the Source of Mutation

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 71.2% ★, Roguelike 20.8%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.5% ★, Roguelike 39.6%, RPG 9.8%

An auto-battler dungeon crawler with visual novel elements. A tired office worker got off on the wrong floor and ended up in another world. The locals look suspiciously like his coworkers, and to get out, he'll have to do some work.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 74.3% ★, Roguelike 15.2%, Horror 6.3%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Curse of the Abyss is a Traditional Roguelike with a twist. Manage your resources and explore the abyss and slay the various Guardians of the Abyss and remove the curses.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 83% ★, Roguelike 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Huntervania is a fast-paced roguelike where you battle endless hordes, craft powerful builds, and fight to survive. Inspired by Vampire Survivors, every second matters. How long can you last?

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.5% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, RPG 14.2%, Zombies 7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Descend the dungeon and slay the evil! Legion's Crawl is a combination of classic roguelike principle and modern 3D environment with intuitive GUI. Choose your hero and difficulty, challenge the randomly generated dungeons!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 68.8% ★, Roguelike 18.5%, RPG 12.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 77.4% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, RPG 3.9%, 2D 2.9%, Adventure 0.8%

Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.3% ★, Roguelike 31%, RPG 18.7%

Can you guide your party through all 20 floors of The Labyrinth and defeat its Liege in this turn-based roguelike RPG? As their Guardian, the party will be counting on your to plan ahead and work around unexpected encounters.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.9% ★, Roguelike 13.3%, RPG 10.6%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 0.2%

A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 70.2% ★, Roguelike 15.2%, RPG 5.4%, 2D 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

Become an ancient Egyptian jeweler in this smart strategy game! Traverse Duat’s 12 perilous underworld gates to uncover a long-buried divine conspiracy. Mix ray mechanics & Roguelike gameplay, craft a unique style with enchanted bookmarks, gems & relics. Prove mortal ingenuity topples divine thrones

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.4% ★, Roguelike 10.6%, Exploration 9.2%, RPG 8.9%, Story Rich 3%

This is a free independent game where you can have a thrilling experience of shooting and fighting endless enemies.Upgrade, become stronger, and defeat more waves of enemies.Fight for higher achievements！

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.4% ★, RPG 19.6%, Survival 5.6%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

An action rogue-like zombie game, please collect enough weapons during the day to survive the night.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.7% ★, Sandbox 13.6%, Zombies 12.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, RPG 6.4%

Retro 2D Rogue-like for PC designed to be simple, classic, and straight-forward for pick-up-and-play.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.6% ★, Roguelike 18.1%, RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, 2D 3.8%

The Road Behind Us is an urban survival game about about you, your dog, and a dead city. Explore abandoned skyscrapers, rooftops, basements, underpasses, and more. Craft out of a semi truck and take your base with you, or fix up an abandoned building and call it home.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.5%, Sandbox 20.1%, RPG 14.8%, Zombies 9.2%, Survival 8.1%

You've been hired by Crossroads Farming Co. to manage their interdimensional farms. Armed with basic tools and determination, navigate procedurally generated farmlands floating in space, where paranormal events strike without warning. Complete objectives, and cultivate an endless home farm.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.9% ★, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Sandbox 14.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, RPG 6.3%

Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45% ★, Sandbox 17%, Moddable 13.8% ★, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 7.5%

True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.3% ★, Roguelike 33.5%, RPG 7.1%, Horror 4%, Sci-fi 3%

Turn-based roguelike where you play as a rogue bot surviving in procedurally generated cities. Features sophisticated character development and in depth combat using a detailed anatomical damage system .

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.8% ★, Sandbox 15.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, RPG 7.1%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 71.9% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, RPG 10.3%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Step into a gorgeous yet perilous world, create your unique combat style from 40 distinct cultivation techniques, and challenge the ultimate bosses of seven chapters in each random adventure.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 87.9% ★, 2D 6.3%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.9% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Horror 7.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%, RPG 5%

Tabletop Survivors is a turn-based roguelike RPG driven by random event cards. You will survive and fight in a zombie apocalypse, making new companions and challenging dangerous enemies. Can you reach your destination?

Why similar: Sandbox 27.4%, Roguelike 20.2%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, RPG 15.4%, Zombies 12.5%

Animal shape survivor game.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.9% ★, Roguelike 20.5%, 2D 5%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%