- #1 Caves of Qud
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,599 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 30.4% ★, Traditional Roguelike 25.4% ★, Moddable 14.1% ★, Roguelike 7%, Survival 6.4%
- #2 Cataclysm: The Last Generation
96% matchVery Positive92% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Worm Girl
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 33.1% ★, Zombies 14%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Roguelike 9.8%, Survival 8.7%
- #3 UnderRail
96% matchVery Positive86% of 7,229 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 41.3%, RPG 26.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Sandbox 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #4 Cogmind
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,997 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 67.9% ★, Roguelike 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Story Rich 5.3%, RPG 5%
- #5 Terminus: Zombie Survivors
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,475 reviews2024
Dev: Longplay Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
Why similar: Zombies 23.1%, Survival 14.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Sandbox 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.3%
- #6 UnReal World
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,370 reviews2016
Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Sandbox 13.4%, Survival 12.5%, Roguelike 12%, Immersive Sim 11.8%
- #7 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,615 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 67.8% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, RPG 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, 2D 3.2%
- #8 Tales of Maj'Eyal
92% matchVery Positive94% of 7,427 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 62.9% ★, Roguelike 17.7%, Moddable 9.2% ★, RPG 7.2%, 2D 1.4%
- #9 Soulash 2
91% matchVery Positive85% of 2,422 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 36.1% ★, Moddable 21.6% ★, Sandbox 14.7%, Survival 9.8%, RPG 6.9%
- #10 Path of Achra
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,239 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.8% ★, Roguelike 24.7%, RPG 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D 3.3%
- #11 Rogue Fable III
89% matchVery Positive93% of 746 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
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 78.9% ★, Roguelike 11.5%, RPG 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Adventure 1.7%
- #12 Xenomarine
90% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Fourfold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 71.4% ★, Roguelike 19%, RPG 4.1%, Sci-fi 3.4%, Adventure 2.1%
- #13 Wayward
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,366 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42% ★, Survival 16.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Sandbox 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #14 ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game
88% matchVery Positive85% of 10,540 reviews2018
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ATOM RPG is a post-apocalyptic indie game, inspired by classic CRPGs: Fallout, Wasteland, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate and many others.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.2%, Sandbox 22.9%, Survival 21.3%, RPG 11.3%, Exploration 10.6%
- #15 Exanima
87% matchVery Positive80% of 13,868 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Roguelike 24.2%, Horror 18.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 5%
- #16 Stoneshard
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,466 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Roguelike 24%, RPG 21.8%, Survival 21.1%, Sandbox 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #17 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Huw Millward
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.
Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Sandbox 29.1%, Roguelike 24.2%, Exploration 8%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #18 Zorbus
85% matchVery Positive90% of 374 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 65.4% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, 2D 1.9%
- #19 Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,336 reviews2021
Dev: Silent DreamsPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The successful indie survival RPG "Dead Age" is back with a vengeance! No other game offers this mix of role-playing, rogue-like, fast-paced turn-based combat and survival all in one. Inspired by Darkest Dungeon, Fallout 1+2, This War of Mine and The Walking Dead.
Why similar: Zombies 34.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Survival 14.1%, Roguelike 10.1%, RPG 9.3%
- #20 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
84% matchVery Positive94% of 25,137 reviews2015
Dev: Interplay Inc.Pub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 45.1%, RPG 24.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Sandbox 5.9%, Exploration 4.7%
- #21 The Doors of Trithius
83% matchVery Positive94% of 979 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.9% ★, Roguelike 15.8%, Survival 13.1%, RPG 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #22 Approaching Infinity
81% matchVery Positive95% of 740 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.3% ★, Sci-fi 12%, Roguelike 11.8%, RPG 8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #23 ATOM RPG Trudograd
82% matchVery Positive83% of 4,436 reviews2021
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 21.7%, Sandbox 18.5%, Survival 18.2%, Immersive Sim 14.9%, RPG 9.4%
- #24 Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
82% matchVery Positive94% of 17,443 reviews2009
Dev: Black Isle StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 48.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 43.8%, RPG 22.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Sandbox 6.6%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #25 Siralim Ultimate
81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,535 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Pixel Graphics 33.4%, 2D 22%, Singleplayer 3%
- #26 RimWorld
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 245,287 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.6 hrsMean: 266.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Why similar: Moddable 35.9% ★, Survival 20.7%, Sandbox 18.6%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #27 Moonring
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,451 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.1% ★, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #28 Subterrain: Mines of Titan
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 741 reviews2024
Dev: Pixellore IncPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.4%, Survival 23.3%, Sci-fi 16.2%, RPG 13.8%, Exploration 10.9%
- #29 Jupiter Hell Classic
76% matchVery Positive96% of 238 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.8% ★, Roguelike 15%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Horror 8.2%, RPG 4.7%
- #30 Roadwarden
76% matchVery Positive94% of 5,150 reviews2022
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Story Rich 18.1%, Adventure 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #31 NEO Scavenger
78% matchVery Positive90% of 5,410 reviews2014
Dev: Blue Bottle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.
Why similar: Survival 30%, Post-apocalyptic 29.4%, Roguelike 17.5%, Sandbox 11%, RPG 9.5%
- #32 Dwarf Fortress
75% matchVery Positive95% of 31,421 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Why similar: Sandbox 41.7%, Survival 36.2%, Moddable 11.9% ★, Roguelike 7.6%, Exploration 2.6%
- #33 Tangledeep
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,482 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63.7% ★, Roguelike 16.1%, RPG 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 4.6%
- #34 Dungeons of Dredmor
77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,431 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 70.5% ★, Roguelike 19.8%, RPG 5.5%, Moddable 2.9% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #35 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
78% matchMixed49% of 510 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.3% ★, Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 9.7%, Exploration 7.9%, Adventure 4.4%
- #36 Dead Age
75% matchVery Positive82% of 5,605 reviews2016
Dev: Silent DreamsPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Survive the zombie apocalypse with a “Final Fantasy” turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, craft materials, and make difficult decisions. Defend your camp against hordes of the undead to prevail in this non-linear rogue-lite (comparable to FTL). Innovative Indie Survival-RPG!
Why similar: Zombies 38.3%, Survival 17.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, RPG 14%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #37 Space Wreck
74% matchVery Positive88% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Pahris Entertainment SIA
Windows
The biggest little RPG in the world. Post-apocalyptic retro space adventure with an extreme focus on role-playing and replayability. Inch wide, miles deep - intentionally short yet surprisingly deep.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34.3%, RPG 15.3%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
- #38 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,162 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.7% ★, Roguelike 16.4%, RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, 2D 4%
- #39 The Age of Decadence
74% matchVery Positive82% of 4,045 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: Story Rich 40.7%, RPG 38.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Singleplayer 7%
- #40 DUNGEONS OF CHAOS
73% matchVery Positive86% of 180 reviews2017
Dev: Volker Elzner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Retro turn-based 2D pixelart RPG. Exploration, character choices, riddles and challenges. 80+ hours of gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Roguelike 33.4%, Adventure 21.7%
- #41 Quasimorph
68% matchVery Positive82% of 7,882 reviews2026
Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based cyberpunk RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.
Why similar: Transhumanism 49.6% ★, Roguelike 17.2%, Sci-fi 11.7%, RPG 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #42 Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows
The Pit2 returns to the turn-based Roguelike roots of the indie classic and takes you to another alien facility filled with broken machines, warped creatures, and new surprises!
Why similar: Zombies 28.3%, Roguelike 24.1%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Horror 14.7%, RPG 12.3%
- #43 Project Zomboid
70% matchVery Positive94% of 475,049 reviews2013
Dev: The Indie Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 87.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Why similar: Zombies 35.2%, Survival 26.7%, Sandbox 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, RPG 4.3%
- #44 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
71% matchVery Positive94% of 441 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Story Rich 24.6%, 2D 18%, Adventure 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #45 GnollHack
70% matchVery Positive87% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63.6% ★, Roguelike 16.3%, RPG 11.1%, Adventure 4.1%, 2D 3.2%
- #46 Dead State: Reanimated
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,562 reviews2014
Dev: DoubleBear Productions
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dead State is a narrative-driven survival RPG set at the dawn of the undead apocalypse. Drawing inspiration from classic RPGs like Fallout, X-Com, and Suikoden, Dead State combines strategic, turn-based combat with base building mechanics, character creation, and social management.
Why similar: Zombies 45.9%, Survival 23.1%, RPG 11%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Sandbox 4.6%
- #47 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,554 reviews2013
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.6% ★, Aliens 16.8%, Zombies 16.3%, Roguelike 10.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #48 NetHack: Legacy
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 80.2% ★, Roguelike 13%, RPG 4.4%, Adventure 2.3%
- #49 WORLD OF HORROR
67% matchVery Positive90% of 9,835 reviews2023
Dev: panstaszPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
Why similar: Moddable 25.2% ★, Horror 18.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Survival 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #50 Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe
67% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Lab Rabbit Games ltd
Windows
With a focus on stealth, combat, and long-term planning, Shadowed offers 6 unique classes, over 200 perks, and a heavy emphasis on level and enemy design. Synergistic and brutal in both style and difficulty, Shadowed is a traditional Roguelike experience like no other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.9% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, RPG 9%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, 2D 1.9%
- #51 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
69% matchVery Positive86% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.6% ★, Roguelike 16.5%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, 2D 4.8%
- #52 Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
69% matchVery Positive84% of 3,471 reviews2019
Dev: Failbetter Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.
Why similar: Survival 21.5%, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 15.7%, Exploration 15.6%, Story Rich 13.3%
- #53 Inquisitor
71% matchMixed68% of 698 reviews2013
Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story.
Why similar: RPG 79.6%, Story Rich 14.2%, Singleplayer 6.2%
- #54 Conquest of Elysium 5
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,955 reviews2021
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: Moddable 54.8% ★, Roguelike 27.7%, Exploration 13.3%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #55 Mirklurk: Every Step Matters
66% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
You've been exiled to The Mirk - an unforgiving swampland where every step could be your last. You must constantly make choices: what paths to take, which tree to shelter under, what beasts to engage or avoid, what items to bring into the darkness of dungeons, and what treasures to leave behind.
Why similar: Survival 21.7%, Roguelike 20%, Immersive Sim 19.6%, RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #56 Elin
65% matchVery Positive93% of 9,122 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.4% ★, Sandbox 14.8%, Roguelike 14.1%, RPG 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #57 Mainframe Defenders
68% matchVery Positive88% of 792 reviews2020
Dev: Synthetic Domain
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - Turn-based tactics centered around gear and unit customization. It offers simple combat, high replayability, and tons of loot. Items don't just provide stats boost, but also offer distinct mechanics that can be combined into powerful builds.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.6% ★, Sandbox 15.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, RPG 7.2%, Exploration 6.7%
- #58 Paths & Danger
69% matchMixed67% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.
Why similar: Roguelike 58.2%, RPG 34.5%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #59 I Shall Remain
70% matchMixed66% of 163 reviews2015
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An Action RPG at its core, I Shall Remain combines role-playing elements with survival and strategic aspects, and creates a blend never before seen. Through complex, real-time character progression and RPG system, over a hundred abilities to learn and upgrade, dozens of weapons and enhancers, thousands of Infected, over twenty mutations,...
Why similar: Zombies 28.8%, Post-apocalyptic 24.7%, Survival 18.3%, RPG 15.8%, Horror 7.6%
- #60 Convoy
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,464 reviews2015
Dev: Convoy GamesPub: Indietopia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.8%, Moddable 19.1% ★, Roguelike 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, RPG 8.4%