- #1 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
97% matchVery Positive92% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows · Linux
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: Transhumanism 30.6% ★, Traditional Roguelike 25.4% ★, Moddable 13.9% ★, Roguelike 7.1%, Survival 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unmatched level of simulation and sandbox survival depth that mirrors the emergent complexity of Qud.
- #2 Cogmind
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 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 38.8% ★, Turn-Based 20.3%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelike 7.1%, Difficult 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi roguelike that captures the modularity and tactical satisfaction of building a character through cybernetic parts.
- #3 Dwarf Fortress
96% matchVery Positive95% of 30,806 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.4 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: Survival 39.4%, Procedural Generation 17%, Moddable 14.3% ★, Open World 13.2%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep world simulation and procedural history generation that makes every playthrough unique.
- #4 UnderRail
95% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Turn-Based 29.9%, CRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 9.5%, Open World 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, turn-based isometric RPG that excels in character builds and atmospheric, post-apocalyptic exploration.
- #5 Tales of Maj'Eyal
94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 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 34.4% ★, Turn-Based 28.2%, Difficult 10%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep character progression system and complex tactical combat within a traditional roguelike framework.
- #6 Kenshi
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 110,425 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: Open World 53.2%, Survival 23.8%, RPG 13.4%, Character Customization 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, unforgiving open-world sandbox where you can build your own story in a strange, post-apocalyptic landscape.
- #7 NEO Scavenger
93% matchVery Positive90% of 5,359 reviews2014
Dev: Blue Bottle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 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: Turn-Based 31.7%, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Survival 16.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Open World 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on gritty survival and scavenging in a post-apocalyptic world where every decision matters.
- #8 The Doors of Trithius
92% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 24.4% ★, Turn-Based 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Open World 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world traditional roguelike that focuses on exploration and character growth in a procedural world.
- #9 Stoneshard
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 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: Turn-Based 25.3%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, turn-based roguelike RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and gritty survival mechanics.
- #10 Soulash 2
91% matchVery Positive86% of 2,323 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 26.5% ★, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Moddable 15.5% ★, Open World 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that allows for immense freedom in a procedurally generated world, focusing on player-driven goals.
- #11 Path of Achra
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 30.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 22.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Character Customization 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on wild character customization and build-crafting, similar to the mutation system in Qud.
- #12 Death Trash
90% matchVery Positive93% of 3,662 reviews2021
Dev: Crafting Legends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
Why similar: CRPG 24.6%, Open World 20.3%, Character Customization 13.2%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the weird, grotesque, and post-apocalyptic aesthetic of Qud in an isometric, choice-driven RPG.
- #13 Rift Wizard
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.6%, Traditional Roguelike 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Character Customization 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-stakes tactical roguelike that rewards deep knowledge of spell synergies and character builds.
- #14 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,595 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 31.5% ★, Turn-Based 21.2%, CRPG 16.9%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Difficult 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic traditional roguelike that balances deep dungeon crawling with a rich, evolving world.
- #15 Amazing Cultivation Simulator
87% matchVery Positive86% of 23,413 reviews2020
Dev: GSQ Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 58.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.
Why similar: Open World 38.1%, Survival 31.1%, RPG 27.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply complex simulation game that shares Qud's focus on bizarre, high-fantasy systems and emergent storytelling.
- #16 Jupiter Hell
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,058 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 31.3% ★, Turn-Based 29.2%, Roguelike 21.6%, Procedural Generation 6.4%, RPG 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, sci-fi turn-based roguelike that distills tactical combat into a polished, modern experience.
- #17 Elin
85% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 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 30.7% ★, Procedural Generation 15%, Open World 14.7%, Character Customization 11.6%, Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox RPG that offers immense freedom and deep simulation mechanics in a charming, roguelike-inspired world.
- #18 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,691 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, CRPG 21.1%, Open World 19%, Difficult 12%, Choices Matter 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, weird, and post-apocalyptic exploration game that emphasizes caravan management and narrative choices.
- #19 Streets of Rogue
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,705 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Roguelike 32.6%, Procedural Generation 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, RPG 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high level of emergent gameplay and sandbox freedom where players can solve problems in countless ways.
- #20 Quasimorph
83% matchVery Positive83% of 5,924 reviews2023
Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based extraction 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: Turn-Based 26.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Roguelike 9.1%, Difficult 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, sci-fi extraction roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and resource management.
- #21 Moonring
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,373 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 29.1% ★, Open World 17%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelike 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired open-world RPG that captures the mysterious, old-school feel of classic exploration games.
- #22 UnReal World
84% matchVery Positive95% of 1,350 reviews2016
Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.7 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 28.5% ★, Turn-Based 22.2%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Open World 13.3%, Roguelike 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary survival simulation that focuses on realistic, deep-woods survival in a procedural environment.
- #23 Terra Randoma
82% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.2% ★, Turn-Based 25.3%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Open World 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes open-world exploration and sandbox elements in a procedural setting.
- #24 Wildermyth
81% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.2%, Procedural Generation 23%, Moddable 15.2% ★, Character Customization 14.3%, Choices Matter 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features procedural storytelling that makes your characters feel like they have a unique history and evolution.
- #25 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 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 30.3% ★, Turn-Based 22.9%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelike 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible yet deep traditional roguelike that perfects the core mechanics of the genre.
- #26 Dungeons of Dredmor
80% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 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 53% ★, Turn-Based 22.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, RPG 3.7%, Procedural Generation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, traditional roguelike that offers deep character skill trees and classic dungeon exploration.
- #27 Approaching Infinity
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 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 36.6% ★, Procedural Generation 19.3%, Open World 16.4%, Sci-fi 10%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #28 Project Zomboid
78% matchVery Positive94% of 440,877 reviews2013
Dev: The Indie Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 82.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Open World 49.1%, Survival 42.4%, RPG 7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly detailed survival simulation that rewards long-term planning and careful interaction with a dangerous world.
- #29 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
79% matchVery Positive94% of 435 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Turn-Based 40.6%, CRPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 7%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG that centers on the ethics and mechanics of biological manipulation and mutation.
- #30 Tangledeep
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,458 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 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 34.5% ★, Turn-Based 25.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Difficult 9.3%, Roguelike 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished traditional roguelike that focuses on deep character customization and tactical dungeon crawling.
- #31 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
78% matchVery Positive89% of 6,474 reviews2014
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Why similar: Turn-Based 49.8%, CRPG 15.1%, RPG 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Moddable 6.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of transhumanism and cybernetics within a rich, turn-based tactical RPG setting.
- #32 Rogue Fable III
76% matchVery Positive93% of 729 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 62.2% ★, Turn-Based 10.8%, Roguelike 9%, Procedural Generation 6.5%, Difficult 3.2%
- #33 Dungeonmans
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 63% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.5%, RPG 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #34 Zorbus
75% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.3% ★, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Roguelike 10.1%, CRPG 8%
- #35 Desktop Dungeons
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 reviews2023
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.9%, Roguelike 28%, Traditional Roguelike 9% ★, Difficult 7.4%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #36 Cataclysm: The Last Generation
73% matchVery Positive94% of 194 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 42.7% ★, Roguelike 12.5%, Survival 9.9%, Character Customization 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #37 Siralim Ultimate
74% matchVery Positive93% of 2,420 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.5 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: Turn-Based Combat 27.2%, Procedural Generation 26.7%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Character Customization 15.5%, RPG 7.4%
- #38 Rift Wizard 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 741 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.1% ★, Procedural Generation 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Roguelike 8.3%, Character Customization 7.5%
- #39 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
75% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.6% ★, Turn-Based 20%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Difficult 7.8%
- #40 Xenomarine
76% matchVery Positive84% of 63 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 55.3% ★, Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 14%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Sci-fi 3.1%
- #41 Soulash
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 547 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.6% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Moddable 10.2% ★, Open World 9.8%
- #42 RimWorld
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 236,346 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.1 hrsMean: 259.4 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 28.1% ★, Procedural Generation 19.3%, Open World 14.8%, Survival 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #43 Wayward
72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,349 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 21.4 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 35.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.5%, Survival 12.4%, Open World 11.8%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #44 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,161 reviews2022
Dev: Huw Millward
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 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: Procedural Generation 47.2%, RPG 16.9%, Open World 15.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Choices Matter 4.8%
- #45 Exanima
71% matchVery Positive80% of 13,229 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.6 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: Difficult 34%, RPG 22%, Character Customization 17%, Roguelike 15%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #46 Curious Expedition
70% matchVery Positive91% of 4,456 reviews2016
Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
Why similar: Moddable 28.9% ★, Procedural Generation 23.7%, Roguelike 15.4%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #47 Sproggiwood
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.2%, Traditional Roguelike 27.2% ★, Procedural Generation 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #48 Roadwarden
67% matchVery Positive94% of 4,905 reviews2022
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #49 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
72% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 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 44.9% ★, CRPG 21.9%, Character Customization 13.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, RPG 6.5%
- #50 Noita
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Open World 29.5%, Difficult 25.6%, Roguelike 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, RPG 7.4%
- #51 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
67% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.
Why similar: CRPG 54.9%, RPG 17.4%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #52 Robothorium
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based 43%, Turn-Based Combat 23%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, RPG 9.3%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #53 Conquest of Elysium 5
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,662 reviews2021
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 33.2 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 42.6% ★, Procedural Generation 33.9%, Roguelike 22.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #54 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 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 30.5% ★, Turn-Based 26.5%, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Roguelike 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #55 Songs of Syx
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,777 reviews2020
Dev: Gamatron AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.
Why similar: Moddable 42.1% ★, Open World 28.2%, Survival 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Singleplayer 3%
- #56 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,721 reviews2021
Dev: Dark Crystal GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, CRPG 23.7%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Open World 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #57 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
66% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.9%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Open World 12.8%, Character Customization 10.3%
- #58 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 349 reviews2022
Dev: Ludomotion
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 36.9%, CRPG 26.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, RPG 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #59 Endless RPG
69% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.1%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Open World 16.5%, RPG 10.7%
- #60 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, CRPG 19.2%, RPG 12%, Open World 8.8%