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Games Like Caves of Qud

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

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 95% — of 12,599 reviews
Released: 2024-12-05
Developer: Freehold Games
Publisher: Kitfox Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 35.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 73%

Overview

Caves of Qud is a masterpiece of emergent gameplay, combining deep simulation, bizarre science-fantasy lore, and unparalleled character customization through mutations and cybernetics. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize complex world-building, sandbox freedom, and the tactical depth found in traditional roguelikes and deep RPGs.

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  1. #1 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
    97% matchVery Positive87% of 539 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 30.4%, Traditional Roguelike 25.4%, Moddable 14.1%, Roguelike 7%, 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. #2 Cogmind
    96% 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 38.3%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Roguelike 7%, Difficult 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi roguelike that captures the modularity and tactical satisfaction of building a character through cybernetic parts.

  3. #3 Dwarf Fortress
    96% 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: Survival 39.2%, Procedural Generation 16.9%, Moddable 14.4%, Open World 13.5%, Roguelike 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep world simulation and procedural history generation that makes every playthrough unique.

  4. #4 UnderRail
    95% 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: Turn-Based 30.4%, CRPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, RPG 9.5%, Open World 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, turn-based isometric RPG that excels in character builds and atmospheric, post-apocalyptic exploration.

  5. #5 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    94% 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 33.8%, Turn-Based 28.9%, Difficult 10.1%, Roguelike 9.3%, Moddable 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep character progression system and complex tactical combat within a traditional roguelike framework.

  6. #6 Kenshi
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,920 reviews2018
    Dev: Lo-Fi Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.1 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 39.6%, Character Customization 24.8%, Survival 22.9%, RPG 12.7%

    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. #7 NEO Scavenger
    93% 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: Turn-Based 32.3%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Survival 16.8%, Roguelike 10.9%, Open World 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on gritty survival and scavenging in a post-apocalyptic world where every decision matters.

  8. #8 The Doors of Trithius
    92% 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 23.9%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Open World 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world traditional roguelike that focuses on exploration and character growth in a procedural world.

  9. #9 Stoneshard
    91% 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: Turn-Based 25.9%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging, turn-based roguelike RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and gritty survival mechanics.

  10. #10 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 26.1%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Moddable 15.5%, Open World 13.3%, 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. #11 Path of Achra
    90% 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 30.3%, Turn-Based Combat 22.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Character Customization 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on wild character customization and build-crafting, similar to the mutation system in Qud.

  12. #12 Death Trash
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,720 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 24.7%, Open World 20.8%, Character Customization 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Choices Matter 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the weird, grotesque, and post-apocalyptic aesthetic of Qud in an isometric, choice-driven RPG.

  13. #13 Rift Wizard
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,059 reviews2021
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.6 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 26.3%, Traditional Roguelike 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Character Customization 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-stakes tactical roguelike that rewards deep knowledge of spell synergies and character builds.

  14. #14 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
    89% 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 31%, Turn-Based 21.8%, CRPG 16.9%, Procedural Generation 9%, Difficult 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic traditional roguelike that balances deep dungeon crawling with a rich, evolving world.

  15. #15 Amazing Cultivation Simulator
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 23,604 reviews2020
    Dev: GSQ Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 58.3 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 39.5%, Survival 29.8%, RPG 27.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply complex simulation game that shares Qud's focus on bizarre, high-fantasy systems and emergent storytelling.

  16. #16 Elin
    85% 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 30.3%, Open World 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Character Customization 11.6%, Roguelike 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox RPG that offers immense freedom and deep simulation mechanics in a charming, roguelike-inspired world.

  17. #17 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,858 reviews2021
    Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Lead a traveling company through a harsh, unforgiving world where survival is never guaranteed in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 27.2%, CRPG 20.8%, Open World 19.3%, Difficult 12%, Choices Matter 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, weird, and post-apocalyptic exploration game that emphasizes caravan management and narrative choices.

  18. #18 Quasimorph
    84% 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 30.8%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelike 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, sci-fi extraction roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and resource management.

  19. #19 Jupiter Hell
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,108 reviews2021
    Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.3 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: Turn-Based 30.6%, Traditional Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelike 21.1%, Procedural Generation 6.3%, 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.

  20. #20 Streets of Rogue
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,037 reviews2019
    Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.7 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 32.4%, Procedural Generation 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, RPG 17.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a high level of emergent gameplay and sandbox freedom where players can solve problems in countless ways.

  21. #21 Moonring
    82% 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 28.7%, Open World 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, 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. #22 UnReal World
    84% 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 28.3%, Turn-Based 22.6%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Open World 13.5%, Roguelike 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A legendary survival simulation that focuses on realistic, deep-woods survival in a procedural environment.

  23. #23 Wildermyth
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 18,226 reviews2021
    Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 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 24.8%, Procedural Generation 22.7%, Moddable 15.2%, Character Customization 14.3%, Choices Matter 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features procedural storytelling that makes your characters feel like they have a unique history and evolution.

  24. #24 Terra Randoma
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 167 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 27.6%, Turn-Based 26%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Open World 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes open-world exploration and sandbox elements in a procedural setting.

  25. #25 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
    81% 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 30%, Turn-Based 23.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Roguelike 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible yet deep traditional roguelike that perfects the core mechanics of the genre.

  26. #26 Dungeons of Dredmor
    80% 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 52.4%, Turn-Based 23.4%, Roguelike 14.5%, RPG 3.8%, Procedural Generation 2.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A humorous, traditional roguelike that offers deep character skill trees and classic dungeon exploration.

  27. #27 Approaching Infinity
    77% 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 36.3%, Procedural Generation 19.1%, Open World 16.8%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Roguelike 8.3%

  28. #28 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
    79% 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: Turn-Based 41.3%, CRPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, RPG 7.1%, Story Rich 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG that centers on the ethics and mechanics of biological manipulation and mutation.

  29. #29 Project Zomboid
    78% 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: Open World 49.6%, Survival 41.9%, 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.

  30. #30 Tangledeep
    79% 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 33.8%, Turn-Based 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Roguelike 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished traditional roguelike that focuses on deep character customization and tactical dungeon crawling.

  31. #31 Rift Wizard 3
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 275 reviews2026
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows

    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 48.8%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Character Customization 8.8%

  32. #32 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 6,565 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 49.7%, CRPG 14.7%, RPG 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Moddable 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of transhumanism and cybernetics within a rich, turn-based tactical RPG setting.

  33. #33 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
    77% 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 23.8%, Turn-Based 20%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Open World 9.2%

  34. #34 Rogue Fable III
    75% 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 61.8%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Roguelike 8.9%, Procedural Generation 6.5%, Difficult 3.2%

  35. #35 Desktop Dungeons
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,358 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF Design
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 43.7%, Roguelike 27.2%, Traditional Roguelike 9.2%, Difficult 7.4%, Procedural Generation 5.8%

  36. #36 Xenomarine
    76% 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 55%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 14%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Sci-fi 3.1%

  37. #37 Rift Wizard 2
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 775 reviews2025
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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%, Procedural Generation 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Roguelike 8.3%, Character Customization 7.5%

  38. #38 Zorbus
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 374 reviews2022
    Dev: Zorbus
    Windows

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.1%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Roguelike 10%, CRPG 8.1%

  39. #39 Cataclysm: The Last Generation
    72% 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 42.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Survival 10%, Character Customization 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  40. #40 Dungeonmans
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,233 reviews2014
    Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 62.4%, Roguelike 17.5%, Turn-Based 16.3%, RPG 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  41. #41 RimWorld
    71% 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 28.4%, Procedural Generation 19%, Open World 15.1%, Survival 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%

  42. #42 Wayward
    73% 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 35.5%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Survival 12.4%, Open World 12%, Roguelike 11.2%

  43. #43 Soulash
    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 548 reviews2022
    Dev: Artur Smiarowski
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.2 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 24.2%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Moddable 10.2%, Open World 10%

  44. #44 Siralim Ultimate
    71% 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: Turn-Based Combat 27%, Procedural Generation 26.4%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Character Customization 15.3%, RPG 7.6%

  45. #45 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    69% 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: Procedural Generation 46%, RPG 17%, Open World 16.1%, Roguelike 12.9%, Choices Matter 5.6%

  46. #46 Sproggiwood
    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 595 reviews2014
    Dev: Freehold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 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 34.2%, Traditional Roguelike 26.8%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Roguelike 6.6%

  47. #47 Roadwarden
    68% 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 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Choices Matter 18%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%

  48. #48 Exanima
    70% 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: Difficult 34.9%, RPG 22.1%, Character Customization 17%, Roguelike 14.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%

  49. #49 Songs of Syx
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 9,164 reviews2020
    Dev: Gamatron AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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%, Open World 28.5%, Survival 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  50. #50 Robothorium
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 374 reviews2019
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 43.9%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, RPG 9.3%, Roguelike 6.3%

  51. #51 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 353 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 36.7%, CRPG 26.5%, Roguelike 17%, RPG 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%

  52. #52 Curious Expedition
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,496 reviews2016
    Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 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 29.3%, Procedural Generation 23.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  53. #53 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 180 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 55.2%, RPG 17.7%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Story Rich 3.6%

  54. #54 Jupiter Hell Classic
    65% 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 38.1%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  55. #55 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 43.4%, Procedural Generation 33.6%, Roguelike 21.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  56. #56 Noita
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,532 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.7 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 29.8%, Difficult 26.1%, Roguelike 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, RPG 7.3%

  57. #57 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,794 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 24.1%, CRPG 23.7%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Open World 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  58. #58 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
    70% 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 44.7%, CRPG 22.2%, Character Customization 13.5%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 6.6%

  59. #59 Endless RPG
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 56 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 24.7%, Procedural Generation 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, Open World 16.7%, RPG 10.8%

  60. #60 Void War
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 3,953 reviews2025
    Dev: Tundra
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 30.1%, Difficult 19.6%, Roguelike 15.9%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Choices Matter 13.4%

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