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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 12,292 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: 35.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 74%

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 Positive91% of 511 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 30.5%, Traditional Roguelike 25.4%, Moddable 14.1%, 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. #2 Cogmind
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,963 reviews2017
    Dev: Grid Sage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 40.9 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 38.6%, Turn-Based 20.5%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelike 7%, 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. #3 Dwarf Fortress
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 31,055 reviews2022
    Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.6 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 13.3%, Roguelike 9.2%

    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 7,097 reviews2015
    Dev: Stygian Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.1 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 30.1%, CRPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, 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. #5 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 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 34.2%, Turn-Based 28.4%, Difficult 10%, Roguelike 9.5%, 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. #6 Kenshi
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 112,221 reviews2018
    Dev: Lo-Fi Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 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 53.3%, 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. #7 NEO Scavenger
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 5,372 reviews2014
    Dev: Blue Bottle Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.3 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%, Procedural Generation 18%, Survival 16.8%, Roguelike 11%, 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 883 reviews2021
    Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 24.3%, Turn-Based 14%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Open World 10.5%, 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. #9 Stoneshard
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,341 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 25.5%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 8.5%

    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 Positive86% of 2,362 reviews2023
    Dev: Artur Smiarowski
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 28.5 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 26.3%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Moddable 15.5%, Open World 13.1%, 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 3,147 reviews2024
    Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 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 22.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Character Customization 11.7%, 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. #12 Death Trash
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,680 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 20.5%, Character Customization 13.2%, Choices Matter 9.8%, 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. #13 Rift Wizard
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 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 25.9%, Traditional Roguelike 19.3%, 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. #14 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,600 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 31.4%, Turn-Based 21.4%, 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. #15 Amazing Cultivation Simulator
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 23,505 reviews2020
    Dev: GSQ Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 58.2 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 38.7%, Survival 30.6%, 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. #16 Elin
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 8,831 reviews2024
    Dev: Lafrontier
    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 66.6 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 30.5%, Procedural Generation 15%, Open World 14.9%, 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 1,734 reviews2021
    Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 26.9%, CRPG 21%, Open World 19.2%, Difficult 12%, Choices Matter 7.2%

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

  18. #18 Jupiter Hell
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
    Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 29.7%, Roguelike 21.3%, 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.

  19. #19 Streets of Rogue
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,818 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 32.5%, Procedural Generation 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, RPG 17.5%

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

  20. #20 UnReal World
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 1,360 reviews2016
    Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 28.4%, Turn-Based 22.3%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Open World 13.4%, Roguelike 8.4%

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

  21. #21 Quasimorph
    83% matchVery Positive83% of 6,125 reviews2023
    Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 26.3 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 33.7%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Roguelike 6.4%

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

  22. #22 Moonring
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,404 reviews2023
    Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 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 28.7%, Open World 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired open-world RPG that captures the mysterious, old-school feel of classic exploration games.

  23. #23 Terra Randoma
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 164 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%, Turn-Based 25.5%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Open World 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

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

  24. #24 Wildermyth
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 18,135 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 24.4%, Procedural Generation 23%, Moddable 15.2%, Character Customization 14.4%, Choices Matter 10.7%

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

  25. #25 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,045 reviews2022
    Dev: Shattered Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 23.1%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelike 8.1%

    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 5,406 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 52.8%, Turn-Based 22.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, 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. #27 Project Zomboid
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 450,585 reviews2013
    Dev: The Indie Stone
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 83.6 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 49.2%, Survival 42.3%, 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.

  28. #28 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 437 reviews2021
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 40.8%, CRPG 29%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, RPG 7%, 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 Approaching Infinity
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 722 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 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 16.5%, Sci-fi 10%, Roguelike 8.3%

  30. #30 Tangledeep
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,471 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 34.3%, Turn-Based 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Difficult 9.4%, Roguelike 8.5%

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

  31. #31 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 6,518 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 49.2%, CRPG 14.8%, RPG 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Moddable 6.4%

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

  32. #32 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
    Dev: Portal Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Turn-Based 18%, Traditional Roguelike 16.5%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Open World 8%

  33. #33 RimWorld
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 239,676 reviews2018
    Dev: Ludeon Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 59.8 hrsMean: 262.8 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 28.3%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Open World 14.8%, Survival 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%

  34. #34 Rogue Fable III
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 733 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 62.1%, Turn-Based 11%, Roguelike 8.9%, Procedural Generation 6.5%, Difficult 3.2%

  35. #35 Dungeonmans
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,217 reviews2014
    Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 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 62.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Turn-Based 15.7%, RPG 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  36. #36 Zorbus
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
    Dev: Zorbus
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.2%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Roguelike 10%, CRPG 8%

  37. #37 Desktop Dungeons
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,347 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 43.3%, Roguelike 27.7%, Traditional Roguelike 9%, Difficult 7.4%, Procedural Generation 5.9%

  38. #38 Cataclysm: The Last Generation
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 225 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 42.6%, Roguelike 12.4%, Survival 9.9%, Character Customization 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%

  39. #39 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 55.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 14%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Sci-fi 3.1%

  40. #40 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,177 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 46.6%, RPG 16.9%, Open World 16.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Choices Matter 5%

  41. #41 Siralim Ultimate
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,462 reviews2021
    Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 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 27.1%, Procedural Generation 26.6%, Turn-Based 16%, Character Customization 15.4%, RPG 7.4%

  42. #42 Rift Wizard 2
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 761 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 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Roguelike 8.3%, Character Customization 7.5%

  43. #43 Soulash
    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 548 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 24.4%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Moddable 10.2%, Open World 9.9%

  44. #44 Wayward
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,357 reviews2016
    Dev: Unlok
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 21.5 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 35.6%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Survival 12.5%, Open World 11.9%, Roguelike 11.4%

  45. #45 Noita
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 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 29.6%, Difficult 25.8%, Roguelike 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 13%, RPG 7.4%

  46. #46 Roadwarden
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,990 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 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%

  47. #47 Exanima
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 13,446 reviews2015
    Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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 34.6%, RPG 22%, Character Customization 17%, Roguelike 14.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%

  48. #48 Songs of Syx
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,211 reviews2020
    Dev: Gamatron AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 42.2%, Open World 28.2%, Survival 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  49. #49 Conquest of Elysium 5
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,765 reviews2021
    Dev: Illwinter Game Design
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 33.9 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%, Procedural Generation 33.8%, Roguelike 22%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  50. #50 Xenonauts 2
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 5,238 reviews2026
    Dev: Goldhawk InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, CRPG 18.2%, Character Customization 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%

  51. #51 Sproggiwood
    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
    Dev: Freehold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 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 33.6%, Traditional Roguelike 27%, Procedural Generation 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Roguelike 6.7%

  52. #52 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 55.1%, RPG 17.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Story Rich 3.6%

  53. #53 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
    71% matchMixed50% of 506 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 44.9%, CRPG 22.1%, Character Customization 13.6%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 6.5%

  54. #54 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 351 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 26.3%, Roguelike 17%, RPG 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%

  55. #55 Robothorium
    70% matchMostly Positive70% of 373 reviews2019
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.4 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 43.4%, Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, RPG 9.3%, Roguelike 6.4%

  56. #56 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,751 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 24.4%, CRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based 16.5%, Open World 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  57. #57 Dread Delusion
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 5,040 reviews2024
    Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

    Why similar: Open World 43.4%, Character Customization 18.2%, RPG 15.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

  58. #58 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 24.3%, Procedural Generation 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Open World 16.5%, RPG 10.7%

  59. #59 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
    65% matchVery Positive99% of 82 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 29.5%, CRPG 20.4%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Open World 10.5%

  60. #60 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 24,711 reviews2015
    Dev: Interplay Inc.Pub: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 34.4 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: Turn-Based 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Open World 17.5%, CRPG 11.4%, RPG 11%

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