- #1 Grix: The Dragon Tower
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.1%, Perma Death 10.1%, Loot 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
- #2 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Perma Death 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #3 Babel of Ystilia
96% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Perma Death 11%
- #4 Jupiter Hell Classic
94% matchVery Positive97% of 208 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Perma Death 12.7%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #5 Beast Dungeon
95% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A classic roguelike dungeon crawler with pixel graphics. Fight to the bottom of the dungeon and defeat the Lich Lord! Level up, find powerful equipment, and learn new spells to become the hero the world needs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.8% ★, Perma Death 13.7%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #6 Rogue Titan
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Perma Death 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #7 Hollows Of Rogue
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
"Rogue - but better" - a traditional roguelike modernized for current era - descent into deadly dungeon, defeat (or avoid) its inhabitants using loot you find and escape with legendary Amulet of Yendor which started it all
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Perma Death 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #8 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
92% 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 28.7% ★, Perma Death 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Difficult 8.5%
- #9 Once upon a Dungeon
91% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Loot 10.9%, Perma Death 10%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #10 EmbeRogue
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AzStrocytePub: HibouCorp
Windows
EmbeRogue is a real roguelike: turn-based, grid-based and boom-based, where everything can burn. Make your escape or tame your inner flames to defeat the FireLords.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Perma Death 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #11 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
89% 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 29.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Perma Death 12%, Roguelike 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #12 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: Yellowcake Games
Windows · Linux
Many came before, many failed. Copies of previous players are still scattered throughout the dungeon! Thirty-five floors of unforgiving turn based combat with unique spells and weapons. Explore, craft, learn spells and much more on your journey to the top! Will you stay safe?
Why similar: Perma Death 16%, Traditional Roguelike 15.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #13 Eye of Khaos
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seven Eons
Windows · Linux
Slay your enemies in this sword and sorcery roguelike! Ancient dungeons, fallen ruins and cyclopean towers and their primordial denizens present a tactical and deadly challenge that can only be overcome by the most resourceful heroes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Roguelike 9.4%, Perma Death 8.8%
- #14 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, Perma Death 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
- #15 Rogue
87% matchVery Positive94% of 489 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.1% ★, Perma Death 14%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Roguelike 11%, Loot 8.8%
- #16 Asterogue
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Perma Death 10.8%, Loot 9.6%
- #17 Equin 2: The Warren Peace
86% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When an evil wizard writes a 6000-page book to bore the townspeople to death, it's up to you to take the damn thing and return it FROM WHENCE IT CAME.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Roguelike 8.9%, Loot 7.1%
- #18 Theralite
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Roguelike 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8.5%
- #19 Dungeon Croaker
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelike 9.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #20 Touhou Crawl
82% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: joy1999
Windows
"Touhou Crawl" is a Touhou derivative roguelike game. Conquer the dungeon-ified Gensokyo using items, faith, and tactics!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Grid-Based Movement 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Roguelike 10%
- #21 The Curse Of Yendor
84% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.6% ★, Loot 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Perma Death 11.8%
- #22 Tales of Maj'Eyal
83% 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 35.8% ★, Perma Death 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 10.9%
- #23 Rogue Fable IV
81% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.9% ★, Perma Death 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #24 Primo's Dungeon
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ztkent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Primo's Dungeon is a 2D adventure dungeon crawler that combines classic roguelike elements with real-time combat. When monsters attack your farm, you must venture into an ever-changing dungeon to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Loot 9.5%
- #25 GnollHack
81% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Perma Death 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #26 Ricave
79% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Rogueatic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ricave is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler roguelike. Target enemy limbs, weaponize traps and spells to survive ever-changing dungeons, and rewind time. Follow cryptic guidance, piece together your past, aid other trapped souls, and outwit the Demon.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 18.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.9%, Perma Death 14%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #27 Wonder of Blue
79% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Velveteen
Windows
Delve into Wonderland with Liddell in this Dungeon Crawler Roguelike based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Defeat great adversaries in this daunting fable and evade foes with a graceful twirl.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25% ★, Perma Death 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #28 Xenomarine
80% 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 52.1% ★, Roguelike 15%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Perma Death 11.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #29 DA_RL
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #30 Path of Achra
76% 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 29.8% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%
- #31 Gum Flesh
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.3% ★, Perma Death 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #32 Kramora's Shadow
78% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A turn-based traditional roguelike featuring 10 character classes with unique gameplay styles. Explore five ancient realms to find ancient magical artifacts you will need to survive tactical battles against their evil inhabitants. Can you save the world from the wrath of Kramora?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, Perma Death 10.5%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%
- #33 Hexagon Soup
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sayberry Labs
Windows
A keyboard-first traditional roguelike on an isometric hex grid—turn-based, permadeath, and ruthless decision-making. Your class emerges from the skills you pick, not a menu. Manage scarce resources, out-position enemies, claim Hex Runes, then survive the climb back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #34 Dungeon of Rikka
76% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Perma Death 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #35 Terra Randoma
74% 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 31.4% ★, Perma Death 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #36 Amulet of Iovar
75% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #37 I Am Overburdened
75% matchVery Positive88% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Item Tech
Windows
I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelike 11.9%, Perma Death 11.7%, Loot 11%
- #38 Scrubbin' Trubble
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Odd Object
Windows · Mac
Scrubbin' Trubble is a cooperative roguelike where you go solo or team up with up to four players in online multiplayer to slash, smash, and scrub your way through dangerously dirty stages. Use strategy and teamwork to clean up Nasties, and take down the Four Filths of the Apocalypse.
Why similar: Loot 16.1%, Perma Death 12.3%, Roguelite 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #39 Once upon a Dungeon II
73% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Linux
Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Loot 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
- #40 Get Ogre It
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Nintai Studios
Windows
Get Ogre It is a roguelike dungeon crawler. Shapeshift between ogre and human, escape ever-changing dungeons, deceive and hide from your enemies. Can you reach the exit?. Watch your steps, transform, and die a lot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Perma Death 9.1%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #41 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.5% ★, Perma Death 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #42 Dawn of the Mexica
73% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Barrón
Windows · Linux
Dawn of the Mexica is a turn-based roguelike that blends accurate history and mythical fantasy. It features complex combat mechanics, tactics and skills, yet also brings you an easy to use interface. Fight your way through the procedurally generated scenarios and stop the fall of the Fifth Sun!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14%, Perma Death 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #43 Sword of Fargoal
72% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.5% ★, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #44 Ad Iterum
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Iterum is a turn-based top-down 2D roguelike set in a decaying, ever-shifting world. Flesh is fragile, but you can hack it. Enhance your body, embrace mutations, or form ancient blood pacts. Descend into the depths, scavenge what’s left of humanity, and crawl back...if you can. Kill. Die. Repeat.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.8% ★, Perma Death 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%
- #45 Aurora: Genesis
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alberto MalujePub: Berserk Pixel
Windows · Linux
Uncover the secrets of the shattered realm in Aurora: Genesis, a roguelike action game. Traverse the dynamically changing landscape, battling creatures and exploring the realms. With masterful combat, endless replayability, and a rich lore to unravel, prepare for an immersive journey like no other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #46 Descent from Arkov's Tower
69% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #47 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
70% 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 36.5% ★, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Roguelike 9%
- #48 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: Traditional Roguelike 30.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 25.3%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Roguelike 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%
- #49 Hieroglyphika
71% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51% ★, Roguelike 11.4%, Perma Death 8.7%, Difficult 7.2%, Dungeon Crawler 4.8%
- #50 ホロダンジョン 博衣こよりとホロウライブ in ホンシャタワー
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: VELUX STUDIOPub: holo Indie
Windows
Wonderful maze “HoloDungeon” changes form with each challenge—within it lurks Hollow, beings not unlike Holomen. To rescue her snatched friends and make special Live a success, Hakui Koyori tries an unknown adventure! Roguelike RPG where you play using wisdom and brains remain even after down.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Traditional Roguelike 18.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #51 Monster Lily
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kasha Club
Windows · Linux
A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Perma Death 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #52 MidBoss
70% matchVery Positive86% of 273 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.5% ★, Roguelike 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%, Perma Death 6.6%, Procedural Generation 4.7%
- #53 Dungeonmans
69% 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 57% ★, Roguelike 17.6%, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%, Loot 4.6%, Dungeon Crawler 3.7%
- #54 Dose Response
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Jumping
Windows · Linux
Dose Response is a roguelike game where you play an addict. Avoid the dangers threatening your mind and body while desperately looking for the next fix.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Perma Death 19%, Roguelike 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #55 Depths of Ascension
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows
Depths of Ascension is a turn-based, tile-based traditional roguelike set in a high fantasy world inspired by Sumeria and the early Bronze Age cultures. Explore the twisting corridors of the Maze of Madness and use magic, stealth, diplomacy, brute force, the Gods, anything, to reach the Ascension.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Perma Death 10.9%
- #56 Dwarven Alchemist
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honest Guild
Windows
Dwarven Alchemist is a traditional-modern dungeon-crawling roguelike where alchemy is a solution to every problem. Pick mushrooms, mine for ore, take parts of slain monsters. Brew potions, make explosives, craft vile poisons. Take contracts, rebuild your workshop, and become Master Alchemist!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Perma Death 9.9%
- #57 Absorber: Absorb Adapt Survive
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martin Edmaier
Windows · Mac
Consume enemies. Steal their powers. Survive the grid. A hardcore tactical roguelike on a 7×7 corrupted mainframe with 60+ synergistic programs. Permadeath. No mercy. Adapt or die.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17%, Perma Death 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%
- #58 Into The Depths
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wild Interloper
Windows
A classic grid & turn-based roguelike, procedurally generated dungeon crawler, aimed at re-creating the games of yesteryear.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.7% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Loot 9.8%, Difficult 8.3%
- #59 Vulture for NetHack
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.3% ★, Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Perma Death 9.4%, Dungeon Crawler 7.5%
- #60 Ascension: The Infinite Descent
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZerithPub: Zerith Gaming
Windows
Descend into the abyss, navigate the dungeon, collect cards for your custom loadout, and fight monsters in turn-based combat. Death is only the beginning—use Rebirth to gain permanent attributes that scale everything you do, and dive back in to try again.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Roguelite 14.9%, Procedural Generation 11.7%