- #1 Ghostory
97% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: RigidCore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.
Why similar: Difficult 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Retro 12.3%
- #2 Cramped Room of Death
96% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Hafiz Mohd RozlanPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
A puzzle adventure in close quarters! Use your spear to defeat enemies and collect treasure, but plan your moves carefully—each room has tight turns, deadly traps and no margin for error.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Puzzle 21.1%, Indie 15.9%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #3 Candle Prick
96% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: moraguma
Windows · Linux
Candle Prick is a crunchy pixel adventure about stabbing enemies and using them as extensions of yourself to solve increasingly complex puzzles
Why similar: Difficult 51%, Puzzle 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #4 Dungeon and Puzzles
95% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2021
Dev: NekolystPub: Digital Crafter
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Dungeon and Puzzles is a dungeon adventure themed Sokoban game. The movement and direction are restricted, and the adventurer's ability can be changed by equipment at hand. Think through every step, destroy every monster and find a way to the end of the dungeon where the treasure awaits.
Why similar: Difficult 43.9%, Pixel Graphics 26%, Puzzle 18.1%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #5 Death Fungeon
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 638 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom.
Why similar: Difficult 27.5%, Retro 20%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #6 We're Tethered Together
92% matchVery Positive98% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: BunBun Games
Windows
Cast into an ancient crypt, survive the horrors that dwell below, and ascend from despair with your unexpected companion in this short 2D puzzle platformer. Take risks to evade the petrifying gaze from beyond the dark.
Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Pixel Graphics 28%, Puzzle 24%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 5%
- #7 Super Life of Pixel
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 379 reviews2014
Dev: Super Icon LtdPub: WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.
Why similar: Retro 40.2%, Pixel Graphics 29.3%, Indie 14.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #8 Louma
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32%, Adventure 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Retro 15%, Indie 5.2%
- #9 Chamber of Darkness
93% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Adventure 35.5%, Difficult 23.2%, Indie 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Singleplayer 4%
- #10 Candle
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,172 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.
Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Indie 27.4%, Puzzle 25.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #11 Blasting Courier
89% matchVery Positive88% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: VOIGON
Windows
Find the castle as a medieval courier while avoiding the deadly mines.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 76.2%, Adventure 18.8%, Singleplayer 5%
- #12 Gloomgrave
88% matchVery Positive88% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Retro 16.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 9.1%
- #13 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
86% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Benji
Windows · Linux
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 24%, Puzzle 18.2%, Retro 14.1%, Indie 6.2%
- #14 Shadowcrypt
90% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Indie 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 45.8%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #15 Super Dungeon Boy
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Tower Up Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.
Why similar: Difficult 21.7%, Retro 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Adventure 10.7%
- #16 Summoner's Mess
87% matchVery Positive98% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: Elendow
Windows · Linux
You've made a mistake trying to summon a beast from the depths. Explore a huge manor to solve your mess. Can you find the sacred grimoires before being consumed by the darkness?
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 52.2%, Adventure 25.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Singleplayer 9.5%
- #17 Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 - The Dead King's Secret
84% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
Windows
Dungeons of Dreadrock - The Dead King's Secret is Part 2 of the (yet unfinished) Dreadrock Trilogy. In this episode you'll puzzle and fight your way through the ancient cavern parts of Dreadrock Mountain. The game features 100 levels, 5 bosses, two different endings and tons of adorable pixel art.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Adventure 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Indie 4.8%
- #18 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
84% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
Windows
Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.1%, Retro 37.7%, Adventure 17.2%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #19 DungeonUp
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 507 reviews2015
Dev: Clewcat GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.
Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Indie 20.4%, Puzzle 17.7%
- #20 Purple Heart
86% matchMixed47% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: Artalasky
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?
Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, Difficult 18.5%, Retro 18.1%, Indie 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%
- #21 Monolight
82% matchVery Positive88% of 368 reviews2020
Dev: bit paradigm
Windows
MONOLIGHT is 2D plat-former puzzle adventure game. Using tiny lantern, go through the maze.
Why similar: Adventure 47.8%, Indie 27.7%, Puzzle 18.7%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #22 UnderDungeon
82% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Josyan
Windows
Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, Retro 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 5.8%
- #23 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
83% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Retro 29.7%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #24 Knightin'+
81% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Retro 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 10.5%
- #25 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
79% matchVery Positive91% of 609 reviews2021
Dev: VINEPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.6%, Adventure 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Puzzle 13.6%, Difficult 10.4%
- #26 Squared Adventure
78% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Potato Game Studio
Windows
Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)
Why similar: Retro 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 35.7%, Puzzle 18.1%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #27 Cursed Gem
80% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: AikonCWDPub: Vega Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Why similar: Difficult 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Retro 17%, Indie 9.2%
- #28 Deep Dungeons of Doom
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Bossa Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.3%, Adventure 30.4%, Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #29 Creepy Tale
77% matchVery Positive87% of 2,883 reviews2020
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
Why similar: Adventure 43.1%, Puzzle 33.2%, Indie 14.3%, Singleplayer 9.4%
- #30 The Fortress
75% matchMixed70% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 61.2%, Adventure 35.4%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #31 Dungeon Digger
76% matchVery Positive80% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Dungeon Digger is a roguelike game about a brave dwarf seeking legendary treasures. Descend deep underground, mine valuable minerals, craft upgraded gear, and battle spiders, golems, worms, and ghosts to become a cave hero!
Why similar: Adventure 45.1%, Pixel Graphics 32.1%, Puzzle 14%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #32 Dungeon of Zolthan
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Indie 44.2%, Adventure 20.1%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #33 Archaica: The Path of Light
77% matchVery Positive93% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Two Mammoths
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Archaica is an atmospheric puzzler with lasers and mirrors, that introduces a mystical and ancient world, full of challenging puzzles. In this game, we become the Light Bearer who is sent on a quest to walk the legendary Path of Light and save the world from impending disaster.
Why similar: Difficult 24.1%, Adventure 22.4%, Puzzle 19.5%, Indie 14.8%, Retro 14.4%
- #34 I Can't Escape: Darkness
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 74 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Fish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
I Can't Escape: Darkness is a quicksand trap for the senses - the more you listen and look for clues, the deeper you fall into a damp, living dungeon. Plunge into the depths and scrape together whatever tools you can find, then try to escape one of the most diabolical puzzles of all time!
Why similar: Difficult 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, Adventure 24%, Indie 12.9%
- #35 Candleman: The Complete Journey
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,247 reviews2018
Dev: Candleman Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.
Why similar: Adventure 49.6%, Indie 29%, Puzzle 17.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #36 Creepy Tale 2
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,498 reviews2021
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.
Why similar: Adventure 49.3%, Puzzle 44%, Singleplayer 6.6%
- #37 Overhaul
73% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Bread Panda
Windows
Solve your way through this fast-paced rogue-lite puzzle game and outwit unforgiving creatures as you venture into the mysterious Power Plant!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.4%, Puzzle 20.9%, Adventure 16%, Indie 13.7%, Singleplayer 6%
- #38 Crossroad OS
71% matchVery Positive99% of 298 reviews2023
Dev: GuyPub: Martin Games
Windows · Linux
Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.3%, Adventure 22.1%, Puzzle 18.1%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 8.3%
- #39 Amber Tail Adventure
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: Xyak-Xyak
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
There's only You, the brave Sergio Fox, the parcel and the destination point!
Why similar: Difficult 25.4%, Retro 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 9%
- #40 DARKLIGHT
71% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Adventure 41.7%, Puzzle 28.6%, Indie 24.7%, Singleplayer 5%
- #41 Pixel Dungeon
74% matchVery Positive90% of 442 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 28.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 8.4%
- #42 Cave Crawler 2
69% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 43.4%, Retro 24.9%, Adventure 24.8%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #43 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
70% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.3%, Retro 39.7%
- #44 Master Key
69% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Retro 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 26.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Difficult 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
- #45 Crescent Tower
67% matchVery Positive91% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
Windows
Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Adventure 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Retro 17.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #46 Dungeon Divers
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Wilson The BallPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Dungeon Divers is a dungeon-themed roguelike puzzle game about clearing derelict dungeons. As the newest employee of Dungeon Divers Inc., you must advance through multiple levels, use your wits, and tools you acquire along the way to get to the core to defuse it and bring home the cash.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 48.9%, Difficult 45.1%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #47 Lost in the tomb
74% matchMixed56% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: SokolabPub: Paper Pirates
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
An adventurer lost in the crypt of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. He needs to go through many dungeons to get to the surface.
Why similar: Adventure 64.9%, Indie 35.1%
- #48 Dungeon Escape
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 910 reviews2016
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Difficult 30.9%, Retro 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 6.5%
- #49 Dungeons of Dreadrock
69% matchVery Positive94% of 521 reviews2022
Dev: Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. Dig your way through 100 levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Winner of Google Indie Games Festival / Indie Clash 1st prize / PocketGamer People's Choice Finalist / GDWC best indie game nominee.
Why similar: Retro 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, Indie 10.6%
- #50 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 350 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.3%, Retro 18.6%, Adventure 18.1%, Puzzle 12%, Indie 7.5%
- #51 Shadow Alchemist
67% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.4%, Puzzle 30.2%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #52 The Inner Darkness
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: Nauris Amatnieks
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A lone man's journey through a strange world. Dimension switching mechanic - switch between the dimensions to traverse the world and solve puzzles.
Why similar: Retro 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 27.9%, Puzzle 17.7%, Adventure 11.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #53 Tower of Mask
66% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
Dev: Papertip Studio
Windows
Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.6%, Retro 30.1%, Puzzle 12.8%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #54 Quest of Dungeons
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.
Why similar: Difficult 35.8%, Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Adventure 12.8%
- #55 MO:Astray
67% matchVery Positive92% of 5,025 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.9%, Adventure 25.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Indie 15.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #56 Rules & Rodents
65% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Gravy Crew Games
Windows
A puzzling adventure where you abuse the Rules set by your Rat captors! 📜🐀 Manipulate enemies and environments with the commanding power of Rules to escape!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.1%, Adventure 27.6%, Puzzle 25.3%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #57 Rush to Adventure
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Awakening
Windows
Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.
Why similar: Adventure 25.3%, Difficult 19.8%, Retro 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Indie 14.2%
- #58 bit Dungeon II
68% matchVery Positive82% of 2,214 reviews2014
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.7%, Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Adventure 21.4%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #59 The Path Home
63% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: kakuhitoPub: michikusa
Windows
"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.7%, Puzzle 24.8%, Adventure 20%, Indie 10.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #60 Little Postman
66% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Atlas Imaginal
Windows
Puzzle game where you rotate islands to find your way around different archipelagos.
Why similar: Puzzle 43.4%, Adventure 36.7%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 6.4%