Games Like DarkEnd

Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!

Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Indie 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential dungeon crawler that emphasizes loot collection and strategic progression in a retro-inspired environment.

Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!

Why similar: RPG 80.7%, Indie 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title features high-quality RPGMaker exploration and a classic party-based combat system that mirrors the charm of DarkEnd.

Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

Why similar: RPG 100%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, open-world dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on party management and tactical turn-based combat.

Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.

Why similar: RPGMaker 80.7% ★, RPG 15.5%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This RPGMaker title provides a massive, classic JRPG experience with deep party customization and turn-based battles.

Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!

Why similar: RPG 70.7%, Dungeon Crawler 29.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dungeon crawler that strips away the fluff to focus entirely on grid-based exploration and tactical combat.

Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!

Why similar: RPGMaker 61.8% ★, RPG 28.6%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished RPGMaker game that excels in tactical turn-based combat and engaging dungeon exploration.

Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.

Why similar: RPGMaker 83% ★, RPG 15.1%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling RPGMaker adventure that focuses on exploration and traditional turn-based mechanics.

Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.

Why similar: RPGMaker 70.4% ★, RPG 22.3%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric RPGMaker game that captures the indie spirit and retro charm found in DarkEnd.

In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.4%, RPG 39.6%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic grid-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes party strategy and exploration.

Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...

Why similar: RPGMaker 84.9% ★, RPG 14.1%, Indie 1%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a classic, story-driven RPG experience built in the RPGMaker engine with a focus on character-driven progression.

Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 67.2%, RPG 26.4%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines retro 2D aesthetics with roguelite dungeon exploration, providing a fast-paced alternative to traditional crawlers.

Explore magical lands and discover your inner self in this exciting 16-bit style RPG from the same team that made Vagrant Hearts and Ashes of Immortality and featuring up to 20-30 hours of playtime.

Why similar: RPGMaker 75.3% ★, RPG 18.8%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the retro RPGMaker aesthetic, offering a straightforward dungeon-crawling experience.

Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.

Why similar: RPGMaker 79.4% ★, RPG 16.4%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its beautiful hand-drawn art and traditional turn-based combat, it captures the spirit of classic dungeon-crawling RPGs.

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: RPG 76.3%, Indie 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique RPGMaker title that features a complex turn-based battle system and a distinct, atmospheric world.

You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?

Why similar: RPGMaker 74% ★, RPG 22%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: This RPGMaker game offers a classic adventure experience with a focus on party-based progression.

Become a young hero and travel from dungeon to dungeon to regain your lost memories. While fighting your way through, you will encounter characters from your past. It's your quest to figure out if they are friends or foes. But be careful anyone can betray you in the Dungeons of Betrayal.

Why similar: RPGMaker 82.6% ★, RPG 12.9%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward RPGMaker dungeon crawler that focuses on classic party-based exploration.

Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.3%, RPG 39.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical aspects of dungeon crawling with a heavy emphasis on resource management.

Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat.

Why similar: RPGMaker 84.5% ★, RPG 12.2%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky RPGMaker title that focuses on lighthearted dungeon exploration and turn-based strategy.

Town of Night is a RPG-First-person dungeon crawler hybrid. Visit the town that sits atop a series of vast and dangerous dungeons. Explore, battle, loot and survive!

Why similar: RPG 88.4%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling RPGMaker game that blends anime aesthetics with traditional turn-based combat.

Explore Dungeons, find loot, customize your character and face monsters! A Dungeon Crawling adventure featuring a choice based exploration and visual character customization!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.2%, RPG 42.1%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy dungeon crawler that focuses on party composition and PVE combat.

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 51.9%, RPG 36.8%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that captures the retro intensity of classic grid-based exploration.

Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.

Why similar: RPG 75.5%, Indie 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging RPGMaker game that emphasizes difficult turn-based combat and dungeon survival.

Relive the golden age of dungeon RPGs with Dungeon Antiqua 2! A retro 2D dungeon crawler bursting with SNES nostalgia. Hack, slash, and survive relentless side-view encounters! With 10 jobs and endless skill combos, forge the ultimate party and conquer the depths—if you dare!

Why similar: RPG 55.6%, Dungeon Crawler 35.5%, Indie 8.9%

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 54.6%, RPG 37.7%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon crawler that blends action-adventure elements with classic RPG sensibilities.

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: RPG 67.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a highly unique visual style while maintaining the core turn-based RPG mechanics found in the genre.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPGMaker 74.4% ★, RPG 19.7%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious RPGMaker title that offers a deep, emotionally resonant story and complex turn-based combat.

Grab your weapon of choice, polish your Rogue senses, and get ready to be thrown into the dark and oppressing dungeons of Claustrophobia! Experience deep character development, fast-paced tactical combat, and mountains of epic loot. Here begins a roguelike quest for glory, slaughter, and anything shiny!

Why similar: RPG 77.3%, Indie 22.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging dungeon crawler that emphasizes survival and strategic decision-making.

THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.7%, RPG 42.3%

8-Bit Styled dungeon-crawler wherein you assemble a party from 12 Classes to brave The Depths in search of the Dragon God's Sacred Treasures!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53%, RPG 47%

Join the Fatebounds as they travel the world of Legrand in a desperate attempt to stop the Mugna Feud, a war of unparalleled savagery, and uncover the sinister forces behind it!

Why similar: RPG 100%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and a sprawling world to explore.

Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 48.4%, RPG 39.4%, Indie 12.2%

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 58.7%, RPG 41.3%

An epic 10 hour adventure in the underworld of Subterra. Earth is but a memory and the mighty Devordor casts a shadow of evil over all that remains. Can you reclaim your home? Can you escape Subterra?

Why similar: RPGMaker 81.4% ★, RPG 14.5%, Indie 4.1%

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: RPG 53.5%, Dungeon Crawler 43.9%, Indie 2.6%

NeverEnd is a Rogue-Like Dungeon crawler, where you, a simple adventurer suddenly wakes up in another dimension. Inside of this dimension there is no sun and the whole world is caved in. Enemies swarm you from left and right and you need to learn how to defend yourself.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!

Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Dungeon Crawler 35.5%, Indie 15.2%

The dungeon is dangerous and deep, but with the right party, you can conquer every nook and cranny. Find loot, equip your party, and customize your classes to master the turn-based RPG combat in this old-school dungeon crawler!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 55.9%, RPG 44.1%

Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.

Why similar: RPG 53%, Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, Indie 17.7%

Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.2%, RPG 42.8%

Enter the Monsters' Den, a place of endless adventure, battle and reward! Lead your party of four heroes through each level of the ever-changing dungeon, fighting in turn-based battles and hunting for that elusive rare loot. The web-game classic comes to Steam!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 59.7%, RPG 40.3%

Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50%, RPG 47.6%, Indie 2.4%

The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 58.7%, RPG 41.3%

Outrage is a short cyberpunk dungeon crawler. You manage a team of vigilantes and must undertake various missions in the city to strengthen your team and your cause in order to bring a powerful enemy to justice.

Why similar: RPGMaker 66.7% ★, Indie 20.9%, RPG 12.5%

Set in 1924 Massachusetts, take the role of Detective Monroe, Professor Webley, and Boss Pendleton of the Pendleton Agency, all of whom have come to possess an eerie black rock with strange properties.

Why similar: RPGMaker 77.5% ★, RPG 15.8%, Indie 6.7%

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 67.3%, RPG 30.8%, Indie 1.9%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.7%, RPG 43.3%

Are you ready to take on dark winding dungeons crawling with magic and monsters? Prepare yourself for a remastered classic dungeon crawler, full of exploration, combat, and endless opportunities.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53.5%, RPG 46.5%

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: RPG 67.1%, Dungeon Crawler 32.9%

Retro turn-based 2D pixelart RPG. Exploration, character choices, riddles and challenges. 80+ hours of gameplay.

Why similar: RPG 75.4%, Indie 24.6%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.4%, RPG 40.7%, Indie 8.9%

Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.8%, RPG 45.2%

Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.7%, RPG 42.1%, Indie 14.2%

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: Dungeon Crawler 58.8%, RPG 41.2%

Once upon a time gods sent you here. You’ve slept in a glass sarcophagus for hundrends of years. When people find themselves on the brink of extinction, you’ll have to wake up. Now, the time has come. Get up and save the medieval village from the monsters coming from the abandoned dungeons!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.7%, RPG 47.3%

Fight your way through thousands floors of dungeons. Get precious treasures and slay undead creatures of hell to make your character stronger.

Why similar: RPG 75.6%, Indie 24.4%

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 85%, Indie 15%

Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.7%, RPG 49.3%

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: Dungeon Crawler 54.3%, RPG 45.7%