- #1 Spark in the Dark
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Underground 17.9% ★, Mystery Dungeon 17.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Souls-like 16.8%, Difficult 11.3%
- #2 Dungeon Escape
96% 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: Precision Platformer 23.7%, Mystery Dungeon 19.7% ★, Difficult 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Old School 11.4%
- #3 Cardful Planning
96% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Walk Home Games
Windows
Take the role of a brave little playing card on a card flipping adventure to save your captured companion. Solve puzzles and outwit enemies with 4 suit abilities as you make your way through the dungeon!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 27.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Difficult 15.1%, Old School 11.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #4 Hollow Witch
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Bad Kid Games
Windows
A treacherous dungeon, locked rooms on the Witch's path to freedom. Use magic energy to guide lost souls, perform the liberating ritual. Overcome dangerous obstacles. Fight tiny creatures in this dark precision platformer. Escape your doom, but remember: too much power is dangerous.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.6%, Souls-like 21.3%, Gothic 19.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
- #5 Boulder Crash
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Taranau Aliaksei
Windows
Collect diamonds and avoid monsters! You need to collect all the diamonds to exit the level. Rocks and diamonds can fall and kill you.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 36.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Survival 8.1%, Underground 8.1% ★
- #6 The Caretaker - Dungeon Nightshift
94% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: bluebox interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In "The Caretaker - Dungeon Nightshift", you slip into the role of a dungeon caretaker. Your job is as easy as it sounds. Clean up the dungeon after the daily attacks. And don't make too much noise. Make sure, the dungeon master does not wake up! Maybe it's NOT as easy as it sounds......
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 39.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Survival 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 8.2%
- #7 Pale Abyss - Prototype
93% matchVery Positive87% of 348 reviews2025
Dev: Permanent Crab Studios
Windows
Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Underground 19.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Old School 8.8%
- #8 Verho - Curse of Faces
92% matchVery Positive94% of 985 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.9%, Gothic 17.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
- #9 Dispel
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: LegionSword
Windows
Dispel is the third-person, action RPG that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Gothic 16% ★, Underground 14.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.2%
- #10 Still Winter
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FIREHIVE Studio
Windows
Still Winter is a Dark Fantasy Action-Adventure game with light RPG and survival elements about a retired adventurer whose story is not yet finished. Fight monsters, cook powerful meals from their remains, and descend into a mysterious dungeon to uncover the source of a new, spreading threat.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 32.1% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Old School 10.8%, Survival 7.8%
- #11 Crypt Architect
90% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Cunibon Games
Windows · Linux
Crypt Architect is a Sandbox Multiplayer Dungeon crawler - each player gets to pick traps and floors, which they use to build their room. When they are done building, all rooms get attached to each other and a race to the finish starts.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 48.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 7.1%, Dark 4.8%
- #12 The Alchemist's Apprentice in the Maze of Madness
89% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
A loveletter to the dungeon crawler genre, filled with procedurally generated mazes, mix and match puzzles, traps and upgrades.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 41.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Retro 5.8%
- #13 Mimic Hunters
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ModMaximussPub: ModMaximuss
Windows
Mimic Hunters - is a game in which you have to become an mimic or a hunter.An exciting game for a company of friends and new acquaintances.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 28% ★, Souls-like 20.1%, Underground 17.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Gothic 13.7% ★
- #14 Trials Of Belphegor
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GChoc
Windows
A pixel art puzzle game where you solve room based challenges using strategic block style movement, unlocking the path to escape through a series of intricate traps and brain-teasing RPG Themed puzzle.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 32.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Underground 13.6% ★, Difficult 13.5%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #15 Dungeon Knight
87% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: BunaGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this game, you will play as a brave knight, exploring underground mazes, completing various challenges. Each level in the game is the ultimate platform jumping experience, requiring your precise calculation of jump timing and distance, dodging danger, and finally reaching the finish line.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.3%, Difficult 16.8%, Underground 16.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Old School 8.7%
- #16 The Fortress
86% 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: Mystery Dungeon 35% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Gothic 19.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Dark 8.6%
- #17 Dark Night Maze
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 百彦子烨
Windows
"Dark Night Maze" is a very challenging maze adventure game, the biggest feature of the game is super difficult to clear the level, players need to collect various equipment, improve their abilities, find the exit to win.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 45.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Dark 10.9%, Survival 9.3%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #18 Dungeon Fletcher
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CherryBit Studios
Windows
Time jumps and avoid obstacle as you collect treasures and find secret passages in the search of the best score!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 44.1% ★, Precision Platformer 28.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Score Attack 8%, Retro 3.9%
- #19 Chernobyl inferno
84% matchMixed66% of 38 reviews2022
Dev: Shumilin
Windows
Go in search of your brother, who got lost in the catacombs of Chernobyl, among aggressive inhabitants mutilated by radiation.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 32.6% ★, Souls-like 19.5%, Underground 18.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Survival 11.2%
- #20 DOOMER'S ADVENTURE
84% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: deadworld games
Windows
An platformer game about collecting stuff to bear with reality. Just like life, this game is short and meaningless, filled with existential questions of being.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, Mystery Dungeon 23% ★, Difficult 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Retro 6.5%
- #21 Cave of Mystery
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jiggle Knights
Windows
Cave of Mystery is a single-player, story driven survival horror game set in a dark fantasy medieval time. Fight amalgamations of the grotesque fiend King Flute, solve sinister puzzles, use music to unlock secret passageways and venture the dark.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 29.8% ★, Souls-like 19.8%, Gothic 17.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #22 Run Eternal Depths
82% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Artyom Gudkov
Windows
Can you escape? Explore ever-changing dungeons, face dangerous enemies, and challenge a powerful boss. With each floor, the trials grow harder, and the foes become stronger. Test your skills and prove that you are the one who can triumph and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 25.3% ★, Souls-like 17.1%, Underground 17.1% ★, Gothic 16.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%
- #23 GNOM
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eskov Aleksey
Windows
You will have to explore the Unruly Caves. Survive by mining resources and building up your base. Improve your hero's abilities by finding lost schemes and other secrets. Complete quests. Defeat enemies, find ore deposits and prove that even one dwarf can do a lot!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 43.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Underground 17.8% ★, Survival 9.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #24 Dungeon Limbus
82% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: GameIn
Windows · Mac
Explore the dungeon by growth of villages and weapons through repeated deaths. This game is a game that combines turn-based rogue-like and deck building.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 48.2% ★, Souls-like 16.3%, Underground 15.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Dark 6.1%
- #25 Bat to Bed
79% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Brothers Make Games
Windows · Mac
A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.3%, Difficult 22.5%, Old School 12.9%, Dark 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 6%
- #26 WORM GAME
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DeltaQuack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Worm Game is a fast paced snake-like precision action game. Easy to learn, hard to master - you quickly slither through an underground death maze designed by your nemesis, dodging enemies, and balancing speed, timing and caution - so you can steal back what's yours. Die, rewind, learn, succeed!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.1%, Souls-like 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Difficult 14%, Arcade 8.8%
- #27 Arc Wizards 2
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Nacks Soft
Windows
The war of the wizards begins! This is a shooting action game!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33.5% ★, Souls-like 23.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Difficult 14.1%, Arcade 7.3%
- #28 Dark Stress
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Parks
Windows
[Dark Stress] is an action adventure game that combines the essence of soul-like combat and dungeon crawling. The moment you step into the dungeon, you will inevitably be swallowed by darkness and stress.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Gothic 21.1% ★, Difficult 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #29 PLOT!
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: allnodcoms
Windows
Hardcore Precision Platformer! Can you post the fastest time - or will you lose the PLOT!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.7%, Difficult 22.7%, Score Attack 18.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
- #30 Dungeon Divers Prologue
77% matchMostly Positive81% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Wilson The BallPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Dungeon Divers Prologue 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: Mystery Dungeon 30.3% ★, Underground 26.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Difficult 9.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #31 SHINONOME ABYSS The Maiden Exorcist
76% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: WODAN,Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Windows · Mac
Use your supply of items and traps to survive in a mansion haunted by yokai and vengeful spirits as shrine maiden Yono in this strategy roguelike horror action game!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 42.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Score Attack 12.8%, Top-Down 8.9%, Difficult 8%
- #32 Lit Up
78% matchPositive98% of 42 reviews2022
Dev: Waidy AndradePub: Cronostase
Windows
LIT UP to end the darkness. Place the items and watch the magic happen in an intriguing puzzle.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 37.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Difficult 18%, Puzzle 9.2%, Dark 6.5%
- #33 REVERSE-The Eternal Fire
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RESET-STUDIO
Windows
The rotate & flip inherent visual image breaks the limitations of the perspective and formal logic of traditional 2D games. Play as the knight who lives by fire. Use visual rotation and flip to pass obstacles and break the shackles of perspective dimensions. Eventually obtain the eternal fire.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Precision Platformer 13.4%, Dark 10.1%
- #34 Silhou
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Cave Studios
Windows
Silhou is a fast-paced, precision platformer that challenges players to navigate through a series of deadly, handcrafted levels. Your goal is simple, collect the key and reach the exit..... while avoiding lethal traps, spikes, sawblades, and crushing walls.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, Difficult 23.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Dark 9.5%, Arcade 8%
- #35 Goat's Tale Adventure
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: FoxLoaf Games
Windows
Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, Souls-like 26.9%, Difficult 19.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Underground 8% ★
- #36 THE ABYSS
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Ilya873Pub: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
THE ABYSS is a 2D puzzle about descent, in order to pass the levels you need to score a certain number of points and choose the right ways to pass the level.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 36.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, Survival 9.8%
- #37 Dungeons of Dreadrock
74% 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: Mystery Dungeon 46.1% ★, Old School 20.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%, Retro 6.6%
- #38 Moving Forward with Cat
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Daruma The Factory, Inc.
Windows
Earth turns. Cats turn. And you will turn too. Welcome to the world of inertia, a law of physics. A game of gravity and inertia with unique controls for the hardcore game lovers.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.5%, Difficult 25.3%, Souls-like 22.3%, Score Attack 18.7%, 2D 2.3%
- #39 Caves of Madness
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forgotten Games
Windows
Co-op action-adventure fantasy game where you and your friends explore vast mysterious caves, collect powerful crystals, battle terrifying ancient evils, and unlock magical abilities while communicating through immersive proximity chat for intense cooperative adventures.
Why similar: Underground 28.5% ★, Souls-like 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Arcade 7.5%
- #40 Rocket Cave Adventure
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: boxedworks
Windows
Rocket Cave Adventure is a physics-based roguelite where you control your craft through procedurally generated caves. How far can you make it? Better yet, how good are your flying skills?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.5%, Mystery Dungeon 23.4% ★, Difficult 19.6%, Underground 14% ★, Arcade 9.6%
- #41 Ball laB
73% matchMixed65% of 873 reviews2018
Dev: Viktor Yurchuk
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.3%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 15.3%, Old School 13.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #42 Dead Dungeon
72% matchVery Positive91% of 284 reviews2018
Dev: Roenko Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 25.7% ★, Precision Platformer 25%, Underground 17% ★, Difficult 16.2%, Arcade 7.5%
- #43 Hunter Girls
72% matchMostly Positive69% of 77 reviews2021
Pub: Meridian4
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33% ★, Precision Platformer 24%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #44 Ever Roach
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: playablecuriosity
Windows
Play as a cockroach climbing toward The Bright in this short, hand-drawn 2D precision platformer. Master double jumps, glides, and wall-climbs through tightly designed levels. Collect optional spores on harder paths and complete the ascent before your 100 lives run out.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 42%, Difficult 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Survival 7.5%, Puzzle 7%
- #45 Lady Dracula
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goth Donut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An evolution of the Classicvania genre and a return to the glory days of precision platforming, retro challenge and gothic atmosphere. Transform yourself into a wraith, a spider and a bat to fly, climb and blast your way across Transylvania to do battle with Lady Dracula at her castle keep.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.4%, Gothic 26.4% ★, Old School 15.5%, 1990's 9.3%, Arcade 6.6%
- #46 Rat Prison
71% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
Rat Prison - pixel 2D simulator with horror elements.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 31.9% ★, Underground 22.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Survival 11.1%, Dark 7.7%
- #47 INVICTA: The Next Queen
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Moth GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
INVICTA: The Next Queen is a TopDown Soulslike game where a legendary warrior must fight her way through hell and claim her soul once more. Take the role of Moma as you explore the labyrinthian dungeons that make up the Circle of Greed and defeat King Midas in single combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Gothic 21.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Dark 6.9%
- #48 MetaMorph: Dungeon Creatures
71% matchMixed55% of 94 reviews2017
Dev: FireFly Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Descend into the darkest dungeons, lure enemies into brutal traps and free the spirits of fallen heroes! Morph between unique dungeon creatures to survive and drive back the evil forces of the underworld.
Why similar: Underground 25.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Old School 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Score Attack 12.6%
- #49 Lantern Bearer
70% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Lantern Bearer is a tough platformer about a small bear that falls into a dark and mysterious well. Choose your own path and claw your way back to the surface.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.8%, Difficult 18.3%, Underground 18% ★, Old School 13.6%, Dark 8.3%
- #50 Uncolor
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Alatus Games
Windows
Rush through rooms with challenging platforms and terrains, duel with the Color Guardians and claim their hues to your uncolor deeds. Master the precision platformer essentials: WallJump, DoubleJump, SharpTiming. A field day for the SpeedRunners!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 50.1%, Difficult 28.6%, Old School 15.8%, 2D 5.5%
- #51 Dungeons Of The Deep
69% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: Gray Mantis
Windows
A dark and eerie dungeon crawler with grid based movement, monsters, hazards, weapons, magic and real time combat.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 38.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Underground 22.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #52 Lazy Girl
69% matchMixed61% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: KuKo
Windows
Action-platformer with puzzles for the most hardcore gamers! Help the young wizard to save her loved one. Use your reaction, intelligence, and some gravity-changing magic to complete ten dungeons and fight the evil technomage.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.6%, Souls-like 23.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Score Attack 11.9%, Survival 11.6%
- #53 Maze Escape
71% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Alexandr Tactic
Windows
Casual Adventurer, dungeon escape. calm environment. Nice safe atmosphere.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 44.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Underground 18.8% ★, Puzzle 13.1%
- #54 Hunt the Night
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Gothic 28.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 19%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #55 Grim Quest - Old School RPG
67% matchVery Positive93% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Monomyth
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG blending dungeon crawling, turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with hand-drawn art and written storytelling. Part solo tabletop campaign, part choose-your-own-adventure, it offers an immersive experience designed for both quick ventures and night-long sessions.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Gothic 16.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, 1990's 8.1%
- #56 Cursed Gem
68% 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: Mystery Dungeon 29.2% ★, Precision Platformer 24.2%, Underground 21.6% ★, Difficult 18%, Retro 3.7%
- #57 Queen Slayer
66% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Mantaray161
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tightly focused, streamlined turn-based roguelike RPG you can finish in 2–3 hours. Challenge the short but razor-sharp journey to slay 8 corrupted queens.
Why similar: Underground 23.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Gothic 21% ★, Dark Fantasy 15%, Dark 9.5%
- #58 Perfect Liar
66% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: eightworks allware
Windows
a modern juke-em-up / a speedrunner's purgatory / a bite-sized dose of cortisol
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28%, Score Attack 17.6%, Gothic 12.9% ★, Arcade 12.6%, Survival 10.8%
- #59 Drakula's Ascension
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Darkspyre Studios
Windows · Linux
Prove your ability to reach your true potential and enjoy retro platforming and combat with a potential cost of starting from the bottom all over again in Drakula's Ascension! Overcome the demons keeping you down, all for your freedom and the view at the top of your castle that once was yours.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28%, Souls-like 25.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, 1990's 9.8%
- #60 Golden Fall 2
68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Ofer Rubinstein
Windows
Golden Fall 2 is a single character dungeon crawl RPG focused on exploration of an engaging and diverse world. Combat follows a simultaneous turn-based system inspired by roguelikes.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 31.9% ★, Underground 20.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Old School 7.6%