Games Like Dawn of the Ashen Queen

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: Grid-Based Movement 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, Old School 7.4%, RPG 6.9%

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 21.1%, Grid-Based Movement 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Old School 12.2%, RPG 6.8%

Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Old School 10.7%, Character Customization 10%

The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.9%, Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, RPG 11.5%, First-Person 8.3%, CRPG 8.1%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Old School 8.9%, Character Customization 8.4%

Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.2%, CRPG 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Grid-Based Movement 17%, RPG 6.4%

Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.6%, Grid-Based Movement 19.6%, CRPG 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, RPG 6.3%

Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.

Why similar: CRPG 22.4%, Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Character Customization 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, CRPG 15.3%, RPG 9.7%

Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 27.8%, RPG 10.5%, CRPG 9.8%, Old School 6.6%

Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Old School 13.3%, RPG 6.8%, Exploration 6.7%

A Quest That Became Legend is a game inspired by old school RPG classics, with turn based combat and an open world environment. Set out on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Old School 12%, Character Customization 10%, RPG 7.1%

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, CRPG 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Old School 9.4%

Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.5%, CRPG 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Old School 12.3%, Character Customization 8.8%

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.9%, Grid-Based Movement 30.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, RPG 9.6%, First-Person 6.2%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.4%, Grid-Based Movement 24.3%, Party-Based RPG 13.7%, Old School 10.4%, RPG 9.4%

With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Grid-Based Movement 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, CRPG 9.9%, RPG 8.4%

Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 41.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Old School 13.9%, RPG 9.8%, First-Person 4.9%

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 24.4%, Grid-Based Movement 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 7.6%

Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.

Why similar: CRPG 31%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Old School 14.2%, Exploration 7.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

Join three hungry Kobolds (and several Trenchcoats) in a hand-drawn, classical dungeon-crawling adventure to be Great Heroes - but mostly to find Shiny Things and Eat Good Food!

Why similar: CRPG 21%, Grid-Based Movement 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Old School 6.4%

Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 39%, RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 4.4%, First-Person 2.9%

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: CRPG 33.4%, Character Customization 15.1%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Why similar: CRPG 20.5%, Grid-Based Movement 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, RPG 14.2%, Old School 13.4%

Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, CRPG 21.5%, Grid-Based Movement 17.7%, RPG 12%, Old School 11.4%

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: Party-Based RPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 14.3%, Old School 9.8%, RPG 7.2%

Dark Quest is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you command a party of heroes on an epic quest to defeat the dark sorcerer and his minions, and save the land from his dark magic.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.3%, RPG 17.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, Medieval 8.2%, Dark 6.9%

An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.

Why similar: CRPG 34.1%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Old School 16%, RPG 8.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, Old School 22.1%, Character Customization 14%, First-Person 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%

Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

Why similar: CRPG 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, Character Customization 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 7.2%

Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players. Choose your class, gear up, and craft your own legend!

Why similar: CRPG 33.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Old School 10.6%, Exploration 9.1%, RPG 6.5%

From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist!

Why similar: CRPG 19.6%, Grid-Based Movement 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 13.5%, Old School 7.4%

Ruzar - The Life Stone is a dungeon crawler RPG game in which you play an adventurer who needs to discover the powerful Life Stone. Do you have the skills to survive in the deadliest dungeons of the Mountain of Ruz and recover the legendary artefact?

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 37.6%, Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, RPG 13.7%, First-Person 7.9%, Fantasy 7.2%

After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...

Why similar: RPG 20%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, CRPG 16.3%, Grid-Based Movement 13.3%, Old School 12.8%

Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.

Why similar: CRPG 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

Explore an underground labyrinth in search of mythical seeds in this 3D dungeon crawler RPG! Leaving things to chance will prove fatal🌱Explore underground labyrinths, expanding your range of actions as you go🌿Light up the path, defeat those in front of you, grow stronger, and unravel the mysteries

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.2%, Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, RPG 10.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%, Character Customization 6.1%

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, First-Person 12.6%, Retro 10.9%, RPG 9.6%

The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 26%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, RPG 14.6%, First-Person 7.3%

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: Grid-Based Movement 36.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, RPG 9.4%, First-Person 8.6%, Retro 8.5%

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 42.2%, First-Person 12.7%, RPG 12.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Retro 7.9%

A dungeon crawler for tired people.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, RPG 7.5%, Old School 6.8%

Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!

Why similar: CRPG 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Character Customization 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Why similar: RPG 41%, CRPG 29.3%, Old School 17.1%, Fantasy 12.6%

Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.

Why similar: CRPG 36.6%, Party-Based RPG 23.8%, Magic 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, RPG 8.9%

Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.

Why similar: CRPG 26.1%, Grid-Based Movement 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, RPG 13.2%, Old School 11.4%

A turn based dungeon crawler where you create a party of heroes to go on epic quests.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.1%, Dungeon Crawler 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 9.7%, Exploration 7.1%

A rogue-lite tabletop that mixes card based exploration with turn based combat. Create your party, draw adventure cards, roll dice and fight monsters to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Grid-Based Movement 23.5%, Magic 8.3%, RPG 7%

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: Grid-Based Movement 38%, RPG 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Fantasy 9.1%

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 38.5%, Character Customization 20.4%, RPG 12%, Linear 9.2%, PvE 5.8%

3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.4%, CRPG 18%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Character Customization 6.9%, RPG 5.5%

Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.

Why similar: CRPG 27.2%, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Old School 12.2%, Character Customization 10.7%, RPG 6.4%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: CRPG 22.1%, Party-Based RPG 18%, Old School 11.4%, Character Customization 9.7%, Exploration 8.7%

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: Dungeon Crawler 48.3%, RPG 36.5%, Retro 15.2%

The epic RPG 7 Mages in the tradition of the greatest classics of the genre takes you around the magical island of Roven.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.6%, Grid-Based Movement 31.6%, RPG 22.3%, First-Person 9.5%

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.1%, CRPG 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Old School 8.8%, Character Customization 6.1%

Spire of Ash is a dark-fantasy run-based dungeon crawler with deep itemization, tactical combat, and escalating key-driven challenges. Build your team, refine your strategy, and push deeper into deadly endgame runs.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49.3%, Character Customization 25.4%, RPG 17%, 3D 8.3%

Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 59.7%, RPG 27.1%, Fantasy 7.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 22.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, CRPG 14.2%, RPG 5.9%

Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.9%, Character Customization 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, RPG 11%, Exploration 10.2%

Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Old School 17.3%, Character Customization 13.6%, RPG 7%