- #1 The Curse Of Yendor
97% matchVery Positive93% of 75 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 28% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Perma Death 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #2 Xenomarine
96% matchVery Positive84% of 64 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 47.6% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 9.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #3 I Am Overburdened
96% matchVery Positive87% of 159 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 28.1% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Roguelike 9.5%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #4 Terra Randoma
95% matchVery Positive90% of 166 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 29.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.8%, Perma Death 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%
- #5 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive90% of 371 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Perma Death 9.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #6 Kramora's Shadow
94% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 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 29.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, Roguelike 9.1%, Perma Death 7.6%
- #7 The Doors of Trithius
93% matchVery Positive94% of 953 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.3% ★, Turn-Based 12.2%, CRPG 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%
- #8 Equin: The Lantern
92% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
Equin: The Lantern is a challenging roguelike that's easy to get into but tough to master. Conquer the huge 50 floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.4% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, RPG 14.1%, Strategy 13.3%, Difficult 10.4%
- #9 Haque
91% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40% ★, Roguelike 26.9%, RPG 15.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Indie 5.4%
- #10 MidBoss
91% matchVery Positive86% of 275 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 52.1% ★, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Dungeon Crawler 5.4%, Perma Death 5.3%
- #11 Jupiter Hell
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,092 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.4% ★, Roguelike 21.5%, Turn-Based 20.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, RPG 4.3%
- #12 SFD : Rogue TRPG
89% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.3%, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, RPG 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Strategy 9.9%
- #13 Once upon a Dungeon
89% 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 27.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Perma Death 9%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #14 Dungeonmans
88% matchVery Positive91% of 1,227 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 53.8% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%, Turn-Based 9.5%, RPG 3.2%
- #15 Paper Dungeons Crawler
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Stephane ValverdePub: Agent Mega
Windows · Mac · Linux
True classic 16 bits Roguelike with an unique magic system. Explore the mysterious Dungeons of Cyndaria and unearth an extensive lore. A plethora of creatures and magical items are waiting for you to step into ever-changing dungeons, with diverse biomes and challenges.
Why similar: Roguelike 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, RPG 11.1%, Difficult 10.8%
- #16 Rogue Fable III
86% matchVery Positive93% of 739 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60% ★, Roguelike 8.8%, Turn-Based 7.4%, Dungeon Crawler 5%, Procedural Generation 3.9%
- #17 Hydra Slayer
86% matchPositive90% of 47 reviews2016
Dev: Zeno Rogue
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You face a 9-headed hydra. Your sword cuts 5 heads in each swipe (never less), which kills a 5-headed hydra, but a larger one will regrow 2 heads after each swipe. Your scythe cuts exactly 7, but 10 grow back if the hydra lives. Can you kill the hydra? Or better to explore to find more arms first?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9%
- #18 Golden Krone Hotel
85% matchVery Positive95% of 334 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Perma Death 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, CRPG 8.1%
- #19 Lost Flame
83% matchVery Positive97% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Linux
Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.2% ★, Roguelike 28.3%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Perma Death 9.4%, RPG 6.7%
- #20 Approaching Infinity
82% matchVery Positive95% of 730 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Perma Death 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #21 Realm of the Ghost King
84% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Mantis-Eye Labs, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Realm of the Ghost King is a quick-play roguelike where you must battle your way through eight randomly generated dungeons to defeat the Ghost King and become the new king of the realm.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.1%, Perma Death 18.8%, RPG 17.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Strategy 15.2%
- #22 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,611 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 25.2% ★, CRPG 14.4%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Perma Death 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%
- #23 Dragonwake
79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
A solo old-school D&D-inspired ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, with race and class, spells, quests, dangerous dungeon crawls, and a primordial dragon stirring.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.1% ★, CRPG 13.8%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Perma Death 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%
- #24 AntharioN
81% matchMixed69% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.4%, CRPG 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 9.3%
- #25 Zavix Tower
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Turn-Based 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Grid-Based Movement 14.6%, CRPG 13.2%, RPG 9.5%
- #26 Alchemic Dungeons DX
80% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Q-Cumber FactoryPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Blending rogue-like dungeon exploration with item crafting, Alchemic Dungeons DX is a game of endless variety!
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.6%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 10.3%
- #27 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
79% matchVery Positive94% of 437 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: CRPG 27.1%, Turn-Based 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%, RPG 6.7%
- #28 Blood & Chaos
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Guau Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient sacrifices saved the world, but their legacy is unraveling. A party based roguelike inspired by classic '80s RPGs, where every descent into cursed dungeons carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25% ★, CRPG 14.1%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Perma Death 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%
- #29 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,095 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.2 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 28.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Perma Death 10.3%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #30 EmbeRogue
78% 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 27.1% ★, Turn-Based 10.9%, Perma Death 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Grid-Based Movement 7.9%
- #31 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
77% 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: Turn-Based 16.1%, Traditional Roguelike 13.9% ★, Perma Death 13%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%
- #32 Eye of Khaos
76% 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 32.4% ★, Turn-Based 9.7%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Roguelike 7.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%
- #33 Tales of Maj'Eyal
75% matchVery Positive95% of 7,360 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.0 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 30.5% ★, Turn-Based 17.6%, Perma Death 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Difficult 9.5%
- #34 The Depths of Tolagal
76% matchPositive83% of 46 reviews2015
Dev: Angry Toad Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Depths of Tolagal is an addictive roguelike dungeon crawler with an emphasis on tactical combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 12%, RPG 6.3%
- #35 Fractalis
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fractalis is a procedurally generated roguelike that has turnbased/gridbased combat with a realtime feel.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.1% ★, CRPG 12.9%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Perma Death 10.2%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%
- #36 Hieroglyphika
75% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Median: 4.0 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 40.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Roguelike 8.4%, Perma Death 6.3%, Difficult 6.1%
- #37 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
72% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
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 20.2%, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #38 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
74% matchMixed69% of 634 reviews2017
Dev: Cleveland Mark BlakemorePub: Golden Era Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!
Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Grid-Based Movement 20.2%, RPG 10.5%, CRPG 8.2%
- #39 Swords and Sorcery - Underworld - Definitive Edition
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2015
Dev: OlderBytes
Windows
Swords and Sorcery - Underworld is a party-based, first person view role-playing game with turn-based combat and a square grid 3D environment. The art was made by a professional comics illustrator.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27%, CRPG 18%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, RPG 7.5%
- #40 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
73% matchVery Positive83% of 366 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.9%, CRPG 21.3%, RPG 13.9%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Strategy 9.6%
- #41 Cardinal Quest 2
73% matchVery Positive91% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Randomnine Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.6% ★, Roguelike 27.2%, RPG 18.9%, Indie 7.3%
- #42 Vulture for NetHack
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.7% ★, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Perma Death 7.6%, RPG 6.8%
- #43 DREAMGATE
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Confirmed Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dreamgate is a unique hardcore mix of deck building card battler, roguelite adventure and RPG. Build your deck, explore the Dreamgate world and defeat fearsome foes!
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.2%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Strategy 11%
- #44 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
71% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Traditional Roguelike 27.7% ★, Turn-Based 15.7%, Perma Death 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #45 Hexagon Soup
70% matchNo user reviews2026
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 30.8% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #46 Sproggiwood
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 594 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 26.9% ★, Turn-Based 23.1%, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #47 Dungeons of Dredmor
70% matchVery Positive94% of 5,414 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.6% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%, Perma Death 6.1%
- #48 Grix: The Dragon Tower
69% 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 29.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.2%, Perma Death 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #49 Cogmind
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,977 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.2%, Perma Death 9.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Difficult 7.3%
- #50 Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe
67% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Lab Rabbit Games ltd
Windows
With a focus on stealth, combat, and long-term planning, Shadowed offers 6 unique classes, over 200 perks, and a heavy emphasis on level and enemy design. Synergistic and brutal in both style and difficulty, Shadowed is a traditional Roguelike experience like no other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.1% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelike 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 7.2%
- #51 GnollHack
68% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 10.7%, Perma Death 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #52 Sword of Fargoal
68% matchPositive88% of 26 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 34.9% ★, Perma Death 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #53 Beast Dungeon
70% 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 32.9% ★, Perma Death 13.8%, Grid-Based Movement 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Roguelike 9%
- #54 Rift Wizard
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,056 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 20.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.7%, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #55 Tower of Eglathia
69% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2015
Dev: Lord EglathiaPub: Eglathia Games
Windows
Ascend a deadly rogue-like tower with 4 skill trees, 60+ monsters, and procedural floors. Master Barbarian, Mystic, Assassin, or Eglathian powers. Face altars, fountains, and permadeath. Will you conquer the Tower of Eglathia or join the fallen?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.3% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, CRPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #56 Possession
68% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Weirdfellows
Windows · Mac · Linux
Possession is a traditional turn-based roguelike where you play as a ghost trying to make your way to the surface. You are incredibly frail, but have one advantage: you can possess the bodies of the monsters you encounter, and use their strength and abilities as your own.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.2%, Traditional Roguelike 17.2% ★, Turn-Based 11%, Perma Death 7.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%
- #57 Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
67% matchVery Positive94% of 308 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Turn-Based 24.6%, Grid-Based Movement 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, CRPG 16.4%, RPG 7.7%
- #58 Jupiter Hell Classic
64% matchVery Positive96% of 225 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.6%, Perma Death 13.1%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #59 Nascentiar
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Perma Death 16.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, RPG 7%