- #1 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,600 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 25.4% ★, CRPG 14.4%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Perma Death 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%
- #2 Dragonwake
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
Dragonwake is an ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, the land once ruled by the old empire of Istaris before the Starfall. Your heirloom, a blackglass star amulet, draws you to the land just as the primordial dragon begins to stir.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.7% ★, CRPG 14%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Perma Death 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%
- #3 Blood & Chaos
96% 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 25.2% ★, CRPG 14.1%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Perma Death 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%
- #4 Kramora's Shadow
95% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 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 29.7% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, Roguelike 9.1%, Perma Death 7.6%
- #5 EmbeRogue
94% matchNo user reviews2026
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 27.4% ★, Turn-Based 10.8%, Perma Death 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Grid-Based Movement 7.9%
- #6 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
94% 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%, Traditional Roguelike 14% ★, Perma Death 13%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%
- #7 Eye of Khaos
93% 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 32.6% ★, Turn-Based 9.6%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Roguelike 7.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%
- #8 Zorbus
92% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Perma Death 9.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.8%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #9 Tales of Maj'Eyal
91% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.9 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 30.7% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Perma Death 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Difficult 9.4%
- #10 Hieroglyphika
91% 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 40.6% ★, Turn-Based 14.5%, Roguelike 8.5%, Perma Death 6.3%, Difficult 6%
- #11 Fractalis
90% 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 23.3% ★, CRPG 12.8%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Perma Death 10.2%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%
- #12 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,045 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 28.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Perma Death 10.3%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #13 The Curse Of Yendor
89% 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 28.2% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Perma Death 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #14 The Doors of Trithius
87% matchVery Positive94% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 30.6% ★, Turn-Based 12%, CRPG 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #15 Once upon a Dungeon
88% 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 27.6% ★, Turn-Based 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Perma Death 9%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #16 I Am Overburdened
86% matchVery Positive88% of 157 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 28.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Roguelike 9.6%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #17 Xenomarine
86% 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 47.8% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 9.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #18 Sproggiwood
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 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 27.1% ★, Turn-Based 22.9%, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #19 MidBoss
84% matchVery Positive86% of 273 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 52.4% ★, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based 8.8%, Dungeon Crawler 5.4%, Perma Death 5.3%
- #20 Hexagon Soup
84% 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 31% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #21 Dungeons of Dredmor
83% matchVery Positive94% of 5,406 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 47.8% ★, Turn-Based 14.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, Perma Death 6.1%
- #22 Grix: The Dragon Tower
81% 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 29.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.2%, Perma Death 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #23 Beast Dungeon
82% 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 33% ★, Perma Death 13.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #24 Sword of Fargoal
81% 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 35% ★, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #25 Tower of Eglathia
82% 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 24.5% ★, Turn-Based 20.5%, CRPG 15.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%
- #26 GnollHack
79% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 10.8%, Perma Death 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
- #27 Vulture for NetHack
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 197 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 44.8% ★, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Perma Death 7.6%, RPG 6.7%
- #28 Possession
79% 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 26.4%, Traditional Roguelike 17.3% ★, Turn-Based 10.8%, Perma Death 7.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%
- #29 Nascentiar
78% 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 41.6% ★, Perma Death 16.7%, Roguelike 10%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, RPG 7%
- #30 Jupiter Hell
77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 31% ★, Roguelike 21.6%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, RPG 4.3%
- #31 Quest of Dungeons
78% 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: Traditional Roguelike 27.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.5%, Perma Death 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Difficult 8.2%
- #32 Oxidus Tales
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mario Aviles
Windows
Embrace a new adventure in this post apocalyptic world. Investigate, defeat bosses and clear the different dungeons in this turn based roguelike with 3 different battle systems.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Roguelike 12%, RPG 10.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Strategy 9.3%
- #33 Amulet of Iovar
76% matchMixed65% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, RPG 6.3%
- #34 Terra Randoma
75% matchVery Positive90% of 164 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 29.9% ★, Turn-Based 18.6%, Perma Death 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%
- #35 Legion's Crawl
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: Turnspender
Windows
Descend the dungeon and slay the evil! Legion's Crawl is a combination of classic roguelike principle and modern 3D environment with intuitive GUI. Choose your hero and difficulty, challenge the randomly generated dungeons!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #36 Rogue
75% matchVery Positive95% of 497 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.6% ★, Perma Death 13.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #37 Sigil of Kings
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Byte Arcane
Windows · Linux
Sigil of Kings is a turn-based fantasy roguelike/RPG, set in an expansive procedurally generated world, displayed in colorful 16-bit pixel art. Explore dungeons, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, find treasures, visit cities, join guilds and make your mark in a living, breathing world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.5% ★, CRPG 21.4%, Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 6.2%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #38 Beyond the Bridge
73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, RPG 10.1%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #39 Golden Krone Hotel
74% matchVery Positive95% of 332 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 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 29.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.4%, Perma Death 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, CRPG 8.1%
- #40 Jupiter Hell Classic
72% matchVery Positive96% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.6%, Perma Death 13%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #41 Rogue Fable III
73% matchVery Positive93% of 733 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 60.2% ★, Roguelike 8.9%, Turn-Based 7.2%, Dungeon Crawler 4.9%, Procedural Generation 3.9%
- #42 Cogmind
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,963 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 38.9% ★, Turn-Based 14.1%, Perma Death 9.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #43 Dungeonmans
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,217 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 54.1% ★, Roguelike 15.6%, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%, Turn-Based 9.2%, RPG 3.2%
- #44 Primo's Dungeon
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ztkent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Primo's Dungeon is a 2D adventure dungeon crawler that combines classic roguelike elements with real-time combat. When monsters attack your farm, you must venture into an ever-changing dungeon to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 8.2%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #45 Hollows Of Rogue
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.3% ★, Perma Death 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #46 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlyLuck Games
Windows
Descend beneath the rain-soaked town of Desolation in a turn-based, grid-based dungeon crawler remastered from the Xbox Live Indie Games era. Fight monsters, gather loot, build your adventurer, survive the Wheel of Fate, and uncover why the town profits from doomed adventurers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #47 Deadzoned
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.6% ★, Perma Death 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #48 Babel of Ystilia
69% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #49 Rift Wizard
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 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 18.5%, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #50 Ogre Dungeon
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Durance Gaming
Windows
Retro 2D Rogue-like for PC designed to be simple, classic, and straight-forward for pick-up-and-play.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 12%, RPG 9.3%, Grid-Based Movement 7%
- #51 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
70% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 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 22.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Difficult 9.9%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #52 Collateral Dungeon
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Techosaurus Studios
Windows
Collateral Dungeon is a tactical puzzle dungeon crawler. Explore as an archaeologist trapped in your most recent dig: an enemy-infested dungeon. However, you are a lover, not a fighter. Without weapons, you must turn to your wit and clever traps to defeat enemies lest you relive your failings.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.7% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Perma Death 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Roguelike 10%
- #53 DA_RL
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a god worship system, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, RPG 8.5%
- #54 Ricave
68% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Rogueatic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ricave is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler roguelike. Target enemy limbs, weaponize traps and spells to survive ever-changing dungeons, and rewind time. Follow cryptic guidance, piece together your past, aid other trapped souls, and outwit the Demon.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 18.8% ★, Turn-Based 17%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%
- #55 Distant Isles
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WorldformPub: N/A
Windows
Sail the seas, captain your crew and seek out treasure and adventure! A turn-based roguelike and role-playing game, in Distant Isles you will explore procedural islands, find treasure, and fight all manner of creatures. Make sure you manage your resources wisely - danger awaits at every turn.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.7% ★, CRPG 22%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Roguelike 8.3%, Procedural Generation 4.5%
- #56 Monster Lily
66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Kasha Club
Windows · Linux
A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.4% ★, Turn-Based 13%, Perma Death 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #57 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Insidious Arts
Windows
Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.1% ★, Roguelike 12.6%, RPG 9%, Procedural Generation 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
- #58 Path of Achra
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.2% ★, Perma Death 14.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
- #59 Dungeons of Delveria
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Delveria Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where you can shape the dungeon to your advantage. Discover terrain powers which help you to fight your enemies more efficiently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Perma Death 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #60 Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tawashi Works
Windows
No graphics, No tiles. Just text-RPG adventure! Explore a shifting labyrinth, regain the Ring of Life from the wizard Shingor. Classic roguelike-style messages guide your journey, with narrative scenes evoking the spirit of MUDs and gamebooks. Death is permanent. Every run brings new discoveries.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.1% ★, Perma Death 15.5%, CRPG 11.8%, Roguelike 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%