- #1 Zorbus
97% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #2 GnollHack
96% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 11%, Perma Death 9.6%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #3 Rogue
96% matchVery Positive94% of 489 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 40% ★, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Roguelike 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #4 Ad Iterum
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Iterum is a turn-based top-down 2D roguelike set in a decaying, ever-shifting world. Flesh is fragile, but you can hack it. Enhance your body, embrace mutations, or form ancient blood pacts. Descend into the depths, scavenge what’s left of humanity, and crawl back...if you can. Kill. Die. Repeat.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.8% ★, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #5 Sword of Fargoal
94% matchPositive88% of 25 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 37.2% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #6 DA_RL
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelike 11%, RPG 8.2%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #7 Path of Achra
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 30.1% ★, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelike 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
- #8 Amulet of Iovar
93% matchMixed69% 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 47.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, RPG 6.1%
- #9 Jupiter Hell Classic
91% matchVery Positive97% of 208 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 35.6% ★, Perma Death 14.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelike 10%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%
- #10 Beast Dungeon
91% 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 36.7% ★, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #11 Theralite
90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.5% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Perma Death 6.8%
- #12 Nascentiar
89% 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 44.9% ★, Perma Death 19%, Roguelike 10.6%, Procedural Generation 7.2%, RPG 7.1%
- #13 Eye of Khaos
89% 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 41.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Roguelike 10%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #14 Conqueror Of Time
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ken LoudonPub: PIE Studios
Windows
Conqueror Of Time is a traditional dungeon crawl rogue game with a time travel theme. Choose a character from different time periods and fight your way through dungeons using various items from different times and spaces. Use time travel abilities to fight alongside your past or future self.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.8% ★, Perma Death 18%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Roguelike 11.8%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #15 Kramora's Shadow
87% 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 39.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 12%, Perma Death 10.7%, Procedural Generation 6.5%
- #16 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
86% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #17 My Cousin the Rogue
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Perma Death 8.6%, Procedural Generation 5.3%
- #18 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
85% 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 51.5% ★, Roguelike 13%, RPG 8.9%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 5.1%
- #19 DeAnima
84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Steelgaze Studio
Windows
DeAnima is a brutal yet rewarding dungeon crawler steeped in classic roguelike tradition. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.7% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #20 Dose Response
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Jumping
Windows · Linux
Dose Response is a roguelike game where you play an addict. Avoid the dangers threatening your mind and body while desperately looking for the next fix.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Perma Death 18.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #21 Beyond the Bridge
83% 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 41.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, RPG 10.6%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #22 Descent from Arkov's Tower
82% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #23 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 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 35.7% ★, Perma Death 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 9.7%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #24 Vulture for NetHack
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.7% ★, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Perma Death 9.2%, RPG 7.4%
- #25 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.8% ★, Perma Death 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
- #26 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
81% 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: Traditional Roguelike 18.9% ★, Perma Death 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 11.7%
- #27 Rogue Remastered
78% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Forehead Wall Software LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue — A brutal, procedurally generated dungeon crawler where every decision counts. Fight monsters, collect treasures, and survive the deadly depths in search of the Amulet of Yendor. Each playthrough is unique—do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 12.3%, Perma Death 8.9%, RPG 7%
- #28 Xenomarine
79% matchVery Positive84% of 63 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 58.6% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Perma Death 12%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, RPG 3.1%
- #29 Dungeon of Rikka
79% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.1% ★, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #30 Rogue Titan
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #31 Hollows Of Rogue
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
"Rogue - but better" - a traditional roguelike modernized for current era - descent into deadly dungeon, defeat (or avoid) its inhabitants using loot you find and escape with legendary Amulet of Yendor which started it all
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.3% ★, Perma Death 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Roguelike 10%
- #32 EmbeRogue
77% 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 37.1% ★, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #33 Grix: The Dragon Tower
76% 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 35.1% ★, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #34 Rogue Fable IV
75% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.4% ★, Perma Death 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #35 MidBoss
77% 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 63.4% ★, Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%, Perma Death 6.7%, Procedural Generation 5.1%
- #36 Babel of Ystilia
74% 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 40.6% ★, Perma Death 14.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #37 Asterogue
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Perma Death 12.3%, Roguelike 9.3%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #38 Approaching Infinity
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 34.1% ★, Perma Death 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #39 Dungeons of Dredmor
75% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 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 58.2% ★, Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Perma Death 7.7%, RPG 4.2%
- #40 Of Mist and Shadows
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows · Linux
Cast powerful magic by actually writing the magical words in the right syntax, as you explore the Plane of Shadows in this complex and intriguing roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35% ★, Perma Death 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 9.2%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #41 Tales of Maj'Eyal
73% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 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 42.5% ★, Perma Death 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 11.9%, RPG 4.5%
- #42 Rift Wizard
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 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 23.1% ★, Perma Death 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #43 The Green Earth
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Caleb M
Windows
Survive the madness of an ancient jungle in this open-world, traditional roguelike. Do whatever it takes to escape alive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.9% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, RPG 11.5%, Perma Death 9.7%, Procedural Generation 5.8%
- #44 Rift Wizard 3
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 7.5%, RPG 6.9%
- #45 Gum Flesh
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Perma Death 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelike 9.5%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #46 I Am Overburdened
72% matchVery Positive88% of 155 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 36.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Perma Death 12.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #47 Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch)
71% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Rufe.org LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Top-Down 4.2%, RPG 3.7%
- #48 Touhou Crawl
69% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: joy1999
Windows
"Touhou Crawl" is a Touhou derivative roguelike game. Conquer the dungeon-ified Gensokyo using items, faith, and tactics!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #49 Rogues of Europa
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan GreyPub: TMA Games
Windows
Rogues of Europa is a gothic roguelike RPG. Fight the physical and metaphysical evils brewing below the surface of a rapidly modernizing society.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.3% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Roguelike 9%
- #50 Ogre Dungeon
67% 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 41.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, RPG 10.5%, Procedural Generation 4.5%
- #51 Monster Lily
69% matchNo user 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 35.9% ★, Perma Death 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #52 Rogue Fable III
68% matchVery Positive93% of 729 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 71.6% ★, Roguelike 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%, Procedural Generation 4.3%, RPG 3.2%
- #53 Wonder of Blue
66% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Velveteen
Windows
Delve into Wonderland with Liddell in this Dungeon Crawler Roguelike based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Defeat great adversaries in this daunting fable and evade foes with a graceful twirl.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.5% ★, Perma Death 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #54 XLarn
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: Swinfjord-Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This is a heavily extended version of one of the most famous roguelike games of the 80’s named LARN. Your choice is to find a magic elixier for your daughters recovery. Therefore you have to explore a lot of unknown caves, filled with monsters, demons and traps. Good luck! You may need it!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.7% ★, Roguelike 13.6%, Perma Death 4.7%, Dungeon Crawler 3.6%, Procedural Generation 3.2%
- #55 NetHack: Legacy
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 71.1% ★, Roguelike 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.3%, Procedural Generation 6%, RPG 3.6%
- #56 Dungeon Croaker
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #57 Primo's Dungeon
67% 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 49.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Roguelike 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #58 Darkvale
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soundsteppe
Windows
Darkvale is a dark fantasy extraction RPG where you send lone adventurers into deadly expeditions. Build and upgrade your hamlet, manage risk and resources, defeat bosses, and survive journeys.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, RPG 9.1%
- #59 Golden Krone Hotel
67% matchVery Positive96% of 331 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 42.3% ★, Perma Death 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 10.1%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #60 Hack, Slash, Loot
68% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 71.8% ★, Roguelike 14.7%, Perma Death 5.3%, RPG 3.5%, Dungeon Crawler 2.4%