- #1 Rogue Titan
97% 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 28.7% ★, Mythology 10.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #2 Beast Dungeon
96% 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 31.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, Perma Death 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #3 Babel of Ystilia
96% 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 31.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 8.7%
- #4 Zorbus
95% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Perma Death 8.7%
- #5 Hollows Of Rogue
94% 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 29.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #6 Eye of Khaos
94% 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 37.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, Grid-Based Movement 8.5%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #7 GnollHack
93% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Perma Death 7.2%
- #8 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
92% 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 36.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Perma Death 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #9 Grix: The Dragon Tower
91% 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 30.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #10 Jupiter Hell Classic
90% 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 34.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.4%, Perma Death 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Roguelike 9%
- #11 Sword of Fargoal
91% 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 36.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Perma Death 12.4%, Magic 9.4%, Roguelike 8%
- #12 EmbeRogue
89% 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 33.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Perma Death 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #13 Amulet of Iovar
89% 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 15.6%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #14 Hexagon Soup
88% matchNo user reviews
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 33.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #15 DA_RL
86% 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 48.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, RPG 8.1%
- #16 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
87% 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 17.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Perma Death 13.4%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #17 Once upon a Dungeon II
86% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Linux
Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.6%, Mythology 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%
- #18 Xenomarine
85% 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 54.8% ★, Roguelike 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Perma Death 8.8%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
- #19 Rogue
84% 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 42.3% ★, Perma Death 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #20 Touhou Crawl
82% 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 37.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #21 The Curse Of Yendor
84% matchVery Positive93% of 74 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 34.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 12.3%, Perma Death 9.6%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #22 Fractalis
83% 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 28.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.9%, Perma Death 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #23 Asterogue
81% 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 30.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Perma Death 9.1%
- #24 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
82% 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 34.4% ★, Perma Death 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Roguelike 9%
- #25 Equin 2: The Warren Peace
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When an evil wizard writes a 6000-page book to bore the townspeople to death, it's up to you to take the damn thing and return it FROM WHENCE IT CAME.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Roguelike 8.8%, RPG 5.1%
- #26 Nascentiar
80% 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 45.3% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, RPG 7.1%
- #27 Ricave
78% 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 19.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #28 Dwarven Alchemist
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honest Guild
Windows
Dwarven Alchemist is a traditional-modern dungeon-crawling roguelike where alchemy is a solution to every problem. Pick mushrooms, mine for ore, take parts of slain monsters. Brew potions, make explosives, craft vile poisons. Take contracts, rebuild your workshop, and become Master Alchemist!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #29 Dungeon Croaker
79% 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 38.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Grid-Based Movement 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Roguelike 9%
- #30 Tuoni
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Old Dog
Windows
A turn-based Roguelike RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school inspired adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #31 Dose Response
77% 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 40.3% ★, Perma Death 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, Tactical 6.7%
- #32 Path of Achra
75% 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 31.9% ★, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Perma Death 12.7%
- #33 Descent from Arkov's Tower
76% 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 41.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, Magic 7.8%
- #34 Of Mist and Shadows
77% 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 33.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Perma Death 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #35 Terra Randoma
76% matchVery Positive90% of 163 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 33.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10.4%, Perma Death 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #36 Scaledeep
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dark Gnosis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roguelike. Turn-based dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated environments, over 200 unique monsters, and dynamic class customization. 20 different storylines. 6 professions. Countless deaths. Play solo or team up in local couch co-op and battle hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Perma Death 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Magic 9.3%
- #37 Rift Wizard 3
74% 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 47.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, RPG 6.4%
- #38 Coin Operated Carnage
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Heilmeier
Windows
Coin Operated Carnage is a single-player rogue-like complemented by a unique tactical fight mode. Lead up to three lovable heroes at a time through tile-based adventures composed of hundreds of unique unlockable game elements interacting with each other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Perma Death 10.9%
- #39 Roguefort
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timothy Graham
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roguefort is a traditional turn-based roguelike set in a vast open fantasy world. Build, survive, farm, fight, craft, sail, raise livestock, go fishing, become a vampire, and master the art of cheesemaking - both culinary and magical - as you carve out your place in a living world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.4% ★, Mythology 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 6.1%
- #40 Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe
71% matchVery Positive93% of 56 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 41% ★, Perma Death 11.9%, Stealth 11.5%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #41 MidBoss
73% 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 62.6% ★, Roguelike 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%, Perma Death 5.2%, LGBTQ+ 4.2%
- #42 Ad Iterum
72% 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 27.6% ★, Perma Death 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Roguelike 12%
- #43 My Cousin the Rogue
72% 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 46% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 11%, Stealth 7.7%, Perma Death 7%
- #44 Dungeonmans
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 60.1% ★, Roguelike 16%, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 3.6%, RPG 3.4%
- #45 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 45.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #46 Sproggiwood
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 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 33.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 26%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelike 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #47 魔法与高塔
70% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: cryhades
Windows
一款轻度rogue的地牢类游戏 使用不同元素组合魔法进行战斗
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Magic 13.2%, Roguelike 8%
- #48 Legion's Crawl
70% 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 48.7% ★, Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, RPG 8.5%, Magic 8.1%
- #49 Absorber: Absorb Adapt Survive
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martin Edmaier
Windows · Mac
Consume enemies. Steal their powers. Survive the grid. A hardcore tactical roguelike on a 7×7 corrupted mainframe with 60+ synergistic programs. Permadeath. No mercy. Adapt or die.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Perma Death 10.4%
- #50 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
68% 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 54.9% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Procedural Generation 5.5%
- #51 Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch)
68% 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 49.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 10.9%, Tactical 7.6%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #52 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
68% 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 37.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Perma Death 11.4%, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #53 Dungeons of Dredmor
69% 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 58.7% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Perma Death 6.2%, RPG 4.2%
- #54 Theralite
67% 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 43.2% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Roguelike 13%, Grid-Based Movement 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #55 Vulture for NetHack
70% 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 53.4% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, RPG 7.5%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #56 Kramora's Shadow
69% 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 41.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, Grid-Based Movement 9.7%, Perma Death 8.9%
- #57 Rift Wizard
67% 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 23.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Perma Death 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #58 DeAnima
66% 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 28% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Perma Death 14.3%, Roguelike 11%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #59 Beyond the Bridge
66% 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 44.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Roguelike 14.1%, RPG 11.3%, Procedural Generation 4.9%
- #60 Rogue Fable III
66% 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 71.2% ★, Roguelike 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%, RPG 3.2%, Tactical 3.1%