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Games Like Desktop Dungeons: Rewind

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelike, Turn-Based, Strategy, RPG.

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Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 649 reviews
Released: 2023-04-18
Developer: QCF Design
Publisher: Prismatika
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 54 min
Mean playtime: 10.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 49%

Overview

Desktop Dungeons: Rewind is a masterclass in 'bite-sized' tactical roguelike design, where every move is a puzzle and resource management is the key to survival. These recommendations focus on games that emphasize high-stakes tactical decision-making, grid-based movement, and the rewarding feeling of solving complex dungeon encounters through careful planning.

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    97% matchVery Positive94% of 399 reviews2017
    Dev: Daniel Benmergui
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    A critically acclaimed roguelite where you can REWIND to find the optimal path through monsters, treasure and secrets. Quick to play. No grinding. No filler. Deep gameplay.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-dungeon crawler where you must plan your path carefully to survive increasingly complex encounters.

  2. #2 Runestone Keeper
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2015
    Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!

    Why similar: Roguelike 45.4%, Turn-Based 22.9%, Roguelite 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelike that relies heavily on tile-based exploration and strategic resource management.

  3. #3 DemonCrawl
    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,311 reviews2019
    Dev: Therefore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    DemonCrawl is a puzzle roguelite that combines the addicting gameplay of Minesweeper with hundreds of unique items, stages, and abilities!

    Why similar: Roguelite 26.4%, Roguelike 22.2%, Difficult 18.9%, Puzzle 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines the logic-based gameplay of Minesweeper with deep roguelite progression and dungeon-crawling mechanics.

  4. #4 Dicey Dungeons
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 11,511 reviews2019
    Dev: Terry Cavanagh
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 35.4%, Roguelite 20.8%, Roguelike 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Procedural Generation 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features puzzle-like combat mechanics where you must manipulate dice rolls to overcome challenging dungeon bosses.

  5. #5 Dungeons of Dredmor
    94% 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 39.1%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Roguelike 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Comedy 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous and deep dungeon-crawling experience with a massive variety of skills and tactical options.

  6. #6 Crown Trick
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 5,356 reviews2020
    Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25.1%, Roguelike 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, Difficult 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelike that emphasizes tactical positioning and environmental interactions during combat.

  7. #7 Into the Breach
    93% matchVery Positive94% of 21,742 reviews2018
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Roguelike 13.4%, Isometric 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for tactical, turn-based puzzle combat where every move is a high-stakes decision.

  8. #8 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
    92% 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 23.1%, Turn-Based 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished, traditional roguelike that captures the essence of dungeon crawling with deep strategic depth.

  9. #9 868-HACK
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2015
    Dev: Michael Brough
    Windows · Mac

    You are a computer hacker. You steal precious data while the world sleeps.

    Why similar: Roguelike 100%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity roguelike that forces you to balance risk and reward in a tight, grid-based environment.

  10. #10 Tangledeep
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,458 reviews2018
    Dev: Impact Gameworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 20.4%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Difficult 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that offers deep character customization and tactical combat in a classic dungeon setting.

  11. #11 Dungeonmans
    90% 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 51.1%, Roguelike 24.4%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Loot 5.5%, Dungeon Crawler 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A humorous and accessible traditional roguelike that captures the spirit of classic dungeon exploration.

  12. #12 Card Quest
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 371 reviews2017
    Dev: WinterSpring Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Difficult 19.5%, Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 15.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical card-battler that feels like a puzzle game due to its focus on efficient resource and ability usage.

  13. #13 Undergrave
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
    Windows

    Undergrave is a tactical roguelike in which moving, jumping, managing your stamina, dashing and 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 strategically is vital for success.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Soundtrack 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelike that focuses on movement and combat precision, requiring careful planning to survive.

  14. #14 Sproggiwood
    89% 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: Turn-Based 32.3%, Traditional Roguelike 22.5%, Procedural Generation 14%, Roguelike 9.5%, Tactical RPG 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, grid-based roguelike that focuses on tactical combat and clever use of character abilities.

  15. #15 Netherguild
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2023
    Dev: David Vinokurov
    Windows · Linux

    Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelike 9%, Roguelite 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes resource management and party survival over long expeditions.

  16. #16 DungeonTop
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 573 reviews2020
    Dev: One Up Plus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A rogue-like deck-building experience coupled with table top battles. Choose a hero and allegiance then dive deep into the dungeon, evolving your deck for survival. Each choice you make matters, even in between battles!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.8%, Tactical RPG 16.1%, Roguelike 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Roguelite 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that incorporates tactical grid-based movement and combat.

  17. #17 Dungeon Rushers
    87% matchMixed62% of 1,233 reviews2016
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that blends tactical turn-based combat with a lighthearted, humorous atmosphere.

  18. #18 Invisible, Inc.
    85% matchVery Positive91% of 5,719 reviews2015
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 16.6%, Tactical RPG 16.4%, Isometric 14.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based stealth game that functions as a complex tactical puzzle where every action must be calculated.

  19. #19 Vault of the Void
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 2,938 reviews2022
    Dev: Spider Nest Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!

    Why similar: Isometric 17.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Procedural Generation 16.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A deckbuilder that provides high tactical control, allowing players to plan their turns with perfect information.

  20. #20 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
    84% 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 22.6%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Difficult 10.8%, Roguelike 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that offers a deep, tactical experience with a focus on exploration and survival.

  21. #21 Popup Dungeon
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,044 reviews2020
    Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that allows for immense customization and strategic depth in its turn-based encounters.

  22. #22 Crawl Tactics
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2022
    Dev: icefill
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24.1%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Isometric 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Difficult 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based game that focuses on positioning and ability usage in challenging dungeon environments.

  23. #23 Monster Train
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,754 reviews2020
    Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    Why similar: Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Difficult 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic roguelite that requires careful planning and synergy management to defend your train.

  24. #24 Obsidian Prince
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2022
    Dev: Unleash The Giraffe
    Windows

    Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Craft your backstory & inspiration decks & combine classes, skills & gear to create truly powerful heroes. Explore & rebuild Emalon in the campaign or top the highscore in a challenging roguelike mode.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical dungeon crawler that emphasizes turn-based strategy and careful character management.

  25. #25 Rogue Fable III
    81% 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 51.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%, Loot 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a classic fantasy setting.

  26. #26 One Step From Eden
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 7,592 reviews2020
    Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    Why similar: Difficult 38.7%, Roguelite 33.1%, Roguelike 28.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, tactical combat game that demands quick thinking and precise movement to survive.

  27. #27 Desktop Dungeons
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF Design
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.1%, Roguelike 26.4%, Puzzle 7.1%, Resource Management 7%, Difficult 6.9%

  28. #28 Rezrog
    82% matchMixed45% of 331 reviews2017
    Dev: SoaphogPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Test your fighting spirit as you take your party of brave adventurers on an epic quest to restore peace to the lands of Rezrog in this table-top inspired, turn-based, dungeon crawler. Upgrade your skills & tactically exploit enemy weaknesses as you try to handle everything the dungeons will throw at you.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 32.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired dungeon crawler that focuses on tactical movement and party-based strategy.

  29. #29 Sol Cesto
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2025
    Dev: TambouillePub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Sol Cesto is a tactical and frantic roguelite where mastering your luck is key. Choose a hero, upgrade them using cursed teeth and magical items, and descend to the bottom of an ever-changing dungeon. In this dark world, every action has consequences…

    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Roguelike 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelite 9.8%

  30. #30 Trials of Fire
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Tactical RPG 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Roguelite 10.7%

  31. #31 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind - Daily Demo
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
    Windows

    Desktop Dungeons: Rewind - Daily Demo is a new, procedurally generated challenge, designed to rack the strongest minds…DAILY! So grab your sword, embark on this brain-teasing roguelike adventure, explore dangerous dungeons, and prepare for the full game! Do you have what it takes to be the GOAT?!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.2%, Tactical RPG 9.6%, Isometric 8.7%, Roguelike 8.7%, Difficult 8.1%

  32. #32 Robothorium
    79% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2019
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 37.7%, Roguelite 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%

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  33. #33 The Dungeon Beneath
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 882 reviews2020
    Dev: Puzzle Box Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%

  34. #34 Tales & Tactics
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,081 reviews2024
    Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
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    Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.9%, Loot 19.6%, Resource Management 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Roguelike 14.8%

  35. #35 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    76% 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 25.8%, Turn-Based 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelike 12.2%

  36. #36 Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,612 reviews2015
    Dev: Gambrinous
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Now fully rebuilt and remastered, Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition is a turn-based dungeon crawler with a twist: instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 36.5%, Roguelike 26%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelite 8.8%, Comedy 4.7%

  37. #37 Shogun Showdown
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,574 reviews2024
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    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%

  38. #38 Rogue Fable IV
    74% 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 21.7%, Tactical RPG 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Difficult 10.7%

  39. #39 Underboard
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2026
    Dev: HeadlessPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    Tactical team-building roguelike auto-battler with active and passive playstyles. Draft a team as you explore maps full of monsters, build synergies, equip items and cast spells to support your team during battles and help them escape the Underboard.

    Why similar: Loot 14.2%, Tactical RPG 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelike 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%

  40. #40 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 709 reviews2023
    Dev: D20Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Roguelike 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Top-Down 11.7%

  41. #41 SFD : Rogue TRPG
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 100 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: Tactical RPG 21%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8.7%

  42. #42 Ring of Pain
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 5,015 reviews2020
    Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 33.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 14.9%

  43. #43 Gordian Quest
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 34.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%

  44. #44 Dungeoneers
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2022
    Dev: Rogue Sword: Strategy & Adventure Games
    Windows

    You stand before a dungeon crawler 10 years in the making. Fast-paced, tabletop-insipred gameplay. Light story and banter. 80's nostalgia. Quick sessions. Multi-platform. Classic art & narration. Easy to learn. Hard to master. Enter if you dare.

    Why similar: Isometric 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%

  45. #45 Rogue Wizards
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 249 reviews2016
    Dev: Spellbind Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.5%, Isometric 12.4%, Loot 11.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%

  46. #46 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.

    Why similar: Roguelike 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Loot 21.2%, Roguelite 18.1%, Turn-Based 11.7%

  47. #47 Slice & Dice
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,450 reviews2024
    Dev: Tann
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Tactical dice-rolling roguelike combat. Take control of 5 heroes, each with their own unique dice. Fight your way through 20 levels of monsters and try to take on the final boss. If you lose a single fight you have to start over so be careful (and lucky!).

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Loot 14%, Roguelite 12.4%

  48. #48 Siege of Dungeon
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 299 reviews2023
    Dev: Binary Tree StudioPub: FirePillar2
    Windows

    Siege of Dungeon is a strategic team-based rogue-lite, where you challenge strong, cunning monsters and combine relics and skills to build up your team in turn-based combat. What’s waiting for you deep in the dungeon? Could it be a rare treasure or the beginning of despair...?

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%

  49. #49 Forgotten Mines
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 317 reviews2024
    Dev: Cannibal GoosePub: Ishtar Games
    Windows

    Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Roguelite 11.6%

  50. #50 Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,651 reviews2021
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.5%

  51. #51 Megaloot
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,968 reviews2024
    Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.

    Why similar: Loot 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%

  52. #52 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
    Dev: Kerberos Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.9%, Traditional Roguelike 22.4%, Loot 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 11.8%

  53. #53 FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 671 reviews2022
    Dev: Two Tiny DicePub: Indie Asylum
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition was created to be the perfect bitesized roguelike dungeon crawler. Choose your champion and face a relentless crawl through the card-based dungeons, collect items to power your abilities and defeat the gruesome monsters facing you. But keep going FORWARD!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Roguelike 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Procedural Generation 15.7%

  54. #54 Dimensionals
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 529 reviews2025
    Dev: Mino Games
    Windows · Mac

    Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelike 9.7%

  55. #55 Overlooting
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,351 reviews2025
    Dev: Posing Possums
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!

    Why similar: Loot 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, Turn-Based 13.2%

  56. #56 Dungeon Deathball
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 220 reviews2021
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    🏆🏀💀 TACTICS, TERROR & TOUCHDOWNS. Turn-based roguelike meets arcade death-sport, where every dungeon is a unique gauntlet of brutal challenges. Can you survive the trials of Dungeon Deathball and win back your freedom?

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%

  57. #57 Godless
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 118 reviews2024
    Dev: Danil Kalyupa
    Windows

    In Godless, you don’t save the world — you end it one turn at a time. Reshape the hex-based battlefield, summon deadly minions, explore endless strategies, and crush mortal heroes in this tactical roguelike!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Isometric 13.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Roguelite 10.1%

  58. #58 Dungeon Clawler
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 3,403 reviews2024
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!

    Why similar: Soundtrack 20.2%, Roguelite 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Roguelike 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%

  59. #59 Underquest
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Otherside Bay Studio
    Windows

    Fantasy story-driven roguelite with chaotic inventory management. Combine items in real-time to create powerful skills and use them in fast-paced combat. Explore randomly generated dungeons in the Underkingdom and discover the secrets of its inhabitants!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Resource Management 12.6%, Loot 9.9%

  60. #60 Dobbel Dungeon
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 391 reviews2026
    Dev: Gamepie
    Windows

    Gather your party, roll your dice and battle across the islands to put an end to a powerful curse once and for all in this roguelike turn-based tactical RPG!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Procedural Generation 12%

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