- #1 Legend of Grimrock 2
97% matchVery Positive91% of 3,983 reviews2014
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.1%, Grid-Based Movement 32.1%, RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 2.9%, First-Person 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern grid-based dungeon crawlers, offering deep puzzles and challenging real-time combat.
- #2 Legend of Grimrock
96% matchVery Positive94% of 6,614 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46.3%, Grid-Based Movement 28.1%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 3.3%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: The game that revitalized the genre with its tight, grid-based exploration and atmospheric dungeon design.
- #3 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive84% of 670 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.9%, Grid-Based Movement 31.6%, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 5.1%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique party-based combat system that blends classic dungeon crawling with modern tactical depth.
- #4 Might & Magic X - Legacy
95% matchMixed66% of 3,389 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, Grid-Based Movement 19%, Fantasy 6.4%, First-Person 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful return to the classic first-person party-based RPG formula with grid-based movement and turn-based tactical combat.
- #5 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 350 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.6%, Grid-Based Movement 35.4%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 4%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic titles like Dungeon Master, featuring real-time combat and grid-based movement.
- #6 Vaporum
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,042 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.5%, Grid-Based Movement 33.7%, RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 5.7%, First-Person 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed dungeon crawler that successfully translates the classic grid-based experience into a unique, atmospheric setting.
- #7 Vaporum: Lockdown
93% matchVery Positive85% of 305 reviews2020
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.1%, Grid-Based Movement 31.5%, RPG 16.2%, Indie 5.1%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A direct prequel to Vaporum that refines the mechanics and puzzle design of the original steampunk crawler.
- #8 Monomyth
91% matchVery Positive92% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 61%, RPG 16.7%, Indie 5.6%, First-Person 5.1%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim dungeon crawler that emphasizes environmental interaction and first-person exploration.
- #9 The Keep
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.9%, Dungeon Crawler 34.7%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 5.2%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A focused, atmospheric dungeon crawler that emphasizes rune-based magic and grid-based exploration.
- #10 Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 414 reviews2016
Dev: Monkey Stories
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Heroes of the Monkey Tavern is a first-person dungeon-crawling game designed as an introduction to the genre : simplified rules, balanced puzzles and challenges. An independent project developed solo.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 36.8%, Dungeon Crawler 36%, RPG 12.5%, Indie 3.6%, Fantasy 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but challenging dungeon crawler that sticks closely to the traditional real-time grid-based mechanics.
- #11 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 553 reviews2020
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.9%, Grid-Based Movement 28%, RPG 15.2%, Indie 5.5%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, this game offers a high-production, grid-based dungeon crawling experience inspired by Central European folklore.
- #12 Ruzar - The Life Stone
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 140 reviews2015
Dev: Hammer Glass Studio Inc.
Windows
Ruzar - The Life Stone is a dungeon crawler RPG game in which you play an adventurer who needs to discover the powerful Life Stone. Do you have the skills to survive in the deadliest dungeons of the Mountain of Ruz and recover the legendary artefact?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.7%, Grid-Based Movement 34.1%, RPG 17.8%, Fantasy 4.2%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and character progression within a grid-based environment.
- #13 The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost
89% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2016
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.4%, Grid-Based Movement 35.2%, RPG 23.1%, Fantasy 3.4%, First-Person 3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that combines grid-based movement with a distinct ancient-mythology aesthetic.
- #14 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
88% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.7%, Grid-Based Movement 32.6%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 2.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, traditional Japanese-style dungeon crawler that demands careful party management and mapping.
- #15 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
87% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 38.1%, Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, RPG 14.2%, Adventure 4.8%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, hand-drawn take on the grid-based dungeon crawler genre with a distinct visual style.
- #16 Archaelund
85% matchVery Positive84% of 389 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 35.7%, Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, RPG 16.5%, Fantasy 5.4%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic party-based RPG that features grid-based exploration and deep character customization.
- #17 StarCrawlers
86% matchVery Positive84% of 896 reviews2017
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.8%, Grid-Based Movement 28.7%, RPG 18.5%, Indie 4.5%, Adventure 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi dungeon crawler that adapts the grid-based exploration formula to a futuristic space station setting.
- #18 Crystal Rift
86% matchMixed60% of 132 reviews2016
Dev: Psytec Games Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A grid-based dungeon-crawler, in classic first person perspective.An experiential horror challenge game that takes the player through a series of increasingly mysterious locations. Comes with Full Dungeon Editor. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.3%, Grid-Based Movement 35.1%, RPG 12.6%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based dungeon crawler designed with a focus on atmosphere and horror-tinged exploration.
- #19 Exiled Kingdoms
83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.5%, RPG 36.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 7%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that captures the spirit of classic dungeon exploration and character growth.
- #20 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
82% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 55.1%, RPG 22%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 6.1%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler that combines grid-based movement with intense, atmospheric combat.
- #21 Coldfire Keep
84% matchMixed43% of 117 reviews2014
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
An ancient power lies hidden, deep within Coldfire Keep, threatening the peaceful town of Newsettle. Now four friends must take it upon themselves to become heroes, and venture into the depths on a quest to secure their town's future.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.6%, RPG 32%, Grid-Based Movement 26.9%, First-Person 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, old-school dungeon crawler that captures the simple, addictive loop of exploring dangerous subterranean levels.
- #22 Infinite Adventures®
81% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.9%, Grid-Based Movement 35%, RPG 14.3%, Fantasy 4.7%, Indie 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A massive party-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes character building and grid-based exploration.
- #23 Dungeons & Darkness
82% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.8%, RPG 30.8%, Indie 9.3%, Action 7%, Fantasy 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action RPG that utilizes grid-based movement to create a classic dungeon-delving experience.
- #24 Stonekeep
81% matchVery Positive94% of 142 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stonekeep is a first-person full-screen role-playing game. Immerse yourself as you journey through a detailed fantasy world of faeries, goblins, a giant dragon and undead skeletons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.9%, RPG 23.3%, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s dungeon crawler that remains a foundational title for the genre's first-person, grid-based mechanics.
- #25 The Quest
80% matchVery Positive86% of 531 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 36.1%, Dungeon Crawler 34.7%, RPG 17.1%, Adventure 3.4%, First-Person 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that utilizes grid-based movement and a classic first-person perspective for its exploration.
- #26 Dark Quest 2
79% matchVery Positive84% of 653 reviews2018
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53.3%, RPG 28.1%, Indie 7.4%, Adventure 4.3%, Fantasy 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based dungeon crawler that focuses on party management and tactical grid-based combat.
- #27 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
77% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 39%, RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 4.4%, First-Person 2.9%
- #28 Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,383 reviews2019
Dev: Ctrl Alt Ninja Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Indie 19.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Fantasy 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features grid-based tactical movement and combat that will appeal to fans of the genre's strategic elements.
- #29 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
79% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Fantasy 8.8%, Indie 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy RPG that offers a compelling story and dungeon-crawling elements within a dark fantasy world.
- #30 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
78% matchMixed69% of 629 reviews2017
Dev: Cleveland Mark BlakemorePub: Golden Era Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.2%, Grid-Based Movement 31.8%, RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 4.2%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A massive, uncompromisingly old-school dungeon crawler for players who want the deepest possible mechanics.
- #31 Tower of Time
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,544 reviews2018
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.3%, RPG 31%, Fantasy 10.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #32 VR Dungeon Knight
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,424 reviews2017
Dev: Blackjard SoftworksPub: Wolfdog Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
VR Dungeon Knight is a dungeon crawler with random level generation and Online Co-op. Explore, fight monsters, loot dungeons, level up, unlock classes and become the ultimate Dungeon Knight!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.1%, RPG 35.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 8.8%, Action 7%
- #33 Etrian Odyssey HD
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,256 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.4%, RPG 17.8%, Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, Adventure 5.4%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #34 Dungeons of Edera
75% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.5%, RPG 24.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 7%, Action 5.6%
- #35 Dungeons & Kingdoms
74% matchMixed42% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Uncle Grouch GamingPub: Camlann Games
Windows
A medieval fantasy kingdom builder, management sim and dungeon delver RPG hybrid. Gather resources, manage villagers and build infrastructure. Then dive into the dungeons to face the monsters within. Or just unlock everything in a Creative "God Mode" and build the fantasy kingdom of your dreams.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 66.5%, RPG 27.2%, Adventure 6.3%
- #36 Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 446 reviews2020
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49.1%, RPG 26.2%, Grid-Based Movement 23.5%, First-Person 1.3%
- #37 Ancient Kingdoms
72% matchVery Positive89% of 270 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient Pixels
Windows · Linux
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players. Choose your class, gear up, and craft your own legend!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 69.6%, RPG 23.1%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #38 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
71% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Crystal Spider Games
Windows
Join three hungry Kobolds (and several Trenchcoats) in a hand-drawn, classical dungeon-crawling adventure to be Great Heroes - but mostly to find Shiny Things and Eat Good Food!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42%, Grid-Based Movement 41.8%, RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 3.5%, Adventure 2.4%
- #39 Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 773 reviews2025
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 71.3%, RPG 21%, First-Person 4%, Indie 3.8%
- #40 Aeon of Sands - The Trail
74% matchVery Positive87% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Two Bits Kid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aeon of Sands – The Trail is a roleplaying game set in a post-apocalyptic desert world. It combines real-time exploration gameplay with classic gamebooks where you create your very own non-linear story adventure.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 35.9%, Dungeon Crawler 34.6%, RPG 17%, Indie 4.9%, Adventure 3.1%
- #41 Path of the Abyss
70% matchVery Positive94% of 638 reviews2025
Dev: Suzuki Suzuzou
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 40.4%, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 3.6%, First-Person 0.6%
- #42 FIGHT KNIGHT
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,617 reviews2021
Dev: Team Sorcerobe
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
FIGHT KNIGHT is a first-person dungeon-brawler! Grid-based dungeon crawling meets action-packed real time enemy encounters. Fight your way through puzzles and enemies to save those trapped in the Tower's eternal night!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 51.6%, RPG 18.7%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #43 Zavix Tower
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.4%, Grid-Based Movement 29.1%, RPG 20%, Indie 5.1%, Adventure 4.5%
- #44 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Fantasy 19.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 4.3%
- #45 Dungeons of Sundaria
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.9%, RPG 20.2%, Fantasy 5.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Action 3.9%
- #46 Heroic Kingdom: Origins
69% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: LilSky Entertainment, LLC
Windows
Awaken without memory, embark on a journey to uncover your identity and unravel the world's dark mysteries. Traverse stunning landscapes, face punishing bosses in this captivating action RPG.
Why similar: RPG 72.8%, Fantasy 15.7%, Action 11.4%
- #47 Elmarion: the Lost Temple
69% matchMixed70% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Fleon Games
Windows
“Elmarion: the Lost Temple” is a first-person party RPG. The player plays in a squad of 4 adventurers, choosing from 8 different classes. During the game, the squad explores the dungeons, clears them of monsters, and solves puzzles. Purpose of the game: to get an ancient powerful artifact.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.9%, RPG 22.3%, Fantasy 9%, Adventure 6.8%, First-Person 3.9%
- #48 Underworld Ascendant
73% matchMostly Negative35% of 1,095 reviews2018
Dev: OtherSide EntertainmentPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.4%, RPG 31.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 6.8%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #49 Tower of Mask
67% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
Dev: Papertip Studio
Windows
Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 43.2%, Dungeon Crawler 40.8%, RPG 7.6%, First-Person 3.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #50 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
67% matchVery Positive88% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.8%, RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 8.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #51 The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
68% matchVery Positive87% of 7,902 reviews2020
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41%, RPG 33.9%, Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 4.8%, Indie 4.6%
- #52 Into The Dark
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.3%, RPG 22%, Indie 6.2%, Fantasy 5.9%, First-Person 4.7%
- #53 Super Dungeon Run
72% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Proper Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Dungeon Run is a fast paced, addictive action game in which you guide a party of hapless heroes on a quest for loot in the depths of a dark and dangerous dungeon!
Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Indie 19.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Action 11.1%
- #54 9th Dawn II
70% matchVery Positive82% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.9%, RPG 33.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 9.9%, Action 6.2%
- #55 Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons
65% matchVery Positive87% of 859 reviews2025
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons is a First Person Idle Dungeon Crawler with 6 unique races, robust combat, a grand saga spanning a continent full of unique dungeons, a classless skill system, and extensive guild management system to master as you uncover the secrets of the world of Dragaea!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.6%, RPG 21.2%, Fantasy 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 6.9%
- #56 Dungeon Siege
68% matchVery Positive82% of 4,128 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Dungeon Crawler 35%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 3%
- #57 Shadows: Awakening
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: RPG 73.9%, Action 12.6%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 3.6%
- #58 Titans of the Past
65% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 63.6%, RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 7.3%, First-Person 5.9%, Action 4.1%