
Dungeon Ward revives old‑school grid‑based dungeon crawlers and focuses on fast‑paced combat with flexible character progression. Level up, master powerful skills, and defeat challenging bosses in this action‑packed RPG.
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Dungeon Ward revives old‑school grid‑based dungeon crawlers and focuses on fast‑paced combat with flexible character progression. Level up, master powerful skills, and defeat challenging bosses in this action‑packed RPG.

The Keep
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.

Tower of Mask
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.
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: Real-Time 26.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Old School 10%, Action RPG 6.7%
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 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, CRPG 12.4%, Inventory Management 11.6%, Action RPG 8.8%
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: Real-Time 26.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, RPG 6.3%, CRPG 6.3%
Elaria is an old school inspired, top-down, story-driven ARPG. Slay, loot, play cards, dungeon dive, and unravel the storied mysteries of a falling kingdom in this epic tale of action and adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Loot 15.7%, Old School 14.5%, Inventory Management 14%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Grid-Based Movement 24.2%, Real-Time 11.2% ★, Old School 10.4%, RPG 10.2%
Create your own abilities in Sonak, a procedurally generated action RPG dungeon crawler. Master a deep ability-crafting system, battle relentless monsters, shape your build, and conquer ever-evolving bosses.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Loot 16.9%, Inventory Management 13%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action RPG 12.2%
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: Grid-Based Movement 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Real-Time 13.1% ★, RPG 10.3%, CRPG 6.5%
Third-Person ARPG set in a dark fantasy world. Fight enemies, collect random loot, level-up and explore the World of Endoth. Forge your destiny amongst it's heroes!
Why similar: Loot 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
Explore the endlessly generated dungeon as you kill monsters, level up, and collect loot in this first-person dungeon crawler. Magic items improve your character's stats so that it's easier to use better equipment and learn better spells. You choose how your character progresses.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Loot 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action RPG 9.2%
A shooty, slashy, RPG-y game mixing retro and modern sensibilities. A blend of influences from Gauntlet & Smash TV to Zelda & Angband, Ampersat is a handcrafted adventure but with appeal to Roguelite fans. Battle ASCII creatures in colorful areas & free letters to return language to the village!
Why similar: CRPG 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Loot 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11%, Old School 10.3%
All the pleasure from the 90's Action RPGs put into a quirky infinite procedural dungeon. Explore, find treasures, loot and clear hallways from enemies within.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Loot 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 13.8%, Inventory Management 10.1%
Enter the dungeon and help the master wizard to find his cat in this oldschool dungeon crawler. Discover powerful magical items and weapons. Solve puzzles and traps and fight the enemies in this real time combat dungeon crawler game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Grid-Based Movement 14.7%, RPG 14.1%, Old School 12.1%
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 18.1%, Loot 17.1%, RPG 10.2%
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: Grid-Based Movement 28%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Real-Time 17.4% ★, RPG 7.8%, Old School 7.8%
Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, CRPG 19.4%, Old School 9.3%, RPG 8.7%
The satisfying dungeon crawler
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Loot 15%, RPG 13.6%, Old School 12.8%
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 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Inventory Management 15.3%, Loot 13.4%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
Veil Walker is an ARPG, where a rift between realms has fractured the veil of reality, spilling forth a malevolent force that corrupts all it touches. As a Veil Walker you hunt down any corrupted, either alone or with others, while at the same time building up your own skills and abilities.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Loot 15%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, RPG 10.6%
Embark on an explorative RPG hack-and-slash adventure where you attempt to re-establish a haven for the lost dwarven civilization. Journey across varied lands, help those in need, gather resources and fight off goblins and monsters as you slowly rebuild a home for your people.
Why similar: Dwarf 27% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Loot 14.4%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action RPG 10.2%
Face MMO Raidbosses ALONE! Uncover your past in Aritas, a sinister world ravaged by ancient Gods of the Realm Below. This ARPG features 9 class specializations, hundreds of unique items, a vast array of skills, complex character progression, and intense Raidboss encounters.
Why similar: Loot 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Hack and Slash 14%, Inventory Management 13.4%, Action RPG 12.5%
Hunt fearsome monsters and level up your character in a fantasy medieval setting. As your strength grows, so do the challenges, with ever more dangerous foes waiting just beyond the next horizon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Loot 20%, Action RPG 13.7%, RPG 8.2%
Gates of Skeldal is a cult classic Czech dungeon crawler from 1998. On the mythical island of Rovenland, a party of adventurers sets out to stop five rogue mages from the tower of Skeldal. Enjoy turn-based combat, powerful magic, and tricky puzzles in this legendary RPG!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, CRPG 24.2%, Grid-Based Movement 18.1%, RPG 12.6%, Old School 9.1%
Your arch-nemesis and his goons have thrown you into one of the most dangerous dungeons – fight your way to freedom & revenge! Arcade-style hack & slash adventure. Procedurally generated levels: never see the same dungeon twice!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 18.3%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, RPG 8.2%
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 25%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, CRPG 19.5%, Old School 13.2%, RPG 6.2%
Dive into an immersive dungeon crawler with strategic battles, intricate puzzles, and 100 challenging levels. Collect skills, face fierce monsters, and thwart Tormak's dark ambitions. Will you triumph or succumb to the endless depths?
Why similar: CRPG 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 7%
Oldschool A-RPG with some interesting new mechanics.
Why similar: CRPG 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action RPG 15.8%, Loot 14.7%, RPG 13.5%
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 35.8%, Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, RPG 12.9%, Retro 6.2%, CRPG 6.1%
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 29.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, CRPG 13%, Real-Time 11.5% ★, RPG 10.6%
A new legacy begins...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, CRPG 19.7%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, Old School 10.9%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Loot 25.9%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 13.5%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Loot 22.1%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Old School 16%, RPG 8.4%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Loot 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 10.3%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Loot 22.2%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 7.4%
Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task? Your FATE awaits!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 14.2%, Old School 11.6%, Loot 9.3%
Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Grid-Based Movement 18.6%, CRPG 16.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Old School 9.3%
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: Real-Time 19.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, CRPG 17.1%, Grid-Based Movement 17%, Action RPG 9.5%
Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 37.7%, Dungeon Crawler 37.5%, RPG 13.5%, Fantasy 5.3%, Adventure 3.3%
Hunt monsters and level up your character in a retro fantasy setting. Further make your character stronger with rare loot from monsters and by increasing character skills.
Why similar: Loot 22.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action RPG 15%, Retro 8.2%
Fantasy Dungeon is a dungeon crawler of decisions. As you crawl you have to think about where to go and who to fight. How to approach a battle and how to maximize your earnings. Is it better to upgrade your Hero or unlock a Skill. All these decisions wait to made by you as you crawl those dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, CRPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, Loot 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. Realms & Ruins takes inspiration from games like Wizardry and Might & Magic and other cRPG's of the 90's.
Why similar: CRPG 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, RPG 14.5%, Old School 10.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.6%
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: Grid-Based Movement 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, CRPG 18.9%, Inventory Management 15.8%, Old School 7.9%
IT’S HERE, FATE FANS! FATE - The Traitor Soul has arrived on Steam! This third game has more loot, more spells, more heroes and, most importantly, more pets. Hit “add to cart” already! Or read on for more details on this classic game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, RPG 18.1%, Action RPG 17.7%, Loot 14.6%, Hack and Slash 14.6%
Sonucido: The Mage is a grid-based, turn-based Dungeon Crawler RPG. Find the mage in the depths of Sonucido!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, CRPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Fantasy 6.8%
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: Real-Time 18.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Loot 15.2%, RPG 15.1%, Action RPG 9.6%
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: Grid-Based Movement 37.8%, Dungeon Crawler 34.7%, RPG 15%, Fantasy 9.3%, Adventure 3.2%
Fallen Dungeons is a grid-based dungeon crawler which melds modern aesthetics and mechanics with old school game design.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34%, Dungeon Crawler 32.7%, RPG 17.5%, Fantasy 6%, Adventure 6%
Guide the shipwrecked hero through the mysterious land of dungeons & castles in this classic-style action RPG, combined with modern, streamlined features; random loot, skill tree paths, player development, character customization, real-time combat and handcrafted maps.
Why similar: Loot 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Old School 14%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 12.4%
Explore a dangerous fantasy world in this role-playing dungeon crawler with tactical, turn-based combat. Assemble a party of adventurers, upgrade your gear and descend into the depths of the Underkeep to uncover what lies hidden below.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, CRPG 18.1%, Old School 11.2%, Inventory Management 10.1%
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 38.6%, Grid-Based Movement 34.6%, RPG 12%, Fantasy 6.2%, Old School 3.9%
Rise as a Martyr in a plague-scarred, heretical Europe. Surrounded by disease, pagan rites, and relentless foes, you will fall and rise again and again. Death is not the end. Relics await based on your holy or heretical choices, and rival factions will hunt you according to your actions.
Why similar: Loot 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 10%
Apoth is a real-time dungeon crawler ARPG. Venture to the town of Apoth where many exciting adventures await. Delve through randomly generated dungeons, sewers, caves, crypts and temples.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, Loot 10.9%, Inventory Management 7.4%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Loot 17.7%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Old School 11.8%, Action RPG 11.6%
An ARPG where you can traverse ancient dungeons, choose unique adventurers, and fight against a growing darkness. Please keep in mind that this is game is in pre-alpha and is subject to change.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Loot 14.7%, Inventory Management 13.9%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Loot 16.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Inventory Management 10.7%
A dungeon crawler for tired people.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.5%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, RPG 9.4%, Old School 7.8%
You are a young shaman on your travels that arrives in a mysterious village. It's autumn. Pumpkins are ready for harvest - and so are the souls of the villagers! This is the prologue of ZpellCatz, an ARPG with a dark campaign, exciting boss fights, hundreds of epic items and - of course - cats.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Loot 18.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Inventory Management 11.8%, Action RPG 11.2%
Experience the classic feel of adventuring in Chronicles of Vaeltaja, a deep grid-based 1st person dungeon crawler role-playing game set in the kingdom of Twin Falls, a lush and colourful fantasy world full of quests, dungeons and secrets.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, CRPG 21.1%, Old School 9.9%, RPG 8.2%