- #1 Dungeons of Dredmor
97% 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 69.2% ★, Roguelike 19.8%, Turn-Based 6.1%, RPG 2.1%, Dungeon Crawler 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same humorous, light-hearted approach to the traditional roguelike genre while offering deep, skill-based character customization.
- #2 Tales of Maj'Eyal
96% 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 62.9% ★, Roguelike 18%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%, RPG 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, complex RPG experience with deep build-crafting and tactical turn-based combat that rivals the depth of Dungeonmans.
- #3 Tangledeep
96% 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 63.4% ★, Roguelike 16.2%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Loot 3.9%, Dungeon Crawler 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming aesthetic and classic grid-based movement that feels like a love letter to 16-bit era dungeon crawlers.
- #4 Desktop Dungeons
95% 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: Roguelike 57.8%, Traditional Roguelike 18.1% ★, Turn-Based 17.7%, RPG 4.7%, Dungeon Crawler 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the puzzle-like nature of dungeon crawling where every turn and resource management decision is critical.
- #5 Caves of Qud
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.5%, RPG 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in character building and world interaction for players who enjoy the traditional roguelike experience.
- #6 Sproggiwood
94% 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 50.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Roguelike 12.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, RPG 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the humorous tone and grid-based combat of Dungeonmans in a more streamlined, approachable package.
- #7 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,595 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63.1% ★, Roguelike 14.6%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%, Dungeon Crawler 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational traditional roguelike that provides the deep, sprawling RPG world and character progression Dungeonmans fans crave.
- #8 Rogue Fable III
91% 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 80.1% ★, Roguelike 11.9%, Turn-Based 2.9%, RPG 1.5%, Dungeon Crawler 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible traditional roguelike that distills the genre down to its most fun, combat-focused elements.
- #9 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
92% 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: Traditional Roguelike 56.8% ★, Roguelike 18%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Loot 5.5%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A loot-heavy, sci-fi dungeon crawler that emphasizes resource management and crafting in a traditional roguelike framework.
- #10 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
91% 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 61.5% ★, Roguelike 17%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%, RPG 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, modern take on the classic dungeon crawler that is easy to pick up but difficult to master.
- #11 Jupiter Hell
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,058 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.6% ★, Roguelike 32.3%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.6%, RPG 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical positioning and grid-based combat in a sci-fi setting.
- #12 Path of Achra
88% 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 61.5% ★, Roguelike 29.3%, RPG 4.8%, Dungeon Crawler 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the build-crafting and synergy-finding aspects that make traditional roguelikes so addictive.
- #13 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
89% 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 61% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Loot 3.7%, RPG 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the RPG narrative and character progression aspects of the roguelike genre.
- #14 Golden Krone Hotel
89% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66.4% ★, Roguelike 16.2%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 3.3%, RPG 2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced traditional roguelike with a unique lighting system and quick, satisfying combat encounters.
- #15 Stoneshard
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Roguelike 47.6%, Turn-Based 22.8%, RPG 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%, Strategy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, turn-based RPG that focuses on realistic survival mechanics and tactical grid-based combat.
- #16 Cogmind
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.3% ★, Roguelike 13.6%, Turn-Based 7.8%, Dungeon Crawler 2.8%, RPG 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent traditional roguelike that replaces standard RPG stats with a unique component-based progression system.
- #17 Zorbus
86% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.6% ★, Roguelike 17.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 3.5%, RPG 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, traditional roguelike that emphasizes party management and complex combat interactions.
- #18 OneBit Adventure
84% matchVery Positive88% of 708 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 62% ★, Roguelike 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 5%, RPG 4.8%, Strategy 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, retro-styled roguelike that is perfect for quick sessions while maintaining core turn-based mechanics.
- #19 Cardinal Quest 2
85% matchVery Positive91% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Randomnine Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.7% ★, Roguelike 32.8%, RPG 9%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented roguelike that prioritizes combat flow over complex simulation.
- #20 Crown Trick
83% 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: Roguelike 50.2%, Turn-Based 24.1%, RPG 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%, Strategy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical, turn-based movement with roguelite elements and a vibrant, stylized art direction.
- #21 Elin
80% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 65.8% ★, Roguelike 20.7%, Loot 5.3%, RPG 4.1%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A massive sandbox RPG that builds upon traditional roguelike foundations with deep simulation and crafting systems.
- #22 Quest of Dungeons
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 65.1% ★, Roguelike 16.7%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 3.9%, RPG 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, classic dungeon crawler that captures the essence of early roguelikes with a clean interface.
- #23 Haque
82% matchVery Positive86% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.5% ★, Roguelike 34.9%, RPG 7.9%, Strategy 3.7%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie traditional roguelike with a distinct art style and a focus on streamlined, tactical encounters.
- #24 Rogue Wizards
82% 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: Roguelike 43.4%, Turn-Based 24.1%, Loot 12%, RPG 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional roguelike movement with modern RPG loot systems and a colorful, accessible art style.
- #25 MidBoss
81% 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 76.3% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, Turn-Based 3.8%, RPG 1.5%, Dungeon Crawler 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique body-swapping mechanic that allows players to take on the abilities of the monsters they defeat.
- #26 Runestone Keeper
81% 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 62.3%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 9%, Turn-Based 9%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused roguelike that incorporates elements of dungeon exploration and tactical combat.
- #27 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
79% 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 47%, RPG 18.7%, Loot 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%, Turn-Based 6%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based RPG that offers deep character customization and a unique, retro-inspired aesthetic.
- #28 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
79% 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: Grid-Based Movement 40.2%, Roguelike 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, RPG 12.2%, Strategy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes tactical party management and exploration.
- #29 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 649 reviews2023
Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.1% ★, Roguelike 24.4%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Loot 5.5%, Dungeon Crawler 4.2%
- #30 Gumballs & Dungeons
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,727 reviews2025
Dev: QcplayPub: UltraPlayers
Windows
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.5% ★, Roguelike 22.4%, RPG 4.9%, Dungeon Crawler 4.4%, Strategy 2.4%
- #31 The Curse Of Yendor
78% 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 56.8% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%, Turn-Based 8%, Loot 4.9%
- #32 Xenomarine
77% 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 68.2% ★, Roguelike 18.5%, Grid-Based Movement 7.5%, Turn-Based 2.6%, RPG 1.5%
- #33 Rogue
75% 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 70.1% ★, Roguelike 19.4%, Loot 3.5%, Dungeon Crawler 3.1%, RPG 2.6%
- #34 Pixel Dungeon
76% matchVery Positive90% of 442 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Roguelike 63.6%, RPG 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Turn-Based 7.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #35 Hack, Slash, Loot
78% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.9% ★, Roguelike 16.5%, RPG 1.6%, Turn-Based 1.5%, Loot 0.5%
- #36 Card Quest
76% 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: Roguelike 49.5%, Turn-Based 19.3%, RPG 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #37 Siralim 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 450 reviews2016
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.3%, Roguelike 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, RPG 13.9%, Loot 13.4%
- #38 Rogue's Tale
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.7% ★, Roguelike 21.9%, Turn-Based 2.6%, RPG 2.2%, Indie 0.5%
- #39 Tinyfolks
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,077 reviews2022
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!
Why similar: Roguelike 70%, RPG 20.7%, Strategy 9.3%
- #40 Rift Wizard
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.4% ★, Roguelike 25.9%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%, Strategy 1.8%
- #41 The Enchanted Cave 2
73% matchVery Positive90% of 817 reviews2015
Dev: dustinaux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!
Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Roguelike 31.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #42 Adventurer Manager
74% matchMixed60% of 575 reviews2014
Dev: Vigilant Addiction StudiosPub: BBEW BBEW, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!
Why similar: RPG 82%, Indie 16%, Singleplayer 2%
- #43 I Am Overburdened
73% matchVery Positive88% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Item Tech
Windows
I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57% ★, Roguelike 19.4%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Loot 4%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%
- #44 Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
72% 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: Roguelike 56.2%, Turn-Based 22.7%, RPG 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Indie 2.1%
- #45 Siralim Ultimate
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,420 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Loot 21.9%, Turn-Based 20.4%, RPG 20.1%, Strategy 10.6%
- #46 StarCrawlers
71% 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: Grid-Based Movement 42.3%, Turn-Based 18%, RPG 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #47 We Slay Monsters
71% matchVery Positive92% of 93 reviews2017
Dev: Furiously Inactive Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
We Slay Monsters streamlines traditional roguelike RPG gameplay and introduces a unique poker-esque card based combat mechanic. Each class (Wizard, Rogue, Warrior) has a unique deck of cards; using this deck you will guide your hero through the dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelike 80.8%, RPG 8.6%, Strategy 4.4%, Dungeon Crawler 2.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #48 Rogue Fable IV
68% 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 70% ★, Roguelike 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 4.3%, RPG 3%, Strategy 1.6%
- #49 DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS
70% matchMixed70% of 545 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 60.6%, RPG 28.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #50 Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 919 reviews2020
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Classic Roguelike Wanders Onto Steam! Adventure with Shiren the Wanderer and his sidekick Koppa, the talking ferret, through a world filled with cunning monsters, deadly traps and countless treasure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59% ★, Roguelike 26.4%, RPG 5.2%, Turn-Based 4.9%, Dungeon Crawler 4.5%
- #51 Dungeoneers
69% 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: Dungeon Crawler 42.2%, RPG 37.2%, Strategy 20.6%
- #52 Zavix Tower
70% 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: Grid-Based Movement 25.4%, Roguelike 20.4%, Turn-Based 20.4%, RPG 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%
- #53 Overlooting
65% 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: Roguelike 46%, Loot 17.3%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, RPG 9.6%
- #54 Crawl Tactics
67% 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: Roguelike 28.4%, Grid-Based Movement 27.5%, Turn-Based 26%, RPG 10.4%, Strategy 5.4%
- #55 Soda Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive94% of 6,265 reviews2017
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 44.4%, RPG 30.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Strategy 4.2%, Adventure 3%
- #56 Dungeon Rushers
70% 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: Roguelike 49.3%, Turn-Based 23%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, RPG 9.3%, Strategy 5.2%
- #57 Megaloot
66% 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: Roguelike 52.3%, Loot 19%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 4.7%
- #58 DungeonUp
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 507 reviews2015
Dev: Clewcat GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.
Why similar: Roguelike 65.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Adventure 6.7%, Indie 6.7%
- #59 Wayward
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,349 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.3% ★, Roguelike 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%, Turn-Based 6.1%, RPG 3.2%
- #60 魔塔地牢
67% matchMixed68% of 215 reviews2021
Dev: Zeros
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.1% ★, Roguelike 25.5%, RPG 7.1%, Strategy 3.7%, Adventure 1.6%