- #1 Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One
97% matchVery Positive91% of 274 reviews2022
Dev: Westwood AssociatesPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The Forgotten Realms Archive - Collection One allows you to journey through the set of adventures: the Eye of the Beholder trilogy, a collection of first-person, real-time role-playing games.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 56.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, RPG 9.4%, Old School 6.1%, Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This collection includes the foundational Gold Box titles that share the exact engine and tactical mechanics of the Krynn series.
- #2 Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two
96% matchVery Positive90% of 256 reviews2022
Dev: Stormfront StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 31%
The Forgotten Realm Archives - Collection Two brings a healthy mix of “Gold Box” and nostalgia goodness to your PC, along with a combination of adventure builders, turn-based and real-time role-playing gameplay.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 62.4% ★, RPG 17.7%, Fantasy 6%, Old School 6%, 1990's 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Contains additional classic Gold Box titles that continue the tradition of party-based, turn-based D&D adventuring.
- #3 Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three
96% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: DreamForge IntertainmentPub: SNEG
Windows
This package celebrates the elements of the AD&D video games that you know and love - vast dungeons and beautiful locations to explore, a wide variety of monsters to slay, quests to complete, adventurers to assemble and worlds to be saved.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 53.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, RPG 14.5%, 1990's 4.9%, Old School 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features the Eye of the Beholder series, which offers a similar 1990s D&D atmosphere with a focus on dungeon crawling.
- #4 Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun Series
95% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Unleash your imagination into a vast, savage world, sun-scorched and wind-scraped. This series contains the radiant classics, Dark Sun: Shattered Lands, and Dark Sun: Wake of the Ravager.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 45.4% ★, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, 1990's 7%, Old School 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team during the same era, it uses the iconic Gold Box engine for a unique post-apocalyptic fantasy setting.
- #5 Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series
94% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: DreamForge IntertainmentPub: SNEG
Windows
Step into a world of gothic and Egyptian horror and adventure, set in the campaign setting of Ravenloft. This series of entrancing horrors includes Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession and its sequel, Ravenloft: Stone Prophet.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 49.2% ★, RPG 22.4%, 1990's 9%, Fantasy 7.6%, Old School 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic 1990s D&D experience with a darker, gothic fantasy atmosphere.
- #6 Knights of the Chalice 2
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows · Mac
Knights of the Chalice 2 is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create six Adventurers and set forth on an epic adventure against Evil. Overcome the odds with superior tactics. Enjoy a whole new dimension of complexity and variety based on the 3.5 ruleset! Includes a Module Editor.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 37.4%, Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, RPG 21.3%, Fantasy 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers one of the most faithful and deep implementations of D&D 3.5 rules in a tactical, turn-based format.
- #7 Low Magic Age
93% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 64.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Old School 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of tabletop D&D combat with a focus on grid-based positioning and party management.
- #8 The Temple of Elemental Evil
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Troika GamesPub: SNEG
Windows
Years ago a demoness’s elemental cult ruled from a temple near Nulb until the Circle of Eight razed it. Now bandits stalk Hommlet and dark forces gather at the ruins. In this classic party‑based D&D RPG, unmask their true purpose and confront the reborn evil before chaos engulfs the land.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 67.1% ★, RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Fantasy 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its highly accurate implementation of D&D 3.5 rules and tactical combat encounters.
- #9 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
92% matchVery Positive90% of 3,549 reviews2014
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 59.2% ★, RPG 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Fantasy 6.5%, Old School 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on party creation and tactical combat, mirroring the party-based nature of the Krynn series.
- #10 Wizardry 8
91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,186 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Turn-Based Combat 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Fantasy 8.9%, Old School 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary party-based dungeon crawler that defines the depth and complexity of the genre.
- #11 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
90% matchVery Positive92% of 17,435 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 62.8% ★, RPG 17.8%, Fantasy 11.7%, Old School 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational CRPG that elevates the D&D experience with a rich narrative and party-based mechanics.
- #12 The Bard's Tale Trilogy
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,515 reviews2018
Dev: Krome StudiosPub: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, Old School 10.2%, Fantasy 8.8%, Retro 5%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remaster of the classic dungeon crawlers that defined the genre alongside the Gold Box games.
- #13 Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
89% matchVery Positive90% of 9,277 reviews2018
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Return to the Forgotten Realms in this bestselling Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Combines all the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition with all-new enhanced features. Includes 100+ hours of award-winning adventures and the tools to create your own!
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 71.6% ★, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 7.7%, Retro 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Brings the D&D ruleset into a 3D environment while maintaining the party-based tactical feel.
- #14 Legend of Grimrock 2
88% 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 48.9%, RPG 34.2%, Fantasy 10.5%, Old School 4.3%, Retro 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that perfectly revitalizes the grid-based, first-person dungeon crawling experience.
- #15 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
87% 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: Turn-Based Combat 31.6%, Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, RPG 23.5%, Fantasy 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines modern production values with the classic grid-based movement and turn-based combat of retro dungeon crawlers.
- #16 Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
86% matchVery Positive92% of 10,593 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 68.9% ★, RPG 15.6%, Old School 7.4%, Fantasy 7.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the epic D&D saga with refined mechanics and deeper character customization options.
- #17 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,148 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.5%, Dragons 27.3% ★, RPG 19.6%, Old School 11.8%, Fantasy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of the game that essentially invented the party-based dungeon crawler genre.
- #18 Might & Magic X - Legacy
86% 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 50.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Fantasy 12.5%, Old School 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic grid-based, turn-based exploration style of the Might & Magic series.
- #19 Knights of the Chalice
85% matchVery Positive86% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows
Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 54% ★, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that prioritizes tactical, turn-based combat depth above all else.
- #20 Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
84% matchMixed47% of 1,394 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr Media
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Fate of The Forgotten Realms is in Your Hands. Return to the city of Neverwinter in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 70.6% ★, RPG 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Fantasy 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, party-based D&D experience with extensive character customization.
- #21 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,288 reviews2019
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.
Why similar: RPG 68.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Fantasy 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the grid-based dungeon crawler that respects its roots while adding contemporary quality-of-life features.
- #22 Dark Quest 4
80% matchVery Positive83% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
A turn based dungeon crawler where you create a party of heroes to go on epic quests.
Why similar: Dragons 26% ★, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, RPG 18%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical, turn-based party combat within a dungeon-crawling framework.
- #23 Stonekeep
82% 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: RPG 38%, Dungeon Crawler 36.4%, 1990's 16.5%, Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 1990s dungeon crawler that emphasizes atmosphere and exploration in a fantasy setting.
- #24 Return to Krondor
83% matchMixed60% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: PyroTechnixPub: Activision
Windows
Return to a world of danger, magic, and betrayal.
Why similar: RPG 75.8%, 1990's 24.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy RPG that captures the narrative-driven, turn-based feel of 1990s PC gaming.
- #25 Betrayal Collection
81% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: DynamixPub: Activision
Windows
This Betrayal pack includes two games: Betrayal at Krondor and Betrayal in Antara.
Why similar: RPG 76.9%, 1990's 23.1%
Why You'll Like It: Includes classic RPGs that share the 1990s aesthetic and party-based adventuring style.
- #26 Dark Quest
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 202 reviews2015
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Dark Quest is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you command a party of heroes on an epic quest to defeat the dark sorcerer and his minions, and save the land from his dark magic.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 25.4%, RPG 21%, 1990's 12.8%, Fantasy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A board-game-inspired dungeon crawler that emphasizes turn-based combat and party management.
- #27 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,922 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 389.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 79.7% ★, Fantasy 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%, RPG 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: While an idler, it leans heavily into the D&D lore and party-building mechanics that fans of the Krynn series enjoy.
- #28 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
79% matchVery Positive82% of 271 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Old School 8.6%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, classic dungeon crawler known for its deep systems and challenging exploration.
- #29 Disciples II: Gallean's Return
79% matchVery Positive83% of 1,613 reviews2006
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.
Why similar: RPG 51.9%, Fantasy 46.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical, turn-based combat and a dark fantasy aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic strategy-RPGs.
- #30 Old School RPG
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Head Buzz Games, LLC
Windows
Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 37%, RPG 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Old School 11.8%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #31 Dungeons & Dragons Online®
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 7,744 reviews2012
Dev: Standing Stone GamesPub: Daybreak Game Company LLC
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 68.1% ★, RPG 11.5%, Dragons 9.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 5.4%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #32 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
77% matchVery Positive81% of 1,941 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 75.6% ★, RPG 13.6%, Fantasy 5.8%, Retro 5%
- #33 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 184 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 199.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles with new enhancements!
Why similar: RPG 48.3%, Turn-Based Combat 28.4%, 1990's 21.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #34 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,771 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Turn-Based Combat 34.1%, Fantasy 17.5%, Old School 9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #35 Age of Wonders
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,021 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!
Why similar: RPG 63.6%, Fantasy 34.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #36 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,558 reviews2018
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 49.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 61.1% ★, RPG 28%, Fantasy 9.9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #37 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: RPG 45.4%, Dungeon Crawler 41.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, Retro 5.1%
- #38 Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
73% matchVery Positive94% of 302 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, RPG 18.4%, Dragons 14.4% ★, Fantasy 7.8%
- #39 The Dragons' Twilight
74% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: G. A. Williams
Windows
Classic 90's Style Turn-Based RPG. All of the feels with minimal grind!
Why similar: Dragons 29.1% ★, RPG 23.7%, Fantasy 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Retro 9.6%
- #40 Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
72% matchVery Positive82% of 993 reviews2021
Dev: Square One Games Inc.Pub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A new legacy begins...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, RPG 26.2%, Dungeons & Dragons 21.1% ★, Old School 12.3%, Fantasy 11.3%
- #41 FINAL FANTASY III
71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,621 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 70.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Turn-Based Combat 24.3%, Fantasy 18.9%, Retro 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #42 Fighting Fantasy Classics
73% matchVery Positive81% of 347 reviews2018
Dev: Tin Man Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 67.1% ★, RPG 16.5%, Fantasy 10.2%, Old School 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #43 Brány Skeldalu
69% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows · Linux
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: RPG 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, 1990's 15.6%, Old School 8.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #44 Baldur's Gate 3
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 832,276 reviews2023
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 77.6 hrsMean: 130.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 63.5% ★, Turn-Based Combat 16%, RPG 14.6%, Fantasy 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #45 Quest for Glory 1-5
70% matchVery Positive95% of 488 reviews2016
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.
Why similar: 1990's 55.9%, RPG 18.4%, Fantasy 14.3%, Retro 11.4%
- #46 Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny
73% matchMixed55% of 453 reviews2013
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A legend reborn as Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny returns!Developed by Austrian developer Crafty Studios, Realms of Arkania – Blade of Destiny is a faithful remake of the 1992 original, adored by a generation of Role Players and one of the most successful RPG’s of the 1990’s.
Why similar: RPG 81.2%, Fantasy 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #47 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
68% matchVery Positive95% of 5,396 reviews2017
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Why similar: Dungeons & Dragons 61.9% ★, RPG 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Fantasy 6.8%, Retro 4.9%
- #48 King's Quest™ Collection
70% matchVery Positive87% of 383 reviews2009
Dev: SierraPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest.The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown.
Why similar: Fantasy 38.3%, Retro 31.7%, 1990's 28%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #49 Monsters' Den Chronicles
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The third installment in the classic dungeon-crawling RPG series comes to Steam, remastered and better than ever! Build your roster of heroes as you venture into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight monsters in turn-based battles, and find powerful new equipment.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Turn-Based Combat 25.2%, RPG 19.3%, Fantasy 10.2%, Old School 10.1%
- #50 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
66% matchVery Positive85% of 530 reviews2023
Dev: 59 StudioPub: Game*Spark Publishing
Windows
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 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, RPG 21.1%, Old School 10.7%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #51 FINAL FANTASY II
67% matchVery Positive82% of 3,198 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 39.7%, RPG 33.3%, Fantasy 15%, Retro 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #52 Eschalon: Book I
69% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: RPG 72.4%, Fantasy 15.5%, Old School 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #53 Warlords III: Darklords Rising
66% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic Studies GroupPub: SNEG
Windows
Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.8%, Retro 29.4%, Old School 20.9%, Fantasy 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #54 Infinite Adventures®
68% 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: Turn-Based Combat 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, RPG 17.8%, Old School 12.7%, Fantasy 9.2%
- #55 Monsters' Den: Godfall
67% matchVery Positive84% of 556 reviews2017
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 26.1%, RPG 20%, Old School 11.5%, Fantasy 10.9%
- #56 Langrisser I & II
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 925 reviews2020
Dev: Chara-ani CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.
Why similar: RPG 87.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Fantasy 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #57 Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 283 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required)HARD DISK supported11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!)Weaponry, Physical and Academia SkillsSix Spellbooks, 462 CombinationsNon-Player CharactersAn arsenal of over 400 researched itemsVaried Fighting ModesPrimary and Secondary AttackContinuous JourneyUnlimited...
Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Old School 7.4%, Fantasy 5.9%
