- #1 Tales of Maj'Eyal
97% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 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 49.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Roguelike 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Perma Death 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep character customization system and tactical turn-based combat that rivals the complexity of Dredmor.
- #2 Caves of Qud
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,292 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 52.8% ★, Turn-Based 22.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, RPG 3.7%, Procedural Generation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, weird, and humorous open world with deep character building and traditional roguelike mechanics.
- #3 Dungeonmans
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,217 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.2% ★, Roguelike 19.7%, Turn-Based 6.2%, RPG 2.1%, Dungeon Crawler 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same humorous, lighthearted tone while delivering a solid traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling experience.
- #4 Sproggiwood
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 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 52.7% ★, Turn-Based 23.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, RPG 3.2%, Perma Death 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, humorous traditional roguelike that simplifies the genre without losing the strategic depth of grid-based combat.
- #5 Tangledeep
94% matchVery Positive82% of 1,471 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 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 54.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Roguelike 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, RPG 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished traditional roguelike that emphasizes deep character builds and classic dungeon exploration.
- #6 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 649 reviews2023
Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 38.6% ★, Turn-Based 19.8%, Roguelike 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Comedy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar satirical fantasy tone and focuses on the puzzle-like tactical decisions required in turn-based dungeon crawling.
- #7 Path of Achra
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 50.7% ★, Roguelike 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Perma Death 7.8%, RPG 5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the character-building aspect of roguelikes, allowing for wild, synergistic build combinations.
- #8 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,600 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 53.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%, Perma Death 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic that offers the deep RPG elements and perma-death stakes that define the genre.
- #9 Cogmind
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,963 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 40.9 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 60.5% ★, Turn-Based 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7.5%, Perma Death 5%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptionally well-designed traditional roguelike that focuses on tactical combat and complex item management.
- #10 Rogue Fable III
90% matchVery Positive93% of 733 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 76.5% ★, Roguelike 11.1%, Turn-Based 4.9%, Dungeon Crawler 3.4%, RPG 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional roguelike mechanics with accessible, modern controls and a focus on exploration.
- #11 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 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 46.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Perma Death 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy emphasis on crafting and resource management within a challenging, turn-based dungeon environment.
- #12 Zorbus
89% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59% ★, Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Perma Death 5.9%, RPG 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and RPG progression in a fantasy setting.
- #13 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,045 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 48.7% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Perma Death 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished and balanced traditional roguelike that is widely considered a modern standard for the genre.
- #14 Quest of Dungeons
89% 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 48.6% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Perma Death 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, turn-based dungeon crawler that captures the essence of classic roguelike exploration.
- #15 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
87% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.7% ★, Roguelike 16.7%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Perma Death 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional roguelike mechanics with a structured RPG campaign and deep character progression.
- #16 Legend of Grimrock
86% matchVery Positive94% of 6,662 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 64%, RPG 21.7%, Fantasy 5.9%, Indie 4.6%, Moddable 2.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: While real-time, it perfectly captures the grid-based dungeon-crawling atmosphere and puzzle-solving of classic RPGs.
- #17 Golden Krone Hotel
85% matchVery Positive95% of 332 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 53.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.9%, Roguelike 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, Perma Death 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced traditional roguelike with a unique vampire-themed mechanic and a lighthearted, accessible feel.
- #18 The Doors of Trithius
84% matchVery Positive94% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56% ★, Roguelike 15.7%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, RPG 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world traditional roguelike that offers significant freedom in character development and exploration.
- #19 Hack, Slash, Loot
86% matchMixed52% of 754 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 75.5% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Turn-Based 2.6%, RPG 2%, Perma Death 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, accessible traditional roguelike that focuses on quick dungeon runs and loot collection.
- #20 Cardinal Quest 2
84% matchVery Positive92% of 131 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 53.7% ★, Roguelike 31.1%, RPG 11.1%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined and humorous traditional roguelike that is perfect for players who enjoy the dungeon-crawling loop without excessive complexity.
- #21 One Way Heroics
83% matchVery Positive94% of 4,130 reviews2014
Dev: Smoking WOLFPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Perma Death 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique time-pressure mechanic to the traditional roguelike formula, forcing constant movement and decision-making.
- #22 Crown Trick
82% matchVery Positive85% of 5,367 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 29.6%, Turn-Based 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Perma Death 12.7%, RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes strategic positioning and clever use of environmental interactions.
- #23 UnderMine
80% matchVery Positive90% of 9,783 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.1%, Roguelike 15%, RPG 14.5%, Indie 4.5%, Roguelite 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that features a humorous tone and satisfying progression systems similar to Dredmor's loot-heavy gameplay.
- #24 Rogue
81% matchVery Positive95% of 497 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
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 61.2% ★, Roguelike 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Perma Death 6.8%, RPG 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic that established the traditional roguelike mechanics found in Dungeons of Dredmor.
- #25 Jupiter Hell
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 45.9% ★, Roguelike 31.7%, Turn-Based 15.6%, RPG 3.3%, Perma Death 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced traditional roguelike that brings the genre into a sci-fi setting with excellent tactical depth.
- #26 I Am Overburdened
81% matchVery Positive88% of 157 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 43.9% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Roguelike 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Perma Death 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous roguelike that centers on the absurdity of inventory management, much like the item-heavy gameplay of Dredmor.
- #27 Rogue's Tale
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 70.8% ★, Roguelike 20.9%, Turn-Based 4.6%, RPG 2.7%, Indie 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging traditional roguelike that emphasizes character death and RPG-style stat management.
- #28 Streets of Rogue
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,818 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Roguelike 63.1%, RPG 18.5%, Indie 6.1%, Funny 5.4%, Roguelite 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: While a roguelite, it captures the chaotic, humorous, and highly interactive nature of Dredmor's world.
- #29 Desktop Dungeons
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,347 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 45.2%, Turn-Based 25%, Traditional Roguelike 14.4% ★, RPG 4.9%, Dungeon Crawler 3.7%
- #30 Pixel Dungeon
79% matchVery Positive89% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 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 44.4%, Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based 10%, Perma Death 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, challenging traditional roguelike that remains a staple for fans of grid-based dungeon exploration.
- #31 Rift Wizard
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 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 36.9% ★, Roguelike 18.3%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Perma Death 8.8%
- #32 Deep Dungeons of Doom
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Bossa Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, RPG 30.5%, Roguelike 29.2%, Fantasy 4.5%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, retro-styled dungeon crawler that focuses on quick combat and simple, addictive progression.
- #33 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
76% 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 40.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, RPG 21%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #34 Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,621 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 38.4%, Turn-Based 28%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, RPG 8.6%, Comedy 3%
- #35 Jamestown
75% matchVery Positive94% of 2,360 reviews2011
Dev: Final Form Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Why similar: Indie 65.4%, Difficult 22%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #36 Revenge of the Titans
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,251 reviews2011
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!
Why similar: Indie 60.4%, Difficult 13.8%, Singleplayer 11.4%, Top-Down 9.3%, 2D 5.1%
- #37 Delver
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,842 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, Roguelike 31.9%, Perma Death 12.4%, RPG 11%, Indie 3.7%
- #38 Frozen Synapse
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,620 reviews2011
Dev: Mode 7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.
Why similar: Turn-Based 90.8%, Indie 6.6%, Top-Down 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Difficult 0.6%
- #39 Space Pirates and Zombies
72% matchVery Positive91% of 3,154 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Indie 21.8%, Procedural Generation 15%, Top-Down 9.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #40 Gratuitous Space Battles
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 878 reviews2009
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The first ever auto-battler game, from way back in 2009Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.
Why similar: Indie 30.6%, Moddable 28.8% ★, Top-Down 16.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #41 Rogue Fable IV
70% matchVery Positive94% of 226 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 57.1% ★, Roguelike 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Perma Death 7.3%, RPG 3.1%
- #42 Xenomarine
73% matchVery Positive84% of 64 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 68.9% ★, Roguelike 18.3%, Turn-Based 4.6%, Perma Death 4.4%, RPG 2%
- #43 Blocks That Matter
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 785 reviews2011
Dev: Swing Swing Submarine
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation.
Why similar: Funny 46.1%, Indie 23.8%, Singleplayer 11.9%, Casual 6.9%, 2D 5.9%
- #44 Terra Randoma
69% matchVery Positive90% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51% ★, Turn-Based 16.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Perma Death 6%
- #45 BIT.TRIP RUNNER
71% matchVery Positive86% of 3,947 reviews2011
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.
Why similar: Indie 47.8%, Singleplayer 20.7%, Difficult 20%, 2D 11.5%
- #46 Atom Zombie Smasher
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,090 reviews2011
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.
Why similar: Moddable 34.3% ★, Procedural Generation 28.4%, Indie 17.8%, Top-Down 10.8%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #47 Legend of Grimrock 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 4,020 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 63.1%, RPG 21.4%, Fantasy 5.4%, Turn-Based 4.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #48 NetHack: Legacy
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 79.2% ★, Roguelike 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 4.2%, RPG 2.2%, Indie 0.9%
- #49 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
71% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.5% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, RPG 4.9%, Fantasy 3%
- #50 Kramora's Shadow
70% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A turn-based traditional roguelike featuring 10 character classes with unique gameplay styles. Explore five ancient realms to find ancient magical artifacts you will need to survive tactical battles against their evil inhabitants. Can you save the world from the wrath of Kramora?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.9% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, Perma Death 4.3%
- #51 Luck & Loot
64% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: SMARTcreativePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Luck & Loot is a dice-building roguelike where you’ll craft and customize powerful dice, collect game-changing relics, and battle corrupted foes in brutal, turn-based combat across procedurally generated dungeons. Victory is earned in this unforgiving fight for survival.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 61.9%, RPG 22%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Roguelite 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #52 Rogue Wizards
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.9%, Roguelike 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, RPG 9.1%, Indie 3.2%
- #53 Defense Grid: The Awakening
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,324 reviews2008
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
Why similar: Indie 71.7%, Singleplayer 28.3%
- #54 Crayon Physics Deluxe
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,155 reviews2009
Dev: Kloonigames
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.
Why similar: Indie 64.4%, Casual 17.2%, Singleplayer 12.7%, 2D 5.8%
- #55 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind - Daily Demo
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
Windows
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind - Daily Demo is a new, procedurally generated challenge, designed to rack the strongest minds…DAILY! So grab your sword, embark on this brain-teasing roguelike adventure, explore dangerous dungeons, and prepare for the full game! Do you have what it takes to be the GOAT?!
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.5%, Roguelike 29.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Comedy 11.2%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #56 And Yet It Moves
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,329 reviews2009
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 26%
And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.
Why similar: Indie 58.8%, Difficult 15.4%, Singleplayer 12.6%, 2D 8.3%, Casual 4.9%
- #57 Die in the Dungeon
61% matchVery Positive92% of 3,224 reviews2026
Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Roguelike 32.2%, Turn-Based 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Fantasy 4.4%, Indie 3.2%
- #58 MidBoss
67% 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 70.1% ★, Roguelike 13.4%, Turn-Based 6.2%, Dungeon Crawler 4%, Perma Death 2.3%
- #59 Dungeon Rushers
68% matchMixed62% of 1,236 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 31.6%, Turn-Based 26.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, RPG 7.8%, Fantasy 3.2%
- #60 Lord of the Dark Castle
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 178 reviews2015
Dev: Craze Creative StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.3%, Roguelike 27.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, RPG 8.8%, Fantasy 3.1%