- #1 Sigil of Kings
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Byte Arcane
Windows · Linux
Sigil of Kings is a turn-based fantasy roguelike/RPG, set in an expansive procedurally generated world, displayed in colorful 16-bit pixel art. Explore dungeons, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, find treasures, visit cities, join guilds and make your mark in a living, breathing world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.7% ★, CRPG 23.3%, RPG 9.5%, Roguelike 8%, Turn-Based Combat 3.4%
- #2 DA_RL
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a god worship system, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, RPG 12.5%, Roguelike 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%
- #3 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Insidious Arts
Windows
Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.6% ★, RPG 13.2%, Roguelike 9.3%, Top-Down 4.4%, Dungeon Crawler 3.7%
- #4 Beyond the Bridge
95% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.9% ★, RPG 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #5 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, CRPG 9.4%, Roguelike 8%, RPG 7.5%
- #6 Amulet of Iovar
94% matchMixed65% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, RPG 10%, Roguelike 9%, Turn-Based Combat 3.1%
- #7 Stumblepath
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Baiumka
Windows
Stumblepath is a turn-based roguelike RPG about an endless journey through a dark, hostile forest. Fight dangerous creatures, customize your gear, and make decisions that determine how far you can go.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.9% ★, CRPG 17.6%, Inventory Management 10.9%, Crafting 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%
- #8 Once upon a Dungeon - Infinity
92% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Koto Games
Windows
Travel through dark dungeons, defeat dangerous creatures, and collect unique loot in this hardcore, endless traditional roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, RPG 8.5%, Crafting 8.3%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #9 Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch)
91% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Rufe.org LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelike 8.2%, RPG 5.4%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #10 Into The Depths
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wild Interloper
Windows
A classic grid & turn-based roguelike, procedurally generated dungeon crawler, aimed at re-creating the games of yesteryear.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.2% ★, RPG 17.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #11 GnollHack
90% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, RPG 11.9%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 4.4%
- #12 Rogue Fable III
89% 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 77.1% ★, Roguelike 7.3%, Dungeon Crawler 5.6%, RPG 4.7%, Top-Down 1.7%
- #13 Ogre Dungeon
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Durance Gaming
Windows
Retro 2D Rogue-like for PC designed to be simple, classic, and straight-forward for pick-up-and-play.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 9.8%, Top-Down 4.6%
- #14 Dungeons of Dredmor
89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,401 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 65.8% ★, Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, RPG 6.4%, Comedy 1.6%
- #15 Hieroglyphika
88% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 62.6% ★, CRPG 8.5%, Roguelike 8.4%, Dungeon Crawler 4.9%, RPG 4.1%
- #16 MidBoss
86% 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 73.6% ★, Roguelike 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%, RPG 4.5%, Inventory Management 2.8%
- #17 Legion's Crawl
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: Turnspender
Windows
Descend the dungeon and slay the evil! Legion's Crawl is a combination of classic roguelike principle and modern 3D environment with intuitive GUI. Choose your hero and difficulty, challenge the randomly generated dungeons!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.4% ★, RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Crafting 6.5%
- #18 Eye of Khaos
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seven Eons
Windows · Linux
Slay your enemies in this sword and sorcery roguelike! Ancient dungeons, fallen ruins and cyclopean towers and their primordial denizens present a tactical and deadly challenge that can only be overcome by the most resourceful heroes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, RPG 9.4%, Roguelike 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%
- #19 NetHack: Legacy
85% 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 78.8% ★, Roguelike 8.3%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%, RPG 5.4%, Indie 0.6%
- #20 Dragonwake
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
Dragonwake is an ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, the land once ruled by the old empire of Istaris before the Starfall. Your heirloom, a blackglass star amulet, draws you to the land just as the primordial dragon begins to stir.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.1% ★, CRPG 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 6.5%, RPG 5.5%
- #21 Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands takes you into the dark fantasy setting described in H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath and other stories of his Dream Cycle.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.2% ★, CRPG 23.3%, RPG 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #22 The Green Earth
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Caleb M
Windows
Survive the madness of an ancient jungle in this open-world, traditional roguelike. Do whatever it takes to escape alive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.8% ★, RPG 17.2%, Roguelike 11%, Crafting 7.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #23 Hack, Slash, Loot
84% 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 79.8% ★, Roguelike 10.7%, RPG 5.3%, Dungeon Crawler 2.3%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%
- #24 XLarn
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Swinfjord-Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This is a heavily extended version of one of the most famous roguelike games of the 80’s named LARN. Your choice is to find a magic elixier for your daughters recovery. Therefore you have to explore a lot of unknown caves, filled with monsters, demons and traps. Good luck! You may need it!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 82.8% ★, Roguelike 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 3.4%, RPG 3.3%, Indie 0.4%
- #25 Darkvale
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soundsteppe
Windows
Darkvale is a dark fantasy extraction RPG where you send lone adventurers into deadly expeditions. Build and upgrade your hamlet, manage risk and resources, defeat bosses, and survive journeys.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, RPG 13.5%, CRPG 12.8%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #26 Rift Wizard 3
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, RPG 10.7%, Roguelike 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 3.7%
- #27 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
80% matchVery Positive84% of 1,597 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 46.9% ★, CRPG 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 6.9%, RPG 4.8%
- #28 Tower of Eglathia
81% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2015
Dev: Lord EglathiaPub: Eglathia Games
Windows
Ascend a deadly rogue-like tower with 4 skill trees, 60+ monsters, and procedural floors. Master Barbarian, Mystic, Assassin, or Eglathian powers. Face altars, fountains, and permadeath. Will you conquer the Tower of Eglathia or join the fallen?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35% ★, CRPG 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, RPG 11.7%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #29 Deadzoned
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, RPG 9.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #30 Chronicles IV: Ebonheim
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brianna Townsend
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic dungeon-crawling CRPG with nuanced character building and brutal, turn-based tactical combat. Explore a fully non-procedural world that changes when you die. Progress on the backs of your past-slain heroes by using their gear and memories to carry onward.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.5% ★, CRPG 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Roguelike 7%, Dark Fantasy 6%
- #31 The Doors of Trithius
76% matchVery Positive94% of 879 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 48.3% ★, CRPG 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 8.8%, RPG 6.1%
- #32 Rogue's Tale
78% 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 77.1% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, RPG 7.4%, Indie 0.7%
- #33 Blood & Chaos
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Guau Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient sacrifices saved the world, but their legacy is unraveling. A party based roguelike inspired by classic '80s RPGs, where every descent into cursed dungeons carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.8% ★, CRPG 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 6.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #34 辉石纪元The Pyroxene Ages
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akeo Games
Windows
This is a top-down, loot-based RogueLite game. You can build a town, craft weapons and socket them with various gems, then embark on adventures across maps you construct yourself.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53% ★, RPG 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 2%
- #35 Dungeonmans
77% 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 75.9% ★, Roguelike 14%, RPG 5.8%, Dungeon Crawler 3.7%, Indie 0.5%
- #36 Lost Floor — Not My World
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BondageOrangePub: Nova B12
Windows
An auto-battler dungeon crawler with visual novel elements. A tired office worker got off on the wrong floor and ended up in another world. The locals look suspiciously like his coworkers, and to get out, he'll have to do some work.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike 9.2%, 2D 2.6%, Fantasy 1.4%
- #37 Dungeons of Delveria
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Delveria Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where you can shape the dungeon to your advantage. Discover terrain powers which help you to fight your enemies more efficiently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, RPG 9.3%, Roguelike 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 4.6%
- #38 六道图录
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 阴阳猫工作室
Windows
《六道图录》是一款仙侠背景的门派经营策略类游戏。玩家将会扮演一个门派的掌控者,建设门派,培养弟子,带领门派生存、发展、壮大,在广大的世界中探索、历练,与其他门派争夺资源、秘境、山门,合纵连横,争霸天下,谱写一段壮丽的史诗。六道轮回,绘染图录。
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, RPG 11.1%, Roguelike 7.9%, Tactical 2%
- #39 Sulphur Memories: Alchemist
73% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Spellweaver
Windows
Sulphur Memories: Alchemist is a traditional roguelike of crafting, discovery, and immersion. Explore the uniquely generated world full of hidden knowledge and little stories, and use your creativity to overcome its challenges.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.4% ★, Crafting 12.2%, Roguelike 8.1%, RPG 7%, Nonlinear 6%
- #40 Curse of the Abyss
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sprouting Potato
Windows · Mac · Linux
Curse of the Abyss is a Traditional Roguelike with a twist. Manage your resources and explore the abyss and slay the various Guardians of the Abyss and remove the curses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 73.3% ★, Roguelike 8.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Turn-Based Combat 5%, Top-Down 3.3%
- #41 My Cousin the Rogue
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 9.8%, RPG 7.3%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #42 Descent from Arkov's Tower
71% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #43 Dawn of the Mexica
73% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Barrón
Windows · Linux
Dawn of the Mexica is a turn-based roguelike that blends accurate history and mythical fantasy. It features complex combat mechanics, tactics and skills, yet also brings you an easy to use interface. Fight your way through the procedurally generated scenarios and stop the fall of the Fifth Sun!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.8% ★, CRPG 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, RPG 7.9%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #44 Vulture for NetHack
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 197 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66.6% ★, RPG 12.8%, Roguelike 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%, Fantasy 1.1%
- #45 Wave Dungeon
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: OyFyBy
Windows
Wave Danjon is a roguelike RPG in which the player is forced to navigate a map that switches at regular intervals. Conquer dungeons that become more powerful and evil with each wave!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, RPG 10.5%, Roguelike 8.5%, Top-Down 5%
- #46 Distant Isles
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WorldformPub: N/A
Windows
Sail the seas, captain your crew and seek out treasure and adventure! A turn-based roguelike and role-playing game, in Distant Isles you will explore procedural islands, find treasure, and fight all manner of creatures. Make sure you manage your resources wisely - danger awaits at every turn.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5% ★, CRPG 28.4%, Roguelike 7.5%, RPG 7.3%, Inventory Management 3.1%
- #47 Castle of the Valley
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trop's
Windows
A traveler on the road to the valley kingdom of Tal Bergfried is robbed. They are only saved when a passing dragon causes a landslide. With nothing but the clothes on their back they start on to new adventures in the Valley.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.7% ★, CRPG 26.2%, RPG 19.1%, Top-Down 4.5%, Turn-Based Combat 3.2%
- #48 Dungeon Croaker
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelike 8.4%, RPG 8.2%, Top-Down 5%
- #49 Tunnels Under Yorion
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stray Hare Devs
Windows
Tunnels under Yorion is a classic roguelike that rewards exploration and player skill during short runs (sometimes just 20 minutes). Fight monsters using turn-based hack-and-slash combat, explore procedurally-generated dungeons, and manage your inventory of weapons and magic items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Crafting 10.2%, Roguelike 7.8%, RPG 7.5%
- #50 Rogue Remastered
69% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Forehead Wall Software LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue — A brutal, procedurally generated dungeon crawler where every decision counts. Fight monsters, collect treasures, and survive the deadly depths in search of the Amulet of Yendor. Each playthrough is unique—do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, RPG 12.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, 2D 2.8%
- #51 Path of Achra
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,132 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 19.4 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 43.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #52 Once upon a Dungeon II
68% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Linux
Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Crafting 10%, Inventory Management 9.3%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #53 Sword of Fargoal
69% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, RPG 9.1%, Roguelike 8.3%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #54 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,037 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 20.9 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 47.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelike 8.3%, RPG 8.1%, Crafting 6.1%
- #55 Touhou Crawl
66% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: joy1999
Windows
"Touhou Crawl" is a Touhou derivative roguelike game. Conquer the dungeon-ified Gensokyo using items, faith, and tactics!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, RPG 10.9%, Roguelike 9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%
- #56 Rogue
68% matchVery Positive95% of 496 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 58.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 7%, Top-Down 3%
- #57 Kramora's Shadow
69% 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 53.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 7.2%, Top-Down 3.6%
- #58 Roguefort
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timothy Graham
Windows · Mac · Linux
A deeply simulated turn-based open-world roguelike on a continent forty-four times the size of Skyrim: wander, delve dungeons, sail, steal, build an empire or a cosy home, age cheese into spells, go fishing, become a vampire. The world remembers what you did.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, RPG 11.2%, Roguelike 9.8%, Top-Down 2.9%
- #59 Equin 2: The Warren Peace
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When an evil wizard writes a 6000-page book to bore the townspeople to death, it's up to you to take the damn thing and return it FROM WHENCE IT CAME.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 62.8% ★, RPG 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Roguelike 8.4%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #60 Denizen's Den - Deeper Edition
67% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Christopher NickelsPub: Flattened Pixel
Windows
This is a top-down, rogue style, dungeon runner. It starts when you discover that your house has been ransacked. On your quest to find the villain, you will fight many monsters and traverse dangerous and unknown caverns.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, CRPG 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, RPG 11.1%, Roguelike 8.6%