- #1 Zorbus
97% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #2 Rogue Tithe
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A traditional turn-based roguelike of tempo and uncertainty. Roll an adventurer blind, outpace enemies to act twice, sneak past what you cannot fight, and descend twelve floors for the Barrow Relic. Death keeps what you carry, but the crows will fly your gold home for a fee.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Perma Death 7%
- #3 Beast Dungeon
96% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A classic roguelike dungeon crawler with pixel graphics. Fight to the bottom of the dungeon and defeat the Lich Lord! Level up, find powerful equipment, and learn new spells to become the hero the world needs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Perma Death 10%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #4 Eye of Khaos
95% 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 34.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #5 Lateral Crawl
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gideon X
Windows · Linux
Set out on the search to find the last nightclub, or die trying in this Dada traditional roguelike meets infinite road trip.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Roguelike 9.1%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #6 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlyLuck Games
Windows
Descend beneath the rain-soaked town of Desolation in a turn-based, grid-based dungeon crawler remastered from the Xbox Live Indie Games era. Fight monsters, gather loot, build your adventurer, survive the Wheel of Fate, and uncover why the town profits from doomed adventurers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
- #7 Ammerow: Lands Beyond
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John Horton
Windows
Explore a dangerous overworld and descend the hundred depths of the Meridian in a traditional turn-based roguelike. Fight, climb, fish and survive through procedural dungeons and side-view caves, presented in richly illustrated ASCII.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10.4%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #8 Babel of Ystilia
92% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #9 Grix: The Dragon Tower
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #10 Jupiter Hell Classic
91% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, Perma Death 9.4%, Procedural Generation 9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #11 Path of Achra
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,269 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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 27.6% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Perma Death 9.9%
- #12 GnollHack
89% matchVery Positive87% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Perma Death 6.6%
- #13 Once upon a Dungeon II
89% matchPositive96% of 24 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 25.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Inventory Management 8.1%
- #14 Deadzoned
87% matchVery Positive97% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based action Roguelike. Blast your way through zones battling the beasts, bandits, and monsters that stalk the blackouts. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the gear you stumble upon to survive and save the fate of the planet!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Perma Death 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #15 Dungeons of Delveria
88% 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 32.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Perma Death 9.4%
- #16 Warlock: Age of Entropy
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elephant Door
Windows
A power-hungry warlock descends fifteen floors to unearth a malevolent energy sealed deep in a dungeon. He'll have to use items sparingly, spells tactically, and even recruit the help of forgotten gods to get there in this brutally difficult traditional roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Perma Death 9.4%, Roguelike 9.2%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #17 Amulet of Iovar
86% matchMixed68% of 19 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 45.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%
- #18 Nascentiar
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Perma Death 12.8%, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, Strategy 6.9%
- #19 DA_RL
83% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Pick a class, descend through a procedurally generated dungeon, and recover the shards of the Amulet of Ascension. Combine them and the dungeon turns on you, and now you have to fight your way back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelike 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #20 Ascend Pixel Dungeon
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Heaven's doorPub: EndlessChallenge
Windows
A traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master. Kill the elite and take what they carried. Food can change you for good or for a while. Each race has a mission, and the ending changes with your choices.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #21 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Yellowcake Games
Windows · Linux
Many came before, many failed. Copies of previous players are still scattered throughout the dungeon! Thirty-five floors of unforgiving turn based combat with unique spells and weapons. Explore, craft, learn spells and much more on your journey to the top! Will you stay safe?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 16.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Perma Death 11.8%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #22 Rift Wizard 3
82% matchVery Positive89% of 343 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 42.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelike 9.3%, Procedural Generation 6.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
- #23 Touhou Crawl
82% matchVery Positive96% of 74 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 35.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Grid-Based Movement 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #24 Asterogue
81% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #25 Rogue
81% matchVery Positive95% of 514 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 39.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Perma Death 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #26 Hollows Of Rogue
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #27 Equin 2: The Warren Peace
80% 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 42.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Strategy 5.3%
- #28 EmbeRogue
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AzStrocytePub: HibouCorp
Windows
EmbeRogue is a real roguelike: turn-based, grid-based and boom-based, where everything can burn. Make your escape or tame your inner flames to defeat the FireLords.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 11.5%, Perma Death 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #29 Rogue’s Dark Descent
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knighthawq
Windows
Rogue’s Dark Descent is a traditional roguelike about exploring a dangerous, procedurally generated wilderness and the forgotten places beneath it. Fight, explore, meet survivors, uncover lost history, find powerful artifacts, and see how long your story lasts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Perma Death 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Inventory Management 7.5%
- #30 Rogue Titan
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #31 The Chains Of Yme
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ivar
Windows · Linux
In this tactical roguelike you control five adventurers as you explore procedurally generated ruins to reach and conquer a Titan. Fight deadly monsters, utilize power-ups, and improvise while your knowledge of the world deepens. Persist when your adventurers are left behind, killed, or sacrificed.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Perma Death 10.6%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #32 Xenomarine
78% 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 53.1% ★, Roguelike 13.9%, Grid-Based Movement 11.8%, Perma Death 8%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #33 Dungeon Sookuma
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 플랜츠게임
Windows
Combine 14 Sookuma lineages with 19 classes and descend into an ever-changing dream dungeon. Identify strange items, bargain with 19 gods, steal the Dream Core, and fight your way back out in a traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelike 8.4%, RPG 5.6%
- #34 Sword of Fargoal
76% matchPositive88% of 26 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 37.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Perma Death 12%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #35 Pathos
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrary Games
Windows
Pathos is a turn-based fantasy adventure inspired by retro dungeon crawlers. Experience deep, emergent gameplay with modern graphics, sound and a touch-first interface. Extensively customise your character and embark on epic procedurally generated campaigns.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Perma Death 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #36 Hexagon Soup
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sayberry Labs
Windows
A keyboard-first traditional roguelike on an isometric hex grid—turn-based, permadeath, and ruthless decision-making. Your class emerges from the skills you pick, not a menu. Manage scarce resources, out-position enemies, claim Hex Runes, then survive the climb back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Perma Death 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #37 Once upon a Dungeon - Infinity
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
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 33.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Inventory Management 7.9%
- #38 Witch You!
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ginuh Games
Windows
A first-person co-op game where, as witches, you must run your own apothecary. Witch You is a roguelike management game: customize your shop, upgrade it, and survive as many days as possible without getting shut down, all while traveling to a Dantesque Hell to restock your supplies.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.6% ★, Shop Keeper 22.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Economy 9%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #39 Primo's Dungeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ztkent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Primo's Dungeon is a 2D adventure dungeon crawler that combines classic roguelike elements with real-time combat. When monsters attack your farm, you must venture into an ever-changing dungeon to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #40 Depths of Ascension
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows
Depths of Ascension is a turn-based, tile-based traditional roguelike set in a high fantasy world inspired by Sumeria and the early Bronze Age cultures. Explore the twisting corridors of the Maze of Madness and use magic, stealth, diplomacy, brute force, the Gods, anything, to reach the Ascension.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #41 Beyond the Bridge
72% 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 40.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, RPG 10%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #42 Kramora's Shadow
74% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 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 38% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #43 IGIGI: Cold Horizon
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uncultured Games
Windows
Explore procedurally generated alien worlds in a sci-fi roguelike adventure with distinctive HD-ASCII visuals. Gather samples, harvest strange materials, battle hostile lifeforms and machines, craft new gear, and uncover the mystery of your partner and the enigmatic IGIGI.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
- #44 Dungeon Croaker
71% 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 38% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelike 9.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #45 Descent from Arkov's Tower
70% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #46 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
72% matchVery Positive86% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.1 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 30.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Perma Death 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #47 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
70% 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 50.6% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 8.7%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #48 Theralite
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.7% ★, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%
- #49 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,206 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.6 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 34.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 9.6%, Roguelike 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #50 Alchemist's Alcove
67% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Nefarious Brew Games
Windows
Alchemist's Alcove is an Open World Traditional Roguelike where you craft unique spells and tools using the remains of your fallen enemies. Fight, Craft, Discover, and Die as you trudge forth through ancient lands and warring factions!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Crafting 12.3%, Roguelike 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Grid-Based Movement 7%
- #51 The Curse Of Yendor
71% matchVery Positive93% of 75 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 34.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.6%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Perma Death 9.1%
- #52 rogOut
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stasoun
Windows · Mac · Linux
rogOut is a cooperative turn-based ASCII extraction survival roguelike. Explore abandoned locations full of mysterious creatures, scavenge scarce high-tech loot, and uncover what happened to the world after the Dark Fold.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.7% ★, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelike 10.7%, Crafting 8.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #53 Rogue Fable IV
67% matchVery Positive94% of 243 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 32.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Perma Death 9.9%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #54 Dose Response
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Jumping
Windows · Linux
Dose Response is a roguelike game where you play an addict. Avoid the dangers threatening your mind and body while desperately looking for the next fix.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Perma Death 13.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #55 Of Mist and Shadows
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows · Linux
Cast powerful magic by actually writing the magical words in the right syntax, as you explore the Plane of Shadows in this complex and intriguing roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Perma Death 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #56 NOMAD-san
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZircoBoxCraft
Windows · Mac
This is a coffee-break roguelike. Can you claim the Crown of Victory on the 31st floor?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.3% ★, Perma Death 14.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #57 MidBoss
69% matchVery Positive86% of 277 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 60.5% ★, Roguelike 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%, Procedural Generation 4.9%, Perma Death 4.7%
- #58 Dawn of the Mexica
69% matchPositive84% of 32 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 31.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Perma Death 9.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #59 Dragonwake
66% match8 user reviews67% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
A solo old-school D&D-inspired ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, with race and class, spells, quests, dangerous dungeon crawls, and a primordial dragon stirring.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Perma Death 11%, Roguelike 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #60 Vulture for NetHack
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 198 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 50.3% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, RPG 7.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7%