- #1 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
97% 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: Turn-Based 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, CRPG 13.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%, Party-Based RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most authentic modern experience of the classic Wizardry formula with deep, challenging dungeon-crawling mechanics.
- #2 Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
96% matchVery Positive81% of 221 reviews2021
Dev: EXPERIENCEPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, JRPG 20.7%, RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by genre experts, this game features a dark, atmospheric setting and tight, tactical turn-based combat.
- #3 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
95% 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: CRPG 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Old School 6.8%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This faithful remake of the genre's foundation provides the quintessential grid-based exploration experience.
- #4 Stranger of Sword City
96% matchMixed66% of 631 reviews2016
Dev: Experience Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Your flight crashes after passing through a mysterious portal. As the sole survivor, you awaken to an unfamiliar land lit by stars you’ve never seen. This land is Escario. Quickly marked as the Chosen One, the Stranger of Sword City, you must defend this place, and choose your allegiances carefully...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.6%, Turn-Based 19.9%, JRPG 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the gothic, high-stakes dungeon-crawling feel of Elminage with its punishing difficulty and character customization.
- #5 Etrian Odyssey HD
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,256 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.9%, RPG 10.6%, JRPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern grid-based dungeon crawling, featuring excellent map-making and challenging party management.
- #6 Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
94% 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: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Grid-Based Movement 15.5%, RPG 15.3%, JRPG 9.8%, Party-Based RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, traditional first-person dungeon crawler that stays true to the roots of the genre.
- #7 Might & Magic X - Legacy
93% 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: Turn-Based 34.7%, RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, CRPG 9.5%, Grid-Based Movement 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic spirit of grid-based exploration and party-based RPG progression in a fantasy setting.
- #8 Etrian Odyssey III HD
91% matchVery Positive90% of 686 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, RPG 10.2%, Grid-Based Movement 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces advanced party-building options and sub-classes that appeal to fans of Elminage's complex character systems.
- #9 Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
92% matchVery Positive80% of 1,404 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, JRPG 14.2%, Turn-Based 10.4%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique squad-based combat with a dark, gothic aesthetic that mirrors the tone of the seed game.
- #10 Etrian Odyssey II HD
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 341 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31%, JRPG 21.9%, RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Grid-Based Movement 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the core mechanics of the series with deeper class customization and more complex dungeon layouts.
- #11 Legend of Grimrock 2
90% 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 32.3%, Grid-Based Movement 25.8%, RPG 10.5%, Party-Based RPG 8.8%, First-Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides excellent grid-based movement and environmental puzzle-solving that rewards careful navigation.
- #12 Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society
89% matchVery Positive82% of 544 reviews2023
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
On the outskirts of town lies a mansion said to house the entrance to a maze overflowing with treasure. Do you wish to discover the magical mysteries hidden inside?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31%, JRPG 24.6%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep party management system and complex, multi-layered dungeon design.
- #13 Potato Flowers in Full Bloom
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 618 reviews2022
Dev: Pon Pon GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore an underground labyrinth in search of mythical seeds in this 3D dungeon crawler RPG! Leaving things to chance will prove fatal🌱Explore underground labyrinths, expanding your range of actions as you go🌿Light up the path, defeat those in front of you, grow stronger, and unravel the mysteries
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Turn-Based 10.2%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, tactical grid-based crawler that emphasizes resource management and careful party positioning.
- #14 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,179 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, JRPG 15.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, First-Person 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, accessible first-person dungeon crawler with deep party building and classic exploration.
- #15 Class of Heroes 2G: Remaster Edition
87% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: ZerodivPub: PQube
Windows
Are you ready to take on dark winding dungeons crawling with magic and monsters? Prepare yourself for a remastered classic dungeon crawler, full of exploration, combat, and endless opportunities.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, JRPG 26.4%, RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features extensive character building and classic dungeon-crawling loops that feel very similar to the Elminage series.
- #16 Paper Sorcerer
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 643 reviews2014
Dev: Ultra Runaway Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, CRPG 15.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, stylish aesthetic and challenging turn-based combat that rewards strategic planning.
- #17 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
86% matchVery Positive84% of 670 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Grid-Based Movement 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Old School 8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic grid-based movement with modern, fast-paced tactical combat.
- #18 The Bard's Tale Trilogy
84% 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: Dungeon Crawler 27.6%, Grid-Based Movement 21.1%, RPG 14.8%, Party-Based RPG 9.3%, Turn-Based 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the classic dungeon-crawling era that inspired many modern DRPG mechanics.
- #19 Wizardry 8
85% 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: Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, CRPG 12.6%, Turn-Based 12.1%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary title that perfected the party-based, first-person RPG formula with deep tactical combat.
- #20 Demon Lord Reincarnation
84% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows · Linux
Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, JRPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging RPG that focuses on party-based turn-based combat and dungeon exploration.
- #21 StarCrawlers
83% matchVery Positive84% of 896 reviews2017
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, CRPG 15.8%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Brings the grid-based dungeon-crawling formula into a sci-fi setting with unique class-based combat.
- #22 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 350 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 7.9%, First-Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: Faithful to the classic grid-based dungeon crawler style, focusing on exploration and trap navigation.
- #23 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
82% 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 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, CRPG 15.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Grid-Based Movement 12%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the genre with beautiful visuals and classic grid-based movement.
- #24 Infinite Adventures®
81% 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: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, Grid-Based Movement 15%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A massive, classic-style dungeon crawler with extensive character customization and party-based combat.
- #25 Mary Skelter: Nightmares
80% matchVery Positive84% of 575 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The "Jail" suddenly appeared a number of years ago, sinking the city deep into the ground. There, this impenetrable living prison 666 metres beneath the surface, held power over eerie creatures called "Marchens." Within the prison was a boy named Jack - living a life of suffering...
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, JRPG 13.6%, CRPG 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric DRPG with unique dungeon mechanics and a focus on party synergy.
- #26 Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
81% 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: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based 11.8%, RPG 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic that established many of the mechanics seen in modern DRPGs, including Elminage.
- #27 Mary Skelter 2
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 202 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
What must you sacrifice to escape fate? Find out in this nightmarish dungeon-crawling RPG! The Nightmare continues in Mary Skelter 2! In this fairy tale dungeon crawler, play as fairy tale-inspired characters and escape a living prison while indestructible Nightmares give chase in real time.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.4%, JRPG 26.8%, RPG 11.4%, First-Person 9.8%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the dark, gothic dungeon-crawling experience of its predecessor with improved systems.
- #28 THYSIASTERY
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 219 reviews2026
Dev: DIRGA
Windows · Linux
THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Grid-Based Movement 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, JRPG 10.4%
- #29 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
79% matchMixed69% of 629 reviews2017
Dev: Cleveland Mark BlakemorePub: Golden Era Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Grid-Based Movement 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 17%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An unapologetically old-school, massive dungeon-crawling experience for those who want maximum complexity.
- #30 Zanki Zero: Last Beginning
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 682 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore the ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world through the POV of eight protagonists as they fight for survival and search for meaning in their never-ending cycles of life and death.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.5%, Grid-Based Movement 24.2%, JRPG 19.1%, RPG 17%, First-Person 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique survival-focused DRPG that uses grid-based movement to create a tense exploration experience.
- #31 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
78% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Grid-Based Movement 17.7%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%, RPG 8.3%
- #32 Zavix Tower
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, CRPG 10.3%
- #33 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
73% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: CRPG 19.6%, Grid-Based Movement 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 13.5%, Old School 7.4%
- #34 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, CRPG 15.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%, RPG 10.9%
- #35 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
76% 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: Grid-Based Movement 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Turn-Based 16%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, RPG 10.6%
- #36 Vaporum
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,042 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Why similar: CRPG 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, First-Person 7.2%
- #37 Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 919 reviews2020
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Classic Roguelike Wanders Onto Steam! Adventure with Shiren the Wanderer and his sidekick Koppa, the talking ferret, through a world filled with cunning monsters, deadly traps and countless treasure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46.2%, Turn-Based 22.6%, RPG 19.7%, JRPG 7.1%, 2D 4.4%
- #38 Dungeon Antiqua 2
70% matchVery Positive96% of 223 reviews2026
Dev: Shiromofu FactoryPub: Shiromofu Factory
Windows · Mac
Relive the golden age of dungeon RPGs with Dungeon Antiqua 2! A retro 2D dungeon crawler bursting with SNES nostalgia. Hack, slash, and survive relentless side-view encounters! With 10 jobs and endless skill combos, forge the ultimate party and conquer the depths—if you dare!
Why similar: CRPG 27.3%, JRPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based 8.4%
- #39 Legend of Grimrock
73% matchVery Positive94% of 6,614 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 34.4%, Grid-Based Movement 22.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, RPG 11%, Old School 7.2%
- #40 Wizardry Variants Daphne
72% matchMixed56% of 3,310 reviews2025
Dev: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, CRPG 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, RPG 8.4%, First-Person 6.5%
- #41 Golden Krone Hotel
73% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Gothic 16.1% ★, CRPG 13.8%, Difficult 9.4%
- #42 エルミナージュORIGINAL ~闇の巫女と神々の指輪~
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: mebius.
Windows
Inheriting the fun of classic dungeon RPGs Eluminage ORIGINAL, a popular title that inherits the fun of classical dungeon RPG finally appeared on Steam. The hack-slash gameplay is challenging and and a high degree of freedom in character creation, Once you start playing, you won't be able to stop.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.4%, Dungeon Crawler 33.2%, RPG 22.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #43 Dungeonmans
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Grid-Based Movement 41%, Turn-Based 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy 5.2%
- #44 Crescent Tower
68% matchVery Positive91% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
Windows
Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Party-Based RPG 26%, RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Adventure 6.7%
- #45 Ludus Mortis
70% matchVery Positive90% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: 68k Studios
Windows · Linux
Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, CRPG 16.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #46 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
69% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.
Why similar: CRPG 17.6%, Grid-Based Movement 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%
- #47 Path of the Abyss
67% matchVery Positive94% of 638 reviews2025
Dev: Suzuki Suzuzou
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 16%, JRPG 14.2%, RPG 7.3%
- #48 DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS
71% matchMixed70% of 545 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!
Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Grid-Based Movement 25.5%, RPG 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #49 Lord of the Dark Castle
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 176 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 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, CRPG 18.1%, Gothic 12.6% ★, RPG 7%
- #50 Brány Skeldalu
66% 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: CRPG 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, RPG 12.5%, Old School 5.9%
- #51 Avadon 3: The Warborn
69% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: CRPG 20.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.6%, RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based 13%, Party-Based RPG 10.9%
- #52 Vaporum: Lockdown
68% matchVery Positive85% of 305 reviews2020
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.9%, Grid-Based Movement 26.2%, RPG 12%, CRPG 8.8%, Adventure 5.2%
- #53 Super Dungeon Tactics
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: Underbite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Super Dungeon® Tactics is a classic turn-based game featuring exciting, new gameplay mechanics. Along with traditional RPG characters making you feel right at home, the dynamic gameplay will keep you on your toes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #54 Darkest Dungeon®
65% matchVery Positive92% of 158,223 reviews2016
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #55 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
69% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 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: CRPG 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Old School 13.3%, Fantasy 8.8%, RPG 8.6%
- #56 SFD : Rogue TRPG
68% matchVery Positive87% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, RPG 13.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.7%
- #57 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
67% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Difficult 14%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, RPG 8.5%
- #58 Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World
65% matchVery Positive83% of 202 reviews2024
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
The dungeon is dangerous and deep, but with the right party, you can conquer every nook and cranny. Find loot, equip your party, and customize your classes to master the turn-based RPG combat in this old-school dungeon crawler!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, JRPG 15.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%