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  1. #1 Eye of Khaos
    97% 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 33.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Perma Death 7.2%, Turn-Based 7%

  2. #2 Kramora's Shadow
    96% 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 32.6%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%, Perma Death 8.2%

  3. #3 Terra Randoma
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 163 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 27.5%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Perma Death 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

  4. #4 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
    Dev: Netcore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 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 33.7%, Perma Death 14.5%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Difficult 9.8%

  5. #5 Dose Response
    94% 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 34.1%, Perma Death 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Roguelike 7%

  6. #6 Jupiter Hell Classic
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 208 reviews2025
    Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
    Windows

    Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.8%, Perma Death 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Procedural Generation 8.2%

  7. #7 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
    93% 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: Traditional Roguelike 30.1%, Perma Death 12.8%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Difficult 8.5%

  8. #8 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 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 16.2%, Perma Death 14.7%, Turn-Based 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%

  9. #9 Zorbus
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
    Dev: Zorbus
    Windows

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Perma Death 11%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%, Procedural Generation 8.1%

  10. #10 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
    Dev: Shattered Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 31.4%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Perma Death 11.3%, Difficult 7.3%

  11. #11 Hexagon Soup
    90% matchNo user reviews
    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 32.9%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%, Perma Death 10.2%

  12. #12 Rogue Titan
    89% 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 32.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Perma Death 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%

  13. #13 Dawn of the Mexica
    89% 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 28.3%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Perma Death 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Grid-Based Movement 8.2%

  14. #14 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,595 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 34.5%, Perma Death 12.4%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Difficult 8.2%

  15. #15 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
    87% 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 37.1%, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Roguelike 8.1%

  16. #16 Grix: The Dragon Tower
    86% 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 30.9%, Perma Death 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Procedural Generation 8.5%

  17. #17 Ricave
    86% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogueatic Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ricave is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler roguelike. Target enemy limbs, weaponize traps and spells to survive ever-changing dungeons, and rewind time. Follow cryptic guidance, piece together your past, aid other trapped souls, and outwit the Demon.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 18.3%, Perma Death 12.5%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11%, Dungeon Crawler 11%

  18. #18 Rogue Fable IV
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 218 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 30.6%, Perma Death 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Difficult 8.9%

  19. #19 Sproggiwood
    85% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
    Dev: Freehold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 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 29.7%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Grid-Based Movement 14.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 5.8%

  20. #20 Dungeon of Rikka
    83% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
    Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
    Windows · Linux

    Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.9%, Perma Death 12.5%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%

  21. #21 Hieroglyphika
    84% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
    Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 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 49.3%, Turn-Based 12%, Roguelike 7.9%, Perma Death 7.5%, Difficult 6.7%

  22. #22 Blood & Chaos
    82% 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 32.5%, Perma Death 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Difficult 8.8%

  23. #23 Quest of Dungeons
    82% 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 29%, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%

  24. #24 Beast Dungeon
    81% 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 36.1%, Perma Death 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.9%

  25. #25 Monster Lily
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Kasha Club
    Windows · Linux

    A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1%, Perma Death 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Turn-Based 9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%

  26. #26 Golden Krone Hotel
    81% 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: Traditional Roguelike 35.3%, Perma Death 12.3%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Difficult 7.4%

  27. #27 The Doors of Trithius
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
    Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 35.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Difficult 8.6%

  28. #28 Descent from Arkov's Tower
    79% 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 38.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Roguelike 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%

  29. #29 Path of Achra
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
    Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 29.9%, Perma Death 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Roguelike 10.9%

  30. #30 Hollows Of Rogue
    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: r618
    Windows

    "Rogue - but better" - a traditional roguelike modernized for current era - descent into deadly dungeon, defeat (or avoid) its inhabitants using loot you find and escape with legendary Amulet of Yendor which started it all

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.1%, Perma Death 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

  31. #31 Xenomarine
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 63 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 54.1%, Roguelike 11.2%, Perma Death 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%, Procedural Generation 7%

  32. #32 Asterogue
    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Perma Death 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%

  33. #33 Nascentiar
    77% 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 44%, Perma Death 17.3%, Roguelike 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%, Procedural Generation 6.4%

  34. #34 Dungeon Croaker
    76% 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 37.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Roguelike 7.3%, Procedural Generation 7.2%

  35. #35 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
    75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: ChillCash
    Windows

    Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.6%, Perma Death 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

  36. #36 GnollHack
    74% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
    Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
    Windows

    The modern way to play NetHack

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 9.4%, Roguelike 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%

  37. #37 Babel of Ystilia
    73% matchPositive100% of 24 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 37.8%, Grid-Based Movement 13.4%, Perma Death 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Roguelike 10.3%

  38. #38 The Curse Of Yendor
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 74 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 34.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Perma Death 11.4%, Procedural Generation 8.4%

  39. #39 MidBoss
    74% 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 59.2%, Roguelike 8.8%, Turn-Based 7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%, Perma Death 5.8%

  40. #40 Absorber: Absorb Adapt Survive
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Martin Edmaier
    Windows · Mac

    Consume enemies. Steal their powers. Survive the grid. A hardcore tactical roguelike on a 7×7 corrupted mainframe with 60+ synergistic programs. Permadeath. No mercy. Adapt or die.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.2%, Perma Death 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%

  41. #41 Once upon a Dungeon
    73% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
    Dev: Koto Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Perma Death 10.5%, Difficult 8.9%

  42. #42 DA_RL
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
    Windows

    DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%

  43. #43 Dungeons of Dredmor
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 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 54.6%, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Perma Death 6.8%

  44. #44 Amulet of Iovar
    71% matchMixed69% 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 50.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 5.1%

  45. #45 Beyond the Bridge
    70% 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 40.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelike 10.9%, RPG 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

  46. #46 Conqueror Of Time
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Ken LoudonPub: PIE Studios
    Windows

    Conqueror Of Time is a traditional dungeon crawl rogue game with a time travel theme. Choose a character from different time periods and fight your way through dungeons using various items from different times and spaces. Use time travel abilities to fight alongside your past or future self.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Perma Death 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Roguelike 9.5%

  47. #47 Coin Operated Carnage
    71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Daniel Heilmeier
    Windows

    Coin Operated Carnage is a single-player rogue-like complemented by a unique tactical fight mode. Lead up to three lovable heroes at a time through tile-based adventures composed of hundreds of unique unlockable game elements interacting with each other.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30%, Perma Death 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%

  48. #48 I Am Overburdened
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 155 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 34.4%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Perma Death 10.9%, Roguelike 9%

  49. #49 Rogue
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 489 reviews2020
    Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    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 43.8%, Perma Death 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Roguelike 9.3%

  50. #50 Tangledeep
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,458 reviews2018
    Dev: Impact Gameworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 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 32.9%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Difficult 8.9%

  51. #51 Forrader Hero
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
    Dev: VidyGames
    Windows

    Forrader Hero – turn-based game with roguelike elements where heroes can’t step back and must fight through the end to save their soul in ‘Forgotten Proto.World’ fighting hordes of monsters, undead creatures, and their overlords.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 15.6%, Grid-Based Movement 14.2%, Perma Death 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.4%

  52. #52 Rogue Fable III
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 729 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 66.4%, Roguelike 7.5%, Turn-Based 5.6%, Dungeon Crawler 5.5%, Procedural Generation 3.6%

  53. #53 Ad Iterum
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ad Iterum is a turn-based top-down 2D roguelike set in a decaying, ever-shifting world. Flesh is fragile, but you can hack it. Enhance your body, embrace mutations, or form ancient blood pacts. Descend into the depths, scavenge what’s left of humanity, and crawl back...if you can. Kill. Die. Repeat.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.4%, Perma Death 18%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

  54. #54 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 40.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%

  55. #55 Vulture for NetHack
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
    Dev: DarkArts Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Perma Death 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%

  56. #56 Sword of Fargoal
    67% 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 41.1%, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Procedural Generation 6.9%

  57. #57 Cogmind
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
    Dev: Grid Sage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 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 43.4%, Turn-Based 11.1%, Perma Death 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Difficult 7.6%

  58. #58 My Cousin the Rogue
    67% 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 45.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Roguelike 9.1%, Perma Death 8.2%

  59. #59 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
    66% 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 53.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Procedural Generation 6.8%, RPG 6%

  60. #60 Rift Wizard
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 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 22.5%, Perma Death 16%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%

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