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  1. #1 Realm Keep
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Harry Mahal
    Windows

    Realm keep is a turn based tactical RPG where you build and defend your settlement. You lead your colonists, plan battles, explore distant dungeons and destroy them.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 37.1%, Base Building 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%

  2. #2 Cult of the Lamb
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 121,567 reviews2022
    Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 27.7%, Base Building 22.9%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Strategy 4.4%

  3. #3 Keykeeper
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VVW Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Keykeeper is an enthralling turn-based tactical roguelike, enriched with RPG elements. Embark on a journey through diverse floors and biomes, vanquish formidable foes, and level up to acquire new spells. As you delve deeper, you'll be able to loot the finest equipment to aid in your adventure.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelike 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%

  4. #4 Monster Mayhem
    95% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunarhellgames
    Windows

    Face the mayhem! Monster Mayhem is a fast-paced 2D rogue-like action game with a cartoon art style. Battle through progressively harder levels, unlock new heroes and skills, and survive waves of monsters to unlock the next stage!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Roguelike 25.6%, Top-Down 15.9%, Funny 6.6%, 2D 6.4%

  5. #5 Dark Inquisition
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hazard Game Dev
    Windows

    Dark Inquisition is an action RPG dungeon crawler where you play as Inquisitors, wielding forbidden arts to purge the land of unholy inhabitants. Embark on a perilous journey through procedurally generated dungeons, confronting formidable foes, and uncovering ancient prophecies.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Roguelike 18.8%, Top-Down 11.1%, Dark 7.8%

  6. #6 The Wratch's Den
    94% matchMostly Positive80% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A byte-sized Dungeon Keeping roguelike: dig out your lair, populate it with monsters and protect the Wratch from heroes come for easy prestige.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 30.1%, Base Building 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%

  7. #7 Mycelium
    93% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Cellar Bog
    Windows

    Enter the post-extinction world of Mycelium. With humans extinct, take control of a new, sentient species of fungi–Spores. Grow your Spore community, grant them powerful abilities, and battle against evolved insects in this Action Roguelite, Pet-Simulator game!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 46%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, Roguelike 18.6%, Action 4.4%, Cute 3.6%

  8. #8 WASD in the West
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Golden Gecko
    Windows

    WASD in the West is a roguelike where your reflexes and mind are essential. Join José, a bounty-hunting gecko, in a wild world full of dangers and rewards. Do you dare to face it?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 14.9%

  9. #9 Perseus
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oddly Interactive
    Windows

    Traverse dungeons and slay beasts in order to get closer to your goal: Medusa.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Roguelike 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Exploration 10.9%

  10. #10 Children of Mare
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Starfall Games
    Windows

    Venture into the host's mind and extracts all its fears to feed Mare. Build, explore, mine and conquer ruins to please the goddess of nightmares.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 37.9%, Base Building 21.6%, Dark 11.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Strategy 9.6%

  11. #11 Battle, Mushroom!
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 三问
    Windows

    构筑你的蘑菇军团,挑战25分钟快节奏肉鸽!在这款轻松休闲的2D策略游戏中,你需要通过巧妙的“D牌”来招募并养成独特蘑菇,组合强力技能与属性,打造无敌阵容,终结一切难关。快来打造属于你的传奇蘑菇组合吧!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.2%, Roguelike 29.4%, Strategy 8.3%, 2D 6.7%, Action 5.8%

  12. #12 Code-Knight
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SimonPub: Materia Sonus - Stefan Maier
    Windows

    Lightning-fast top-down roguelike! Dive into procedural dungeons, stack powerful items for devastating synergies, and outsmart relentless bosses. Precision, strategy, and skillful weapon combat are your keys to surviving and mastering each run.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelike 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 8.7%

  13. #13 Hero Fodder
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: One Hit Wonder StudioPub: One Hit Wonder
    Windows

    Hero Fodder pulls the player into the lives of the lower-level monsters; your Slimes, Goblins, Skeletons, and Giant Rats. after the heroes invade the monster’s castle and come out victorious, it’s now up to the weak monsters to fight back against the heroes and reclaim what was once theirs.

    Why similar: Roguelike 26.2%, Strategy 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, 2D 5.4%

  14. #14 Apocalypse Approaches
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ideo ame
    Windows

    Apocalypse Approaches is a fast-paced top-down roguelike where time is your health. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons and defeat enemies to regain lost time. Upgrade your kit with cogs, manipulate time, and survive as the clock constantly ticks down.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Roguelike 20.5%, Top-Down 14.5%, Dark 6.3%

  15. #15 No Gods of Men
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Long Tooth Llama
    Windows · Mac

    Rebuild a towering citadel, manage your disciples, and slash through waves of enemies in a hand-drawn world that combines roguelike metroidvania gameplay with base-building & colony management.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 36.2%, Base Building 20%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 8.6%

  16. #16 Maelslime
    86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: WinstonK
    Windows

    Maelslime is an actiony, arcadey, rouge likey, twin stick shooter sort of dealio. Squelch a bunch of slimes, survive a couple storms, and maybe enjoy some bonus game modes I threw in as a treat.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.7%, Roguelike 30.7%, Top-Down 20.6%, Action 11%, 2D 5%

  17. #17 Mini Crafty
    86% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2021
    Dev: V. Chuvilin
    Windows

    What will you create? The game combines Realism with Fantasy. Craft new territories. Combine magic and earthworms to create minions.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 31.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Roguelike 14.6%, Top-Down 10.1%

  18. #18 DeVILSTOPIA
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Myosotis
    Windows

    Devilstopia is a grid strategy battle roguelike inspired by retro classic games. Collect diverse skills, unleash creative combos, and overcome powerful foes. Unpredictable dangers await in a mysterious world.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelike 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%

  19. #19 Wastelander
    84% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2024
    Dev: Appstronaut Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Wastelander is a turn-based strategy game where you must survive and escape from a desolate planet ravaged by powerful storms. Build a colony from nothing, find and unlock unique buildings and re-activate powerful relics to protect yourself. Will you survive and get off the planet?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 34.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Roguelike 13.6%, Base Building 13.5%, Top-Down 10.2%

  20. #20 Piece Yourself Up
    83% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: blueblooy games
    Windows

    Slash and shoot enemies with spoons and use their parts to piece your broken body up! Survive in this 2D pixel-art top-down dungeon crawler game based on chronic mental and physical conditions.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Roguelike 19.2%, Top-Down 12.6%, Strategy 11.4%

  21. #21 Rogualik
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mateon
    Windows

    Rogualik is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you uncover dark, scary secrets of a surrealistic sweet-filled world. Use ridiculous makeshift kitchen weapons, upgrade your croissant with "Mise en place" assets and defeat all the crumbs that stand in your way!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelike 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Dark 9.7%, Surreal 9.4%

  22. #22 Dark Age Asunder
    81% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Plutonium Powered
    Windows · Linux

    Defend against relentless monsters, rebuild your home, and unlock powerful abilities in 'Dark Age Asunder.' Your journey to restore peace begins now—will you rise or fall to the darkness?

    Why similar: Base Building 34.3%, Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelike 18.8%, Dark 7.5%, 2D 5.9%

  23. #23 Bite the Crown
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nyra Games
    Windows · Mac

    In a world ruled by sugary tyrants, an unlikely hero rises from the shadows: Pom the Mold. Build your secret guild, gather rogue treats, lead the rebellion and battle through candy-coated chaos to topple the Candy Kingdom. The Sweet Revolution begins—bite back!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 36.9%, Base Building 23.3%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 14%, Cute 4.1%

  24. #24 Feluna Base
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LiberaByte
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A tiny base builder roguelite where the only enemy is time. Provide food and shelter for your growing outpost. Produce advanced resources for your home station. Discover the mysteries of Feluna with every new run.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 32.8%, Base Building 25%, Roguelike 14%, Strategy 9.9%, Top-Down 9.6%

  25. #25 Grim Survivor
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AbraxousStudiosPub: AbraxousStudios
    Windows · Mac

    Grim Survivor is a top-down roguelike 2D dark casual game where you try to survive waves of enemies and power-up your hero to try to climb a leaderboard! Choices are important and the hordes of enemies get bigger over time.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Roguelike 24.3%, Top-Down 14.4%, Dark 13.3%, Action 9.9%

  26. #26 Eclipse
    79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Blood Studies
    Windows · Mac

    A tense and challenging pixel art roguelike focused on Russian roulette mechanics and resource management.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Dark 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%

  27. #27 Dice Beauty: Roguelike Tactics
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
    Windows

    Dice Beauty is a turn-based tactical roguelike where battles are fought with dice and elemental strategy. Face beautiful elemental heroines, exploit strengths and weaknesses, manage risk, and survive unpredictable runs where smart decisions matter more than luck.

    Why similar: Roguelike 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23%, Strategy 17.3%, 2D 5.7%

  28. #28 Daydream Drifters
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: loloop
    Windows

    Dungeons, enemies, items — everything is randomly generated in this roguelike stealth horror. As events occur over time, hiding alone is not enough—you must be ready to fight. Explore three seamlessly connected random dungeons and survive the daydream. And when you awaken, what will you see…?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Strategy 18.6%, Dark 8.5%

  29. #29 ZrOth
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Geloz Games
    Windows

    Use your resources to capture locations in this management game. Each location will give you different resources and effects. Create your own build to gather as many resources as possible to pay ZrOth’s tribute, but be careful, he’s getting greedier and greedier.

    Why similar: Roguelike 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Top-Down 9.9%

  30. #30 Under Fairy Hill
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kyanite Heart
    Windows

    Under Fairy Hill is a rouge-like bullet hell where you travel from room to room, trying to find the heart of the rogue fairy mound. Spacetime distorts inside it and it is teeming with strange creatures, hellbent on turning you into their dinner.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Top-Down 12.4%, Action 5.4%

  31. #31 Chrono Flux
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Quadbyte
    Windows

    Chrono Flux is a rogue-like top down shooter with time switching mechanics. Equip two eras per run and switch mid combat to your advantage. Enemies outside their timeline become glitched and stronger as you fight enemies, and bosses in a procedurally generated dungeons.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelike 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action 8.6%

  32. #32 LoopiaLike
    75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Loopialike Games
    Windows

    Survival is just the beginning. LoopiaLike is an action roguelite bullet heaven where you unleash devastating spell combos against endless hordes. Master unique magic, forge game-breaking builds, and climb the global leaderboards in this unforgiving survivors-like experience.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelike 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action 8%

  33. #33 Astro Wars
    76% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: 26horses
    Windows

    Astro Wars is a Free Multiplayer Space Strategy Game. You start at the edge of the galaxy where you can build up, colonize and take over planets in competition with players from all over the world!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 48.7%, Strategy 20.5%, Base Building 17.1%, Exploration 8.7%, 2D 5%

  34. #34 Archer Hero
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Studio Alone
    Windows

    Play as the titular Archer Hero in this procedurally generated roguelike, as he sets off to climb the mysterious tower that suddenly appeared one day. Conquer the numerous floors, defeat the monsters that lurk in the shadows and solve the puzzles of this enigmatic tower.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Roguelike 18.9%, Dark 12.1%, Top-Down 11.8%

  35. #35 CRO
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cloenk
    Windows · Linux

    In this game you play as the little fellow we know as CRO, navigate through the void while collecting cool upgrades, synergies and fighting unique bosses along the way. Every room you enter will contain a different boss each with their own bullet hell patterns.

    Why similar: Roguelike 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Top-Down 15%, Surreal 8.8%

  36. #36 Vampirio
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Outfit7 LimitedPub: Outfit7 Neo Limited
    Windows

    Vampirio is a day/night roguelike where you build your village by day and defend it by night. Upgrade heroes, and fight monsters, undead, and dragons with run-changing skills as you push through missions and bosses.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Base Building 32.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action 5.9%

  37. #37 Samurai Ghost Revenge
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Retro Ghost Studio
    Windows

    Break the curse of the haunted grove in this action packed rogue-lite dungeon crawler.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelike 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Action 8.1%, 2D 4.1%

  38. #38 Trailblazers: Into the March
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StrangersPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows · Mac

    Embark on a thrilling adventure in this roguelite colony-sim strategy game. Command your Landship in tactical battles, care for a crew composed of all sorts of characters, shape your home, manage resources, and lead expeditions into the March. Discover what lies at its heart... and in yours.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 41.7%, Roguelike 19.2%, Base Building 14.8%, Strategy 10.5%, Top-Down 8.6%

  39. #39 The King's Follower
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Half Eaten Bread
    Windows

    The King was called and he needs protection to get through the grueling forest. That's where you come along! Equipped with your trusty enchanted weapon that gets stronger everytime it kills a bunch of enemies, journey through the depths of the forest to slay monsters while also protecting the King!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelike 23.4%, Strategy 18.3%, Top-Down 13.2%, Action 5.7%

  40. #40 Dungeon Potato
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Solanum Games
    Windows · Linux

    Ascend for the glory of the Potato God! Dungeon Potato combines dungeon crawling with a unique religion mechanic. Encounter random events, craft unique builds, and fight through waves of enemies. A high-stakes, top-down roguelike where your faith determines your survival.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelike 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Top-Down 12.2%, Action 5.2%

  41. #41 Roomli
    74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Light Bulb Engine
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to the maze of Roomli, the only objective is to move forward. Fight room after room and collecting the 120+ items and 50+ enemies with multiple variants of themselves. The game gets progressively harder which becomes troubling with your limited inventory.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelike 23.4%, Strategy 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Top-Down 10.7%

  42. #42 Halliwell's Garden
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Singulith
    Windows

    Build a thriving garden by day, survive monstrous hordes by night! Plant flowers to attract danger, unlock powerful upgrades, and defend your land in this vibrant roguelike with building, farming, and strategic chaos!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Roguelike 21.2%, Base Building 18.7%, Top-Down 12.5%, 2D 5.4%

  43. #43 Island Deck
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SheepGames
    Windows · Linux

    "Island Deck" is a turn-based strategy game combined with island construction. Build your island with the cards in your hand, gather resources, and complete various tasks assigned by the king.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 37.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Top-Down 9.5%

  44. #44 Kwyjibo Adventure
    71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: teitoku_lowliet
    Windows

    Kwyjibo Adventure is a 3D turn-based combat game where fight against bullies using a magic yo-yo. Play as Emily, a new kid at school, where you fend for yourself by doing awesome tricks and casting mystic spells with your yo-yo

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Roguelike 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Action 4.4%

  45. #45 Sylox
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moonz
    Windows

    Sylox is a short, minimalist base-building game with a touch of worker placement and strategic expansion. Assign workers to key tasks, unlock new buildings, expand, and defend your growing base against increasing enemy attacks.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 52.6%, Base Building 15.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Top-Down 10.6%, 2D 4.4%

  46. #46 Compact Colonies
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: TunawareDevsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    Compact Colonies is a survival base-builder with roguelike elements, where every tile counts. Manage scarce resources, grow a tiny settlement, and keep your people fed, faithful, and defended in a finite world full of strategic trade-offs.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 47.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Base Building 12.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Nature 7.1%

  47. #47 Daily Dungeon Club
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Brit Gardner
    Windows

    Crawl a new dungeon every day, competing against the world in this bite-sized turn-based strategy game. Start fresh each run and use your wits and strategic shop rolling to score as many points as you can.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Strategy 27.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, 2D 6.5%

  48. #48 The Hell Inside
    69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: GingersoftGames
    Windows

    An action roguelike about escaping familiar places. Use your book to survive hordes of enemies and add new pages to the book to change how it works. Escape The Hell Inside.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelike 25.2%, Dark 17.1%, Surreal 14.8%, Action 9.3%

  49. #49 Nuclear Crawler
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alex Sk Game Studio
    Windows

    Build a massive Ice Crawler powered by a nuclear power plant on a distant planet where you need to generate energy to survive and rescue other survivors. Your crawler base can accommodate dozens of survivors and have dozens of floors. Learn how to build a nuclear power plant to survive.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 47.3%, Base Building 31.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Exploration 7.3%, Action 2.1%

  50. #50 Dark & Quispy
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Onyx Clad Games
    Windows

    A Fantasy Rogue-Like game with Paper thin graphics. Cut through waves of enemies and collect their souls to increase your power! Encounter a variety of enemies and events as you make your way through the DARK.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Roguelike 24%, Top-Down 15.9%, Strategy 14.3%, 2D 5.9%

  51. #51 One and Done
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MYMEStudioPub: Gonggamore Contents
    Windows

    One and Done must use four different weapons to navigate the labyrinth and battle monsters on each floor. Use the constantly changing weapons wisely to engage in strategic combat.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Top-Down 17.5%, Dark 17.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%

  52. #52 Drill Core
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 2,264 reviews2025
    Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining in Drill Core! Drill to the heart of planets while managing workers, researching cutting-edge tech, and fortifying against alien attacks. Will you prioritize efficiency and risk your workers' safety, or focus on defense for survival?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 39.8%, Base Building 18.9%, Roguelike 16%, Strategy 11.2%, Exploration 7.5%

  53. #53 Rogue Resonance
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Joytocling Games
    Windows

    Hack and slash through hordes of enemies and formidable bosses. Enhance your abilities with each skill pickup, augmenting your dash, melee combos, and powerful spells as you grow stronger. Uncover the mysteries of this captivating 3D top-down action-packed roguelike adventure.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelike 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Top-Down 12.6%, Action 5.4%

  54. #54 The King's Cards
    72% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Garrett PowellPub: Perish Productions
    Windows

    A deckbuilding roguelike where you use and collect cards, explore 3 mysterious areas, and battle monsters. Collect powerful area-specific cards to deal massive damage to your opponents, and see if you can find your way through each level

    Why similar: Roguelike 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Top-Down 10.8%

  55. #55 Embark
    70% matchMixed61% of 386 reviews2019
    Dev: Overly Complicated Games
    Windows

    Inspired by the deep simulation of Dwarf Fortress, the open world survival of Minecraft, and the social interactions of The Sims. Embark is a colony management game with a focus on complex simulation in a huge living 3D world.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 63.5%, Base Building 26.1%, Strategy 10.4%

  56. #56 Tree of Dreams
    69% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: BHPG
    Windows

    You rush into the heart of dangerous lands, where every step can be your last. In this world, countless enemies, deadly traps, mysterious dungeons and, of course, treasures await you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Dungeon Crawler 28.4%, Exploration 14.2%, Dark 11.6%, 2D 6.1%

  57. #57 Error 259
    67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Lucius BraunsteinPub: Stefano_Gaming
    Windows · Linux

    Fight your way through a large variety of rooms, enemies, and bosses. Collect unique items each floor, developing your stats and creating interesting item combos with terrifyingly powerful synergies! Play to enjoy the rush, or piece together the story through the various endings and hidden messages!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 21.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Top-Down 12%, Nature 6.7%

  58. #58 Keziah's Realm
    65% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Bonny Studios
    Windows

    Forage, craft, fight, form clans, and expand your settlements in a dynamic, ever-changing ecosystem. Keziah’s Realm offers a unique gaming experience where you must survive in a rich, procedurally generated world, alongside intelligent NPCs who possess abilities equal to those of the player.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 43.2%, Roguelike 15%, Base Building 14.8%, Top-Down 10.8%, Exploration 7.9%

  59. #59 ChocoDIE
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fungus Hare
    Windows

    The candy world is flooded with a ​​blood sea: the inhabitants began to rot and merge into monsters. Seize power amidst this madness! But keep in mind: in this roguelike, you cannot fight! Only four of your minions will protect their monarch from death, circling around him and destroying enemies.

    Why similar: Base Building 23.8%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelike 19%, Top-Down 12.6%, Dark 11.2%

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