- #1 Desktop Dungeons
97% matchVery Positive84% of 2,347 reviews2023
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.
Why similar: Roguelike 78.8%, RPG 16.4%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core philosophy of treating dungeon exploration as a tight, turn-based puzzle where every move counts.
- #2 DungeonUp
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 512 reviews2015
Dev: Clewcat GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.
Why similar: Roguelike 55.4%, Strategy 29%, Indie 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the simple, puzzle-like dungeon crawling experience of Famaze with a focus on clearing floors efficiently.
- #3 Runestone Keeper
96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 43.1%, RPG 24.2%, Strategy 18%, Casual 8%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends traditional roguelike elements with grid-based puzzle mechanics similar to the Famaze experience.
- #4 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,045 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 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: Roguelike 54.5%, RPG 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for accessible, grid-based, retro-styled roguelikes that emphasize strategic positioning.
- #5 DemonCrawl
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,322 reviews2019
Dev: Therefore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 46.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
DemonCrawl is a puzzle roguelite that combines the addicting gameplay of Minesweeper with hundreds of unique items, stages, and abilities!
Why similar: Roguelike 32.3%, RPG 27.2%, Strategy 18.2%, Indie 9.6%, Retro 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully combines Minesweeper-style puzzle mechanics with deep roguelike progression and strategy.
- #6 Deep Dungeons of Doom
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 761 reviews2014
Dev: Bossa Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.
Why similar: RPG 44.8%, Roguelike 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Casual 15.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: It matches the retro aesthetic and simple, punchy combat loop that makes Famaze so approachable.
- #7 10,000,000
93% matchVery Positive90% of 2,361 reviews2013
Dev: EightyEightGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game
Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Indie 15.9%, Casual 13.3%, Roguelike 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a fast-paced, addictive puzzle-roguelite loop that keeps the player constantly engaged.
- #8 Rogue Fable III
91% matchVery Positive93% of 733 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.
Why similar: Roguelike 58.9%, RPG 19.2%, Strategy 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible, retro-styled traditional roguelike that focuses on exploration and tactical decision-making.
- #9 Haque
92% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: Roguelike 49%, RPG 28%, Strategy 15.1%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique retro aesthetic combined with turn-based strategy that feels very much in the spirit of Famaze.
- #10 Lord Ambermaze: Prologue
91% matchVery Positive96% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Potata CompanyPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Lord Amber maze: Prologue is a free entry to a turn-based dungeon-crawler set in a labyrinth of frozen time. Plan each move carefully, battle quirky monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, one dungeon at a time.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Strategy 20.6%, Retro 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses heavily on the puzzle-dungeon aspect, requiring careful movement to survive encounters.
- #11 Quest of Dungeons
90% 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: Roguelike 51.5%, RPG 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Casual 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based dungeon crawler that features a similar retro look and straightforward, challenging gameplay.
- #12 Dungeon Wizards
89% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
Windows
Dungeon Wizards combines classic Rogue-Lite and colorful Match3 with adventurous Roleplay elements. Venture on your very own journey, collect and combine rare relics with powerful spells and face loads of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Roguelike 36.2%, RPG 30%, Strategy 17.7%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with dungeon crawling to create a satisfying strategic experience.
- #13 Tangledeep
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,471 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Roguelike 57.7%, RPG 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent modern take on the mystery dungeon genre that offers deep character customization and strategic combat.
- #14 OneBit Adventure
86% matchVery Positive87% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Roguelike 51.9%, RPG 24.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Casual 6.3%, Retro 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, addictive turn-based dungeon crawler that captures the retro charm of the seed game.
- #15 Fantasy of Expedition
87% matchVery Positive80% of 687 reviews2020
Dev: LW.C
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Fantasy of Expedition is a Roguelike Strategy Adventure Game where players lead their own army on an expedition mandated by the Heavens. Be careful what choices you make on our randomized maps! Recruit, purchase, and gather relics to win battles and solve events. Your destiny awaits!
Why similar: Roguelike 35%, RPG 26.5%, Strategy 15.2%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused roguelike adventure that emphasizes party composition and tactical map movement.
- #16 Crypt of the NecroDancer
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,306 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Why similar: Roguelike 68%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, RPG 10.3%, Indie 6.5%, Retro 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a rhythmic puzzle layer to the grid-based exploration that feels like a natural evolution of the Famaze formula.
- #17 Gumballs & Dungeons
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,794 reviews2025
Dev: QcplayPub: UltraPlayers
Windows
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!
Why similar: Roguelike 49.7%, RPG 27.8%, Strategy 15.2%, Casual 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy mystery dungeon game that rewards players for clever use of abilities and items.
- #18 Emberlight
85% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Quarter Onion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Strategy 23.7%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 12.6%, Retro 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that emphasizes class-based strategy and dungeon exploration with a distinct retro feel.
- #19 Card Quest
84% matchVery Positive86% of 375 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Roguelike 38.6%, RPG 22.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The strategic card-based combat functions like a complex puzzle, rewarding players for smart tactical choices.
- #20 Dwarves & Dungeons
83% matchMixed67% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: ColorfulMaxtrixPub: Hawthorn Games
Windows · Mac
Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!
Why similar: Roguelike 45.3%, RPG 26.2%, Strategy 17.4%, Casual 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: It integrates match-3 puzzle mechanics directly into a dungeon crawler, mirroring the puzzle-roguelike hybrid style.
- #21 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
81% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Roguelike 54.7%, RPG 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that focuses on exploration and character growth in a classic fantasy setting.
- #22 Instant Dungeon!
82% matchVery Positive87% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: With The Love StudiosPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
Why similar: Roguelike 49.6%, Indie 28%, Retro 22.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style dungeon crawler that keeps the action moving quickly.
- #23 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
80% matchVery Positive85% of 13,994 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Why similar: Roguelike 51.6%, RPG 18.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It blends strategic dungeon management with roguelike exploration, offering a deeper layer of tactical depth.
- #24 RetroMaze
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,576 reviews2018
Dev: Durven Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A relaxing Retrowave stylized maze game that increases the difficulty as you progress through the levels. RetroMaze has 30 levels and a beautiful visual concept, as well as an exciting soundtrack.
Why similar: Retro 38.3%, Casual 30.7%, Indie 24.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, puzzle-focused maze exploration game that aligns with the casual, retro aesthetic of Famaze.
- #25 Pixel Dungeon
81% matchVery Positive89% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Roguelike 51%, RPG 25%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Indie 5.9%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive accessible, grid-based roguelike that captures the essence of dungeon exploration perfectly.
- #26 Barony
78% matchVery Positive91% of 14,919 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Roguelike 56.9%, RPG 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Dungeon crawling with a focus on retro-style exploration and emergent gameplay mechanics.
- #27 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
79% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!
Why similar: Roguelike 55.7%, RPG 27.5%, Strategy 16.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, challenging roguelike experience that rewards careful planning and resource management.
- #28 Dungeons & Jewels
77% matchVery Positive91% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
Roguelike twist on tile-matching puzzle games. Collect relics. Learn spells. Unlock new equipment. Fight bosses and monsters. Use your abilities by matching tiles, creating combos, and solving puzzles!
Why similar: Roguelike 29.8%, RPG 28.1%, Strategy 20.7%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 8%
- #29 魔塔地牢
78% matchMixed68% of 216 reviews2021
Dev: Zeros
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG
Why similar: Roguelike 34.3%, RPG 24.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 9.7%
- #30 拾取宝石后意外觉醒了复制魔王力量的逆天技能
73% matchVery Positive89% of 153 reviews2026
Dev: zeros
Windows
结合策略与随机性的魔塔like+肉鸽lite游戏。玩家将操控角色妖狐,魅惑&幻化各个NPC,利用复制敌人攻击力的独特技能与其他特殊技能,击败各个强敌,挑战魔王。
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Strategy 24.2%, Roguelike 15.3%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #31 aMAZE Classic
76% matchVery Positive81% of 318 reviews2018
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
aMAZE Classic is a straightforward and surprisingly - difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with abstraction art and calm soundtrack.
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Retro 42.8%, Singleplayer 10.3%
- #32 aMAZE Dark Times
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
aMAZE Dark Times is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with cool soundtrack and timer!
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Retro 37.9%, Singleplayer 9.4%
- #33 Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 595 reviews2015
Dev: The BitfatherPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!
Why similar: Roguelike 37.8%, RPG 36%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Indie 8.7%, Retro 4.4%
- #34 DragonFangZ - The Rose & Dungeon of Time
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 178 reviews2018
Dev: Toydea Inc.
Windows · Mac
Test your wits and courage against a dungeon packed with mystery, monsters and fangs where the rules of the rogue-like are not always obeyed!
Why similar: Roguelike 43%, RPG 31.4%, Strategy 16.5%, Indie 9.1%
- #35 FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
71% matchVery Positive93% of 737 reviews2024
Dev: ginolaboPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Fairy Tail: Dungeons is a deck-building rogue-lite featuring characters from the Fairy Tail series. Collect Magic Cards based on moves from the series to build your own unique deck and take down powerful monsters as you head for the dungeon depths!
Why similar: Roguelike 46.4%, RPG 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Indie 10.1%, Strategy 7.7%
- #36 Dungeons of Aether
72% matchVery Positive83% of 647 reviews2023
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.3%, Strategy 22.7%, RPG 20%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Indie 6.4%
- #37 Overture
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Roguelike 34.9%, RPG 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 9%, Strategy 7.9%
- #38 Dungeon Mage
71% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: RPG 63.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Retro 12%
- #39 aMAZE 3D
75% matchMixed57% of 145 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%
This is a continuation of the fascinating game aMAZE. Now in 3D!
Why similar: Retro 40.4%, Casual 29.5%, Indie 20.8%, Singleplayer 9.3%
- #40 rooMaze
74% matchMixed60% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: ChairKillingPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
rooMaze is a first person hardcore roguelike with voxel graphics and procedurally generated levels! All of this is powered by Unreal Engine 4. Don't let acute-angled cubes deceive you as behind a simple visual style lies the all-consuming hardcore.
Why similar: RPG 75.2%, Indie 24.8%
- #41 Crawl Tactics
70% matchVery Positive92% of 209 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Roguelike 29.6%, RPG 27.5%, Strategy 16.1%, Casual 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #42 Fantasy Tales Online
73% matchMixed69% of 463 reviews2016
Dev: Cold Tea StudioPub: NA
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Fantasy Tales Online is a retro MMORPG where you must form parties, collect gear, fight through dungeons and defeat bosses. Featuring puzzles, a rich item system and complex encounters. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill grindfest MMO title!
Why similar: RPG 63.1%, Indie 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 10.5%
- #43 Rogue Fable IV
69% matchVery Positive94% of 226 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: Roguelike 58.8%, RPG 21.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #44 Gambonanza
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,254 reviews2026
Dev: BlukuléléPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings and discover new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess!
Why similar: Roguelike 48.7%, Strategy 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Retro 11.3%, Casual 9%
- #45 aMAZE Double
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 181 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
aMAZE Double is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with portal and gem's
Why similar: Retro 28.3%, Strategy 28.1%, Casual 19.2%, Indie 17.6%, Singleplayer 6.8%
- #46 Automaton Kingdom
71% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Trail Studio
Windows
2D turn-based puzzle game with a medieval setting and two game phases. Allied and enemy characters will behave automatically after setting them up in the edit phase. you can see the outcome of the different iterations of the level in the game phase.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.9%, Strategy 27.7%, Indie 17.8%, Casual 16.7%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #47 Soda Dungeon
70% matchVery Positive94% of 6,289 reviews2017
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Why similar: RPG 53.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Casual 13.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Indie 4%
- #48 aMAZE Untouchable
72% matchMixed56% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
aMAZE Untouchable is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with calm soundtrack.
Why similar: Roguelike 48.2%, Strategy 17.6%, Retro 14.3%, Casual 8.7%, Indie 8.4%
- #49 MAZE LORD
69% matchMostly Positive87% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become the part of the legend and save the stolen princess!
Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Indie 26.3%, Casual 11.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #50 Kaamos: Puzzle Roguelike
66% matchVery Positive84% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Pepperbox StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Kaamos is a bite-sized turn-based puzzle roguelike where battles are fought by matching tiles on a grid with looping rows and columns. Build your character and deck of tiles by looting equipment from your foes. Traverse a dark medieval world where the Sun went down and never rose again.
Why similar: Roguelike 52.8%, RPG 22.3%, Strategy 13.2%, Retro 10%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #51 Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,410 reviews2014
Dev: Crystal Shard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Retro 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 4%
- #52 Blocky Dungeon
67% matchVery Positive86% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: SquareAnon
Windows
A weird mix of block-placing puzzle and roguelike, where you build a dungeon and explore it at the same time! Defeat enemies, clear lines and collect loot. Explore the different dungeons, complete quests and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Roguelike 71.3%, RPG 25.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #53 Lost In Fantaland
65% matchVery Positive86% of 672 reviews2024
Dev: Supernature StudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lost in Fantaland is a Roguelite game with deck-building at its core, deeply integrated with board-game strategy mechanics. You will choose one of six unique characters and embark on a randomly generated adventure. Use your creativity to build your deck, and uncover the secrets of this world!
Why similar: RPG 37.9%, Strategy 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Indie 11.6%
- #54 aMAZE
68% matchVery Positive81% of 872 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
aMaze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.
Why similar: Strategy 28.2%, Casual 23.8%, Retro 22.6%, Indie 18.2%, Singleplayer 7.2%
- #55 Dungeonmans
67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,217 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.
Why similar: Roguelike 74.9%, RPG 15.8%, Strategy 5.4%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #56 Paper Dungeons
70% matchMixed52% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Stephane ValverdePub: Agent Mega
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board-game boosted by online content. With the ability to create and share online your own levels, you're up for an infinite replay value! The game is visualized as a classic tabletop board-game with dice and tokens, and has 4 game modes: Boardgame, Campaign, Puzzle and Rogue.
Why similar: Roguelike 43.9%, RPG 42.5%, Indie 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #57 Dice Legends
64% matchVery Positive80% of 256 reviews2025
Dev: Big Bite GamesPub: Ad Luna
Windows
Dice Legends is a roguelike deckbuilder with RPG elements in which you become one of 3 heroes, use unique dice to activate cards, and unleash lethal combos to defeat hordes of enemies. Explore the world, collect epic loot, and uncover the mystery of the Last Human — the mage who changed the world!
Why similar: Roguelike 60.9%, RPG 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #58 CiniCross
62% matchVery Positive87% of 398 reviews2026
Dev: Hydrobates
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
CiniCross is a dark fantasy roguelite where nonogram puzzles meet dungeon crawling. Solve increasingly complex puzzles, choose your path through a branching dungeon, and bend the rules using powerful artifacts. Each room is a puzzle. Each boss, a deadly challenge.
Why similar: Roguelike 56.9%, Strategy 17.2%, Casual 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Retro 5.3%