- #1 Dungeons of Dredmor
97% matchVery Positive94% of 5,406 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 75.5% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Turn-Based 2.6%, RPG 2%, Perma Death 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same grid-based, turn-based combat and loot-heavy progression while adding a layer of humorous charm.
- #2 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
96% 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: Traditional Roguelike 66.3% ★, Roguelike 13.2%, Perma Death 4.4%, Turn-Based 4%, RPG 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished, accessible traditional roguelike experience that perfectly mirrors the simple yet deep dungeon-crawling loop of the seed game.
- #3 Dungeonmans
96% 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: Traditional Roguelike 78.9% ★, Roguelike 16.5%, RPG 1.7%, Turn-Based 1.5%, Loot 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a lighthearted, approachable take on the traditional roguelike formula with a strong emphasis on character growth and dungeon exploration.
- #4 Tales of Maj'Eyal
95% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 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 67.6% ★, Roguelike 13.9%, Perma Death 5.4%, Turn-Based 4.4%, RPG 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: While deeper in complexity, it remains a pillar of the traditional roguelike genre with excellent tactical turn-based combat.
- #5 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.3% ★, Roguelike 14.1%, Perma Death 4%, RPG 3.2%, Dungeon Crawler 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern traditional roguelike that excels at creating emergent, tactical dungeon-crawling scenarios on a grid.
- #6 Path of Achra
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63.7% ★, Roguelike 21.5%, Perma Death 5.5%, RPG 4.2%, Dungeon Crawler 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, deep character customization system within a classic turn-based, grid-based dungeon environment.
- #7 Rogue's Tale
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.8% ★, Roguelike 17.1%, RPG 2.1%, Turn-Based 1.1%, Indie 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, traditional roguelike that emphasizes the brutal, perma-death nature of dungeon exploration.
- #8 Cardinal Quest 2
92% matchVery Positive92% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Randomnine Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 61.7% ★, Roguelike 26.1%, RPG 8.7%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct spiritual sibling, focusing on fast-paced, turn-based dungeon crawling that respects the player's time.
- #9 Quest of Dungeons
91% 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 67.2% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Perma Death 5.1%, Turn-Based 4.1%, RPG 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, turn-based dungeon crawler that focuses on the core loop of fighting monsters and finding better gear.
- #10 MidBoss
91% 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 80.9% ★, Roguelike 11.3%, Turn-Based 1.6%, Perma Death 1.5%, RPG 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a clever twist on the genre where you can possess enemies, keeping the traditional turn-based feel while adding strategic variety.
- #11 Golden Krone Hotel
90% matchVery Positive95% of 332 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 70.9% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Perma Death 4.6%, Turn-Based 4%, Dungeon Crawler 2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a fast-paced, traditional roguelike experience with a unique vampire-human mechanic that keeps exploration fresh.
- #12 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: Traditional Roguelike 70.6% ★, Roguelike 13%, Turn-Based 4.2%, RPG 3.3%, Difficult 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: It blends 16-bit aesthetic charm with classic turn-based mechanics and a rewarding job system for character progression.
- #13 The Curse Of Yendor
89% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 68.1% ★, Roguelike 11.1%, Perma Death 4.2%, Turn-Based 3.7%, Hack and Slash 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic roguelikes that focuses on the essential elements of loot, monsters, and dungeon depth.
- #14 Desktop Dungeons
86% 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 55.3%, Traditional Roguelike 24.1% ★, Turn-Based 9.1%, RPG 5.5%, Difficult 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: It turns the dungeon-crawler experience into a tight, puzzle-like tactical challenge that is perfect for short play sessions.
- #15 Haque
88% 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: Traditional Roguelike 59.9% ★, Roguelike 29.2%, RPG 8%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie-focused traditional roguelike that captures a distinct, weird aesthetic while keeping the mechanics accessible.
- #16 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
87% 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: Traditional Roguelike 58.1% ★, Roguelike 17.1%, Turn-Based 5%, RPG 4.4%, Perma Death 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a comprehensive, traditional roguelike experience with a focus on deep RPG elements and procedural generation.
- #17 Jupiter Hell
85% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60% ★, Roguelike 30.3%, Turn-Based 4.5%, RPG 2.9%, Perma Death 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-octane take on the traditional roguelike that translates grid-based movement into a sci-fi setting.
- #18 Pixel Dungeon
86% 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 54%, RPG 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Dungeon Crawler 7.3%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: The original open-source classic that defined the modern accessible roguelike genre for many players.
- #19 OneBit Adventure
84% 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: Traditional Roguelike 67.5% ★, Roguelike 19.8%, RPG 4.5%, Dungeon Crawler 3.2%, Perma Death 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, turn-based roguelike that is easy to pick up and play while offering satisfying progression.
- #20 Deep Dungeons of Doom
84% 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: Roguelike 33%, RPG 32%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Casual 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It simplifies the dungeon-crawling experience into a fast, rhythmic combat loop that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #21 Crown Trick
82% matchVery Positive85% of 5,367 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 46.6%, Perma Death 15.1%, Turn-Based 12.1%, RPG 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features tactical, turn-based combat where the world moves only when you move, emphasizing careful positioning.
- #22 Diehard Dungeon
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Roguelike 67.7%, RPG 15.3%, Indie 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Dungeon Crawler 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that maintains the dungeon-crawling theme with a focus on loot and clearing rooms.
- #23 Forrader Hero
81% 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: Roguelike 46.1%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Perma Death 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, RPG 5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, grid-based game that focuses on the movement and positioning aspects of traditional roguelikes.
- #24 Kramora's Shadow
82% 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 69.1% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Turn-Based 4%, Perma Death 3.2%, RPG 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that stays true to the genre's roots with turn-based combat and a focus on survival.
- #25 NetHack: Legacy
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 86.5% ★, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 1.6%, Dungeon Crawler 0.8%, Indie 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tribute to the granddaddy of the genre, providing the ultimate traditional roguelike experience for those who want depth.
- #26 Catacomb Kids
79% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
Dev: FourbitFriday
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Indie 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Difficult 13.1%, 2D 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the high-stakes, loot-focused exploration feel of classic dungeon crawlers.
- #27 Dungeons of Edera
79% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.3%, RPG 23.6%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Indie 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dungeon-crawling experience with a focus on procedural generation and RPG character development.
- #28 Heroes of Loot
80% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Roguelike 42.9%, RPG 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Loot 8.9%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It leans into the 'hack-and-slash' aspect of the seed game with fast-paced, arcade-style dungeon exploration.
- #29 Hammerwatch
77% matchVery Positive89% of 6,496 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Roguelike 21%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%
- #30 One Way Heroics
77% matchVery Positive94% of 4,130 reviews2014
Dev: Smoking WOLFPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.3% ★, Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 5.6%, Turn-Based 4.5%, Dungeon Crawler 2.5%
- #31 Dungeon Journey
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 281 reviews2016
Dev: Carbomb SoftwarePub: Nova Dimension
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Fight your way through thousands floors of dungeons. Get precious treasures and slay undead creatures of hell to make your character stronger.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Casual 37.5%, Indie 17.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual indie dungeon crawler that focuses on the simple joy of exploring and gathering loot.
- #32 Rogue
76% matchVery Positive95% of 497 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 73.5% ★, Roguelike 14.7%, Perma Death 4.6%, RPG 2.4%, Dungeon Crawler 1.9%
- #33 Pereelous
75% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spin your way to victory in this slotmachine-driven dungeon crawler. Battle monsters, collect loot and unleash the power of the random reels !
Why similar: Roguelike 51.8%, RPG 20.8%, Perma Death 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #34 Slasher's Keep
76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,282 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Roguelike 45%, RPG 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #35 Luck & Loot
74% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: SMARTcreativePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Luck & Loot is a dice-building roguelike where you’ll craft and customize powerful dice, collect game-changing relics, and battle corrupted foes in brutal, turn-based combat across procedurally generated dungeons. Victory is earned in this unforgiving fight for survival.
Why similar: RPG 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Loot 19%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #36 Scarlett's Dungeon
78% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
Why similar: Roguelike 53.9%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Difficult 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on replayability and pixel-art aesthetics within a dungeon setting.
- #37 Delver
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,842 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Roguelike 45.3%, RPG 14.5%, Perma Death 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #38 Louma
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.
Why similar: Roguelike 64.3%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #39 Gloomgrave
73% matchVery Positive88% of 185 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Roguelike 44.7%, Perma Death 15.5%, RPG 14%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #40 The Excrawlers
73% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Difficult 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #41 Rift Wizard
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 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 57% ★, Roguelike 20.7%, Perma Death 7.5%, Turn-Based 6%, Dungeon Crawler 3.4%
- #42 Dungeon Souls
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Roguelike 45.4%, RPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
- #43 NETHER DUNGEONS
71% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Roguelike 59.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Difficult 12%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Loot 4.7%
- #44 Dungeon Mori
71% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: FilthyDrawingsPub: Updog Software
Windows
Explore Dungeons, find loot, customize your character and face monsters! A Dungeon Crawling adventure featuring a choice based exploration and visual character customization!
Why similar: RPG 44%, Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, 2D 3.8%, Fantasy 3.3%
- #45 Striving for Light
70% matchVery Positive80% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Roguelike 39.8%, Perma Death 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, RPG 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%
- #46 Darkblade Ascent
70% matchVery Positive82% of 536 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Roguelike 48.9%, RPG 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Loot 9.3%
- #47 Dungeon Looter
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Wappen Games
Windows
Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.
Why similar: Roguelike 54.2%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Loot 3.4%
- #48 Crypt of the Serpent King
72% matchVery Positive83% of 303 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: RPG 53.2%, Indie 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Singleplayer 4%
- #49 Hollow Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Roguelike 47.3%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, RPG 12.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%
- #50 bit Dungeon
70% matchVery Positive89% of 192 reviews2019
Dev: Kinto Games LLC
Windows
bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.
Why similar: RPG 71.9%, Indie 28.1%
- #51 Halls of Torment
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Roguelike 59.7%, RPG 13.7%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Fantasy 2%
- #52 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
69% 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: Traditional Roguelike 65.8% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, Perma Death 5.8%, Turn-Based 4.6%, RPG 3.6%
- #53 Dungeon Scavenger
69% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Vidama Software LLC
Windows
Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?
Why similar: Roguelike 54.6%, Turn-Based 19.4%, RPG 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, 2D 1.3%
- #54 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 571 reviews2016
Dev: Red Winter SoftwarePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dungelot: Shattered Lands takes you on an epic roguelike dungeon-crawler adventure to defeat zombie cows, splat giant evil mushrooms, and generally get back home in one piece. Deceptively simple, ever so addictive.
Why similar: Roguelike 49.7%, RPG 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Indie 9.3%, Loot 5.1%
- #55 Die in the Dungeon
63% matchVery Positive92% of 3,224 reviews2026
Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Roguelike 50.9%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #56 魔塔地牢
68% 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: Traditional Roguelike 63.2% ★, Roguelike 19.4%, RPG 6.6%, Perma Death 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #57 The Slormancer
64% matchVery Positive82% of 7,289 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, RPG 18.5%, Loot 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%
- #58 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
66% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Roguelike 57%, RPG 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #59 Dungeon Antiqua 2
64% matchVery Positive96% of 246 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: RPG 41.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Indie 7.9%
- #60 Dungeon Digger
66% matchVery Positive80% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Dungeon Digger is a roguelike game about a brave dwarf seeking legendary treasures. Descend deep underground, mine valuable minerals, craft upgraded gear, and battle spiders, golems, worms, and ghosts to become a cave hero!
Why similar: Roguelike 58.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Singleplayer 5%, 2D 3.4%