- #1 Wildermyth
97% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.8%, Strategy 18.6%, RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features procedural storytelling where characters age, form relationships, and pass on their legacy through generations.
- #2 Crusader Kings III
96% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: 4X 40.7% ★, Strategy 30%, RPG 13.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Sandbox 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the deepest dynasty management experience, where you play as successive generations of a family to secure your legacy.
- #3 King of Dragon Pass
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 550 reviews2015
Dev: A SharpPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, RPG 27.5%, Difficult 10.6%, Fantasy 8.1%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic game centered on managing a clan over generations through strategic decision-making and mythic storytelling.
- #4 The Banner Saga
94% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Strategy 24.5%, RPG 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based 18%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the weight of leadership and the long-term consequences of your choices as you guide a caravan through a dying world.
- #5 Hero Generations: ReGen
95% matchMixed60% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An innovative Roguelike / 4X Strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, and raise a child before you die to build a great legacy. ReGen is an amazing complete remake, redesigned, re-imagined, and packed with 100s of new features.
Why similar: 4X 38.4% ★, Roguelike 15.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The direct follow-up that refines the original's generational mechanics and 4X strategy elements.
- #6 Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind
94% matchVery Positive82% of 476 reviews2019
Dev: A SharpPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Life between myths. Lead the Riders clan into legend or obscurity as you explore an ancient world. Plan ahead as you navigate this challenging storybook strategy game, immersing you in the land of old gods and magic also seen in King of Dragon Pass.
Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Simulation 14.9%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to King of Dragon Pass that focuses on clan survival and generational growth in a rich fantasy setting.
- #7 Caves of Qud
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Roguelike 32.6%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Open World 19.5%, RPG 14.8%, Difficult 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, procedurally generated world that rewards long-term planning and exploration in a unique sci-fi setting.
- #8 Curious Expedition
93% matchVery Positive91% of 4,456 reviews2016
Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Strategy 17.6%, RPG 15.3%, 2D 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike exploration game that forces you to manage limited resources and time while building your reputation as an explorer.
- #9 ENDLESS™ Legend
92% matchVery Positive84% of 18,949 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based 8%, RPG 4%
Why You'll Like It: A premier 4X strategy game that features distinct factions and deep world-building similar to the strategic depth of the seed game.
- #10 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 349 reviews2022
Dev: Ludomotion
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.
Why similar: Roguelike 33.6%, Strategy 20.6%, RPG 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a procedural world where your actions have lasting impacts on the environment and future playthroughs.
- #11 Rogue Legacy 2
89% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.9%, RPG 22.8%, Indie 18%, Difficult 11.5%, Adventure 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a generational mechanic where each character's traits are passed down to their descendants in a challenging roguelite platformer.
- #12 Renowned Explorers: International Society
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,885 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.
Why similar: Strategy 24.1%, Roguelike 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based 13%, RPG 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and turn-based strategy where your choices define your legacy and success in the 19th-century world.
- #13 Desktop Dungeons
88% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 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 59.6%, Turn-Based 15.1%, RPG 11.3%, Difficult 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, turn-based roguelike that distills strategy and exploration into bite-sized, high-stakes sessions.
- #14 For The King
87% matchVery Positive88% of 43,089 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.6%, Strategy 19.5%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Open World 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tabletop-inspired turn-based combat with roguelike exploration and a focus on party management.
- #15 Sproggiwood
89% 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: Roguelike 27.1%, Turn-Based 22%, Strategy 16.9%, RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, grid-based roguelike that captures the whimsical yet strategic feel of exploration-based games.
- #16 Clanfolk
86% matchVery Positive92% of 3,737 reviews2022
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.Pub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Clanfolk is a colony sim set in the Scottish Highlands. Harness your environment to survive - fish, gather, hunt, and farm as you prepare for the winter. Build an inn, trade with other clans, have children and marry them off - live life and prosper across the generations.
Why similar: RPG 23%, Open World 16.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Sandbox 13.4%, Indie 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A colony simulation game that focuses on the survival and growth of a family lineage across multiple generations.
- #17 Backpack Hero
85% matchVery Positive87% of 8,287 reviews2023
Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Why similar: Roguelike 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 20%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Building 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on inventory management as a core strategic layer within a roguelike dungeon-crawling framework.
- #18 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
86% matchVery Positive85% of 13,956 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.6 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 38.4%, Strategy 24.4%, RPG 12.4%, Indie 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelike exploration with tower defense and strategy, requiring careful planning to survive.
- #19 Sandwalkers
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 517 reviews2025
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based exploration game. Build your team, traverse varied hostile environments, face countless dangers, and gain knowledge that will help you find and resurrect the Mother Tree Umama.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelike focused on exploration and survival in a harsh, shifting environment.
- #20 Deity Empires
84% matchVery Positive86% of 338 reviews2018
Dev: BaileyHausdorff Systems
Windows
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Why similar: 4X 45.4% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, RPG 8.1%, Turn-Based 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game with deep RPG elements that allow for complex character building and world manipulation.
- #21 Rise to Ruins
82% matchVery Positive88% of 7,737 reviews2019
Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.
Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, Roguelike 16.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Indie 10.6%, Sandbox 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A blend of city-building and survival that requires managing resources and threats over long periods.
- #22 Runestone Keeper
84% 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 34.2%, Strategy 32.6%, RPG 17.5%, Indie 9.7%, Turn-Based 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes strategic movement and resource management.
- #23 SFD : Rogue TRPG
82% matchVery Positive87% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.
Why similar: Strategy 25.7%, RPG 19.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Indie 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on party composition and turn-based combat in a procedural world.
- #24 Rencounter
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 373 reviews2016
Dev: SPVDPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rencounter is a difficult, turn-based, RPG, roguelike game with a mysterious atmosphere. Help your squad survive while navigating through a network of tunnels and rooms. Distribute provisions and medicine to keep them alive.
Why similar: Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based RPG that focuses on difficult encounters and strategic positioning.
- #25 Rogue Hex
76% matchVery Positive89% of 252 reviews2025
Dev: Topstitch Games
Windows · Mac
Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!
Why similar: 4X 49.3% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 3.6%
- #26 Stars in Shadow
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
Why similar: 4X 56.7% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Indie 6.2%, Turn-Based 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that captures the grand scale and turn-based tactical combat found in the seed game's strategy roots.
- #27 Sonny
81% matchMixed56% of 521 reviews2017
Dev: Krin JuangbhanichPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Undead. Unstoppable. A challenging, turn-based indie sci-fi RPG that brings the beloved classic into the modern era with all new content and gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, RPG 26%, Indie 13.7%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that emphasizes strategic skill usage and character progression.
- #28 Wizard Warfare
78% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.
Why similar: 4X 53.5% ★, Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 4.7%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that focuses on magical research and tactical combat in a fantasy setting.
- #29 Astra Exodus
80% matchMixed45% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Atomic KaiserPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid.
Why similar: Strategy 42%, 4X 27.9% ★, Indie 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Turn-Based 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat within a sprawling sci-fi universe.
- #30 Eador. Imperium
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,258 reviews2017
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 33.2%, 4X 24.2% ★, RPG 14.5%, Indie 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based strategy with RPG progression, focusing on the expansion of your domain over time.
- #31 Medieval Legacy
75% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Ninetoplay
Windows
Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!
Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, RPG 22.6%, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 13.4%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #32 大宋英雄传(SongHeros)
75% matchVery Positive81% of 177 reviews2025
Dev: LazyManGameStudio
Windows
以宋朝为架空背景的策略武侠游戏,作为一个普通人进入江湖,体验生与死、善与恶,游历、结交、战斗、蜕变,获取资源,不断成长,针对敌人搭配技能,克敌制胜。每一次开始都是新的,做出不同选择,体验一段段史诗故事!
Why similar: Strategy 30.2%, Roguelike 21.1%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Sandbox 6.6%
- #33 Rogue Legacy
77% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguelike 70%, Indie 13.7%, RPG 10.2%, 2D 2.2%, Fantasy 1.8%
- #34 Empire Game:Pixel Hero
74% matchMixed57% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Empire Game Team
Windows
A troop-clash strategy game. Choose your hero, command minions, crush enemy formations! Inspired by Heroes of Might & Magic and Hero's Hour. Multiple races with national styles like Huaxia and France. Random maps = unique fun every game! Endless development & combat!
Why similar: Simulation 32.7%, Sandbox 17.6%, RPG 17.4%, Open World 14.2%, Indie 10.1%
- #35 Elemental: Reforged
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 340 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: 4X 52.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 14.5%, RPG 8.9%, Building 4.4%
- #36 Sandwalkers - Prologue
73% matchVery Positive82% of 187 reviews2024
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based strategy game. Convoy goods to neighboring tribes, build relationships, survive hostile creatures, and discover a new world. Inspired by great games like Wartales, Curious Expedition, or For The King.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.9%, Strategy 22.4%, Roguelike 19.5%, RPG 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
- #37 Deathless. The Hero Quest
71% matchVery Positive88% of 983 reviews2024
Dev: 1C Game StudiosPub: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. No two journeys will ever be the same with endless Path. Crush the Evil and save the world!
Why similar: Roguelike 29.8%, Strategy 23%, Turn-Based 14.1%, RPG 11.7%, Difficult 9.8%
- #38 Hero's Quest
73% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2023
Dev: Murilobast
Windows · Mac
Simple Roguelite RPG game with incremental progress
Why similar: Roguelike 47.2%, RPG 21.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Indie 7.1%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #39 Next Run
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fantasy strategy RPG with roguelike elements. A game about choice: every mechanic is an alternative to another. Fight or bribe, craft or trade, build or cast. Find your own path and reach victory.
Why similar: Roguelike 30.6%, Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, RPG 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%
- #40 Worlds of Magic
78% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Strategy 25.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that offers extensive customization and tactical combat for those who enjoy empire-building.
- #41 The Doors of Trithius
73% 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: Roguelike 31.4%, Open World 12.4%, Simulation 10.6%, Turn-Based 10.6%, RPG 9.9%
- #42 illumine
76% matchVery Positive84% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Dejima
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.
Why similar: Roguelike 38.6%, Indie 36%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Adventure 9.5%
- #43 Overfall
77% matchMixed47% of 874 reviews2016
Dev: Pera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Set sail in Overfall, a whimsical roguelike turn-based RPG of diplomacy and danger. Recruit unlikely heroes, forge alliances or crush your foes across ever-shifting seas to find a lost king. Every run is fresh with procedural worlds, permanent death, branching story encounters, and hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.5%, Strategy 20.8%, RPG 13.8%, Open World 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%
- #44 Rogue Fable IV
71% 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: Roguelike 31.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 15.7%, RPG 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%
- #45 Epic Manager - Create Your Own Adventuring Agency!
74% matchMixed66% of 241 reviews2016
Dev: ManaVoid Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic Manager is a unique crossover between Sports Management and classic JRPGs. Experience an addictive “one more turn” mix of tycoon strategy, roguelike elements, roster management, combat and character progression, all rooted in an epic yet light-hearted fantasy setting. Rated ‘E’ for EPIC!
Why similar: Roguelike 28.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.3%, Strategy 20%, RPG 13.2%, Simulation 7%
- #46 Dice Legends
67% matchVery Positive80% of 250 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 44.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, RPG 14.1%, Indie 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
- #47 Increlution
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,223 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 55.8 hrsMean: 556.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Indie 32.9%, Fantasy 11.1%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #48 Endless RPG
70% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.
Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, RPG 25%, Indie 14.3%, Open World 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.6%
- #49 Hero's Hour
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,658 reviews2022
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Why similar: 4X 31.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based 12.3%, RPG 10.8%
- #50 Overture
70% 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 31.6%, RPG 21.3%, Strategy 16.3%, Indie 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
- #51 Unexplored
69% matchVery Positive85% of 717 reviews2017
Dev: Ludomotion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Indie 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Adventure 6.6%
- #52 Interstellar Space: Genesis
68% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!
Why similar: 4X 49.9% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based 8.5%, Indie 5.7%
- #53 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
68% 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: Roguelike 31.9%, RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
- #54 Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
67% matchVery Positive81% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Strategy 17.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based 8.8%
- #55 Burned Land
68% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Burned Land is a 4x game in which you will take control of a nascent human race and try to avoid its extinction. Build, explore, conquer until you are worthy of gods. Then confront their anger.
Why similar: 4X 53.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based 7.3%, Indie 5.8%
- #56 Obsidian Prince
66% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: Unleash The Giraffe
Windows
Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Craft your backstory & inspiration decks & combine classes, skills & gear to create truly powerful heroes. Explore & rebuild Emalon in the campaign or top the highscore in a challenging roguelike mode.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.3%, Roguelike 20.8%, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based 14.4%, RPG 9.7%
- #57 1Quest
69% matchMixed54% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: Ratz 'N' Godz
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
1Quest is a roguelike, a challenging turn based RPG with high replay value
Why similar: Roguelike 39%, RPG 31.2%, Indie 17.1%, Turn-Based 12.7%
- #58 Tales of Maj'Eyal
64% 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: Roguelike 37.5%, Turn-Based 18.3%, RPG 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Difficult 9.7%