- #1 Hero Generations
97% matchMixed55% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
Why similar: 4X 37.6% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based 6.8%
- #2 Elemental: Reforged
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 438 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 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Building 6.6%
- #3 Epic Manager - Create Your Own Adventuring Agency!
96% 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: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Roguelite 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #4 Rogue Hex
94% matchVery Positive89% of 260 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 33.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #5 Robothorium
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 373 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.1%, Roguelite 18%, Strategy 12.6%, RPG 9%, Strategy RPG 8.6%
- #6 Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
93% 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 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Open World 14%, Roguelike 10.3%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #7 Overfall
94% matchMixed47% of 879 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: Strategy RPG 25.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Open World 11.8%, Survival 11.8%
- #8 Revival: Recolonization
91% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Turn-Based 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Management 5.6%
- #9 Godking: Master of Rituals
92% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Sensiga
Windows
Godking: Master of Rituals is a fantasy strategy game inspired by great classics, bringing a host of new features and a rich new world to conquer. Pick your faction and your god-like avatar. Build your empire and crush all enemies in this glorious 4X with endless replayability.
Why similar: 4X 29.7% ★, Strategy 21.6%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #10 Interstellar Space: Genesis
91% matchVery Positive84% of 825 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.9%
- #11 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
90% 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: Turn-Based 30.3%, Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 15.8%, Open World 13.4%, Survival 11.9%
- #12 Deity Empires
89% matchVery Positive86% of 340 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 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Strategy 6.8%
- #13 Grim wanderings 2
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Ellinia games
Windows · Linux
This game combines a deep role-playing system inspired by classic board games and a full-fledged 4X strategy
Why similar: 4X 35.1% ★, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%, Building 8.3%
- #14 ENDLESS™ Legend
88% matchVery Positive83% of 18,996 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.9 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 40.4% ★, Turn-Based 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Grand Strategy 6.7% ★
- #15 Renowned Explorers: International Society
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,888 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: Turn-Based 34.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Strategy 10.3%, Roguelite 8%
- #16 Endless RPG
87% 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: Turn-Based 30.6%, Open World 20.8%, Strategy 17.4%, RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%
- #17 Next Run
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 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: Strategy RPG 23.8%, Roguelike 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Strategy 6.9%
- #18 Burned Land
86% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
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 35.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Perma Death 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Survival 8%
- #19 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 835 reviews2017
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.
Why similar: 4X 36.1% ★, Turn-Based 21%, Strategy RPG 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Exploration 5.2%
- #20 Megaloot
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,989 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.4%, Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, RPG 7.7%
- #21 Expect The Unexpected
85% matchMixed67% of 92 reviews2016
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Expect The Unexpected is a roguelike, fast-paced, turn-based game with RPG elements. Interact with random generated maps in which you have to deal with hundreds of different events and situations. What will you be? What will you become?
Why similar: Strategy 22.5%, Roguelike 20.9%, RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Survival 12.7%
- #22 Caves of Qud
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,292 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Turn-Based 43.6%, Open World 22.9%, Roguelike 16.2%, Survival 11.5%, RPG 5.8%
- #23 Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 517 reviews2025
Dev: Zabbo GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover the ultimate farming roguelike experience! Build, craft, and grow your farm to pay off the increasing rent. No slow-paced walking or social distractions—just click! Reclaim the joy of strategic farming in diverse maps and let your cursor guide you to success. Play your way, rent won’t wait!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 18.2%, Building 14.7%, Management 12.1%
- #24 Sproggiwood
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 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: Turn-Based 47.7%, Roguelike 15.7%, Perma Death 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%, Strategy 5.9%
- #25 Star Renegades
81% matchVery Positive83% of 3,025 reviews2020
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31%, Strategy RPG 24.6%, Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, RPG 5.9%
- #26 Age of Wonders 4
78% matchVery Positive81% of 22,264 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: 4X 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 5.4%
- #27 Worlds of Magic
82% 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 39.6% ★, Turn-Based 26.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, RPG 6.6%
- #28 Popup Dungeon
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,045 reviews2020
Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, Roguelike 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #29 Xenomarine
80% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Fourfold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.
Why similar: Roguelike 40.4%, Perma Death 28.9%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Strategy 7.2%, RPG 6.1%
- #30 Old World
77% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: 4X 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Management 6.9%
- #31 Wildermyth
76% matchVery Positive95% of 18,135 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 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 29.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #32 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 351 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: Perma Death 26.6%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, RPG 6.5%
- #33 CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,800 reviews2020
Dev: Delve Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
CHANGE is an award nominated homeless survival experience set in a randomly created city with rogue-like elements. Explore, survive, earn perks, find items & kindness to develop your character & escape to a new life. Over 7 years of development & over 200 updates so far!
Why similar: Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 19.5%, Open World 15.9%, Management 12%, Survival 10.8%
- #34 Rogue Fable IV
74% 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: Perma Death 22.4%, Strategy RPG 21.1%, Roguelike 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%
- #35 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
73% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.1%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Sandbox 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #36 Space Rogue
77% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Red Beat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
Why similar: Survival 20.3%, Sandbox 18.8%, Roguelike 18%, Strategy 13.5%, Perma Death 12.6%
- #37 Breach Wanderers
73% matchVery Positive88% of 441 reviews2023
Dev: Baronnerie Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilders that lets you fine-tune your decks before each run to adapt your strategy on your way to victory. Over 1,200 cards to choose from, ten characters with their own set of unique skills, and dozens of items and missions to evolve your tactics.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.7%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Strategy 7.4%
- #38 Terra Randoma
73% matchVery Positive90% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Perma Death 18.1%, Open World 14.3%, Sandbox 11.1%, Roguelike 11%
- #39 Dead Age
75% matchVery Positive82% of 5,591 reviews2016
Dev: Silent DreamsPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Survive the zombie apocalypse with a “Final Fantasy” turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, craft materials, and make difficult decisions. Defend your camp against hordes of the undead to prevail in this non-linear rogue-lite (comparable to FTL). Innovative Indie Survival-RPG!
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, Survival 17.7%, RPG 12.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Strategy 10.8%
- #40 UnReal World
74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,360 reviews2016
Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21%, Perma Death 16.5%, Roguelike 13%, Open World 12.5%, Survival 10.4%
- #41 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,177 reviews2022
Dev: Huw Millward
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.
Why similar: Strategy 18.5%, Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 17.7%, Sandbox 14.3%, Open World 13.6%
- #42 Dungeon Dreams 2
71% matchVery Positive91% of 220 reviews2024
Dev: DDreams Games
Windows
Roguelike Romance JRPG. Create your character and get a room at the Magic Academy dormitory, to win the Challenge of the Infinite Dungeon! A game with town building, relationships, and many quests with alternate routes.
Why similar: Roguelike 33%, Roguelite 24.6%, RPG 15.1%, Open World 13.9%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #43 Heliotropism
72% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Verde
Windows
From seed to a great tree! Survive the seasons, face crisis and mutate yourself into a tree able to achieve your final form! Grow flowers, mutate, adapt and evolve and finally bear fruits!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Sandbox 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%
- #44 Increlution
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,233 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 58.7 hrsMean: 571.8 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: Strategy RPG 36.2%, Roguelite 32.6%, Survival 12.8%, RPG 8.3%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #45 Approaching Infinity
69% matchVery Positive95% of 722 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Open World 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Exploration 9.3%
- #46 Dimensionals
69% matchVery Positive80% of 531 reviews2025
Dev: Mino Games
Windows · Mac
Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #47 HUMANKIND™
69% matchMixed69% of 28,395 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Strategy 9%
- #48 Craft Hero
70% matchVery Positive83% of 399 reviews2022
Dev: PandaCat 熊喵独立游戏Pub: OKJOY
Windows
Gather resources by day, build and recruit by noon, defend your village by night! A new minimalism sandbox survival with countless new ideas – Craft Hero
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.4%, Sandbox 13.3%, Survival 13.1%, Roguelike 12.9%, Building 12.7%
- #49 Backpack Hero
67% matchVery Positive87% of 8,383 reviews2023
Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.7%, Roguelike 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Building 12.1%
- #50 Overlooting
66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,377 reviews2025
Dev: Posing Possums
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.5%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 17.9%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%
- #51 Crowntakers
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 682 reviews2014
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Perma Death 18.7%, Roguelike 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #52 The Doors of Trithius
68% matchVery Positive94% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Turn-Based 28.5%, Roguelike 22.5%, Open World 21.2%, Survival 14.5%, RPG 5.7%
- #53 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
71% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 28.9%, Roguelike 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Strategy 8.8%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #54 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
68% matchVery Positive94% of 437 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: Turn-Based 46.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Strategy 10.8%, RPG 10%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #55 Lucky Hero
68% matchVery Positive85% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: mora churrasco studioPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
"Lucky Hero" is a Roguelike symbol-building game. Your weapons and equipment have transformed into symbols, and by spinning the Wheel of Fortune, you will face various powerful enemies. This game offers a vast array of symbols and character skills for players to explore and combine.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, Roguelite 27.5%, Roguelike 24.1%, Strategy 11.3%, 2D 4.4%
- #56 Curious Expedition
67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,474 reviews2016
Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 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 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Roguelite 18.6%, Exploration 12%, RPG 8.7%
- #57 Sandwalkers
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 530 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: Turn-Based 20.1%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Survival 12.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%
- #58 Empire Game:Pixel Hero
67% 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: Sandbox 39.2%, Open World 28.3%, Exploration 21%, RPG 11.5%
- #59 Pandora's Toybox
63% matchVery Positive83% of 327 reviews2026
Dev: BetaLabPub: 2P Games
Windows
Become a God, build a civilization. In this dynamic Roguelite God Simulator, guide human civilization on a procedurally generated pixel world. Watch your people grow, defend them against heretics, and build an immortal legacy.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.7%, Sandbox 18%, Building 16.8%, Roguelike 14%, Open World 10.7%