- #1 HexCrawler
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biurk
Windows · Linux
Lead a party of three heroes through brutal turn-based tactical battles on a hexagonal grid. Build powerful synergies, adapt to unpredictable encounters, and survive deadly procedurally generated dungeons where every decision matters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.6% ★, Turn-Based 12%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Tactical RPG 9.6%, Hex Grid 8.6% ★
- #2 Terra Randoma
96% matchVery Positive89% of 167 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: Traditional Roguelike 29% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Perma Death 8.6%, Grid-Based Movement 8.5%
- #3 Sproggiwood
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 595 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Traditional Roguelike 28.4% ★, Turn-Based 22.4%, Grid-Based Movement 20.7%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Perma Death 4.2%
- #4 Warlock: Age of Entropy
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elephant Door
Windows
A power-hungry warlock descends fifteen floors to unearth a malevolent energy sealed deep in a dungeon. He'll have to use items sparingly, spells tactically, and even recruit the help of forgotten gods to get there in this brutally difficult traditional roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Perma Death 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 6.6%
- #5 EmbeRogue
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AzStrocytePub: HibouCorp
Windows
EmbeRogue is a real roguelike: turn-based, grid-based and boom-based, where everything can burn. Make your escape or tame your inner flames to defeat the FireLords.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.5% ★, Turn-Based 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%, Perma Death 10.1%
- #6 Eye of Khaos
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seven Eons
Windows · Linux
Slay your enemies in this sword and sorcery roguelike! Ancient dungeons, fallen ruins and cyclopean towers and their primordial denizens present a tactical and deadly challenge that can only be overcome by the most resourceful heroes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.5% ★, Turn-Based 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #7 All Who Wander
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mike Weil
Windows · Mac · Linux
A traditional roguelike & dungeon crawler RPG where every run is unique. Choose from 15 classes and combine 100+ abilities across 10 skill trees. Explore diverse biomes filled with hazards and secrets. Recruit companions, discover loot, and master tactical combat on a fast-paced 30-level adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.7% ★, Turn-Based 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Hex Grid 10% ★, Perma Death 9.4%
- #8 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Yellowcake Games
Windows · Linux
Many came before, many failed. Copies of previous players are still scattered throughout the dungeon! Thirty-five floors of unforgiving turn based combat with unique spells and weapons. Explore, craft, learn spells and much more on your journey to the top! Will you stay safe?
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.4%, Traditional Roguelike 17.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Perma Death 13.2%
- #9 Legacybound
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pedro Sgobin
Windows
Legacybound is a traditional roguelike RPG with turn-based combat where your death becomes a legacy for future heroes. Choose your class and combine powerful items and tomes to create countless unique builds as you explore a procedurally generated world filled with danger.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.2% ★, Turn-Based 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Perma Death 10.9%, Procedural Generation 5.7%
- #10 Tales of Maj'Eyal
91% matchVery Positive94% of 7,468 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.0 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 38.1% ★, Turn-Based 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Perma Death 13.8%, Difficult 5.3%
- #11 Dawn of the Mexica
90% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Barrón
Windows · Linux
Dawn of the Mexica is a turn-based roguelike that blends accurate history and mythical fantasy. It features complex combat mechanics, tactics and skills, yet also brings you an easy to use interface. Fight your way through the procedurally generated scenarios and stop the fall of the Fifth Sun!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.9%, Grid-Based Movement 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #12 Zorbus
89% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.3%, Perma Death 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #13 Fractalis
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fractalis is a procedurally generated roguelike that has turnbased/gridbased combat with a realtime feel.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Perma Death 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%
- #14 Kramora's Shadow
88% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 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 38.8% ★, Turn-Based 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.5%, Perma Death 8.3%
- #15 Rogue Titan
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Perma Death 9.3%, Tactical RPG 8.2%
- #16 Ammerow: Lands Beyond
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John Horton
Windows
Explore a dangerous overworld and descend the hundred depths of the Meridian in a traditional turn-based roguelike. Fight, climb, fish and survive through procedural dungeons and side-view caves, presented in richly illustrated ASCII.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Perma Death 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #17 The Curse Of Yendor
86% 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 34.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Grid-Based Movement 11.7%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #18 Dragonwake
84% match8 user reviews67% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
A solo old-school D&D-inspired ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, with race and class, spells, quests, dangerous dungeon crawls, and a primordial dragon stirring.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Perma Death 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 5.3%
- #19 Rogue Tithe
85% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A traditional turn-based roguelike of tempo and uncertainty. Roll an adventurer blind, outpace enemies to act twice, sneak past what you cannot fight, and descend twelve floors for the Barrow Relic. Death keeps what you carry, but the crows will fly your gold home for a fee.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Perma Death 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #20 Ricave
83% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Rogueatic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ricave is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler roguelike. Target enemy limbs, weaponize traps and spells to survive ever-changing dungeons, and rewind time. Follow cryptic guidance, piece together your past, aid other trapped souls, and outwit the Demon.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 19.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Perma Death 11.3%
- #21 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlyLuck Games
Windows
Descend beneath the rain-soaked town of Desolation in a turn-based, grid-based dungeon crawler remastered from the Xbox Live Indie Games era. Fight monsters, gather loot, build your adventurer, survive the Wheel of Fate, and uncover why the town profits from doomed adventurers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Procedural Generation 6.7%
- #22 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,617 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 7.6%
- #23 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,206 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.6 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 35.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Perma Death 10.6%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #24 Beast Dungeon
82% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A classic roguelike dungeon crawler with pixel graphics. Fight to the bottom of the dungeon and defeat the Lich Lord! Level up, find powerful equipment, and learn new spells to become the hero the world needs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Perma Death 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #25 Dungeons of Delveria
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Delveria Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where you can shape the dungeon to your advantage. Discover terrain powers which help you to fight your enemies more efficiently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%, Perma Death 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #26 Grix: The Dragon Tower
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Perma Death 11.2%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #27 Lateral Crawl
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gideon X
Windows · Linux
Set out on the search to find the last nightclub, or die trying in this Dada traditional roguelike meets infinite road trip.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 20.3%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Perma Death 6.6%
- #28 Xenomarine
79% 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: Traditional Roguelike 59.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Perma Death 9.5%, Turn-Based 7%, Procedural Generation 6.7%
- #29 Jupiter Hell Classic
77% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.8%, Perma Death 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #30 MidBoss
78% matchVery Positive86% of 277 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 63.7% ★, Turn-Based 10%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Perma Death 5.3%, Procedural Generation 4%
- #31 Moraff's Dungeons
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dashing Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
A faithful remaster of all of the classic, grid-based, first-person, dungeon crawling, RPG gameplay from Moraff's Dungeons of the Unforgiven with options to add in some of the best from Moraff's World and other balance adjustments, all in a modern, accessible interface.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 22.7%, Turn-Based 21%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Procedural Generation 6.7%
- #32 Once upon a Dungeon
77% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35% ★, Turn-Based 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 9.5%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%
- #33 Deadzoned
74% matchVery Positive97% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based action Roguelike. Blast your way through zones battling the beasts, bandits, and monsters that stalk the blackouts. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the gear you stumble upon to survive and save the fate of the planet!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Perma Death 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #34 Babel of Ystilia
75% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 21.2%, Perma Death 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #35 Dungeons of Dredmor
76% matchVery Positive94% of 5,443 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 59.1% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Perma Death 6.2%, RPG 2.7%
- #36 Hieroglyphika
76% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 7.1%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%, Difficult 3.8%
- #37 Shattered Planet
75% matchMixed68% of 661 reviews2014
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a dangerous planet that's different every time and try to survive! The Galactic Union's job for you is clear: research the alien wildlife -- for science! However, researching may include lasers, explosions, hungry aliens, space sushi, and other similarly delicious-or-terrifying hazards.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.6%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Isometric 6.8%
- #38 The Doors of Trithius
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,001 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Survival 7.5%
- #39 Golden Krone Hotel
73% matchVery Positive95% of 337 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 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 40.1% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Perma Death 11.7%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
- #40 GnollHack
72% matchVery Positive87% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Perma Death 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #41 Vulture for NetHack
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.7% ★, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Isometric 7.8%, Perma Death 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 7.5%
- #42 Depths of Ascension
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows
Depths of Ascension is a turn-based, tile-based traditional roguelike set in a high fantasy world inspired by Sumeria and the early Bronze Age cultures. Explore the twisting corridors of the Maze of Madness and use magic, stealth, diplomacy, brute force, the Gods, anything, to reach the Ascension.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Perma Death 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #43 Guards of the Gate
73% matchMixed68% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Prince Game Studio
Windows
Guards of the Gate is a roguelike turn-based game on hexagonal fields. You control a team of heroes aka Guards of the Gate, who are trying to save the world from the evil Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Hex Grid 20.9% ★, Turn-Based 19%, Grid-Based Movement 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #44 The Chains Of Yme
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ivar
Windows · Linux
In this tactical roguelike you control five adventurers as you explore procedurally generated ruins to reach and conquer a Titan. Fight deadly monsters, utilize power-ups, and improvise while your knowledge of the world deepens. Persist when your adventurers are left behind, killed, or sacrificed.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 13.3%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #45 I Am Overburdened
71% matchVery Positive87% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Item Tech
Windows
I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.6% ★, Turn-Based 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Perma Death 10.1%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #46 Dwarven Alchemist
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honest Guild
Windows
Dwarven Alchemist is a traditional-modern dungeon-crawling roguelike where alchemy is a solution to every problem. Pick mushrooms, mine for ore, take parts of slain monsters. Brew potions, make explosives, craft vile poisons. Take contracts, rebuild your workshop, and become Master Alchemist!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Perma Death 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #47 Rogue Fable III
70% matchVery Positive93% of 747 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: Traditional Roguelike 72.8% ★, Turn-Based 8.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.4%, Procedural Generation 3.4%, RPG 2.1%
- #48 Quest of Dungeons
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 737 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 33.7% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Perma Death 11.8%, Survival 7%
- #49 Dungeonmans
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,234 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 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 65.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 4%, RPG 2.4%
- #50 Rogue Fable IV
68% matchVery Positive94% of 243 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: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Perma Death 12%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #51 Amulet of Iovar
69% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5%, RPG 4.7%
- #52 Coin Operated Carnage
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Heilmeier
Windows
Coin Operated Carnage is a single-player rogue-like complemented by a unique tactical fight mode. Lead up to three lovable heroes at a time through tile-based adventures composed of hundreds of unique unlockable game elements interacting with each other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #53 Cogmind
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,013 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 41.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5% ★, Turn-Based 16%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Perma Death 9.9%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #54 DA_RL
67% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Pick a class, descend through a procedurally generated dungeon, and recover the shards of the Amulet of Ascension. Combine them and the dungeon turns on you, and now you have to fight your way back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%, RPG 6.2%
- #55 Netherguild
68% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Perma Death 12.4%, Tactical RPG 11.6%
- #56 Hollows Of Rogue
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Perma Death 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #57 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
68% matchVery Positive86% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.1 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 34.8% ★, Turn-Based 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 12.7%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #58 NOMAD-san
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZircoBoxCraft
Windows · Mac
This is a coffee-break roguelike. Can you claim the Crown of Victory on the 31st floor?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.5% ★, Perma Death 18.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, Tactical 4.4%
- #59 Blood & Chaos
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Guau Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient sacrifices saved the world, but their legacy is unraveling. A party based roguelike inspired by classic '80s RPGs, where every descent into cursed dungeons carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Turn-Based 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Perma Death 10.9%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #60 Forrader Hero
66% 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: Turn-Based 23.2%, Grid-Based Movement 23.1%, Perma Death 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.1%