
Retro-inspired dungeon crawling adventure/puzzle
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Retro-inspired dungeon crawling adventure/puzzle

DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder
DROD is a unique puzzle-logic game with clever mechanics and an engaging story. It is a turn-based top-down 2-D dungeon puzzler. The game play has amazing depth through emergent behaviors as puzzle elements are combined. There is a simple interface and only a handful of commands to master.

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Retro dungeon crawler with the crazy minimalist style. Take part in fast-paced encounters with inhabitants of the huge alien temple and pay special attention to numbers to solve puzzles and avoid traps.
DROD is a unique puzzle-logic game with clever mechanics and an engaging story. It is a turn-based top-down 2-D dungeon puzzler. The game play has amazing depth through emergent behaviors as puzzle elements are combined. There is a simple interface and only a handful of commands to master.
Why similar: Level Editor 23.9%, Grid-Based Movement 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Puzzle 7.6%
Retro dungeon crawler with the crazy minimalist style. Take part in fast-paced encounters with inhabitants of the huge alien temple and pay special attention to numbers to solve puzzles and avoid traps.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, 1980s 15%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Difficult 12.1%
Dyestributor is an indie puzzler with both simple and complicated mechanics that combine to make fun levels! You can perfect your gameplay to earn trophies or make and play custom levels in this relaxing (but admittedly difficult) puzzle game!
Why similar: Level Editor 34.8%, Difficult 22.1%, Puzzle 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Retro 5.3%
Drawtris is a legendary puzzle game distributed in 1984 China. Place tetrominoes with precision and complete each figure to achieve the highest score.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.1%, Soundtrack 19.1% ★, 1980s 15.8%, Puzzle 11%, Retro 8.4%
Dungeon crawling roguelike where rooms contain puzzles, not enemies. Discover alternative solutions which use up different tools. Manage you resources, spend rare tools, and discover secrets. Will your covert broadcasts be answered? 480+ Puzzles.
Why similar: Level Editor 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Difficult 12.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%
Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out!
Why similar: Difficult 22.9%, Retro 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
A top-down grid puzzle game where you play as Mr. Nothing. To reach the exit, you must transform into objects, combine items to craft tools, and interact with the environment. Think step-by-step, plan your routing, and see how your choices shape the grid.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 48.8%, Puzzle 15.8%, Retro 6.4%, Family Friendly 6.2%, Indie 4.9%
Explore a randomly generated dungeon as you juggle your health, gold, and remaining time. Complete floors and defeat enemies in order to unlock more powerful upgrades for subsequent runs to delve deeper and deeper. Unlock more upgrades, enemies and more as you explore infinite dungeons.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.6%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, Retro 9.3%, Puzzle 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
Colloc is an indie puzzle game, There are 6 chapters and 60 levels for you to explore, you can control all the characters at the same time to solve puzzles and explore the fantasy world.
Why similar: Soundtrack 28.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 23%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 8.5%
A squid-squirting, tentacle-bending puzzle game in a steampunk ocean
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 21.9%, Level Editor 19.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Family Friendly 6.5%
Your Starpuffs are in trouble! You need to rescue them! Split and merge your way through 125 increasingly challenging and complex levels in this cute and colourful puzzle game. Can you save all the Starpuffs?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.3%, Soundtrack 17.6% ★, Difficult 16.4%, Puzzle 8.8%, Retro 6.7%
Underground Keeper 2 is a logical 3D puzzle game from a first person view. You will enjoy hours of entertainment in a 60 levels and 5 different environments. Levels generator included.
Why similar: Soundtrack 22.6% ★, Level Editor 19.8%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Difficult 13%, Retro 8.3%
A fast-paced arcade puzzle game set in a cyberpunk world. Test your logic and reflexes across 100 intense levels, compete with friends in additional splitscreen challenges, and enjoy retro visuals with an energetic 8-bit synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Soundtrack 32.7% ★, 1980s 24.5%, Difficult 14.6%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
A block-pushing puzzle game that mixes levels of both long term strategic planning and of timing and skill. Collect money and bombs, blow up walls, situate bombs in chain reactions, block monsters, and make your way to the finish.
Why similar: Level Editor 30.5%, Grid-Based Movement 24.1%, Retro 16.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
A relaxing Retrowave stylized maze game that increases the difficulty as you progress through the levels. RetroMaze has 30 levels and a beautiful visual concept, as well as an exciting soundtrack.
Why similar: 1980s 23.2%, Difficult 16%, Retro 15.7%, Soundtrack 15.7% ★, Puzzle 10%
A box-pushing, bug-squishing, post-apocalyptic adventure awaits you in Puzzle Depot! Challenge hundreds of meticulously designed rooms that expand on classic sokoban gameplay with new and creative mechanics. Build your own devious creations with the included level editor!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.3%, Difficult 17.6%, Level Editor 17.1%, Retro 10.7%, Puzzle 10%
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: Soundtrack 29.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Difficult 15%, Procedural Generation 13%, Roguelite 9.1%
80's OVERDRIVE is a 2D pixelart racing game, designed to take you back in time to when 8 and 16 bit consoles and arcade games ruled the world. Compete against opponents in career mode to unlock new races, buy new cars and upgrade them with state-of-the-art technologies!
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.1% ★, 1980s 22.7%, Level Editor 17.5%, Retro 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
Beats of Betrayal is an adventure game with roguelike mechanics and rhythm-based combat. Explore dungeons, gain skills and grow stronger to defeat challenging bosses and unlock the secrets surrounding the 'Power of the Waves'!
Why similar: Soundtrack 22.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Difficult 15%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Roguelite 8.8%
"My Master's A Moron" is a 2D turn-based, tile-based roguelike & roguelite dungeon crawler. Explore your way through your Master's basement (that he happens to rent out to monsters) and discover a multitude of enemies, items, spells, armor, upgrades, and more.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.8%, Grid-Based Movement 35.8%, Level Editor 6.3%, Puzzle 6.1%, Difficult 5.5%
Explore procedurally generated Backrooms mazes in two game modes. Find the key, locate the exit, manage your sanity, and escape before the entity catches you in this tense retro 2D horror game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Roguelite 15.7%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Puzzle 10.1%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%
A Calamity of Grumpiness has descended upon Happy Meadows! Spread Happiness to a Grumpy world in this turn-based strategy game where each attempt creates a randomly generated challenge.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Retro 16%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Roguelite 15.4%, Puzzle 6.5%
Dispel Dark, a game where your torch is your source of light... and your weapon. Defeat enemies, collect coins, buy upgrades, and try to survive increasingly hostile levels. How far will your light last?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Difficult 24.7%, Procedural Generation 19.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Indie 5.9%
The classic brain-twisting grid-based puzzle game returns in this collection, including the original 1989 Atari Lynx version, three classic ports, and two brand new Sega Mega Drive and SNES ports. Help Chip impress Melinda the Mental Marvel by beating her 140+ tough challenges.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 33.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Retro 15.8%, 1980s 13%, Puzzle 10.1%
Block-pushing puzzle game with challenging high quality levels.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 39.9%, Soundtrack 39.4% ★, Puzzle 15.3%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Put your skills to the test with "Currently Unstable"! Transfer electricity from the Main Generator to the Power Core in this fun, challenging game. Test new components, connect them wisely, and see how electricity flows. Whether in a busy warehouse or a cozy room, watch everything light up.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.5% ★, Level Editor 26.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.2%
Push blocks. Crush enemies. Survive the void. CARGO CRUSH ZERO is a roguelite grid-action game set aboard a derelict space station. Outmaneuver alien creatures by sliding cargo blocks across a zero-gravity field — one wrong move and you're cornered.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Retro 8.7%
A 12-minute hunt for eight lost relics in a procedurally generated labyrinth. Think Minesweeper meets dark fantasy, with leaderboards for the brave.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Retro 21.1%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Exploration 7.1%
A sliding puzzle game
Why similar: 1980s 27.7%, Retro 23.2%, Puzzle 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Casual 7.9%
Dungeon Masters is a skill-based dungeon crawler without any random based gameplay mechanics.The game includes a powerful in-game level editor using which you can create your own dungeons.
Why similar: Level Editor 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, 1980s 19.4%, Roguelite 9.9%, Retro 8.5%
Do you have what it takes to solve Cebba’s trials and take over her role as Puzzle Maker? Strategically command your units to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies in this casual, grid-based puzzle game.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.7%, Level Editor 25.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Retro 9.6%, Family Friendly 6.7%
Delta Light is a retro Arcade strategy/puzzle game where you draw lines to remove parts of the field while enemies try to stop you. Combine your speed and insight to out maneuver and puzzle your way around the enemies to complete the many levels! Pick it up and have a go!
Why similar: 1980s 23.5%, Level Editor 22.5%, Grid-Based Movement 21.3%, Retro 11.6%, Puzzle 9%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 32.4%, Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Level Editor 15.6%, Retro 7.6%, Puzzle 7.2%
An evil presence has emerged in the kingdom… but is it you or is it them? Play as a fallen king and somewhat immortal slime to conquer an onslaught of obstacles and puzzles in a quest to reclaim your fallen kingdoms. Smooth and simple controls for the ultimate experience in 2D precision platforming!
Why similar: Soundtrack 31% ★, Level Editor 26.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Retro 9.2%, Puzzle 7%
SlideNSlip is a cute, casual, and challenging top-down puzzle game, in which the goal is to maneuver Mac and his penguin friends around so that Mac can get to his jet ski and escape the icy island he's stuck on.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.4%, 1980s 20.4%, Retro 12.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Cute 5%
ODDLI is a casual puzzle game about creating satisfying loops. Solve moving puzzles where the only obstacle is your past self. Reach the goal with your character, avoid your previous movements and watch it repeat your path. Continue reaching goals, while creating mesmerizing choreographies!
Why similar: Soundtrack 36.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 28.3%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Cute 6.4%
Dive into the world of Roku and Rei, a puzzle game where the protagonists move in reverse directions! Use their ability to interact with color-coded objects and tackle mind-bending challenges.
Why similar: Level Editor 26.1%, Grid-Based Movement 22.3%, Difficult 19.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Retro 5.3%
Rotosaurus Adventure is a puzzle game with a twist. Rotate the world to traverse obstacles and find a way into the goal. Manage boxes, avoid spikes, and use other tools in creative ways to overcome mind-twisting challenges!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 44.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Retro 10.2%, Indie 7.7%, Casual 6.5%
A grid-based dungeon-crawler, in classic first person perspective.An experiential horror challenge game that takes the player through a series of increasingly mysterious locations. Comes with Full Dungeon Editor. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 35.8%, Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, Level Editor 16.9%, Adventure 6.7%, Puzzle 5.3%
A level based Snake game. Play through over 150 levels with unique mechanics and power-ups. Do you have what it takes to escape the Labyrinth?
Why similar: Level Editor 29.2%, Grid-Based Movement 26.5%, Difficult 17.8%, Retro 10.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
Every move changes the world. Mix colors, solve puzzles, and paint your way to victory.
Why similar: Level Editor 21.6%, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Retro 17.7%, Family Friendly 17.3%, Puzzle 12.6%
DUSK '82 is a simple but addictive action-puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.6%, Level Editor 24.9%, 1980s 20.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Retro 8.3%
The Map Is the Thing is a casual, mind-bending puzzle game. Explore a dungeon where you solve puzzles by folding your map to open new paths. Find keys to defeat barriers and find the fabled GaMuffin.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.5%, Puzzle 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Casual 9%
An abstract, tile-based puzzle game where the moves you make are for turns not-yet done. Dodging through traps you will arrive at 2 turns in the future quickly becomes a mind-bending puzzle as the levels grow more complex. How hard can a level with only 6 tiles be?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.9%, Level Editor 28.7%, Puzzle 15.2%, 2D 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
WisdomGems is a relaxing and challenging puzzle game where you have to solve temples by moving three gems to their correct square. WisdomGems takes inspiration from traditional games like the Rubik's Cube or the sliding puzzle, providing a minimalistic and intellectual experience.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 30.8%, Soundtrack 25.6% ★, Difficult 14.9%, Puzzle 9.4%, Retro 8.3%
Outpacked is a cosy logic puzzle game about packing items into luggage while satisfying various logical constraints. Meltable items cannot be adjacent to hot items, and fragile items must be adjacent to only soft items, and so on. Featuring 61 levels, plus a level editor and Steam Workshop support!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.4%, Level Editor 24%, Puzzle 12.5%, 1980s 8.3%, Casual 5.1%
2D Sokoban game where you explore a game that's slowly degrading, while you control multiple tiles with different directions at the same time.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 31.6%, Level Editor 19.1%, Difficult 18.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Exploration 4.8%
This game's target is folding paper to explore the maze,you need use WASD to move,and use the left mouse button to fold the map, right mouse button unfold the map,Press the space to flip.
Why similar: Level Editor 35.9%, Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Casual 4.8%
Dodge obstacles and solve puzzles in this ZX homage! Help Bumble undo the curse on his family, and re-gain your controls one by one in each of Bugged Dungeons’s 20 brain-bending rooms. Create your own levels and share for other players to play them.
Why similar: Level Editor 27.2%, Grid-Based Movement 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Puzzle 8.6%
The floor isn’t lava, it’s Minesweeper! Dreamsweeper is a cozy Dungeon Crawler x Minesweeper Roguelike! Explore procedural dream worlds, solving puzzles and battling your nightmarish anxieties to the beat! Chill to an original lofi soundtrack from Oatmello!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Roguelite 10.4%, Retro 8.8%
Explore a hostile planet, searching for map data and upgrades. Your robot starts from scratch each mission, having to navigate around obstacles and dangerous lifeforms until you can return with powerful equipment to access new routes.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 45.3%, Procedural Generation 19.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 7.5%, Adventure 6.2%
Enter the world of Tetrogue Dragons where arcade style gaming meets deckbuilding and roguelike dungeons. Choose your class, craft your deck, and battle your way to victory. Experience something new each time you embark on a new Tetrogue adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Procedural Generation 19.6%, Roguelite 17.2%, Retro 12.3%, Puzzle 9.3%
Go on a tile-hopping journey with Limiter, an AI programmed to see the world in puzzles. Master bouncing 2 spaces at a time through 7 challenging chapters, restore power to every tile and bring the ARCANE system back online in this addictive and challenging puzzle game by Alex Knowles.
Why similar: Soundtrack 39.1% ★, Level Editor 19.9%, Retro 14.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Chess, but with spells, items and dungeons that fight back. Play online matches on boards full of vision crystals, teleports and fog, where every piece has abilities the original never had.
Why similar: Level Editor 29.9%, Grid-Based Movement 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Retro 9.6%, Puzzle 5%
A puzzle adventure in close quarters! Use your spear to defeat enemies and collect treasure, but plan your moves carefully—each room has tight turns, deadly traps and no margin for error.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Puzzle 13.8%, Roguelite 8.2%, Cute 8.2%
Dino Rocks is a fun and challenging puzzle game where you guide a dinosaur through over 100 caves filled with crumbling blocks, moving platforms, colored keys, locks, and teleports. With simple cartoon graphics and clever mechanics, it’s perfect for players who enjoy smart, reflex-based puzzles.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.5%, Level Editor 28.9%, Difficult 12%, Puzzle 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.7%
Zen Garden is the place where you come to rest your mind.
Why similar: Soundtrack 40.5% ★, Difficult 19%, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Tense Reflection is an innovative puzzle / shooter. Solve puzzles in order to reload your ammo / change the color of your shots while enemies are constantly progressing. Better be quick !
Why similar: Level Editor 45.4%, Difficult 22.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Indie 12.7%, 2D 6.2%