- #1 Hieroglyphika
97% 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 61.3% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Roguelike 5.5%, Dungeon Crawler 4.4%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #2 Dungeonmans
96% 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 63.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Roguelike 7.8%, Dungeon Crawler 3%
- #3 I Am Overburdened
96% 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 36.7% ★, Turn-Based 21%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Procedural Generation 7%, Roguelike 5.4%
- #4 The Curse Of Yendor
95% 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 37.1% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #5 Xenomarine
94% 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 62% ★, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Roguelike 7.2%, Turn-Based 7%
- #6 MidBoss
94% 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 63.1% ★, Turn-Based 9.4%, Dungeon Crawler 5.3%, Roguelike 5.2%, Procedural Generation 4.7%
- #7 Cardinal Quest 2
93% matchVery Positive91% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Randomnine Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 65.2% ★, RPG 18.4%, Roguelike 16.4%
- #8 Golden Krone Hotel
92% 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 46.6% ★, Turn-Based 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, Roguelike 4.9%
- #9 Approaching Infinity
91% matchVery Positive94% of 745 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 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: Traditional Roguelike 50.1% ★, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, RPG 5.3%, Roguelike 5%
- #10 Pixel Dungeon
91% matchVery Positive89% of 452 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, Traditional Roguelike 19.4% ★, Roguelike 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Turn-Based 13%
- #11 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
90% 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 39.5% ★, Turn-Based 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Roguelike 4.7%
- #12 Haque
89% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.3% ★, Roguelike 16%, RPG 14.8%, Strategy 13.9%
- #13 Dungeons of Dredmor
89% 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 60.8% ★, Turn-Based 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Roguelike 7.4%, RPG 3.2%
- #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 37.2% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%
- #15 Sproggiwood
87% 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 31.2% ★, Turn-Based 23.4%, Grid-Based Movement 17.6%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Roguelike 3.4%
- #16 Tales of Maj'Eyal
86% 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 46.5% ★, Turn-Based 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelike 5.7%, RPG 3.6%
- #17 Rift Wizard
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,065 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.4% ★, Turn-Based 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #18 Eye of Khaos
85% 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 41.1% ★, Turn-Based 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%, Grid-Based Movement 6.8%
- #19 DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder
84% matchVery Positive94% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Caravel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Turn-Based 29.3%, Grid-Based Movement 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Puzzle 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #20 SFD : Rogue TRPG
84% matchVery Positive85% of 102 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: Turn-Based 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, RPG 11.4%, Strategy 10.5%
- #21 Equin: The Lantern
83% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
Equin: The Lantern is a challenging roguelike that's easy to get into but tough to master. Conquer the huge 50 floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.5% ★, Strategy 15.8%, RPG 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #22 EmbeRogue
82% 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 36.7% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #23 Rogue Titan
82% 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 36.6% ★, Mythology 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #24 Warlock: Age of Entropy
81% 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 41.8% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Grid-Based Movement 5.9%
- #25 Once upon a Dungeon II
81% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Linux
Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.9% ★, Mythology 13.4%, Inventory Management 13.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
- #26 Rogue Fable III
79% 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 70.1% ★, Turn-Based 7.5%, Dungeon Crawler 4.7%, Roguelike 4.4%, Procedural Generation 3.8%
- #27 Dawn of the Mexica
80% 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 33.5% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
- #28 Terra Randoma
79% 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 35.1% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8%
- #29 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
78% 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 42.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Grid-Based Movement 6.7%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #30 Amulet of Iovar
78% 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 55.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 5.8%, RPG 5.2%
- #31 Mortal Glory
77% matchVery Positive87% of 582 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.3% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #32 Hexagon Soup
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sayberry Labs
Windows
A keyboard-first traditional roguelike on an isometric hex grid—turn-based, permadeath, and ruthless decision-making. Your class emerges from the skills you pick, not a menu. Manage scarce resources, out-position enemies, claim Hex Runes, then survive the climb back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.1% ★, Turn-Based 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #33 Rogue’s Dark Descent
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knighthawq
Windows
Rogue’s Dark Descent is a traditional roguelike about exploring a dangerous, procedurally generated wilderness and the forgotten places beneath it. Fight, explore, meet survivors, uncover lost history, find powerful artifacts, and see how long your story lasts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Inventory Management 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%
- #34 Legacybound
76% 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 44.3% ★, Turn-Based 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, Roguelike 5%
- #35 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
75% 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 20.3%, Traditional Roguelike 20.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #36 Dungeon Croaker
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Grid-Based Movement 7.5%
- #37 Asterogue
73% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Inventory Management 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #38 Primo's Dungeon
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ztkent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Primo's Dungeon is a 2D adventure dungeon crawler that combines classic roguelike elements with real-time combat. When monsters attack your farm, you must venture into an ever-changing dungeon to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #39 Jupiter Hell Classic
72% 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 41.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%
- #40 Zorbus
73% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Roguelike 5.4%
- #41 Legion's Crawl
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: Turnspender
Windows
Descend the dungeon and slay the evil! Legion's Crawl is a combination of classic roguelike principle and modern 3D environment with intuitive GUI. Choose your hero and difficulty, challenge the randomly generated dungeons!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.9% ★, Turn-Based 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, RPG 6.8%
- #42 Descent from Arkov's Tower
72% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Roguelike 5.4%
- #43 Dungeon of Rikka
73% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Inventory Management 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #44 Jupiter Hell
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,120 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Turn-Based 23.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Strategy 4.5%
- #45 Deadzoned
70% 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 40.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%
- #46 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
71% 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 46.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, RPG 4.5%
- #47 Moraff's Dungeons
71% 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 27.3% ★, Turn-Based 21.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #48 Beyond the Bridge
70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, RPG 8.9%, Roguelike 6.9%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #49 DA_RL
69% 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 60.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, RPG 7.3%, Roguelike 6.1%
- #50 Oxidus Tales
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mario Aviles
Windows
Embrace a new adventure in this post apocalyptic world. Investigate, defeat bosses and clear the different dungeons in this turn based roguelike with 3 different battle systems.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.3%, Strategy 9.5%, RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based 8.2%
- #51 Vulture for NetHack
70% 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 61.5% ★, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Roguelike 6.9%, RPG 6.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.5%
- #52 Dragonwake
68% 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 43.5% ★, Turn-Based 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Grid-Based Movement 4.9%, Procedural Generation 4.5%
- #53 Undermoon
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: momorangePub: Gamingdove
Windows
UnderMoon is a dark fantasy turn-based tactical roguelike RPG. Awaken in a strange moonlit town, build your hero, and climb a shifting tower. Read enemy intent, combine weapons, magic, summons, and elemental reactions, defeat deadly bosses, and uncover why everyone was brought to this world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5% ★, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Grid-Based Movement 6.7%
- #54 Dwarven Alchemist
68% 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 36% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Inventory Management 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #55 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
67% 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 41.7% ★, Turn-Based 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Roguelike 4.9%
- #56 Depths of Ascension
68% 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 35.5% ★, Mythology 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #57 Rift Wizard 3
65% matchVery Positive89% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Procedural Generation 8%, Strategy 5.8%, RPG 5.6%
- #58 Fractalis
67% 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 34.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #59 Touhou Crawl
65% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: joy1999
Windows
"Touhou Crawl" is a Touhou derivative roguelike game. Conquer the dungeon-ified Gensokyo using items, faith, and tactics!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Roguelike 5.3%
- #60 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
67% matchVery Positive84% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: mebiusu.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, Grid-Based Movement 27.8%, Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 4.7%