- #1 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
97% 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 32.1% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Perma Death 9.5%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #2 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive90% of 374 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Perma Death 8.1%, Grid-Based Movement 5.7%
- #3 The Curse Of Yendor
96% 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 33% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Roguelike 7.9%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #4 Path of Achra
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,239 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7% ★, Roguelike 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Perma Death 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%
- #5 Quest of Dungeons
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 736 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 30.8% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Perma Death 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #6 Tales of Maj'Eyal
94% matchVery Positive94% of 7,427 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.1% ★, Turn-Based 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Perma Death 11%
- #7 Rift Wizard
93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,059 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.6 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 21.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelike 11.5%, Perma Death 10.5%
- #8 Hack, Slash, Loot
92% matchMixed52% of 755 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 68.9% ★, Roguelike 15.3%, Turn-Based 4.1%, Perma Death 3.2%, RPG 2.6%
- #9 Rogue's Tale
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 756 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66.2% ★, Roguelike 21.2%, Turn-Based 7.6%, RPG 3.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #10 Golden Krone Hotel
91% matchVery Positive95% of 336 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 38.4% ★, Turn-Based 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Roguelike 10%, Perma Death 9.1%
- #11 Terra Randoma
89% 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 32.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%, Perma Death 7.8%
- #12 Xenomarine
90% 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 54.7% ★, Roguelike 15.8%, Perma Death 7.2%, Turn-Based 6.5%, Grid-Based Movement 5.4%
- #13 OneBit Adventure
89% matchVery Positive87% of 740 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 5.9%, RPG 5.2%
- #14 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,162 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 34.2% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Roguelike 10%, Perma Death 8.3%
- #15 Gloomgrave
87% matchVery Positive87% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gloomgrave is a roguelike turn-based dungeon crawler where you will explore, loot, and fight your way through the ever-shifting dungeon to defeat the evil that lies below.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, Roguelike 17.2%, Perma Death 15%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Grid-Based Movement 8.8%
- #16 Rogue
86% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.6% ★, Roguelike 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Perma Death 9.8%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #17 Haque
86% 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 42.3% ★, Roguelike 30.5%, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Indie 4.8%
- #18 Sproggiwood
85% 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 31.8% ★, Turn-Based 25.2%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%, Roguelike 8.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #19 Zavix Tower
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 9.4%
- #20 Forrader Hero
83% 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 24.3%, Roguelike 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Perma Death 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9%
- #21 Lost Flame
81% matchVery Positive97% of 176 reviews2026
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Linux
Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37% ★, Roguelike 33.9%, Turn-Based 14%, Perma Death 7%, RPG 5.4%
- #22 Rogue Wizards
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.7%, Roguelike 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #23 Dungeonmans
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,233 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 58.1% ★, Roguelike 17.9%, Turn-Based 9.4%, Grid-Based Movement 6.4%, Dungeon Crawler 3.2%
- #24 魔塔地牢
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 243 reviews2021
Dev: Zeros
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.2% ★, Roguelike 13.7%, Retro 7.4%, Perma Death 7.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #25 Card Quest
80% matchVery Positive86% of 378 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Roguelike 16.5%, Perma Death 10.7%, RPG 6.6%
- #26 Emberlight
81% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Quarter Onion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, RPG 12.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #27 Lootbound
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,172 reviews2026
Dev: ArtDockPub: Dreland Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lootbound is a tactical roguelite with turn-based combat, loot management and D&D elements set in a dark fantasy world. Fight dangerous enemies, collect epic loot, recruit allies and lead them on a path of adventure.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Roguelike 17.8%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #28 Endor Awakens: Roguelite DRPG
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Javier Hernández Torres
Windows
Explore procedurally generated dungeons in this roguelite dungeon crawler. Battle epic monsters, collect loot, and customize your character in strategic turn-based combat. Adapt to a constantly changing world after the fall of Mordoth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.2% ★, Roguelike 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, RPG 6.3%, Roguelite 4.9%
- #29 Rift Wizard 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 775 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.3% ★, Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Retro 7%, RPG 5.1%
- #30 Dungeons of Dredmor
78% matchVery Positive94% of 5,431 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 50.6% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Turn-Based 14%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%, Perma Death 4.3%
- #31 Lord of the Dark Castle
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Craze Creative StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, RPG 6.2%
- #32 SFD : Rogue TRPG
78% 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 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, RPG 10.6%, Roguelike 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
- #33 Crawl Tactics
75% matchVery Positive92% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Roguelike 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.3%, RPG 7.2%
- #34 Rogue Fable III
75% matchVery Positive93% of 746 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 65.1% ★, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based 7.4%, Dungeon Crawler 5.1%, Procedural Generation 2.3%
- #35 Crowntakers
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 685 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 27.6%, Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #36 Voidspire Tactics
76% matchVery Positive97% of 290 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Turn-Based 33%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, RPG 14.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #37 THYSIASTERY
73% matchVery Positive82% of 318 reviews2026
Dev: DIRGA
Windows · Linux
THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #38 The Fortress
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.6%, Roguelike 26.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, RPG 6.2%
- #39 Runestone Keeper
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 35.6%, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based 15.2%, RPG 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 7.3%
- #40 Dungeon Exiles
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Gronkins
Windows
Conquer the darkness in Dungeon Exiles, an autobattler roguelike set in a dark fantasy world. Descend into the procedurally generated dungeon, level up, unlock synergies and acquire powerful items as you fight for survival and slay the bosses.
Why similar: Roguelike 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Perma Death 11.5%, Strategy 8.6%, RPG 7.1%
- #41 Undergrave
73% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
Windows
Undergrave is a tactical roguelike in which moving, jumping, managing your stamina, dashing and 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 strategically is vital for success.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.2% ★, Roguelike 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Procedural Generation 5.9%
- #42 MidBoss
73% matchVery Positive86% of 276 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 58% ★, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 5.7%, Perma Death 3.9%
- #43 Rift Wizard 3
69% matchVery Positive89% of 275 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 51.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, RPG 5.4%, Strategy 5.2%
- #44 The Doors of Trithius
70% matchVery Positive94% of 979 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 41.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #45 Dungeon Scavenger
72% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Vidama Software LLC
Windows
Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 5.7%
- #46 Tangledeep
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,482 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.2% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #47 Alvora Tactics
71% matchVery Positive92% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 11.9%
- #48 Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe
69% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Lab Rabbit Games ltd
Windows
With a focus on stealth, combat, and long-term planning, Shadowed offers 6 unique classes, over 200 perks, and a heavy emphasis on level and enemy design. Synergistic and brutal in both style and difficulty, Shadowed is a traditional Roguelike experience like no other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.8% ★, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, RPG 4.9%
- #49 Aethermancer
66% matchVery Positive91% of 2,650 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Perma Death 12.1%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #50 Rogue Fable IV
68% matchVery Positive94% of 238 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 36.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelike 11.8%, Perma Death 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #51 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 652 reviews2023
Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.3% ★, Turn-Based 23%, Roguelike 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #52 The Darkness Below
68% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.8%, Grid-Based Movement 21.4%, RPG 11.6%, Old School 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #53 Dark Quest
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 207 reviews2015
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Dark Quest is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you command a party of heroes on an epic quest to defeat the dark sorcerer and his minions, and save the land from his dark magic.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, RPG 7.6%, Strategy 7%
- #54 Robothorium
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 374 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 32.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Strategy 10.3%, RPG 8.7%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #55 Netherguild
68% matchVery Positive95% of 95 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: Turn-Based 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelike 13%, Perma Death 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%
- #56 Luck & Loot
66% matchVery Positive91% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: SMARTcreativePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Luck & Loot is a dice-building roguelike where you’ll craft and customize powerful dice, collect game-changing relics, and battle corrupted foes in brutal, turn-based combat across procedurally generated dungeons. Victory is earned in this unforgiving fight for survival.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Old School 9.6%, RPG 8.1%
- #57 Hellslave
67% matchVery Positive85% of 3,375 reviews2022
Dev: Ars GoetiaPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 48.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.2%, RPG 15.7%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 5.2%
- #58 The Dungeon Beneath
67% matchVery Positive89% of 893 reviews2020
Dev: Puzzle Box Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Perma Death 16.5%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Procedural Generation 6.8%
- #59 The Hidden Scrolls
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: Red Dragon StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
A turn-based tactical roguelike fusing Spring and Autumn history with supernatural fantasy. Assemble knights in an ink-oil aesthetic world, venture into five perilous realms, battle monsters and human-born demons, and collect lost bamboo slips to unravel hidden secrets.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Roguelike 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #60 Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th
67% matchMixed70% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Goonswarm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battles
Why similar: Roguelike 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Strategy 9.1%