Games Like Lost City of Bardo

Dive into a 2.5D isometric action RPG adventure inspired by late-90s and early-00s classics. Face cunning enemy factions, explore a layered world filled with vivid characters, mythic stories, and handcrafted environments. Immerse yourself in a dangerous and unforgiving golden age of power fantasy.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Isometric 22.1%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Inventory Management 10.7%

KryptCrawler brings classic first person, grid based Dungeon Crawler gameplay to your PC and VR. Descend into the unknown and explore the perilous depth of the sinister tombs and crypts you are thrown into, armed with nothing but a map and your wits.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.1%, Grid-Based Movement 26%, Adventure 18.3%, Retro 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Adventure 19.4%, Old School 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Since the fall of the Old World, new tribes and city-states have risen to power in the world of Dremid'ir. Join a quest to destroy the Godslayer, and save the world!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Lore-Rich 15%, Old School 11.9%, Retro 10.2%

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: Dungeon Crawler 32.4%, Grid-Based Movement 24.2%, Old School 11.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Inventory Management 10.4%

Heart Light: Knight of the Gnomes is a hand-drawn, cozy-dark first-person dungeon crawler. Explore a forgotten labyrinth, battle strange creatures, craft potions, unlock Ley Magic, and return to the surface before the darkness changes you.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, Grid-Based Movement 22%, Old School 10.7%, Inventory Management 10.6%, Adventure 10.5%

The Summoning is a fantasy role-playing adventure, set inside a huge labyrinth with 40 different levels and hordes of monsters. Use steel, magic and wit to fight, cast and puzzle your way through the evil that lies within. Struggle to survive and grow strong enough to fight and defeat Shadow Weaver.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.6%, Isometric 27.5%, Old School 17.7%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Adventure 5.4%

Dungeon Chamber is an action game, with an isometric view and character evolution. Three playable classes, MAGE, BARBARIAN and ROGUE(DLC). Acquire exclusive powers and adventure through 10 chambers for each hero. Unique ranking system for each chamber and hero.

Why similar: Isometric 36.8%, Dungeon Crawler 35.6%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 0.5%

The dwarves have abandoned the ringing forges and roaring breweries of Vul Buhldar, and in their absence other, less savory things of the dark have taken up residence...

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, Isometric 22.6%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Old School 11.4%, Adventure 11%

The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38%, Grid-Based Movement 30.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Retro 8%, Open World 7.2%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.4%, Grid-Based Movement 24.2%, Old School 12.3%, Adventure 6.2%, Atmospheric 2.4%

INVICTA: The Next Queen is a TopDown Soulslike game where a legendary warrior must fight her way through hell and claim her soul once more. Take the role of Moma as you explore the labyrinthian dungeons that make up the Circle of Greed and defeat King Midas in single combat.

Why similar: Isometric 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Action-Adventure 15%, Lore-Rich 14%, Adventure 10.5%

Witness the rebirth of a genre in Lumo – a classic isometric adventure with a modern twist for gamers young and old alike!

Why similar: Isometric 34.7%, Adventure 30.1%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Retro 12.7%, Indie 7.6%

Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42%, Grid-Based Movement 26.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Old School 7.2%, Retro 4.3%

Light From Within is a top-down action-adventure focused on exploration, dungeon crawling, and discovery. Traverse a handcrafted world, solve puzzles, uncover hidden paths, and collect relics that expand your abilities, boost your stats, and alter how you interact with the environment.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Adventure 19.2%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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 52.1%, Grid-Based Movement 30.1%, Adventure 7%, Old School 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Fallen Dungeons is a grid-based dungeon crawler which melds modern aesthetics and mechanics with old school game design.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.2%, Grid-Based Movement 29.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 4.8%

Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.3%, Grid-Based Movement 33.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 3.5%

'Ruadine' is a single player dungeon-crawling adventure with a unique combat system. The game features a branching world to explore, mysterious monsters to defeat, and an atmospheric soundtrack.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Old School 10.5%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%

Fight enemies as a lone warrior, loot rare items, equip powerful weapons and get expertise to unlock powerful abilities with simple and straightforward skill tree, complete quests and discover the mysteries of the world in this Action-RPG full of enemies, allies, lore and interesting locations.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Lore-Rich 19.9%, Isometric 19.2%, Inventory Management 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14%

Slash, shoot and craft your way through vicious monsters and perilous dungeons in this post apocalyptic quest to save the world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.1%, Lore-Rich 22.3%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 2.3%

Seek Death as you face dangerous foes, solve puzzles, and explore forgotten dungeons to become the ultimate necromancer.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.4%, Action-Adventure 25.5%, Isometric 16.9%, Adventure 15%, Indie 1.6%

Join the ranks of the Dungeoneers; The only requirement? Have been banished to hell on earth. Delve into Dungeons, Loot and Collect Materials, Craft better Gear, and become the Ultimate Dungeoneer.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30%, Isometric 22.5%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Open World 10.3%

Explore a hand-painted dynamic open world in this immersive ARPG. Create custom spells and trigger countless reactions. Plunder treasure and secrets with your party of adventurers. Upgrade your party with magic loot. Fight what lurks in the depths of dungeons. Discover mysteries of the Fadelands.

Why similar: Isometric 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Old School 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Do you like Marie‑chan? You play as Marie Android, a small girl‑like robot who meets many friends. Using mysterious powers, she can become muscular, flatten into a paper‑thin form, or transform into a giant tank to fight enemies. Borrow your friends’ abilities and save Akacha Town.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, Action-Adventure 29.5%, Adventure 21%, Retro 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Descend into a vast network of forgotten caves, twisting corridors, ancient ruins, and undiscovered terrain. As the last hope of humanity, you’ll carve your own path by building and demolishing blocks, battling hostile creatures, and scavenging vital resources.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.8%, Adventure 19.2%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Retro 9.7%, Open World 8%

Skadi Tower is a meditative 3D puzzle game about clearing towers of ice. Travel across a frozen world with the protagonist in search of a goddess trapped under the ice. She is your only hope of saving your people from the coming apocalypse. Stay warm, fellow traveler.

Why similar: Isometric 42.9%, Grid-Based Movement 32.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Indie 1.4%

Help Kid Goblin overcome tricky puzzles and dangerous obstacles in this charming retro-style adventure packed with levels, secrets and classic 8-bit spirit.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Action-Adventure 23.1%, Adventure 22.1%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Retro 6.6%

Awakened from the depths of the forest, a Spirit resumes its role as a forgotten guardian. In this isometric dungeon crawler hack & slash, master the powers of Fire, Water, and Nature to push back elemental creatures and save this corrupted sanctuary.

Why similar: Isometric 50.1%, Action-Adventure 26.8%, Adventure 21.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Isometric 24.5%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Old School 11.7%

Dawn of the Wizards is a grid based dungeon crawler RPG. The game puts its focus on real-time melee combat. Fighting monsters in a dungeon, solving puzzles and exploring the world and events that led to the dawn of the wizards and the downfall of all who opposed them.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.8%, Grid-Based Movement 28.7%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Continuing from Legend of the Sword, the wizard has the artifacts again and is threatening to use his mutant army to steep the land of Anar in the blackest night. This time the wizard is wiser. This time, finding the crystals is your only hope. This story is yet to be told. This is your chance to write the history.

Why similar: Adventure 47.8%, Isometric 37.8%, Retro 14.4%

A short wave based action game. The first of many games that follow in the steps of the Thalorian Arena.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.5%, Adventure 26.4%, Action-Adventure 25.6%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.2%, Isometric 31%, Adventure 19.2%, Open World 13.7%, Indie 3.5%

Explore a handcrafted fantasy world, solve puzzles, battle dungeon bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades in this retro-inspired action-adventure with stoner comedy.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.9%, Action-Adventure 26.4%, Open World 14.3%, Retro 13%, Adventure 7.6%

A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.5%, Action-Adventure 24.5%, Old School 16.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Retro 7.1%

This is a top-down shooter. You are Santa Claus and you save Christmas!, find the Christmas presents, so that the children can celebrate a happy Christmas. Find paths, solve puzzles, jump, run, and shoot.

Why similar: Isometric 40.4%, Adventure 26.5%, Action-Adventure 23.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A classic-style 3D dungeon crawler that blends nostalgic challenge with modern comfort. Enjoy flexible character creation and a classic world, now with streamlined, trial-and-error gameplay.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46%, Grid-Based Movement 30.7%, Old School 22.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Enter the dungeon and help the master wizard to find his cat in this oldschool dungeon crawler. Discover powerful magical items and weapons. Solve puzzles and traps and fight the enemies in this real time combat dungeon crawler game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.4%, Grid-Based Movement 15.1%, Old School 15%, Adventure 11.9%, Retro 8.8%

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49.7%, Action-Adventure 24%, Retro 12.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 2.1%

Behold The Dark is a 2D isometric action, adventure game with pixel graphics and survival horror elements emphasizing on lighting mechanics. Fight off monsters, interact with people, stay in the light, do whatever it takes to fend off that horrible oblivion.

Why similar: Isometric 34.8%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Adventure 15.4%, Open World 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.6%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Old School 14.3%, Retro 7.7%

Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Old School 13.7%, Open World 8.6%

A top down, action-adventure NES game follows the journey of two kids through their imagination. Get your weapons and fight your way through to find out what's wrong with your world.

Why similar: Old School 27.6%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Adventure 21.1%, Retro 19.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Auraile’ah: Under Cilathis is a single player third-person action exploration game where you play as a Slime that absorbs essence to heal and empower bound gems - your safeguard against permanent death - as you explore through subterranean labyrinths to uncover the source of an impending threat.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.3%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Lore-Rich 18.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Open World 7.3%

YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.7%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Open World 14.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Retro 12.1%

An isometric action game where you wield the power of destruction and creation in your hands, literally. Right hand attacks, left hand regenerates. Ascend through the divine realms through combat that rewards strategic resource management and precise execution.

Why similar: Isometric 47.7%, Action-Adventure 28.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Resource Management 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Adrenaline Dungeon is a top-down dungeon crawler game, play as an unknown man stuck in a time-looped dungeon. Uncover clues to discover a new order trying to rewrite history. Use different weapons and abilities to escape the dungeon and prevent history from being rewritten.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.2%, Action-Adventure 24.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1%

The Blood Mage is a fast-paced Puzzle/RPG hybrid. Reach the powerful blood crystal!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.5%, Grid-Based Movement 26.7%, Resource Management 12.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Old School 7.1%

A game about exploring the fascinating world full of hostile tremendous bosses. Gather loot, and level up your hero making your way throughout the ancient ruins!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36%, Adventure 22.6%, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Old School 11.5%, Retro 6.5%

Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Grid-Based Movement 24.3%, Old School 14.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Retro 8.7%

M.E.A.T. is a pixel art RPG game in a horror sci-fi setting, with renowned fight, movement and character development systems. Unravel the mystery of a sinister substance and become the hero of a small Canadian city during the Gold Rush era.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Isometric 27.2%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Retro 7.9%, Open World 7.9%

Join Head and Heels (pun intended) to defeat the Emperor in this award-winning vintage gem remake that plays (and looks!) better than ever before.

Why similar: Isometric 37.6%, Old School 18.1%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Retro 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%

A top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Play as Kana; Chosen to carry a sacred flame through haunted dungeons, solve ancient puzzles, and guide lost souls home. Built-in randomizer for endless replayability.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.5%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Old School 11.4%, Retro 7.4%

Ruzar - The Life Stone is a dungeon crawler RPG game in which you play an adventurer who needs to discover the powerful Life Stone. Do you have the skills to survive in the deadliest dungeons of the Mountain of Ruz and recover the legendary artefact?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.3%, Grid-Based Movement 36.4%, Adventure 12.2%

Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Isometric 24.9%, Old School 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Guide the shipwrecked hero through the mysterious land of dungeons & castles in this classic-style action RPG, combined with modern, streamlined features; random loot, skill tree paths, player development, character customization, real-time combat and handcrafted maps.

Why similar: Isometric 28.2%, Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Old School 16.5%, Resource Management 8.1%, Retro 7.3%

Fight the machines. Survive the ruins. Uncover the truth. Echo Core is a top-down sci-fi action-adventure where you awaken in a forgotten underground facility. Explore awe-inducing locations, battle hostile machines, and uncover the truth of this place across chapters.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38%, Action-Adventure 24%, Lore-Rich 20.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Battle through ever-changing dungeons in this fast-paced action roguelite! Play solo or team up online, get that sweet loot, and personalize your settlement and character. Party up and chat in social hubs, all in a beautifully handmade pixel art world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.7%, Isometric 26.5%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Adventure 12.5%

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: Dungeon Crawler 42.5%, Grid-Based Movement 32.2%, Adventure 15.8%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Indie 3.6%