- #1 Caveman Caravan
97% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Snaggleteeth Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
A land bridge has appeared that leads to a new land! Guide a caravan of cavemen on a journey to a new continent by using map tiles and invented tools together in powerful combinations to collect resources that help them to survive.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Roguelike 24.8%, Puzzle 14.1%, Retro 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #2 Path of the RNGesus
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Jorel
Windows · Linux
Play as literal reincarnations of the RNGesus in this curated rollathon experience. Hoard items and perks, manipulate RNG and optimize synergies to vanquish the unholy, non-deterministic chaos that plagues the land.
Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, Roguelike 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #3 Minato
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: noshuio
Windows
Minato combines classic minesweeper with roguelike elements. Progress through increasingly challenging stages, discovering unique items to help you conquer the toughest boards and situations. Beware of bosses that introduce unexpected twists to the classic gameplay.
Why similar: Roguelike 30.8%, Strategy 25.3%, Puzzle 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 9.8%
- #4 Annalynn MD
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cruise Elroy
Windows
Annalynn MD is a falling block puzzle game that hearkens back to similar titles of the 16-bit era. Twist, turn, and take out germs in three different game modes as you help Annalynn make the world just a little bit healthier.
Why similar: Roguelike 27.1%, Strategy 19.9%, Score Attack 19.7%, Puzzle 16.4%, Retro 8.1%
- #5 Maze Ablaze
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: elsewhere games
Windows
Maze Ablaze is a fast-paced strategy game where you move the walls of a maze to defend an explosive barrel from an oncoming flame! Move fast and think faster as you work with limited resources to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Score Attack 25.1%, Puzzle 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 9.1%
- #6 868-HACK
94% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Brough
Windows · Mac
You are a computer hacker. You steal precious data while the world sleeps.
Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Roguelike 43.5%
- #7 TetraDice
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lunarhellgames
Windows
Forget everything you know about falling blocks. TetraDice blends classic arcade strategy with Roguelite powers and dice-driven chaos. Bend gravity, unleash explosions, and use 50+ Perks to survive and beat the high score.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Roguelike 30.4%, Puzzle 19.8%, Retro 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #8 Command HQ
92% matchVery Positive91% of 87 reviews2014
Dev: Ozark SoftscapePub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this fast-paced game of strategic global conquest from award-winning game designer Dan Bunten, you'll control your own superpower as you attempt to outguess and overcome opposing superpowers in World Wars I, II, III IV, and V!
Why similar: Strategy 78.2%, Retro 21.8%
- #9 The Loopholes Chronicles
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Jérémy BeuchotPub: Scroow
Windows
The Loopholes Chronicles is an escape game in virtual reality. In a futuristic fantasy universe, you will travel through time and time to solve unique riddles.
Why similar: Strategy 80.5%, Puzzle 19.5%
- #10 Crystalmancers
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vania GamesPub: No Publisher
Windows
Crystalmancers is a roguelike, block-smashing puzzle game inspired by the JRPG's of the 90's. Collect items, upgrade your pieces, and use each Crystalmancers unique abilities to vanquish the monsters that await you in an ancient dungon known as "The Primordial Cauldron".
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Roguelike 26.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 8.7%
- #11 BitLiberator
90% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: PlaceHolder Name Studio
Windows
A challenging top-down strategy-puzzle-action game where you convert enemies into allies and link them to form powerful upgraded structures. Think and act quickly, or you'll be overwhelmed in just half a minute!
Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Score Attack 14.7%, Retro 12.6%
- #12 Awakening of Legend
89% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Source Error Productions
Windows
Awakening of Legend is a free, retro-inspired, rogue-like adventure with randomized loot, transferable perks and combat inspired by the Active Time Battle (ATB) system from old school JRPGs.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Roguelike 40.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #13 Piatka
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: iwangr
Windows
The game get 490 words to guess. Try to uncover word simply by uncover every single letter. get lot of bonuses from teddy bear and parrot .Play on a single player or multiplayer mode. Have fun training your mind !
Why similar: Strategy 80.5%, Puzzle 19.5%
- #14 Eyehold Blocks
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David Yang
Windows · Linux
Defeat the dungeon of Eyehold with the help of the blocks within in a brand new puzzle roguelike. Drop pieces to clear away the damage from the attacks of the monsters within and fight back.
Why similar: Roguelike 32%, Strategy 30.7%, Puzzle 19%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #15 Joint Force
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rocket 9 Labs
Windows · Linux
Solve challenging puzzles to reunite Belcho and Nim.
Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Puzzle 17.9%, Retro 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #16 Minesweeper 99
86% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Babafish
Windows
An incredibly addictive spin-off of the classic Minesweeper game, with new difficulties, new modes and global leaderboards for fastest time and highest score.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Score Attack 27%, Puzzle 19.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #17 Famaze
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: Oryx Design Lab
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx.
Why similar: Roguelike 50.2%, Strategy 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #18 Time Management
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Jason SuydamPub: Stop and Watch Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Travel through a duotone world avoiding obstacles and managing your time to reach the next level. Over 100 levels to conquer and with its simple art style complex puzzles await.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Puzzle 18.8%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #19 Brainroll
84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Nullsson
Windows
Embark on a mind-bending adventure as Brainroll! Solve challenging puzzles in this sokoban-style game by moving brain blocks while sliding on ice. Relax in Brainroll's world, where clever thinking is the key to success. Get ready to roll your way to victory in this puzzle-packed sliding experience!
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Puzzle 22.8%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Sokoban 7.4% ★
- #20 Skyland
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Evan Bowman
Windows
In this gorgeous FTL-inspired tactical RTS, you and your crew must take command of a flying castle, and defend it from sky pirates while fighting enemies of increasing difficulty. Originally developed for Gameboy Advance, now available on Steam!
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Roguelike 36.1%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #21 Kreeps
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: WaterDemon
Windows
Kreeps is a tower defense game where you choose how your towers and the enemies scale as the game progresses. Use any combination of 7 different types of towers and weapons to defend against the growing Kreep horde.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Roguelike 31.9%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #22 Fast Mine Sweeping: Skill Awakening
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 青索
Windows
《Lightning-Fast Mine Sweeping: Skill Awakening》 Choose different characters, combine various skills, and quickly complete challenging minesweeper levels. Features classic minesweeper, standard roguelike gameplay, and challenge mode. With 4 characters and over 100 skills.
Why similar: Strategy 38.1%, Roguelike 25.5%, Puzzle 18.4%, Score Attack 16.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #23 Eternal Hunt
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: OZT Games
Windows
Eternal Hunt is a pixel art roguelite action game where you battle waves of enemies. Fight on random maps and upgrade your character with powerful weapons and outfits!
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Roguelike 25.9%, Score Attack 12.4%, Retro 11%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #24 Brawlette
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tidepool Games
Windows
Assemble a deck - tweak the odds - spin the wheel. Roulette meets mini-roguelike deck battler!
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Roguelike 30.3%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #25 Satan's Castle
81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
This game is an action & strategy. While attacking you can summon monsters at the same time and fight.
Why similar: Strategy 75.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.7%
- #26 DungeonUp
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 507 reviews2015
Dev: Clewcat GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Roguelike 33.7%, Puzzle 18.8%
- #27 Orbius
79% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Th3ValePub: Th3 Game Studio
Windows
Orbius is a suika-like, rogue-lite casual game where the goal is to get the highest score possible. As your score rises, you must select spells that make furthering the game more and more difficult. Will you master Orbius?
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Roguelike 28.1%, Puzzle 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #28 Chair Debiti
78% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: ChairDev
Windows
A chairbuilder roguelike where flipping a chair is your only means of paying off your life's debt. Craft lucrative combos with your chair by simultaneously fishing, mining, playing blackjack, casting spells, manipulating stocks, and fighting monsters!
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Roguelike 41.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #29 Perfect Diamond
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Anthony BlackmanPub: Enjoyance Games
Windows · Linux
Perfect Diamond is a fast-paced puzzle game made for the NES. ROM included! Slide puzzle blocks into the grid to fill lines. Try to survive as the pieces move faster and faster. 3 single-player modes, local multiplayer battle, battle vs CPU.
Why similar: Strategy 26.5%, Retro 21.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Score Attack 19%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #30 Lethal Dungeon
75% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2026
Dev: Nihohe Soft
Windows
Lethal Dungeon is a roguelike card game. Win every battle using only the cards in your opening hand to defeat all enemies in a single turn.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Roguelike 31.7%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #31 Kidnapped
79% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Bundle LLCPub: Bundle
Windows
Solve the mysterious kidnapping of beloved actress Sebastiana Sax. In this one-player mystery game, you must decipher clues and interrogate witnesses to get to the bottom of this heinous crime. Can you solve the mystery in time?
Why similar: Strategy 69.2%, Puzzle 25.3%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #32 Centrist
76% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Yrbiax
Windows
Centrist is a block stacking game where your goal is to place blocks around the center piece in a perfect square formation. Blocks will appear from 4 different directions.
Why similar: Score Attack 32.5%, Strategy 22.6%, Retro 22.3%, Puzzle 20.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #33 Cat Puzzle
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: 알경이
Windows
Rescue as many cats as you can within the time limit! Combine puzzle and roguelike elements to achieve the highest score possible.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.9%, Strategy 35.5%, Puzzle 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #34 Meld
77% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Axis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Meld is a mind-bending puzzle game featuring 200+ levels and a build-in editor so you can create your own and play levels made by others!
Why similar: Strategy 79.7%, Puzzle 20.3%
- #35 The Nightmare Cooperative
77% matchMixed50% of 132 reviews2014
Dev: Lucky FramePub: Blazing Griffin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The Nightmare Cooperative is a fiendishly difficult turnbased roguelike featuring an array of characters, each with different powers to help you destroy monsters, escape levels, and collect gold.
Why similar: Strategy 56.1%, Roguelike 43.9%
- #36 Sweepin' XS
74% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: FungalVoiidPub: Cremini
Windows
A roguelite minesweeper game where you use different tiles, flags and skills to clear multiple boards in a row!
Why similar: Roguelike 28.5%, Strategy 22.9%, Retro 19.4%, Puzzle 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #37 Shard Shuffle
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Husk
Windows
Shard Shuffle offers a unique experience blending strategy and puzzles. Place pieces skillfully, destroy to accumulate points. Use combos and win bombs to optimize your strategy. Challenges add spice; earn Shards to personalize your gaming experience!
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Score Attack 20.5%, Puzzle 20%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #38 Demon Century
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: seikagames
Windows
In this turn-based combat adventure, defend humanity from demons. Choose your suitable warrior according to your opponent and the climate where you fight. Upgrade your weapons and armor. Cook your food, collect resources and work them to make your tools
Why similar: Strategy 58.6%, Roguelike 38.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #39 House and Hand
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LandonDevelops
Windows
Building thriving island cities in this addictive match-3 deck-building roguelike! Place forests, mountains, cities, and more on islands using cards from your deck. Match 3 identical features to combine them into a bigger, better features that scores you points.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Roguelike 30.9%, Puzzle 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #40 Refract
73% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Renaissance Game Studio
Windows · Mac
"Refract" is a puzzle game in which you use the primary colored laser beams and reflect them or refract them to the cuboid of thet corresponding color.
Why similar: Strategy 69.8%, Puzzle 30.2%
- #41 Biomeinoes
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Ben Emmerson
Windows
Biomeinoes is a score-attack tile-matching strategy game about building abstract isometric landscapes. Optimise your resources, plan ahead, and fine-tune your strategy to climb the ranks!
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Score Attack 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Singleplayer 3%
- #42 Bombuzal
73% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Image WorksPub: MIRROR Soft
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the bomb-throwing, brain-twisting action world of Bombuzal! You are a bug eyed, weird looking spud shaped creature in a land of bombs ready to explode. Where any push of a button could lead you right to oblivion, you must use your knowledge of demolitions to save you from certain disaster.
Why similar: Strategy 66.9%, Retro 18.9%, Puzzle 14.2%
- #43 奇门象棋-QiMen Chess
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 一坨馬
Windows
"Qi Men Chess" is a roguelike Chinese chess game that subverts traditional rules. Here, the pieces possess hundreds of unique skills and items, and abundant random events make every move full of surprises and challenges
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Roguelike 33.2%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #44 イーシャの魔法図書室
71% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: 放課後の生徒会室
Windows
A rogue-like dungeon game where you fight using magic! Make full use of the spell book with the wizard Isha Let's capture the dungeon!
Why similar: Strategy 52%, Roguelike 45.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #45 Archon Classic
72% matchVery Positive81% of 192 reviews2010
Dev: React Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Inspired by chess, but adding combat that YOU control, Archon was the original Battle Chess. You must try to outmaneuver your opponent using teams of fantasy creatures or monsters in this epic struggle of Light and Dark.
Why similar: Strategy 80.9%, Retro 19.1%
- #46 Equin: The Lantern
71% 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: Strategy 45.5%, Roguelike 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Retro 11.4%
- #47 The Forbidden Flask
69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: QowfacePub: CowHammer Studios
Windows
In a kingdom that has outlawed potion making, an Alchemist turned brew-master continues to sell potions on the underground market from the back of their tavern. Serve both ale and potions to customers, but don't get caught selling potions when the guards make their rounds!
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Roguelike 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Retro 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #48 Poly Mole
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Haubna
Windows · Mac · Linux
Poly Mole is a puzzle game in which you have to guide your mole through a ton of different levels. Play levels from the community, create your own or test yourself in the campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 70.2%, Puzzle 29.8%
- #49 Way of Gold and Steel
70% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 67.6%, Roguelike 32.4%
- #50 Conflict: Europe
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Personal Software ServicesPub: MIRROR Soft
Windows · Linux
The threat of nuclear war has receded and the balance of fear that entrapped humanity has loosened it's grip. Conflict: Europe shows why the nightmare must never become reality.
Why similar: Strategy 87.2%, Retro 12.8%
- #51 Little Square Things
68% matchVery Positive88% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: G.Reed
Windows
Forget the box. Think outside the entire warehouse!
Why similar: Strategy 45%, Sokoban 21.4% ★, Retro 17.6%, Puzzle 16%
- #52 2048 Bosses
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Suraimu Studios
Windows
2048 Bosses is an addictive puzzle roguelike where you can combine skills and characters to create game-breaking builds to destroy powerful bosses using your 2048 score. Discover the routes that lead to each enemy and counter their moves with your upgrades.
Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Roguelike 34.3%, Score Attack 16.4%, Puzzle 11%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #53 Gumball Guesser
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Collin King
Windows
A code-guessing puzzle game where you will decipher the correct combination of gumballs to solve a puzzle. You'll challenge yourself by raising the bar on the difficulty of the puzzles you'll solve.
Why similar: Strategy 73.1%, Puzzle 23.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #54 メーアステイル 小さな国のアイテム屋さん/Mearstale our little item shop
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy FactoryPub: Kodansha
Windows
"Mearstale" is a national strategy adventure game where you become the lord of the country and develop the town significantly. Sell everything from stones to real estate, build buildings, and sometimes interact with people to explore the world within a given period of time.
Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, Roguelike 37.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #55 Ancient Battle: Hannibal
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient Battle: Hannibal is the newest edition to the Ancient Battles series. Experience the magnificence of the Punic Wars!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #56 Final Frontier
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Bubble Bus SoftwarePub: MIRROR Soft
Windows · Linux
Quick to learn but hard to master, FINAL FRONTIER is a fast, fully icon operated, Player vs AI strategy simulation not unlike a real time chess game where the player can design his own pieces and structure his own moves. A game of infinite permutations, FINAL FRONTIER takes gameplay to the limits.
Why similar: Strategy 84.4%, Retro 15.6%
- #57 100 Years’ War
67% matchMostly Positive64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight the various battles of the 100 Years Was throughout the Medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #58 Rebels & Redcoats
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Rebels and Redcoats recreates the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War. The war began in 1775 when the American colonies rebelled against the British Empire, declaring their independence in 1776.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #59 Ruthless Conquest
65% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2019
Dev: Candy Rufus Games
Windows
Send the fleet to capture planets and expand your empire, until you vanquish them all! No ads, no in-app purchases, completely free. Local and internet multiplayer is supported in this galactic strategy game. Six levels of challenging AI await you for practice matches and for making up numbers.
Why similar: Strategy 100%