- #1 Tales of Maj'Eyal
97% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrsโฅ1hr: 87%
Tales of MajโEyal 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 57.4% โ
, Roguelike 11%, Turn-Based 9.8%, Perma Death 6.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep RPG experience with a vast array of classes and abilities that mirror the complexity of MidBoss's character building.
- #2 Soulash
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 548 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrsโฅ1hr: 71%
Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.7% โ
, Roguelike 10.8%, Turn-Based 9%, Perma Death 5.6%, Loot 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a villain protagonist conquering a world, capturing the same dark, power-hungry progression found in MidBoss.
- #3 Dungeonmans
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,217 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 76.2% โ
, Roguelike 14.8%, Turn-Based 3.9%, RPG 1.5%, Dungeon Crawler 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more accessible traditional roguelike experience with persistent progression that makes every run feel impactful.
- #4 Cogmind
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,963 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 40.9 hrsโฅ1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66.7% โ
, Roguelike 8.4%, Turn-Based 7.3%, Dungeon Crawler 4.8%, Perma Death 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique part-swapping mechanic where you build your character by scavenging components from enemies, similar to MidBoss's possession system.
- #5 Dungeons of Dredmor
94% matchVery Positive94% of 5,406 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 70.1% โ
, Roguelike 13.4%, Turn-Based 6.2%, Dungeon Crawler 4%, Perma Death 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, humorous traditional roguelike that features deep skill trees and tactical dungeon exploration.
- #6 Caves of Qud
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,292 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.0 hrsโฅ1hr: 74%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.2% โ
, Turn-Based 14.4%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Difficult 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a complex mutation and body-swapping system that rewards players for experimenting with different physical forms and traits.
- #7 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.6% โ
, Roguelike 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.6%, Perma Death 5.1%, Procedural Generation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical traditional roguelike that emphasizes party management and complex environmental interactions.
- #8 Path of Achra
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 57.2% โ
, Roguelike 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%, Perma Death 7%, Procedural Generation 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on extreme build customization and character evolution, allowing for highly unique playstyles in a turn-based setting.
- #9 Rift Wizard
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 43.6% โ
, Roguelike 14.7%, Turn-Based 12%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%, Perma Death 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, spell-focused roguelike that requires deep tactical planning and character optimization.
- #10 Golden Krone Hotel
91% matchVery Positive95% of 332 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 59.1% โ
, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.4%, Perma Death 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique mechanic where you must manage your state between human and vampire, forcing you to adapt your playstyle constantly.
- #11 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,045 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 54.3% โ
, Roguelike 10%, Turn-Based 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%, Perma Death 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished and definitive traditional roguelike experience that excels in dungeon layout and item variety.
- #12 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
90% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 45.9% โ
, Roguelike 12.5%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%, Procedural Generation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional roguelike mechanics with a strong narrative and RPG progression systems.
- #13 Quest of Dungeons
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 55.4% โ
, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%, Perma Death 6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that captures the retro aesthetic and turn-based tension of the genre.
- #14 The Curse Of Yendor
88% 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 56.2% โ
, Roguelike 8.4%, Turn-Based 8%, Dungeon Crawler 6%, Perma Death 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward dungeon crawler that focuses on loot and classic turn-based combat.
- #15 Xenomarine
87% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Fourfold Games
Windows ยท Mac ยท 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 73.8% โ
, Roguelike 13.3%, Perma Death 3.7%, Procedural Generation 3.1%, Turn-Based 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi traditional roguelike that emphasizes procedural generation and tactical survival.
- #16 Jupiter Hell
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows ยท Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 55% โ
, Roguelike 25.8%, Turn-Based 10.7%, RPG 2.5%, Procedural Generation 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced traditional roguelike that keeps the grid-based combat tight and satisfying.
- #17 Haque
86% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows ยท Mac ยท 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 59.2% โ
, Roguelike 26.7%, RPG 7.3%, Strategy 3.8%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct art style and traditional roguelike mechanics that prioritize strategy over twitch reflexes.
- #18 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
84% matchVery Positive91% of 511 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows ยท Linux
The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 75.8% โ
, Roguelike 14.5%, RPG 3.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%, 2D 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in character mutation and survival, perfect for players who enjoy complex systems and body-altering mechanics.
- #19 Rogue Fable IV
83% matchVery Positive94% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows ยท 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 59.1% โ
, Roguelike 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%, Perma Death 6%, Procedural Generation 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the traditional roguelike that emphasizes exploration and tactical positioning.
- #20 Hack, Slash, Loot
86% matchMixed52% of 754 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 80.9% โ
, Roguelike 11.3%, Turn-Based 1.6%, Perma Death 1.5%, RPG 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art roguelike that gets straight to the action of clearing dungeons.
- #21 Rogue's Tale
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrsโฅ1hr: 48%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.2% โ
, Roguelike 15.7%, Turn-Based 2.9%, RPG 1.9%, Indie 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore traditional roguelike that emphasizes difficult combat and deep character management.
- #22 OneBit Adventure
81% matchVery Positive87% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows ยท 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 58% โ
, Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.6%, RPG 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly traditional roguelike that offers a simple yet addictive dungeon-crawling experience.
- #23 Undergrave
82% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
Windows
Undergrave is a tactical roguelike in which moving, jumping, managing your stamina, dashing and ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ strategically is vital for success.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.9% โ
, Roguelike 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.2%, Procedural Generation 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based roguelike that focuses on movement and positioning to overcome difficult encounters.
- #24 Megaloot
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,989 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrsโฅ1hr: 82%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Roguelike 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Inventory Management 12.4%, Loot 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on inventory management and loot optimization, providing a satisfying progression loop.
- #25 Kramora's Shadow
82% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 58.4% โ
, Roguelike 12.1%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Dungeon Crawler 5.7%, Perma Death 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that stays true to the genre's roots with grid-based movement and turn-based combat.
- #26 Dungeon Exiles
81% 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 34.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Perma Death 11.1%, RPG 7.8%, Loot 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends auto-battler mechanics with roguelike dungeon crawling for a unique tactical experience.
- #27 Die in the Dungeon
77% matchVery Positive92% of 3,224 reviews2026
Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows ยท Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrsโฅ1hr: 81%
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.1%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%
- #28 Dungeon 100
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,627 reviews2023
Dev: ๅฏๅธๅๅธธๅธธ่ฏถ
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrsโฅ1hr: 83%
The dragon-slayer becomes the dragon. Create unique builds without having to grind for equipment. After defeating a dungeon boss, you will take its place. Then, defeat your past selves to descend further into the dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelike 46.6%, Perma Death 24.6%, RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Strategy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelike where you build your character through skill selection, focusing on rapid combat encounters.
- #29 The Dungeon Beneath
79% matchVery Positive89% of 886 reviews2020
Dev: Puzzle Box Games
Windows ยท Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.8 hrsโฅ1hr: 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: Roguelike 29%, Perma Death 19%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #30 Dungeon Deathball
77% matchVery Positive96% of 220 reviews2021
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrsโฅ1hr: 82%
๐๐๐ TACTICS, TERROR & TOUCHDOWNS. Turn-based roguelike meets arcade death-sport, where every dungeon is a unique gauntlet of brutal challenges. Can you survive the trials of Dungeon Deathball and win back your freedom?
Why similar: Roguelike 26.4%, Turn-Based 20.8%, Perma Death 17.4%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #31 Sproggiwood
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 57.4% โ
, Turn-Based 14.6%, Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 7.2%, Perma Death 2.7%
- #32 Stoneshard
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,341 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows ยท Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 37.9 hrsโฅ1hr: 87%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.1%, Turn-Based 20.4%, RPG 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #33 Spinny Dungeon
74% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Typing Monkey
Windows ยท Linux
The slot machine roguelike. Each time you hit the SPIN button monsters creep closer. KILL 'em! LOOT 'em! EAT 'em! Focus on spells or synergies between symbols. Spin to DIE or spin to SURVIVE!
Why similar: Roguelike 30.9%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #34 Robothorium
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 373 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrsโฅ1hr: 94%
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 31.9%, Roguelike 16%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 8.2%
- #35 Luck & Loot
73% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: SMARTcreativePub: GrabTheGames
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Luck & Loot is a dice-building roguelike where youโll 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 22.4%, Procedural Generation 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Loot 12%, Inventory Management 11.2%
- #36 ้ญๅกๅฐ็ข
76% matchMixed68% of 216 reviews2021
Dev: Zeros
Windows ยท Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrsโฅ1hr: 95%
Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.9% โ
, Roguelike 15.9%, RPG 5.4%, Perma Death 5.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.5%
- #37 Vault of Power
75% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Jim Games
Windows
Vault of Power is an autobattler strategy roguelike. Equip powerful skills, strategically position your units, and conquer challenging dungeons.
Why similar: Roguelike 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Perma Death 12.4%, Loot 10.4%, RPG 6.6%
- #38 Loot River
75% matchMixed68% of 456 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrsโฅ1hr: 48%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Perma Death 14.6%, Isometric 13%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #39 Rogue
73% matchVery Positive95% of 497 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 64% โ
, Roguelike 11.8%, Perma Death 5.7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.3%, Procedural Generation 4.5%
- #40 Lost in Prayer
73% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Nine Dots Publishing
Windows
Solve intricate tactical challenges to escape purgatory โthrough Hell or Heaven โ or die trying. When you die (and you will), you unlock a new creature, with a unique skill set and multiple playstyles to master. The challenge is to survive, yet the reward lies in dying
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.3% โ
, Roguelike 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Loot 6.6%, Difficult 3.5%
- #41 Rogue Wizards
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows ยท Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrsโฅ1hr: 68%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.9%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Isometric 12.3%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #42 Slasher's Keep
71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,282 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrsโฅ1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.8%, Roguelike 29.6%, RPG 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Loot 6.7%
- #43 Dice With Death
68% matchVery Positive93% of 763 reviews2026
Dev: Sea Glass Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrsโฅ1hr: 76%
Dice With Death is a Dicebuilding Roguelike โ Unfortunately you have already died. Fortunately, Death is up for some friendly competition. Collect new dice and relics, create damage stacking combos, and even cheat Death himself to emerge victorious.
Why similar: Roguelike 50.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Strategy 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #44 Brutal Orchestra
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,025 reviews2021
Dev: Talia bob MairPub: Hellbent Games
Windows ยท Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrsโฅ1hr: 90%
Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game. You died, someone killed you. You are in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set off into Purgatory finding โall manner of demented friends and foes on your quest to get petty revenge.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.2%, Perma Death 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #45 Tangledeep
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,471 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrsโฅ1hr: 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 58.8% โ
, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based 9%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 3.3%
- #46 Overlooting
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,377 reviews2025
Dev: Posing Possums
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrsโฅ1hr: 84%
Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!
Why similar: Roguelike 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Inventory Management 11.7%, Loot 11%, Turn-Based 10%
- #47 Crawl Tactics
71% matchVery Positive92% of 209 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows ยท Mac ยท 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 27.1%, Roguelike 19.5%, Isometric 12.7%, RPG 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #48 THYSIASTERY
69% matchVery Positive81% of 266 reviews2026
Dev: DIRGA
Windows ยท 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: Roguelike 26.6%, Turn-Based 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Difficult 7.2%
- #49 Card Quest
72% matchVery Positive86% of 375 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows ยท Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrsโฅ1hr: 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: Roguelike 26.8%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Perma Death 10.7%, RPG 7.5%
- #50 Rogue Labyrinth
69% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Tea Witch GamesPub: indie.io
Windows ยท Linux
Fight through the ranks in a monster-filled labyrinth created by an egocentric billionaire colonist. Make friends (or enemies) with rivals, employees, fans, and monsters to improve your abilities. The crowd wants a show, so hype them up in this rogue-lite narrative adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 43.5%, LGBTQ+ 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, RPG 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #51 Evertried
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Lunic Games / Danilo DominguesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where strategic positioning and quick wit in grid-based combat are the key to success. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny in the afterlife.
Why similar: Roguelike 31.2%, Perma Death 17.4%, Isometric 13.8%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #52 Crown Trick
67% matchVery Positive85% of 5,367 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrsโฅ1hr: 85%
Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 26.1%, Turn-Based 19%, Perma Death 13%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%
- #53 Godless
67% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Danil Kalyupa
Windows
In Godless, you donโt save the world โ you end it one turn at a time. Reshape the hex-based battlefield, summon deadly minions, explore endless strategies, and crush mortal heroes in this tactical roguelike!
Why similar: Roguelike 24.3%, Turn-Based 23.4%, Isometric 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
- #54 Forgotten Mines
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 324 reviews2024
Dev: Cannibal GoosePub: Ishtar Games
Windows
Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.8%, Perma Death 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #55 TinyKeep
70% matchMixed65% of 417 reviews2014
Dev: PhigamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrsโฅ1hr: 89%
TinyKeep, a top-down procedurally generated dungeon escape game with permadeath - you die and it's game over. Master the frantic physics-based combat, lure enemies into traps or make them fight each other for dominance. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep!
Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Perma Death 33.9%, Indie 17.4%, Adventure 11.2%
- #56 WazHack
68% matchVery Positive90% of 726 reviews2014
Dev: WazPub: Waz Games
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrsโฅ1hr: 90%
Time moves forward only when you do in the dungeons of WazHack. Think your way out of problems instead of just spamming 'attack' and 'drink healing potion'.
Why similar: Roguelike 37.2%, Perma Death 15%, Turn-Based 14.1%, RPG 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%
- #57 Siralim 2
68% matchVery Positive92% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows ยท Mac ยท Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrsโฅ1hr: 90%
Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelike 9.3%, RPG 8%
- #58 Underboard
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: HeadlessPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Tactical team-building roguelike auto-battler with active and passive playstyles. Draft a team as you explore maps full of monsters, build synergies, equip items and cast spells to support your team during battles and help them escape the Underboard.
Why similar: Roguelike 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Loot 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #59 Tomb of the Bloodletter
65% matchVery Positive89% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: Ethan's SecretionsPub: indie.io
Windows
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizens of this dingy tomb and claim the Bloodletter for yourself...
Why similar: Roguelike 47.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Strategy 10%, RPG 7.3%, Fantasy 5.2%