- #1 Persona 4 Golden
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 87,638 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 63.9%, RPG 21.7%, Anime 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for the high school supernatural contract vibe, featuring deep social elements and turn-based combat.
- #2 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,805 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 63.6%, RPG 23.4%, Anime 13%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that perfectly captures the urban fantasy high school setting and supernatural combat themes.
- #3 Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 119 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
When a mysterious object—dubbed ‘the Embryo’—appears in the sky, the CPA and the Xth Squad are mobilized to face the new threat. Customize your characters with the innovative 'Sub-Blood' system, form your perfect team, and venture into deadly labyrinths to challenge the invaders!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.9%, JRPG 30%, RPG 27.3%, Anime 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Directly matches the grid-based dungeon crawling and urban fantasy aesthetic of the seed game.
- #4 Persona 3 Portable
94% matchVery Positive81% of 5,766 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.
Why similar: JRPG 52.8%, RPG 31.3%, Anime 16%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core themes of high schoolers fighting supernatural threats in a modern setting with a focus on character-driven narratives.
- #5 Stranger of Sword City
94% matchMixed66% of 640 reviews2016
Dev: Experience Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Your flight crashes after passing through a mysterious portal. As the sole survivor, you awaken to an unfamiliar land lit by stars you’ve never seen. This land is Escario. Quickly marked as the Chosen One, the Stranger of Sword City, you must defend this place, and choose your allegiances carefully...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.1%, JRPG 32%, RPG 21.7%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, grid-based dungeon crawler with a dark, mature atmosphere and deep party-building mechanics.
- #6 Mary Skelter: Nightmares
93% matchVery Positive83% of 596 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The "Jail" suddenly appeared a number of years ago, sinking the city deep into the ground. There, this impenetrable living prison 666 metres beneath the surface, held power over eerie creatures called "Marchens." Within the prison was a boy named Jack - living a life of suffering...
Why similar: JRPG 40.1%, Dungeon Crawler 29.9%, RPG 18.1%, Anime 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential anime-styled first-person dungeon crawler with a dark, supernatural narrative.
- #7 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 620 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?
Why similar: JRPG 50.2%, RPG 34.6%, Anime 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a high school setting and turn-based combat against supernatural entities in a modern, stylized world.
- #8 Death end re;Quest
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,419 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Why similar: JRPG 53.8%, RPG 27.2%, Anime 19.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends visual novel storytelling with turn-based RPG combat in a modern, glitch-filled digital setting.
- #9 Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,465 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.1%, JRPG 27.4%, RPG 22.7%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep party customization and grid-based exploration with a distinct, high-quality anime art style.
- #10 Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 688 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
It's time for classmating! Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. Combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle!
Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, RPG 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Anime 15%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon crawling with social elements and anime-style character interactions similar to the seed game.
- #11 Zanki Zero: Last Beginning
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 700 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore the ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world through the POV of eight protagonists as they fight for survival and search for meaning in their never-ending cycles of life and death.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, JRPG 27.6%, Anime 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler with a strong focus on survival, aging mechanics, and a character-driven narrative.
- #12 DEMON GAZE EXTRA
89% matchMixed69% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.Pub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Since its release, the original dungeon RPG DEMON GAZE was an instant hit. With its innovative system, engrossing storyline and thrilling challenges, DEMON GAZE EXTRA retains its original flavor while adding enhanced graphics and a number of new elements for an even greater gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, RPG 28%, Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same grid-based exploration and party-building mechanics that define the genre experience.
- #13 Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 268 reviews2021
Dev: EXPERIENCEPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Dungeon Crawler 34%, RPG 30.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric dungeon crawler with grid-based movement and strategic turn-based combat.
- #14 Etrian Odyssey HD
86% matchVery Positive86% of 1,439 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46.7%, RPG 28.5%, JRPG 20.8%, Anime 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive grid-based dungeon crawler experience that provides the mechanical foundation for the genre.
- #15 Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
87% matchMixed68% of 196 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
When reports of kidnappings and strange incidents begin to break out across Tokyo, Hinowa Academy's very own Xth Squad is dispatched to investigate and neutralize the imminent danger. Loyalties will be questioned and secrets will be exposed as they desperately search for the truth!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, JRPG 30.1%, RPG 24.4%, Anime 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A solid dungeon crawler set in a modern city with a team-building structure very similar to the seed game.
- #16 DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS
86% matchMixed70% of 559 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!
Why similar: JRPG 45.1%, RPG 37.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the grid-based exploration and tactical combat aspects of the genre with a minimalist aesthetic.
- #17 Gears of Dragoon: Fragments of a New Era
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
Windows
Dungeon crawl through a magical JRPG world. Turn-based battles, waifu romance, and visual novel choices await!
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, RPG 24%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines visual novel storytelling with dungeon-crawling mechanics in a fantasy setting.
- #18 Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
83% matchVery Positive87% of 5,293 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.
Why similar: JRPG 60.3%, RPG 28.5%, Anime 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the core turn-based combat and demon-contract mechanics that inspired many similar dungeon-crawling titles.
- #19 Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics
85% matchMixed61% of 428 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Play your way through the different maps generated with every playthrough, constantly on the move away from the calamity of light, the Shine Raid, to your left and on your final battle with the Fallen Angel Alma. There's no turning back, once this thrilling one-way adventure begins!
Why similar: RPG 57.6%, JRPG 33.2%, Anime 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a fast-paced, grid-based take on the dungeon-crawling formula with anime-inspired character designs.
- #20 Serment - Contract with a Devil
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2019
Dev: Nkt StudioPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Serment - Contract with a Devil is a visual novel/dungeon crawler hybrid featuring highly tactical turn based RPG battles, challenging dungeon puzzles, optional minigames and most importantly, a lot of cute anime girls.
Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, RPG 25.1%, Anime 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features anime-style characters and dungeon-crawling elements that mirror the contract-based themes of the seed game.
- #21 Etrian Odyssey III HD
81% matchVery Positive87% of 780 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.4%, JRPG 32.1%, RPG 24.6%, Anime 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Adds unique class systems and deep exploration to the grid-based formula, perfect for fans of tactical dungeon crawling.
- #22 Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 463 reviews2020
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Dungeon Crawler 37.3%, JRPG 18.9%, Anime 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style grid-based dungeon crawler that captures the roots of the genre with a modern anime aesthetic.
- #23 The Caligula Effect 2
81% matchVery Positive92% of 473 reviews2022
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 48.8%, RPG 37.2%, Anime 14%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the themes of high schoolers navigating a supernatural world with turn-based combat and social bonding.
- #24 Infinite Adventures®
82% matchVery Positive90% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.8%, JRPG 30.3%, RPG 23.3%, Anime 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes character customization and grid-based exploration.
- #25 Mary Skelter 2
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 224 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
What must you sacrifice to escape fate? Find out in this nightmarish dungeon-crawling RPG! The Nightmare continues in Mary Skelter 2! In this fairy tale dungeon crawler, play as fairy tale-inspired characters and escape a living prison while indestructible Nightmares give chase in real time.
Why similar: JRPG 38.5%, Dungeon Crawler 32.1%, RPG 20.8%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the first-person dungeon crawling mechanics with a dark, anime-inspired narrative and complex party management.
- #26 Etrian Odyssey II HD
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 399 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!
Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, Dungeon Crawler 34.1%, RPG 29.1%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the excellent grid-based exploration and party-building mechanics with refined class systems.
- #27 Demon Lord Reincarnation
79% matchMixed67% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows · Linux
Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, Dungeon Crawler 30%, RPG 23%, Anime 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based dungeon crawler with a dark fantasy aesthetic and deep party-building mechanics.
- #28 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
77% matchVery Positive95% of 5,940 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 56.8%, RPG 24.1%, Anime 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 5.5%
- #29 Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you
75% matchVery Positive93% of 740 reviews2025
Dev: 红锈雨
Windows
Cradle of Nightmare: Flowers to You is an adventure game featuring a turn-based ATB system. Step into the shoes of Yue Qing, an ordinary high schooler thrust into a world of darkness as an otherworldly force tears reality asunder. Navigate a ruined world and end the filth festering within humanity.
Why similar: JRPG 49.4%, RPG 42%, Anime 8.6%
- #30 Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited
78% matchMixed64% of 223 reviews2021
Dev: Experience Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Saviors of Sapphire Wings, a fallen hero is reincarnated 100 years after being defeated by the Overlord of Darkness. Bond with allies, explore dungeons, and vanquish monsters in this RPG gem!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.3%, RPG 38%, Anime 10.9%, JRPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive package for fans of grid-based dungeon crawling, party management, and anime-style character growth.
- #31 Moero Chronicle
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 628 reviews2017
Dev: COMPILE HEARTPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Io is a man who has no luck with the ladies, and now he's tasked with recruiting Monster Girls to save the world in this moe-filled dungeon RPG! Recruit 50 Monster Girls! Combine their Moe Traits! Build relationships with them and find out just how cute a monster can be!
Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, RPG 22.1%, Anime 12%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that leans heavily into anime tropes, party management, and grid-based exploration.
- #32 LABYRINTHOS: The Depths Want You
73% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: AstronautsPub: Shiravune
Windows
Ascend the sunken labyrinth called the Tower and choose your path to escape to the surface. Battle foes, forge relationships, and find power in this roguelite dark fantasy RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 42%, Dungeon Crawler 32.4%, RPG 14.3%, Anime 11.3%
- #33 Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World
74% matchVery Positive83% of 206 reviews2024
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The dungeon is dangerous and deep, but with the right party, you can conquer every nook and cranny. Find loot, equip your party, and customize your classes to master the turn-based RPG combat in this old-school dungeon crawler!
Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, RPG 21.4%, Anime 11.8%
- #34 Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 951 reviews2020
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Classic Roguelike Wanders Onto Steam! Adventure with Shiren the Wanderer and his sidekick Koppa, the talking ferret, through a world filled with cunning monsters, deadly traps and countless treasure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.5%, RPG 39.2%, JRPG 11.2%, Anime 4.2%
- #35 Winged Sakura: Demon Civil War
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: WINGED SAKURA GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Incarnated into a world of demons, you find yourself caught up in a middle of a demon civil war. Form contracts with demons and aid the Rebellions to take back what's rightfully theirs in this beautifully illustrated turn-based RPG!
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, JRPG 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Anime 11.1%
- #36 Makai Agito
73% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Gumi Bytes
Windows
RPG Dungeon Crawler set in the modern day. A group of adults must use the powers of supernatural beings from various folklore and mythologies to save a town from an ancient curse.
Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, RPG 22%, Anime 12%
- #37 Dungeon Mori
73% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: FilthyDrawingsPub: Updog Software
Windows
Explore Dungeons, find loot, customize your character and face monsters! A Dungeon Crawling adventure featuring a choice based exploration and visual character customization!
Why similar: JRPG 38.3%, Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, RPG 22.4%, Anime 7.1%
- #38 Cladun X2
76% matchMixed64% of 168 reviews2012
Dev: System PrismaPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Cladun X2 is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler with a retro RPG finish and a nearly infinite level of character customization. From stats to equipment to character classes to creating your own hero, Cladun X2 promises an addicting experience that gamers new and old will fully enjoy.
Why similar: RPG 46.2%, JRPG 36.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%
- #39 ●LIVE IN DUNGEON
74% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Heaviside Creations
Windows
●LIVE IN DUNGEON is an RPG where you play as an adventurer live-streaming from another world. Explore dungeons with your cat buddy and collect “likes” for live-streaming your adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 58.9%, RPG 41.1%
- #40 Town of Night
76% matchMixed50% of 168 reviews2016
Dev: Delusional GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Town of Night is a RPG-First-person dungeon crawler hybrid. Visit the town that sits atop a series of vast and dangerous dungeons. Explore, battle, loot and survive!
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #41 Digimon Survive
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,741 reviews2022
Dev: HYDE, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.
Why similar: JRPG 55.9%, RPG 26.3%, Anime 17.8%
- #42 Echoes of Aincrad
71% matchMixed48% of 5,280 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: JRPG 44.7%, RPG 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Anime 14.4%
- #43 Reverse Crawl
72% matchVery Positive89% of 578 reviews2015
Dev: Nerdook Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53.7%, RPG 33%, Anime 13.3%
- #44 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Quest of Memories
71% matchMixed63% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: LANCARSE Ltd.Pub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
Immerse yourself in the world of "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"!
Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, RPG 24.7%, Anime 11.5%
- #45 Monochrome Echoes - white -
69% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Thousand GamesPub: mebius.
Windows
This is an otherworldly summoning RPG set in a fantasy world, with an adapted and enhanced system from the popular hack-and-slash RPG "QUESTER."
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.7%, JRPG 30.8%, RPG 30.5%
- #46 UnderDungeon
69% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Josyan
Windows
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 60.9%, RPG 39.1%
- #47 Evening Starter
70% matchVery Positive82% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: baron sengiaPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A classic dungeon crawler RPG. When Ren Nosogi gets caught up in an incident that puts her in massive debt, she must use her skills as a Sweeper to take down an evil cult in order to pay it off.
Why similar: JRPG 49%, RPG 33.5%, Anime 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 4.2%
- #48 Into The Dark
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.5%, RPG 42.5%
- #49 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,571 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 47.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.
Why similar: JRPG 53.3%, RPG 33.2%, Anime 13.5%
- #50 Demonschool
65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,080 reviews2025
Dev: Necrosoft GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.
Why similar: JRPG 59.8%, RPG 25.6%, Anime 14.7%
- #51 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 648 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Why similar: JRPG 55.1%, RPG 33.8%, Anime 11.1%
- #52 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,244 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, Dungeon Crawler 37.4%, RPG 22.6%, Anime 1.2%
- #53 Mato Anomalies
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 207 reviews2023
Dev: ArrowizPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.
Why similar: JRPG 55.2%, RPG 26.5%, Anime 18.3%
- #54 THYSIASTERY
65% matchVery Positive81% of 356 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: JRPG 38.2%, Dungeon Crawler 37%, RPG 24.8%
- #55 LOST SPHEAR
70% matchMixed59% of 216 reviews2018
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!
Why similar: JRPG 55.3%, RPG 30.2%, Anime 14.5%
- #56 StarCrawlers Chimera
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows
StarCrawlers Chimera is a first-person, turn-based, cyberpunk RPG. Customize your character skills and dive into the Chimera complex to find the elusive Dr. Cerberus. Are you a stealthy cyberninja? A crazed pyromaniac soldier? Mind-bending void psyker? Or... a bit of all of them?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.2%, RPG 42.8%
- #57 Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report
66% matchVery Positive95% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: Studio [notes.]
Windows
Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese dungeon crawlers from the late 1990s.
Why similar: JRPG 60.8%, RPG 39.2%
- #58 ONINAKI
69% matchMixed67% of 429 reviews2019
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, JRPG 42.9%, Anime 11.4%
