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Games Like Moonring

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Singleplayer, Pixel Graphics, Procedural Generation.

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A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 2,373 reviews
Released: 2023-09-28
Developer: Fluttermind, LLC
Genres: RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 3.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 44%

Overview

Moonring stands out as a masterful blend of classic Ultima-style exploration and modern, accessible roguelike mechanics, all wrapped in a haunting, neon-drenched dark fantasy world. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same sense of old-school discovery, deep turn-based tactical combat, and atmospheric, procedurally generated worlds.

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  1. #1 Caves of Qud
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
    Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 29.1%, Open World 17%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelike 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled open-world experience with deep simulation and retro-inspired mechanics that mirror the exploration-heavy nature of Moonring.

  2. #2 Path of Achra
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
    Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark, abstract, and highly customizable character building found in Moonring's combat system.

  3. #3 UnderRail
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
    Dev: Stygian Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

    Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Old School 13.7%, Open World 13.6%, CRPG 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, isometric, turn-based RPG experience that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a hostile, atmospheric world.

  4. #4 The Doors of Trithius
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
    Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.2%, Open World 15.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, RPG 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game excels at blending open-world exploration with traditional roguelike mechanics and procedural generation.

  5. #5 Dread Delusion
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
    Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.3%, Open World 22%, Medieval 21.3%, RPG 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the dark, surreal, and retro-aesthetic atmosphere that makes exploring the world of Moonring so compelling.

  6. #6 Elin
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
    Dev: Lafrontier
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.5%, Open World 17.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, RPG 13.2%, Procedural Generation 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: As a successor to the legendary Elona, this sandbox RPG provides a massive, open-world experience with deep character progression and traditional roguelike roots.

  7. #7 Lunacid
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 reviews2023
    Dev: KIRA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45.3%, Retro 22.9%, RPG 17.1%, Open World 7.1%, Atmospheric 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that perfectly captures the moody, retro-fantasy exploration vibe of classic RPGs.

  8. #8 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 3,442 reviews2024
    Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Old School 17.9%, RPG 11.8%, Atmospheric 8%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a modern take on the classic CRPG formula with a dark, atmospheric narrative and turn-based strategy.

  9. #9 Tales of Maj'Eyal
    92% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
    Dev: Netcore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.3%, Roguelike 20.3%, RPG 13.4%, Open World 5.4%, Procedural Generation 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A definitive traditional roguelike that features complex character builds and deep tactical combat similar to the depth found in Moonring.

  10. #10 Zorbus
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
    Dev: Zorbus
    Windows

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.2%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Roguelike 12.4%, RPG 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that prioritizes dungeon exploration and tactical combat with a distinct fantasy aesthetic.

  11. #11 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
    90% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
    Dev: Schmidt Workshops
    Windows

    Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Grid-Based Movement 14.5%, RPG 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the Lovecraftian and dark fantasy themes that define the world of Moonring.

  12. #12 Soulash 2
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 2,323 reviews2023
    Dev: Artur Smiarowski
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Open World 15.1%, RPG 13.2%, Procedural Generation 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on open-world sandbox gameplay with procedural generation, allowing for the same kind of emergent storytelling found in Moonring.

  13. #13 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,595 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Biskup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, RPG 8.2%, CRPG 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: As a foundational traditional roguelike, it provides the deep, challenging, and world-focused gameplay that inspired the genre.

  14. #14 Rift Wizard
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 18%, Old School 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Retro 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes deep, strategic character customization and turn-based combat within a roguelike framework.

  15. #15 Roadwarden
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,905 reviews2022
    Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

    Why similar: RPG 49.5%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While text-based, it captures the sense of isolation and discovery in a dark, medieval fantasy world perfectly.

  16. #16 Grim Quest - Old School RPG
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 150 reviews2022
    Dev: Monomyth
    Windows

    A dark fantasy RPG blending dungeon crawling, turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with hand-drawn art and written storytelling. Part solo tabletop campaign, part choose-your-own-adventure, it offers an immersive experience designed for both quick ventures and night-long sessions.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Lovecraftian 20.9%, Medieval 12.6%, RPG 12.2%, Old School 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, atmospheric, and turn-based experience that feels like a classic tabletop RPG session.

  17. #17 Terra Randoma
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2024
    Dev: Deniz K.
    Windows

    Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.4%, Open World 15.3%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Roguelike 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world, turn-based roguelike that emphasizes exploration and procedural generation in a sandbox environment.

  18. #18 Traveller's Hymn
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 161 reviews2024
    Dev: Aquatic Ranger Studio
    Windows

    Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based, open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Medieval 17.1%, Retro 12.2%, Old School 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on exploration and medieval fantasy adventure, mirroring the journey-focused gameplay of Moonring.

  19. #19 Devil Spire
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 481 reviews2022
    Dev: Ithiro Sumi
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Old School 16.8%, Retro 15.5%, Medieval 13.8%, RPG 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that emphasizes retro-style exploration and combat with a dark, gritty fantasy theme.

  20. #20 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 496 reviews2023
    Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
    Windows · 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 55.3%, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides an incredibly deep simulation of an open world, offering the same level of mechanical complexity and discovery as Moonring.

  21. #21 Low Magic Age
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
    Dev: Low Magic Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.9%, Medieval 17.9%, Grid-Based Movement 17.8%, Old School 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game brings a classic, tactical, turn-based RPG experience to life with a focus on old-school mechanics and party management.

  22. #22 Jupiter Hell
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 2,058 reviews2021
    Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 36%, Roguelike 32.2%, Grid-Based Movement 15.2%, RPG 10.9%, Procedural Generation 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, tactical, turn-based experience with a retro-inspired aesthetic that feels snappy and rewarding.

  23. #23 Golden Krone Hotel
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulgat
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51%, Roguelike 15.7%, RPG 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Retro 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vampire-themed traditional roguelike that uses a retro aesthetic to deliver intense, turn-based combat.

  24. #24 Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
    81% matchMixed66% of 2,493 reviews2019
    Dev: Cultic GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 53%, RPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Atmospheric 4.2%, CRPG 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, Lovecraftian RPG that captures the dread and mystery essential to the tone of Moonring.

  25. #25 Dungeonmans
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
    Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 56.5%, Roguelike 20.7%, Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, RPG 7.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but mechanically deep traditional roguelike that rewards exploration and character growth.

  26. #26 Xenomarine
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2019
    Dev: Fourfold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55%, Roguelike 18.8%, Grid-Based Movement 13.4%, RPG 6.6%, Procedural Generation 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that focuses on procedural generation and tactical combat in a dark, atmospheric setting.

  27. #27 Haque
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 164 reviews2017
    Dev: SuperTry Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.4%, Roguelike 32%, RPG 30.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This indie title delivers a unique, turn-based, traditional roguelike experience with a distinct visual style.

  28. #28 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.

    Why similar: RPG 38.5%, Retro 38%, Roguelike 22.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A text-based RPG that uses retro aesthetics to deliver a surprisingly deep and challenging combat system.

  29. #29 Nox Archaist
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: 6502 Workshop
    Windows · Mac

    An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.

    Why similar: Old School 24.6%, RPG 18.9%, Open World 16%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Retro 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to 80s-era CRPGs, capturing the exact feel of the old-school games that inspired Moonring.

  30. #30 Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 349 reviews2022
    Dev: Ludomotion
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.

    Why similar: Roguelike 27.9%, RPG 26.9%, Procedural Generation 20.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, CRPG 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on procedural open-world exploration and the consequences of your choices in a fantasy setting.

  31. #31 Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 773 reviews2025
    Dev: KIRA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.2%, RPG 28.8%, Retro 22.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

  32. #32 Stoneshard
    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: RPG 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Roguelike 16.3%, Medieval 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

  33. #33 Approaching Infinity
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.2%, Old School 16.4%, Open World 14.2%, RPG 11.2%, Roguelike 10.2%

  34. #34 Kramora's Shadow
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
    Dev: Slashware Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 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 35%, Roguelike 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Retro 9.6%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%

  35. #35 House of Necrosis
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 536 reviews2025
    Dev: Warkus
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    A turn-based horror RPG with retro 32-bit 3D graphics. Survive the horrors of the mansion that changes every time you enter.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.1%, Retro 21.5%, RPG 16.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%

  36. #36 OneBit Adventure
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 708 reviews2022
    Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1%, Lovecraftian 20.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10%

  37. #37 Soulash
    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 547 reviews2022
    Dev: Artur Smiarowski
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 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 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Open World 12.7%, Roguelike 11.9%, RPG 11.3%

  38. #38 Hack, Slash, Loot
    77% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
    Dev: David Williamson
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 71.6%, Roguelike 18.9%, RPG 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  39. #39 THYSIASTERY
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 219 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: Dark Fantasy 26%, Grid-Based Movement 19.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%

  40. #40 Archaelund
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 389 reviews2024
    Dev: 4 Dimension Games
    Windows

    Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.2%, Open World 19%, RPG 18%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Lovecraftian 15.2%

  41. #41 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: Shattered Moon Games
    Windows

    Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.6%, Old School 20%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Retro 13.6%, RPG 12.6%

  42. #42 Tyrant's Realm
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2025
    Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.8%, Medieval 22.1%, Retro 18.1%, RPG 13.3%, Roguelike 12.3%

  43. #43 Paths & Danger
    74% matchMixed66% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: GoldenGod Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Grid-Based Movement 18.2%, Medieval 14%, Roguelike 11.9%, RPG 11.3%

  44. #44 Rift Wizard 2
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 741 reviews2025
    Dev: Dylan White
    Windows

    Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41%, Retro 16.2%, RPG 10.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.3%

  45. #45 The Quest
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 531 reviews2016
    Dev: Redshift Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Grid-Based Movement 36.7%, RPG 26.9%, Retro 17.1%, Open World 15%, CRPG 2.3%

  46. #46 Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG -
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 781 reviews2024
    Dev: Nussygame
    Windows

    "The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever." The long-awaited sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series is finally here!

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Medieval 16.5%, Old School 15.7%, Roguelike 12%

  47. #47 Trolddom
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 202 reviews2025
    Dev: Plant Based Games
    Windows

    An old-school 2D fantasy open world MMORPG featuring character progression, classes, monsters, quests, guilds, dungeons, epic loot, achievements, procedural world generation, player-versus-player combat, and much more.

    Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Open World 27.9%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

  48. #48 Gloomgrave
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 184 reviews2023
    Dev: Netmancer
    Windows

    Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.

    Why similar: RPG 23.1%, Roguelike 21.1%, Retro 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Procedural Generation 12.4%

  49. #49 Mainframe Defenders
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 767 reviews2020
    Dev: Synthetic Domain
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - Turn-based tactics centered around gear and unit customization. It offers simple combat, high replayability, and tons of loot. Items don't just provide stats boost, but also offer distinct mechanics that can be combined into powerful builds.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1%, 1980s 14.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%

  50. #50 Ludus Mortis
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 84 reviews2024
    Dev: 68k Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Old School 17.5%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

  51. #51 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 835 reviews2024
    Dev: Olipa Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.

    Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Dark Fantasy 32.5%, Open World 29.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  52. #52 AntharioN
    71% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
    Dev: Orphic Software
    Windows · Mac

    Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.

    Why similar: RPG 46.5%, Open World 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, CRPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%

  53. #53 Alquiem
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: Regalia Project
    Windows

    Alquiem is a new Medieval RPG in which you will be able to gain strength through numerous classes and talent trees, professions and equipment to face the creatures that inhabit the lands of Odenzur.

    Why similar: Medieval 24%, Old School 15.5%, Retro 14.8%, RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 13.8%

  54. #54 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
    70% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
    Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.5%, Old School 20.2%, Retro 17.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 11.2%

  55. #55 Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Lab Rabbit Games ltd
    Windows

    With a focus on stealth, combat, and long-term planning, Shadowed offers 6 unique classes, over 200 perks, and a heavy emphasis on level and enemy design. Synergistic and brutal in both style and difficulty, Shadowed is a traditional Roguelike experience like no other.

    Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.1%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.7%

  56. #56 Fear & Hunger
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 21,050 reviews2019
    Dev: Miro HaverinenPub: Happy Paintings
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 43.3%, Lovecraftian 23.2%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Roguelike 6.5%

  57. #57 Stray Children
    65% matchMostly Positive80% of 177 reviews2025
    Dev: Onion Games
    Windows

    “The Olders, they come to eat the Children…” All of the adults have become monsters, the rumors say. Nowhere is safe outside these walls. Welcome to Stray Children — a bittersweet, fairy tale RPG.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.8%, RPG 19.2%, Old School 17.3%, 1980s 16%, Retro 11.1%

  58. #58 Eschalon: Book I
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2009
    Dev: Basilisk Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

    Why similar: RPG 69.8%, Old School 20.1%, CRPG 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%, 2D 1.9%

  59. #59 Dungeon Antiqua
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 351 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiromofu Factory
    Windows · Mac

    Dungeon Antiqua is a simple RPG inspired by the Wizardry and Final Fantasy games of the 1980s and 1990s, in which players traverse dungeons by repeatedly exploring and developing their characters.

    Why similar: RPG 51.7%, 1980s 27.2%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, 2D 2.5%

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