- #1 Rogue
97% matchVery Positive95% of 514 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 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 33.4% ★, Perma Death 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Roguelike 8.4%, Tabletop 7.2%
- #2 Rogue Titan
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.6% ★, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Perma Death 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #3 Gum Flesh
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.7% ★, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Perma Death 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #4 GnollHack
95% matchVery Positive87% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 9.8%, Roguelike 9.4%, RPG 6.3%
- #5 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Perma Death 12.7%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #6 Giant's Steps
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slate GamesPub: DOSMan Publishing
Windows
Survive and escape a decaying post-apocalyptic vault by uncovering its secrets and venturing deeper, in this turn-based rogue-like! Descend to grow stronger, find awesome gear and defeat terrifying mutants, post-human cultists and strange unearthly beings! Step into the VOID!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.4% ★, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelike 7.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
- #7 Rogue Fable IV
93% matchVery Positive94% of 243 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · 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 28.6% ★, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Perma Death 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #8 Dungeon Sookuma
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 플랜츠게임
Windows
Combine 14 Sookuma lineages with 19 classes and descend into an ever-changing dream dungeon. Identify strange items, bargain with 19 gods, steal the Dream Core, and fight your way back out in a traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelike 7.3%, RPG 5.2%
- #9 Ammerow: Lands Beyond
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John Horton
Windows
Explore a dangerous overworld and descend the hundred depths of the Meridian in a traditional turn-based roguelike. Fight, climb, fish and survive through procedural dungeons and side-view caves, presented in richly illustrated ASCII.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Perma Death 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #10 OneBit Adventure
90% matchVery Positive87% of 745 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 25.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Class-Based 11.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #11 Beast Dungeon
91% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A classic roguelike dungeon crawler with pixel graphics. Fight to the bottom of the dungeon and defeat the Lich Lord! Level up, find powerful equipment, and learn new spells to become the hero the world needs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Perma Death 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 8.6%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #12 Sword of Fargoal
89% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.9% ★, Perma Death 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Roguelike 7.8%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #13 Legacybound
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pedro Sgobin
Windows
Legacybound is a traditional roguelike RPG with turn-based combat where your death becomes a legacy for future heroes. Choose your class and combine powerful items and tomes to create countless unique builds as you explore a procedurally generated world filled with danger.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.5% ★, Perma Death 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #14 Rogue Tithe
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A traditional turn-based roguelike of tempo and uncertainty. Roll an adventurer blind, outpace enemies to act twice, sneak past what you cannot fight, and descend twelve floors for the Barrow Relic. Death keeps what you carry, but the crows will fly your gold home for a fee.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #15 All Who Wander
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mike Weil
Windows · Mac · Linux
A traditional roguelike & dungeon crawler RPG where every run is unique. Choose from 15 classes and combine 100+ abilities across 10 skill trees. Explore diverse biomes filled with hazards and secrets. Recruit companions, discover loot, and master tactical combat on a fast-paced 30-level adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.7% ★, Perma Death 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Class-Based 7.4%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #16 Grix: The Dragon Tower
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.6% ★, Perma Death 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Loot 9%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #17 DA_RL
85% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Pick a class, descend through a procedurally generated dungeon, and recover the shards of the Amulet of Ascension. Combine them and the dungeon turns on you, and now you have to fight your way back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 7.8%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #18 Amulet of Iovar
86% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, RPG 6%
- #19 Path of Achra
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,269 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 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 29.9% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
- #20 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,206 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 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 32.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Perma Death 13.6%, Roguelike 8.1%, Procedural Generation 6.8%
- #21 Coin Operated Carnage
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Heilmeier
Windows
Coin Operated Carnage is a single-player rogue-like complemented by a unique tactical fight mode. Lead up to three lovable heroes at a time through tile-based adventures composed of hundreds of unique unlockable game elements interacting with each other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.8% ★, Perma Death 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #22 Roguecraft DX
81% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Badger Punch GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Roguecraft DX is a turn-based roguelike set in a Lovecraftian dungeon that rebuilds itself every run. Fight tentacled horrors and scary chickens, and free a caged badger who'll fetch loot for you. Compact runs that respect your time: die, learn, and dive right back in!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.8% ★, Perma Death 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Roguelike 8%
- #23 Warlock: Age of Entropy
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elephant Door
Windows
A power-hungry warlock descends fifteen floors to unearth a malevolent energy sealed deep in a dungeon. He'll have to use items sparingly, spells tactically, and even recruit the help of forgotten gods to get there in this brutally difficult traditional roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.1% ★, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6.7%
- #24 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
82% matchVery Positive86% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 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 29% ★, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Loot 7.8%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #25 Terra Randoma
80% matchVery Positive89% of 167 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 30.8% ★, Tactical RPG 15.6%, Perma Death 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #26 Rangedrifter
79% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: Max Schmidt
Windows · Linux
Journey along haunted, procedural paths toward the dormant center of a handmade world. Fight your way through atmospheric, varied regions and become the first to cross the Barrier, one turn at a time.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.5% ★, Perma Death 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #27 Hollows Of Rogue
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.5% ★, Perma Death 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #28 I Am Overburdened
81% matchVery Positive87% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Item Tech
Windows
I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Perma Death 12.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, Loot 7.8%
- #29 Warden of the Sunken Keep
78% match3 user reviews25% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: codegamedevPub: UNREAL WORLD SERVICES CORP
Windows
The sunken Aldermere Keep spews demonic miasma across the valley. Those who linger within it slowly lose their sanity and become monsters. Descend into the keep, find the source, and end the corruption in this retro fantasy turn-based roguelite.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Perma Death 12.5%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #30 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlyLuck Games
Windows
Descend beneath the rain-soaked town of Desolation in a turn-based, grid-based dungeon crawler remastered from the Xbox Live Indie Games era. Fight monsters, gather loot, build your adventurer, survive the Wheel of Fate, and uncover why the town profits from doomed adventurers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #31 Theralite
76% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.4% ★, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Perma Death 7.4%
- #32 Undermoon
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: momorangePub: Gamingdove
Windows
UnderMoon is a dark fantasy turn-based tactical roguelike RPG. Awaken in a strange moonlit town, build your hero, and climb a shifting tower. Read enemy intent, combine weapons, magic, summons, and elemental reactions, defeat deadly bosses, and uncover why everyone was brought to this world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Class-Based 9.5%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #33 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.5% ★, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelike 7%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #34 Dungeon of Rikka
77% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.5% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelite 8.7%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #35 Nascentiar
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.4% ★, Perma Death 20.7%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, RPG 7%
- #36 HexCrawler
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biurk
Windows · Linux
Lead a party of three heroes through brutal turn-based tactical battles on a hexagonal grid. Build powerful synergies, adapt to unpredictable encounters, and survive deadly procedurally generated dungeons where every decision matters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Tactical RPG 19%, Perma Death 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
- #37 Dose Response
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Jumping
Windows · Linux
Dose Response is a roguelike game where you play an addict. Avoid the dangers threatening your mind and body while desperately looking for the next fix.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39% ★, Perma Death 19.3%, Roguelike 9.4%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #38 Eye of Khaos
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seven Eons
Windows · Linux
Slay your enemies in this sword and sorcery roguelike! Ancient dungeons, fallen ruins and cyclopean towers and their primordial denizens present a tactical and deadly challenge that can only be overcome by the most resourceful heroes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Perma Death 10.5%, Roguelike 9.1%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #39 Babel of Ystilia
73% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.7% ★, Perma Death 14.5%, Roguelike 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #40 My Cousin the Rogue
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelike 10.1%, Perma Death 9.2%, Minimalist 6.1%
- #41 Dragonwake
71% match8 user reviews67% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
A solo old-school D&D-inspired ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, with race and class, spells, quests, dangerous dungeon crawls, and a primordial dragon stirring.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.3% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Tabletop 11.9%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #42 Feywood Wanderers
70% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: Vicente Miranda
Windows
Explore the Feywood as you defeat enemies in tactical, turn-based battles. Find loot, abilities, secrets and meet helpful denizens of the forest as you delve deeper, customize your character with a great variety of classes, races, and equipment in this highly replayable extraction roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.3% ★, Tactical RPG 21.1%, Loot 11%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #43 Ad Iterum
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
Windows · Mac
Ad Iterum is a turn-based top-down 2D roguelike set in a decaying, ever-shifting world. Flesh is fragile, but you can hack it. Enhance your body, embrace mutations, or form ancient blood pacts. Descend into the depths, scavenge what’s left of humanity, and crawl back...if you can. Kill. Die. Repeat.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.4% ★, Perma Death 16%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #44 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Insidious Arts
Windows
Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.3% ★, Roguelike 11.8%, RPG 8.6%, Procedural Generation 6.5%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #45 Jupiter Hell Classic
69% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.8% ★, Perma Death 16.2%, Roguelike 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #46 Kramora's Shadow
73% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 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 38.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Perma Death 11.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 5.7%
- #47 Rogue’s Dark Descent
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knighthawq
Windows
Rogue’s Dark Descent is a traditional roguelike about exploring a dangerous, procedurally generated wilderness and the forgotten places beneath it. Fight, explore, meet survivors, uncover lost history, find powerful artifacts, and see how long your story lasts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.7% ★, Perma Death 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #48 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Yellowcake Games
Windows · Linux
Many came before, many failed. Copies of previous players are still scattered throughout the dungeon! Thirty-five floors of unforgiving turn based combat with unique spells and weapons. Explore, craft, learn spells and much more on your journey to the top! Will you stay safe?
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Traditional Roguelike 17.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #49 Rift Wizard
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,065 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 21.5% ★, Perma Death 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #50 Asterogue
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.3% ★, Perma Death 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelike 8.2%, Loot 7.8%
- #51 Deadzoned
67% matchVery Positive97% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based action Roguelike. Blast your way through zones battling the beasts, bandits, and monsters that stalk the blackouts. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the gear you stumble upon to survive and save the fate of the planet!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.9% ★, Perma Death 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #52 Bloodscript//END
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sky Traveller Studios
Windows
A turn-based ASCII roguelike set in a world where reality is written in failing language. Three classes. Deep build synergies across weapons, spells, and relics. Your legacy carries forward between runs.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #53 Beyond the Bridge
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Roguelike 12.6%, RPG 10.2%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #54 Tiles of the Nadirat
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiles of the Nadirat Team
Windows
A traditional roguelike experience with many unique twists awaits you. Tiles makes you stronger, collect permanent stats on procedurally generated map. Trigger movement pattern combo of items to get even stronger. Guess in riddles what the Nadirat is all about.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.5% ★, Perma Death 17.5%, Class-Based 14.2%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
- #55 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,617 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 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 37.3% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Tabletop 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #56 Descent from Arkov's Tower
67% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #57 Rogue Remastered
66% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Forehead Wall Software LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue — A brutal, procedurally generated dungeon crawler where every decision counts. Fight monsters, collect treasures, and survive the deadly depths in search of the Amulet of Yendor. Each playthrough is unique—do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Perma Death 9.6%, RPG 6.8%
- #58 Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch)
66% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Rufe.org LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Roguelike 10%, Minimalist 6.5%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #59 MidBoss
67% matchVery Positive86% of 277 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 61.6% ★, Roguelike 10.8%, Dungeon Crawler 7.3%, Perma Death 7.2%, Procedural Generation 4.5%
- #60 The Curse Of Yendor
68% 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 35.5% ★, Perma Death 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Loot 10.6%, Procedural Generation 8.7%