Games Like Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy

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 33.5%, JRPG 19.1%, Anime 18%, RPG 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel to the seed game, it shares the exact same engine, setting, and core gameplay mechanics.

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 41.8%, JRPG 21.2%, RPG 14.3%, Anime 10.2%, Grid-Based Movement 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a darker, more atmospheric take on the classic Experience Inc. dungeon-crawler formula.

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: Dungeon Crawler 40.5%, JRPG 25.5%, RPG 22%, Violent 5.9%, Grid-Based Movement 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece from the same developers that emphasizes dark, claustrophobic exploration and deep party-building systems.

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 44.6%, JRPG 18.2%, RPG 15%, Anime 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique squad-based combat system and a compelling narrative that elevates the standard dungeon-crawler experience.

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 47.7%, RPG 26.2%, Anime 16%, JRPG 6%, Grid-Based Movement 4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides two distinct, high-quality dungeon-crawling experiences that mirror the tactical depth of the seed game.

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 52.1%, RPG 19.6%, JRPG 14%, Grid-Based Movement 6.5%, Anime 6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for grid-based dungeon crawling, offering unparalleled map-making and party-building mechanics.

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: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, JRPG 28.3%, RPG 21.5%, Anime 13.9%, Grid-Based Movement 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this title features a similar blend of anime-inspired character designs and refined grid-based dungeon crawling.

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: Dungeon Crawler 42%, RPG 26.3%, JRPG 13.2%, Grid-Based Movement 8.8%, Anime 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful return to the roots of the genre, offering a challenging and traditional first-person dungeon-crawling experience.

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: Dungeon Crawler 39%, JRPG 28.7%, RPG 15.4%, Anime 13.6%, First-Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the mechanics of its predecessor with improved combat systems and a gripping, high-stakes story.

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: Dungeon Crawler 35.7%, JRPG 29.3%, Anime 18.5%, RPG 13.2%, First-Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, anime-inspired aesthetic with intense first-person dungeon exploration and complex character growth.

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: Dungeon Crawler 43.1%, JRPG 28.9%, RPG 22.8%, Grid-Based Movement 4.3%, First-Person 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the classic formula with more diverse character classes and challenging labyrinth designs.

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 46.8%, JRPG 23.2%, RPG 18%, Grid-Based Movement 6.4%, Anime 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces complex sub-classing systems that provide the same level of strategic customization found in the seed game.

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: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, RPG 21.2%, JRPG 18.8%, Anime 14.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10%

Why You'll Like It: A unique survival-focused dungeon crawler with a strong narrative and a distinct, anime-inspired visual style.

Particus Academy is ready for a new school year! Return to school in the hit DRPG, choosing from different races and traits to create your ideal cohort of students, and throw them at the dungeons! Will you come out stronger or wind up in the infirmary, only one way to find out!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, JRPG 26.8%, RPG 17%, Anime 14.8%, Grid-Based Movement 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A school-themed dungeon crawler that rewards players for experimenting with different character races and classes.

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 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Anime 24.8%, RPG 21.2%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates social simulation elements with dungeon-crawling, offering a different but complementary experience to the seed game.

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: Dungeon Crawler 33.5%, JRPG 25.4%, RPG 15.7%, Anime 14.3%, Grid-Based Movement 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging dungeon crawler that emphasizes party composition and careful resource management.

Fight Japanese-folklore-inspired Yokai in a ink-brush illustrated Dungeon Crawler! Set in the moonlit city of Ido, the world has blackened under the 'Ink of Ruin' disaster. Conscript & customise your team of warriors as you venture deep into labyrinths and ink your destiny in a winding narrative...

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 58.7%, RPG 24.2%, Anime 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a striking ink-wash art style to provide a fresh, atmospheric take on the traditional grid-based dungeon crawler.

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 68%, RPG 25.7%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This modern remake of the genre's grandfather is essential for fans of the grid-based, party-focused gameplay seen in the seed.

Explore an underground labyrinth in search of mythical seeds in this 3D dungeon crawler RPG! Leaving things to chance will prove fatal🌱Explore underground labyrinths, expanding your range of actions as you go🌿Light up the path, defeat those in front of you, grow stronger, and unravel the mysteries

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.3%, RPG 26.9%, JRPG 8.9%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%, First-Person 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, modern dungeon crawler that focuses on tactical combat and efficient exploration.

With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.3%, RPG 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 14.6%, JRPG 13.1%, Violent 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex dungeon crawler that captures the unforgiving and rewarding nature of classic Wizardry-style games.

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: Dungeon Crawler 31.7%, JRPG 24.9%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 14.2%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical dungeon crawler that rewards players for optimizing their party's skill sets and equipment.

Mind Zero is an action-packed dungeon-crawler RPG. Play as Kei, a high school student whose life turns upside down when he forms a contract with a “MIND,” a weapon/being with deadly powers.

Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, RPG 27.2%, Anime 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a modern setting and supernatural themes that mirror the urban fantasy vibe of the New Tokyo Legacy series.

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 35.1%, RPG 29%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, highly tactical dungeon crawler that strips away the fluff to focus entirely on combat and exploration.

Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 41.3%, Dungeon Crawler 38%, RPG 20.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired JRPG that captures the essence of old-school dungeon crawlers with modern quality-of-life improvements.

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 37.5%, JRPG 19.3%, RPG 14.9%, Anime 14.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that offers extensive character customization and a large, interconnected world to explore.

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 52.1%, JRPG 30.1%, Anime 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: Adds a unique, fast-paced roguelike twist to the traditional JRPG dungeon-crawling formula.

Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46.3%, JRPG 29.6%, RPG 17.3%, First-Person 4.8%, Anime 2%

Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40%, JRPG 32.8%, Anime 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%, RPG 4.2%

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 55.7%, RPG 29.3%, JRPG 8.4%, Anime 6.7%

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: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, JRPG 27.9%, Anime 18.8%, RPG 16.3%, First-Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional dungeon-crawling mechanics with a lighthearted, anime-focused aesthetic and character-collection elements.

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: Dungeon Crawler 40.4%, JRPG 26%, RPG 16.8%, Grid-Based Movement 13.3%, First-Person 3.4%

In the near future a terrorist mastermind, known only as ‘The End’, threatens humanity with nuclear armageddon. A special task force, the S.E.A.L.E.D team, are the only ones who can stop him: a group of young combatants with incredible abilities and each with a mysterious past.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.1%, JRPG 34.3%, RPG 15.1%, Anime 12.5%

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: Dungeon Crawler 34%, JRPG 27.7%, Anime 18.7%, RPG 16.1%, First-Person 3.5%

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: Dungeon Crawler 33.9%, RPG 24.4%, JRPG 23.4%, Anime 18.2%

Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 46.1%, RPG 27.8%, Anime 26%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.1%, JRPG 25.9%, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, RPG 16.9%, First-Person 0.7%

Humanity is in peril! A deadly phenomenon known as Blare threatens to consume all life on earth and is eating away at the minds of humans worldwide. No conventional forces can stop the Blare and it has rapidly spread worldwide. But in one city, a small population holds out against this deadly threat...

Why similar: JRPG 49.8%, Anime 29%, RPG 21.2%

Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.

Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Anime 29.2%, RPG 25.5%

Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan's covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Battle enemies in this real-time combat, action-packed RPG, and investigate your party members to find and expose the traitor within before it’s too late!

Why similar: JRPG 44.2%, Anime 29.8%, RPG 25.9%

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 38.9%, Anime 27.5%, RPG 18.7%, Violent 15%

Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! Maju Wars is a turn based, rogue like fantasy strategy RPG! Your mission is to explore randomly generated dungeons to gather items and treasure to help expand your dungeon exploration company.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.2%, JRPG 34.7%, Anime 20.1%

You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, a dark sci-fi RPG with themes of exploration and survival.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.7%, JRPG 35%, RPG 19.3%

The girls of Gensokyo weave together a DRPG with not-so-easy boss fights! Form a party of 12 allies out of a pool of 40+, and create with 1000+ skills to choose from! Hack, slash, and grow stronger, then make builds (or counter-builds!) to take down powerful bosses awaiting you in the dungeons!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.5%, JRPG 33.6%, RPG 19.5%, Anime 11.4%

The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?

Why similar: JRPG 46.8%, RPG 30.5%, Anime 22.8%

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 49.3%, RPG 22.5%, Grid-Based Movement 22.4%, First-Person 5.7%

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: Dungeon Crawler 40.9%, JRPG 30%, RPG 17.4%, Anime 11.7%

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 47.6%, Anime 26.5%, RPG 25.8%

You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, a dark sci-fi RPG with themes of exploration and survival.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47%, JRPG 34.7%, RPG 18.4%

Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.

Why similar: RPG 33.4%, Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, JRPG 25.1%, Anime 9.3%

In the land of Arcanus Cella, the souls of the dead gather as they await reincarnation. However, some souls have unfinished business to resolve. Grant peace to these souls by traveling across feudal Japan and fighting your way through dungeons filled with monsters and traps!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 63.3%, RPG 36.7%

Experience the newest tactical RPG from the creators of Girls’ Frontline. Some 30 years in the future, AU agent Mendo and the mysterious girl Jefuty find themselves in gruesome battles against armed URNC forces…

Why similar: Anime 62.9%, RPG 37.1%

From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.3%, JRPG 24%, RPG 17.3%, Grid-Based Movement 15.5%, First-Person 3.9%

The last installment of the dungeon-crawling RPG trilogy reaches its stunning conclusion! Will the Blood Maidens finally get their happily ever after?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.2%, JRPG 30.2%, RPG 19%, Anime 14.5%

Developed by creator Project FW, this is a dungeon-exploration RPG! In the world of Filtwiz, humans and demons are locked in relentless conflict— yet a new, threatening third force quietly rises: the Erosion, In the vast labyrinth, the feast of evil girls opens wide… the adventure begins!

Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Dungeon Crawler 38.7%, Anime 19.2%

The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.

Why similar: RPG 35.9%, JRPG 34.3%, Anime 19.4%, Violent 10.4%

8-Bit Styled dungeon-crawler wherein you assemble a party from 12 Classes to brave The Depths in search of the Dragon God's Sacred Treasures!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.5%, JRPG 29.7%, RPG 17.9%, Anime 17%

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%