Games Like Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic

Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.

Why similar: Turn-Based 34.1%, Roguelite 21.3%, Roguelike 19.2%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential turn-based roguelite that shares the same retro pixel aesthetic and fast-paced, high-stakes dungeon exploration.

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.6%, RPG 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Dwarf 8.2% ★, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the meta-humor and retro RPG party management style that makes Pixel Heroes so engaging.

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: Roguelike 48.1%, Turn-Based 25%, RPG 18.8%, Indie 4.2%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the humorous tone and turn-based tactical combat found in Pixel Heroes.

Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!

Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that utilizes turn-based mechanics and roguelike elements to create a similar addictive loop.

Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

Why similar: Roguelike 37.3%, Turn-Based 34%, RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 6.4%, Dwarf 5.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in turn-based, puzzle-like roguelike combat that rewards careful planning and character building.

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.7%, RPG 20.1%, Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic party-based roguelite that emphasizes turn-based strategy and fantasy adventure in a stylized world.

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.2%, RPG 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Indie 6.1%, Retro 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the humorous, tabletop-inspired RPG format.

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.7%, Roguelike 23%, RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Roguelite 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeper, more atmospheric take on party-based, turn-based roguelite dungeon crawling.

This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.

Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual yet challenging dungeon crawler that emphasizes quick, turn-based combat and retro visuals.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Roguelite 35.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, RPG 20.1%, Roguelike 5.8%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the satisfying progression and dungeon-crawling feel of a classic roguelite.

Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.

Why similar: RPG 29%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Retro 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep RPG experience with pixel graphics and party-based monster collection mechanics.

Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.6%, RPG 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Retro 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic turn-based RPGs that matches the retro charm and party-based combat of the seed game.

Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.

Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 16.8%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG party management with pixel-art aesthetics, focusing on the gear-grind loop found in Pixel Heroes.

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: Turn-Based 47.5%, Roguelike 27.2%, RPG 19.8%, Adventure 2%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex traditional roguelike that offers the same level of character customization and tactical RPG depth.

Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!

Why similar: RPG 57.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Indie 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, turn-based RPG that captures the lighthearted spirit of classic adventure games.

Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!

Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Dwarf 24.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Indie 9.3%, Retro 3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management side of running a party of heroes in a pixelated fantasy world.

The Dwarf Run is an old-fashioned RPG featuring turn-based combat, elements of point-n-click adventure and intriguing story line.

Why similar: Dwarf 60.7% ★, RPG 15%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dwarf-centric party-based adventure with a focus on turn-based combat and retro exploration.

Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.7%, Roguelike 20.3%, RPG 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, turn-based dungeon crawler that focuses on the core roguelike experience with a retro look.

Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.5%, Roguelike 20.9%, RPG 19%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that prioritizes deep RPG mechanics and permadeath in a fantasy setting.

Everpath is a roguelite RPG with hand-crafted pixel art, explore a procedural generated world with the combat and item system of the classics action RPGs. Embark yourself as a member of the Northbarrow army, choose and personalize your class to find what is lurking in the wilderness of Northbarrow

Why similar: RPG 76.3%, Indie 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A solid roguelite RPG that focuses on exploration and character building within a pixelated world.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Roguelite 38.2%, RPG 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Roguelike 6.2%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features party-based progression and roguelite elements with a distinct pixel-art style.

NEXORIA — is a hardcore roguelike about dungeons with hybrid battles, combining classical turn based combat system and a collectible card game. Collect the best spells and conquer the dungeons!

Why similar: RPG 22.9%, Roguelike 21%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Retro 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Incorporates deckbuilding and turn-based combat into a pixel-art dungeon crawler framework.

Dragon Fin Soup seamlessly blends genres to create a fresh experience: half story-driven tactical RPG and half high-stakes roguelike, with a pinch of crass humor and a heaping helping of murder & madness set in a procedurally generated fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 42.5%, Roguelike 28.3%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Indie 8.3%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelike RPG that blends turn-based combat with a dark, fairy-tale-inspired world.

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Retro 11.2%, Adventure 9.8%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that offers a modern take on the classic 2D action-adventure RPG formula.

A magic world, epic heroes, bright graphics, excellent humor and absorbing gameplay – “Three Heroes”!

Why similar: RPG 55.2%, Adventure 21.4%, Indie 19.4%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, fantasy-themed action-RPG that emphasizes party dynamics and humor.

Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?

Why similar: Roguelite 31.1%, RPG 30%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 6.9%

Dive into the world of Royal Booty Quest and experience the thrill of deckbuilding and roguelike adventure like never before.

Why similar: Roguelite 25.8%, Roguelike 22.8%, RPG 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10%

Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that uses turn-based tactics and roguelite progression to challenge the player.

Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

Why similar: Roguelike 32.9%, RPG 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Roguelite 12.3%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelite dungeon crawling with party management and tactical defense in a unique, pixelated package.

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Retro 9.8%

Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.

Why similar: Roguelike 30.2%, RPG 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Retro 8.4%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a simplified, tactical approach to party-based combat and automation.

No Turning Back is an indie pixel art randomly generated action rogue-like developed by a new indie developer with tons of player classes, spells, weapons, armour and unlocks!

Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Roguelite 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, pixelated roguelike that focuses on the core loop of exploring and upgrading.

Dungeon Heroes is an srpg and roguelite game that I personally developed, recruit and develop your team of heroes, in the randomly generated map to explore,collect equipment and soul skills,in the infinite reincarnation to build the strongest team.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.2%, Roguelike 18.3%, RPG 13.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, single-player fantasy dungeon crawler that fits the aesthetic and genre of Pixel Heroes.

Spin your way to victory in this slotmachine-driven dungeon crawler. Battle monsters, collect loot and unleash the power of the random reels !

Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

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 34.3%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Retro 9.6%, Indie 8.5%

Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!

Why similar: Roguelike 28.1%, RPG 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Adventure 6.9%

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: Roguelike 43.7%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 9.2%, 2D 6.9%

bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 8.2%, Adventure 8.2%

Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.

Why similar: Roguelite 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, RPG 17.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%

A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.2%, Roguelite 21.6%, Roguelike 18.9%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%

Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 45.4%, RPG 38.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.2%, Roguelike 19.9%, RPG 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!

Why similar: Turn-Based 41.4%, RPG 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Adventure 8.1%

Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Adventure 7.7%

Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Roguelite 27%, Turn-Based 26.5%, Indie 9.8%, Retro 4.4%

Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Turn-Based 31%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Adventure 4.2%, 2D 4.1%

With classic ARPG-inspired combat, this hack n' slash roguelike RPG puts you in the shoes of a powerful hero on the rise. Make your own creative decisions in epic battle encounters, ponder moral choices, acquire fantastical items, and even customize your own town.

Why similar: Dwarf 47.2% ★, RPG 41.1%, Indie 11.8%

TAG TEAM WITH DESTINY! Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!

Why similar: RPG 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Adventure 11%, Retro 9.6%

Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.

Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%

A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!

Why similar: Turn-Based 34.1%, RPG 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Retro 7.2%

Sigil of the Magi blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based combat for a deep tactical experience. Navigate a world full of dangers and mystique as you craft your deck, obtain relics, and prepare your party of champions for any challenges ahead!

Why similar: Roguelike 29.6%, RPG 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Adventure 9.6%

Delve Deeper is a turn-based Adventure/Strategy game for Windows that combines HD pixel art, tile placement, and RPG elements in a bright and humorous atmosphere. Up to four players take command of Dwarf mining teams in this fast and furious dungeon adventure meets devious puzzler, building the map as you play for an ever-changing,...

Why similar: Dwarf 53.6% ★, Turn-Based 24.1%, RPG 12%, Indie 5.6%, Adventure 4.6%

Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!

Why similar: RPG 30.3%, Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 26.2%, Adventure 10.7%, 2D 3.4%

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is an old-school parody role-playing game. Explore a vast fantasy world, complete dozens of weird quests, fight dangerous foes and loot every chest that you'll stumble upon. Maybe you'll even get the opportunity to save the world. Who knows?

Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 11.2%, Retro 9.8%

Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.

Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Adventure 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Indie 9%, 2D 7.2%

Tactical RPG about 5 stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, upgrade your studio, craft Mechas of cardboard and duct tape. Once the cameras are rolling, control your cast of 5 colored-jumpsuit-clad warriors in turn-based battles.

Why similar: RPG 33.4%, Turn-Based 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Indie 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7%

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Adventure 49.9%, Pixel Graphics 31.7%, Retro 18.3%

Terrain of Magical Expertise is a game about a game! Take on the role of a White-Hat Hacker in this non-linear, story-driven, RPG adventure, featuring an original turn-based combat system, hundreds of unique enemies, and a full cast of voice actors. Do all it takes to win the Campaign of Champions!

Why similar: RPG 64.7%, Adventure 22.1%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%