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Games Like Regions Of Ruin

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Pixel Graphics, Adventure, 2D, Singleplayer.

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Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that progressively challenges you and your settlement, and threatens the extinction of the dwarven race.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 4,620 reviews
Released: 2018-02-05
Developer: Gameclaw Studio
Publisher: Raw Fury
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 65%

Overview

Regions of Ruin stands out for its unique blend of side-scrolling action-RPG combat and settlement management within a gritty dwarven fantasy world. These recommendations focus on games that capture that specific intersection of exploration, base-building, and character progression, prioritizing titles that emphasize 2D mechanics and dwarven themes.

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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.

    Why similar: Dwarves 87.5%, RPG 2.9%, Platformer 2.1%, 2D Platformer 1.9%, Adventure 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a dwarven protagonist exploring dangerous dungeons with a focus on crafting and character progression.

  2. #2 Below the Stone
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 437 reviews2023
    Dev: StrollartPub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Below the Stone is an extraction roguelike about dwarves on the quest for the deepest depths. A place where each and every descent will lead to new adventures -- and where only the most determined dwarves with many lost lives will be rewarded by the hidden world lying below the stone.

    Why similar: Dwarves 57.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Resource Management 7.9%, Action RPG 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the core dwarven experience of mining, exploration, and combat in a procedurally generated underground world.

  3. #3 Craft The World
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 16,931 reviews2014
    Dev: Dekovir EntertainmentPub: Dekovir Ltd
    Windows · Mac
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    Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

    Why similar: Dwarves 70%, Building 15%, Resource Management 4.7%, RPG 3.6%, Fantasy 2.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep dwarven colony management experience where you build, mine, and defend against waves of enemies.

  4. #4 Core Keeper
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 65,043 reviews2024
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

    Why similar: Base Building 27.7%, Building 23%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a compelling 2D exploration and survival experience with strong base-building mechanics and dungeon crawling.

  5. #5 Chasm
    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,698 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.5%, RPG 16.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 9%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action-RPG that delivers a similar dungeon-crawling feel with exploration-heavy gameplay.

  6. #6 Kingdom Two Crowns
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 38,596 reviews2018
    Dev: Stumpy🐙SquidPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.

    Why similar: Base Building 29.5%, Building 26.1%, Fantasy 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Atmospheric 9%

    Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling strategy game shares the base-building and management elements found in Regions of Ruin.

  7. #7 Hammerwatch
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.1%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, RPG 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Fantasy 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and RPG progression in a fantasy setting.

  8. #8 Dig or Die
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 4,272 reviews2018
    Dev: Gaddy Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.

    Why similar: Base Building 28.7%, Building 24.5%, 2D 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, RPG 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This 2D survival game focuses on building defenses and exploring a dangerous planet, mirroring the settlement defense aspects of the seed game.

  9. #9 Aground
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    Why similar: Base Building 30.8%, Building 24.6%, RPG 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Exploration 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that emphasizes crafting, base-building, and technological progression in a hostile world.

  10. #10 Rise to Ruins
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 7,750 reviews2019
    Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.

    Why similar: Base Building 44.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Resource Management 19%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A blend of colony simulation and tower defense that captures the settlement management and survival challenge of the seed game.

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    Why You'll Like It: It balances dungeon-crawling combat with shop management, providing a satisfying loop of risk and reward.

  12. #12 Heroes of Hammerwatch
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    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
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    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Dungeon Crawler 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, RPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action RPG 6.1%

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    Why similar: Base Building 22.1%, Building 20%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, RPG 12.2%, Exploration 7.4%

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, RPG 9.6%

  48. #48 Kingdom Of Explorers
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 94 reviews2024
    Dev: S.E.R.A. GAMES STUDIOPub: GoGo Games Interactive
    Windows

    Kingdom of EXPLORERS is an adventure RPG game for up to 2 players. Each player needs to explore, collect, manage shared resources to unlock new terrains, upgrade weapons to defeat the enemies, Bosses and save the Dwarves Hidden Island!

    Why similar: Action RPG 33.1%, RPG 18.1%, Fantasy 16.3%, Exploration 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.2%

  49. #49 Dungeon Mage
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
    Dev: greenpixels
    Windows

    Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  50. #50 Into the Necrovale
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 615 reviews2024
    Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  51. #51 Hyper Light Drifter
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 18,790 reviews2016
    Dev: Heart Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Action RPG 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, RPG 7.3%

  52. #52 HammerHelm
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 389 reviews2021
    Dev: SuperSixStudiosPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need!

    Why similar: Building 31.3%, Base Building 26.4%, Fantasy 15.4%, RPG 12.9%, Adventure 7.7%

  53. #53 Herolike
    71% matchMixed58% of 64 reviews2016
    Dev: Games HutPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: Dwarves 73.5%, RPG 20.9%, Indie 5.6%

  54. #54 PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 130 reviews2026
    Dev: ChillyRoom
    Windows

    PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 34%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, RPG 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Platformer 9.6%

  55. #55 Romestead
    64% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,870 reviews2026
    Dev: BeartwigsPub: Three Friends
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Rome has fallen! Rebuild civilization in this action-adventure survival game for 1-8 players. Fight hordes of the walking dead, build settlements, restore the Roman gods... or kick back and farm with friends.

    Why similar: Base Building 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Building 13.1%, RPG 10.6%

  56. #56 Eastern Exorcist
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 6,754 reviews2021
    Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Action RPG 14.3%, RPG 12.1%, Platformer 8.2%

  57. #57 Shards of Azuria
    70% matchMixed60% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Blue Potion Games
    Windows

    Shards of Azuria is an isometric, craft and build RPG. Create a character and a new world, then start your adventure by waking up in town. You are greeted by the locals of Azuria and begin to find your way around.

    Why similar: Building 19%, RPG 18.7%, Action RPG 17%, Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

  58. #58 Tearscape
    63% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2026
    Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

    Why similar: Action RPG 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Exploration 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, 2D 10.1%

  59. #59 Ruins Of Mitriom
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel-Archipel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the continent in search of Mitriom, ancient energy crystals to power the various improvements of your caravan (Skills, Bonus, Cannon on the caravan etc). Dynamically manage your resources to adapt your skills according to the situation.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Fantasy 13.5%, Exploration 10.9%, 2D 9.8%

  60. #60 Dwarrows
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 134 reviews2020
    Dev: Lithic Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A peaceful 3rd person adventure and town-building game. Gather, build, puzzle, explore, and quest in a beautifully handcrafted world.

    Why similar: Base Building 51%, Fantasy 33.2%, Exploration 15.7%

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