- #1 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 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: Turn-Based 17%, Perma Death 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #2 Sproggiwood
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 593 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.5%, Grid-Based Movement 21.9%, Traditional Roguelike 17.2% ★, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #3 Eye of Khaos
96% 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 23.3% ★, Turn-Based 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #4 EmbeRogue
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AzStrocytePub: HibouCorp
Windows
EmbeRogue is a real roguelike: turn-based, grid-based and boom-based, where everything can burn. Make your escape or tame your inner flames to defeat the FireLords.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 20% ★, Perma Death 13.5%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%
- #5 Hexagon Soup
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sayberry Labs
Windows
A keyboard-first traditional roguelike on an isometric hex grid—turn-based, permadeath, and ruthless decision-making. Your class emerges from the skills you pick, not a menu. Manage scarce resources, out-position enemies, claim Hex Runes, then survive the climb back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 20% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 11.3%
- #6 Tales of Maj'Eyal
94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 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 22.3% ★, Turn-Based 20.4%, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #7 Forrader Hero
93% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: VidyGames
Windows
Forrader Hero – turn-based game with roguelike elements where heroes can’t step back and must fight through the end to save their soul in ‘Forgotten Proto.World’ fighting hordes of monsters, undead creatures, and their overlords.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Perma Death 13.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #8 Terra Randoma
92% matchVery Positive90% of 164 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: Turn-Based 18.7%, Traditional Roguelike 18.6% ★, Perma Death 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #9 Zorbus
91% matchVery Positive90% of 368 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #10 Babel of Ystilia
91% matchPositive100% of 24 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 22.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 20.2%, Perma Death 13.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #11 Jupiter Hell Classic
89% matchVery Positive96% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.5%, Perma Death 15%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #12 Kramora's Shadow
90% 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 23.4% ★, Turn-Based 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Roguelike 11.7%, Perma Death 10.8%
- #13 Hollows Of Rogue
88% 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 20.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.6%, Perma Death 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #14 Dawn of the Mexica
89% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Barrón
Windows · Linux
Dawn of the Mexica is a turn-based roguelike that blends accurate history and mythical fantasy. It features complex combat mechanics, tactics and skills, yet also brings you an easy to use interface. Fight your way through the procedurally generated scenarios and stop the fall of the Fifth Sun!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 18.8% ★, Turn-Based 17%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%
- #15 Beast Dungeon
87% 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 23.1% ★, Perma Death 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #16 Rift Wizard
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,051 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: Turn-Based 19.3%, Perma Death 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Traditional Roguelike 13.1% ★, Roguelike 10.7%
- #17 Possession
86% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Weirdfellows
Windows · Mac · Linux
Possession is a traditional turn-based roguelike where you play as a ghost trying to make your way to the surface. You are incredibly frail, but have one advantage: you can possess the bodies of the monsters you encounter, and use their strength and abilities as your own.
Why similar: Roguelike 29.5%, Turn-Based 12%, Traditional Roguelike 11.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #18 The Curse Of Yendor
85% 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 21.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Perma Death 13%, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%
- #19 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
84% 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 25.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #20 Deadzoned
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25% ★, Perma Death 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #21 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,045 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.0 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 21.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 14.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #22 Fractalis
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fractalis is a procedurally generated roguelike that has turnbased/gridbased combat with a realtime feel.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 18.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%
- #23 Dungeon of Rikka
82% 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 20.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.7%, Perma Death 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #24 Grix: The Dragon Tower
81% 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 21.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.9%
- #25 Once upon a Dungeon
81% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 21.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Perma Death 12.4%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #26 Jupiter Hell
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,068 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Roguelike 24.6%, Turn-Based 22.5%, Traditional Roguelike 21.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.6%, Procedural Generation 4.6%
- #27 I Am Overburdened
80% matchVery Positive88% of 157 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: Turn-Based 22.7%, Traditional Roguelike 21.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Perma Death 12.6%, Roguelike 12%
- #28 Depths of Ascension
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows
Depths of Ascension is a turn-based, tile-based traditional roguelike set in a high fantasy world inspired by Sumeria and the early Bronze Age cultures. Explore the twisting corridors of the Maze of Madness and use magic, stealth, diplomacy, brute force, the Gods, anything, to reach the Ascension.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 19.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #29 Xenomarine
79% matchVery Positive84% of 64 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 36.1% ★, Roguelike 15.8%, Grid-Based Movement 14%, Perma Death 12.6%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #30 Dragonwake
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
Dragonwake is an ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, the land once ruled by the old empire of Istaris before the Starfall. Your heirloom, a blackglass star amulet, draws you to the land just as the primordial dragon begins to stir.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.4% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #31 Rogue Titan
77% 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 22.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, Perma Death 13.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #32 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,600 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 24% ★, Turn-Based 18%, Perma Death 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Roguelike 9%
- #33 Gloomgrave
76% matchVery Positive88% of 185 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Perma Death 16.1%, Grid-Based Movement 14%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #34 Die Like a Hero
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pinel Games
Windows
Die Like a Hero is a rogue-lite with turn-based combat, where the best strategy is to attack at the right moment. Fight like a die or die like a hero!
Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 13.3%, Tactical 9.9%
- #35 Dose Response
75% 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 26.1% ★, Perma Death 20%, Roguelike 11.3%, Procedural Generation 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #36 Dungeons of Delveria
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Delveria Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where you can shape the dungeon to your advantage. Discover terrain powers which help you to fight your enemies more efficiently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.5%, Perma Death 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #37 Asterogue
73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 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 20.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Perma Death 13.2%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #38 Dungeons of Dredmor
74% matchVery Positive94% of 5,406 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36% ★, Turn-Based 17.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Perma Death 8.2%
- #39 WazHack
74% matchVery Positive90% of 726 reviews2014
Dev: WazPub: Waz Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Time moves forward only when you do in the dungeons of WazHack. Think your way out of problems instead of just spamming 'attack' and 'drink healing potion'.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.9%, Roguelike 20.8%, Turn-Based 17.5%, RPG 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%
- #40 Coin Operated Carnage
73% 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 19.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.6%, Perma Death 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #41 GnollHack
72% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 13.2%, Perma Death 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #42 DeAnima
71% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Steelgaze Studio
Windows
DeAnima is a brutal yet rewarding dungeon crawler steeped in classic roguelike tradition. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.1%, Traditional Roguelike 17.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Roguelike 12%
- #43 Path of Achra
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,147 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 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 21.7% ★, Perma Death 18.4%, Roguelike 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%
- #44 Path of Thalanos
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roman Dammer
Windows
Path of Thalanos is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a rich random item and skill system. Encounter many random generated events, shrines, traps and enemies. Build your hero and find out how deep you can go into the dungeon. Each run is unique.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.9%, Roguelike 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Perma Death 10%
- #45 Heroes of a Broken Land
73% matchVery Positive86% of 229 reviews2014
Dev: Winged Pixel Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A Broken Land, shattered by the Wizards of old, the Fragments of the Old World are adrift in the Void. You must visit and restore each Fragment of the Void, only then can the World be rebuilt. However you are trapped in a crystal body, unable to act alone. Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, RPG 16.6%, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #46 Monster Lily
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Kasha Club
Windows · Linux
A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22.9% ★, Turn-Based 14.8%, Perma Death 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
- #47 Rangedrifter
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Maximilian Schmidt
Windows · Linux
You've set foot into a forbidden land on a haunting journey towards its ancient center. Adapt and exploit every resource at your disposal in this turn-based 3D ASCII roguelike, or see your journey reset along the shifting paths running through its vast wilderness.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22.9% ★, Perma Death 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #48 Touhou Crawl
69% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: joy1999
Windows
"Touhou Crawl" is a Touhou derivative roguelike game. Conquer the dungeon-ified Gensokyo using items, faith, and tactics!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #49 Nights of the Sleeping God
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Codevanger
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable classical roguelike with persistence dungeons and fully simulated physics and chemistry.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.3% ★, Perma Death 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Moddable 14.3% ★, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #50 Collateral Dungeon
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Techosaurus Studios
Windows
Collateral Dungeon is a tactical puzzle dungeon crawler. Explore as an archaeologist trapped in your most recent dig: an enemy-infested dungeon. However, you are a lover, not a fighter. Without weapons, you must turn to your wit and clever traps to defeat enemies lest you relive your failings.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 19.5% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Perma Death 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #51 Rezrog
71% matchMixed45% of 332 reviews2017
Dev: SoaphogPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Test your fighting spirit as you take your party of brave adventurers on an epic quest to restore peace to the lands of Rezrog in this table-top inspired, turn-based, dungeon crawler. Upgrade your skills & tactically exploit enemy weaknesses as you try to handle everything the dungeons will throw at you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Procedural Generation 17.4%, Roguelike 13%, Perma Death 10.5%
- #52 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
70% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Perma Death 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #53 DA_RL
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a god worship system, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, RPG 9.5%
- #54 Chains on Sand
67% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Tabula Forge
Windows
Enter the blood-soaked arenas of Chains on Sand, a brutal turn-based roguelike where every strike counts. Build a unique gladiator, survive tactical grid-based combat, and rise through fame, death, and legacy — or die forgotten beneath the sand.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.7%, Grid-Based Movement 22.9%, Perma Death 17.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #55 Blood & Chaos
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Guau Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient sacrifices saved the world, but their legacy is unraveling. A party based roguelike inspired by classic '80s RPGs, where every descent into cursed dungeons carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.9% ★, Turn-Based 18.9%, Perma Death 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #56 Dungeon Croaker
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #57 Legion's Crawl
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: Turnspender
Windows
Descend the dungeon and slay the evil! Legion's Crawl is a combination of classic roguelike principle and modern 3D environment with intuitive GUI. Choose your hero and difficulty, challenge the randomly generated dungeons!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #58 THYSIASTERY
65% matchVery Positive81% of 266 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: Turn-Based 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #59 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
67% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Turn-Based 20.3%, Traditional Roguelike 16.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #60 Amulet of Iovar
66% matchMixed65% of 16 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 36.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, RPG 7.4%