- #1 RollScape
97% matchVery Positive87% of 378 reviews2024
Dev: Leonardo the Vinchy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Roll, strategize, and upgrade your way to victory in this accessible and ultra-satisfying, yet captivating roguelike. Will you reach the end before running out of rolls? KEEP MULTIPLYING!!
Why similar: Minimalist 21.2%, Roguelite 16.2%, Abstract 16.1%, Relaxing 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.6%
- #2 Mega Mosaic
96% matchVery Positive91% of 471 reviews2024
Dev: Mark FfrenchPub: Divide The Plunder
Windows · Mac
Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle
Why similar: Minimalist 22.9%, Incremental 19.5%, Puzzle 19.1%, Collectathon 17.7%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #3 Peglin
96% matchVery Positive84% of 17,718 reviews2024
Dev: Red Nexus Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!
Why similar: Roguelite 57.9%, Strategy 22.7%, 2D 11.4%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #4 Dungeons & Jewels
95% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
Roguelike twist on tile-matching puzzle games. Collect relics. Learn spells. Unlock new equipment. Fight bosses and monsters. Use your abilities by matching tiles, creating combos, and solving puzzles!
Why similar: Roguelite 45.2%, Puzzle 24%, Strategy 16.7%, Casual 6.2%, 2D 4.1%
- #5 Pegs X Stickers
94% matchNo user reviews87% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
A pachinko-roguelite about scoring big numbers. Build your board, pop pegs, and discover run-breaking stickers.
Why similar: Roguelite 47.3%, Strategy 23%, Relaxing 7.7%, Score Attack 6.5%, Colorful 6.2%
- #6 Tabulo
94% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Noah Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Position your pieces carefully to max out your score in this Balatro-inspired chess roguelike. Enhance your pieces, purchase powers, and win bonuses from optional challenges, but be careful - your board only has so much room.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.5%, Roguelite 28.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Casual 5.4%, 2D 5.2%
- #7 The Artisan of Glimmith
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,644 reviews2026
Dev: Lunarch Studios
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Artisan of Glimmith is a cozy, relaxing puzzle game about coloring stained glass and restoring the artworks of a kingdom above the clouds. Explore a world of handcrafted puzzles designed with intent, where simple rules lead to delightful surprises.
Why similar: Puzzle 31%, Relaxing 17.6%, Strategy 16.7%, Medieval 13.2%, Colorful 10.2%
- #8 Megaloot
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,013 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Roguelite 28%, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Minimalist 17.1%, Medieval 13.8%, Strategy 9.3%
- #9 Linelith
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,502 reviews2022
Dev: Patrick Traynor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.4%, Abstract 16.5%, Relaxing 15.1%, Minimalist 14.2%, Strategy 13.8%
- #10 Kaamos: Puzzle Roguelike
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Pepperbox StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Kaamos is a bite-sized turn-based puzzle roguelike where battles are fought by matching tiles on a grid with looping rows and columns. Build your character and deck of tiles by looting equipment from your foes. Traverse a dark medieval world where the Sun went down and never rose again.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.7%, Puzzle 26%, Medieval 19%, Strategy 16.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #11 Islantiles
90% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Thunderrock Innovations
Windows
Islantiles is a cozy but compulsive roguelike deckbuilder. Unlock powerful technology cards, shape your deck to craft game-breaking combos, and grow your settlements to glory in this ultra-satisfying roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Minimalist 17.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Relaxing 12.5%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #12 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 373 reviews2025
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.9%, Roguelite 24.1%, Strategy 23.2%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Casual 6.8%
- #13 MAZAICA
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows
Extend all lines from numbers to fill up the grids. Puzzles are sometimes meditative. Yet often challenging.
Why similar: Incremental 26.1%, Abstract 16.4%, Puzzle 13%, Minimalist 12.3%, Relaxing 6.4%
- #14 Orb of Creation
87% matchVery Positive84% of 2,243 reviews2026
Dev: MarpleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 49.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Orb of Creation is a non-idle incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!
Why similar: Incremental 58%, Resource Management 9.9%, Minimalist 9.8%, Strategy 8.9%, Puzzle 8%
- #15 Pop! Pachinko
86% matchVery Positive94% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Pangolin Interactive
Windows
Pop! Pachinko is a pachinko roguelite with city pop vibes. Build up your collection of enchanted balls to fire into the machine. Collect charms to build up powerful synergies between your balls. Listen to some pop music as you expand your Chibi Pop collection!
Why similar: Roguelite 29.2%, Score Attack 19.1%, Strategy 13%, Stylized 11.2%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #16 Dungeon Wizards
88% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
Windows
Dungeon Wizards combines classic Rogue-Lite and colorful Match3 with adventurous Roleplay elements. Venture on your very own journey, collect and combine rare relics with powerful spells and face loads of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Roguelite 38%, Puzzle 21.2%, Strategy 16%, 2D 7.4%, Casual 6.9%
- #17 Drop Duchy
85% matchVery Positive89% of 3,324 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy Mill StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!
Why similar: Roguelite 34.9%, Medieval 21.1%, Puzzle 19.2%, Strategy 14%, Colorful 8.9%
- #18 Letterlike
86% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Puzzlelike Studios
Windows
Letterlike is a challenging roguelike word game that's all about collecting cards, upgrading words, and upgrading letter tiles to make the strongest synergies and reach the highest scores!
Why similar: Roguelite 29.4%, Minimalist 26%, Strategy 15.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Colorful 4.3%
- #19 Stackflow
84% matchVery Positive88% of 215 reviews2026
Dev: Caue FerraretoPub: Pixel Purrfect
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stackflow is a hypnotically addictive strategic roguelike about the pure pleasure of fitting pieces perfectly. Discover unique blocks, create satisfying connections, and trigger explosive combos that release pure dopamine.
Why similar: Minimalist 24.8%, Strategy 16.7%, Relaxing 13.1%, Roguelite 10.7%, Colorful 9.1%
- #20 Square Logic
84% matchVery Positive98% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Climbing Goat Games
Windows · Linux
Square Logic is a minimalist puzzle game about coloring the grid with squares and rectangles, respecting the number of each cell.
Why similar: Collectathon 24.9%, Incremental 18.9%, Minimalist 14.4%, Abstract 12%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #21 Rogue Tower
83% matchVery Positive83% of 5,929 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Why similar: Roguelite 25.9%, Strategy 25.5%, Minimalist 25%, Medieval 9%, Casual 7.5%
- #22 Wordatro!
82% matchVery Positive84% of 487 reviews2025
Dev: Le PouletPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Wordatro! fuses addictive word game with thrilling roguelite strategy! Spell high-scoring words, chain massive combos, and unlock game-changing bonuses. With 50+ unique upgrades and daily challenges, endless linguistic adventures await!
Why similar: Roguelite 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Minimalist 18%, Strategy 11.2%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #23 LOOTPLOT
80% matchVery Positive94% of 229 reviews2025
Dev: CodeTheory Ltd
Windows · Linux
Re-arrange items, discover synergies, bend the rules, and break the game! LOOTPLOT is a points-based, inventory builder Roguelite centered around items, which all have a unique twist.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Score Attack 16.8%, Strategy 14.7%, Relaxing 10.6%
- #24 Tile Tale
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Push colorful tiles into the grid creating fields of the same type to gain new tile types. Create different worlds such as jungle islands, wasteland volcano land or even a big city!
Why similar: Roguelite 38.5%, Puzzle 23.5%, Strategy 23.1%, Colorful 11.3%, 2D 2.6%
- #25 Madcap Mosaic
81% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: 1classydude
Windows
Carefully craft your Mosaic in this fantasy themed deckbuilding game. Battle by battle, tile by tile, you'll form synergies and build up your Mosaic's combo potential, hoping to beat the curve as you forge deeper into enemy territory.
Why similar: Roguelite 55%, Strategy 26.1%, 2D 9%, Medieval 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #26 ShoreTiles
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: Voxel StudiosPub: Noovola
Windows
Build your island around a fragile lighthouse in this Gloomy tile-placement strategy game. Balance growth, economy, and defense - because when night falls, THEY will rise from the depths.
Why similar: Roguelite 24.5%, Minimalist 20.1%, Relaxing 11.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #27 Isle of Arrows
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,109 reviews2022
Dev: Gridpop
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Isle of Arrows is a Puzzle Tower Defense game in which you build a fortress in the sky. Place towers, expand the isle, and build your own paths. Can you find the perfect spot for each tile to beat the RNG and defend against waves of invaders?
Why similar: Roguelite 20.8%, Minimalist 20.5%, Puzzle 13.6%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Strategy 10.6%
- #28 Hexagod
79% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Aarimous
Windows · Mac · Linux
A satisfying roguelike village builder set in the eye of an apocalyptic storm. Place hexagon tiles, unlock adjacency bonuses, and find powerful relics to create game breaking synergies. Prove you are worthy of becoming the next Hexagod… before the storm destroys it all.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28%, Minimalist 19.6%, Puzzle 16.1%, Strategy 11.1%, Resource Management 7.5%
- #29 Peg Champ
78% matchNo user reviews90% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Mythago Games
Windows
Take your best shot in this Pachinko incremental game! Break pegs, earn money, and unlock a huge upgrade tree in this satisfying physics puzzler.
Why similar: Incremental 37.4%, Abstract 15.5%, Puzzle 14.7%, Minimalist 11.2%, Score Attack 6.2%
- #30 The Loopler
76% matchVery Positive90% of 605 reviews2026
Dev: Mheep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Loopler is a roguelite deckbuilder about a slot car driving in mesmerizing loops. Pick cards, place gates, and collect charms. Settle into the loop as numbers go up and dopamine fills your brain. See how far you can go in the pursuit of infinity.
Why similar: Roguelite 26.9%, Score Attack 15.7%, Incremental 12.6%, Strategy 11.7%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #31 EVERDAWN
77% matchVery Positive98% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: SOLIDS Studio
Windows
EVERDAWN is a relaxing tile-based puzzle game where every placement shapes a living, evolving world. Stack scoring systems, combine biomes, unlock new and powerful Wonder tiles, and collect adorable Michis, little creatures that provide extra tiles.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Puzzle 17.9%, Relaxing 15%, Strategy 13.4%, Minimalist 12.7%
- #32 Sagrada
78% matchVery Positive94% of 443 reviews2020
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
A game of dice drafting and window crafting.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, Relaxing 15.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Abstract 12.2%
- #33 COMBOLITE
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Kristoff Red
Windows · Linux
In this satisfying incremental roguelike, every weapon you buy matters! Strategically order them to trigger powerful combos, send the enemy flying with physics-based hits, and watch your damage reach MILLIONS and above!
Why similar: Incremental 28%, Roguelite 19.1%, Score Attack 14.3%, Relaxing 11.4%, Strategy 10.1%
- #34 Bubbly
74% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SadSloth
Windows
Push your luck in a fast-paced roguelike extraction arcade game. Pop endless waves of bubbles, build devastating upgrade combinations, defeat powerful bosses, and decide when to extract before losing everything.
Why similar: Incremental 35.6%, Roguelite 26.4%, Relaxing 11.1%, Score Attack 10.8%, 2D 5.2%
- #35 Gambonanza
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,723 reviews2026
Dev: BlukuléléPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gambonanza is a tactical roguelike that sets chess pieces on a tiny board. Forget traditional chess and embrace the chaos of breaking the balance! Spend your money on rule-bending upgrades, board tiles and pieces. Experiment with illegal combinations and face off against iconic bosses!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31%, Roguelite 27.5%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Strategy 12.8%, 2D 6.7%
- #36 PegIdle
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 448 reviews2024
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 27.6 hrsMean: 57.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
PegIdle is a Pachinko idle game! Aim and shoot your balls to clear all the pegs on the board. Recieve gold by hitting the golden pegs or by landing balls into the moving bucket. Purchasing auto ball drop will automaticly drop balls onto the board. Spend your gold on new balls and ball upgrades!
Why similar: Incremental 26.4%, Collectathon 21%, Score Attack 10.1%, Minimalist 9.6%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #37 Tile Town
75% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: One Goose Army
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Tile Town is a chill strategy game set on a hexagonal grid. Plop down various building tiles to get the highest score possible, all while creating a colorful medieval town in the process. Unlock new levels or go for a stroll in the first person mode.
Why similar: Minimalist 23%, Medieval 19.2%, Relaxing 17.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Puzzle 13.2%
- #38 Rainbow Legends
73% matchVery Positive83% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: Unpixel Cloud Cedar StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
A territory-control roguelike deck builder where the side with more tiles at round’s end deals damage. Seize ground, place structures, shield your core, and unlock builds with card shapes, factions, and relics
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.7%, Puzzle 16.6%, Strategy 15.6%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Medieval 9.6%
- #39 Infinity Sweeper
74% matchMixed59% of 270 reviews2026
Dev: Longshot StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Think you know Minesweeper? Think again. Infinity Sweeper brings roguelite elements to the classic puzzle - upgrades, boss fights and a constantly evolving grid that demands both logic and instinct. One wrong click could end it all.
Why similar: Roguelite 20.9%, Minimalist 16.6%, Relaxing 10.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #40 Unitied
76% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Strategy 18.2%, Minimalist 18%, Abstract 16.5%, Puzzle 13.5%, Relaxing 9.7%
- #41 DEFRAG
71% matchVery Positive94% of 563 reviews2025
Dev: BlueDot Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
DEFRAG is a game about cleansing corrupted sectors and refining them through optimization to build a stronger system. Collect resources, adjust configurations, and complete your build as you progress.
Why similar: Incremental 42.1%, Resource Management 14.5%, Minimalist 13.3%, Strategy 10%, Colorful 7.4%
- #42 Pip My Dice
72% matchVery Positive84% of 163 reviews2025
Dev: Diving Swan Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pip My Dice is a Yahtzee Roguelike experience. Score enough to make it to the next level, customize your dice to score more and collect relics to create unlimited combos! Collect money through the rounds to buy new dice, relics, and customizers to upgrade your dice. Enjoy a different run every time!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Roguelite 19.3%, Score Attack 16.1%, Strategy 14.3%, Relaxing 11.6%
- #43 castle idler
72% matchVery Positive80% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows · Mac
castle idler is a short, relaxing incremental tower defense game with no waves. upgrade towers, collect coins, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades to defend your castle.
Why similar: Incremental 33.6%, Minimalist 15%, Strategy 10.4%, Relaxing 9%, Resource Management 7.8%
- #44 Threes!
73% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Asher VollmerPub: Sirvo LLC
Windows · Mac
A tiny puzzle that grows on you.
Why similar: Abstract 21.2%, Minimalist 17.1%, Puzzle 16.8%, Relaxing 14.8%, Score Attack 10%
- #45 Balatro
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 199,191 reviews2024
Dev: LocalThunkPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Relaxing 10.4%
- #46 Dice With Death
69% matchVery Positive92% of 839 reviews2026
Dev: Sea Glass Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dice With Death is a Dicebuilding Roguelike – Unfortunately you have already died. Fortunately, Death is up for some friendly competition. Collect new dice and relics, create damage stacking combos, and even cheat Death himself to emerge victorious.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.7%, Relaxing 18.7%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Stylized 9.3%
- #47 Tile Cities
71% matchVery Positive94% of 577 reviews2022
Dev: yevhen8
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Tile Cities turns city-building experience into a simple relaxing puzzle game and does so with style
Why similar: Strategy 24.9%, Puzzle 23.7%, Minimalist 19.3%, Relaxing 14.5%, 2D 8.5%
- #48 Mate'Morphosis
69% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: WiseMonkeESPub: Wise Monke Entertainment Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
Why similar: Minimalist 25.6%, Puzzle 20.6%, Incremental 13.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #49 Oxytone
70% matchVery Positive92% of 145 reviews2023
Dev: OxGamesPub: Tate Multimedia
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Relax and listen to the hypnotizing world of Oxytone, slow paced puzzle game where you rotate hexagonal tiles with paths. Each tile can be used up to six times, creating tangled paths.
Why similar: Relaxing 18.5%, Minimalist 17.6%, Puzzle 17.5%, Strategy 15%, Score Attack 12.3%
- #50 Geolosys
71% matchPositive83% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: SUJIKO Media Group
Windows
Geolosys is a unique 2048 game with a twist. Earn gems by getting points and merging tiles strategically. Explore pixel art landscapes, swipe to play, discover a variety of stones, and enjoy the immersive music. Uncover secrets while you play!
Why similar: Minimalist 21.5%, Score Attack 17.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Strategy 11.2%
- #51 CiniCross
68% matchVery Positive84% of 477 reviews2026
Dev: Hydrobates
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
CiniCross is a dark fantasy roguelite where nonogram puzzles meet dungeon crawling. Solve increasingly complex puzzles, choose your path through a branching dungeon, and bend the rules using powerful artifacts. Each room is a puzzle. Each boss, a deadly challenge.
Why similar: Roguelite 27.9%, Puzzle 19%, Relaxing 17.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Stylized 8.1%
- #52 Dorfromantik
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,653 reviews2022
Dev: Toukana Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, Minimalist 19.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 13.3%, Resource Management 11.2%
- #53 Arrogue
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: PIPAPOUPub: Coduck Studio
Windows
Collect, upgrade and unlock powerful arrows and relics to protect your village. For that you’ll have to fight against procedurally generated hordes of enemies in this turn-per-turn, physics-based, roguelike! Explore the map, find the right path and make decisive choices in random events.
Why similar: Roguelite 33%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Casual 3.8%
- #54 Clockwork Cleanup
66% matchVery Positive100% of 444 reviews2025
Dev: David Stears
Windows
Clockwork cleanup is a auto-battler game where your actions are dictated by tiles of various shapes placed in a grid. Defeat waves of enemies to save the factory!
Why similar: Puzzle 37.3%, Strategy 34.6%, 2D 12.2%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 3.5%
- #55 Neon Ascending
68% matchVery Positive82% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: TheCarmineDepth
Windows · Linux
Grid management roguelike tower defense that emphasizes mechanics and features dazzling visual effects. Don't overthink it, just stack and play! Enhancement modules boost your attributes, affix modules change the mechanics, and more... all within the grid. Time to create a new and improved build!
Why similar: Incremental 28.9%, Roguelite 23.4%, Minimalist 14.4%, Score Attack 10.1%, Strategy 8.6%
- #56 Tilecraft
70% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Stephen HubbardPub: Hubbard Games
Windows · Mac
'Tilecraft: A New Horizon' is a minimalist and relaxing strategy game about discovering and building on your explored tiles. Explore a procedurally generated set of resources across the map in this unique and casual atmosphere.
Why similar: Strategy 33.6%, Minimalist 23.4%, Relaxing 18.9%, 2D 11.2%, Casual 9.4%
- #57 Infinite Ruins
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: Kileka Games
Windows
An incremental mining game where you manage golems, destroy blocks, unlock upgrades, and descend infinitely in search of ever more valuable resources.
Why similar: Incremental 47.5%, Resource Management 14.9%, Relaxing 10%, 2D 7.7%, Strategy 7.5%
- #58 Neon Village
65% matchVery Positive87% of 152 reviews2026
Dev: Encraft
Windows
This game is a fusion of a "roguelike deck-builder" and "match-3 puzzle". Collect unique residents to create explosive synergies and develop a village glittering with neon!
Why similar: Roguelite 27.9%, Puzzle 21.8%, Resource Management 16.7%, Strategy 16.2%, Choices Matter 10%
- #59 DO NOT FEED THE VIRUS
67% matchMixed63% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: NimbleGames
Windows
Grow your organism, gather biomass, and expand your colony. A casual, short mouse-driven incremental game focused on growth and progression.
Why similar: Incremental 25.8%, Roguelite 17.3%, Minimalist 11.6%, Resource Management 9.6%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #60 Planetiles
67% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into Planetiles, where strategy and creativity converge. Build and transform barren planets into flourishing worlds. Outwit natural disasters, develop vibrant habitats, and navigate complex challenges. Embrace a boardgame-like depth with thoughtful planning and strategic decision-making.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Roguelite 21.4%, Puzzle 13.3%, Score Attack 13.2%, Relaxing 12.1%