- #1 Jupiter Hell Classic
97% matchVery Positive97% of 208 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 31.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Perma Death 9.7%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #2 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Perma Death 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #3 Gum Flesh
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.5% ★, Tactical RPG 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #4 Rogue Fable IV
95% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Tactical RPG 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Perma Death 9.3%
- #5 Descent from Arkov's Tower
94% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #6 Dungeon Croaker
94% 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 34.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Roguelike 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
- #7 Beast Dungeon
93% 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 34.5% ★, Perma Death 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Grid-Based Movement 9.7%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #8 Terra Randoma
91% matchVery Positive90% of 163 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: Traditional Roguelike 29.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Tactical RPG 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Perma Death 8.7%
- #9 Kramora's Shadow
92% 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 36% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Perma Death 7.6%
- #10 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
91% 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 37% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #11 EmbeRogue
90% matchNo user reviews
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 32.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Perma Death 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #12 GnollHack
89% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #13 Depths of Ascension
89% 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 28.7% ★, Mythology 10.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #14 Dose Response
88% 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 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Perma Death 13.3%, Roguelike 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #15 Babel of Ystilia
86% 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 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Roguelike 11.8%, Perma Death 9.9%
- #16 Dungeon of Rikka
87% 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 31.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Perma Death 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #17 Grix: The Dragon Tower
86% 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 32.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Perma Death 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #18 Amulet of Iovar
85% matchMixed69% 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 49.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
- #19 My Cousin the Rogue
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Perma Death 6.5%
- #20 Eye of Khaos
84% 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 41.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Roguelike 9.2%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #21 DA_RL
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, RPG 7.4%
- #22 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
82% 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: Traditional Roguelike 18% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Perma Death 13.7%, Grid-Based Movement 10.9%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #23 Nilia
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: 4 Hats
Windows
Nilia is a turn-based Roguelike game. You can choose to play up to four characters at the same time. Each character can evolve with lots of abilities, skills and spells. You also rely on various items that you will find on your way.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Tactical RPG 10.2%, Roguelite 9%
- #24 Tuoni
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Old Dog
Windows
A turn-based Roguelike RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school inspired adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.4% ★, Tactical RPG 13.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #25 Coin Operated Carnage
81% 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 29.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Perma Death 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #26 Rogue
80% matchVery Positive94% of 489 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.7% ★, Perma Death 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
- #27 Hexagon Soup
79% matchNo user reviews
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 35.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Perma Death 9.2%, Tactical RPG 8.1%
- #28 Sword of Fargoal
79% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Perma Death 13.4%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 5.7%
- #29 Curse of the Abyss
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sprouting Potato
Windows · Mac · Linux
Curse of the Abyss is a Traditional Roguelike with a twist. Manage your resources and explore the abyss and slay the various Guardians of the Abyss and remove the curses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Roguelike 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%
- #30 Beyond the Bridge
77% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 12.9%, RPG 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%
- #31 Hollows Of Rogue
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
"Rogue - but better" - a traditional roguelike modernized for current era - descent into deadly dungeon, defeat (or avoid) its inhabitants using loot you find and escape with legendary Amulet of Yendor which started it all
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Perma Death 10.7%, Grid-Based Movement 10.4%
- #32 Equin 2: The Warren Peace
78% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When an evil wizard writes a 6000-page book to bore the townspeople to death, it's up to you to take the damn thing and return it FROM WHENCE IT CAME.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.4% ★, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Grid-Based Movement 14%, Roguelike 8.9%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #33 Asterogue
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 31.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #34 Theralite
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.6% ★, Roguelike 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Grid-Based Movement 6%
- #35 Xenomarine
77% matchVery Positive84% of 63 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 56.9% ★, Roguelike 14.1%, Perma Death 9.1%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #36 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Perma Death 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #37 Path of Achra
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 32.8% ★, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Roguelike 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 12.9%
- #38 Ad Iterum
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Iterum is a turn-based top-down 2D roguelike set in a decaying, ever-shifting world. Flesh is fragile, but you can hack it. Enhance your body, embrace mutations, or form ancient blood pacts. Descend into the depths, scavenge what’s left of humanity, and crawl back...if you can. Kill. Die. Repeat.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.8% ★, Perma Death 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%
- #39 Fractalis
74% 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 30.6% ★, Perma Death 11%, Tactical RPG 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%
- #40 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Insidious Arts
Windows
Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.5% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%, Procedural Generation 5.9%
- #41 Conqueror Of Time
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ken LoudonPub: PIE Studios
Windows
Conqueror Of Time is a traditional dungeon crawl rogue game with a time travel theme. Choose a character from different time periods and fight your way through dungeons using various items from different times and spaces. Use time travel abilities to fight alongside your past or future self.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Perma Death 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #42 Rambler NTE
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Rimefu
Windows
Rambler NTE (NTE = Noto Emoji) An emoji roguelike inspired by Rogue. In this turn-based, tile-based dungeon crawl, you “read” a procedurally changing labyrinth each run and aim to reach the lowest floor. Smart decisions and careful item management are the key to survival.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Tactical RPG 14%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #43 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
73% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Traditional Roguelike 36.5% ★, Perma Death 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #44 Vulture for NetHack
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.7% ★, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Perma Death 7.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7%
- #45 Touhou Crawl
70% 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 40.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #46 Nascentiar
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.1% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, RPG 6.7%
- #47 Netherguild
71% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Perma Death 11.5%
- #48 AXIAL NULL
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Efra_EMX
Windows · Linux
AXIAL NULL is a hybrid tactical roguelike, combining both Turn-based and Real-time elements into its core gameplay. Immerse yourself into The Void, erasing as many Anomalies as you can in a grid-based combat inspired by Megaman Battle Network series!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.7%, Grid-Based Movement 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #49 Rift Wizard 3
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelike 10%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, RPG 5.9%
- #50 Feywood Wanderers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vicente Miranda
Windows
Explore the Feywood as you defeat enemies in tactical, turn-based battles. Find loot, abilities, secrets and meet helpful denizens of the forest as you delve deeper, customize your character with a great variety of classes, races, and equipment in this highly replayable extraction roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #51 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 37.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 11.2%, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #52 Absorber: Absorb Adapt Survive
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martin Edmaier
Windows · Mac
Consume enemies. Steal their powers. Survive the grid. A hardcore tactical roguelike on a 7×7 corrupted mainframe with 60+ synergistic programs. Permadeath. No mercy. Adapt or die.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%
- #53 Dungeons of Dredmor
69% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 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 58.9% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Perma Death 6.1%, RPG 3.7%
- #54 ByteRogue
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: 11clockPub: Chronicle Bench
Windows
ByteRogue is a minimalist turn-based puzzle-tactics roguelike where you play as a wizard-thief. Use spells to outsmart security robots, manipulate the environment, and steal as much treasure as you can in each daring heist.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Perma Death 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #55 Once upon a Dungeon II
67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Koto Games
Windows · Linux
Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11.3%, Mythology 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%
- #56 100 Rogues
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Keith BurgunPub: Paw Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional roguelike with 4 player classes, each with a suite of tactical skills. Outmaneuver hordes of monsters armed with daggers, fireballs, poisonous gummi rats and grenade launchers. Tactical thinking and planning are essential! Go Kill Satan!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.8% ★, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Grid-Based Movement 8%
- #57 Hyper Dungeon Crawler
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Tony Wang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hyper Dungeon Crawler is a turn-based roguelike RPG with crafting. Collect materials and craft your unique tools, weapons, magic spells and other supplements and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated scenes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Perma Death 10.9%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #58 Sproggiwood
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 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: Traditional Roguelike 34.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelike 8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
- #59 Ogre Dungeon
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Durance Gaming
Windows
Retro 2D Rogue-like for PC designed to be simple, classic, and straight-forward for pick-up-and-play.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 9%, Grid-Based Movement 6.8%
- #60 冥河旅人(Duat Wayfarer)
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWind
Windows
Become an ancient Egyptian jeweler in this smart strategy game! Traverse Duat’s 12 perilous underworld gates to uncover a long-buried divine conspiracy. Mix ray mechanics & Roguelike gameplay, craft a unique style with enchanted bookmarks, gems & relics. Prove mortal ingenuity topples divine thrones
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Perma Death 13.2%, Roguelike 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%