- #1 Of Mist and Shadows
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Promethean Interactive
Windows · Linux
Cast powerful magic by actually writing the magical words in the right syntax, as you explore the Plane of Shadows in this complex and intriguing roguelike.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 13.6%, Perma Death 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Traditional Roguelike 12.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #2 Darkest Dungeon®
96% matchVery Positive92% of 158,223 reviews2016
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelike 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #3 In the House of Silence
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Kai Ruma Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In the House of Silence is a roguelike dungeon crawler RPG where your equipment is your own body parts. Mutate your body to fight otherworldly abominations as you delve deeper in the House of Silence.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Perma Death 12.2%, Traditional Roguelike 12% ★, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #4 Ad Iterum
95% 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: Perma Death 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Traditional Roguelike 10.6% ★
- #5 OneBit Adventure
94% matchVery Positive88% of 708 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Lovecraftian 14.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Traditional Roguelike 11.6% ★
- #6 Scaledeep
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dark Gnosis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roguelike. Turn-based dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated environments, over 200 unique monsters, and dynamic class customization. 20 different storylines. 6 professions. Countless deaths. Play solo or team up in local couch co-op and battle hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Perma Death 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Traditional Roguelike 12.5% ★, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Roguelike 10%
- #7 Path of Achra
93% 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: Roguelike 16.5%, Perma Death 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Traditional Roguelike 13% ★
- #8 Dungeon Mercenaries
92% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Redboy GamesPub: Endless Magic Entertainment
Windows
Dungeon Mercenaries is an endless replayability RPG. Every time you wake up, it's a new start, procedurally generated map, randomly generated characters,explore the dungeon with different mercenaries, get reasure chests, gold coins, mercenaries, potions, food, and glory!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Perma Death 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #9 Zorbus
91% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 17.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Perma Death 14.1%, Roguelike 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%
- #10 Darkest Dungeon® II
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,172 reviews2023
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Perma Death 12.9%, Roguelike 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #11 Whispers of the Eyeless
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: VenrisPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Become a cult leader and unleash divine power in this dark fantasy strategy RPG. You are the villain - you command disciples, outwit enemies in combat, and shape the fate of the fallen city as you awaken the Dead Gods — Wrath, Desire, and Madness.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Roguelike 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #12 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
90% 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: Perma Death 19.1%, Traditional Roguelike 17.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%
- #13 Tower Of Penguinaria
88% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: RpgPenguin
Windows
Tower of Penguinaria is a single-player pixel art Roguelite RPG game where you are a Penguin trying to stop the Evil Sealsorer from taking over Antarctica. Through turn based combats where your gear effects what abilities you will learn to aid in battle!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Roguelike 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, RPG 10.5%
- #14 Rules of Alchemy
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jabari Alii
Windows
Defy fate as you blast your way through a procedural open world, in this spell combo roguelike with thousands of items and hundreds of spells.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Perma Death 16.8%, Roguelike 11.2%, Isometric 10.4%
- #15 The Depths of Tolagal
89% matchPositive82% of 45 reviews2015
Dev: Angry Toad Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Depths of Tolagal is an addictive roguelike dungeon crawler with an emphasis on tactical combat.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%
- #16 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
86% 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: Perma Death 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Traditional Roguelike 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #17 Absorber: Absorb Adapt Survive
86% 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: Hack and Slash 14.5%, Perma Death 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Traditional Roguelike 12.6% ★
- #18 GnollHack
84% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 21.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 15.1%, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
- #19 The Dream Crawler
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TripleL0
Windows
A Path-based Action RPG Roguelike with a focus on exploration, smooth real-time combat and lot and lot of secrets to uncover.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Perma Death 13.7%, Traditional Roguelike 13% ★, Roguelike 9.5%
- #20 The Ranger: A Skyhopper Tale
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: From Chris
Windows
Hunt down and kill twisted woodland creatures in this roguelite focused purely on the tactical side of combat. No gear, no min-maxing, just you and a ton of enemies. Each boss you defeat earns you an ability sapped from them.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Perma Death 16.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%
- #21 Maces and Dices
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: NitramiuZ
Windows
Maces and Dices is a turned based rogue-like where dice decide what actions you can take, but it is up to you to make the most out of every roll. When both your healthbar and available actions consist of dice, you better hope that you have brought the right ones.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Roguelike 19.9%, Perma Death 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #22 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
83% 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: Perma Death 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #23 Dead Metal
81% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Monotone
Windows
1-4 player co op roguelike with turn based combat and an emphasis on exploring randomly generated dungeons in order to find loot and complete missions
Why similar: Perma Death 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%
- #24 Living the Nightmare
82% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Reanimate Games
Windows
Living the Nightmare is a fast-paced, turn-based, Horror Roguelike about a Slasher who just met his end. Be the Faceless, a Killer slain by a would-be victim and cast into a dark, purgatorial realm. There may be a way out... but there's a lot of monsters to turn inside out first.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Roguelike 10%
- #25 Legend of Keepers: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,373 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You have been hired as a dungeon master by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: Protect their dungeons! Legend of Keepers: Prologue is a playable alpha that will help you get familiar with the game mechanics.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Perma Death 14%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #26 Undergeon's Pilgrims
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Adei Devind
Windows
Undergeon's Pilgrims is a fantasy roguelite game with rpg elements. Create group of adventurers, the Pilgrims. Accumulate treasure, face off perils and go down the Undergeon for glory !
Why similar: Perma Death 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
- #27 Rogue Fable IV
79% 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: Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Perma Death 16%, Traditional Roguelike 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #28 Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,402 reviews2022
Dev: Nussygame
Windows
The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #29 Striving for Light
78% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Roguelike 11.8%, Isometric 11.3%
- #30 Once upon a Dungeon - Infinity
78% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Koto Games
Windows
Travel through dark dungeons, defeat dangerous creatures, and collect unique loot as you play endlessly in this hardcore, traditional roguelike.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Traditional Roguelike 16.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%
- #31 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
77% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Roguelike 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #32 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 16.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Perma Death 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #33 Eye of Khaos
77% 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 20.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Perma Death 11.8%
- #34 MasterQuest Fantasy
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Rubilaxe
Windows
MasterQuest Fantasy is a love letter to the classic 70s and 80s tabletop RPGs. Enter a procedurally generated world where no playthrough will ever be the same!
Why similar: Perma Death 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Roguelike 23.6%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 4%
- #35 Pereelous
74% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spin your way to victory in this slotmachine-driven dungeon crawler. Battle monsters, collect loot and unleash the power of the random reels !
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Roguelike 18.9%, RPG 13.8%, Perma Death 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%
- #36 Mind The Dragon
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
Windows
Venture into this dungeon extraction crawler adventure in the depths of a legendary Dungeon to steal treasures, gold and powerful artifacts! Just be careful with the monsters inside, rotating dungeons where the deeper you go the harder it is to escape! And don’t forget to... Mind the Dragon!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Roguelike 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%
- #37 Loot River
74% matchMixed68% of 450 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.9%, Perma Death 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Isometric 11.2%, Roguelike 11%
- #38 Beast Dungeon
75% 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: Perma Death 20.2%, Traditional Roguelike 18.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #39 Rift Wizard 3
73% 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 22.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Roguelike 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #40 Dreadstone Keep
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Crit42 StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Dreadstone Keep is a roguelike, strategy turn-based game where you must defeat the two powerful entities that rule the ancient castle. Acquire upgrades, use your wits and battle powerful pixel art enemies!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Roguelike 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #41 Dungeon of Rikka
73% 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: Perma Death 17.3%, Traditional Roguelike 16% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #42 Gum Flesh
72% 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 17.1% ★, Perma Death 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #43 The Sargosian Abyss
73% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Esturia Games
Windows · Linux
Adventure awaits in this turn-based tactical roguelike! Explore the randomized depths of a massive dungeon, collect loot, and battle enemies in tactical turn-based combat as you guide your party of four adventurers through the abyss.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelike 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, RPG 12.3%, Perma Death 11.6%
- #44 Rogue
72% 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 21.2% ★, Perma Death 19%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #45 Blanksword
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quiet Cogs
Windows · Linux
You’re a fallen Angel, your brain is missing and half of God’s country wants you dead (again!). Battle legions of weird monsters with your smiling sword. Find and customize a large number of skills. Rebuild your brain from scratch and rise against a tyrannical God in this turn-based roguelike RPG!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Roguelike 20.5%, RPG 15.3%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #46 INTO EVIL
68% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Mind's Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #47 Dungeon Delver
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 45 reviews2021
Dev: Skip Stone Studios
Windows
Test your mettle by fighting your way through waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Cast spells, earn loot, and upgrade your character to see how far into the dungeon can you delve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Roguelike 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #48 Ascension: The Infinite Descent
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZerithPub: Zerith Gaming
Windows
Descend into the abyss, navigate the dungeon, collect cards for your custom loadout, and fight monsters in turn-based combat. Death is only the beginning—use Rebirth to gain permanent attributes that scale everything you do, and dive back in to try again.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, RPG 10.6%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #49 Album Corvus
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler/roguelike. Fight one-on-one in turn-based combat. Find gear that improves or completely changes your tactics. Delve procedurally generated dungeons where choices matter. Die, upgrade your characters, unlock new skills and experiment with perks to find the best build.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Roguelike 14%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #50 Ceaseless Night
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: JABDP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ceaseless Night is a strategic roguelike that captures the essence of dungeon crawling in a bleak world. In a world of stolen sunlight, the flickering flames of a campfire lure unwitting travelers to face the dungeons below. Conquer the dungeons, defeat the Lich King, and end this Ceaseless Night!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Roguelike 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
- #51 Rogue Slime
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Lunar Llama
Windows
Rogue Slime: An engaging isometric 2D roguelike adventure where you maneuver a slime character through dynamic dungeons, utilizing slime ball attacks and a variety of power-ups to overcome diverse enemies and evolving challenges.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.9%, Isometric 17.4%, Perma Death 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #52 Rogue Loops
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu Games
Windows
Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Perma Death 17.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Isometric 6.3%
- #53 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
70% 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: Perma Death 19.8%, Traditional Roguelike 17.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Roguelike 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%
- #54 Rogue Pirates
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Play Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Pirates is a swashbuckling roguelike turn-based RPG about captaining your crew of pirates through hostile seas. Recruit daring pirates to join your crew and lead them into peril and plunder. Battle sea monsters, other pirates and civilization itself all for the quest of becoming a legend.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.5%, Perma Death 17.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #55 Lost in Dungeon / 地牢迷失者
69% matchMixed67% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
"Lost in Dungeon" is a 2D action adventure game. In this lost land, you will act as an adventurer to explore here. Although the landscape is green, it is also full of dangers. Embark on the unknown journey and challenge the unknown enemy, you will find the secret here and finally find what you want.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Roguelike 14.8%, Traditional Roguelike 9.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #56 Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tawashi Works
Windows
No graphics, No tiles. Just text-RPG adventure! Explore a shifting labyrinth, regain the Ring of Life from the wizard Shingor. Classic roguelike-style messages guide your journey, with narrative scenes evoking the spirit of MUDs and gamebooks. Death is permanent. Every run brings new discoveries.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Traditional Roguelike 12.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #57 Cosmic Crashers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunderpath Games
Windows
Fast paced, action packed roguelite in space. Pilot your space ship to defeat waves of enemies, but be careful - they are coming for your station.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Roguelike 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #58 EmbeRogue
66% 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: Perma Death 18.1%, Traditional Roguelike 18% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #59 DungeonRoute
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: PutUpThumbPub: Justdan International Co., Ltd.
Windows
In this shifting dungeon, you may only move along arrow directions. Tiles vanish once stepped on, and the layout reshuffles! The farther you walk, the greater the combat buffs and treasure loot. Plan your path carefully and keep going deeper—how far can you descend into the abyss?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Roguelike 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, RPG 11.7%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #60 Amulet of Iovar
66% 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 25.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Roguelike 16.7%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%