Games Like SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

Why similar: Roguelike 39.8%, RPG 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that perfectly balances deep, complex mechanics with a lighthearted, humorous tone.

An auto-RPG with strategic combat, deep crafting and programming elements, animated entirely in ASCII-art. In a realm of perpetual darkness, a single stone could change everything...

Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Text-Based 22.1%, Retro 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique ASCII-like visual style and an automated, strategic approach to RPG progression.

Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.

Why similar: Text-Based 59.5%, RPG 18.4%, Roguelike 6.9%, Retro 5.6%, Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based simulation game that shares the deep, humorous, and procedural nature of the seed game.

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: Dungeon Crawler 28%, Roguelike 26.7%, RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Loot 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep, turn-based RPG experience with complex character builds and tactical combat.

Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.

Why similar: Roguelike 46.1%, RPG 18.9%, Loot 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%, Turn-Based 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and accessible take on the traditional roguelike genre that focuses on rewarding dungeon exploration.

Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, RPG 23.1%, Roguelike 22.4%, Loot 18.5%, Turn-Based 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that combines classic grid-based movement with modern, deep character customization.

Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

Why similar: Roguelike 44.6%, RPG 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Roguelite 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, puzzle-like dungeon crawler that emphasizes careful resource management and turn-based planning.

Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.

Why similar: Roguelike 36.6%, RPG 35.6%, Turn-Based 26.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A text-heavy, retro-futuristic roguelike that rewards exploration and strategic decision-making in a vast, strange world.

Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!

Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Retro 9.6%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled RPG that captures the humorous and adventurous spirit of classic dungeon crawlers.

Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!

Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Roguelike 26.9%, Strategy 12.2%, Roguelite 11%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, turn-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes tactical movement and inventory management.

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: Roguelike 21.5%, RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Loot 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, turn-based dungeon crawler that features a lighthearted atmosphere and strategic grid-based combat.

Now fully rebuilt and remastered, Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition is a turn-based dungeon crawler with a twist: instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them.

Why similar: Roguelike 26.6%, RPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, hand-drawn art style and a humorous, card-based approach to dungeon crawling.

Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.

Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Indie 13.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based adventure that integrates typing mechanics into its combat, mirroring the text-heavy focus of the seed game.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, RPG 12.2%, Retro 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that offers satisfying, dungeon-crawling progression and strategic combat mechanics.

Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.4%, RPG 24.5%, Roguelike 24.3%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and retro-inspired turn-based combat.

Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

Why similar: Roguelike 29.8%, RPG 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Loot 9.6%, Turn-Based 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional, grid-based roguelike that focuses on tight, tactical combat and character progression.

The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.

Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Roguelike 41.6%, Adventure 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An extremely deep, text-heavy survival roguelike that provides unparalleled mechanical complexity.

A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!

Why similar: Loot 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Roguelike 20%, RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, sci-fi dungeon crawler that emphasizes crafting and survival in a hostile environment.

This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.

Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Adventure 11.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, retro-styled dungeon crawler that focuses on quick, rhythmic combat encounters.

Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.

Why similar: Roguelike 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Retro 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, vampire-themed roguelike that features unique light-based mechanics and strategic combat.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.3%, Roguelike 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, RPG 7.2%, Roguelite 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelike that brings a fresh, musical twist to the traditional dungeon-crawling formula.

Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?

Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Roguelike 35.9%, Indie 15%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled dungeon crawler that distills the roguelike experience into accessible, bite-sized sessions.

A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.

Why similar: Roguelike 49.6%, RPG 24.5%, Indie 7.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%, Loot 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional, grid-based roguelike that offers straightforward, satisfying dungeon crawling.

Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.

Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Roguelite 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Retro 11.2%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused roguelite that emphasizes party management and tactical decision-making.

An action rogue-like inspired by MMO healing mechanics. Heal, shield and resurrect your way through procedural dungeons filled with powerful items, deadly enemies and the most incompetent party imaginable!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on party-based dungeon crawling and procedural generation.

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: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Roguelike 21.8%, RPG 21.6%, Loot 21.3%, Turn-Based 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional, story-driven roguelike that provides a deep, immersive dungeon-crawling experience.

Get wasted or get wasted trying in WASTED, a roguelike post-apocalyptic pub crawler. Fight tooth and nail, bullets and baseball bats in search of Booze, gain strange mutational Hangovers, and explore the Coolers in search of powerful weapons, armor, and a nice stiff drink to top it all off.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.6%, RPG 18.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends post-apocalyptic themes with a distinct, humorous tone and dungeon-crawling mechanics.

DemonCrawl is a puzzle roguelite that combines the addicting gameplay of Minesweeper with hundreds of unique items, stages, and abilities!

Why similar: RPG 19.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, Retro 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelite 13%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, Minesweeper-inspired roguelike that offers a unique and addictive approach to dungeon exploration.

Roguecraft DX is a turn-based roguelike set in a Lovecraftian dungeon that rebuilds itself every run. Fight tentacled horrors and scary chickens, and free a caged badger who'll fetch loot for you. Compact runs that respect your time: die, learn, and dive right back in!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Roguelike 20.9%, Retro 20.7%, RPG 18.9%, Roguelite 13.2%

Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, RPG 15.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Loot 8.1%

Dungelot: Shattered Lands takes you on an epic roguelike dungeon-crawler adventure to defeat zombie cows, splat giant evil mushrooms, and generally get back home in one piece. Deceptively simple, ever so addictive.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, RPG 23%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 11.4%, Loot 8.1%

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

Why similar: RPG 49.5%, Turn-Based 16%, Retro 14.4%, Indie 9%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelike 18.7%, RPG 17.4%, Retro 8.8%, Roguelite 6.9%

10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game

Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Retro 20%, Indie 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.4%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, RPG 29.2%, Retro 25.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 5.9%

bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, RPG 25.1%, Roguelike 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Indie 6%

Retro dungeon crawler with the crazy minimalist style. Take part in fast-paced encounters with inhabitants of the huge alien temple and pay special attention to numbers to solve puzzles and avoid traps.

Why similar: Retro 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 15%, Turn-Based 11.1%

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 39.8%, RPG 31.7%, Dungeon Crawler 27.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Crossroads is a hardcore roguelike RPG dungeon crawler stylized as a card game. Create your hero and go to the adventures to gain levels, loot new gear, learn different spells and finally complete your quest!

Why similar: RPG 25.7%, Roguelite 22%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Indie 9.2%

bitDungeon combines randomized loot and fast action combat, explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.2%, RPG 27.2%, Roguelite 10%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 8.1%

Kingsway is the #1 operating system for daily tasks such as skeleton smashing and loot-organizing. Trouble sorting through all your potions and swords? Don't worry! Kingsway can help you manage, and with an easy to use interface you'll have time leftover for a peaceful stroll through the underworld.

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Roguelike 23.5%, Retro 17.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Roguelite 7.8%

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: Text-Based 19.9%, Roguelike 19.4%, Retro 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, RPG 13.1%

I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.

Why similar: Roguelike 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, RPG 20.5%, Loot 15.9%, Turn-Based 10.5%

Lootbound is a tactical roguelite with turn-based combat, loot management and D&D elements set in a dark fantasy world. Fight dangerous enemies, collect epic loot, recruit allies and lead them on a path of adventure.

Why similar: Loot 15.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy RPG 11%

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

Why similar: Retro 38.2%, RPG 37.6%, Roguelike 23.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)

Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 9.3%

A blend of old school gameplay and new school controls. Experience a classically styled roguelike in a way you never have before!

Why similar: Text-Based 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, RPG 15.9%, Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.1%

The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, RPG 18.1%, Roguelite 15%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%

Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!

Why similar: Roguelike 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Loot 20.3%, Roguelite 17.6%, Turn-Based 13.4%

Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizens of this dingy tomb and claim the Bloodletter for yourself...

Why similar: Text-Based 32.1%, Roguelike 22%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, RPG 13.7%, Strategy 10.8%

Pixel-art isekai roguelike dungeon crawler! 5 classes, mix skills & items freely in turn-based combat across deadly random dungeons. Fight goblins, orcs, undead; collect artifacts, beat hidden bosses. Death = rebirth, endless builds await. Become the hero saving the kingdom!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, RPG 25.8%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%

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: Loot 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, RPG 16.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.8%

Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.

Why similar: RPG 19.9%, Roguelike 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Retro 14.6%, Roguelite 11.9%

Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Retro 9.7%, Loot 9.4%, Roguelike 8.5%

Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Turn-Based 11.1%, Adventure 8.1%

Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!

Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based 9.1%

SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.

Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 10.5%, Strategy 10.3%

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Why similar: Text-Based 54.3%, RPG 29%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, RPG 19%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.1%