- #1 This Book Is A Dungeon
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 290 reviews2015
Dev: Nathan MeunierPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Auto-cannibalism. Demonic Seduction. Occult Rituals. Bloodfeasting Worms. This dark, horrific Twine-based dungeon crawler pairs edgy interactive fiction with grisly pixel art and light RPG elements. Navigate this sprawling narrative-driven labyrinth bristling with otherworldly doom.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Horror 13.7%, Adventure 6.4%
- #2 Quest Of Peril
96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Agaricus Games
Windows
Dive into the dark world of a Dying Earth, in this Idle exploration rougelike with turn based combat
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32%, Turn-Based Combat 25.6%, Roguelike 19.5%, Strategy 10%, Adventure 5.2%
- #3 The Ranger: A Skyhopper Tale
96% 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: Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Perma Death 17.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, Tactical 11.9%
- #4 Maces and Dices
95% 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 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 13.3%, Strategy 10.2%
- #5 horrher
94% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
horrher - a creepy exploration mystery game
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.4%, Interactive Fiction 29.8%, Horror 12.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Choices Matter 10.6%
- #6 Pereelous
94% 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 28.5%, Roguelike 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Perma Death 14.3%, Adventure 8.9%
- #7 BroomSweeper
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2026
Dev: BandsWithLegendsPub: Bandwidth Games
Windows
Minesweeper gone Rogue(like). Stock your cart with 150+ powerful items while avoiding impish Dust Bunnies. Dare yourself to climb all 16 floors of the ominous Tentateq Tower—but beware, 7 logic-twisting Hazardous Materials stand between you and janitorial glory. Can you keep your job until morning?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Perma Death 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Choices Matter 7.5%
- #8 Crown Trick
93% matchVery Positive85% of 5,356 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, Perma Death 20%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Tactical 9.5%
- #9 DROOM
91% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: mokosoft
Windows
DROOM" is an adventure game of choice-based progression. The rooms are inhabited by a variety of alien life forms, and your choices are the key to success. As you progress through the levels, the threats in the rooms increase and the path becomes more difficult.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.1%, Roguelike 18.8%, Violent 13%, Gore 11.6%, Horror 11.1%
- #10 Dr Iwan: Evolution
91% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: OMSTUDIO
Windows
Dr Iwan is a hardcore turn-based roguelike game. Obtain, manage, upgrade your abilities during programmed generation journey. Last character who was built and ended last game by you will become final boss in new plus game. Defeat yourself and become the stronger one!
Why similar: Perma Death 24%, Turn-Based Combat 22.1%, Roguelike 12.5%, Dark 12.1%, Horror 8.5%
- #11 Ceaseless Night
90% 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: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Perma Death 22.7%, Roguelike 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #12 Journey to Monolith
89% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Drew Stillwell
Windows
Choose your general, build your team, customize your fighters, and battle your way to the Monolith in this strategic, turn-based roguelite game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31%, Roguelike 19.5%, Perma Death 16.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #13 Darkest Dungeon®
89% 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: Turn-Based Combat 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Roguelike 16.1%, Perma Death 12.5%, Dark 5.9%
- #14 Gloomgrave
88% matchVery Positive88% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.8%, Perma Death 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Roguelike 14.9%, Dark 7.8%
- #15 Until Dawn™
86% matchVery Positive82% of 4,574 reviews2024
Dev: Ballistic MoonPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Perma Death 17.5%, Choices Matter 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Horror 15.4%
- #16 Die Like a Hero
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pinel Games
Windows
Die Like a Hero is a rogue-lite with turn-based combat, where the best strategy is to attack at the right moment. Fight like a die or die like a hero!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24%, Perma Death 21.1%, Roguelike 18.6%, Tactical 14%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%
- #17 Ad Iterum
86% 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 25%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Roguelike 18.5%, Choices Matter 5%
- #18 Knight of the Dungeon
85% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: LyrarmaStudio
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced 2D Rogue-Like game with Bullet-Hell elements and procedural level generation.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33%, Roguelike 23.9%, Perma Death 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Adventure 6.4%
- #19 Path of Achra
84% 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: Turn-Based Combat 25.2%, Roguelike 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Perma Death 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #20 KaRu
84% matchPositive81% of 36 reviews2022
Dev: Mirror Studio
Windows · Linux
- Search for clues to progress the story. - Make choices to help your partner. - Collect bits and pieces to reveal secrets and lore bits. - Use your visions to see what he is feeling at the moment. - Don't drown in your own regrets.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30.1%, Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Horror 9.2%, Violent 8.2%
- #21 Album Corvus
82% 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 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Roguelike 15.7%, Tactical 10.9%
- #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: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Perma Death 24.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #23 Dead Metal
82% 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 23.5%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Roguelike 15%, Tactical 7.3%
- #24 MasterQuest Fantasy
81% 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: Dungeon Crawler 34.1%, Perma Death 32.4%, Roguelike 27.5%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #25 Path of Thalanos
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roman Dammer
Windows
Path of Thalanos is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a rich random item and skill system. Encounter many random generated events, shrines, traps and enemies. Build your hero and find out how deep you can go into the dungeon. Each run is unique.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, Roguelike 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Tactical 13.4%, Perma Death 12.2%
- #26 Millions of Minions: An Underground Adventure
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Head Tilt Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're locked away in the deepest, darkest dungeon. It's time to escape with your army of cute-looking minions. Use them as shields, leverage or to rule the land. Find out why you're locked away and defeat all who stand in your way.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.6%, Perma Death 34.2%, Roguelike 19.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #27 Path of the RNGesus
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Jorel
Windows · Linux
Play as literal reincarnations of the RNGesus in this curated rollathon experience. Hoard items and perks, manipulate RNG and optimize synergies to vanquish the unholy, non-deterministic chaos that plagues the land.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 35.5%, Roguelike 29.2%, Strategy 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #28 The Vigilante
79% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Nexus Media
Windows
The Vigilante is a gripping interactive graphic novel where your choices shape the story. Hunt a deadly drug lord and serial killer. Every decision matters—some lead to new paths, others to your demise. With branching storylines and multiple endings, choose your fate and live with it.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26%, Violent 10.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Choices Matter 9.8%
- #29 Dungeon Rise
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: REIMEI Studios
Windows
The kingdom has fallen to the invasion of a malevolent deity, and a blessed knight awakens in the castle’s corrupted bowels with one purpose: to restore its lost light. Carve your way upward using the faint Blessing to find armaments and relics, refining your tactics run after run.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Turn-Based Combat 24%, Perma Death 23.2%, Roguelike 12.5%, Strategy 8%
- #30 Vacation Terminal
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: GelppyPub: GelppyDev
Windows
Vacation Terminal is a short 2D Psychological thriller, horror and survival based visual novel with evading based puzzle elements. Following the story of two strangers.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%, Dark 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Violent 7.8%
- #31 Diceheart
78% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Impression GamesPub: SiFire Ltd
Windows · Linux
Diceheart is a roguelite dungeon-crawler with turn-based tactical dice battles. Delve deep into the Quantum Realm, gather powerful reality-bending items, upgrade your dice, and conquer luck itself!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Roguelike 19.6%, Tactical 16.5%, Strategy 8.7%
- #32 Wildmagic Wizardry
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pockets Productions
Windows · Linux
Wildmagic Wizardry is a Spell Mixing strategy rogue-like. Combine elements rolled on magical dice into powerful spells to fight your way through different enemy encounters. Collect unique items along your journey that will enhance your abilities and ensure that no two runs are the same.
Why similar: Perma Death 34%, Roguelike 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #33 AfterQuest
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ember ArcadePub: Skystone Games
Windows · Linux
AfterQuest is a fast-paced roguelite RPG with tactical, turn-based combat. Build your party by choosing three heroes from a growing roster, experiment with endless build combinations, and experience a character-driven story where defeat only makes you stronger.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 23.8%, Roguelike 20.6%, Strategy 7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #34 Roguecraft
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Badger Punch GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Roguecraft is a casual yet challenging turn-based roguelike, crafted for fans of classic dungeon crawlers and inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Explore procedurally generated dungeons with mysterious potions, scary chickens, and secret rooms waiting to be discovered!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, Perma Death 21.4%, Roguelike 17%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #35 Rerun
75% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: pinnyo
Windows
Rerun is a mini turn-based tactics roguelike where you're lost in an ever-changing, branching dungeon, which is also your skill tree. Harness your questionable abilities and curious upgrades in order to keep your adventurers alive and escape the dungeon!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Roguelike 20.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Tactical 6.7%
- #36 Daydream Drifters
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: loloop
Windows
Dungeons, enemies, items — everything is randomly generated in this roguelike stealth horror. As events occur over time, hiding alone is not enough—you must be ready to fight. Explore three seamlessly connected random dungeons and survive the daydream. And when you awaken, what will you see…?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Roguelike 21.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Perma Death 10.9%, Dark 8.3%
- #37 Operation Blackfox
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Nexus Media
Windows
Operation Blackfox is an interactive graphic novel. At various points in the story, you will be asked to make a choice, these choices will take you down different paths in the story. Your objective is to rescue as many characters as possible. The game features 3 possible story endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 29.1%, Violent 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.8%
- #38 Battle Rollers
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Amethyst Ram Studios
Windows
Battle Rollers is a turn-based, arcade dungeon crawler that lets you battle enemies by rolling your dice! With endless floor generation, try to beat your high score and last as long as you can. Choose your upgrades and your path wisely, you could lose everything quicker than you think...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, Roguelike 18.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #39 Dungeon Reels Tactics
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Grandma's Basement Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Reels Tactics is a challenging party based RPG roguelike with Slot Machine based Combat. Your party members' unique slot machine will supply your abilities each turn. Make the best decisions to succeed in Battle. Lose party members, recruit new ones, and try to reach The "Great Evil".
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, Perma Death 23.6%, Roguelike 17%, Strategy 5.8%
- #40 Rogue Summoner
73% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Rogue Summoner is a turn-based tactics roguelike about strategically conjuring monsters to fight in your stead. Summon every creature you encounter, from spineless minions to mighty bosses, and conquer all the dungeons to become the Rogue Summoner.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Roguelike 17.1%, Tactical 14.3%, Perma Death 11.8%
- #41 Edenwound
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NoEye-Soft
Windows
A brutally difficult dungeon crawler rpg with roguelike elements. Face the horrors of Eden and discover the secrets buried deep within the abyss...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, Dark 10.1%, Roguelike 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #42 Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
72% matchVery Positive81% of 221 reviews2021
Dev: EXPERIENCEPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.7%, Turn-Based Combat 25.4%, Dark 12.9%, Violent 8.6%, Gore 7%
- #43 Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life
71% 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 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Roguelike 19%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11%
- #44 Intersectio
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cat in HatPub: Enigma
Windows
Intersectio is a turn-based tactics game about the fragile balance between body, mind, and soul. It tells the story of a person caught between two abysses — to survive, they must maintain equilibrium.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36%, Tactical 13.9%, Dark 13.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #45 Mind The Dragon
71% 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: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Perma Death 24%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Roguelike 16%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #46 Pixel Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive90% of 442 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.9%, Roguelike 32.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Perma Death 8.5%, Adventure 5.7%
- #47 The Gate
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Nexus Media
Windows
The Gate is an interactive science fiction graphic novel. At various points in the story, you will be asked to make a choice, these choices will take you down different paths in the story. Your objective as you guide the story is to return back to earth. The game features 3 possible story endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 32.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Choices Matter 12.1%, 2D 6.4%
- #48 Tenebris: Terra Incognita
69% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Phantasmica Studios
Windows
A turn-based tactical RPG in which you will explore a harsh planet teeming with terrifying monsters. Experiment with talent builds for 23 heroes. Combine abilities with equipment and other characters. Assemble a squad and learn the secrets of the planet Tenebris!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Dark 11.8%, Tactical 11.5%
- #49 长安地下城
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: firecat
Windows
《长安地下城》是一款地宫探索冒险的游戏,采用回合制策略战斗机制。 幽暗神秘的地下城中不仅有许多宝藏,同时还有强大的怪物,充满危险的陷阱,大量不易察觉的机关和密室。 许多勇敢的冒险者纷纷来到这个机遇与危险并存的地下城,开启一段又一段的寻宝之旅。
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.5%, Turn-Based Combat 39.2%, Strategy 8.8%, 2D 6.7%, Adventure 2.2%
- #50 The King of Cats
69% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Witching Metal Prod.
Windows
Navigate the claustrophobic corridors of a cargo ship and try to survive a night with man-eating tigers on the loose. Your choices will determine who lives and who dies.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.2%, Dark 12.9%, Horror 10.3%, Adventure 9.4%
- #51 The Peresmeshnik
69% matchVery Positive93% of 107 reviews2020
Dev: Sean Arnold
Windows
It is said that the last frontier is space, but the crew of the Soviet Frigate, The Peresmeshnik, is about to discover that the sea still hides a terrifying secret. Waiting to be found.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.1%, Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Horror 10.7%, Dark 10.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #52 Rift Wizard
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #53 Happy Grumps
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Glenn LaBarre
Windows · Mac
A Calamity of Grumpiness has descended upon Happy Meadows! Spread Happiness to a Grumpy world in this turn-based strategy game where each attempt creates a randomly generated challenge.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Perma Death 27.1%, Roguelike 16.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #54 DOMiNi
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Death by Chicken
Windows
DOMiNi is a roguelike puzzle game that combines strategic placement of dominoes with a minimalist dungeon crawler experience. Connect dominoes to build paths, collect loot, and avoid deadly monsters as you progress through an increasingly challenging dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, Roguelike 21.1%, Perma Death 14.1%, Dark 12.9%, Strategy 10.4%
- #55 Tower Of Penguinaria
67% 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 31.8%, Roguelike 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%
- #56 Parasite in Love
66% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Night Asobu
Windows
Infected with the parasite commonly known as the “brain eating amoeba”, you have 10 days left before your death. One of the symptoms is hallucinations. And through that, “he” starts to talk and confesses his love to you. Can you convince the parasite to leave your body before it’s too late?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.4%, Dark 12.6%, Horror 10.1%, Adventure 9.5%
- #57 Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows
The Pit2 returns to the turn-based Roguelike roots of the indie classic and takes you to another alien facility filled with broken machines, warped creatures, and new surprises!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Roguelike 18%, Tactical 11.3%, Horror 10%
- #58 Z Virus: Outbreak
67% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Nexus Media
Windows
Z Virus: Outbreak is an interactive graphic novel. At various points in the story, you will be asked to make a choice, these choices will take you down different paths in the story. Your objective is to escape the city of Redrock during a zombie outbreak. The game features 3 possible story endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 29.2%, Violent 11.2%, Adventure 11%, Choices Matter 10.9%
- #59 The Last Road
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crow Station Studios
Windows
In this narrative-driven casual strategy RPG, you take on the role of The Driver, sworn to deliver goods along The Last Road. With each journey bringing different semi randomized events to challenge the player, you will need to manage your resources carefully in order to survive.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.6%, Perma Death 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, Strategy 8%
- #60 Forrader Hero
66% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: VidyGames
Windows
Forrader Hero – turn-based game with roguelike elements where heroes can’t step back and must fight through the end to save their soul in ‘Forgotten Proto.World’ fighting hordes of monsters, undead creatures, and their overlords.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.5%, Perma Death 20.7%, Roguelike 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Tactical 9.7%