- #1 Siralim 3
97% matchVery Positive95% of 988 reviews2018
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Siralim 3 is a mechanically deep, monster taming RPG. Summon and customize over 700 different creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through randomly generated dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to craft new items, empower your creatures, learn new spells, and much more.
Why similar: Creature Collector 14.4%, Collectathon 11.8%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Strategy RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct predecessor in the series, it offers the same core creature-collecting and deep dungeon-crawling mechanics.
- #2 Siralim 2
96% matchVery Positive92% of 450 reviews2016
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more.
Why similar: Creature Collector 16.6%, Collectathon 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, Strategy RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a classic look at the series' foundation of monster-catching and party-based RPG strategy.
- #3 Caves of Qud
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Turn-Based Combat 27.2%, Procedural Generation 26.7%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Character Customization 15.5%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled level of depth and systemic complexity in a procedurally generated world, appealing to fans of deep character builds.
- #4 Siralim
96% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2015
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Siralim is a deep RPG with light roguelike elements that allows you to summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight in strategic battle. Fight your way through randomly generated dungeons and complete randomized quests.
Why similar: Creature Collector 18.2%, Collectathon 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' signature blend of procedural dungeons and deep creature customization.
- #5 Tales of Maj'Eyal
95% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 44%, Turn-Based 19.8%, RPG 10.9%, Loot 8.9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply complex roguelike that shares the same focus on intricate build-crafting and tactical turn-based combat.
- #6 Monster Sanctuary
94% matchVery Positive91% of 12,318 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: Creature Collector 47.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Turn-Based 6.5%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature-collecting with tactical turn-based combat that relies heavily on party synergy and deep skill trees.
- #7 Rift Wizard
93% 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: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Character Customization 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Turn-Based 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in build-crafting and tactical optimization that mirrors the high-stakes, math-heavy combat of Siralim.
- #8 Crystal Project
92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,440 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.1%, Collectathon 25.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Character Customization 10.4%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features an expansive open world with deep party-based strategy and a flexible job system that rewards tactical experimentation.
- #9 Cassette Beasts
91% matchVery Positive94% of 10,531 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, Collectathon 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, RPG 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique creature-collecting system with a heavy emphasis on fusion mechanics and tactical elemental synergy.
- #10 Path of Achra
90% 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: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Character Customization 20.6%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, turn-based roguelike that focuses on massive build variety and complex character progression systems.
- #11 Coromon
91% matchVery Positive85% of 7,644 reviews2022
Dev: TRAGsoftPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.2%, Collectathon 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Character Customization 10.2%, Turn-Based 7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished creature-collector that balances traditional monster-taming with modern strategic depth and quality-of-life features.
- #12 Aethermancer
88% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.5%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Turn-Based 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike creature-collector that focuses on tactical turn-based combat and strategic team building.
- #13 Monsters' Den: Godfall
89% matchVery Positive84% of 556 reviews2017
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Isometric 9.5%, Character Customization 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes loot, character builds, and tactical combat in a dark fantasy setting.
- #14 Abomi Nation
89% matchVery Positive83% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Orange Pylon GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Abomi Nation is a roguelike monster-taming RPG. Every playthrough will create a new version of Abomi Nation and provide a unique world with different Abomis for you to find. Explore your universe, watch your Abomis bond, and battle it out as your adventure unfolds in a way totally unique to you!
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Character Customization 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collecting roguelite that offers high replayability through its randomized encounters and party-building mechanics.
- #15 Dungeonmans
87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Dungeon Crawler 23.3%, Loot 21.9%, Turn-Based 20.4%, RPG 20.1%, Strategy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a humorous yet mechanically deep roguelike experience with persistent progression and character customization.
- #16 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
86% matchVery Positive94% of 435 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Isometric 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Turn-Based 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep CRPG that allows players to create and manage their own army of custom creatures in a tactical environment.
- #17 Tangledeep
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,458 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Loot 16.2%, Turn-Based 12.3%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that incorporates deep job systems and dungeon exploration, perfect for fans of Siralim's progression.
- #18 Disgaea 5 Complete
85% matchVery Positive87% of 3,529 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24.9%, Strategy 16.3%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its extreme stat-heavy progression and deep party management systems that cater to players who love optimizing builds.
- #19 Time Break Chronicles
84% matchVery Positive90% of 292 reviews2020
Dev: Warrior General Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Loot 10.9%, Character Customization 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based roguelite that features deep character customization and tactical combat across a variety of settings.
- #20 Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers
83% matchMixed67% of 603 reviews2025
Dev: Dino RocketPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Collect and battle over 200 unique creatures in this roguelike auto-battler. Level-up and evolve your Kādomon as you assemble the ultimate team, creating awesome synergies to beat BIG bosses!
Why similar: Creature Collector 31.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, RPG 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collecting auto-battler that emphasizes strategic team composition and synergy-based combat.
- #21 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
84% 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: Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Character Customization 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Loot 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that blends classic mechanics with deep RPG progression and character building.
- #22 Nexomon: Extinction
82% matchVery Positive90% of 3,951 reviews2020
Dev: VEWO Interactive Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, with a brand new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap, tame and evolve.
Why similar: Creature Collector 60.1%, Turn-Based Combat 26.8%, RPG 11%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional creature-collector that provides a large roster of monsters and a classic turn-based combat experience.
- #23 Dragon Cliff
82% matchVery Positive89% of 8,079 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: Loot 26.8%, RPG 18%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that focuses heavily on loot, character progression, and managing complex team synergies.
- #24 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
80% matchVery Positive94% of 709 reviews2023
Dev: D20Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, RPG 7.3%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical dungeon crawling with card-based combat and creature summoning for a unique strategic experience.
- #25 Dark Bestiary
81% matchVery Positive89% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Qd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Loot 13.4%, Character Customization 13.2%, Turn-Based 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that offers deep character build customization and challenging combat encounters.
- #26 The Dungeon Beneath
79% matchVery Positive89% of 882 reviews2020
Dev: Puzzle Box Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical auto-battler that focuses on party-based dungeon crawling and roguelite progression.
- #27 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
81% matchMixed50% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Character Customization 18.1%, Retro 8.5%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that features deep character development and complex dungeon exploration mechanics.
- #28 Battle Brothers
78% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Character Customization 32.9%, Medieval 23%, RPG 15.8%, Strategy 15%, Fantasy 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers brutal, deep tactical party management where character builds and equipment optimization are essential for survival.
- #29 Multiverse Loot Hunter
76% matchVery Positive81% of 2,607 reviews2025
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
Median: 57.4 hrsMean: 204.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Loot 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Strategy RPG 11.9%
- #30 Tomomon
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: ManicBuild Studio
Windows
Experience the best of both worlds with our monster taming game - relive the nostalgia of classic role-play games, while enjoying fresh and immersive gameplay. Capture and train unique monsters in stunning environments, and put your skills to the test in challenging 3v3 battles.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Collectathon 17.3%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collecting RPG that emphasizes strategy and pixel-art exploration in a way that feels familiar to genre fans.
- #31 Monster Girl Manager
77% matchVery Positive93% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: ∇
Windows
Summon, consult, and train procedurally generated monster girls in this dungeon roguelite. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different monster types as you prepare the ultimate team to defeat dangerous enemies and collect powerful artifacts. (Game is SFW)
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Character Customization 11.7%, RPG 6.9%
- #32 Robothorium
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that focuses on party management and deep customization within a futuristic setting.
- #33 Megaloot
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,968 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Loot 15.3%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Character Customization 11.8%
- #34 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
75% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Isometric 12.9%, RPG 7.3%
- #35 Nexomon
76% matchVery Positive89% of 1,789 reviews2020
Dev: VEWO Interactive Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Catch, evolve and collect over 300 unique Nexomon! Assemble the ultimate Nexomon team to save your friends and save the world! Clash against legendary champions and become a hero in this epic journey!
Why similar: Creature Collector 69.1%, RPG 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Turn-Based 4.7%, Indie 2.1%
- #36 Monsters' Den Chronicles
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Monstrum
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The third installment in the classic dungeon-crawling RPG series comes to Steam, remastered and better than ever! Build your roster of heroes as you venture into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight monsters in turn-based battles, and find powerful new equipment.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Isometric 10.9%, Character Customization 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%
- #37 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
73% 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: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Loot 11.6%, Turn-Based 10.8%
- #38 Overlooting
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,351 reviews2025
Dev: Posing Possums
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Loot 16.3%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Character Customization 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%
- #39 Infinite Adventures®
74% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Character Customization 12.9%, Procedural Generation 6.2%
- #40 Decktamer
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,731 reviews2025
Dev: Horizon EdgePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Deck-building meets monster catching in this turn-based roguelike. Recruit enemy cards to your party as you dive into the depths of the abyss. Will you kill them or will you tame them?
Why similar: Creature Collector 53%, Turn-Based Combat 26.9%, Strategy 9.4%, Fantasy 5.5%, 2D 4%
- #41 Crawl Tactics
71% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.4%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Isometric 12.1%, Turn-Based 8.6%
- #42 Chronomon
71% matchVery Positive85% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Stone Golem Studios
Windows · Mac
Chronomon is a fresh take on the Monster Taming and Farming genre. Catch, train, and evolve unique creatures while rebuilding a world in ruins. Befriend villagers, engage in strategic battles, and grow your farm—all with cross-saves on every device, including smartwatches.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.4%, Collectathon 20%, Party-Based RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Character Customization 6.7%
- #43 BioKept
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: A9019Pub: A9019.Inc
Windows · Mac
Conquer dungeons and hoard epic loot in this auto battler adventure! Command 72+ beasts, master strategic combat, and claim your throne in the loot-filled depths. Are you ready to reign supreme?
Why similar: Creature Collector 30%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Loot 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, RPG 5.8%
- #44 Dicefolk
70% matchVery Positive90% of 990 reviews2024
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelite adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.6%, Strategy RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Loot 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #45 Legendary Creatures 2
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 959 reviews2023
Dev: HideCharaPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Sequel to the acclaimed Legendary Creatures, created by HideChara, and a fun treat combining both roguelike and auto-battler gameplay. Recruit and evolve a large array of troops, creatures, and an arsenal of weapons, to defeat the demon lord spreading corruption across the land.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Strategy 6.6%
- #46 The Enchanted Cave 2
72% matchVery Positive90% of 817 reviews2015
Dev: dustinaux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.6%, RPG 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Indie 5.5%, 2D 3.7%
- #47 Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
68% matchVery Positive95% of 173 reviews2025
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dungeons, varied and cunning foes, 100s of artifacts to find or craft, and a really cool story.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.1%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, RPG 11.6%, Isometric 8.5%
- #48 Beastmancer
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 86 reviews2017
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Beastmancer is a monster tamer tactical RPG. Play as an adventurer in a fantasy world, capture monsters and make them fight in turn based battles.
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Strategy 9.5%
- #49 Geneforge 1
72% matchVery Positive93% of 393 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: Isometric 26.9%, RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Creature Collector 10.5%, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #50 DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 943 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, Collectathon 15%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, RPG 6.8%
- #51 Trial of the Gods: Siralim CCG
70% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows
Trial of the Gods is a collectible card game based in the world of Siralim. Collect over 100 creature cards with unique traits and use them to battle against the gods. Features a lengthy campaign with two difficulty modes, along with randomly generated post-game content!
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.2%, Collectathon 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Turn-Based 8.3%, RPG 6.2%
- #52 Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
67% matchVery Positive90% of 3,948 reviews2020
Dev: HideChara
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Legendary creature is an independent game with rich playing methods such as roguelike + self-propelled chess + strategy. You can collect all kinds of magic creatures with various talents and skills, and can also evolve to a higher level.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.7%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #53 Rogue Fable III
67% matchVery Positive93% of 729 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
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: Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Character Customization 10.4%, Loot 10.1%
- #54 Monsters' Den: Book of Dread
69% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2016
Dev: Monstrum
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Enter the Monsters' Den, a place of endless adventure, battle and reward! Lead your party of four heroes through each level of the ever-changing dungeon, fighting in turn-based battles and hunting for that elusive rare loot. The web-game classic comes to Steam!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Character Customization 10.2%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #55 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
64% matchVery Positive90% of 3,444 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Why similar: Creature Collector 61%, RPG 13.3%, Strategy 13.3%, Fantasy 8.6%, Indie 2.8%
- #56 Escape The Mad Empire
65% matchVery Positive89% of 397 reviews2025
Dev: XperimentalZ GamesPub: Paradox Arc
Windows
Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Overcome the challenges as a band of heroes, and preserve their lives and sanity by managing resources and growing your base. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.6%, Isometric 16.2%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Loot 10.3%
- #57 Vivid Knight
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,701 reviews2021
Dev: Asobism.Co.,Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"Vivid Knight" is a "party-building roguelike" game in which you collect friends who have been turned into jewels and fight by combining their abilities! Explore the ever-changing dungeon and harness the gems you have gathered to challenge the labyrinth!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39%, Procedural Generation 18%, Medieval 14.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #58 Monster Crown
69% matchMixed57% of 1,030 reviews2021
Dev: Studio AurumPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dive into a dark world where monsters rule and make pacts with them to defeat an evil young woman seeking power. Hunt, battle, tame and breed monsters to create your own legacy. Together with your monsters, you can restore the balance to Crown Island.
Why similar: Creature Collector 31.8%, Collectathon 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, RPG 7%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #59 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
64% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Character Customization 12.1%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9%