- #1 Rogue
97% 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 38% ★, Perma Death 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Roguelike 8.8%, Retro 6.4%
- #2 Beast Dungeon
96% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A classic roguelike dungeon crawler with pixel graphics. Fight to the bottom of the dungeon and defeat the Lich Lord! Level up, find powerful equipment, and learn new spells to become the hero the world needs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.9% ★, Perma Death 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelike 8%, Procedural Generation 5.8%
- #3 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #4 Zorbus
95% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Perma Death 12.3%, Roguelike 8.7%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #5 GnollHack
94% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Perma Death 9.9%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #6 Kramora's Shadow
94% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A turn-based traditional roguelike featuring 10 character classes with unique gameplay styles. Explore five ancient realms to find ancient magical artifacts you will need to survive tactical battles against their evil inhabitants. Can you save the world from the wrath of Kramora?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Perma Death 10.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, Retro 5.6%
- #7 The Curse Of Yendor
93% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Perma Death 12.2%, Roguelike 6.5%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #8 Nascentiar
92% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.1% ★, Perma Death 19%, Roguelike 9.1%, RPG 6.7%, Strategy 5.5%
- #9 Descent from Arkov's Tower
91% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, Magic 6.9%, Procedural Generation 6.2%
- #10 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
91% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.8% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 8.3%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #11 Amulet of Iovar
90% 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 51% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 7.8%, RPG 6.1%
- #12 Rift Wizard
89% 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: Traditional Roguelike 22% ★, Perma Death 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Roguelike 9.2%, Magic 9%
- #13 Beyond the Bridge
88% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Roguelike 12%, RPG 10.1%, Procedural Generation 4.4%
- #14 Vulture for NetHack
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.9% ★, Roguelike 11.3%, Perma Death 9.2%, Procedural Generation 7.6%, Dungeon Crawler 7.2%
- #15 Conqueror Of Time
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ken LoudonPub: PIE Studios
Windows
Conqueror Of Time is a traditional dungeon crawl rogue game with a time travel theme. Choose a character from different time periods and fight your way through dungeons using various items from different times and spaces. Use time travel abilities to fight alongside your past or future self.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Procedural Generation 5.3%
- #16 Ogre Dungeon
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Durance Gaming
Windows
Retro 2D Rogue-like for PC designed to be simple, classic, and straight-forward for pick-up-and-play.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Roguelike 11%, RPG 9.2%, Retro 4.9%
- #17 DA_RL
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 8.5%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #18 MidBoss
86% matchVery Positive86% of 273 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63.5% ★, Roguelike 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%, Perma Death 6.7%, Procedural Generation 3.5%
- #19 Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch)
84% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Rufe.org LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 9.6%, Top-Down 4.6%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #20 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: Yellowcake Games
Windows · Linux
Many came before, many failed. Copies of previous players are still scattered throughout the dungeon! Thirty-five floors of unforgiving turn based combat with unique spells and weapons. Explore, craft, learn spells and much more on your journey to the top! Will you stay safe?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 19.3% ★, Perma Death 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #21 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.6% ★, Perma Death 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelike 7.1%, Retro 6.8%
- #22 Xenomarine
82% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Fourfold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.9% ★, Roguelike 13.5%, Perma Death 12.2%, Procedural Generation 5.8%, RPG 3%
- #23 I Am Overburdened
82% matchVery Positive88% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Item Tech
Windows
I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Perma Death 12.3%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 5.1%
- #24 Rift Wizard 3
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, RPG 6.4%, Procedural Generation 5%
- #25 Dungeons of Dredmor
81% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.6% ★, Roguelike 14%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Perma Death 7.8%, RPG 4%
- #26 Grix: The Dragon Tower
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Perma Death 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Roguelike 9%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #27 Of Mist and Shadows
80% 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: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Roguelike 7.9%, Magic 7.3%
- #28 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Insidious Arts
Windows
Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.8% ★, Roguelike 11.8%, RPG 8.9%, Procedural Generation 5.2%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #29 Rogue Remastered
78% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Forehead Wall Software LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue — A brutal, procedurally generated dungeon crawler where every decision counts. Fight monsters, collect treasures, and survive the deadly depths in search of the Amulet of Yendor. Each playthrough is unique—do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 10.9%, Perma Death 9.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #30 Tales of Maj'Eyal
78% 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: Traditional Roguelike 42.7% ★, Perma Death 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 4.2%
- #31 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 46.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Perma Death 10.7%, Roguelike 9.4%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #32 Jupiter Hell Classic
75% matchVery Positive97% of 208 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.7% ★, Perma Death 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Roguelike 9.7%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
- #33 Rogue Fable III
76% 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: Traditional Roguelike 71% ★, Roguelike 8.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%, RPG 3%, Procedural Generation 2.8%
- #34 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Perma Death 14.7%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #35 Legion's Crawl
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: Turnspender
Windows
Descend the dungeon and slay the evil! Legion's Crawl is a combination of classic roguelike principle and modern 3D environment with intuitive GUI. Choose your hero and difficulty, challenge the randomly generated dungeons!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.5% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, RPG 8.4%, Magic 7.5%
- #36 Ad Iterum
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Iterum is a turn-based top-down 2D roguelike set in a decaying, ever-shifting world. Flesh is fragile, but you can hack it. Enhance your body, embrace mutations, or form ancient blood pacts. Descend into the depths, scavenge what’s left of humanity, and crawl back...if you can. Kill. Die. Repeat.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.3% ★, Perma Death 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 11.5%, RPG 7%
- #37 Hollows Of Rogue
74% 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 38.1% ★, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelike 9%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #38 The Green Earth
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Caleb M
Windows
Survive the madness of an ancient jungle in this open-world, traditional roguelike. Do whatever it takes to escape alive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.4% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, RPG 10.8%, Perma Death 9.7%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #39 Babel of Ystilia
73% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.8% ★, Perma Death 14.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 8%, RPG 6%
- #40 Primo's Dungeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ztkent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Primo's Dungeon is a 2D adventure dungeon crawler that combines classic roguelike elements with real-time combat. When monsters attack your farm, you must venture into an ever-changing dungeon to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Roguelike 7.2%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #41 Rogue Titan
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Perma Death 13.4%, Roguelike 8.8%, Procedural Generation 5.7%
- #42 Fractalis
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fractalis is a procedurally generated roguelike that has turnbased/gridbased combat with a realtime feel.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.7% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 7.8%, Magic 7%
- #43 Scaledeep
72% 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: Traditional Roguelike 34% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Magic 9.2%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #44 My Cousin the Rogue
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Perma Death 9.6%, RPG 4.2%
- #45 Into The Depths
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wild Interloper
Windows
A classic grid & turn-based roguelike, procedurally generated dungeon crawler, aimed at re-creating the games of yesteryear.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.7% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, RPG 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #46 Path of Achra
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7% ★, Perma Death 18%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelike 14.1%, RPG 6.1%
- #47 DeAnima
69% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Steelgaze Studio
Windows
DeAnima is a brutal yet rewarding dungeon crawler steeped in classic roguelike tradition. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.8% ★, Perma Death 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #48 Theralite
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.3% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Retro 8.3%, Perma Death 8%
- #49 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,595 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.4% ★, Perma Death 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelike 8.2%, Procedural Generation 4.7%
- #50 NetHack: Legacy
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 73.4% ★, Roguelike 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%, Procedural Generation 4.2%, RPG 3.5%
- #51 Rogue Fable IV
67% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.8% ★, Perma Death 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 9.5%, Procedural Generation 5%
- #52 Hack, Slash, Loot
71% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 73.6% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 5.4%, RPG 3.4%, Dungeon Crawler 2.6%
- #53 Rift Wizard 2
66% matchVery Positive92% of 741 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47% ★, Magic 12%, Retro 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #54 XLarn
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: Swinfjord-Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This is a heavily extended version of one of the most famous roguelike games of the 80’s named LARN. Your choice is to find a magic elixier for your daughters recovery. Therefore you have to explore a lot of unknown caves, filled with monsters, demons and traps. Good luck! You may need it!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 75.1% ★, Roguelike 11.9%, Perma Death 4.9%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%, Procedural Generation 2.2%
- #55 Dawn of the Mexica
69% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Barrón
Windows · Linux
Dawn of the Mexica is a turn-based roguelike that blends accurate history and mythical fantasy. It features complex combat mechanics, tactics and skills, yet also brings you an easy to use interface. Fight your way through the procedurally generated scenarios and stop the fall of the Fifth Sun!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.2% ★, Perma Death 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Roguelike 8.5%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #56 Wave Dungeon
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: OyFyBy
Windows
Wave Danjon is a roguelike RPG in which the player is forced to navigate a map that switches at regular intervals. Conquer dungeons that become more powerful and evil with each wave!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Roguelike 9.6%, Retro 6.8%, RPG 6.3%
- #57 Hieroglyphika
69% matchMixed65% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.8% ★, Roguelike 10.4%, Perma Death 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.3%, Fantasy 4%
- #58 EmbeRogue
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AzStrocytePub: HibouCorp
Windows
EmbeRogue is a real roguelike: turn-based, grid-based and boom-based, where everything can burn. Make your escape or tame your inner flames to defeat the FireLords.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.1% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #59 Oxidus Tales
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mario Aviles
Windows
Embrace a new adventure in this post apocalyptic world. Investigate, defeat bosses and clear the different dungeons in this turn based roguelike with 3 different battle systems.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.3% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Retro 8.1%
- #60 Blood & Chaos
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Guau Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient sacrifices saved the world, but their legacy is unraveling. A party based roguelike inspired by classic '80s RPGs, where every descent into cursed dungeons carries permanent consequences.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Perma Death 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 7.8%, Procedural Generation 5.7%