- #1 Caves of Qud
97% 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: Traditional Roguelike 34.4% ★, Turn-Based 28.2%, Difficult 10%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly deep, systemic world with complex character mutations and vast procedural exploration.
- #2 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
96% 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 35.1% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Difficult 9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic traditional roguelike that shares the deep RPG elements and high-stakes dungeon crawling found in ToME.
- #3 Cogmind
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.2% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Perma Death 12%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Difficult 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly deep tactical combat and a unique modular character building system in a sci-fi setting.
- #4 Tangledeep
95% 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: Traditional Roguelike 36.5% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Difficult 10.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional roguelike mechanics with a flexible job system that allows for extensive character customization.
- #5 Path of Achra
94% 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 36.7% ★, Perma Death 19.8%, Roguelike 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, RPG 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, build-focused roguelike that prioritizes synergy and character power scaling above all else.
- #6 Stoneshard
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31%, Roguelike 19.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, RPG 12.2%, Difficult 12%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, turn-based tactical experience with a focus on detailed character development and challenging combat.
- #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: Traditional Roguelike 23.6% ★, Turn-Based 21.3%, Perma Death 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-intensity tactical roguelike centered entirely on crafting powerful spell-based builds.
- #8 Jupiter Hell
92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,058 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.3% ★, Roguelike 26.8%, Turn-Based 24.4%, Perma Death 4.1%, RPG 4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced tactical roguelike that emphasizes positioning and build-specific combat strategies.
- #9 Elin
90% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.4% ★, Perma Death 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 11%, Difficult 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world roguelike that provides deep simulation and character growth systems.
- #10 Dungeons of Dredmor
91% 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 49.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Perma Death 7%
Why You'll Like It: A more accessible, humorous traditional roguelike that still offers a wide variety of skill-based character builds.
- #11 UnderRail
91% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: Turn-Based 59%, RPG 22%, Difficult 12.3%, Open World 4.1%, Indie 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more of a classic CRPG, its turn-based tactical combat and deep character building will appeal to ToME fans.
- #12 Siralim Ultimate
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,420 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44%, Turn-Based 19.8%, RPG 10.9%, Loot 8.9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled level of character and party customization through its deep creature-collecting and fusion mechanics.
- #13 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
89% 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 31.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, Perma Death 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, accessible traditional roguelike that remains challenging and rewarding for veteran players.
- #14 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
88% 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 30.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Perma Death 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Difficult 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional roguelike gameplay with RPG elements and a persistent world map.
- #15 One Way Heroics
87% matchVery Positive94% of 4,112 reviews2014
Dev: Smoking WOLFPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.7% ★, Turn-Based 19.5%, Perma Death 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelike 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique forced-scrolling mechanic that adds a layer of urgency to the traditional roguelike formula.
- #16 Zorbus
86% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelike 12%, RPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and party management in a classic fantasy dungeon environment.
- #17 Dungeonmans
86% 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: Traditional Roguelike 62.9% ★, Roguelike 18%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 3.8%, RPG 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but mechanically solid traditional roguelike with a focus on character progression and exploration.
- #18 Golden Krone Hotel
85% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Perma Death 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Roguelike 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, traditional roguelike with a unique vampire-human mechanic that forces tactical decision-making.
- #19 Crown Trick
84% 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 23.4%, Perma Death 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Difficult 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical, turn-based combat where movement and positioning are key to overcoming challenging encounters.
- #20 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
84% matchVery Positive92% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows · Linux
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: Traditional Roguelike 63.2% ★, Roguelike 17.9%, Moddable 8.9% ★, RPG 7%, 2D 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an extreme level of mechanical depth and simulation that rivals the complexity of any traditional roguelike.
- #21 The Doors of Trithius
82% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 11.2%, Difficult 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world roguelike that focuses on character growth, exploration, and tactical combat in a fantasy setting.
- #22 Low Magic Age
82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Turn-Based 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Character Customization 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Uses D&D-inspired rules to create a deep, turn-based tactical combat experience.
- #23 Desktop Dungeons
81% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 reviews2023
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Turn-Based 33.7%, Roguelike 32.6%, Traditional Roguelike 10.4% ★, Difficult 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-roguelike that distills the essence of dungeon crawling into intense, tactical bite-sized sessions.
- #24 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
83% matchVery Positive83% of 1,552 reviews2013
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Traditional Roguelike 30.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi dungeon crawler that emphasizes resource management and crafting alongside tactical combat.
- #25 Wildermyth
80% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 53.6%, Moddable 12.7% ★, Procedural Generation 12.4%, RPG 10.9%, Fantasy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers excellent tactical turn-based combat and character-driven stories that evolve over time.
- #26 Rogue Fable IV
79% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.2% ★, Perma Death 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D traditional roguelike that focuses on tight tactical combat and varied character classes.
- #27 NEO Scavenger
81% matchVery Positive90% of 5,359 reviews2014
Dev: Blue Bottle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, Perma Death 24.3%, Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 11.3%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused roguelike that requires careful planning and tactical turn-based combat to survive the wasteland.
- #28 Rogue Fable III
77% 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 65.6% ★, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based 7.8%, Dungeon Crawler 5.8%, Difficult 3.6%
- #29 Terra Randoma
77% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.6% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, Perma Death 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #30 Xenomarine
79% 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 58.6% ★, Roguelike 15.7%, Perma Death 12.7%, Turn-Based 7.4%, Procedural Generation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and procedural dungeon exploration in a sci-fi setting.
- #31 Rift Wizard 2
74% 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 70.7% ★, Roguelike 14.2%, RPG 6.5%, Procedural Generation 6%, Character Customization 0.9%
- #32 Rogue's Tale
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66.1% ★, Roguelike 19.6%, Turn-Based 8%, RPG 3.7%, Difficult 2.1%
- #33 Siralim
76% 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: Turn-Based 40.4%, Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, RPG 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Loot 6.2%
- #34 Hack, Slash, Loot
78% 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 67.7% ★, Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 5.3%, Turn-Based 4.3%, RPG 2.6%
- #35 Kramora's Shadow
76% 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 37.9% ★, Turn-Based 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 11.6%, Perma Death 10.9%
- #36 Legend of Grimrock
74% matchVery Positive94% of 6,614 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 68.1%, RPG 16.8%, Moddable 4.1% ★, Difficult 3.9%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #37 WazHack
75% matchVery Positive90% of 724 reviews2014
Dev: WazPub: Waz Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Time moves forward only when you do in the dungeons of WazHack. Think your way out of problems instead of just spamming 'attack' and 'drink healing potion'.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.3%, Roguelike 23.1%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, RPG 10.1%
- #38 Lost Flame
70% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Linux
Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.4% ★, Roguelike 31.6%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Perma Death 11.3%, Difficult 5.9%
- #39 Quest of Dungeons
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, Perma Death 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Difficult 9.4%
- #40 Rogue
73% 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 45.1% ★, Perma Death 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 3.1%
- #41 Soulash 2
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,323 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.9% ★, Perma Death 19.4%, Moddable 7.9% ★, RPG 7.2%, Procedural Generation 5.8%
- #42 Moonring
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,373 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.3% ★, Roguelike 20.3%, RPG 13.4%, Open World 5.4%, Procedural Generation 3.6%
- #43 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Roguelike 27.5%, RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Loot 8%
- #44 Chronicon
71% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 48.8%, Loot 21.2%, RPG 13.2%, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Fantasy 3.3%
- #45 Sproggiwood
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Traditional Roguelike 38.2% ★, Turn-Based 31.9%, Roguelike 9.6%, Perma Death 7.6%, Procedural Generation 4.8%
- #46 Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 919 reviews2020
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Classic Roguelike Wanders Onto Steam! Adventure with Shiren the Wanderer and his sidekick Koppa, the talking ferret, through a world filled with cunning monsters, deadly traps and countless treasure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Roguelike 18.5%, Turn-Based 11.5%, RPG 6.8%
- #47 Approaching Infinity
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.7% ★, Perma Death 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, RPG 4.8%
- #48 Of Blades & Tails
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Felix LaukelPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.3%, Roguelike 26.6%, RPG 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Open World 6.2%
- #49 Tiny Rogues
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.1%, Difficult 27.5%, Roguelike 22.8%, RPG 6.9%, Top-Down 4.6%
- #50 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
72% 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: Traditional Roguelike 51.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Roguelike 15.3%, RPG 6%, Fantasy 2.7%
- #51 Siralim 3
69% 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: Turn-Based 41.5%, Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, RPG 8.3%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Loot 6.2%
- #52 Crawl Tactics
67% 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: Turn-Based 48.3%, Difficult 17.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, RPG 10.7%, Tactical 3.1%
- #53 Rezrog
72% matchMixed45% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: SoaphogPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Test your fighting spirit as you take your party of brave adventurers on an epic quest to restore peace to the lands of Rezrog in this table-top inspired, turn-based, dungeon crawler. Upgrade your skills & tactically exploit enemy weaknesses as you try to handle everything the dungeons will throw at you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 13.3%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
- #54 Siralim 2
68% 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: Turn-Based 37.2%, Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, RPG 7.9%, Roguelike 6%, Loot 5.7%
- #55 Heroes of Steel RPG
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.9%, Perma Death 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #56 Card Quest
68% matchVery Positive86% of 371 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Turn-Based 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Perma Death 18%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelike 15.5%
- #57 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Turn-Based 62.6%, RPG 24.5%, Fantasy 4.7%, Open World 3.7%, Indie 1.7%
- #58 Voidspire Tactics
67% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Turn-Based 63.6%, RPG 26.6%, Top-Down 4.2%, Indie 2.6%, 2D 1.9%
- #59 Sigil of the Magi
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: YongjustyongPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Sigil of the Magi blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based combat for a deep tactical experience. Navigate a world full of dangers and mystique as you craft your deck, obtain relics, and prepare your party of champions for any challenges ahead!
Why similar: Roguelike 53.5%, RPG 18.6%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Fantasy 7%, 2D 3.3%
- #60 Diehard Dungeon
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Roguelike 47.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, RPG 16.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Adventure 2%