Games Like Tales of Maj'Eyal

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 34.2% ★, Turn-Based 28.4%, Difficult 10%, Roguelike 9.5%, Procedural Generation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly deep, systemic world with complex character mutations and vast procedural exploration.

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 34.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.4%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Difficult 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic traditional roguelike that shares the deep RPG elements and high-stakes dungeon crawling found in ToME.

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 41.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Perma Death 12%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Difficult 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly deep tactical combat and a unique modular character building system in a sci-fi setting.

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 37% ★, Perma Death 19.8%, Roguelike 17%, 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.

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 36.2% ★, Turn-Based 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Difficult 10.8%, Roguelike 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional roguelike mechanics with a flexible job system that allows for extensive character customization.

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 31.1%, Roguelike 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, RPG 12.2%, Difficult 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, turn-based tactical experience with a focus on detailed character development and challenging combat.

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 23.4% ★, Turn-Based 21.6%, Perma Death 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelike 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-intensity tactical roguelike centered entirely on crafting powerful spell-based builds.

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 38.1% ★, Roguelike 26.4%, Turn-Based 24.8%, Perma Death 4.4%, RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced tactical roguelike that emphasizes positioning and build-specific combat strategies.

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 35.2% ★, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world roguelike that provides deep simulation and character growth systems.

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 49.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Roguelike 13.8%, 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.

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 59.1%, RPG 21.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Open World 4%, 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.

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 43.8%, Turn-Based 20%, RPG 10.9%, Loot 8.8%, 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.

Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Difficult 11%, Perma Death 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional roguelike gameplay with RPG elements and a persistent world map.

Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelike 11.9%, RPG 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and party management in a classic fantasy dungeon environment.

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 62.7% ★, Roguelike 17.9%, Turn-Based 10.8%, 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.

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 31.2% ★, Turn-Based 16.4%, Perma Death 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Roguelike 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, accessible traditional roguelike that remains challenging and rewarding for veteran players.

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 34.4% ★, Turn-Based 19.7%, Perma Death 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelike 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique forced-scrolling mechanic that adds a layer of urgency to the traditional roguelike formula.

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 23.7%, Perma Death 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Difficult 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical, turn-based combat where movement and positioning are key to overcoming challenging encounters.

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

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.5% ★, Turn-Based 17.6%, Perma Death 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Roguelike 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, traditional roguelike with a unique vampire-human mechanic that forces tactical decision-making.

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 63.1% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Moddable 9.1% ★, RPG 7.1%, 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.

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 39.9% ★, Turn-Based 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Character Customization 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses D&D-inspired rules to create a deep, turn-based tactical combat experience.

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 34.1%, Roguelike 32.2%, Traditional Roguelike 10.3% ★, 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.

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 53.8%, Moddable 12.6% ★, 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.

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 30.5% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi dungeon crawler that emphasizes resource management and crafting alongside tactical combat.

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 39.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Roguelike 11.1%, 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.

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 37.1% ★, Perma Death 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelike 11%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D traditional roguelike that focuses on tight tactical combat and varied character classes.

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 33%, Perma Death 24.3%, Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 11.5%, 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.

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 65.4% ★, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based 8%, Dungeon Crawler 5.8%, Difficult 3.7%

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 33.3% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Perma Death 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 7.1%

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 58.5% ★, Roguelike 15.6%, Perma Death 12.8%, Turn-Based 7.5%, 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.

Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66% ★, Roguelike 19.5%, Turn-Based 8.1%, RPG 3.7%, Difficult 2.2%

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 52.4% ★, Perma Death 19.5%, Moddable 8% ★, RPG 7.3%, Procedural Generation 5.9%

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%, Difficult 27.7%, Roguelike 22.7%, RPG 7%, Top-Down 4.5%

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 56.1% ★, Roguelike 20.2%, RPG 13.5%, Open World 5.6%, Procedural Generation 3.6%

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

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 67.6% ★, Roguelike 13.9%, Perma Death 5.4%, Turn-Based 4.4%, RPG 2.6%

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 40.7%, Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, RPG 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.4%, Loot 6.2%

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 70.6% ★, Roguelike 14.1%, RPG 6.6%, Procedural Generation 6.1%, Character Customization 1%

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 27.3%, RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based 12%, Loot 8%

Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45% ★, Perma Death 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 3.2%

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 30.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Perma Death 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Difficult 9.5%

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 37.6% ★, Turn-Based 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Perma Death 10.9%

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 27.2%, Roguelike 22.7%, Turn-Based 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, RPG 10.1%

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%

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 41.8%, Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, RPG 8.3%, Procedural Generation 7%, Loot 6.2%

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 34.2% ★, Roguelike 29%, Turn-Based 14%, Perma Death 10.9%, Difficult 6.2%

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 42.6% ★, Perma Death 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelike 9.8%, RPG 4.9%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 67.9%, RPG 16.9%, Moddable 4.1% ★, Difficult 4%, Fantasy 3.4%

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 37.8% ★, Turn-Based 32.3%, Roguelike 9.5%, Perma Death 7.6%, Procedural Generation 4.8%

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 37.4%, Roguelike 26.3%, RPG 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Open World 6.2%

Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.7% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Perma Death 14.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Roguelike 9.1%

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 48.6%, Difficult 17.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, RPG 10.7%, Tactical 3.1%

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 63.8%, RPG 26.5%, Top-Down 4.2%, Indie 2.5%, 2D 1.9%

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 51.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, RPG 6%, Fantasy 2.7%

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 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Perma Death 18%, Difficult 17.2%, Roguelike 15.2%

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 62.9%, RPG 24.2%, Fantasy 4.7%, Open World 3.6%, Indie 1.7%

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 24.2%, Perma Death 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Difficult 14%, Roguelike 11.5%

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 35.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Perma Death 13.3%, Procedural Generation 5.6%

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 53.2%, RPG 18.7%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Fantasy 7.1%, 2D 3.4%

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.4%, Perma Death 24.5%, Roguelike 18.1%, RPG 9.1%, Moddable 4.8% ★

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 37.5%, Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, RPG 7.9%, Roguelike 5.9%, Procedural Generation 5.7%