- #1 Tales of Maj'Eyal
97% 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 33.6% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, Perma Death 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #2 The Doors of Trithius
96% 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 35.4% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Open World 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%
- #3 Caves of Qud
95% 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 28.2% ★, Turn-Based 25.3%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Open World 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #4 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
96% 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 30.2% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, Perma Death 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #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 34.5% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%
- #6 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Perma Death 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #7 Tangledeep
93% 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 32.8% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Loot 6.7%
- #8 Stoneshard
91% 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 27.8%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, RPG 9.4%
- #9 Xenomarine
92% 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 54% ★, Roguelike 10.9%, Perma Death 9.6%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Turn-Based 7.5%
- #10 Low Magic Age
91% 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 23.2% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%
- #11 Of Blades & Tails
90% 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: Tactical RPG 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Sandbox 12.5%, Open World 11.2%
- #12 Cogmind
89% 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 44.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.6%, Perma Death 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #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 30.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Perma Death 10.3%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #14 Approaching Infinity
86% 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 36.8% ★, Perma Death 12.8%, Procedural Generation 12%, Open World 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11%
- #15 Sproggiwood
88% 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 25.3% ★, Turn-Based 23.3%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Roguelike 4.8%
- #16 Dungeons of Dredmor
86% 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 51.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Perma Death 5.9%
- #17 3DRPG
87% matchMixed62% of 265 reviews2016
Dev: Doomster Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
3DRPG is a voxelized old-school RPG where you explore a Randomly Generated world filled with random dungeons, towns and people! Every character in the game is recruitable. Hunt for prey or go fishing for food. Search for treasure in dungeons and fight monsters on the way!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Sandbox 13.8%, Open World 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%
- #18 Rift Wizard
84% 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 21.8% ★, Turn-Based 21.6%, Perma Death 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #19 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
85% 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 36.6% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Procedural Generation 6.5%
- #20 Soulash 2
82% 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 34.8% ★, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Open World 11.8%, Perma Death 10.4%
- #21 Endless RPG
84% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.1%, Procedural Generation 18%, Open World 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, RPG 11.7%
- #22 Rogue Fable III
81% 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 65.8% ★, Turn-Based 8.6%, Roguelike 7.3%, Dungeon Crawler 5.3%, Procedural Generation 4.2%
- #23 UnderRail
82% 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 47.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 15.3%, Open World 12.8%, Sandbox 5.3%
- #24 Kramora's Shadow
83% 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 33% ★, Turn-Based 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%, Perma Death 7.7%
- #25 Glorious Companions
81% matchMixed62% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: Ancient Forge
Windows
Explore the open world of Terscara as you advance through the challenging and tactical encounters in this epic turn-based tactical RPG. Form and lead a group of battle-proven companions, delve into the ancient dungeons to collect the elusive vault crystals, and end Xandar’s Wraith once and for all.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.3%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Sandbox 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #26 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
78% 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: Turn-Based 21.2%, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Sandbox 10.7%
- #27 Fabled Lands
79% matchVery Positive81% of 528 reviews2022
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.7%, Open World 25.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, RPG 8.5%
- #28 Balrum
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 781 reviews2016
Dev: Balcony Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.2%, Sandbox 18.7%, Open World 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 6.8%
- #29 Popup Dungeon
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,044 reviews2020
Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #30 Rogue Wizards
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 249 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Loot 11.1%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #31 Siralim
77% 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 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Procedural Generation 15%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #32 The Quest
77% matchVery Positive86% of 531 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Grid-Based Movement 23.4%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Open World 13.6%, RPG 10.5%
- #33 Crystal Project
74% 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: Turn-Based Combat 39.7%, RPG 22.4%, Tactical 22.3%, Fantasy 14.4%, 3D 1.2%
- #34 Infinite Adventures®
76% 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: Turn-Based 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%
- #35 Wayward
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,349 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Sandbox 9.9%, Open World 9.6%
- #36 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
73% 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: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Roguelike 13%
- #37 Exiled Kingdoms
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: Open World 34.4%, Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 8.1%, Indie 3.2%
- #38 Crawl Tactics
73% 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 27.1%, Tactical RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.3%
- #39 One Way Heroics
73% 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 34.9% ★, Turn-Based 21.5%, Perma Death 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #40 Urtuk: The Desolation
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,484 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Perma Death 13%
- #41 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
75% 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 44.6% ★, Tactical RPG 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 10%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #42 Crowntakers
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 681 reviews2014
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.3%, Perma Death 16.3%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #43 Time Break Chronicles
71% 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: Tactical RPG 26.8%, Procedural Generation 18.3%, Loot 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #44 Dungeonmans
72% 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 58.6% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.5%, Loot 3.2%
- #45 Trolddom
68% matchVery Positive96% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Plant Based Games
Windows
An old-school 2D fantasy open world MMORPG featuring character progression, classes, monsters, quests, guilds, dungeons, epic loot, achievements, procedural world generation, player-versus-player combat, and much more.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 32.3%, Open World 30.1%, RPG 14.5%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #46 Trials of Fire
70% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.6%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Perma Death 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%
- #47 HyperRogue
70% matchVery Positive96% of 482 reviews2015
Dev: Zeno Rogue
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Time moves when you move in a truly non-Euclidean world
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Open World 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #48 Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Innervoid InteractivePub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Embark on an epic journey, enjoying complete freedom in a dynamic sandbox RPG. The world and its inhabitants will witness your deeds and react accordingly, adapting the narrative to your choices and delivering a truly unique and free experience.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Sandbox 18.1%, Open World 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #49 Mainframe Defenders
69% matchVery Positive87% of 767 reviews2020
Dev: Synthetic Domain
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - Turn-based tactics centered around gear and unit customization. It offers simple combat, high replayability, and tons of loot. Items don't just provide stats boost, but also offer distinct mechanics that can be combined into powerful builds.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Sandbox 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #50 Jupiter Hell
68% 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 35.2% ★, Turn-Based 24.7%, Roguelike 18.6%, Grid-Based Movement 7.9%, Procedural Generation 4.5%
- #51 Sandwalkers
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 517 reviews2025
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based exploration game. Build your team, traverse varied hostile environments, face countless dangers, and gain knowledge that will help you find and resurrect the Mother Tree Umama.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Loot 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.3%
- #52 The Iron Oath
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 889 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.1%, Tactical RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Open World 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
- #53 AntharioN
71% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Open World 11.5%, RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #54 Eschalon: Book I
70% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: Turn-Based 61.4%, RPG 25%, Fantasy 8.4%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #55 Siralim Ultimate
66% 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 25.9%, Procedural Generation 19.6%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Loot 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%
- #56 Astral Throne
66% matchVery Positive82% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.2%, Perma Death 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #57 Diablo The Abyss
67% matchVery Positive84% of 216 reviews2023
Dev: Friday Night
Windows
Diablo The Abyss is a strategic RPG full of random and roguelike elements. Within this randomized world, you can freely make strageties at your own pace and conquer formidable challenges, while shaping your unique adventure journey.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 23.3%, Loot 20.8%, Roguelike 20.7%, Open World 19.2%, RPG 7.6%
- #58 Quest of Dungeons
69% 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 30.7% ★, Turn-Based 17.5%, Perma Death 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #59 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 71.6% ★, Roguelike 11.2%, Turn-Based 5%, Perma Death 4.6%, RPG 2.6%
- #60 Heroes of a Broken Land
68% matchVery Positive85% of 226 reviews2014
Dev: Winged Pixel Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A Broken Land, shattered by the Wizards of old, the Fragments of the Old World are adrift in the Void. You must visit and restore each Fragment of the Void, only then can the World be rebuilt. However you are trapped in a crystal body, unable to act alone. Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.6%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, RPG 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Procedural Generation 8.3%