- #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 29.8% ★, Perma Death 17.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Text-Based 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%
- #2 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.5% ★, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelike 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, RPG 6.6%
- #3 CELLAR
96% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: QUIET TOWN STUDIO™
Windows · Mac
Adventure game based on a real life story! Get a knife, put on rags and go down!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22.9% ★, Text-Based 15.5%, Roguelike 11.2%, CRPG 11%, Perma Death 10.8%
- #4 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 22.9% ★, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelike 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #5 Book of Coin
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: redisguise
Windows
Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy world that is inspired by traditional text-based adventure and interactive fiction games.
Why similar: Text-Based 35.8%, Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, RPG 7.5%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #6 GnollHack
94% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.2% ★, Roguelike 15.3%, Perma Death 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, RPG 10.3%
- #7 Legend of Tai gong
93% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Maogumaogu Games
Windows
You will embark on the journey of immortality as a disciple brought back and raised by Jiang Ziya. While searching and saving Jiang Ziya, you will uncover the secrets surrounding yourself and write a different legend.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.3% ★, Perma Death 20.7%, Text-Based 17.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #8 Hieroglyphika
92% 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 39.2% ★, Roguelike 14.1%, Perma Death 10.4%, Turn-Based 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%
- #9 Kramora's Shadow
91% 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 29.4% ★, Roguelike 15.6%, Perma Death 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Turn-Based 6.6%
- #10 Nascentiar
91% 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 34.5% ★, Perma Death 23.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, RPG 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%
- #11 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
90% 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 30.5% ★, Perma Death 21.5%, Roguelike 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, RPG 7.7%
- #12 Monster Lily
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kasha Club
Windows · Linux
A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.9% ★, Text-Based 16.4%, Perma Death 15%, Roguelike 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.8%
- #13 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
88% 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 28.7% ★, Perma Death 18%, CRPG 15.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%
- #14 Blood & Chaos
87% 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 26.5% ★, Perma Death 19%, CRPG 13.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%
- #15 Sword of Fargoal
86% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.7% ★, Perma Death 21.6%, Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, RPG 7.2%
- #16 Ad Iterum
86% 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: Perma Death 23.6%, Traditional Roguelike 20.6% ★, Roguelike 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, RPG 9.8%
- #17 Ruins Runner
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mefi
Windows
Delve into treacherous dungeons filled with monsters and treasures. Battle enemies, collect powerful items, Gather Soul Essence to permanently upgrade your character, And discover rare relics that transform your playstyle. How deep can you venture before the darkness claims you?
Why similar: Text-Based 23.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, RPG 9.8%
- #18 Eye of Khaos
84% 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 33.3% ★, Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 12.5%, RPG 8.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
- #19 Tales of Maj'Eyal
84% 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 31.3% ★, Perma Death 23.5%, Roguelike 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Turn-Based 7.9%
- #20 Tomb of Vercilias
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonwood Games
Windows
Delve into the Tomb of Vercilias as a bounty hunting adventurer in this old-school CRPG styled dungeon crawling rogue-lite. Your goal is to find the dark mage Vercilias and bring him to the King, dead or alive. Many before you have tried—will you be the first to succeed?
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, CRPG 15.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
- #21 My Cousin the Rogue
82% 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 35.1% ★, Text-Based 15.7%, Roguelike 15.6%, Perma Death 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
- #22 Pereelous
81% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spin your way to victory in this slotmachine-driven dungeon crawler. Battle monsters, collect loot and unleash the power of the random reels !
Why similar: Roguelike 19.8%, RPG 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Perma Death 14.6%, Roguelite 14.1%
- #23 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
82% 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: Perma Death 23.2%, Roguelike 16.2%, Traditional Roguelike 14.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based 7.4%
- #24 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
81% 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 27.7% ★, Perma Death 20.6%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, RPG 6.8%
- #25 Dungeon of Rikka
80% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.3% ★, Perma Death 18.5%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%
- #26 WazHack
79% 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 27.8%, Roguelike 26.7%, RPG 16.1%, Roguelite 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 7.4%
- #27 Dawn of the Mexica
78% 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 24.8% ★, Perma Death 16.4%, CRPG 12.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%
- #28 Dungeons of Dredmor
78% 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 44.6% ★, Roguelike 21.8%, Perma Death 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%, RPG 6%
- #29 Beyond the Bridge
77% 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 32.6% ★, Roguelike 19.4%, RPG 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #30 Tower of Eglathia
79% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2015
Dev: Lord EglathiaPub: Eglathia Games
Windows
Ascend a deadly rogue-like tower with 4 skill trees, 60+ monsters, and procedural floors. Master Barbarian, Mystic, Assassin, or Eglathian powers. Face altars, fountains, and permadeath. Will you conquer the Tower of Eglathia or join the fallen?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22.5% ★, Roguelike 17%, CRPG 13.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, RPG 10.5%
- #31 EmbeRogue
77% 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 28.8% ★, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelike 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #32 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
75% 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 28.6% ★, Perma Death 17.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, RPG 6.8%
- #33 ROGUE-FP
76% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Jurax Games
Windows · Linux
A blend of old school gameplay and new school controls. Experience a classically styled roguelike in a way you never have before!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.4%, Text-Based 19.1%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%
- #34 Golden Krone Hotel
76% 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 30.4% ★, Perma Death 18.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, CRPG 7.9%
- #35 Die By Die
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hudol House
Windows · Mac
Die By Die is a rogue-lite text adventure game with lite rpg elements where every run is a new story. The dice of fate decide the setting and plot points for each run, but your actions and your dice rolls will tell the story.
Why similar: Roguelike 15.1%, Text-Based 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%
- #36 Album Corvus
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler/roguelike. Fight one-on-one in turn-based combat. Find gear that improves or completely changes your tactics. Delve procedurally generated dungeons where choices matter. Die, upgrade your characters, unlock new skills and experiment with perks to find the best build.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Roguelike 14.7%, CRPG 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
- #37 Possession
75% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Weirdfellows
Windows · Mac · Linux
Possession is a traditional turn-based roguelike where you play as a ghost trying to make your way to the surface. You are incredibly frail, but have one advantage: you can possess the bodies of the monsters you encounter, and use their strength and abilities as your own.
Why similar: Roguelike 42%, Traditional Roguelike 15.9% ★, Perma Death 12.4%, RPG 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%
- #38 DA_RL
74% 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 41.9% ★, Roguelike 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%
- #39 Gold's Dungeon
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: GoldMakesGames
Windows
GOLD'S DUNGEON is a modern text-based roguelike with RPG elements. Venture through a randomly generated dungeon while building a new character each run! Are you brave enough to enter GOLD'S DUNGEON?
Why similar: Text-Based 28.9%, Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #40 Rogue Titan
73% 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 29.4% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #41 Hyper Dungeon Crawler
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Tony Wang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hyper Dungeon Crawler is a turn-based roguelike RPG with crafting. Collect materials and craft your unique tools, weapons, magic spells and other supplements and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated scenes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.1% ★, Perma Death 17.5%, CRPG 13.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10%
- #42 The Secret of Darkwoods
71% matchVery Positive89% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Rap2h
Windows · Mac · Linux
Open-world illustrated text-based RPG. Inspired by classic role-playing video games and fantasy gamebooks, the secret of darkwoods is a free game, a non-linear standalone adventure with side quests in a vast world.
Why similar: Text-Based 35.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, RPG 18%, CRPG 16.3%, Fantasy 4%
- #43 Of Mist and Shadows
72% 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 27.1% ★, Perma Death 19.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #44 江湖宝鉴
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: 电子奇谭
Windows
《江湖宝鉴》是一款武侠题材,带有轻度肉鸽元素的文字冒险游戏。你将扮演一位初出茅庐的少年,踏上游历江湖的艰险旅程。是一心向善,带领村民抵抗山贼侵扰,成为一代大侠;还是落草为寇,卷入山贼寨子中的阴谋诡计,杀出一片天地;抑或是访仙问道,遁入山林逍遥自在,都在你的一念之中。
Why similar: Text-Based 30.9%, Interactive Fiction 25.4%, Roguelite 21.2%, RPG 16.8%, Choices Matter 4.4%
- #45 Valhalla Awaits
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tulip Interactive
Windows
Violence spreads across Europe as Viking raids intensify. In this choice-driven RPG, your fate is shaped by hard decisions, brutal turn-based combat, and a legacy system where death is permanent—but not the end. Live, die, and fight again. Valhalla awaits.
Why similar: Text-Based 18.9%, Perma Death 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 17%, CRPG 17%, Roguelite 12%
- #46 Lost Flame
68% 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: Roguelike 43.7%, Traditional Roguelike 25.8% ★, Perma Death 13.7%, RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based 4.6%
- #47 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
70% 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 42.7% ★, Roguelike 18.9%, RPG 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 4.1%
- #48 One Way Heroics
70% 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 26.7% ★, Perma Death 20.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%
- #49 OneBit Adventure
68% matchVery Positive88% of 708 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.2% ★, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Perma Death 9.9%
- #50 Xenomarine
69% 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 47.3% ★, Roguelike 21.9%, Perma Death 15.7%, RPG 4.7%, Procedural Generation 4.4%
- #51 Beast Dungeon
70% 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 31.8% ★, Perma Death 22.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, RPG 5.9%
- #52 Rogue Remastered
67% 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 32.9% ★, Roguelike 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Perma Death 11.8%, RPG 10.7%
- #53 Die Like a Hero
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pinel Games
Windows
Die Like a Hero is a rogue-lite with turn-based combat, where the best strategy is to attack at the right moment. Fight like a die or die like a hero!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.9%, Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Turn-Based 9%
- #54 Roadwarden
67% matchVery Positive94% of 4,905 reviews2022
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.
Why similar: Text-Based 44.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Adventure 5.7%
- #55 I Am Overburdened
69% 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 28.7% ★, Roguelike 16.8%, Perma Death 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based 8.3%
- #56 Beyond the Chiron Gate
67% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Space Goblin Games
Windows
Explore an endless text-based universe filled with exotic planets, strange life forms, and ancient civilisations. Manage a crew of space explorers, upgrade their ship, and brave dangerous worlds to gather the data you need to reach the mysterious Gatebuilders.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Text-Based 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 13.7%
- #57 Vulture for NetHack
69% 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 42.5% ★, Roguelike 19%, Perma Death 12.3%, RPG 11.4%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #58 Scaledeep
67% 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 25.8% ★, Perma Death 19.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #59 AI Roguelite
66% matchVery Positive83% of 581 reviews2023
Dev: Max Loh
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
World's first RPG in which all entities are AI-generated and all game mechanics are AI-directed.
Why similar: Text-Based 24%, Perma Death 16%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%