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Games Like Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, Perma Death.

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No graphics, No tiles. Just text-RPG adventure! Explore a shifting labyrinth, regain the Ring of Life from the wizard Shingor. Classic roguelike-style messages guide your journey, with narrative scenes evoking the spirit of MUDs and gamebooks. Death is permanent. Every run brings new discoveries.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: Tawashi Works
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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    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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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