- #1 EmbeRogue
97% 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 24.5% ★, Perma Death 13%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Grid-Based Movement 9.9%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #2 Jupiter Hell Classic
96% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, Perma Death 13.7%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Roguelike 9%
- #3 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 12.3%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #4 Deadzoned
95% matchVery Positive97% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based action Roguelike. Blast your way through zones battling the beasts, bandits, and monsters that stalk the blackouts. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the gear you stumble upon to survive and save the fate of the planet!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.3%, Perma Death 13%, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.6%
- #5 Hollows Of Rogue
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.6% ★, Perma Death 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
- #6 Rogue Fable IV
94% matchVery Positive94% of 243 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.4% ★, Perma Death 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #7 Ammerow: Lands Beyond
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John Horton
Windows
Explore a dangerous overworld and descend the hundred depths of the Meridian in a traditional turn-based roguelike. Fight, climb, fish and survive through procedural dungeons and side-view caves, presented in richly illustrated ASCII.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 12.2%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #8 Grix: The Dragon Tower
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.1%, Perma Death 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #9 Beast Dungeon
92% 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 27.3% ★, Perma Death 16%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #10 Dungeon Croaker
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #11 Eye of Khaos
90% 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 31.2% ★, Perma Death 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #12 Lateral Crawl
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gideon X
Windows · Linux
Set out on the search to find the last nightclub, or die trying in this Dada traditional roguelike meets infinite road trip.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Roguelike 10%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Perma Death 8%
- #13 Stay Safe: Labyrinth of the Mad
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 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 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, Traditional Roguelike 13.5% ★, Roguelike 10.6%
- #14 Dungeon Reels Tactics
88% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: Grandma's Basement Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Reels Tactics is a challenging party based RPG roguelike with Slot Machine based Combat. Your party members' unique slot machine will supply your abilities each turn. Make the best decisions to succeed in Battle. Lose party members, recruit new ones, and try to reach The "Great Evil".
Why similar: Perma Death 16.4%, Party-Based RPG 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #15 Warlock: Age of Entropy
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elephant Door
Windows
A power-hungry warlock descends fifteen floors to unearth a malevolent energy sealed deep in a dungeon. He'll have to use items sparingly, spells tactically, and even recruit the help of forgotten gods to get there in this brutally difficult traditional roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Perma Death 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #16 Rogue Titan
86% 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 26.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Perma Death 11.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #17 Undermoon
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: momorangePub: Gamingdove
Windows
UnderMoon is a dark fantasy turn-based tactical roguelike RPG. Awaken in a strange moonlit town, build your hero, and climb a shifting tower. Read enemy intent, combine weapons, magic, summons, and elemental reactions, defeat deadly bosses, and uncover why everyone was brought to this world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
- #18 Pathos
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrary Games
Windows
Pathos is a turn-based fantasy adventure inspired by retro dungeon crawlers. Experience deep, emergent gameplay with modern graphics, sound and a touch-first interface. Extensively customise your character and embark on epic procedurally generated campaigns.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.5%, Perma Death 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #19 Dungeons of Delveria
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Delveria Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where you can shape the dungeon to your advantage. Discover terrain powers which help you to fight your enemies more efficiently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28% ★, Perma Death 14.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #20 Giant's Steps
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slate GamesPub: DOSMan Publishing
Windows
Survive and escape a decaying post-apocalyptic vault by uncovering its secrets and venturing deeper, in this turn-based rogue-like! Descend to grow stronger, find awesome gear and defeat terrifying mutants, post-human cultists and strange unearthly beings! Step into the VOID!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.7% ★, Perma Death 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Roguelike 8.7%, Post-apocalyptic 7.8%
- #21 Babel of Ystilia
83% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.5%, Perma Death 13.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #22 Ad Iterum
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gabriel MaldonadoPub: Krapao
Windows · Mac
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: Traditional Roguelike 21.1% ★, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #23 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 33.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Roguelike 10.6%, Perma Death 8.7%
- #24 Undergeon's Pilgrims
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Adei Devind
Windows
Undergeon's Pilgrims is a fantasy roguelite game with rpg elements. Create group of adventurers, the Pilgrims. Accumulate treasure, face off perils and go down the Undergeon for glory !
Why similar: Perma Death 18%, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #25 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.8% ★, Perma Death 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #26 Rift Wizard 3
78% matchVery Positive89% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #27 Dawn of the Mexica
80% matchPositive84% of 32 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 24.2% ★, Perma Death 13.2%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #28 Rogue Tithe
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A traditional turn-based roguelike of tempo and uncertainty. Roll an adventurer blind, outpace enemies to act twice, sneak past what you cannot fight, and descend twelve floors for the Barrow Relic. Death keeps what you carry, but the crows will fly your gold home for a fee.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Perma Death 12.2%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #29 Dose Response
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Jumping
Windows · Linux
Dose Response is a roguelike game where you play an addict. Avoid the dangers threatening your mind and body while desperately looking for the next fix.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Perma Death 18.7%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #30 Kramora's Shadow
79% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 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 30.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, Perma Death 11%, Grid-Based Movement 7.8%
- #31 GnollHack
77% matchVery Positive87% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Roguelike 11.5%, Perma Death 10.8%, RPG 8.2%
- #32 Rogue’s Dark Descent
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knighthawq
Windows
Rogue’s Dark Descent is a traditional roguelike about exploring a dangerous, procedurally generated wilderness and the forgotten places beneath it. Fight, explore, meet survivors, uncover lost history, find powerful artifacts, and see how long your story lasts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.2% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #33 Alchemist's Alcove
76% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Nefarious Brew Games
Windows
Alchemist's Alcove is an Open World Traditional Roguelike where you craft unique spells and tools using the remains of your fallen enemies. Fight, Craft, Discover, and Die as you trudge forth through ancient lands and warring factions!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Roguelike 10.8%, Difficult 8.9%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #34 Sword of Fargoal
76% matchPositive88% of 26 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 31.2% ★, Perma Death 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Roguelike 9.2%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #35 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlyLuck Games
Windows
Descend beneath the rain-soaked town of Desolation in a turn-based, grid-based dungeon crawler remastered from the Xbox Live Indie Games era. Fight monsters, gather loot, build your adventurer, survive the Wheel of Fate, and uncover why the town profits from doomed adventurers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #36 Liege of the Labyrinth
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: CV33 Games, LLC
Windows
Can you guide your party through all 20 floors of The Labyrinth and defeat its Liege in this turn-based roguelike RPG? As their Guardian, the party will be counting on your to plan ahead and work around unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #37 Legacybound
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pedro Sgobin
Windows
Legacybound is a traditional roguelike RPG with turn-based combat where your death becomes a legacy for future heroes. Choose your class and combine powerful items and tomes to create countless unique builds as you explore a procedurally generated world filled with danger.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.2% ★, Perma Death 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #38 The Ranger: A Skyhopper Tale
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: From Chris
Windows
Hunt down and kill twisted woodland creatures in this roguelite focused purely on the tactical side of combat. No gear, no min-maxing, just you and a ton of enemies. Each boss you defeat earns you an ability sapped from them.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #39 Rogue
73% matchVery Positive95% of 514 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
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 34.4% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #40 冥河旅人(Duat Wayfarer)
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWind
Windows
Become an ancient Egyptian jeweler in this smart strategy game! Traverse Duat’s 12 perilous underworld gates to uncover a long-buried divine conspiracy. Mix ray mechanics & Roguelike gameplay, craft a unique style with enchanted bookmarks, gems & relics. Prove mortal ingenuity topples divine thrones
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34% ★, Perma Death 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #41 Asterogue
71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.3% ★, Perma Death 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #42 Nascentiar
72% 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 36.8% ★, Perma Death 20.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, RPG 8.2%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #43 Dungeon of Rikka
73% 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 26.2% ★, Perma Death 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #44 Blood & Chaos
71% matchNo user reviews2027
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 28.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, Perma Death 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #45 Xenomarine
72% matchVery Positive84% of 64 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 45.7% ★, Roguelike 15%, Perma Death 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #46 Descent from Arkov's Tower
70% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #47 Gum Flesh
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.7% ★, Perma Death 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #48 Path of Achra
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,269 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 26.2% ★, Perma Death 17.1%, Roguelike 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #49 Amulet of Iovar
70% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, RPG 7.4%
- #50 Absorber: Absorb Adapt Survive
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Martin Edmaier
Windows · Mac
Hijack enemy processes. Steal their kits. A tactical roguelike on a 7×7 grid where every enemy is carrying something you can take lifesteal, defense, entire ability kits. Build from 250+ programs. The system adapts to hunt you. Permadeath. No negotiations.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.8%, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #51 Approaching Infinity
67% matchVery Positive94% of 745 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 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 26.3% ★, Perma Death 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #52 Conqueror Of Time
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ken LoudonPub: PIE Studios
Windows
Conqueror Of Time is a traditional dungeon crawl rogue game with a time travel theme. Choose a character from different time periods and fight your way through dungeons using various items from different times and spaces. Use time travel abilities to fight alongside your past or future self.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 22.1% ★, Perma Death 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%
- #53 Dungeon Sookuma
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 플랜츠게임
Windows
Combine 14 Sookuma lineages with 19 classes and descend into an ever-changing dream dungeon. Identify strange items, bargain with 19 gods, steal the Dream Core, and fight your way back out in a traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.6% ★, Perma Death 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 9.1%, RPG 6.9%
- #54 HexCrawler
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biurk
Windows · Linux
Lead a party of three heroes through brutal turn-based tactical battles on a hexagonal grid. Build powerful synergies, adapt to unpredictable encounters, and survive deadly procedurally generated dungeons where every decision matters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.4% ★, Perma Death 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #55 Vulture for NetHack
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Perma Death 9.8%, RPG 8.3%
- #56 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,206 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 28.9% ★, Perma Death 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #57 Queen of Tactics
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alleycats Hill Studio
Windows
Queen of Tactics is hexagonal grid turn-based tactical RPG. Manage four elements and use objects to follow journey to find the prince!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Grid-Based Movement 16.3%, Perma Death 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #58 Labyrinth Trailblazer
65% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Chris D
Windows
Turn-based Dungeon Crawler Rogue-like with strategic combat. Navigate through a randomly generated labyrinth and encounter a variety of enemies and events. Build your party with different skills and equipments to defeat strong enemies and to conquer the dungeon.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 16%, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #59 Tiles of the Nadirat
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiles of the Nadirat Team
Windows
A traditional roguelike experience with many unique twists awaits you. Tiles makes you stronger, collect permanent stats on procedurally generated map. Trigger movement pattern combo of items to get even stronger. Guess in riddles what the Nadirat is all about.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.6% ★, Perma Death 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #60 Dragonwake
65% match8 user reviews67% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
A solo old-school D&D-inspired ASCII roguelike set in Valoria, with race and class, spells, quests, dangerous dungeon crawls, and a primordial dragon stirring.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.8% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 8.5%, Difficult 6.9%