- #1 Dungeonmans
97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,227 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 56.4% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%, Turn-Based 8.4%, Loot 4.8%
- #2 Rogue
96% matchVery Positive95% of 501 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 36.8% ★, Perma Death 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Loot 9.3%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #3 MidBoss
96% matchVery Positive86% of 275 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56% ★, Roguelike 8.4%, Turn-Based 8.1%, Dungeon Crawler 6%, Perma Death 4.9%
- #4 Haque
94% matchVery Positive86% of 165 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.6% ★, Roguelike 25%, Strategy 12.7%, RPG 12.1%, Indie 2.6%
- #5 Hack, Slash, Loot
95% matchMixed52% of 754 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 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 68% ★, Roguelike 11%, Perma Death 4.2%, Turn-Based 3.8%, Hack and Slash 3.4%
- #6 Zorbus
94% matchVery Positive90% of 371 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Perma Death 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.1%
- #7 Rift Wizard
92% matchVery Positive92% of 1,056 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 20.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Perma Death 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #8 Kramora's Shadow
93% matchVery Positive82% of 62 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 33.2% ★, Turn-Based 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Roguelike 8%, Perma Death 7.5%
- #9 Quest of Dungeons
91% 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 33.1% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Perma Death 12.2%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #10 Pixel Dungeon
91% matchVery Positive89% of 447 reviews2015
Dev: Retronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, Roguelike 23.6%, Turn-Based 11%, RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #11 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
90% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Loot 10.9%, Perma Death 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%
- #12 Card Quest
89% matchVery Positive86% of 376 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Turn-Based 19.4%, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Strategy 7.7%
- #13 Rogue Fable IV
88% matchVery Positive94% of 231 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 40.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Perma Death 13.7%, Roguelike 9.4%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #14 The Slormancer
86% matchVery Positive81% of 7,331 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Loot 31%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Fantasy 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #15 Tales of Maj'Eyal
87% matchVery Positive95% of 7,360 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.0 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 35.4% ★, Turn-Based 17.3%, Perma Death 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #16 NetHack: Legacy
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.5% ★, Roguelike 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.3%, Procedural Generation 6.1%, RPG 2.6%
- #17 OneBit Adventure
86% matchVery Positive87% of 729 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 38.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Roguelike 12%, Perma Death 7.9%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #18 Path of Achra
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,200 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 19.5 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 37.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Perma Death 15.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
- #19 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,095 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 21.2 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 31% ★, Turn-Based 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Perma Death 9.9%, Loot 8.1%
- #20 Soulash
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 548 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Loot 12.9%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #21 Dungeons of Dredmor
82% matchVery Positive94% of 5,414 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 52.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Perma Death 5.8%
- #22 Into the Necrovale
81% matchVery Positive86% of 623 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Loot 23%, Roguelike 13.7%, RPG 4.9%
- #23 Rogue Wizards
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 23.8%, Loot 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #24 Cursemark
79% matchVery Positive87% of 506 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.5%, Magic 16.8%, RPG 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 5.3%
- #25 Striving for Light
79% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Perma Death 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Loot 15.7%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #26 Ampersat
80% matchVery Positive83% of 813 reviews2022
Dev: Gaterooze, Ink
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A shooty, slashy, RPG-y game mixing retro and modern sensibilities. A blend of influences from Gauntlet & Smash TV to Zelda & Angband, Ampersat is a handcrafted adventure but with appeal to Roguelite fans. Battle ASCII creatures in colorful areas & free letters to return language to the village!
Why similar: Loot 20%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #27 Dungeons of Edera
81% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, RPG 9.6%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #28 Lord of the Dark Castle
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Craze Creative StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, Roguelike 12.8%, Fantasy 7.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #29 Gloomgrave
78% matchVery Positive88% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Perma Death 16.8%, Procedural Generation 13%, Grid-Based Movement 11.6%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #30 Tower of Kalemonvo
76% matchVery Positive84% of 468 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Loot 26.4%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Fantasy 8.7%, Magic 6.8%
- #31 Pereelous
75% matchVery Positive84% of 93 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: Dungeon Crawler 29%, Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 14.7%, RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #32 Dungeons & Darkness
78% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, RPG 14.5%, Magic 14.2%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #33 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
77% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.5%, Hack and Slash 17%, Fantasy 13%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy 5.8%
- #34 Golden Krone Hotel
75% matchVery Positive95% of 334 reviews2017
Dev: Vulgat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 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 37.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.9%, Perma Death 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #35 Avencast: Rise of the Mage
77% matchMixed69% of 718 reviews2010
Dev: ClockStone
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 28.9%, Roguelike 15.1%, Magic 8.3%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #36 Emberlight
76% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Quarter Onion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Strategy 14%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, RPG 12.6%
- #37 Ghostlore
73% matchVery Positive81% of 746 reviews2023
Dev: Andrew TeoPub: AT-AT Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.
Why similar: Loot 25.4%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Fantasy 8%
- #38 The Fortress
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49.9%, Roguelike 27.8%, Adventure 8.2%, RPG 7.9%, 2D 5%
- #39 Identifile: Desktop Dungeon
70% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Gearbyte Games
Windows
Become the ultimate desktop cursor in a deeply infected operating system! Navigate folders like dungeon rooms, delete viruses, and level up with EXEs in this action-packed roguelike.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Loot 20.1%, Perma Death 16.7%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #40 Nasty Rogue
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.9%, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Magic 13.7%, Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 8%
- #41 Delver
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,849 reviews2018
Dev: Chad CuddiganPub: Priority Interrupt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, Perma Death 17%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, RPG 7.3%
- #42 Skelly Selest
73% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Perma Death 16.3%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Roguelike 14.4%
- #43 Dungelot: Shattered Lands
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 574 reviews2016
Dev: Red Winter SoftwarePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dungelot: Shattered Lands takes you on an epic roguelike dungeon-crawler adventure to defeat zombie cows, splat giant evil mushrooms, and generally get back home in one piece. Deceptively simple, ever so addictive.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35%, Loot 20.9%, Roguelike 15.6%, RPG 13.5%, Strategy 8.7%
- #44 Louma
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Roguelike 19.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Retro 5.4%
- #45 Devil Spire
70% matchVery Positive87% of 518 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, Loot 22.2%, Perma Death 19.7%, Procedural Generation 17.3%, Retro 8%
- #46 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,173 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.7%, Procedural Generation 21.7%, Roguelike 19.1%, Fantasy 11%, RPG 8%
- #47 Rift Wizard 2
67% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.9% ★, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Magic 8.9%, Roguelike 7.9%, Retro 5.8%
- #48 Crypt of the Serpent King
71% matchVery Positive83% of 309 reviews2016
Dev: Rendercode Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.6%, Procedural Generation 28.4%, RPG 19%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4.7%
- #49 Halls of Torment
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,594 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Roguelike 24.1%, Fantasy 14%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #50 DungeonUp
71% matchVery Positive80% of 515 reviews2015
Dev: Clewcat GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Roguelike 27.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #51 In Celebration of Violence
69% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.4%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Roguelike 12.6%
- #52 Caves of Qud
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,432 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.3 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 38.6% ★, Turn-Based 27.3%, Procedural Generation 18.4%, Roguelike 8.4%, RPG 3.5%
- #53 Cardinal Quest 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Randomnine Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.9% ★, Roguelike 25.5%, RPG 15%, Indie 3.6%
- #54 Thy Sword
69% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: GamePhase
Windows
Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!
Why similar: RPG 47.5%, Adventure 27%, Action 14.5%, Indie 10.9%
- #55 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,611 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 35.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #56 It Lurks Below
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,286 reviews2019
Dev: Graybeard GamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.
Why similar: Loot 43.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, RPG 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 5.2%
- #57 Slasher's Keep
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,295 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.5%, Hack and Slash 16%, Loot 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #58 Dungeon Mori
65% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: FilthyDrawingsPub: Updog Software
Windows
Explore Dungeons, find loot, customize your character and face monsters! A Dungeon Crawling adventure featuring a choice based exploration and visual character customization!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53.8%, RPG 13.4%, Fantasy 10%, 2D 6.8%, Magic 6.3%
- #59 Overture
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Loot 19.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Hack and Slash 10%, RPG 8.5%