- #1 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
97% matchMixed69% of 629 reviews2017
Dev: Cleveland Mark BlakemorePub: Golden Era Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Grid-Based Movement 22.7%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, RPG 10.9%, CRPG 8.1%
- #2 Aeon of Sands - The Trail
96% matchVery Positive87% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Two Bits Kid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aeon of Sands – The Trail is a roleplaying game set in a post-apocalyptic desert world. It combines real-time exploration gameplay with classic gamebooks where you create your very own non-linear story adventure.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, CRPG 15.8%, RPG 9.7%
- #3 Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
96% matchVery Positive94% of 302 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, CRPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #4 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 553 reviews2020
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.
Why similar: CRPG 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Grid-Based Movement 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #5 Archaelund
94% matchVery Positive84% of 389 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, CRPG 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, RPG 8%
- #6 Elminage Gothic
94% matchMixed68% of 204 reviews2014
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist!
Why similar: CRPG 20.4%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #7 Wizardry 8
93% matchVery Positive90% of 1,186 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, CRPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, RPG 12%
- #8 Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 283 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required)HARD DISK supported11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!)Weaponry, Physical and Academia SkillsSix Spellbooks, 462 CombinationsNon-Player CharactersAn arsenal of over 400 researched itemsVaried Fighting ModesPrimary and Secondary AttackContinuous JourneyUnlimited...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, RPG 13.4%, CRPG 12.4%
- #9 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
91% matchVery Positive82% of 271 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 12.4%, CRPG 11.4%
- #10 The Quest
91% matchVery Positive86% of 531 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, RPG 13.1%, First-Person 8.9%, CRPG 8.2%
- #11 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
89% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.
Why similar: CRPG 21.3%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%
- #12 Swords and Sorcery - Underworld - Definitive Edition
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 112 reviews2015
Dev: OlderBytes
Windows
Swords and Sorcery - Underworld is a party-based, first person view role-playing game with turn-based combat and a square grid 3D environment. The art was made by a professional comics illustrator.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, CRPG 17%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #13 StarCrawlers
89% matchVery Positive84% of 896 reviews2017
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, CRPG 19.7%, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, RPG 10.8%
- #14 Nox Archaist
88% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: 6502 Workshop
Windows · Mac
An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.
Why similar: CRPG 31.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Old School 9.1%, RPG 8.8%
- #15 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 350 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, RPG 8%, First-Person 6.4%
- #16 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
86% matchVery Positive94% of 435 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: CRPG 28.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #17 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.1%, CRPG 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 15.5%, RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #18 Zavix Tower
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, CRPG 14.4%, RPG 10.3%
- #19 Ruzar - The Life Stone
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 140 reviews2015
Dev: Hammer Glass Studio Inc.
Windows
Ruzar - The Life Stone is a dungeon crawler RPG game in which you play an adventurer who needs to discover the powerful Life Stone. Do you have the skills to survive in the deadliest dungeons of the Mountain of Ruz and recover the legendary artefact?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34%, Dungeon Crawler 32.5%, RPG 15.4%, First-Person 8.5%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #20 Vaporum: Lockdown
82% matchVery Positive85% of 305 reviews2020
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Grid-Based Movement 28.5%, RPG 12.8%, CRPG 10.6%, Indie 4.5%
- #21 AntharioN
83% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: CRPG 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #22 Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor
81% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.
Why similar: CRPG 26.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.9%, RPG 8.1%
- #23 Wizardry Variants Daphne
79% matchMixed56% of 3,310 reviews2025
Dev: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Why similar: CRPG 23.9%, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, RPG 8.2%, First-Person 5.8%
- #24 Avadon 2: The Corruption
82% matchVery Positive81% of 207 reviews2013
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Grid-Based Movement 20%, RPG 17%, CRPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #25 Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
81% matchMixed66% of 163 reviews2015
Dev: Hydro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon is a modern real-time dungeon crawling RPG. Immerse yourself in a fantastic adventure in the lands of Pohe Fakesys and investigate the cause of the returning chaos and darkness.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.2%, Grid-Based Movement 35%, RPG 14.4%, Indie 4.4%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #26 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: CRPG 26.7%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Old School 7.5%
- #27 Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown
80% matchVery Positive97% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Adam HaasePub: Quixotic Software
Windows
A retro-CRPG for the TI-99/4a home computer, also playable in modern Windows.
Why similar: CRPG 33.2%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Old School 10.2%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #28 Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer
78% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Witchgrove Games
Windows
Experience the classic feel of adventuring in Chronicles of Vaeltaja, a deep grid-based 1st person dungeon crawler role-playing game set in the kingdom of Twin Falls, a lush and colourful fantasy world full of quests, dungeons and secrets.
Why similar: CRPG 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #29 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
77% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.
Why similar: CRPG 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, RPG 8.6%
- #30 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
79% matchVery Positive90% of 323 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Why similar: CRPG 32%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, RPG 15.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #31 Dverghold
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kvltgames/Team SorgarnPub: AIP
Windows
When the Dwarves of Dverghold awakened something ancient beneath the isle of Rekestt, King Sterren sent word across the Shattered Sea: brave the haunted depths, or let the darkness rise. Oldschool dungeon crawler with turn-based combat and atmospheric soundtrack by Dungeon Synth artist Splendorius.
Why similar: CRPG 20.3%, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #32 Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower
74% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, RPG 7.1%
- #33 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,288 reviews2019
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.
Why similar: RPG 29%, Party-Based RPG 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, CRPG 15.6%, First-Person 5.6%
- #34 Siege of Avalon: Anthology
75% matchVery Positive88% of 282 reviews2021
Dev: Digital TomePub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Siege of Avalon is an isometric story-driven fantasy-RPG. The Citadel of Avalon is all that remains of the once-mighty seven kingdoms. The invaders have surrounded Avalon and the depleted garrison is bracing for the final assault. Now is the time for the birth of a legend.
Why similar: CRPG 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Medieval 11.7%, RPG 10.3%
- #35 The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost
76% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2016
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.8%, Dungeon Crawler 26%, RPG 17%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, First-Person 8%
- #36 Inferno - Beyond the 7th Circle
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2021
Dev: 68k Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 23.9%, CRPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, 1990's 8%, RPG 7.5%
- #37 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,148 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.
Why similar: CRPG 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, RPG 6.4%, Old School 6%
- #38 Vaporum
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,042 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Why similar: CRPG 26%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Grid-Based Movement 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, RPG 6.7%
- #39 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
73% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, Grid-Based Movement 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, CRPG 11.4%, RPG 10.9%
- #40 Underkeep
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Explore a dangerous fantasy world in this role-playing dungeon crawler with tactical, turn-based combat. Assemble a party of adventurers, upgrade your gear and descend into the depths of the Underkeep to uncover what lies hidden below.
Why similar: CRPG 18.9%, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #41 Dungeon Rats
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 701 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A turn-based, party-based RPG set in the Age of Decadence world and focused on squad level tactical combat. Fight your way out of prison mine or die trying.
Why similar: CRPG 29%, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 6.6%
- #42 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
71% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: CRPG 21.8%, Grid-Based Movement 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Old School 6.7%
- #43 Crossing The Sands
71% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
Crossing The Sands is a first-person dungeon crawler RPG with turn-based combat and grid-based movement. Explore the vast desert and discover what mysterious forces are behind growing attacks on the Human settlement.
Why similar: CRPG 17.8%, Grid-Based Movement 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
- #44 Monsters of Mican
70% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Blankitt Productions LLC
Windows
A whimsical party-based first person turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Discover the origin of Monsters in Mican as you explore unique handcrafted dungeons, battle hundreds of diverse monsters, learn dozens of spells, and find tons of secrets and loot!
Why similar: CRPG 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, RPG 6.3%
- #45 Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees
70% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Grid-Based Movement 8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #46 Brány Skeldalu
69% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows · Linux
Gates of Skeldal is a cult classic Czech dungeon crawler from 1998. On the mythical island of Rovenland, a party of adventurers sets out to stop five rogue mages from the tower of Skeldal. Enjoy turn-based combat, powerful magic, and tricky puzzles in this legendary RPG!
Why similar: CRPG 27.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Grid-Based Movement 13.7%, RPG 10.9%, Lore-Rich 6.7%
- #47 7 Mages
72% matchMixed64% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: Napoleon Games, s.r.o.Pub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The epic RPG 7 Mages in the tradition of the greatest classics of the genre takes you around the magical island of Roven.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.7%, Grid-Based Movement 28.7%, RPG 25.4%, First-Person 10.2%
- #48 Avadon 3: The Warborn
71% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: CRPG 28.3%, Grid-Based Movement 18.2%, RPG 16%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Old School 7.6%
- #49 Dawnsbury Days
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 865 reviews2024
Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
Windows
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Why similar: CRPG 30.7%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Grid-Based Movement 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, RPG 8.9%
- #50 Bloodrust
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Signal Spike Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bloodrust is a minimalist, old-school first-person dungeon crawler. Lead a party of four Ferric Wardens into the Ashwoods to clear the Blood Rust; a curse that spreads through metal and turns the world wrong.
Why similar: CRPG 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 4.6%
- #51 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
70% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: CRPG 26.5%, RPG 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Old School 9.3%
- #52 Mystic Land: The Search for Maphaldo
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MegaVision Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
An old-school RPG inspired by Wizardry 7, Might and Magic and Eye of the Beholder series. 2d grid-based movement, strategic turn-based combat and lots of places to visit and puzzles to solve.
Why similar: CRPG 25%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, RPG 7.7%, 1990's 6.3%
- #53 Labyrinth of Aetheria
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jimineko Games
Windows
A grid-based 3D dungeon RPG inspired by classic titles of the 1980s and 1990s, such as Wizardry and Might & Magic. Experience classic dungeon crawler elements, including tense turn-based battles, trapped treasure chests, and the discovery of rare equipment.
Why similar: CRPG 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #54 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
65% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Crystal Spider Games
Windows
Join three hungry Kobolds (and several Trenchcoats) in a hand-drawn, classical dungeon-crawling adventure to be Great Heroes - but mostly to find Shiny Things and Eat Good Food!
Why similar: CRPG 21.9%, Grid-Based Movement 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #55 Dragon Wars
69% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
From the designer's of Bard's Tale comes a story-telling RPG with over 60 monsters, 65 spells and hours of exploration and turn-based combat where your decisions matter.
Why similar: CRPG 19.9%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, RPG 6.6%
- #56 Realms and Ruins: Abencor
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonedude Games Studios
Windows
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. Realms & Ruins takes inspiration from games like Wizardry and Might & Magic and other cRPG's of the 90's.
Why similar: CRPG 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, RPG 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 7.2%, First-Person 6.4%
- #57 Jettatura
67% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Nick BakerPub: Kyoto Cybernetics
Windows · Linux
Jettatura is a challenging first-person dungeon-crawler (DRPG) with round-based combat. Form a band of up to six mercenaries to scout the subterrene world to reclaim a stolen ancient artifact from the surreptitious death-cult that pilfered it!
Why similar: CRPG 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.8%, Old School 7.4%
- #58 Legend of Grimrock 2
68% matchVery Positive91% of 3,983 reviews2014
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.5%, Grid-Based Movement 27.1%, RPG 10.8%, Party-Based RPG 10%, First-Person 6.6%
- #59 Crypts Of Carith
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EverMoore Studios
Windows
Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the dangerous Crypts of Carith. Explore sewers, forgotten cellars, and ancient tombs, battle deadly creatures, and uncover powerful loot in this classic party-based dungeon crawling RPG built on a familiar D20 system.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 17.8%, CRPG 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%