Games Like The Darkness Below

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 21.9%, Grid-Based Movement 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, Old School 6.7%

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 17.9%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Party-Based RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

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 30.2%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, RPG 12.6%, First-Person 8.6%, CRPG 8.4%

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 21.5%, Grid-Based Movement 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%

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 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 17%, RPG 8.1%, First-Person 6.4%

Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Old School 8.9%, RPG 8.4%, First-Person 6.8%

In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Grid-Based Movement 20.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, RPG 8.5%, Old School 8.4%

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 18.8%, CRPG 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%

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 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Grid-Based Movement 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

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 18.8%, Grid-Based Movement 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

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 19.2%, Grid-Based Movement 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, CRPG 14.8%, RPG 10.8%

Gloomgrave is a roguelike turn-based dungeon crawler where you will explore, loot, and fight your way through the ever-shifting dungeon to defeat the evil that lies below.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29%, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, RPG 10%, First-Person 9.5%

Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Old School 7.6%

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%, Grid-Based Movement 19.7%, CRPG 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, RPG 8.1%

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 21.9%, CRPG 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

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 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, Grid-Based Movement 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, RPG 7.2%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Party-Based RPG 21.5%, RPG 9%, Old School 7.2%

Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, RPG 10%, Old School 7.9%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

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 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, CRPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%

Relive the golden age of dungeon RPGs with Dungeon Antiqua 2! A retro 2D dungeon crawler bursting with SNES nostalgia. Hack, slash, and survive relentless side-view encounters! With 10 jobs and endless skill combos, forge the ultimate party and conquer the depths—if you dare!

Why similar: CRPG 36.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, RPG 19.5%, 1990's 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.

Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.6%, Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, RPG 17.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, First-Person 8%

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 29%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Grid-Based Movement 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%

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 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, RPG 6.7%

THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Grid-Based Movement 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, RPG 8.4%

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.5%, Old School 17.8%, First-Person 13.2%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 5.5%

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 23.8%, CRPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, 1990's 8%, RPG 7.6%

Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.9%, RPG 8.2%

Explore an underground labyrinth in search of mythical seeds in this 3D dungeon crawler RPG! Leaving things to chance will prove fatal🌱Explore underground labyrinths, expanding your range of actions as you go🌿Light up the path, defeat those in front of you, grow stronger, and unravel the mysteries

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 10.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%

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 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

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 31.8%, Grid-Based Movement 26.7%, RPG 10.7%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%, First-Person 6.6%

The shaft is your only escape. Explore a vast underground world and unravel the mysteries hidden in the darkness below. Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and RPGs, CRALON is an immersive first-person adventure that tests your resolve as you face the demons around you, and within.

Why similar: CRPG 36.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Old School 10.1%, RPG 8.8%, First-Person 8.1%

Dark Quest is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you command a party of heroes on an epic quest to defeat the dark sorcerer and his minions, and save the land from his dark magic.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, RPG 13%, 1990's 9.9%, Medieval 9.6%

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 31.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Old School 9.2%, RPG 8.9%

A Quest That Became Legend is a game inspired by old school RPG classics, with turn based combat and an open world environment. Set out on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, RPG 10.2%, Old School 9.4%, First-Person 6.6%

A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.

Why similar: Medieval 17.5%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, RPG 16.4%, Magic 11.1%, Fantasy 8.9%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.5%, Grid-Based Movement 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, RPG 11%, Old School 6.6%

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%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Medieval 13.8%, RPG 11.5%, Adventure 6.9%

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 27.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.8%, RPG 10.6%, 1990's 6.7%

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 28.4%, Grid-Based Movement 18.1%, RPG 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Old School 7.7%

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 30.6%, Grid-Based Movement 27.9%, RPG 12.7%, CRPG 9.9%, Old School 4.4%

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: Dungeon Crawler 36.3%, Turn-Based Combat 29%, RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Medieval 7.4%

Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.9%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.

Why similar: CRPG 27%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Lore-Rich 8.3%

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 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, CRPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%

Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.

Why similar: CRPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Old School 8.8%

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, CRPG 27.9%, Fantasy 10.2%, Old School 9.3%, Indie 9.1%

Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!

Why similar: CRPG 27.1%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, RPG 7.2%

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 36.4%, Grid-Based Movement 34.7%, RPG 14.5%, Indie 4.3%, Fantasy 3.9%

A Broken Land, shattered by the Wizards of old, the Fragments of the Old World are adrift in the Void. You must visit and restore each Fragment of the Void, only then can the World be rebuilt. However you are trapped in a crystal body, unable to act alone. Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.9%, RPG 25.1%, Grid-Based Movement 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Indie 6.6%

Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, First-Person 8.2%, RPG 8%

8-Bit Styled dungeon-crawler wherein you assemble a party from 12 Classes to brave The Depths in search of the Dragon God's Sacred Treasures!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27%, Dungeon Crawler 24%, RPG 10.3%, 1990's 8.1%, Exploration 6.8%

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 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, RPG 12.6%, CRPG 11.4%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: CRPG 30.8%, Party-Based RPG 22.4%, Old School 9.8%, Exploration 9.6%, RPG 8.1%

A dungeon crawl RPG set in an otherworldly realm beneath an old school building. Explore again and again, restore your base, and find your way back to everyday life.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 50.1%, RPG 25.2%, 1990's 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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: Dungeon Crawler 41.7%, RPG 36.8%, Indie 13.1%, Colorful 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%

An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.

Why similar: Exploration 17.8%, First-Person 15.6%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Medieval 12.7%, Adventure 12.5%

Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. 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. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Why similar: CRPG 20.8%, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, RPG 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

Why similar: CRPG 37.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, RPG 8.8%, Exploration 6.7%

Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Grid-Based Movement 21.4%, CRPG 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 9.1%