- #1 Caves of Qud
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,678 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.5 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 24% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Open World 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly deep, open-world traditional roguelike experience with rich lore and complex tactical turn-based combat.
- #2 Stoneshard
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,730 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Turn-Based 16.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Survival 10%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the gritty, medieval open-world survival and tactical turn-based RPG mechanics focused on detailed character management.
- #3 Soulash 2
96% matchVery Positive85% of 2,438 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.4% ★, Procedural Generation 15.4%, Open World 13.5%, Survival 8.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a massive sandbox open-world with deep RPG systems and turn-based roguelike mechanics where you can shape the world.
- #4 Tales of Maj'Eyal
95% matchVery Positive94% of 7,468 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 38.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical turn-based combat and deep dungeon crawling within a fantasy world rich with lore and character builds.
- #5 Elin
94% matchVery Positive93% of 9,240 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.5% ★, Open World 12.6%, Roguelike 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers an expansive open-world sandbox RPG experience with roguelike elements, crafting, and living faction interactions.
- #6 UnReal World
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,386 reviews2016
Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.8% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Open World 12.5%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Roguelike 11%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the immersive open-world survival and sandbox simulation elements found in exploring the wilder aspects of Trithius.
- #7 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,617 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.4% ★, CRPG 13.1%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Roguelike 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world traditional roguelike that combines deep RPG elements, quests, and tactical dungeon exploration.
- #8 NEO Scavenger
92% matchVery Positive90% of 5,426 reviews2014
Dev: Blue Bottle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Survival 21.8%, Roguelike 15.5%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Difficult 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on gritty survival and turn-based tactical combat in an unforgiving, open-world environment.
- #9 Dungeons of Dredmor
91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,443 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 55.3% ★, Roguelike 15.6%, Turn-Based 12%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, RPG 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a traditional roguelike dungeon-crawler experience with deep skill customization and whimsical tactical combat.
- #10 Path of Achra
89% 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 38% ★, Roguelike 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense tactical turn-based combat and deep character build customization reminiscent of high-level roguelike progression.
- #11 Wayward
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,370 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.2% ★, Survival 12.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Open World 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep open-world survival, crafting, and sandbox roguelike mechanics in a hostile environment.
- #12 Tangledeep
90% matchVery Positive82% of 1,486 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional roguelike mechanics and mystery dungeon exploration with charming pixel art and tactical turn-based combat.
- #13 UnderRail
89% matchVery Positive86% of 7,264 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.8%, CRPG 24.1%, RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Open World 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, tactical turn-based RPG experience set in a vast, atmospheric underground open world.
- #14 Rift Wizard
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,065 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 26.2% ★, Turn-Based 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes heavy tactical combat, complex spell customization, and challenging traditional roguelike dungeon crawling.
- #15 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
87% 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 34.4% ★, Turn-Based 13%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Roguelike 9.3%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a streamlined yet deeply strategic traditional roguelike dungeon crawler experience.
- #16 Cogmind
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,013 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 41.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.2% ★, Turn-Based 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%, Roguelike 8.4%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, it shares the meticulous tactical depth, procedurally generated environments, and detailed simulation of traditional roguelikes.
- #17 Terra Randoma
86% matchVery Positive89% of 167 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Open World 11.1%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a procedural open-world traditional roguelike experience with survival elements and tactical turn-based battles.
- #18 Zorbus
84% matchVery Positive91% of 380 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical AI, open environments, and classic fantasy RPG character development.
- #19 Soulash
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 548 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.2 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 35.4% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, Open World 10.4%, Roguelike 9.6%, Difficult 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark fantasy roguelike RPG experience where you can conquer the world as a villain through tactical combat.
- #20 Approaching Infinity
82% 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 42.8% ★, Open World 14%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelike 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vast open-world roguelike exploration game featuring deep tactical systems and endless replayability.
- #21 Low Magic Age
84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,533 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, CRPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical turn-based combat and open-world party management heavily inspired by classic tabletop rulesets.
- #22 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
83% matchVery Positive86% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 12.1 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 32.1% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Open World 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on traditional roguelike gameplay with deckbuilding elements and deep dungeon exploration.
- #23 Of Blades & Tails
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 412 reviews2023
Dev: Felix LaukelPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Open World 14.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Survival 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based tactical combat with open-world exploration in a charming fantasy animal setting.
- #24 Rogue Fable III
81% matchVery Positive93% of 747 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 66% ★, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based 5.8%, Dungeon Crawler 4.8%, Procedural Generation 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a bite-sized traditional roguelike experience focusing strictly on tactical positioning and dungeon crawling.
- #25 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
80% matchVery Positive87% of 549 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows · Linux
The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56% ★, Roguelike 15.7%, Survival 13.1%, RPG 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: An immensely deep open-world survival roguelike with unparalleled simulation and crafting depth.
- #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 51% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, RPG 5%
- #27 Sproggiwood
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 595 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.4% ★, Turn-Based 23.8%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features charming roguelike tactical dungeon crawling with distinct character classes and light town building.
- #28 Golden Krone Hotel
79% matchVery Positive95% of 337 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 37.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Roguelike 9.1%, Difficult 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced traditional roguelike with gothic horror themes and unique line-of-sight mechanics.
- #29 Death Road to Canada
78% matchVery Positive93% of 10,537 reviews2016
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!
Why similar: Roguelike 28%, Survival 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Difficult 15.9%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes random generation, resource management, and tactical survival encounters in a chaotic journey.
- #30 HyperRogue
79% matchVery Positive96% of 497 reviews2015
Dev: Zeno Rogue
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Time moves when you move in a truly non-Euclidean world
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42% ★, Procedural Generation 19.9%, Open World 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Fantasy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Explores non-Euclidean geometry through tactical turn-based traditional roguelike exploration.
- #31 Rogue Fable IV
77% 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 39.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #32 THYSIASTERY
77% matchVery Positive81% of 356 reviews2026
Dev: DIRGA
Windows · Linux
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: Turn-Based 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #33 Rogue
76% 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 48.9% ★, Roguelike 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Fantasy 3.3%
- #34 Moonring
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,467 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.1% ★, Open World 15.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, RPG 8%
- #35 Deadzoned
72% 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 45.6% ★, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #36 Xenomarine
75% 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 63.8% ★, Roguelike 17%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Turn-Based 6%, RPG 2.5%
- #37 Mirklurk: Every Step Matters
71% matchVery Positive96% of 158 reviews2026
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
You've been exiled to The Mirk - an unforgiving swampland where every step could be your last. You must constantly make choices: what paths to take, which tree to shelter under, what beasts to engage or avoid, what items to bring into the darkness of dungeons, and what treasures to leave behind.
Why similar: Roguelike 17.3%, Open World 16.9%, Survival 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Procedural Generation 13.6%
- #38 AntharioN
76% matchMixed69% of 191 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: Turn-Based 24.6%, CRPG 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Open World 12.2%, RPG 10.7%
- #39 The Adventurers
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 155 reviews2026
Dev: Eternal Vigilance Entertainment
Windows
The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Lead your party of heroes in an open world filled with random events that affect your story. Survive a high fantasy landscape where your epic saga is waiting to be written.
Why similar: Open World 31.8%, Roguelike 24%, RPG 11.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Simulation 8.9%
- #40 Terminus: Zombie Survivors
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,509 reviews2024
Dev: Longplay Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
Why similar: Roguelike 20.5%, Open World 19.9%, Survival 19.8%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #41 Aethermancer
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,722 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 14.2%
- #42 Robothorium
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 375 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, RPG 9.7%
- #43 Ultimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos
75% matchMixed49% of 510 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas BiskupPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the sequel of the traditional roguelike dungeon-crawling classic. Enjoy unlimited replayability through endless procedurally generated dungeons, countless monsters, grafting, crafting and a vast amount of skill trees. Journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.3% ★, CRPG 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #44 Balrum
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 810 reviews2016
Dev: Balcony Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.3%, CRPG 19.9%, Open World 17.3%, Survival 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #45 Urtuk: The Desolation
71% matchVery Positive88% of 2,546 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.2%, Turn-Based 23.9%, Difficult 23%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Fantasy 5%
- #46 Kramora's Shadow
73% 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 41.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #47 Breachway
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,524 reviews2024
Dev: Edgeflow StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore the galaxy in this deckbuilding, sci-fi roguelike where ship upgrades and crew management are key to your survival. Optimize resource generation, engage in intense turn-based battles, and take on ever-growing threats as you seek out The Signal.
Why similar: Turn-Based 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 12.8%
- #48 Fabled Lands
70% matchVery Positive80% of 542 reviews2022
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.
Why similar: CRPG 31.4%, Open World 25.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, RPG 8.2%
- #49 Super Fantasy Kingdom
66% matchVery Positive87% of 6,015 reviews2025
Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%
- #50 Quest of Dungeons
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 737 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 33.3% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Procedural Generation 9%, Difficult 8.8%
- #51 The Iron Oath
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 926 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.5%, CRPG 22.9%, Open World 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 7.2%
- #52 Dungeonmans
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,234 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 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 65.9% ★, Roguelike 18.8%, Turn-Based 8.4%, Dungeon Crawler 3.4%, RPG 2.7%
- #53 Hack, Slash, Loot
73% matchMixed52% of 755 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 71.6% ★, Roguelike 14.7%, Turn-Based 3.5%, RPG 2.6%, Difficult 2.4%
- #54 Time Break Chronicles
68% matchVery Positive90% of 315 reviews2020
Dev: Warrior General Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 26.7%, Roguelike 23.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, RPG 8.3%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #55 Veterum
65% matchVery Positive86% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows · Linux
Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 29.1%, Difficult 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Open World 15.2%, RPG 9.8%
- #56 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,555 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Open World 34.1%, Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, CRPG 21.5%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #57 Monomyth
65% matchVery Positive92% of 640 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 45.2%, Open World 33.1%, RPG 10.4%, Fantasy 6.4%, Indie 3%
- #58 Vagabond
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: Pierre Vigier
Windows · Linux
Explore procedurally generated living worlds in this 2D sandbox RPG. Meet hundreds of characters in cities, complete quests, craft powerful items, buy and furnish your home or fight monsters in dungeons.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 22.7%, CRPG 22.7%, Open World 21.4%, Survival 8.4%, RPG 7.5%
- #59 Escape The Mad Empire
65% matchVery Positive88% of 433 reviews2025
Dev: XperimentalZ Games
Windows
Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Overcome the challenges as a band of heroes, and preserve their lives and sanity by managing resources and growing your base. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?
Why similar: CRPG 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Survival 13%
- #60 Jupiter Hell Classic
64% 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 47.7% ★, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%