- #1 Legend of Grimrock
97% matchVery Positive93% of 6,723 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.6%, Grid-Based Movement 21.7%, Real-Time 13.9% ★, RPG 9.4%, Old School 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern grid-based dungeon crawler that revitalized the genre with its polished mechanics and intricate puzzles.
- #2 Legend of Grimrock 2
96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,070 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 33.3%, Grid-Based Movement 29.2%, RPG 10.6%, First-Person 7%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It expands upon the original with more diverse environments and deeper, more complex puzzle design.
- #3 Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 431 reviews2016
Dev: Monkey Stories
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Heroes of the Monkey Tavern is a first-person dungeon-crawling game designed as an introduction to the genre : simplified rules, balanced puzzles and challenges. An independent project developed solo.
Why similar: Real-Time 31.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, RPG 5.6%, First-Person 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the tight, claustrophobic feel of classic dungeon crawlers with a focus on exploration and combat.
- #4 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 580 reviews2020
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.6 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: Dungeon Crawler 27.1%, Grid-Based Movement 22.4%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-production value grid-based crawler that features excellent turn-based combat and engaging environmental puzzles.
- #5 The Quest
94% matchVery Positive86% of 538 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 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 31.6%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, RPG 11.8%, First-Person 8.8%, Retro 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive open-world grid-based experience with deep RPG mechanics and a classic fantasy aesthetic.
- #6 Vaporum
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,064 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Real-Time 24.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 15.9%, Action RPG 7.3%, Fantasy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed dungeon crawler that shares the exact grid-based movement and real-time combat mechanics found in The Keep.
- #7 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 361 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 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 21.8%, Real-Time 18.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, RPG 6.4%, Old School 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features real-time combat and grid-based movement that feel very similar to the core loop of The Keep.
- #8 Vaporum: Lockdown
92% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2020
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 25.1%, Grid-Based Movement 24%, Real-Time 16.6% ★, RPG 9.8%, Old School 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This prequel expands on the mechanics of the original with more complex puzzles and a more refined combat system.
- #9 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
91% matchVery Positive84% of 677 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.6%, Grid-Based Movement 22.2%, Old School 12.6%, RPG 8.3%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines grid-based movement with tactical, party-based combat that rewards strategic planning.
- #10 Might & Magic X - Legacy
91% matchMixed66% of 3,422 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...
Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 15.5%, Old School 14.2%, Fantasy 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of the classic Might & Magic formula that perfectly captures the feel of grid-based party exploration.
- #11 Stonekeep
89% matchVery Positive93% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stonekeep is a first-person full-screen role-playing game. Immerse yourself as you journey through a detailed fantasy world of faeries, goblins, a giant dragon and undead skeletons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30%, Real-Time 24% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, RPG 13.8%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s dungeon crawler that shares the same atmospheric DNA as The Keep.
- #12 The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost
90% matchMixed59% of 130 reviews2016
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 29.8%, RPG 18.3%, First-Person 9.3%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving within a classic fantasy dungeon setting.
- #13 Monomyth
86% matchVery Positive92% of 632 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 32.2%, Old School 19.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, First-Person 10.2%, RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that modernizes the grid-based dungeon crawler experience with interactive environments.
- #14 Ruzar - The Life Stone
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 142 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 33.9%, Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 9%, First-Person 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to the classic dungeon crawler genre with a strong focus on survival and resource management.
- #15 Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
88% matchMixed65% of 167 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 34.8%, Grid-Based Movement 34.7%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 5.3%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features the classic grid-based movement and real-time combat loop synonymous with the genre.
- #16 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
86% matchVery Positive83% of 63 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: Grid-Based Movement 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Old School 13.3%, RPG 6.9%, Exploration 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie take on the grid-based genre with a strong focus on story and character development.
- #17 Tower of Mask
84% matchVery Positive96% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: Papertip Studio
Windows
Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Real-Time 13.2% ★, Action RPG 8.5%, Retro 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines grid-based movement with survival-horror elements for a tense dungeon crawling experience.
- #18 Dungeons & Darkness
87% 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: Real-Time 27.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, RPG 14.4%, Magic 7.4%, Action RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented take on the grid-based dungeon crawler with a focus on magic.
- #19 Gloomgrave
84% matchVery Positive87% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.9%, First-Person 10.7%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled dungeon crawler that blends classic movement with modern roguelike elements.
- #20 Delver
83% matchVery Positive88% of 2,852 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 42.7%, First-Person 14.7%, RPG 13.8%, Retro 6.6%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and randomized loot in a retro-pixel art style.
- #21 FIGHT KNIGHT
81% matchVery Positive92% of 1,711 reviews2021
Dev: Team Sorcerobe
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
FIGHT KNIGHT is a first-person dungeon-brawler! Grid-based dungeon crawling meets action-packed real time enemy encounters. Fight your way through puzzles and enemies to save those trapped in the Tower's eternal night!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 33.9%, First-Person 10.4%, Retro 9.9%, RPG 9.6%, Action RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, first-person dungeon crawler that replaces traditional magic with fast-paced fisticuffs.
- #22 Crypt of the Serpent King
82% matchVery Positive83% of 315 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 45.8%, RPG 29.4%, Indie 10.6%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-style dungeon crawler that focuses on real-time combat and basic exploration.
- #23 Path of the Abyss
79% matchVery Positive93% of 675 reviews2025
Dev: Suzuki Suzuzou
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.3%, Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Old School 12.3%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern grid-based RPG with a focus on hack-and-slash combat and character building.
- #24 Slasher's Keep
80% matchVery Positive83% of 2,307 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 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 54%, First-Person 19.8%, RPG 14.9%, Action 5.5%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, stylized dungeon crawler with a heavy emphasis on physics-based combat mechanics.
- #25 Zavix Tower
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 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 27.9%, Grid-Based Movement 26.8%, RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, First-Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic dungeon crawling experience with a focus on character progression and randomized dungeon layouts.
- #26 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
81% matchVery Positive81% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, RPG 8.5%, Retro 8%, First-Person 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, visually distinct grid-based crawler that offers a unique aesthetic and straightforward gameplay.
- #27 The Darkness Below
78% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Old School 8.9%, RPG 8.4%, First-Person 6.8%
- #28 Dverghold
76% matchVery Positive97% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: 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: Grid-Based Movement 30.7%, Dungeon Crawler 25%, Old School 14.5%, First-Person 8.3%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #29 Lunacid
76% matchVery Positive91% of 11,455 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.3%, First-Person 12.8%, Retro 11.7%, RPG 9.7%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #30 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
79% 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 34.5%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 10%, Horror 9.9%, Action RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy crawler that emphasizes atmosphere and tactical combat in a grid-based world.
- #31 Infinite Adventures®
78% matchVery Positive90% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Grid-Based Movement 26.6%, Old School 14.6%, RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based dungeon crawler with a focus on deep character customization and classic turn-based combat.
- #32 Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 836 reviews2025
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 11.5%, First-Person 8.9%, Retro 7.8%
- #33 Shadows: Awakening
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,481 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: Real-Time 36.3% ★, RPG 22.3%, Action RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 8.3%, Action 6.2%
- #34 DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS
77% matchMixed70% of 559 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.8%, RPG 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Fantasy 11.7%
- #35 Spark in the Dark
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,195 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 11.5%, Exploration 8.6%
- #36 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
73% matchVery Positive96% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Spider Games
Windows · Mac
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: Grid-Based Movement 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 9.1%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #37 The Wailer
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Ethan RobichauxPub: Vultive Entertainment
Windows
A highly stylized horror adventure game set in the depths of an ancient dungeon. With torch in hand, explore and find a way to escape before falling prey to the unspeakable horror that lurks within.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Action RPG 12.8%, Exploration 9%, Puzzle 8.7%, First-Person 8.5%
- #38 The Fortress
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 160 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 51.7%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Horror 11.7%, RPG 11.2%, Adventure 8.1%
- #39 Kerker
73% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Retrobright
Windows · Mac
Kerker is a procedurally generated dungeon crawler FPS roguelike that challenges the player with its varying cast of enemies, exclusive weapons and different dungeon types. Fight your way to riches by slaying foes, obtaining/combining unique abilities and finding forgotten treasures.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, First-Person 18.5%, Fantasy 16.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 13.4%
- #40 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
72% matchVery Positive83% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Retro 11.7%, RPG 11.7%
- #41 Tower of Time
74% matchVery Positive82% of 2,650 reviews2018
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.
Why similar: Real-Time 67.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, RPG 8.2%, Fantasy 7.6%, Adventure 2.5%
- #42 FlyKnight
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,655 reviews2025
Dev: Wabbaboy
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34%, Old School 16.6%, First-Person 10.5%, Action RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #43 Ludus Mortis
71% matchVery Positive89% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: 68k Studios
Windows · Linux
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 34.9%, Dungeon Crawler 30%, Old School 14.5%, RPG 10.9%, First-Person 3.9%
- #44 Bonehold
70% matchVery Positive84% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.1%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 12.5%, Stylized 12.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #45 Old School RPG
71% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Head Buzz Games, LLC
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Old School 21.1%, RPG 17.5%, Fantasy 9.4%, First-Person 9.1%
- #46 Crystal Rift
74% matchMixed59% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: Psytec Games Ltd
Windows · Mac
A grid-based dungeon-crawler, in classic first person perspective.An experiential horror challenge game that takes the player through a series of increasingly mysterious locations. Comes with Full Dungeon Editor. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 33.7%, Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, RPG 9.6%, First-Person 6%, Horror 5%
- #47 Cralon
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 207 reviews2026
Dev: Pithead StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 30.9%, Old School 18.7%, First-Person 10.6%, RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #48 Nevergrind
69% matchMixed68% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Neverworks Games
Windows
Embark on a legendary treasure-hunt in Vandamor! Master real-time combat and build lethal chain combos for epic rewards. Define your playstyle with a unique talent tree and discover powerful items! Experience a streamlined dungeon crawl focused on pure combat and treasure hunting!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, Old School 13.8%, RPG 12.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, First-Person 10.7%
- #49 Fatekeeper
66% matchVery Positive80% of 10,647 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.7%, First-Person 15.6%, RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 13.9%, Magic 11.8%
- #50 THYSIASTERY
68% matchVery Positive82% of 318 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: Dungeon Crawler 33.8%, Grid-Based Movement 30.2%, RPG 11.3%, First-Person 9.1%, Exploration 8.8%
- #51 Dungeon Scavenger
70% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Vidama Software LLC
Windows
Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.1%, Action RPG 18.2%, Exploration 14.1%, RPG 12%, First-Person 10.5%
- #52 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,224 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.3%, First-Person 11.7%, Fantasy 9.6%, Horror 9.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #53 Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One
67% matchVery Positive92% of 299 reviews2022
Dev: Westwood AssociatesPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The Forgotten Realms Archive - Collection One allows you to journey through the set of adventures: the Eye of the Beholder trilogy, a collection of first-person, real-time role-playing games.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Old School 14%, Retro 11.8%, Fantasy 10%, Action RPG 9.3%
- #54 Potato Flowers in Full Bloom
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 694 reviews2022
Dev: Pon Pon GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 41.2%, RPG 15.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.5%, Fantasy 9.8%, Old School 5.3%
- #55 Devil Spire
67% matchVery Positive87% of 527 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 31.9%, Old School 18.9%, Action RPG 14.5%, Retro 12.5%, RPG 11.4%
- #56 Archaelund
66% matchVery Positive85% of 414 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: Grid-Based Movement 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, RPG 10.5%, Fantasy 9.6%, Action RPG 8.5%
- #57 Into The Dark
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.1%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 12.7%, First-Person 10.7%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #58 Brány Skeldalu
65% matchVery Positive92% of 91 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: Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, Grid-Based Movement 23%, RPG 15.9%, Old School 11.2%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #59 Dreamspring
66% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Billyfighter
Windows · Linux
Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 13.2%, First-Person 12%, Retro 10.1%