- #1 Dose Response
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Jumping
Windows · Linux
Dose Response is a roguelike game where you play an addict. Avoid the dangers threatening your mind and body while desperately looking for the next fix.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.2% ★, Perma Death 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #2 My Cousin the Rogue
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Roguelike 8.9%, Perma Death 8.4%
- #3 Deadnaut: Signal Lost
96% matchVery Positive87% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: Screwfly Studios
Windows · Linux
Deadnaut: Signal Lost is a sci-fi horror turn-based roguelike where loyalty isn't earned - it's installed. Scavenge derelict ships and abandoned moons filled with hellish creatures, brutal AI and insanity storms. Gather gear and upgrades to fight or evade the hi-tech supersoldiers hunting you down.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Perma Death 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Class-Based 9%
- #4 Jupiter Hell Classic
95% matchVery Positive96% of 224 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 38.5% ★, Perma Death 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #5 冥河旅人(Duat Wayfarer)
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWind
Windows
Become an ancient Egyptian jeweler in this smart strategy game! Traverse Duat’s 12 perilous underworld gates to uncover a long-buried divine conspiracy. Mix ray mechanics & Roguelike gameplay, craft a unique style with enchanted bookmarks, gems & relics. Prove mortal ingenuity topples divine thrones
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.5% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Roguelike 6.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 6%
- #6 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.4% ★, Perma Death 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #7 GnollHack
93% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.1% ★, Class-Based 11%, Perma Death 10.6%, Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #8 Curse of the Abyss
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprouting Potato
Windows · Mac · Linux
Curse of the Abyss is a Traditional Roguelike with a twist. Manage your resources and explore the abyss and slay the various Guardians of the Abyss and remove the curses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Roguelike 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%
- #9 Nascentiar
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: JustusPan
Windows
A classic turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with D20 dice combat. Three unique classes — a soul-projecting Cultivator, a monster-recruiting Mask Master, and a shadow-stalking Rogue. 117 monsters, randomized identification, and procedural dungeons make every run a new adventure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.7% ★, Perma Death 20%, Roguelike 9%, Procedural Generation 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%
- #10 Dungeon Croaker
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Dungeon Croaker is a frog themed turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Navigate randomly generated dungeon floors, find and synergize relic effects, fight enemies with unique abilities, avoid dangerous environmental hazards, and defeat powerful dungeon bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Roguelike 8%
- #11 Deadzoned
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based action Roguelike. Blast your way through zones battling dangerous creatures, bandits, and the environment itself. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the variety of resources you stumble upon to survive and save the fate of the planet!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.3% ★, Perma Death 18.1%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Roguelike 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #12 Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe
89% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Lab Rabbit Games ltd
Windows
With a focus on stealth, combat, and long-term planning, Shadowed offers 6 unique classes, over 200 perks, and a heavy emphasis on level and enemy design. Synergistic and brutal in both style and difficulty, Shadowed is a traditional Roguelike experience like no other.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.9% ★, Class-Based 17.6%, Perma Death 15.1%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #13 Rogue Fable IV
89% matchVery Positive94% of 229 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 35.6% ★, Perma Death 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #14 Xenomarine
88% 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 61.8% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 12.2%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Strategy 2.5%
- #15 Dungeon of Rikka
87% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #16 NOMAD-san
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZircoBoxCraft
Windows · Mac
This is a coffee-break roguelike. Can you claim the Crown of Victory on the 31st floor?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.6% ★, Perma Death 21.8%, Roguelike 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Strategy 2.5%
- #17 OneBit Adventure
86% matchVery Positive87% of 728 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.9% ★, Class-Based 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #18 Descent from Arkov's Tower
84% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Roguelike 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #19 Solar Rogue
85% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Guillaume BouvierPub: Ombarus Dev
Windows · Linux
A space exploration adventure in the purest tradition of roguelike. Featuring procedurally generated solar systems, perma-death and tactical turned-based gameplay!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.4% ★, Perma Death 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #20 Roguecraft DX
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Badger Punch GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Roguecraft is a casual yet challenging turn-based roguelike, crafted for fans of classic dungeon crawlers and inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Explore procedurally generated dungeons with mysterious potions, scary chickens, and secret rooms waiting to be discovered!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.7% ★, Perma Death 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #21 Ashcrown Gauntlet
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuel Chorvat
Windows
Ashcrown Gauntlet is a turn-based roguelike strategy game focused on champion-based combat. Assemble your team, adapt to escalating challenges, and outthink your enemies to climb the legendary Crowns. Every decision matters. Will you rise to claim the Ashcrown?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 23.4% ★, Perma Death 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #22 Quinterra
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2021
Dev: Sidereal Studio
Windows
Customize your army and control the battlefield in this challenging turn-based tactics game with roguelike progression!
Why similar: Class-Based 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Perma Death 14.3%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #23 Gum Flesh
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #24 DiceVenture Dungeon
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HuangJianJian
Windows
DiceVenture Dungeon is a roguelike dice-building dungeon crawler. Plan routes on a node map, roll and reroll dice in tactical combat, combine elements to trigger skills, and collect relics and traits. Dice challenges gate the best exploration rewards—every run builds differently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.3% ★, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Strategy 7.1%
- #25 Theralite
80% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: DualBitz
Windows
A turn based Sci-fi Roguelike where players explore the deep mines on a distant planet, find/trade equipment, battle monsters and try to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.2% ★, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Roguelike 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Perma Death 7.7%
- #26 EmbeRogue
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AzStrocytePub: HibouCorp
Windows
EmbeRogue is a real roguelike: turn-based, grid-based and boom-based, where everything can burn. Make your escape or tame your inner flames to defeat the FireLords.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Perma Death 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #27 Rogue Titan
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
Become the titan Prometheus in this tactical turn-based roguelike, where every battle is a chessboard and every move counts. In a world that only moves when you move, dominate strategic battles, upgrade your skills, and face mythical enemies and permadeath.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Perma Death 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #28 ByteRogue
78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: 11clockPub: Chronicle Bench
Windows
ByteRogue is a minimalist turn-based puzzle-tactics roguelike where you play as a wizard-thief. Use spells to outsmart security robots, manipulate the environment, and steal as much treasure as you can in each daring heist.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37% ★, Perma Death 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #29 妖之梦
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 鬼炮工作室
Windows
在Roguelike世界中收集妖兽,构建自己的妖兽小队,获取妖兽的各种技能给予其提升,在6V6单打回合制下战胜各种有趣的挑战,最终获得胜利。
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Roguelike 9.3%, Strategy 6.9%
- #30 MidBoss
79% matchVery Positive86% of 275 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 69.6% ★, Roguelike 10.3%, Perma Death 7.1%, Procedural Generation 5.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 3.3%
- #31 Babel of Ystilia
77% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: sundalik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based roguelike with minimalistic, fast-paced combat that focuses on learning enemy patterns and making powerful synergies with your items.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.7% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 12%
- #32 Ballad of Ba'al
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will Lacey
Windows · Mac
An atmospheric tabletop, turn-based strategy roguelike about passing trials of the afterlife and ascending from eternal purgatory. Endure your depraved company through grim sacrifices, cryptic riddles, and oblivion’s ever-changing labyrinth all through an interpretive, minimalistic style.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Class-Based 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #33 Rogue
76% matchVery Positive95% of 501 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Experience the commercial port of the game that spawned a thousand 'Rogue-likes'. Venture into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor, and hopefully escape with your life! Randomly generated dungeons await you, full of nasty monsters, insidious traps, and glittering loot.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.4% ★, Perma Death 17.6%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Roguelike 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%
- #34 Valiant Villagers
74% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Nolasco Matus
Windows
Assemble your villagers and defeat the ultimate evil! Valiant Villagers is a roguelike strategy RPG where your choices determine your army's abilities and playstyle as you complete various map objectives.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #35 Rift Wizard 3
73% matchPositive100% of 29 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 54.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Roguelike 9.5%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #36 Kramora's Shadow
76% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 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 46% ★, Perma Death 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #37 Zorbus
74% matchVery Positive90% of 370 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49% ★, Perma Death 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #38 Vulture for NetHack
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 197 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.4% ★, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Perma Death 10.2%, Strategy 3.3%
- #39 Quest of Dungeons
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.1% ★, Class-Based 16.8%, Perma Death 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #40 Conqueror Of Time
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ken LoudonPub: PIE Studios
Windows
Conqueror Of Time is a traditional dungeon crawl rogue game with a time travel theme. Choose a character from different time periods and fight your way through dungeons using various items from different times and spaces. Use time travel abilities to fight alongside your past or future self.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.5% ★, Perma Death 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #41 Monster Island
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 张楠
Windows
This is an adventure game with a pigeon-raising style. Here, you can tame over 130 unique monsters, unlock their exclusive skills, and aid you in your adventure journey. Continuously challenge yourself to unlock more exciting content.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Strategy 5.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%
- #42 Rift Wizard 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 766 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.1% ★, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Roguelike 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #43 We Are Rebellion
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TartareDev
Windows
WE ARE REBELLION is a strategy and simulation game in which you command a warship with a crew of rebels. The game is set in the distant future, in a world that has been ravaged and polluted by capitalist corporations.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.4% ★, Perma Death 16.7%, Strategy 5.3%, Roguelike 4.9%, Tactical 3.9%
- #44 Liege of the Labyrinth
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: CV33 Games, LLC
Windows
Can you guide your party through all 20 floors of The Labyrinth and defeat its Liege in this turn-based roguelike RPG? As their Guardian, the party will be counting on your to plan ahead and work around unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Roguelike 8.9%, Fantasy 1.6%
- #45 Dead Metal
71% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Monotone
Windows
1-4 player co op roguelike with turn based combat and an emphasis on exploring randomly generated dungeons in order to find loot and complete missions
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Class-Based 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #46 Dungeons of Delveria
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Delveria Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where you can shape the dungeon to your advantage. Discover terrain powers which help you to fight your enemies more efficiently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.4% ★, Perma Death 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #47 XLarn
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2015
Dev: Swinfjord-Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This is a heavily extended version of one of the most famous roguelike games of the 80’s named LARN. Your choice is to find a magic elixier for your daughters recovery. Therefore you have to explore a lot of unknown caves, filled with monsters, demons and traps. Good luck! You may need it!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 79.4% ★, Roguelike 11.6%, Perma Death 5%, Procedural Generation 3.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #48 Eye of Khaos
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seven Eons
Windows · Linux
Slay your enemies in this sword and sorcery roguelike! Ancient dungeons, fallen ruins and cyclopean towers and their primordial denizens present a tactical and deadly challenge that can only be overcome by the most resourceful heroes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.7% ★, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Perma Death 11.6%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #49 One Dice Dungeon Delve
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: stealthstack
Windows
One Die. One Life. Infinite Delving. From a single d6 and a paper prototype at my desk, ODDD is a tight, focused roguelike where every roll matters. Master meaningful class abilities and watch your hero visibly grow with every piece of loot. How deep will you delve?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.9% ★, Perma Death 17.4%, Class-Based 14.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #50 Rogue Fable III
69% matchVery Positive93% of 735 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 80.7% ★, Roguelike 9.2%, Procedural Generation 4.6%, Strategy 2.1%, Tactical 1%
- #51 Approaching Infinity
67% matchVery Positive95% of 729 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 40.3% ★, Perma Death 15.6%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #52 Hollows Of Rogue
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.2% ★, Perma Death 14.7%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #53 Rogue Battler
66% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Fiascko
Windows
A retro minimalist auto-battler roguelike where you choose your path, build your stats, and survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Roguelike 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #54 SPIN RIVALS
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VPJ Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategic roguelike where you've been selected to compete in the king sport of the future. 60 wildcards, infinite strategies, 7 customizable professional rivals, world ranking, and different game modes. Will you become a legend?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Roguelike 7.4%, Strategy 5.4%
- #55 Sword of Fargoal
68% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic roguelike, released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Epyx, search the dark depths of a twisted dungeon, teeming with fiendish enemies and dangerous traps, for the legendary Sword of Fargoal, the only thing that can defeat the evil wizard Umla.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.8% ★, Perma Death 20.9%, Roguelike 9.2%, Procedural Generation 9%, Strategy 3.9%
- #56 Monster Lily
66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Kasha Club
Windows · Linux
A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.5% ★, Perma Death 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Roguelike 7.8%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #57 Asterogue
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Chris McCormickPub: McCormick IT
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.6% ★, Perma Death 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #58 100 Rogues
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keith BurgunPub: Paw Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional roguelike with 4 player classes, each with a suite of tactical skills. Outmaneuver hordes of monsters armed with daggers, fireballs, poisonous gummi rats and grenade launchers. Tactical thinking and planning are essential! Go Kill Satan!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.1% ★, Class-Based 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
- #59 Hack, Slash, Loot
70% matchMixed52% of 754 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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 79.7% ★, Roguelike 12.8%, Perma Death 5.7%, Indie 1.1%, Fantasy 0.3%
- #60 Amulet of Iovar
67% matchMixed65% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Taifuuni
Windows
Amulet of Iovar is an oldschool roguelike inspired by Nethack. Delve deep into the Dungeon of Iovar, steal the amulet of the divine and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 63.9% ★, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelike 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%, Fantasy 2.2%