- #1 Words Can Kill
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Typing Monkey
Windows · Linux
Just another boring word game? No. Words Can Kill is a roguelike deckbuilder. Travel through the world trying to build the strongest deck from letter tiles and find the perfect gear. And remember, here your tactical decisions matter, not your vocabulary!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.7% ★, Word Game 25.2%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Roguelike 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%
- #2 OMG Words
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Dave
Windows
Bringing roguelike mechanics to classic word games. Use relics to create powerful combos, play boons to craft your tiles and board, use your powers to defeat a host of tricky opponents.
Why similar: Word Game 49.2%, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Strategy 7.8%, Tactical 5.4%
- #3 Letterlike
96% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Puzzlelike Studios
Windows
Letterlike is a challenging roguelike word game that's all about collecting cards, upgrading words, and upgrading letter tiles to make the strongest synergies and reach the highest scores!
Why similar: Word Game 43.1%, Typing 20% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #4 Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 545 reviews2026
Dev: Buried ThingsPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
From letters to lunacy, Cursed Words is a roguelike chasing ever-stronger synergies. Start with simple words like BUY or THIS or GAME, then use game-altering combos to break the rules. Before long you’ll be ¼♖♙K5XNG the ⅗H♗4 out of these 83VK??7?!
Why similar: Word Game 50.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Deckbuilding 12.4%, Comedy 5.9%
- #5 Keyboard Soldier
94% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Rogisimo
Windows
A fast-paced action-survival game where you fend off hordes of zombies by typing words, level up to unlock powerful items, and strategize to survive as long as possible in an ever-challenging environment.
Why similar: Word Game 41.5%, Typing 29.6% ★, Roguelike 12.9%, Tactical 5.8%, Text-Based 5.1%
- #6 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
94% matchVery Positive82% of 3,382 reviews2024
Dev: Purple Moss CollectorsPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 51.3% ★, Deckbuilding 19.6%, Roguelike 12.2%, Strategy 8.6%, RPG 3%
- #7 Dungeon Clawler
92% matchVery Positive89% of 3,740 reviews2026
Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.8% ★, Deckbuilding 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Roguelike 9.4%, Strategy 6.8%
- #8 Card Quest
93% matchVery Positive86% of 375 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 47.2% ★, Deckbuilding 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Roguelike 10.1%, Strategy 7.8%
- #9 Beyond Words
91% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: MindFuel GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Linux
From the creators of GoldenEye & TimeSplitters comes Beyond Words the genre-defining fusion of roguelike strategy and word-crafting. Build powerful combos, unlock upgrades, and master a challenge where victory is spelled one letter at a time.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37% ★, Word Game 28%, Deckbuilding 13.9%, Roguelike 8.4%, Strategy 5.3%
- #10 Sol Cesto
90% matchVery Positive91% of 4,195 reviews2026
Dev: TambouillePub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sol Cesto is a tactical and frantic roguelite where mastering your luck is key. Choose a hero, upgrade them using cursed teeth and magical items, and descend to the bottom of an ever-changing dungeon. In this dark world, every action has consequences…
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 25.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Deckbuilding 13.4%, Roguelike 13%, Tactical 10.6%
- #11 Blood Card
91% matchVery Positive81% of 722 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel Cattle Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This card game combines elements of roguelike and deckbuilding. During the game, you shall strive ahead, gathering cards to build a unique deck and use it to defeat the enemies getting in your way. You will have to choose between escaping or try to defeat Death, who is relentlessly pursuing you.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 50.8% ★, Deckbuilding 18.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 7.3%, Strategy 6.9%
- #12 TypInc.
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Game Game Games
Windows · Mac
Typinc. is a roguelike deckbuilding typing game. Type the paragraphs presented to you and maintain your streak to survive and win the game.
Why similar: Word Game 42.9%, Deckbuilding 23.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Strategy 8.8%, Text-Based 8.4%
- #13 Lost For Swords
89% matchVery Positive90% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: MaxBytes
Windows · Linux
Lost For Swords is a Roguelike Deckbuilder, where the cards in your deck shape the rooms you’re exploring. Make your way up the tower, equip weapons and armor, cast spells and scrolls, activate auras, collect loot and defeat monsters in tactical turn-based combat.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.2% ★, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
- #14 Cryptmaster
88% matchVery Positive93% of 2,235 reviews2024
Dev: Paul HartPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?
Why similar: Word Game 44%, Typing 33.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, RPG 3.6%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #15 Paperback Adventures
87% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Tim FowersPub: Fowers Games
Windows · Mac
Combine word wizardry and superior strategy in this roguelike deckbuilding adventure. Craft a unique deck of letter cards throughout each journey, collect rewards from your victories, and each adventure unlocks new cards.
Why similar: Word Game 48.5%, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Roguelike 13.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #16 Die in the Dungeon
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,224 reviews2026
Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.4% ★, Deckbuilding 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.5%, Roguelike 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
- #17 Word Play
85% matchVery Positive91% of 992 reviews2025
Dev: Game Maker's Toolkit
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spell words, pick perks, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it?
Why similar: Word Game 45.6%, Typing 22.4% ★, Roguelike 11.8%, Deckbuilding 9.6%, Text-Based 8%
- #18 Tactical Breach Wizards
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,707 reviews2024
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Why similar: Tactical 28.8%, Puzzle 22.1%, Comedy 15.3%, Strategy 13.3%, RPG 8.9%
- #19 Solitairica
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 568 reviews2016
Dev: Righteous Hammer Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Solitairica takes RPG combat and challenging roguelike progression to a fresh new place—the world of solitaire! Using a variety of magical items and powerful spells, battle your way through a horde of ever-changing enemies and defeat the horrible Emperor Stuck.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 69.6% ★, Deckbuilding 14.3%, Strategy 6.7%, Roguelike 3.9%, RPG 3.1%
- #20 Decks & Daggers
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Osarion
Windows
DECKS & DAGGERS is a Deck-Building RPG Card Game where you venture down into the dungeons to slay monsters and collect treasure.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 49.7% ★, Deckbuilding 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Strategy 9.7%, RPG 4.6%
- #21 Runeborn
82% matchVery Positive82% of 295 reviews2026
Dev: iDream InteractivePub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 53% ★, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Strategy 7.1%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #22 Inkborn
83% matchVery Positive81% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Inkborn is a roguelike deckbuilder with a card system built around chaining Glyph-based combos. Sequence your cards in tactical combat to unleash impactful effects. Customize your Skill Tree before each run, evolve new abilities and uncover the hidden story of a world folded in ink, metal and paper.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 47.7% ★, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Roguelike 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%, Strategy 7.7%
- #23 Cross Blitz
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,604 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 36.2%, Strategy 14%, Roguelike 12.8%, Tactical 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
- #24 Rack and Slay
81% matchVery Positive91% of 596 reviews2024
Dev: LudokulturPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The roguelike dungeon crawler where you're a billiard ball! Push monster balls into holes or traps in randomly generated levels. Stack up countless game-changing items to create broken builds. Find combos to create your own synergies and customize your playstyle. Rack and Slay!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Deckbuilding 13.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Tactical 9.1%
- #25 Throne of Bone
80% matchVery Positive86% of 329 reviews2025
Dev: Windmill Slam
Windows · Mac
Draft minions to defeat all who oppose the noble art of necromancy. Wield spells, discover dark relics, and reclaim your castle to unite the land through undeath in this unholy amalgam of roguelike, deckbuilder, and autobattler.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 29.9% ★, Deckbuilding 19.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Strategy 9.8%
- #26 Magecraft: Spellbuilding
79% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Violet Grimoire
Windows
Craft spell cards, collect new effects, and build the perfect deck as you fight through rounds of turn-based combat. Survive randomly-generated dungeon layouts by countering enemy attacks with your own spells, and make the most of the powers and scrolls you pick up along the way.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 52.2% ★, Deckbuilding 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%, Strategy 5.8%
- #27 Right and Down and Dice
81% matchVery Positive82% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: mc2games
Windows
Explore randomly generated card dungeons where you can only move Right and Down, use Dice to defeat mighty enemies, gather powerful artifacts, and learn new abilities! Will you be able to escape from the dungeon?
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 49% ★, Deckbuilding 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.3%, Roguelike 8.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #28 Spinny Dungeon
78% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Typing Monkey
Windows · Linux
The slot machine roguelike. Each time you hit the SPIN button monsters creep closer. KILL 'em! LOOT 'em! EAT 'em! Focus on spells or synergies between symbols. Spin to DIE or spin to SURVIVE!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 49.3% ★, Deckbuilding 18.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%, Strategy 7.7%
- #29 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
78% matchVery Positive94% of 736 reviews2023
Dev: D20Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Roguelike 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Strategy 9.8%
- #30 _keyboardkommander
77% matchVery Positive89% of 140 reviews2022
Dev: William PheloungPub: Chunko Games
Windows
A true test of your typing skills, Keyboard Kommander is a fast-paced zombie type’em up, and the story of a conspiracy theorist vindicated. Type through five brutal chapters of gameplay to learn the fate of humanity through the eyes of its would-be savior. Need to kill that zombie? Use your words!
Why similar: Typing 54.5% ★, Text-Based 21.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Comedy 8.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #31 Wordatro!
75% matchVery Positive83% of 465 reviews2025
Dev: Le PouletPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Wordatro! fuses addictive word game with thrilling roguelite strategy! Spell high-scoring words, chain massive combos, and unlock game-changing bonuses. With 50+ unique upgrades and daily challenges, endless linguistic adventures await!
Why similar: Word Game 48.9%, Deckbuilding 15.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #32 Neurodeck : Psychological Deckbuilder
79% matchMixed60% of 264 reviews2021
Dev: TavroxGamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Neurodeck is a psychological deckbuilding card game to challenge your fears. Build your deck & capacities by answering personality tests, visiting rooms or meditating. Face your phobia and defeat them through the power of life-inspired cards.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 48.2% ★, Deckbuilding 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, Strategy 6.6%
- #33 BLOODLETTER
75% matchVery Positive80% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: ALDAMAMI GAMES
Windows
A grim medieval deckbuilder where you use your dubious healing methods to protect bizarre villagers from the corrupting influence of ancient evils.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 62.1% ★, Deckbuilding 24.8%, Strategy 9.4%, 2D 2.6%, Indie 0.6%
- #34 The Royal Writ
74% matchVery Positive82% of 481 reviews2025
Dev: Save Sloth StudiosPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 47.8% ★, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Strategy 8.6%, Roguelike 8.3%, Tactical 8.1%
- #35 Sigil of the Magi
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: YongjustyongPub: iterco
Windows
Sigil of the Magi blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based combat for a deep tactical experience. Navigate a world full of dangers and mystique as you craft your deck, obtain relics, and prepare your party of champions for any challenges ahead!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 46.6% ★, Deckbuilding 18.4%, Roguelike 11.8%, Strategy 6.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #36 Dungeon: Faster & Deadlier
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Old Oak Den
Windows
This is a hybrid between a card, board, and turn-based single-player game. Play cards in various ways, and discover iconic artifacts. Combine logical possibilities with an aspect of chance. Gradually map the world of this rogue-lite adventure. Walk through the portal and fight!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 33.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Roguelike 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #37 Castle Morihisa
76% matchMixed68% of 448 reviews2022
Dev: Smokingbear StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Castle Morihisa" is a roguelike featuring strategic deckbuilder. You need to build up your deck through constant battles, acquire powerful talents, and wield the power of the Fallen Heroes to unveil the truth behind the rebellion in Castle Morihisa.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 49% ★, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Roguelike 9.3%, Strategy 5.8%
- #38 SpellRogue
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,603 reviews2025
Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 48.1% ★, Deckbuilding 25%, Roguelike 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Strategy 7%
- #39 Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
70% matchVery Positive93% of 790 reviews2025
Dev: Kygua TechPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 54.7% ★, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Strategy 8.6%, 2D 2.1%
- #40 The Last Hex
73% matchVery Positive80% of 217 reviews2021
Dev: That Indie Studio
Windows
The dead arise and only you can stand against them. Equip and train your character, grow your arsenal of cards, survive harrowing encounters and prepare for the final showdown with The Lost at ...The Last Hex! A RPG Deckbuilder with Roguelite elements.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 47.3% ★, Deckbuilding 20%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Strategy 7.4%, Roguelike 4.8%
- #41 The Dungeon Beneath
72% matchVery Positive89% of 886 reviews2020
Dev: Puzzle Box Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.
Why similar: Roguelike 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Tactical 16.1%, Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Combat 15%
- #42 DungeonTop
73% matchVery Positive82% of 575 reviews2020
Dev: One Up Plus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A rogue-like deck-building experience coupled with table top battles. Choose a hero and allegiance then dive deep into the dungeon, evolving your deck for survival. Each choice you make matters, even in between battles!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.7% ★, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
- #43 Crush the Industry
69% matchVery Positive90% of 389 reviews2025
Dev: Cognoggin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Work your way to the top of a cutthroat game studio in this retro roguelike deckbuilder! Crush the Industry features strategic combat with a unique twist and deep replayability.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 51.1% ★, Deckbuilding 17.1%, Roguelike 10.8%, Strategy 7.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%
- #44 Below the Crown
69% matchVery Positive95% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: Misfits Attic
Windows
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Roguelike 17.6%, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%
- #45 Madcap Mosaic
71% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: 1classydude
Windows
Carefully craft your Mosaic in this fantasy themed deckbuilding game. Battle by battle, tile by tile, you'll form synergies and build up your Mosaic's combo potential, hoping to beat the curve as you forge deeper into enemy territory.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 36.2%, Roguelike 19.7%, Strategy 17.1%, Tactical 11.2%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 5.8% ★
- #46 Words for Evil
73% matchVery Positive80% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: Chromosphere Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG. It features everything you expect from an RPG, including combat, hero progression, loot and more, all built on top of word game mechanics.
Why similar: Word Game 64.7%, Typing 34.5% ★, RPG 0.5%, Indie 0.3%
- #47 Tendryll
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Brute Farce
Windows
Delve into grid-based tactical combat in this roguelike deckbuilder. Coordinate your heroes, modify your cards with unique runes, construct powerful item builds, and sidestep card-corrupting terrain to survive a gauntlet of befouled enemies.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 48.1% ★, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Roguelike 9.6%, Tactical 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8%
- #48 Spellspire
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Spellspire is a thrilling mashup of word game and action role playing game. Pick letters from a grid to spell words and shoot them from your wand as spells. The longer the word, the bigger the blast! Can you make it to the top of the Spellspire?
Why similar: Word Game 75.8%, RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 7.6%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #49 DICEOMANCER
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,524 reviews2024
Dev: 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 54.1% ★, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Strategy 15.3%, Roguelike 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #50 Vault of Power
70% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Jim Games
Windows
Vault of Power is an autobattler strategy roguelike. Equip powerful skills, strategically position your units, and conquer challenging dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Roguelike 24%, Strategy 17.5%, Tactical 13.5%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #51 Knights in Tight Spaces
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 860 reviews2025
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 26.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Tactical 14.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Strategy 12.7%
- #52 Tomb of Tyrants
72% matchVery Positive81% of 327 reviews2015
Dev: Jake Huhman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more!
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Puzzle 22.6%, Fantasy 14.9%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 3.7%
- #53 Slots & Daggers
64% matchVery Positive94% of 7,007 reviews2025
Dev: FriedemannPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A retro mini-roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!
Why similar: Roguelike 32.8%, Strategy 30.8%, Deckbuilding 29%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #54 Combo Card Clashers
68% matchVery Positive81% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Burnt Games LLC
Windows
Combo Card Clashers is a roguelike deckbuilder meets auto battler! Build massive combos by playing all cards each turn. Unlock powerful card synergies, recruit monsters to be your allies, upgrade gears and skills - give it all to brave through a mysterious world.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 47.2% ★, Deckbuilding 14.2%, Roguelike 10.9%, Tactical 10.8%, Strategy 7.9%
- #55 Reign of the Renegade
68% matchVery Positive88% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Dabuoys
Windows
Reign of the Renegade is a dice-based roguelite deckbuilder. Ascend the tower, brave the odds, and create powerful synergies. Will you end the Reign of the Renegade?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Roguelike 19.3%, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #56 Гвалт
65% matchVery Positive93% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: maxter
Windows
Collect words, find powerful combinations of boosters, and achieve the highest score! In this dynamic word game, you will find dozens of artifacts, unusual upgrades, and colorful characters who are ready to raise a ruckus!
Why similar: Word Game 41.7%, Typing 24.6% ★, Roguelike 10.9%, Deckbuilding 9.1%, Text-Based 7%
- #57 Hadean Tactics
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,887 reviews2023
Dev: Emberfish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 44.7% ★, Deckbuilding 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Roguelike 10.5%, Strategy 6.7%
- #58 Obsidian Prince
67% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: Unleash The Giraffe
Windows
Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Craft your backstory & inspiration decks & combine classes, skills & gear to create truly powerful heroes. Explore & rebuild Emalon in the campaign or top the highscore in a challenging roguelike mode.
Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 43.5% ★, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Tactical 7.6%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #59 One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend
66% matchVery Positive84% of 359 reviews2023
Dev: Ankama StudioPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
One More Gate is a rogue-lite deck-builder that combines exploration and turn-based strategic combat. Head out to discover fantastic places, master the power of Wakfu to create destructive card combos, and defeat all those who would stand in your way!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 25.1%, Strategy 19%, Cartoony 12.5%, Roguelike 11.8%, Comedy 9%