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Games Like Tower of Mask

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Dungeon Crawler, First-Person, Singleplayer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 369 reviews
Released: 2024-12-07
Developer: Papertip Studio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Tower of Mask captures the claustrophobic tension and methodical exploration of classic 80s dungeon crawlers through a modern survival-horror lens. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize grid-based movement, dark fantasy atmospheres, and the high-stakes inventory management found in the original title. Whether you are looking for modern indie tributes or foundational classics, this list focuses on the specific thrill of venturing into dangerous, first-person environments.

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    97% 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 35.4%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, First-Person 10.1%, Action RPG 9.6%, Retro 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that perfectly captures a dark, melancholic atmosphere and retro-inspired exploration.

  2. #2 Vaporum
    96% 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: CRPG 18.3%, Grid-Based Movement 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler that blends steampunk aesthetics with satisfying tactical combat and inventory management.

  3. #3 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 40%, Grid-Based Movement 36.8%, First-Person 8%, RPG 6.4%, Puzzle 4%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern grid-based dungeon crawlers, offering deep puzzles and challenging survival mechanics.

  4. #4 Legend of Grimrock
    95% 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 41.9%, Grid-Based Movement 32.2%, RPG 6.7%, Real-Time 5.7%, First-Person 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The game that revitalized the grid-based dungeon crawler genre with its tight, atmospheric design and classic gameplay.

  5. #5 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
    93% 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 25.7%, Survival Horror 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 18%, FPS 10%, Horror 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, dark fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes a retro aesthetic and tense exploration.

  6. #6 The Keep
    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 190 reviews2017
    Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Real-Time 13.2%, Action RPG 8.5%, Retro 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A dedicated grid-based dungeon crawler that focuses on real-time combat and classic exploration mechanics.

  7. #7 Arx Fatalis
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,630 reviews2007
    Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, First-Person 15.6%, RPG 13%, Action RPG 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes environmental interaction and a deep, dark underground world.

  8. #8 Dread Delusion
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,228 reviews2024
    Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 46.5%, First-Person 19.4%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 12.5%, Fantasy 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world, first-person RPG that features a haunting, dark fantasy atmosphere reminiscent of retro dungeon crawlers.

  9. #9 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 31.1%, Grid-Based Movement 31.1%, CRPG 7.2%, RPG 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct prequel to Vaporum that continues the series' tradition of grid-based survival and environmental puzzles.

  10. #10 Mortal Sin
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,883 reviews2025
    Dev: Nikola Todorovic
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.7%, First-Person 16.1%, Horror 9.4%, RPG 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, first-person action dungeon crawler that leans into dark, visceral combat and challenging encounters.

  11. #11 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
    91% 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 33.4%, Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Real-Time 7.9%, First-Person 7.6%, Retro 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A grid-based dungeon crawler that captures the classic feel of 90s RPGs with modern quality-of-life improvements.

  12. #12 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
    90% 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 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Horror 13.2%, Action RPG 9.5%, RPG 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler that focuses on horror elements and tactical, grid-based movement.

  13. #13 Stonekeep
    88% 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 46.9%, Grid-Based Movement 23.5%, RPG 10.9%, Real-Time 10.8%, First-Person 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon crawler that features a dark, atmospheric journey through a sprawling subterranean fortress.

  14. #14 Crystal Rift
    89% 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 39.6%, Dungeon Crawler 32.8%, Horror 7.6%, First-Person 6.4%, RPG 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed, grid-based dungeon crawler that prioritizes claustrophobic atmosphere and exploration.

  15. #15 Wizardry 8
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,220 reviews2013
    Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.4%, CRPG 26.7%, First-Person 13.4%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A definitive party-based dungeon crawler that offers deep character customization and a classic first-person perspective.

  16. #16 The 7th Circle - Endless Nightmare
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 reviews2018
    Dev: 68k Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The 7th Circle - Endless Nightmare is a First Person Dungeon Crawler RPG for hardcore gamers. Inspired by classic games from the 90s, the game try to add new juicy features to modernize a classic genre of role playing games.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.3%, RPG 20.6%, Horror 14.5%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, horror-focused dungeon crawler that utilizes grid-based movement to build tension.

  17. #17 Devil Spire
    84% 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 26%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Inventory Management 17.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Retro 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelite that uses grid-based movement to create a unique, tactical dungeon-crawling experience.

  18. #18 Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
    86% 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: Grid-Based Movement 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Real-Time 12.7%, CRPG 8%, First-Person 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted yet mechanically sound grid-based dungeon crawler that stays true to the genre's roots.

  19. #19 Inferno - Beyond the 7th Circle
    85% matchMostly Positive75% of 109 reviews2021
    Dev: 68k Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, CRPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Horror 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, dark fantasy dungeon crawler that focuses on survival and difficult combat encounters.

  20. #20 Gloomgrave
    83% 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 35.7%, Grid-Based Movement 23.3%, FPS 15.6%, First-Person 11.3%, RPG 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, first-person dungeon crawler that combines dungeon exploration with roguelike elements.

  21. #21 House of Necrosis
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 600 reviews2025
    Dev: Warkus
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A turn-based horror RPG with retro 32-bit 3D graphics. Survive the horrors of the mansion that changes every time you enter.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 31.1%, Survival Horror 21%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Horror 10.7%, Retro 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed, retro-style dungeon crawler that emphasizes survival in a dark, claustrophobic setting.

  22. #22 Ludus Mortis
    82% 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 30.2%, Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, CRPG 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, RPG 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A party-based, grid-movement dungeon crawler set in a dark, atmospheric version of ancient Rome.

  23. #23 Ruzar - The Life Stone
    84% 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 41.9%, Dungeon Crawler 37%, First-Person 9.2%, RPG 8.3%, Fantasy 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person, grid-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and survival in a dangerous fantasy world.

  24. #24 Verho - Curse of Faces
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.4%, Dark Fantasy 27.6%, Retro 13.6%, First-Person 12.3%, RPG 6.2%

  25. #25 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
    82% 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 33.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Inventory Management 19%, First-Person 8.2%, Retro 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique, grid-based dungeon crawler with a distinct hand-drawn aesthetic and classic exploration mechanics.

  26. #26 Islands of the Caliph
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 283 reviews2023
    Dev: Schmidt Workshops
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Islands of the Caliph is an old-school inspired action RPG based on Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual tradition. A KEYBOARD ONLY 1980s style Dungeon Crawler with an open world.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 34.9%, CRPG 21.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Retro 11.5%, First-Person 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, grid-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and player choice.

  27. #27 DEMON DUST
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 100 reviews2026
    Dev: PlusW Games
    Windows

    DEMON DUST is a Survival Horror Dungeon Crawler with a unique, mouse driven interface. Gain knowledge to survive and reach deeper and deeper floors.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Survival Horror 18.9%, Inventory Management 16.5%, Horror 11.7%, First-Person 10.2%

  28. #28 Caput Mortum
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 415 reviews2025
    Dev: WildArts GamesPub: Black Lantern Collective
    Windows

    Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

    Why similar: Survival Horror 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Retro 10.1%, Horror 10%

  29. #29 Zavix Tower
    80% 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: Grid-Based Movement 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, CRPG 15.8%, RPG 7.6%, First-Person 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that focuses on turn-based combat and steady progression through a massive tower.

  30. #30 Tower of Kalemonvo
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 474 reviews2025
    Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Survival Horror 22.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Retro 8.4%

  31. #31 Town of Night
    81% matchMixed50% of 168 reviews2016
    Dev: Delusional GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Town of Night is a RPG-First-person dungeon crawler hybrid. Visit the town that sits atop a series of vast and dangerous dungeons. Explore, battle, loot and survive!

    Why similar: RPG 84.4%, Indie 15.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that blends traditional RPG elements with a dark, retro-inspired atmosphere.

  32. #32 Spark in the Dark
    74% 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 33.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.5%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 5.4%

  33. #33 The Wailer
    77% 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 26.3%, Action RPG 15.8%, FPS 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Horror 10.4%

  34. #34 Deep Dark Dungeon of Anglaus
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: PanfilovDevPub: Laush Studio
    Windows

    "Deep Dark Dungeon of Anglaus" is a first-person horror game set in a medieval fantasy world. Face the oppressive fears that haunt you in the darkness. Face unknown opponents in the dungeon of the demon lord Anglaus.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.1%, Horror 21.2%, First-Person 12.8%, Puzzle 12%, Fantasy 4%

  35. #35 Sin Spire
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,562 reviews2026
    Dev: Krasue Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Sin Spire is a first-person erotic horror game with a retro 3D style set in a series of procedural dungeons. You play as a nameless wanderer who must defend himself against a large cast of female monsters. Engage in horrific yet erotic encounters and do your best to escape the Spire.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Horror 13.8%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

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    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,395 reviews2022
    Dev: Checkmaty
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    Why similar: Survival Horror 34.8%, FPS 22.3%, Horror 18.1%, Retro 11.2%, First-Person 9.9%

  37. #37 Sonar Shock
    74% matchVery Positive80% of 238 reviews2024
    Dev: Raphael Bossniak
    Windows · Linux

    Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Survival Horror 21.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, FPS 15.8%, Horror 8.7%

  38. #38 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,209 reviews2024
    Dev: Lori Vornoy
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Horror 13.5%, First-Person 11.5%, RPG 6.1%

  39. #39 Idols of Ash
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,355 reviews2026
    Dev: Leafy Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

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    72% 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: CRPG 37.9%, Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, First-Person 11.3%, RPG 6%, Fantasy 3.9%

  41. #41 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 42%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Horror 13.1%, Inventory Management 11.5%, RPG 4.6%

  42. #42 Into The Dark
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2022
    Dev: Esenthel
    Windows

    Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG

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  43. #43 Crescent Tower
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 218 reviews2025
    Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.7%, 1980s 23.7%, RPG 12.8%, Retro 10.8%, Fantasy 4.4%

  44. #44 The Bleakest Keep
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 720 reviews2025
    Dev: Cache of Bones
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Survival Horror 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Horror 12%, Fantasy 2.1%

  45. #45 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
    73% 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.

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    71% matchVery Positive82% of 506 reviews2022
    Dev: Action FormsPub: SNEG
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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  47. #47 Monomyth
    69% 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.

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  48. #48 The Tower on the Borderland
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2024
    Dev: DascuMaru
    Windows

    A horror game inspired by Super Metroid and The House on the Borderland. Explore, survive and escape from a mysterious tower, inhabited by ghouls and monsters.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 52.9%, 1980s 25.9%, Horror 16.8%, 3D 4.4%

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    76% matchVery Negative16% of 108 reviews2014
    Dev: Narrow Monolith
    Windows · Mac

    "I awaken once again. Shackled. Beaten. Broken. And yet there is hope. An opportunity..." Enter the darkness of The Tower. A unique, constantly expanding dungeon crawling experience. Gather your senses and find your way through the hellish corridors of your prison.

    Why similar: Horror 61.6%, Indie 38.4%

  50. #50 MATRESHKA
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2026
    Dev: Megame LLC
    Windows

    MATRESHKA is a first-person psychological horror experience, you need find a way to escape from a maze of old soviet building. If you die...

    Why similar: Survival Horror 36.4%, 1980s 23.4%, Horror 17.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Puzzle 9.8%

  51. #51 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
    69% 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 26.7%, CRPG 21%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Linear 6%

  52. #52 Twisted Tower
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 1,368 reviews2026
    Dev: Atmos GamesPub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Blast your way through an abandoned 1950s theme park crawling with fairy-tale mascots, twisted puzzles, and deadly traps. Uncover the dark secrets of your past as you race to the top to win back the love of your life.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 29.2%, FPS 26.9%, Horror 19.1%, First-Person 16.3%, 3D 3.1%

  53. #53 You Will Die Here Tonight
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 670 reviews2023
    Dev: Spiral Bound Interactive LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Immerse yourself in retro top-down visuals as you face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall through intense first-person combat. Scavenge, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive—but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 36%, Action RPG 25%, Horror 16.2%, First-Person 12.9%, RPG 6.9%

  54. #54 Archtower
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2022
    Dev: Blaster Games Studio
    Windows

    Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.1%, FPS 22.4%, First-Person 13.2%, Action RPG 11.5%, RPG 7.3%

  55. #55 Synthesis of Corruption
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2026
    Dev: VidyGames
    Windows

    Emergency Protocol activated: Dark Energy Particle Synthesis failed. Now you – late and alone – must navigate a facility where science and sanity have collapsed. Face entities born from the corruption of dark energy in this atmospheric FPS-horror hybrid, where human ambition meets primal terror.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 32.5%, FPS 19.8%, Horror 15.6%, First-Person 12%, Retro 10.4%

  56. #56 S.O.L School Of Labyrinth
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 89 reviews2026
    Dev: SUSHI LabPub: SUISHIN
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.3%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, RPG 12.9%, Horror 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  57. #57 The Darkness Below
    66% 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 29.1%, CRPG 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, First-Person 7%, RPG 4.5%

  58. #58 Pale Abyss - Prototype
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
    Dev: Permanent Crab Studios
    Windows

    Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.9%, Dark Fantasy 29.2%, Retro 11.5%, First-Person 11%, RPG 6.3%

  59. #59 Dreadhalls
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 352 reviews2017
    Dev: White Door Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    You are trapped deep inside a massive dungeon. Explore it, survive it and find a way to escape. Your only weapons will be stealth, your own courage, and a faint light. Dreadhalls is an intense and scary experience, not for the faint of heart. You have been warned!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39%, Survival Horror 30.2%, Horror 15.5%, First-Person 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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