- #1 Silent Terminal
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bare Metal Xtreme
Windows
Silent Terminal is a terminal-based dark fantasy RPG with ASCII exploration, turn-based combat, branching quests, character progression, and persistent world changes. Create your character, explore ruined lands, and survive inside the terminal.
Why similar: Text-Based 20.1%, CRPG 15.6%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Sandbox 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
- #2 Mythscroll
96% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Seedborne
Windows · Linux
Forge your story in this fantasy RPG where every choice, encounter, and stat check shapes your journey. Explore the world, equip powerful weapons, master spells, and survive dynamic text-driven adventures, with D&D-inspired character building, turn-based combat, and branching outcomes.
Why similar: CRPG 26.4%, Text-Based 18.9%, Sandbox 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Loot 8.4%
- #3 Unyha
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Realspawn Studios
Windows
Unyha is the first-ever autochronicle online RPG, where your adventures, victories, and defeats become real stories that influence the game for all, and forever. History content is generated by Unyha's unique Autochronicle AI, making it truly aware of players' activity—and naturally responds to it.
Why similar: CRPG 18.8%, Loot 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #4 Fight in the Arena by Daniel da Silva
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Daniel da SilvaPub: SmokeSomeFrogs
Windows · Linux
Fight in the Arena is a text-based RPG with an in-depth turn-based combat system.
Why similar: CRPG 29.6%, Text-Based 23%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Medieval 6.7%
- #5 Pixelarium: Free Lands
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Forja Games
Windows
Pixelarium is an open-world roguelike RPG with deep character building, fluid turn-based combat, and ASCII-inspired art. Collect unique items, master powerful spells, and embark on quests as you uncover secrets in the Free Lands.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Text-Based 15.4%, Sandbox 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #6 Ax RPG II
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GGGsoft5
Windows
Endless tactics, shaped entirely by your choices. This is the second entry in a turn-based command RPG series where freedom of strategy defines every battle. With deep skill customization and flexible decision-making, each player forges a completely unique way to fight.
Why similar: CRPG 46.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Text-Based 16.2%, RPG 9.4%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #7 Dragon Courier
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Recall Software Inc.
Windows
Explore a vast world filled with monsters where deliveries are to be made!
Why similar: CRPG 22.2%, Loot 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Open World 8.9%
- #8 Grim Tides - Old School RPG
91% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Monomyth
Windows
A classic RPG set in a lawless tropical archipelago hiding a dark and sinister secret. Inspired by retro dungeon crawlers and tabletop classics, it blends turn-based combat, written storytelling and hand-drawn art into an immersive experience designed for quick ventures and long sessions both.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, CRPG 8%
- #9 Xploquest 3
91% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: 33 Production
Windows · Mac · Linux
Xploquest 3 is a turn-based role-playing game where you explore an open world and manage your character.
Why similar: CRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, RPG 13%, Exploration 9.8%
- #10 Arkadia
90% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: NogakKimchiPub: NogakKimchi(Sangmyung Univ.)
Windows
Explore Arkadia. Confront the evil beings, uncover their schemes, and fight for justice. Strategize and strengthen your characters to achieve victory.
Why similar: CRPG 29.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17%, PvE 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Open World 9.1%
- #11 Tales of Elondria
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: invisdev
Windows
Shape your destiny in "Tales of Elondria", a single-player RPG. Your journey in Elondria is defined by your choices – who will you decide to be in this world of adventures?
Why similar: CRPG 32.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Sandbox 16.1%, PvE 9.8%, Open World 8.5%
- #12 Sunken Souls
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sandhamn Studios
Windows
Descend into dangerous caves filled with monsters, treasure, and ancient secrets in this sandbox mining adventure RPG. Dig your way deeper, battle deadly foes, and uncover ancient relics to make you more powerful.
Why similar: Loot 16%, Sandbox 15%, Open World 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #13 The Secret of Darkwoods
88% matchVery Positive89% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Rap2h
Windows · Mac · Linux
Open-world illustrated text-based RPG. Inspired by classic role-playing video games and fantasy gamebooks, the secret of darkwoods is a free game, a non-linear standalone adventure with side quests in a vast world.
Why similar: Text-Based 29.6%, CRPG 28%, Open World 13.2%, RPG 12.8%, Medieval 9.1%
- #14 Ancient Kingdoms
87% matchVery Positive87% of 393 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient Pixels
Windows · Linux
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players. Choose your class, gear up, and craft your own legend!
Why similar: CRPG 29.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, PvE 10.6%, Open World 8.3%, Exploration 7.6%
- #15 Ampersat
86% matchVery Positive84% of 788 reviews2022
Dev: Gaterooze, Ink
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A shooty, slashy, RPG-y game mixing retro and modern sensibilities. A blend of influences from Gauntlet & Smash TV to Zelda & Angband, Ampersat is a handcrafted adventure but with appeal to Roguelite fans. Battle ASCII creatures in colorful areas & free letters to return language to the village!
Why similar: CRPG 24.2%, Loot 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Open World 9.2%
- #16 E.X.P.L.O.R.™: A New World
86% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Beem Media
Windows
Quests, exploration, and strategic turn-based combat await a party of adventurers in this modernized "Love Letter" to the classic dungeon crawler RPGs of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: CRPG 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Open World 9.3%, Medieval 7.2%
- #17 PonySide
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RosacePony
Windows
PonySide is a 2D top-down fantasy RPG built for cooperative multiplayer adventure. Create your own unique character, team up with friends, and explore a world filled with danger, mystery, and opportunity.
Why similar: CRPG 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Sandbox 18.1%, RPG 11.7%, Medieval 7.3%
- #18 The Summoner
85% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Old Eagle
Windows
The Summoner is a classic 2D traditional JRPG that puts you on the role of Freya, a simple scholar who was chosen to be The Summoner.
Why similar: CRPG 39.7%, Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #19 Gravebind
83% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Seamless Network Systems, LLC
Windows · Linux
Gravebind is a classic isometric (2.5d) open world adventure RPG that will take you back to 1990s nostalgia. Enjoy customizable characters, scalable difficulties, a deep story, quests, a large number of growing skills and many planned features including Multiplayer and MMO game modes.
Why similar: CRPG 25.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Sandbox 12.9%, Open World 10.2%
- #20 Wellspring OLC
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MonkeyLogic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wellspring OLC is a worldbuilding game. Create worlds using in-game tools (no coding), play them in ASCII or imported tilesets, and let friends join for free. Run modules solo or explore them together online.
Why similar: CRPG 22%, Text-Based 13.9%, Sandbox 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Procedural Generation 12.3%
- #21 古咒迷途 (lost curse)
82% matchVery Positive96% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: 拙画翁
Windows
In a forgotten ancient world, this JRPG blends turn-based combat with novel-like storytelling, delivering thrilling adventures through mysteries and challenges.
Why similar: Loot 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, CRPG 16.6%, Medieval 14.5%, Text-Based 9.9%
- #22 Lilium
82% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Zoltán Cser
Windows
Lilium is an action role-playing game taking place in a very small, but dense open world. It has a short, interesting main story, several side quests, dungeons and exciting secrets waiting to be discovered. Find your fun by interacting with your surroundings, develop your character, loot everything.
Why similar: Open World 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Sandbox 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Medieval 11.2%
- #23 Pickscover 2
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: WestDeveloper
Windows
Explore a procedurally generated world, slay various unique enemies, and master an extensive skill tree in this Action RPG sandbox.
Why similar: Sandbox 16.7%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Loot 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Open World 12.4%
- #24 Sworn to the Depths
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Faceless Games
Windows
A text-driven dungeon crawler inspired by Ironsworn: Delve. Travel to a forbidden site full of treasure, roll dice, make choices, face danger, and find out the hard way why the site was forbidden in the first place! Or maybe you'll find the treasure. It could happen!
Why similar: Text-Based 22.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Sandbox 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, RPG 10.7%
- #25 Beyond Hatred
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Victor Morales
Windows
Action‑RPG focused on exploration where you play as a sorcerer who must level up, equip yourself, learn new spells, and use them wisely to progress through a world filled with dangers, challenges, and adversity.
Why similar: CRPG 35.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Open World 11.2%, Exploration 9%, RPG 8.2%
- #26 The Traveller Tale
78% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Mystic Dream Studio's
Windows
A fully voiced, old-school first-person CRPG where you build your party, explore towns, caves, and dungeons, and face deadly foes in turn-based combat. Take on quests, meet memorable characters, and craft, fish, and mine in a world full of danger and discovery.
Why similar: CRPG 37%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, RPG 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Medieval 7.5%
- #27 Realms and Ruins: Abencor
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonedude Games Studios
Windows
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. Realms & Ruins takes inspiration from games like Wizardry and Might & Magic and other cRPG's of the 90's.
Why similar: CRPG 38.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, RPG 12.6%, Old School 7%, Open World 6.8%
- #28 Monsters of Mican
78% matchPositive95% of 41 reviews2024
Dev: Blankitt Productions LLC
Windows
A whimsical party-based first person turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Discover the origin of Monsters in Mican as you explore unique handcrafted dungeons, battle hundreds of diverse monsters, learn dozens of spells, and find tons of secrets and loot!
Why similar: CRPG 35.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Exploration 8.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #29 Lawless Lands
79% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Corrosive Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.
Why similar: CRPG 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Open World 10.9%
- #30 The Darkness Below
76% matchVery Positive83% of 69 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: CRPG 32%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Medieval 7.8%, RPG 6.9%
- #31 Fighters Guild
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrist
Windows
Fighters Guild is a fantasy roguelite with tactical 1v1 combat and base building. Go on procedurally generated raids, develop your guild, and craft builds from abilities, gear, and artifacts. The guild grows and evolves. Mercenaries are expendable.
Why similar: CRPG 31.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Loot 15.6%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Medieval 8.7%
- #32 YUGOPUNK
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunbox Games
Windows
A post-catastrophe co-op PvE survival game set in a 1980s Yugoslavia-inspired open world. Scavenge, build, farm, and fight with up to 9 friends as a retired mercenary thrust into the chaos left behind by disaster, searching for the truth and trying to figure out what actually happened to this place.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Sandbox 18.1%, PvE 12.5%, Exploration 9.6%
- #33 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,177 reviews2022
Dev: Huw Millward
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.
Why similar: Text-Based 49.3%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, RPG 8.7%, Sandbox 8.6%, Open World 5.4%
- #34 Crystalreach Islands
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Majao Games
Windows
Crystalreach Islands is an open-world action RPG. Battle various enemies, gather gear, explore the world and fly the skies around the islands.
Why similar: CRPG 26.2%, Sandbox 16.9%, Open World 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #35 Destiny Spire
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: r1kGAMES
Windows
Destiny Spire is a party-based RPG with active time battles inspired by the classics. NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL TURN BASED COMBAT: The battle continues even while you select your actions, you'll need reflexes and wits to survive. Pick your party and set off on a retro, non-hand holdy adventure!
Why similar: CRPG 35%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Medieval 10.4%, Exploration 7.8%, RPG 7.6%
- #36 Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees
73% matchVery Positive97% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.
Why similar: CRPG 40.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Exploration 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Open World 7%
- #37 Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer
73% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Witchgrove Games
Windows
Experience the classic feel of adventuring in Chronicles of Vaeltaja, a deep grid-based 1st person dungeon crawler role-playing game set in the kingdom of Twin Falls, a lush and colourful fantasy world full of quests, dungeons and secrets.
Why similar: CRPG 31.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, RPG 7.3%, Exploration 6.9%
- #38 Kingdom of Dinza
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Starstrike Studios
Windows
An indie top-down 2D, procedurally generated, open world fantasy old school RPG. Explore wild areas, forests and dungeons, fight monsters and craft superior weapons and armor as you uncover the mysteries and overcome the challenges of the Kingdom of Dinza!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Procedural Generation 18%, Open World 15.4%, Old School 9.4%, RPG 9.2%
- #39 硬币与仙人掌 (Coins & Wishpalm)
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 361 reviews2025
Dev: Moshow Games
Windows
Discover a Knight's life after laying 『Down The Sword』-------- Experience the rich 'daily leisure' content after the battle.
Why similar: Loot 25%, CRPG 23.9%, Open World 14.7%, Sandbox 13.5%, RPG 8.3%
- #40 Roaming through the Rivers
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 纵意行文化
Windows · Mac
《轻点江湖水》是一款开放世界武侠RPG,带有引人思考的剧情、多样的分支选择与结局。 战斗策略多变,装备与敌人种类丰富。 希望带给你一个身临其境的武侠世界。
Why similar: Sandbox 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Open World 14.6%, Loot 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%
- #41 Absolute Adventure
76% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: NiFo
Windows
Absolute Adventure Nulla is a role playing game set in a different, yet similar, dimension. Its graphics and sound department are inspired by older games of the same genre. Your objective is to guide a wandering adventurer to its destiny: The future you'll forge during the course of the journey!
Why similar: CRPG 35.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26%, Turn-Based Combat 24.9%, RPG 9.6%, Adventure 2.9%
- #42 Saga · The Circle
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: project silence
Windows · Mac
The Holy Sword has been drawn. Now gather the Knights of the Round Table to rebuild the kingdom. Explore and investigate war-torn Britain, and fight in tactical battles where stealing turns matters. In this Literary CRPG, every choice shapes your values, your allies, and the fate of Britain itself.
Why similar: CRPG 32%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Text-Based 18.7%, RPG 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #43 Fabled Lands
71% matchVery Positive80% of 535 reviews2022
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.
Why similar: CRPG 28.9%, Text-Based 18.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Open World 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
- #44 Landonia
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: ocanaday
Windows
Developed by a solo indie developer, Landonia is an old-school single-player, cRPG that includes parties upto 16 player characters, exploration, factions, grinding, and class-based progression. There are different modes of play including ARPG style, and classic turn-based style.
Why similar: CRPG 26.8%, Loot 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Open World 9.6%, Medieval 9.4%
- #45 Gedonia 2
69% matchVery Positive83% of 923 reviews2025
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Gedonia 2 is an online coop RPG, which allows up to 4 players to freely explore living open world and build absolutely unique characters. An expanded and improved sequel for RPG Gedonia.
Why similar: CRPG 33.7%, Sandbox 18.8%, PvE 8.9%, Old School 8.8%, RPG 8.5%
- #46 Ruins Runner
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mefi
Windows
Delve into treacherous dungeons filled with monsters and treasures. Battle enemies, collect powerful items, Gather Soul Essence to permanently upgrade your character, And discover rare relics that transform your playstyle. How deep can you venture before the darkness claims you?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Text-Based 22.7%, PvE 14.3%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%
- #47 Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG
70% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Sevan SoukiassianPub: Sevan Games
Windows · Linux
Azmar Quest is a text-based RPG with turn-based battles and old-school vibes. Choose your class from Warrior, Cleric, Witch or Archer, follow a 20-hour story, make choices that can change the ending, and fight 100+ enemies. You can also play online PvP battles and co-op Dungeons.
Why similar: CRPG 23.7%, Text-Based 21%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Old School 7.6%
- #48 TAE RPG
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: mappe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore, discover and live your fantasy on this ASCII RPG adventure! Create your character, choose your race, class and go on an epic adventure, leveling up, collecting loot, building reputation and fighting enemies on a combo system turn based combat. All that while enjoying an awesome soundtrack.
Why similar: Text-Based 27.5%, Loot 16.8%, Old School 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #49 Screen TRPG
69% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: InkGreen
Windows
A game for online tabletop role-playing, where you can play solo adventures, join friends for multiplayer role-playing, and even create your own story.
Why similar: CRPG 33.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Text-Based 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #50 Alquiem
67% matchVery Positive87% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Regalia Project
Windows
Alquiem is a new Medieval RPG in which you will be able to gain strength through numerous classes and talent trees, professions and equipment to face the creatures that inhabit the lands of Odenzur.
Why similar: CRPG 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Medieval 13.2%, Old School 8.1%
- #51 War of the Wilds
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aidan Sterling, Anna Schultz, Stephen Francoeur, Chad Blanco-Rios, Hung Nguyen, Haorong Rong, Ethan Hernandez, Louis Loduha, Sky Stadler
Windows
War of the Wilds is a third-person turn-based RPG dungeon-crawler set in a war-torn kingdom of animals. Traverse treacherous wilderness territory as you fight to deliver an important relic and end the war.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, RPG 11.9%, Medieval 7.5%
- #52 AI Roguelite
68% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2023
Dev: Max Loh
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
World's first RPG in which all entities are AI-generated and all game mechanics are AI-directed.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11%
- #53 Escape the Dungeon - The Eye of Tormak
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GarathielPub: Blue Crab
Windows
Dive into an immersive dungeon crawler with strategic battles, intricate puzzles, and 100 challenging levels. Collect skills, face fierce monsters, and thwart Tormak's dark ambitions. Will you triumph or succumb to the endless depths?
Why similar: CRPG 36.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, RPG 6.7%
- #54 Dust and Salt: The Battle for Murk
70% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac
The Battle for Murk is an interactive narrative set in a gritty medieval world. Play as Corporal Mandrake from the City Watch in a fantasy adventure game. Uncover the truth behind a treacherous conspiracy in a race against time to save your hometown from falling into the hands of a cruel leader.
Why similar: CRPG 25.4%, Text-Based 24.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.1%, Medieval 8.8%, RPG 8.2%
- #55 Legendary Journeys
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Blind Monkey Games
Windows
Create your party of adventurers and set out on a quest to free an old man's magically imprisoned son. Journey the lands of Farmoor in search of the four artifacts needed to reform The Eye of Baal. Not all that live in Farmoor sees this as a good thing.
Why similar: CRPG 32.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, RPG 12.4%, Exploration 9.4%
- #56 Tree of Mu
68% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Squaretide Studios
Windows
Tree of Mu is a 2D procedurally generated open-world sandbox RPG that immerses you in a mystical land called Mu, once ruled by kingdoms and plagued by countless wars. But in this land, nothing lasts forever.
Why similar: Sandbox 23%, Procedural Generation 18.6%, Open World 15.9%, RPG 14.4%, Medieval 11.1%
- #57 Gold's Dungeon
66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: GoldMakesGames
Windows
GOLD'S DUNGEON is a modern text-based roguelike with RPG elements. Venture through a randomly generated dungeon while building a new character each run! Are you brave enough to enter GOLD'S DUNGEON?
Why similar: Text-Based 27.4%, Loot 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, RPG 8.2%
- #58 Sparkle: Spiny's Awakening
66% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Saurus Haphela
Windows
A back-to-basics RPG! A turn-based medieval fantasy game where you'll be tasked with saving the world from various threats. There are dungeons and powerful bosses to defeat. The game's main draw is undoubtedly the character development and bonding. Eight playable heroes are available at the end.
Why similar: CRPG 34.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Medieval 13.3%, Open World 9.2%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #59 Vagabond
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Pierre Vigier
Windows · Linux
Explore procedurally generated living worlds in this 2D sandbox RPG. Meet hundreds of characters in cities, complete quests, craft powerful items, buy and furnish your home or fight monsters in dungeons.
Why similar: CRPG 29.6%, Sandbox 17.4%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Open World 13.6%, Exploration 7.2%