- #1 Babel of Ystilia
97% matchPositive100% of 24 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 36.4% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, Grid-Based Movement 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
- #2 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #3 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Insidious Arts
Windows
Head out into the woods and find the dreaded Underlair in this traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.8% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, RPG 7.6%, Procedural Generation 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%
- #4 Rift Wizard 2
95% matchVery Positive92% of 741 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 40.4% ★, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Tactical RPG 10.7%, Roguelike 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
- #5 Theralite
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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 39.7% ★, Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Grid-Based Movement 6.6%
- #6 The Rogue
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SevenTwo7
Windows · Mac
The Rogue combines classic turn based RPG goodness with action based combat, creating a hybrid RPG experience. Quickly cut through your foes, or slow down and tackle groups of enemies with spells and potions.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.1% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Character Customization 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
- #7 Eye of Khaos
93% 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 42.8% ★, Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Grid-Based Movement 7.1%
- #8 Beast Dungeon
92% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
A classic roguelike dungeon crawler with pixel graphics. Fight to the bottom of the dungeon and defeat the Lich Lord! Level up, find powerful equipment, and learn new spells to become the hero the world needs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.5% ★, Roguelike 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Procedural Generation 10%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%
- #9 Equin 2: The Warren Peace
91% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When an evil wizard writes a 6000-page book to bore the townspeople to death, it's up to you to take the damn thing and return it FROM WHENCE IT CAME.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #10 Sigil of Kings
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Byte Arcane
Windows · Linux
Sigil of Kings is a turn-based fantasy roguelike/RPG, set in an expansive procedurally generated world, displayed in colorful 16-bit pixel art. Explore dungeons, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, find treasures, visit cities, join guilds and make your mark in a living, breathing world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.1% ★, Roguelike 13.7%, Character Customization 8.9%, Procedural Generation 6.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
- #11 FreedomBot
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Manticus GamesPub: Manticus Games
Windows · Linux
Turn-based roguelike where you play as a rogue bot surviving in procedurally generated cities. Features sophisticated character development and in depth combat using a detailed anatomical damage system .
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.7% ★, Tactical RPG 20.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
- #12 Rogue Titan
89% 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 36.4% ★, Tactical RPG 13.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #13 Tales of Kathay
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jouwee
Windows · Linux
Tales of Kathay is a turn-based RPG set in a deeply simulated, fully procedural world. Explore rich histories, shape evolving civilizations, and fight tactical battles where your choices echo across generations.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 16.8% ★, Tactical RPG 16.1%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12%
- #14 Amulet of Iovar
88% matchMixed69% 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 52.9% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, RPG 5.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #15 Rogue Fable IV
86% matchVery Positive94% of 218 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 34.9% ★, Tactical RPG 17.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #16 Touhou Crawl
86% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: joy1999
Windows
"Touhou Crawl" is a Touhou derivative roguelike game. Conquer the dungeon-ified Gensokyo using items, faith, and tactics!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Roguelike 13%, Grid-Based Movement 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #17 Xenomarine
87% matchVery Positive84% of 63 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 58.8% ★, Roguelike 18.7%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9%, RPG 2.7%
- #18 DA_RL
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows
DA_RL is a turn-based traditional roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons, five distinct classes, a deep item system, and dozens of enemy types. Every run is different.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.5% ★, Roguelike 15%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, RPG 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #19 GnollHack
83% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.4% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, RPG 7%
- #20 Jupiter Hell Classic
82% matchVery Positive97% of 208 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #21 Deadzoned: A Credits Bounty
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based Roguelike. Blast your way through the lawless sectors battling dangerous creatures, outlaws, 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 claim the head of your bounty!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.6% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, RPG 5.1%
- #22 Dungeonmans
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 62.7% ★, Roguelike 21.3%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, RPG 3.1%, Adventure 0.5%
- #23 Terra Randoma
81% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.6% ★, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelike 9%, Grid-Based Movement 8.1%
- #24 Feywood Wanderers
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vicente Miranda
Windows
Explore the Feywood as you defeat enemies in tactical, turn-based battles. Find loot, abilities, secrets and meet helpful denizens of the forest as you delve deeper, customize your character with a great variety of classes, races, and equipment in this highly replayable extraction roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.1% ★, Tactical RPG 21.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Character Customization 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #25 The Green Earth
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Caleb M
Windows
Survive the madness of an ancient jungle in this open-world, traditional roguelike. Do whatever it takes to escape alive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, RPG 10%, Procedural Generation 6.1%, Old School 4.6%
- #26 Dose Response
81% 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 43.8% ★, Roguelike 13.8%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Open World 6.2%
- #27 Alchemist's Alcove
79% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Nefarious Brew Games
Windows
Alchemist's Alcove is an Open World Traditional Roguelike where you craft unique spells and tools using the remains of your fallen enemies. Fight, Craft, Discover, and Die as you trudge forth through ancient lands and warring factions!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.6% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Grid-Based Movement 5.9%
- #28 Rogue Fable III
79% matchVery Positive93% of 729 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 71.2% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 4.5%, Character Customization 3.1%, RPG 2.8%
- #29 Rift Wizard 3
78% matchNo user 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 50.7% ★, Roguelike 13.4%, Character Customization 8.8%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #30 Descent from Arkov's Tower
77% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.6% ★, Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 11%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #31 Path of Achra
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Roguelike 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Character Customization 12.2%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #32 Grix: The Dragon Tower
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D-Pad
Windows
Grix is a grid-based roguelike set in procedurally generated dungeons. Discover hidden rules, anticipate danger, climb to the top of the tower, and slay the dragon that awaits you!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
- #33 The Eighth Squad
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Diego Álvarez Allas
Windows
A dark fantasy squad-builder where units are living cards. Draft recruits, shape your build, and stack synergies, then watch real-time auto-battles play out. Meta progression carries over, so every run starts stronger and goes deeper.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45% ★, Tactical RPG 29.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, RPG 6.2%, 2D 2.1%
- #34 Fractalis
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fractalis is a procedurally generated roguelike that has turnbased/gridbased combat with a realtime feel.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.6% ★, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #35 Hollows Of Rogue
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
"Rogue - but better" - a traditional roguelike modernized for current era - descent into deadly dungeon, defeat (or avoid) its inhabitants using loot you find and escape with legendary Amulet of Yendor which started it all
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%
- #36 Nascentiar
74% 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 51.9% ★, Roguelike 14.7%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, RPG 7.2%
- #37 Dungeon Croaker
74% 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 44% ★, Roguelike 13.2%, Procedural Generation 10%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%, Grid-Based Movement 7.8%
- #38 Sproggiwood
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 20.2%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Roguelike 10.8%, Tactical RPG 6.7%
- #39 Primo's Dungeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ztkent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Primo's Dungeon is a 2D adventure dungeon crawler that combines classic roguelike elements with real-time combat. When monsters attack your farm, you must venture into an ever-changing dungeon to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.4% ★, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Roguelike 10.5%, Grid-Based Movement 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #40 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
73% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Character Customization 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #41 Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch)
72% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Rufe.org LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.3% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down 5%, Old School 4%, Turn-Based Combat 3.4%
- #42 NetHack: Legacy
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FrozenCrate, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 74.6% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 6.7%, RPG 3.3%, Adventure 1%
- #43 100 Rogues
71% matchNo user reviews
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 35.2% ★, Tactical RPG 21.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.6%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #44 MidBoss
72% matchVery Positive86% of 273 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 70.1% ★, Roguelike 16%, Procedural Generation 6%, RPG 2.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.5%
- #45 Beyond the Bridge
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sacker Games
Windows · Linux
Beyond the Bridge is a tribute to one of the earliest roguelikes, Moria. Your journey begins with creating your character by choosing a class. From there, you'll explore six procedurally generated levels before reaching the goal of your quest and making your escape!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47% ★, Roguelike 19.1%, RPG 10.6%, Procedural Generation 7.8%, Top-Down 4.7%
- #46 Sword of Fargoal
70% matchPositive88% of 25 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 46.4% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Magic 5.3%, RPG 5.1%
- #47 Rogue's Tale
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 70.5% ★, Roguelike 24.9%, RPG 4.4%, Adventure 0.2%
- #48 Gum Flesh
69% 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 40.2% ★, Tactical RPG 21.3%, Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #49 Oxidus Tales
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mario Aviles
Windows
Embrace a new adventure in this post apocalyptic world. Investigate, defeat bosses and clear the different dungeons in this turn based roguelike with 3 different battle systems.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.2% ★, Roguelike 18.2%, Grid-Based Movement 12.5%, RPG 11.2%, 2D 3.1%
- #50 Curse of the Abyss
69% matchNo user reviews2026
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 64.7% ★, Roguelike 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Top-Down 3%
- #51 XLarn
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: Swinfjord-Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 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 77.2% ★, Roguelike 17.3%, Procedural Generation 3.6%, RPG 2%
- #52 AXIAL NULL
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Efra_EMX
Windows · Linux
AXIAL NULL is a hybrid tactical roguelike, combining both Turn-based and Real-time elements into its core gameplay. Immerse yourself into The Void, erasing as many Anomalies as you can in a grid-based combat inspired by Megaman Battle Network series!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.3%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Roguelike 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #53 Ogre Dungeon
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Durance Gaming
Windows
Retro 2D Rogue-like for PC designed to be simple, classic, and straight-forward for pick-up-and-play.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.4% ★, Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%, Procedural Generation 5%
- #54 Hack, Slash, Loot
70% matchMixed52% of 752 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 75.7% ★, Roguelike 18.6%, RPG 3.2%, Pixel Graphics 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #55 Rogue
68% matchVery Positive94% of 489 reviews2020
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 51% ★, Roguelike 16.6%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 4.4%, RPG 3.9%
- #56 Sulphur Memories: Alchemist
67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Spellweaver
Windows
Sulphur Memories: Alchemist is a traditional roguelike of crafting, discovery, and immersion. Explore the uniquely generated world full of hidden knowledge and little stories, and use your creativity to overcome its challenges.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.3% ★, Roguelike 13.3%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, RPG 4%
- #57 EmbeRogue
67% 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 42.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Roguelike 11%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%
- #58 Vulture for NetHack
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.1% ★, Roguelike 18.1%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, RPG 7.3%, Fantasy 1.8%
- #59 The Doors of Trithius
67% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.2% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Open World 8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #60 Jupiter Hell
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,058 reviews2021
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Roguelike 33.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Procedural Generation 5%, RPG 4.7%