- #1 Dungeon Croaker
97% 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 36.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #2 Necrowarp
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Barely Soldered
Windows
Serve your patron deity of death by summoning horrifying abominations to clash with the forces of good as you descend into the deepest pits of the old world. Will you sever the thread of fate and emerge from the chaos as a supreme ascendant in this traditional turn-based roguelike?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%, Strategy RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.6%
- #3 混沌小队(CHAOS SQUAD)
96% matchMostly Negative23% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: 螺母游戏
Windows
Chaos Squad is a turn-based tactics game with Cthulhu, rouge-lite and survival elements. Build your squad with 10 unique heroes. Embark on 12 levels in a snowy mountain, grassland and more. Defeat monsters, collect treasures and eventually unveil the truth behind the disaster of ruptured continent.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Strategy RPG 8.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #4 Nilia
95% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: 4 Hats
Windows
Nilia is a turn-based Roguelike game. You can choose to play up to four characters at the same time. Each character can evolve with lots of abilities, skills and spells. You also rely on various items that you will find on your way.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, RPG 7.8%
- #5 Deadzoned
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Deadzoned is a sci-fi turn-based action Roguelike. Blast your way through zones battling the beasts, bandits, and monsters that stalk the blackouts. But you'll need your wits to make best use of the gear you stumble upon to survive and save the fate of the planet!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%, Grid-Based Movement 6.6%
- #6 My Cousin the Rogue
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vaporwario
Windows
A simple traditional roguelike with ASCII art where you save the monsters instead of hurting them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #7 Descent from Arkov's Tower
93% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Saturn91Pub: DreamStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Highly moddable roguelike. Descend from Arkov's Tower - or die trying!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Roguelike 6.1%
- #8 DA_RL
92% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Duncan ArmstrongPub: Bean Skeleton Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler. Pick a class, descend through a procedurally generated dungeon, and recover the shards of the Amulet of Ascension. Combine them and the dungeon turns on you, and now you have to fight your way back out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, RPG 11%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #9 GnollHack
91% matchVery Positive87% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Windows
The modern way to play NetHack
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, RPG 9.7%, Procedural Generation 7.8%, Class-Based 7.1%
- #10 Rift Wizard 3
90% matchVery Positive89% of 275 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 48.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, RPG 8.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #11 Dungeon of the Forgotten
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Berkay Turkmen
Windows
A turn-based roguelike where time is your health. Every hit costs seconds, and the clock never stops. Descend, get stronger, and find out how deep you can go before it runs out.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.6% ★, Strategy RPG 12.2%, RPG 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #12 Amulet of Iovar
89% matchMixed65% of 17 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 53.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, RPG 8.6%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #13 Dungeons of Desolation Remastered
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlyLuck Games
Windows
Descend beneath the rain-soaked town of Desolation in a turn-based, grid-based dungeon crawler remastered from the Xbox Live Indie Games era. Fight monsters, gather loot, build your adventurer, survive the Wheel of Fate, and uncover why the town profits from doomed adventurers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Procedural Generation 9%, Grid-Based Movement 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #14 Dungeon Sookuma
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 플랜츠게임
Windows
Combine 14 Sookuma lineages with 19 classes and descend into an ever-changing dream dungeon. Identify strange items, bargain with 19 gods, steal the Dream Core, and fight your way back out in a traditional turn-based roguelike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, RPG 7.9%, Procedural Generation 5.9%
- #15 Rogue Titan
87% 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 37.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #16 Curse of the Abyss
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprouting Potato
Windows · Mac · Linux
Curse of the Abyss is a Traditional Roguelike with a twist. Manage your resources and explore the abyss and slay the various Guardians of the Abyss and remove the curses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.4%, Dungeon Crawler 5.5%, Roguelike 5.4%
- #17 100 Rogues
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keith BurgunPub: Paw Games
Windows · Linux
A traditional roguelike with 4 player classes, each with a suite of tactical skills. Outmaneuver hordes of monsters armed with daggers, fireballs, poisonous gummi rats and grenade launchers. Tactical thinking and planning are essential! Go Kill Satan!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Class-Based 8.9%, Strategy RPG 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%
- #18 DiceVenture Dungeon
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HuangJianJian
Windows
DiceVenture Dungeon is a roguelike dice-building dungeon crawler. Plan routes on a node map, roll and reroll dice in tactical combat, combine elements to trigger skills, and collect relics and traits. Dice challenges gate the best exploration rewards—every run builds differently.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #19 Jupiter Hell Classic
84% matchVery Positive96% of 238 reviews2025
Dev: ChaosForgePub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Jupiter Hell Classic is a old-school true Roguelike shooter with turn-based tactics, permadeath, procedural levels, and 90s sci-fi carnage in its purest form. Rip and Tear!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%, Grid-Based Movement 7.4%
- #20 Rogue Fable IV
84% matchVery Positive94% of 238 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 34.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Strategy RPG 8.7%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #21 Tiles of the Nadirat
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiles of the Nadirat Team
Windows
A traditional roguelike experience with many unique twists awaits you. Tiles makes you stronger, collect permanent stats on procedurally generated map. Trigger movement pattern combo of items to get even stronger. Guess in riddles what the Nadirat is all about.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Class-Based 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #22 Beyond the Bridge
82% 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 44% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, RPG 14.1%, Roguelike 7.9%, Procedural Generation 6.8%
- #23 Zorbus
82% matchVery Positive90% of 374 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11%, RPG 6.8%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #24 Pathos
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrary Games
Windows
Pathos is a turn-based fantasy adventure inspired by retro dungeon crawlers. Experience deep, emergent gameplay with modern graphics, sound and a touch-first interface. Extensively customise your character and embark on epic procedurally generated campaigns.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.5% ★, Procedural Generation 11.8%, RPG 10.2%, Class-Based 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #25 冥河旅人(Duat Wayfarer)
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWind
Windows
Become an ancient Egyptian jeweler in this smart strategy game! Traverse Duat’s 12 perilous underworld gates to uncover a long-buried divine conspiracy. Mix ray mechanics & Roguelike gameplay, craft a unique style with enchanted bookmarks, gems & relics. Prove mortal ingenuity topples divine thrones
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Strategy RPG 9.9%, RPG 7.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%
- #26 Eternals' Path
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SleeplessParadise
Windows
Eternals’ Path is a roguelike turn-based tactical RPG. It’s about choices and regrets, those that will haunt you beyond your grave Embody an anti-hero in the afterlife No merciful rest for you. Instead, explore a spiritual maze, face those you knew, and who may hold you accountable for their fate.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Strategy RPG 12%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #27 Rogue’s Dark Descent
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knighthawq
Windows
Rogue’s Dark Descent is a traditional roguelike about exploring a dangerous, procedurally generated wilderness and the forgotten places beneath it. Fight, explore, meet survivors, uncover lost history, find powerful artifacts, and see how long your story lasts.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Roguelike 4.7%
- #28 Dungeon of Rikka
80% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been sealed away to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #29 Prime of Flames
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,024 reviews2022
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
This is a special strategy game that combines Wargame and Roguelike. As the guider of the former ancestors, you revived and arrived. In the name of Star Envoy, you leave for the Human camp, and lead the warriors of different clans with talents and abilities to find the truth of history and disaster.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, RPG 7.6%
- #30 OneBit Adventure
77% matchVery Positive87% of 740 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.5% ★, Class-Based 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, RPG 7.4%
- #31 A Scoundrel in the Underlair
77% 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 57.7% ★, RPG 12.6%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Roguelike 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 4%
- #32 Lightcore Guardians
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Jampot Games
Windows
A compact but content-rich roguelike strategy game where every turn matters — all under 50MB.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.7% ★, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #33 Rogue Fable III
76% matchVery Positive93% of 746 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 73.8% ★, Roguelike 5.8%, Dungeon Crawler 5.3%, Procedural Generation 4.4%, RPG 4.2%
- #34 Kramora's Shadow
78% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A turn-based traditional roguelike featuring 10 character classes with unique gameplay styles. Explore five ancient realms to find ancient magical artifacts you will need to survive tactical battles against their evil inhabitants. Can you save the world from the wrath of Kramora?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 44.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #35 Gum Flesh
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Gum Flesh is a turn based roguelike that takes place on the back of a celestial monster. Use your wits and fragile supplies to take on strange plants and fauna on a planet where you are definitely not welcome. The air is different here. Your body is starting to change.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #36 Touhou Crawl
74% matchVery Positive96% of 71 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 44% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, RPG 8.5%, Roguelike 6.3%
- #37 Abyrith
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hata
Windows
Abyrith is a traditional turn-based roguelike. Each run lets you build a unique character by combining skills and equipment while exploring and conquering dungeons.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.6% ★, Class-Based 16.2%, RPG 9.9%, Grid-Based Movement 7.6%, Dungeon Crawler 5.4%
- #38 EmbeRogue
74% 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 41.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%
- #39 Liege of the Labyrinth
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: CV33 Games, LLC
Windows
Can you guide your party through all 20 floors of The Labyrinth and defeat its Liege in this turn-based roguelike RPG? As their Guardian, the party will be counting on your to plan ahead and work around unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, RPG 9.8%, Roguelike 5.8%
- #40 Torch Keeper
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RPGames
Windows
This is a small rogue-like dungeon crawler with an active time battle system, multiple masteries and procedurally generated dungeons to discover.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31% ★, Class-Based 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, RPG 8.1%, Roguelite 6.2%
- #41 ShootAndJump
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Koma
Windows
Every shot comes with recoil! This is the only rule. Survive first, then defeat more enemies. Plan each move carefully—every shot you take matters. Whether you can break through the enemy's encirclement and escape depends entirely on your skill.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Roguelite 7%
- #42 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: ChillCash
Windows
Every chess piece has a unique shape of moves. Dungeon-Dungeon is an engaging traditional roguelike where each enemy and weapon has a unique shape. You'll outsmart countless foes, craft absurdly broken builds, and overthrow the Three-Faced God. What move will you make?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #43 Eye of Khaos
71% 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 49.8% ★, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, RPG 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #44 NetHack: Legacy
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 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 74.7% ★, Roguelike 6.6%, Procedural Generation 6.3%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%, RPG 4.8%
- #45 MidBoss
73% matchVery Positive86% of 276 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 70.7% ★, Roguelike 7.3%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%, Procedural Generation 5.7%, RPG 4.1%
- #46 Dose Response
70% 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 47.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, RPG 8.6%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #47 Hollows Of Rogue
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: r618
Windows
A traditional roguelike modernized. Descend through a persistent, turn-based dungeon inspired by the original Rogue, defeat or avoid its inhabitants with the loot you find, and escape with the legendary Amulet of Yendor.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.2% ★, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #48 六道图录
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 阴阳猫工作室
Windows
《六道图录》是一款仙侠背景的门派经营策略类游戏。玩家将会扮演一个门派的掌控者,建设门派,培养弟子,带领门派生存、发展、壮大,在广大的世界中探索、历练,与其他门派争夺资源、秘境、山门,合纵连横,争霸天下,谱写一段壮丽的史诗。六道轮回,绘染图录。
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 54.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, RPG 9.3%, Roguelike 5.9%
- #49 Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Fun Square GamesPub: Erabit
Windows
Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed is a top-down 2D roguelite tactics game. Command three heroes in chess-like battles, forging legends through terrain strategy, skill combos, and ever-evolving rogue builds on a dynamic battlefield.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Strategy RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #50 Castle of the Zephyr
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Victory Monument Studios
Windows
Castle of the Zephyr is a spiritual remake of the classic roguelike Castle of the Winds. Explore procedurally generated dungeons and hand-crafted ruins, master spellbook magic, manage weight-and-bulk inventory, build your classless hero, and race against time to stop an ancient evil from awakening.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.1% ★, Strategy RPG 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #51 Fall of the Final Age
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dracula's Castle
Windows
Take command of the last Stronghold of humanity, fighting back against the advancing monsters. Decide where to prioritize the forces of your Heroes, as the number of turns before the invasion is limited. A turn-based tactical strategy with RPG and roguelike elements.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
- #52 Theralite
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 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 47.8% ★, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Roguelike 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.1%
- #53 Vulture for NetHack
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: DarkArts Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 59.3% ★, Procedural Generation 13%, RPG 10.7%, Roguelike 8.2%, Dungeon Crawler 6.6%
- #54 Last Ascender
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Ideal Creative
Windows
Last Ascender is a 1st-person turn-based strategy RPG combining classic RPG progression with roguelike tension and deckbuilding depth. In a world shrouded in darkness, you must end this desperate journey using only your unique builds and strategic choices.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.5% ★, Strategy RPG 14.7%, RPG 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #55 League of Rings
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: liquidman257Pub: Katnip Studios
Windows
Descend the dungeon to collect the 4 rings and defeat the mighty dragon. Supports 1-4 players.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.7% ★, Class-Based 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #56 Gumballs & Dungeons
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,856 reviews2025
Dev: QcplayPub: UltraPlayers
Windows
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, RPG 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #57 Beast Dungeon
69% 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 45.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Grid-Based Movement 6.8%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #58 Shell of the coward
65% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jacquey Arthur
Windows
Shell of the Coward is a turn-based roguelike/RPG where you must escort the Anathema you've sworn to protect through a perilous dungeon without ever looking back.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, RPG 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%
- #59 All Who Wander
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mike Weil
Windows · Mac · Linux
All Who Wander is a traditional roguelike with fast-paced, turn-based combat. Choose from 15 unique heroes and embark on a 30 day journey to defeat a powerful monster. Explore diverse biomes, master 100+ abilities, discover rare items, and recruit companions to survive a world that's new every run.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Class-Based 8.5%, RPG 7.8%
- #60 Ogre Dungeon
65% 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 46% ★, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, RPG 14.3%, Roguelike 8.3%, Procedural Generation 4.8%