- #1 My Cousin the Rogue
97% 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 43.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Text-Based 11%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #2 Monster Island
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 张楠
Windows
This is an adventure game with a pigeon-raising style. Here, you can tame over 130 unique monsters, unlock their exclusive skills, and aid you in your adventure journey. Continuously challenge yourself to unlock more exciting content.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.9% ★, Text-Based 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 5.2%
- #3 冥河旅人(Duat Wayfarer)
96% 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 43.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%, Lore-Rich 6.7%, Exploration 6.5%
- #4 Dungeon Croaker
95% 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 40.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Roguelike 8.3%, Procedural Generation 6.7%
- #5 Curse of the Abyss
94% 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 58.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Roguelike 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
- #6 ShootAndJump
94% matchNo user reviews2026
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 39.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #7 Alchemist's Alcove
93% 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 43.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 5.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%
- #8 The Hope of Elements
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 余烬工作室Pub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows
Wield magic to interact with elemental objects and terrain, triggering diverse Elemental Reactions to defeat enemies and gather treasures for crafting. Accompany Elise to escort Pipi a deformed-winged dragon hatchling exiled across the Cloudspire Peaks, embarking on a journey to reclaim its origin.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, Lore-Rich 9%
- #9 妖之梦
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 鬼炮工作室
Windows
在Roguelike世界中收集妖兽,构建自己的妖兽小队,获取妖兽的各种技能给予其提升,在6V6单打回合制下战胜各种有趣的挑战,最终获得胜利。
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Roguelike 9.3%, Strategy 6.9%
- #10 Dose Response
91% 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 44.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Roguelike 9.6%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #11 The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits
90% 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 37.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #12 Legacy of Pandora
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OPP Studios
Windows
Turn-based roguelike inspired by Greek mythology. Capture and corrupt creatures, evolve through decisions, and face unique events across procedural maps. Your choices shape the story, your team, and Pandora’s daughter.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Text-Based 10.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #13 背包地牢: Backpack Dungeon
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NightCat
Windows · Mac
Backpack Dungeon - A pixel-art Roguelike where backpack management IS combat. Arrange items strategically to survive dungeon challenges!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #14 Approaching Infinity
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.8% ★, Space Sim 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Open World 7.7%
- #15 破碎原像
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INK IMAGE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Windows
"Broken Preimage" is a challenging exploration of light rogue game. You need to shuttle between double parallel worlds, while focus on the team's health, mental state, the supply stock. Use variable strategies and find the truth.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #16 Prime of Flames
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,010 reviews2022
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 27.7 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 33.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #17 Descent from Arkov's Tower
86% 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 47% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
- #18 Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed
84% matchVery Positive80% of 147 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 31.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
- #19 Molten Horn
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Molten Horn is a fast-paced action game featuring intense combat, enemy waves, and skill-driven gameplay in a fiery fantasy setting.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #20 Liege of the Labyrinth
83% 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 56.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Roguelike 9%, 2D 2.1%
- #21 Gum Flesh
84% 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 40.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Roguelike 8.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #22 Lightcore Guardians
82% 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 40.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10%
- #23 Rift Wizard 2
80% 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 48.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelike 7.9%, Minimalist 7.9%
- #24 Undergrave
82% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
Windows
Undergrave is a tactical roguelike in which moving, jumping, managing your stamina, dashing and 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 strategically is vital for success.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #25 Rift Wizard 3
81% 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 54.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Procedural Generation 6.4%, Strategy 5.9%
- #26 Deadnaut: Signal Lost
79% matchVery Positive87% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Screwfly Studios
Windows · Linux
Deadnaut: Signal Lost is a sci-fi horror turn-based roguelike where loyalty isn't earned - it's installed. Scavenge derelict ships and abandoned moons filled with hellish creatures, brutal AI and insanity storms. Gather gear and upgrades to fight or evade the hi-tech supersoldiers hunting you down.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Roguelike 9.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #27 Dungeon of Rikka
81% 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 39.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #28 Ballad of Ba'al
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will Lacey
Windows · Mac
An atmospheric tabletop, turn-based strategy roguelike about passing trials of the afterlife and ascending from eternal purgatory. Endure your depraved company through grim sacrifices, cryptic riddles, and oblivion’s ever-changing labyrinth all through an interpretive, minimalistic style.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Roguelike 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #29 Valiant Villagers
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Nolasco Matus
Windows
Assemble your villagers and defeat the ultimate evil! Valiant Villagers is a roguelike strategy RPG where your choices determine your army's abilities and playstyle as you complete various map objectives.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Roguelike 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #30 DR4X
76% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: Untrustedlife
Windows · Linux
A fast, casual (And also haunted.) 4X game with asymmetric factions and roguelike elements. Enjoy short, 30-turn skirmishes in a unique setting, or delve into a small story-rich campaign with 5 different endings, all without slow and tedious 'long wars'.
Why similar: 4X 31.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
- #31 Escape The Living Nebula
78% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Plimmerton Games
Windows
Turn-based spaceship battles in a tense fight for survival
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #32 暗月法则 Nightlune Rule
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rolling Cat Studio
Windows
Play as Izzy, an elf born from the Mother Tree’s fruit, in a misty eternal forest. Wield enchanted runes, combine puzzle cards for chain eliminations, collect relics, and resist the Dark Moon’s corruption through cyclical trials to uncover the forest’s truth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 7.5%, Roguelike 6.2%
- #33 Dawn of Kagura: Natsu's Story
78% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Debonosu WorksPub: Shiravune
Windows
Vanquish and recruit youkai in randomized dungeons in Dawn of Kagura: Natsu's Story, a replayable roguelike RPG! The goddess Natsu descends from her shrine to fight evil and free the nearby village.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 39.8% ★, Text-Based 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #34 Hyper Dungeon Crawler
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Tony Wang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hyper Dungeon Crawler is a turn-based roguelike RPG with crafting. Collect materials and craft your unique tools, weapons, magic spells and other supplements and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated scenes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 7.6%, Exploration 6.2%
- #35 ZHONG KUI
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 东风吹
Windows
This is a strategy game based on the theme of Zhong Kui, closely following the classic story of Zhong Kui slaying ghosts, while incorporating a large number of original plots, presenting players with a familiar and novel world of ghost hunting.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Text-Based 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Roguelite 14.1%, Lore-Rich 10.5%
- #36 Dungeon World
74% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: FBRZD
Windows · Linux
Dungeon World mixes roguelike and sandbox elements while keeping simple gameplay and retro style. Explore procedural worlds, plan your journey, make a family, modify the lands, get old and reincarnate with more world knowledge.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Procedural Generation 11%, Open World 9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #37 Necrowarp
73% 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 48.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Roguelike 7.4%, Procedural Generation 5.3%
- #38 Rogue Titan
73% 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 45.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #39 MidBoss
75% 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 76.1% ★, Roguelike 11.8%, Procedural Generation 4.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.5%, Strategy 1.7%
- #40 Tales for the Long Nights
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: After Image Studios
Windows
Tales for the Long Nights is a tactical roguelike adventure. As a traveling merchant, recruit a team of mercenaries, fight off the many things that want you dead, loot everything that isn’t nailed down and try to turn a profit before something eats your team and you have to start again.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #41 Endor Awakens: Roguelite DRPG
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Javier Hernández Torres
Windows
Explore procedurally generated dungeons in this roguelite dungeon crawler. Battle epic monsters, collect loot, and customize your character in strategic turn-based combat. Adapt to a constantly changing world after the fall of Mordoth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #42 Dash Dash Dead
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Virtual Void Studio
Windows
Dash Dash Dead is a fast-paced turn-based roguelike. Play as a death row inmate competing for a shot at freedom in a bloodsport. Each episode, you're thrown into a new and deadly world, forced to hunt down eccentric targets and try to survive using a mix of unpredictable items found along the way.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #43 Jupiter Hell Classic
70% 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 47.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #44 Flotilla
74% matchVery Positive82% of 239 reviews2010
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Roguelite 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #45 OneBit Adventure
71% matchVery Positive88% of 708 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 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #46 Syntax:Overload
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tallen games
Windows
Compile. Execute. Overload. A strategic roguelite where Syntax is Everything. Drag & drop modules to optimize your execution queue, install .EXE software to break the rules, and face off against legendary viruses like ILOVEYOU and WannaCry. Can you crash the system and escape?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Roguelite 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Strategy 9.3%
- #47 PRIMA: First Rogues
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Studio PRIMA
Windows
Explore the dreamlike world of Prima in an innovative roguelike deckbuilders inspired mechanics. Immerse yourself in a magical universe, subject to the rule of chimeras. Use the strengths of your faction to gain an edge and take part in the schemes that affect Prima.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Roguelike 13.2%
- #48 Rogue Fable III
69% 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 83.2% ★, Roguelike 9.9%, Procedural Generation 3.8%, Strategy 2.3%, 2D 0.8%
- #49 Monster Lily
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kasha Club
Windows · Linux
A Deeply Tactical ASCII Roguelike with unique and often surprising mechanics. Explore Hanwu Divinity College and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.1% ★, Text-Based 15.6%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #50 Nilia
71% 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 32.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Roguelite 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #51 XLarn
72% 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 84.3% ★, Roguelike 12.9%, Procedural Generation 2.8%
- #52 Rogue Fable IV
67% 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 42.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Roguelike 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #53 Coinsweeper
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Duo Forge Games
Windows
Coinsweeper is a roguelite that combines classic Minesweeper with risk management, deck-building and gambling mechanics.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #54 SAM 0
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TheDarkxOrlik
Windows
SAM0 blends card roguelike combat, resource management, and sci-fi storytelling. Play as humanity's AI legacy: explore planets, craft decks via tech upgrades and randomized packs, battle varied foes, and unravel mysteries of human absence.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #55 Empis
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyle Meadows
Windows
Empis is a turn-based strategy game that focuses on short and sweet multiplayer matches. Choose from individual factions each with their own unique units and upgrades, unlock technology, and build sprawling cities with buildings and fortifications.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%
- #56 The Mystic
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: PipeDream
Windows
The Mystic is a dark fantasy, turn-based strategy game. Become a follower of the first gods, gain their favour, overthrow the High King by innovative combat and magic systems and establish harmony. The game offers an exciting campaign full of twists, battles and difficult decisions and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 39% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%
- #57 Endhall
69% matchVery Positive85% of 131 reviews2018
Dev: Heartbeast
Windows · Mac · Linux
Endhall is a byte-sized roguelike. Become an artificial intelligence and combine tactical actions to defeat your enemies and reach the end of the hallway.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
- #58 The Doors of Trithius
66% 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 48.1% ★, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 11%, Open World 9.4%
- #59 NetHack: Legacy
68% 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 83.5% ★, Roguelike 11%, Procedural Generation 5.5%
- #60 the Binding of Survivors
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 陈亦新
Windows
A game of rogue adventure, mowing, coolness, and walking. A group of characters of different backgrounds and abilities have come together to explore the deepest secrets of this evil unknown planet. Defeat the tidal wave of enemies, different bosses, and achieve various challenges and achievement.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49.4% ★, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 9.4%, Exploration 7.9%, Procedural Generation 5.9%