- #1 Tales of Maj'Eyal
97% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.3%, Roguelike 23.1%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, tactical, and highly complex traditional roguelike that offers the same level of strategic depth and character building found in WazHack.
- #2 Rift Wizard
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.5%, Roguelike 23.8%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical, turn-based wizard simulator that focuses on deep character builds and challenging, high-stakes dungeon crawling.
- #3 One Way Heroics
96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,112 reviews2014
Dev: Smoking WOLFPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.7%, Roguelike 20.2%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling, turn-based roguelike shares the exact movement-based time mechanic and side-view perspective that defines WazHack.
- #4 Caves of Qud
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.1%, Roguelike 24.8%, Procedural Generation 15.4%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers unparalleled emergent gameplay and tactical freedom, making it the ultimate choice for players who enjoy the complex interactions of WazHack.
- #5 Crown Trick
95% matchVery Positive85% of 5,356 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 22.1%, Perma Death 22%, Turn-Based 15.3%, RPG 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique 'time moves when you do' mechanic in a tactical, grid-based dungeon crawler that feels very similar to WazHack's core loop.
- #6 Netherguild
94% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Perma Death 23%, Roguelike 19.7%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Roguelite 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, tactical dungeon crawler where resource management and careful positioning are just as important as in WazHack.
- #7 Path of Achra
92% 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: Roguelike 34%, Perma Death 26.5%, RPG 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers incredible character customization and tactical, turn-based combat that rewards players for thinking through every encounter.
- #8 Zorbus
93% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.5%, Perma Death 24.8%, RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style traditional roguelike that emphasizes tactical combat and dungeon exploration with deep, rewarding mechanics.
- #9 Dungeons of Dredmor
91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Roguelike 40.2%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Perma Death 13.7%, RPG 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, humorous, and deeply mechanical dungeon crawler that captures the spirit of traditional roguelikes with modern accessibility.
- #10 Heroes of Steel RPG
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.3%, Roguelike 17%, Turn-Based 14.8%, RPG 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that emphasizes turn-based combat and dungeon exploration in a dark fantasy setting.
- #11 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
90% 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: Perma Death 24.4%, Roguelike 20.8%, Turn-Based 15.6%, RPG 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive traditional roguelike that offers a deep, persistent world and challenging tactical combat.
- #12 Undergrave
89% 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: Roguelike 45.8%, Strategy 12%, Roguelite 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D, turn-based tactical game that focuses on precise movement and combat, mirroring the side-scrolling tactical feel of WazHack.
- #13 Jupiter Hell
87% 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: Roguelike 50.4%, Turn-Based 19.6%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 5.5%, Perma Death 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-production turn-based roguelike that emphasizes tactical positioning and smart use of the environment.
- #14 Haque
89% matchVery Positive86% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: Roguelike 47.4%, RPG 30%, Strategy 12.1%, Indie 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike with a unique art style and deep strategic combat that rewards thoughtful play.
- #15 A Wizard's Lizard
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 444 reviews2014
Dev: Lost Decade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelike 33.7%, RPG 19.2%, Perma Death 14.3%, Roguelite 11.6%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that shares the dungeon-crawling theme and high difficulty level of WazHack.
- #16 Desktop Dungeons
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 reviews2023
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.
Why similar: Roguelike 53%, Turn-Based 23.3%, RPG 12.2%, Difficult 3.1%, Dungeon Crawler 3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-like tactical dungeon crawler that forces players to carefully manage resources and plan every move, much like WazHack.
- #17 DragonFangZ - The Rose & Dungeon of Time
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 177 reviews2018
Dev: Toydea Inc.
Windows · Mac
Test your wits and courage against a dungeon packed with mystery, monsters and fangs where the rules of the rogue-like are not always obeyed!
Why similar: Roguelike 41.4%, RPG 33.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Indie 12%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-dungeon style roguelike that requires careful planning and strategic movement in every room.
- #18 Dungeon Rushers
86% matchMixed62% of 1,233 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: Roguelike 24.2%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, RPG 12.7%, Roguelite 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based dungeon crawler that focuses on party management and strategic combat encounters.
- #19 Rezrog
85% matchMixed45% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: SoaphogPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Test your fighting spirit as you take your party of brave adventurers on an epic quest to restore peace to the lands of Rezrog in this table-top inspired, turn-based, dungeon crawler. Upgrade your skills & tactically exploit enemy weaknesses as you try to handle everything the dungeons will throw at you.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.7%, Turn-Based 20.3%, Perma Death 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired dungeon crawler that uses turn-based mechanics and procedural generation to create a classic roguelike experience.
- #20 Lost Flame
81% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Linux
Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.
Why similar: Roguelike 54.9%, RPG 14.2%, Perma Death 13.3%, Turn-Based 9.4%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, traditional roguelike that rewards players for mastering its deep, turn-based combat system.
- #21 Runestone Keeper
82% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Roguelike 37.5%, RPG 23.3%, Strategy 13%, Indie 8%, Turn-Based 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic, turn-based dungeon crawler that blends roguelike elements with puzzle-like mechanics for a unique challenge.
- #22 Sproggiwood
83% 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: Turn-Based 29.8%, Roguelike 21.1%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Perma Death 11.4%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming but surprisingly deep turn-based roguelike that focuses on tactical combat and clever use of character abilities.
- #23 Hack, Slash, Loot
84% 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: Roguelike 53.3%, RPG 14.8%, Perma Death 13.8%, Turn-Based 7%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, traditional roguelike that captures the essence of dungeon crawling and loot management.
- #24 Steam Marines
82% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Worthless Bums
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.6%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Perma Death 14.5%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based roguelike that focuses on squad management and environmental destruction.
- #25 SFD : Rogue TRPG
80% matchVery Positive87% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.
Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Roguelike 16%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Strategy 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based RPG with roguelike elements that focuses on party-based combat and strategic positioning.
- #26 1Quest
81% matchMixed54% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: Ratz 'N' Godz
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
1Quest is a roguelike, a challenging turn based RPG with high replay value
Why similar: Roguelike 34.9%, RPG 33.9%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Indie 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, indie roguelike that focuses on exploration and character progression in a classic fantasy setting.
- #27 Rogue Wizards
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 249 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.5%, Turn-Based 19.5%, RPG 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Roguelite 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, tactical roguelite that emphasizes character customization and dungeon exploration.
- #28 Titans of the Past
76% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, RPG 16.9%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #29 Emberlight
79% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Quarter Onion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emberlight is a true roguelite dungeon crawler, set in a world where the Gods have given you a great gift - and a great curse. Explore procedurally generated dungeons as a Knight of the Ember Order. Conquer the quests set out before your party, and uncover the lore of the land.
Why similar: RPG 28%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Roguelite 13.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Indie 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite RPG that focuses on tactical combat and character progression through a unique dungeon-crawling loop.
- #30 NEO Scavenger
77% matchVery Positive90% of 5,359 reviews2014
Dev: Blue Bottle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.2%, Perma Death 23.2%, Turn-Based 19.5%, RPG 13.8%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #31 Dungeonmans
77% 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: Roguelike 59.5%, Turn-Based 14.9%, RPG 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 4.5%, Indie 3.8%
- #32 Robothorium
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.6%, RPG 19.2%, Roguelike 11.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #33 Claustrophobia: The Downward Struggle
78% matchMixed43% of 202 reviews2014
Dev: The Indie Forge
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Grab your weapon of choice, polish your Rogue senses, and get ready to be thrown into the dark and oppressing dungeons of Claustrophobia! Experience deep character development, fast-paced tactical combat, and mountains of epic loot. Here begins a roguelike quest for glory, slaughter, and anything shiny!
Why similar: Roguelike 42.4%, RPG 32.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Indie 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes survival and strategic decision-making in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #34 Diehard Dungeon
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Roguelike 44.9%, RPG 23.5%, Indie 9.9%, Roguelite 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%
- #35 TinyKeep
75% matchMixed65% of 417 reviews2014
Dev: PhigamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
TinyKeep, a top-down procedurally generated dungeon escape game with permadeath - you die and it's game over. Master the frantic physics-based combat, lure enemies into traps or make them fight each other for dominance. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep!
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Perma Death 32.7%, Indie 17%, Action 8.4%
- #36 We Slay Monsters
74% matchVery Positive92% of 93 reviews2017
Dev: Furiously Inactive Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
We Slay Monsters streamlines traditional roguelike RPG gameplay and introduces a unique poker-esque card based combat mechanic. Each class (Wizard, Rogue, Warrior) has a unique deck of cards; using this deck you will guide your hero through the dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelike 61.4%, RPG 18.4%, Strategy 8%, Indie 7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.2%
- #37 Crawl Tactics
72% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.3%, RPG 19%, Roguelike 18.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
- #38 Vulture for NetHack
75% 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: Roguelike 33%, RPG 21.3%, Perma Death 16.4%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Dungeon Crawler 6.3%
- #39 Lord of the Dark Castle
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 176 reviews2015
Dev: Craze Creative StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!
Why similar: Roguelike 24.9%, Turn-Based 23.7%, RPG 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #40 Siege of Dungeon
71% matchVery Positive85% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Binary Tree StudioPub: FirePillar2
Windows
Siege of Dungeon is a strategic team-based rogue-lite, where you challenge strong, cunning monsters and combine relics and skills to build up your team in turn-based combat. What’s waiting for you deep in the dungeon? Could it be a rare treasure or the beginning of despair...?
Why similar: Roguelike 41.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Roguelite 15.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #41 Rogue Fable IV
70% 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: Roguelike 25.5%, Perma Death 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, RPG 10.1%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #42 Rogue's Tale
73% 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: Roguelike 63.8%, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based 11%, Indie 5.8%, Difficult 1.5%
- #43 Pereelous
69% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spin your way to victory in this slotmachine-driven dungeon crawler. Battle monsters, collect loot and unleash the power of the random reels !
Why similar: Roguelike 29.2%, RPG 27.2%, Perma Death 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #44 The Curse Of Yendor
72% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
Kill monsters, get loot, solve puzzles, complete quests! A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A classical rogue-like with a modern feel. "Your nemesis has found the Amulet of Yendor... Defeat him before he ascends to godhood!"
Why similar: Perma Death 23%, Roguelike 20%, Turn-Based 18%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, RPG 9.7%
- #45 Forrader Hero
70% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: VidyGames
Windows
Forrader Hero – turn-based game with roguelike elements where heroes can’t step back and must fight through the end to save their soul in ‘Forgotten Proto.World’ fighting hordes of monsters, undead creatures, and their overlords.
Why similar: Roguelike 22.1%, Perma Death 21.7%, Turn-Based 19.6%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #46 Card Dungeon
73% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 57.4%, Strategy 23.3%, Indie 19.3%
- #47 Dungeon Scavenger
70% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Vidama Software LLC
Windows
Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?
Why similar: Roguelike 24.6%, Turn-Based 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, RPG 14.2%, Roguelite 10%
- #48 Quest of Dungeons
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.7%, Roguelike 19.5%, Turn-Based 17.1%, RPG 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%
- #49 Ebony Spire: Heresy
71% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Bearded Giant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl, throw, summon and smash your way through 20 levels of pure mishap in this first person turn based dungeon crawling game! Every item can be used both by the player and against him! And there are more than 100 items (+ stats variations) ranging from potions, to scrolls, weapons and artifacts!
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Indie 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #50 Oneiro
69% matchPositive96% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Ryan Olah
Windows
Utilize skill, creativity, and knowledge to reach the depths of your mental labyrinth. By collecting and stacking items, gears, and weapons, you'll stand a chance against the brutal manifestations of your fears.
Why similar: Perma Death 37.4%, Roguelike 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, RPG 8%
- #51 Stoneshard
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Roguelike 25.5%, RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #52 Tower of Time
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,544 reviews2018
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.
Why similar: Turn-Based 44.9%, RPG 25.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #53 Cogmind
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.9%, Roguelike 22.1%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, RPG 9.4%
- #54 Wizard of Legend
66% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Roguelike 40.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, RPG 8.1%, Indie 5.8%
- #55 Dungeons of Edera
68% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: RPG 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #56 Break the Loop
67% matchVery Positive85% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Mastodonte
Windows
Break the Loop is a turn-based Rogue-like RPG. Compose your team and create a timeline by selecting the events you'll go through. Each decision will bring you one step closer to the ultimate threat, but will you have accumulated enough power to stop the apocalypse?
Why similar: Roguelike 24.9%, RPG 22.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Difficult 8.4%
- #57 Die in the Dungeon
63% matchVery Positive92% of 2,752 reviews2025
Dev: ATICOPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.4%, Turn-Based 20.1%, RPG 14.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #58 Zavix Tower
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: Batholith EntertainmentPub: Indie Voyage
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.
Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Turn-Based 22.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #59 Voidspire Tactics
67% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: RPG 37.8%, Turn-Based 25.7%, Strategy 15.1%, Indie 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%