- #1 Wizardry 8
97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,195 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Why similar: Classic 20.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, RPG 16%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Turn-Based 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it refines the mechanics of the seventh game into a modern 3D engine while maintaining the same deep party-based systems.
- #2 Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 285 reviews2013
Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required)HARD DISK supported11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!)Weaponry, Physical and Academia SkillsSix Spellbooks, 462 CombinationsNon-Player CharactersAn arsenal of over 400 researched itemsVaried Fighting ModesPrimary and Secondary AttackContinuous JourneyUnlimited...
Why similar: RPG 17.5%, Classic 16.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game and shares the same core engine, character import systems, and narrative continuity.
- #3 Might & Magic X - Legacy
96% matchMixed66% of 3,405 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...
Why similar: Turn-Based 29%, RPG 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%, Classic 6.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: It successfully modernizes the classic grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler formula while retaining the tactical depth of the genre.
- #4 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,190 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 25.5%, CRPG 15.3%, RPG 14.9%, Old School 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This faithful remake of the original Wizardry title provides the foundational experience that inspired the entire series.
- #5 Elminage Gothic
95% matchMixed69% of 207 reviews2014
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title is heavily inspired by the classic Wizardry games, offering a brutal and rewarding experience for fans of old-school dungeon crawling.
- #6 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
94% matchMixed69% of 633 reviews2017
Dev: Cleveland Mark BlakemorePub: Golden Era Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based 16%, RPG 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the spiritual successor to Wizardry 7, it offers an incredibly deep and challenging experience that mirrors the complexity of classic 90s RPGs.
- #7 Legend of Grimrock 2
93% matchVery Positive91% of 4,020 reviews2014
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.9%, Grid-Based Movement 27.5%, RPG 18.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.6%, First-Person 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: While real-time, it perfectly captures the atmosphere and puzzle-heavy exploration of classic first-person dungeon crawlers.
- #8 Etrian Odyssey HD
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,319 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.9%, RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This series is the gold standard for modern grid-based dungeon crawlers, focusing on map-making and strategic party composition.
- #9 Stranger of Sword City
92% matchMixed66% of 637 reviews2016
Dev: Experience Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Your flight crashes after passing through a mysterious portal. As the sole survivor, you awaken to an unfamiliar land lit by stars you’ve never seen. This land is Escario. Quickly marked as the Chosen One, the Stranger of Sword City, you must defend this place, and choose your allegiances carefully...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, Turn-Based 20.3%, RPG 17.1%, Grid-Based Movement 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, atmospheric take on the first-person dungeon crawler genre with deep character building and challenging turn-based combat.
- #10 StarCrawlers
91% matchVery Positive83% of 899 reviews2017
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Grid-Based Movement 19.4%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based 11%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game translates the classic dungeon-crawler formula into a sci-fi setting with procedurally generated levels and tactical combat.
- #11 Infinite Adventures®
90% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Stormseeker Games
Windows
Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Grid-Based Movement 18.5%, Turn-Based 13.8%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Designed as a love letter to classic Wizardry games, it features a massive dungeon, complex character classes, and turn-based combat.
- #12 The Bard's Tale Trilogy
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,531 reviews2018
Dev: Krome StudiosPub: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
Why similar: Classic 22.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, RPG 19.2%, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: These remasters preserve the classic feel of 1980s dungeon crawlers, providing a nostalgic yet accessible entry point into the genre's roots.
- #13 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
89% matchVery Positive84% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: mebiusu.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Grid-Based Movement 19.8%, Turn-Based 15.2%, RPG 14.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a pure, uncompromising dungeon-crawling experience that feels like a direct descendant of the early Wizardry titles.
- #14 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 560 reviews2020
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.3%, RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, modern take on the grid-based dungeon crawler with a focus on turn-based combat and engaging environmental puzzles.
- #15 Archaelund
86% matchVery Positive84% of 392 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, RPG 13%
Why You'll Like It: It blends old-school first-person exploration with a modern open-world design, capturing the sense of adventure found in Wizardry 7.
- #16 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
86% matchVery Positive85% of 542 reviews2023
Dev: 59 StudioPub: Game*Spark Publishing
Windows
Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Grid-Based Movement 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 14.3%, RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers an endless supply of classic-style dungeon crawling scenarios, making it perfect for fans of the series' core gameplay loop.
- #17 Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 451 reviews2020
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31%, RPG 28.6%, Grid-Based Movement 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, Turn-Based 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the Wizardry franchise that retains the core grid-based exploration and party management of the series.
- #18 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 352 reviews2019
Dev: HexGameStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, RPG 14.7%, First-Person 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based dungeon crawler that emphasizes environmental interaction and classic party-based combat mechanics.
- #19 Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 238 reviews2021
Dev: EXPERIENCEPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.7%, RPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Party-Based RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This dungeon crawler features a unique aesthetic and deep character customization that rewards careful party planning and resource management.
- #20 7 Mages
85% matchMixed64% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Napoleon Games, s.r.o.Pub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The epic RPG 7 Mages in the tradition of the greatest classics of the genre takes you around the magical island of Roven.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, Grid-Based Movement 25.3%, First-Person 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based RPG that features a unique musical magic system and classic turn-based combat in a first-person perspective.
- #21 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
82% matchVery Positive94% of 437 reviews2021
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, CRPG 11.8%, RPG 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique focus on party-building and tactical choice, offering the same level of depth and consequence as classic RPGs.
- #22 The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost
83% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2016
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
The Deep Paths: Labyrinth Of Andokost is a first-person, dungeon crawling RPG.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28.1%, RPG 26.7%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, First-Person 6%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person dungeon crawler focuses on exploration and grid-based movement in a fantasy setting reminiscent of the 90s classics.
- #23 Vaporum
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,047 reviews2017
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Grid-Based Movement 23.9%, RPG 15.5%, CRPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed grid-based dungeon crawler that offers a fresh setting while keeping the traditional movement and combat mechanics.
- #24 Eschalon: Book I
82% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Turn-Based 33.2%, CRPG 8.2%, Old School 5.5%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Though isometric, it captures the spirit of old-school RPGs with its focus on character stats, exploration, and turn-based tactical combat.
- #25 Avernum 3: Ruined World
81% matchVery Positive84% of 334 reviews2018
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Why similar: RPG 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Grid-Based Movement 15.5%, CRPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a massive, open-world RPG experience with deep lore and strategic combat that appeals to fans of classic CRPGs.
- #26 Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
80% matchVery Positive80% of 1,428 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.2%, Grid-Based Movement 19.8%, RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Party-Based RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While it features a unique puppet-based party system, it is a deep and complex dungeon crawler that demands strategic thinking.
- #27 Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: ZerodivPub: PQube
Windows
Particus Academy is ready for a new school year! Return to school in the hit DRPG, choosing from different races and traits to create your ideal cohort of students, and throw them at the dungeons! Will you come out stronger or wind up in the infirmary, only one way to find out!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.5%, RPG 24.8%, Grid-Based Movement 20.4%, Old School 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style dungeon crawler that focuses on building a party from various races and classes to survive dangerous labyrinths.
- #28 Legend of Grimrock
77% matchVery Positive94% of 6,662 reviews2012
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.1%, Grid-Based Movement 23.5%, RPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Old School 5.8%
- #29 Old School RPG
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Head Buzz Games, LLC
Windows
Old School RPG is a first-person fantasy role playing game. It is heavily influenced by The Bard's Tale, Might and Magic and Wizardry series of games. Create a party of adventurers and clear out dungeons and solve puzzles. Find and eliminate the source of evil that has come to your lands.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.9%, RPG 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Old School 7.2%
- #30 DEMON GAZE EXTRA
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.Pub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Since its release, the original dungeon RPG DEMON GAZE was an instant hit. With its innovative system, engrossing storyline and thrilling challenges, DEMON GAZE EXTRA retains its original flavor while adding enhanced graphics and a number of new elements for an even greater gameplay experience.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30%, RPG 27.6%, Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%, Fantasy 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished dungeon crawler that features a strong emphasis on party composition and challenging boss encounters.
- #31 The Darkness Below
75% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 12.5%, CRPG 11.4%
- #32 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,576 reviews2014
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.6%, RPG 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, CRPG 15.9%, Old School 7.3%
- #33 Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
75% matchVery Positive92% of 11,881 reviews2014
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Turn-Based 39.1%, CRPG 9%, Fantasy 5.6%, Adventure 3.6%
- #34 Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
74% matchVery Positive92% of 10,696 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.6%, RPG 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, CRPG 16%, Old School 8.4%
- #35 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
74% matchVery Positive95% of 5,454 reviews2017
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Why similar: Classic 28.7% ★, RPG 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, CRPG 18.4%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #36 Coldfire Keep
78% matchMixed43% of 117 reviews2014
Dev: Steve Jarman
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
An ancient power lies hidden, deep within Coldfire Keep, threatening the peaceful town of Newsettle. Now four friends must take it upon themselves to become heroes, and venture into the depths on a quest to secure their town's future.
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, Grid-Based Movement 24.1%, First-Person 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short but sweet homage to the classic dungeon crawlers of the 80s and 90s, focusing on exploration and party survival.
- #37 AntharioN
76% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, CRPG 10.1%
- #38 Etrian Odyssey III HD
71% matchVery Positive88% of 717 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.5%, RPG 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%
- #39 Dungeon Siege
73% matchVery Positive82% of 4,173 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: Classic 29.2% ★, RPG 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #40 Geneforge 1
73% matchVery Positive92% of 395 reviews2001
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Turn-Based 25.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Old School 8.4%, CRPG 6%
- #41 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,297 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: RPG 21.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Grid-Based Movement 14.9%, CRPG 8.5%
- #42 Avadon 3: The Warborn
73% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 27.3%, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based 13.2%, CRPG 12%
- #43 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
69% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, RPG 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, CRPG 12.9%
- #44 THYSIASTERY
68% matchVery Positive81% of 266 reviews2026
Dev: DIRGA
Windows · Linux
THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Grid-Based Movement 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, RPG 12.4%
- #45 Torment: Tides of Numenera
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,353 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.
Why similar: RPG 41.8%, CRPG 17.6%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.5%
- #46 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
71% matchVery Positive84% of 673 reviews2015
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Grid-Based Movement 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, RPG 16.1%, Old School 8.1%
- #47 Wizardry Variants Daphne
69% matchMixed57% of 3,531 reviews2025
Dev: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 28.4%, RPG 19%, CRPG 13.8%, First-Person 6.5%
- #48 Arx Fatalis
70% matchVery Positive88% of 2,543 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: Classic 37.9% ★, RPG 32.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, First-Person 9.2%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #49 Caves of Qud
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,292 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 43.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, RPG 16.6%, CRPG 15.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #50 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
68% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Shattered Moon Games
Windows
Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, CRPG 12%, RPG 11.6%
- #51 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
70% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 25.6%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, Grid-Based Movement 13.6%, CRPG 13.1%
- #52 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 783 reviews2025
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.7%, CRPG 18.6%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Old School 10.7%
- #53 Zavix Tower
71% 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: Turn-Based 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, RPG 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 14.1%
- #54 The Quest
70% matchVery Positive86% of 536 reviews2016
Dev: Redshift Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based 10.3%, First-Person 6.5%
- #55 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
67% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.
Why similar: RPG 27.3%, CRPG 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 25.1%, Fantasy 8.5%, Old School 8.4%
- #56 Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One
67% matchVery Positive92% of 284 reviews2022
Dev: Westwood AssociatesPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The Forgotten Realms Archive - Collection One allows you to journey through the set of adventures: the Eye of the Beholder trilogy, a collection of first-person, real-time role-playing games.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.4%, Party-Based RPG 26.9%, RPG 18.3%, Old School 9.3%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #57 Stellar Tactics
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,678 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 26.2%, CRPG 18.5%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #58 Drakensang
69% matchVery Positive81% of 786 reviews2009
Dev: Radon LabsPub: DTP Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Party-Based RPG 31.1%, CRPG 8.4%, Turn-Based 6.7%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #59 Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World
66% matchVery Positive83% of 204 reviews2024
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
The dungeon is dangerous and deep, but with the right party, you can conquer every nook and cranny. Find loot, equip your party, and customize your classes to master the turn-based RPG combat in this old-school dungeon crawler!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Grid-Based Movement 18.2%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%