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Games Like Wizardry 8

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Party-Based RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Turn-Based.

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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…

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 1,186 reviews
Released: 2013-09-10
Developer: Sir-Tech Canada
Publisher: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 13.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 44%

Overview

Wizardry 8 is a masterpiece of the classic party-based, first-person CRPG, renowned for its deep tactical combat, complex character customization, and unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same sense of party management, grid-based or first-person exploration, and challenging, turn-based tactical depth found in the golden age of dungeon crawlers.

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  1. #1 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 271 reviews2013
    Dev: Sir-TechPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    For the First TimeOutdoor CampaignsFull Soundtrack and EffectsTrue Point & Click Mouse InterfaceAuto-MappingUnprecedented Depth of StoryBegin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world.

    Why similar: Classic 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, RPG 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Turn-Based 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to Wizardry 8 and shares the same deep, party-based tactical DNA.

  2. #2 Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 283 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: Classic 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, RPG 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: As the start of the Dark Savant trilogy, it establishes the core mechanics and lore that culminate in Wizardry 8.

  3. #3 Might & Magic X - Legacy
    96% matchMixed66% of 3,389 reviews2014
    Dev: Ubisoft
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.9 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: RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Classic 8.4%, CRPG 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A faithful modern revival of the classic first-person, turn-based party dungeon crawler experience.

  4. #4 Elminage Gothic
    95% matchMixed68% of 204 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: Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, CRPG 12.6%, Turn-Based 12.1%, RPG 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging, old-school dungeon crawler that captures the unforgiving nature and deep character building of the Wizardry series.

  5. #5 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
    94% matchMixed69% of 629 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: Party-Based RPG 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Classic 5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game is a massive, unapologetic homage to the classic Wizardry style, offering extreme depth and complexity.

  6. #6 Etrian Odyssey HD
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 1,256 reviews2023
    Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 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 35.4%, RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a quintessential first-person dungeon crawling experience with a heavy focus on party composition and mapping.

  7. #7 Lords of Xulima
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 1,252 reviews2014
    Dev: Numantian Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.

    Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Turn-Based 31.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.2%, CRPG 8.7%, Fantasy 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a massive world and a highly tactical, party-based combat system that rewards careful planning.

  8. #8 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 530 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: Party-Based RPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, CRPG 11.8%, Turn-Based 11.7%, RPG 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides an authentic, modular Wizardry experience that allows for endless dungeon-crawling scenarios.

  9. #9 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 553 reviews2020
    Dev: Zen Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Party-Based RPG 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, CRPG 11.3%, Turn-Based 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-production-value take on the classic grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler.

  10. #10 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,148 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Eclipse
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.2 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: Party-Based RPG 30.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, CRPG 16.6%, RPG 11.2%, First-Person 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This faithful remake of the original classic is essential for understanding the roots of the genre.

  11. #11 StarCrawlers
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 896 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 26.5%, RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, CRPG 12.7%, Turn-Based 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines the first-person dungeon crawling format with a sci-fi setting and turn-based combat, mirroring the feel of Wizardry 8.

  12. #12 Legend of Grimrock 2
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 3,983 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 38.3%, RPG 22.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Fantasy 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: While real-time, it is the gold standard for modern first-person dungeon exploration and environmental puzzle design.

  13. #13 Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
    89% matchMostly Positive70% of 446 reviews2020
    Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 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 35.4%, RPG 31.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based 6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional, anime-styled dungeon crawler that stays true to the core mechanics of the Wizardry lineage.

  14. #14 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,288 reviews2019
    Dev: inXile Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.

    Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Turn-Based 11.8%, CRPG 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes party-based combat and intricate puzzle-solving.

  15. #15 Archaelund
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 389 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: Party-Based RPG 31%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based 11.7%, CRPG 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world, party-based RPG that focuses on tactical combat and exploration in a classic fantasy setting.

  16. #16 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 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: Party-Based RPG 30.3%, RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based 12.7%, CRPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, party-based CRPG that excels in world-building and tactical, turn-based combat.

  17. #17 Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
    85% matchVery Positive94% of 435 reviews2021
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, CRPG 16.1%, Turn-Based 13.1%, RPG 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, complex CRPG experience with a heavy emphasis on party management and player choice.

  18. #18 Infinite Adventures®
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 135 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 29.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, RPG 10.9%, Turn-Based 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that features deep character customization and a classic party-based structure.

  19. #19 Paper Sorcerer
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 643 reviews2014
    Dev: Ultra Runaway Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, CRPG 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A stylized, turn-based dungeon crawler that focuses heavily on party management and unique character abilities.

  20. #20 Arx Fatalis
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 2,481 reviews2007
    Dev: Arkane Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 10.2 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 37.4%, RPG 27.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, First-Person 10.9%, Fantasy 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes environmental interaction and deep exploration.

  21. #21 Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2017
    Dev: Starfish-SD IncPub: D3PUBLISHER
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.4 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 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Classic 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A traditional, grid-based dungeon crawler that provides a pure, classic experience.

  22. #22 The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 3,417 reviews2022
    Dev: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    THE GREAT MACHINE AWAKENS

    Why similar: Classic 32.9%, RPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Fantasy 8.6%, First-Person 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A massive, open-world first-person RPG that shares the ambition and scale of classic dungeon-crawling adventures.

  23. #23 Heroes of a Broken Land
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 226 reviews2014
    Dev: Winged Pixel Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A Broken Land, shattered by the Wizards of old, the Fragments of the Old World are adrift in the Void. You must visit and restore each Fragment of the Void, only then can the World be rebuilt. However you are trapped in a crystal body, unable to act alone. Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG.

    Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Turn-Based 18%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, First-Person 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features procedural dungeon crawling and party management with a focus on turn-based tactical combat.

  24. #24 Eschalon: Book I
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2009
    Dev: Basilisk Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 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 49.3%, Turn-Based 25.1%, CRPG 11.2%, Fantasy 8%, Old School 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style isometric RPG that captures the spirit of old-school exploration and character growth.

  25. #25 Dungeon Siege
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 4,128 reviews2011
    Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 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: Party-Based RPG 27.8%, Classic 27.6%, RPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Fantasy 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based RPG that streamlines the dungeon-crawling experience while maintaining deep progression.

  26. #26 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 5,396 reviews2017
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.7 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: CRPG 31.2%, RPG 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, Adventure 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it is a pillar of the CRPG genre that shares the depth and complexity of Wizardry 8.

  27. #27 Torment: Tides of Numenera
    80% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,341 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 34.7%, CRPG 21%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern spiritual successor to classic CRPGs that prioritizes choice, consequence, and deep world-building.

  28. #28 Wizardry Variants Daphne
    78% matchMixed56% of 3,310 reviews2025
    Dev: Drecom Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 33.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, CRPG 14.8%, RPG 14.2%, First-Person 6.7%

  29. #29 Legend of Grimrock
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 6,614 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 37.6%, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, RPG 21.4%, Old School 6.2%, Fantasy 5.4%

  30. #30 AntharioN
    79% 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: Party-Based RPG 20.6%, RPG 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Turn-Based 13.5%, CRPG 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie party-based RPG that focuses on tactical combat and exploration in a classic fantasy world.

  31. #31 Old School RPG
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 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 40.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, RPG 13.4%, Old School 5%

  32. #32 Eschalon: Book III
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 99 reviews2014
    Dev: Basilisk Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Eschalon: Book III brings the trilogy to a climactic end as you seek to uncover the mystery of your past, the secrets of the Crux stones, and who the Orakur really are. You’ll traverse miles of virtual wilderness and dungeons, filled with secrets and danger, in an unparalleled role-playing experience designed to feel like a true...

    Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Turn-Based 24.6%, Old School 10%, Fantasy 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to a classic-style RPG trilogy that emphasizes exploration and traditional turn-based mechanics.

  33. #33 Vaporum
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,042 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 24.9%, CRPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, RPG 15.3%, First-Person 9.6%

  34. #34 Nox Archaist
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: 6502 Workshop
    Windows · Mac

    An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, CRPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, RPG 15.7%, Old School 7.8%

  35. #35 Etrian Odyssey III HD
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 686 reviews2023
    Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 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 33.1%, RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 17%, Fantasy 3.7%

  36. #36 The Bard's Tale Trilogy
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,515 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 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, RPG 21%, Party-Based RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based 4.5%

  37. #37 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
    Dev: Schmidt Workshops
    Windows

    Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, CRPG 15.5%, RPG 12.6%

  38. #38 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 3,549 reviews2014
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.6 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 31.3%, CRPG 17.7%, RPG 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Fantasy 6.3%

  39. #39 Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 468 reviews2013
    Dev: inXile Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 13%

    For the first time in over 20 years, we are heralding the return of a much loved piece of gaming history with the classic RPG, Wasteland! Mutants. Again. Even more than there were last time: they seem to materialize out of the very grains of the radioactive desert sand. Venomous yellow eyes.

    Why similar: Classic 41.8%, RPG 26.7%, Turn-Based 14.6%, CRPG 9%, Old School 3.7%

  40. #40 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 3,442 reviews2024
    Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.9%, CRPG 19.8%, RPG 14.5%, Old School 8.4%, Fantasy 6.6%

  41. #41 Geneforge 2 - Infestation
    71% 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 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, CRPG 17.9%, RPG 15.9%, Old School 6%

  42. #42 Stranger of Sword City
    75% matchMixed66% of 631 reviews2016
    Dev: Experience Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.6 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 38.9%, RPG 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based 16.7%, First-Person 5.6%

  43. #43 The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 670 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: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, RPG 17.1%, Old School 8.1%, First-Person 7.1%

  44. #44 Stellar Tactics
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,560 reviews2026
    Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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: Party-Based RPG 29.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, CRPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, RPG 10.9%

  45. #45 THYSIASTERY
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 219 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: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Turn-Based 15.5%, RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%

  46. #46 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,916 reviews2016
    Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

    Why similar: Classic 35.6%, RPG 23%, CRPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Fantasy 5.4%

  47. #47 The Temple of Elemental Evil
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 267 reviews2025
    Dev: Troika GamesPub: SNEG
    Windows

    Years ago a demoness’s elemental cult ruled from a temple near Nulb until the Circle of Eight razed it. Now bandits stalk Hommlet and dark forces gather at the ruins. In this classic party‑based D&D RPG, unmask their true purpose and confront the reborn evil before chaos engulfs the land.

    Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Turn-Based 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Fantasy 9.5%, CRPG 7.7%

  48. #48 Avadon: The Black Fortress
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

    Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Party-Based RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based 13%, CRPG 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%

  49. #49 False Skies
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2022
    Dev: Feenicks
    Windows · Linux

    Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, RPG 12.9%, Old School 8.4%

  50. #50 Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 350 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: Party-Based RPG 31.4%, Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, RPG 16.5%, First-Person 8.9%, Fantasy 6%

  51. #51 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 726 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 31.7%, CRPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 11.2%, Old School 7%

  52. #52 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 59 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: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, CRPG 17.3%, RPG 11.7%, Old School 7%

  53. #53 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Crystal Spider Games
    Windows

    Join three hungry Kobolds (and several Trenchcoats) in a hand-drawn, classical dungeon-crawling adventure to be Great Heroes - but mostly to find Shiny Things and Eat Good Food!

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, CRPG 15.9%, RPG 6.3%

  54. #54 UnderRail
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
    Dev: Stygian Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

    Why similar: RPG 29.2%, CRPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Turn-Based 19%, Old School 4%

  55. #55 Crescent Tower
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
    Windows

    Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.6%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Fantasy 4.7%

  56. #56 Brány Skeldalu
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Jindřich Skeldal
    Windows · Linux

    Gates of Skeldal is a cult classic Czech dungeon crawler from 1998. On the mythical island of Rovenland, a party of adventurers sets out to stop five rogue mages from the tower of Skeldal. Enjoy turn-based combat, powerful magic, and tricky puzzles in this legendary RPG!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, RPG 25.8%, CRPG 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 9.3%, Old School 5.4%

  57. #57 Ludus Mortis
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 84 reviews2024
    Dev: 68k Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, RPG 13.5%, CRPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%

  58. #58 Avadon 3: The Warborn
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
    Dev: Spiderweb Software
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 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 29.6%, Party-Based RPG 23.8%, CRPG 18.7%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Old School 6.7%

  59. #59 Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 302 reviews2019
    Dev: Silver Lemur Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Classic 11.6%, Turn-Based 9.8%

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