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10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game

Why similar: Match 3 62.6% ★, Puzzle 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%, RPG 5.1%, Casual 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game and shares the exact same frantic match-3 dungeon-crawling DNA.

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 23.7%, Puzzle 21.2%, RPG 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Difficult 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, bite-sized dungeon crawler that rewards puzzle-like thinking and careful resource management.

Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.

Why similar: Match 3 66.6% ★, Strategy 11.2%, RPG 7.3%, Puzzle 5.8%, Roguelite 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed strategy game that uses match-3 mechanics to power combat and manage ship resources.

Grindstone is a puzzle game where epic adventures are just your 9-to-5. It’s your job to mine grindstones from the Creeps that lurk on the mountain in over 600 levels of intricate puzzles and hazards, all in the hopes of saving up enough grindstones to take your family on a much needed vacation.

Why similar: Puzzle 51.5%, Casual 36.3%, 2D 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-energy puzzle game that features satisfying combat and a similar 'clear the board' loop.

DemonCrawl is a puzzle roguelite that combines the addicting gameplay of Minesweeper with hundreds of unique items, stages, and abilities!

Why similar: Strategy 16.3%, RPG 14%, Puzzle 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Roguelite 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite take on Minesweeper that introduces complex RPG elements and a massive variety of items to collect.

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: Strategy 29.4%, RPG 22.7%, Casual 14.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite that uses grid-based puzzle mechanics to navigate traps and monsters.

Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!

Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Indie 13.1%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that captures the 'just one more run' loop through its focus on loot and character upgrades.

Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.

Why similar: Match 3 51.8% ★, RPG 15.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Action 9.3%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that forces you to solve match-3 puzzles to gather ingredients for cooking challenges.

Dungeon Hearts fuses the strategy and pattern matching of puzzle games with the kinetic pace of action games. Align magical runes as they flow along the Fatestream to attack, defend, and conjure magic in frenetic battles against a bestiary of fantastic creatures out to use those same runes against you.

Why similar: Match 3 56% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Casual 9.1%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced match-3 rhythm game that shares the frantic energy and constant pressure of the seed game.

Hero Emblems II is a Japanese-style RPG that combines elements from side-scrollers and Match-3 games. Players will control members of the Night Chasers and embark on an adventure to become heroes in order to help the people who are suffering.

Why similar: Match 3 81.3% ★, RPG 10.7%, Indie 4.9%, Fantasy 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure match-3 RPG experience that focuses heavily on party progression and tactical skill usage during combat.

Triple Town is an award-winning original puzzle game in which you try to grow the greatest possible city. The larger the city you build, the more points you score. You build your city by matching three or more game-pieces: combine three grasses to make a bush, three bushes to make a tree...

Why similar: Match 3 61% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic puzzle game that shares the addictive, loop-based gameplay of building and expanding a settlement.

A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!

Why similar: Match 3 50.7% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Roguelite 11.9%, Puzzle 8.8%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, puzzle-based roguelite that features deep strategic combat and unique character builds.

Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Strategy 17%, Roguelite 16%, RPG 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that emphasizes managing limited resources through puzzle-like combat and clever dice manipulation.

Now fully rebuilt and remastered, Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition is a turn-based dungeon crawler with a twist: instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them.

Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Roguelike 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Roguelite 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler where you build the path for your hero using cards, blending strategy with roguelite progression.

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 39.4%, RPG 26.5%, Strategy 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that captures the humor and satisfying progression of dungeon crawling in a lighthearted way.

Dungeon Wizards combines classic Rogue-Lite and colorful Match3 with adventurous Roleplay elements. Venture on your very own journey, collect and combine rare relics with powerful spells and face loads of challenging enemies!

Why similar: Match 3 54.8% ★, Puzzle 8.8%, Strategy 8.3%, RPG 8.1%, Roguelite 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A match-3 roguelite that focuses on spellcasting and tactical positioning within a dungeon setting.

Ever wondered what would happen if you crossed Scrabble with an RPG? Now you don't have to, because Letter Quest is here! Help Grimm and Rose, a couple of adorable grim reapers, defeat monsters, ghosts, evil bunnies and more using the power of words!

Why similar: Casual 36.9%, Puzzle 31.6%, Indie 16.7%, RPG 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines word-based puzzles with RPG progression and loot collection in a charming, bite-sized format.

Travel together with Jess to a tropical island and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Match 3 72.8% ★, Puzzle 11.3%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 4.3%, Family Friendly 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward match-3 adventure that focuses on clearing levels to build up your base.

Loot Hunter is a fun role-play game from the world full of old ships, pirates and adventures!

Why similar: Match 3 61.6% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Casual 13.1%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, accessible dungeon crawler that incorporates puzzle elements into its combat system.

Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!

Why similar: Puzzle 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelike 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, visually updated version of the classic puzzle-roguelike that remains a staple of the genre.

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: Strategy 25.3%, RPG 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelite that feels like a bite-sized dungeon adventure with a focus on tactical movement.

Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23%, RPG 22%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, challenging roguelike with a focus on dungeon exploration and careful resource management.

Choose your hero, grab a weapon, learn new spells and… HUNT! Eliminate every nasty beast you meet, collect loot and find the rarest and the greatest equipment ever made. Remember, it’s the live of a Hunter you’ve become, only you are able to defeat the essence of evil.

Why similar: Match 3 48.5% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Casual 11.2%, Puzzle 7.5%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A casual dungeon crawler that uses match-3 mechanics to drive combat and exploration.

Roguelike twist on tile-matching puzzle games. Collect relics. Learn spells. Unlock new equipment. Fight bosses and monsters. Use your abilities by matching tiles, creating combos, and solving puzzles!

Why similar: Match 3 54.9% ★, Puzzle 9.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Roguelite 7.3%, RPG 6.7%

Join Griffri, the wizard, on a quest to not only rebuild his village, but to put an end to the treacherous reign of evil that threatens the realm.

Why similar: Match 3 64.4% ★, Casual 12.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Indie 3.7%, Family Friendly 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual match-3 game that incorporates light fantasy elements and progression-based puzzle solving.

Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition combines the classic match 3 puzzle game with deep level role playing. Match 3 or more gems in a row to gain mana used to cast spells, battle opponents, collect items and rewards, and advance in the quests collected from nearly 20 years!

Why similar: Match 3 60.8% ★, Puzzle 11.6%, Casual 9.1%, RPG 8%, Action 6.2%

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 15%, Difficult 13.7%, Indie 11.9%

Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!

Why similar: Match 3 48.9% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, RPG 7.6%, Dungeon Crawler 6%

Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more!

Why similar: Match 3 49.5% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Puzzle 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Casual 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-puzzle game about managing a dungeon and defending it against invading heroes.

Puzzle Plunder is a Pirate themed match 3 game with stat building elements. Connect and match the icons to overcome obstacles as you sail the vast ocean in search of loot.

Why similar: Match 3 72.7% ★, Casual 11.9%, Puzzle 11%, Indie 4.4%

The puzzle game of the future has arrived! The original best-selling new Puzzle franchise is back in an all new dimension with its signature Match-3, turn based battles in an insanely addictive and masterful hybrid of RPG and Puzzle genres.

Why similar: Match 3 60.8% ★, RPG 17.9%, Casual 11.5%, Puzzle 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi twist on the match-3 RPG genre that introduces hexagonal boards and unique gravity mechanics.

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: RPG 21%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12.9%

The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!

Why similar: Puzzle 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Strategy 17.2%, Difficult 15.5%, Indie 6.9%

Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

Why similar: RPG 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Casual 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Strategy 7.4%

An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to an island where the puzzle-action of Zuma has evolved in amazing ways… but evil spirits and tenacious tiki bosses rule the land! Survive by firing stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls. Conquer over 60 levels!

Why similar: Match 3 62.4% ★, Casual 14.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Action 7.4%, Difficult 2.2%

PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.

Why similar: Match 3 66.4% ★, Puzzle 12.3%, RPG 8.9%, Casual 6.6%, Strategy 2.2%

OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.

Why similar: RPG 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Roguelike 11.2%

The underwater world of Aquafish is waiting for you, build a beautiful aquarium buy winning coins in the classic tile-matching puzzle game mode!

Why similar: Match 3 52.1% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Casual 9.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Action 7.1%

Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Casual 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 27.4%, Indie 13.6%

Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.

Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Action 17.7%, Puzzle 17.7%, Indie 14.3%

Play the brand new match3 game "Mundus: Impossible Universe 2" and again join the great shaman on a galactic journey!

Why similar: Match 3 49.2% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Casual 13.4%, Action 9.8%, Indie 7.9%

Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!

Why similar: RPG 18.7%, Strategy 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Roguelite 11.3%

Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.

Why similar: RPG 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Strategy 13.4%, Roguelite 12.9%

《Monster Battle》 is an exhilarating combat and survival rogue game. Grow stronger in battle, collect and purchase powerful artifacts and equipment to fight against stronger monster.

Why similar: Strategy 33.8%, RPG 30.1%, Casual 17.8%, Action 6.4%, Indie 5.1%

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.6%, Difficult 15.6%, Action 11.9%, Indie 11.8%, Retro 7.9%

Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Casual 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Retro 7.6%, 2D 6.1%

Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon.

Why similar: Puzzle 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Indie 16.5%, Casual 14.2%, Action 10.4%

Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.

Why similar: RPG 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Casual 11.8%, Strategy 9.4%

Numgeon is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced casual clicker RPG. Click your way through the darkest dungeons with your mighty heroes! Slay the monsters, collect gold and gain new upgrades as you progress.

Why similar: RPG 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Casual 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%

Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.

Why similar: RPG 55.8%, Action 30.1%, Fantasy 14.2%

Pushing boulders, matching gems and mining silver... that's what life's all about.

Why similar: Match 3 57.7% ★, Puzzle 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 9%, Indie 8%

Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.

Why similar: RPG 22.9%, Strategy 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 12.4%

Your Quest is a casual 2D Strategy/RPG with progressive gameplay where you gather resources to construct a village, craft new weapons and armor, and try to survive the depths of a procedurally generated dungeon under the surface.

Why similar: Strategy 33.1%, RPG 31.1%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 14.7%

Massive artifact collection! Build your museum with extreme freedom! Visitor revenue depends on your route design, and whether you can achieve perfect profits is entirely up to you! Enjoy light rogue-style adventure exploration, and use different skill combinations to battle monsters every time!

Why similar: RPG 20%, Roguelite 15.3%, Casual 15.1%, Strategy 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13%

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 23.1%, Strategy 23.1%, Casual 15.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Indie 9.8%

A weird mix of block-placing puzzle and roguelike, where you build a dungeon and explore it at the same time! Defeat enemies, clear lines and collect loot. Explore the different dungeons, complete quests and try to survive as long as you can!

Why similar: Puzzle 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, RPG 15.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 13.4%