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Games like Rogue’s Dark Descent

Games like Rogue’s Dark Descent

Games like Rogue’s Dark Descent

Looking for games like Rogue’s Dark Descent? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Caves of Qud, Moonring or Terra Randoma.

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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 11,271 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Qud.

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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,999 reviews

    Moonring is a retro-inspired open-world, turn-based, tile RPG in the style of the old Ultima games, but created with modern design sensibilities, and a unique neon aesthetic. The world is fixed,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonring.

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  3. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Terra Randoma is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG with a fluid combat system. You live the life of an adventurer in a procedurally generated open world full of curiosities. Your actions affect the world and your story emerges as you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Randoma.

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  4. ️ Text Dungeon — A Pure Text-Based RoguelikeA roguelike told entirely through text. No tiles. No ASCII. No graphics at all. Only words, imagination, and a dungeon that reshapes itself every time you enter. Text Dungeon blends the fast, log‑driven clarity of classic roguelikes with vivid, atmospheric scene descriptions reminiscent of MUDs and gamebooks. Most rooms play with traditional speed and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life.

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  5. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  6. RUINSENDDescend into the Underhold. Recover what was lost. Make it back alive. RUINSEND is a first-person extraction dungeon crawler set beneath the abandoned frontier settlement of Hollowreach. A generation ago, every expedition into the ancient Underhold disappeared. The settlement fell silent, its people scattered and its history was buried beneath the earth. Now, you are the first adventure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuinsEnd.

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  7. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderer.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

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  9. Enter an ocean where memories become worldsDream Ocean is a story-rich psychological fantasy RPG about diving into broken memories, uncovering hidden truths, and forming bonds with the strange creatures that live inside dreams. You play as Andi, a rookie ORCA diver sent into a mysterious realm connected to missing people, frozen memories, and emotional distortions. His first mission leads him t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Ocean.

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  10. Belatoris is an open-world RPG combining exploration of a procedurally generated world, tactical turn-based combat, and settlement management. Take command of your own legions, venture into unknown lands, and decide what kind of people your followers will become. Every playthrough creates a new world filled with settlements, caves, dangers, treasures, and events that may shape the fate of the ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belatoris.

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  11. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 700 reviews

    The Doors of Trithius combines classic roguelike ruthlessness with the freedom and depth of an expansive, open-world RPG. Explore a vast, procedurally generated world that doesn't hold your hand. Here you'll need all your skill and strategic prowess to overcome the ancient dungeons, faction armies, and wandering behemoths found in the unpredictable and mysterious realm of Enalia. Random G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doors of Trithius.

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  12. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 444 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is a roguelite action-RPG and prodigious sequel to the critically acclaimed indie gem, Unexplored. Leave the Dungeon of Doom behind and venture into a vast, wondrous world as you embark on a heroic quest to destroy the mysterious Staff of Yendor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy.

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  13. Sojourn Saga A woman is sentenced to death beneath the town. Nine jurors condemn her. The executioner acts. She dies. And then she doesn't. The dungeon shifts around what was left behind, and the verdict does not settle. Sojourn Saga is a retro-inspired, turn-based roguelite JRPG where you'll lead a band of heroes through an ever-shifting prison realm. Build your party, bond with evolving Foomy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sojourn Saga.

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  14. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Main Points Procedurally Generated World Fully Customizable Characters No Class Constraints – Play Your Way Animated combat Characters Shape your characters exactly as you envision them with unparalleled creative freedom. Choose from diverse races and aesthetics, and develop their skills as they grow through their journey. Equip them with gear that defines unique combat styles, ensuring no two cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless RPG - Untold Tales.

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  15. Shattered Paradise is a dark turn-based roguelike RPG inspired by The Divine Comedy, Paradise Lost, and the forbidden Nag Hammadi scriptures. Descend through Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise in the aftermath of a rebellion that shattered creation itself. Explore procedurally generated realms, survive brutal tactical combat, and shape your character across multiple races, classes, relics and for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Paradise.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  17. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Lawless Lands is an old-school role-playing game featuring a unique setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a dark medieval, low-fantasy world of epic proportions. Discover and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lawless Lands.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,269 reviews

    ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic and flexible combat. The Steam version adds various Deluxe features like achievements, difficulty level customization and various play modes (e.g. a story mode allowing to save and restore games, a weekly challenge game, an explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery).

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  19. CORE FEATURES Build Your Perfect Dice – Equip gear to shape your rolls and define your strategy. ️ Explore a World That Changes Every Run – No two journeys are the same—adapt and survive. ⚔️ Master Tactical Dice Combat – Roll, reroll, and outthink your enemies in every fight.  Embark on Risky Expeditions – Face shifting dangers, lost secrets, and unexpected encounters. ⛺ Survive the Wilds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigilfarer.

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  20. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Meet the Letalis, fearless warriors forged for the arena, where every battle is fought for “Glory or Death". As the Manager, you must lead your fighters to greatness and claim the title of Caesar. Explore a world filled with secrets, challenges and forgotten legends. Features • Recruit over 1,000 unique Letalis. • Catch and Fuse Letalis to create powerful new variants. • Explore an immense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letalis.

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  21. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 4,800 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Maj'Eyal.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 489 reviews

    Soulash is a fantasy roguelike where the player takes on the role of a forgotten god set on destroying the world. The main features of the game are consistent open world, perma-death, turn-based tactical combat, a crafting system and a unique inventory system where every item is temporary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulash.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 17,308 reviews

    Set off on a perilous journey across the procedurally generated world, while various followers flock under your banners. You will have to face not only hundreds of foes but also pain, hunger, fear and internal disputes. Put an end to the protracted war or plunge the country into even deeper chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoneshard.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUNLESS SEA.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 2,424 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Expedition.

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  26. Embark on a hand-drawn adventure shaped by mystery and loss that will challenge everything you’ve ever known! The Sky Project: Land of Noris is a monster collector set in a vast, vertical world, with strategic 3vs3 battles and permanent death mechanics. Mana gives shape to unique creatures that you can establish magical contracts with: The Noris. There are over 200 of them across… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sky Project: Land of Noris.

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  27. A World on the BrinkOne half of the world burns beneath the eternal light of Mara. The other remains locked in endless night. Between them lies the Twilight Zone, a narrow band of habitable land where the last great realms of Humans and Daemonkin endure against impossible odds. Daemons advance from the deeper reaches of Mara's eternal day. Crawlers rise from the depths below. Ancient powers awak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskfire.

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  28. ..:: A Turn-Based Survival RPG ::.. Each turn, you must make choices - Spend your Actions Points well. The swamp might overwhelm you, or harden your survival instincts. While nature itself will be a challenge, the foes you encounter will be just as formidable. The combat will be unique and puzzle-like. Weapons will have different attack patterns and effects. Nights are cold and dangerous. A well-p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirklurk: Every Step Matters.

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  29. Game Description Genesis Legacy is a meticulously crafted HD-2D retro-fantasy adventure RPG. The story takes place on the once peaceful and stable Sky Continent. The Sky Barrier that maintained the world's stability suddenly shatters, causing bizarre mutations in creatures across the land and plunging the entire continent into chaos. To uncover the truth behind the catastrophe, the protagonist e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 创世遗志.

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  30. Fight For SurvivalThe depths of Carith are filled with deadly creatures that demand careful strategy to defeat. Command your party of six adventurers in tactical turn-based RPG combat where every action matters. Strike enemies with melee and ranged weapons Cast powerful spells to control the battlefield Protect vulnerable allies with support abilities Use your party’s strengths to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

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  31. A turn-based roguelite RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuoni.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 3,109 reviews

    Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elin.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 1,678 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cogmind.

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  35. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Ephemeral Tale is a classically inspired RPG for the modern age, featuring hand-crafted dungeons, classic JRPG-style combat, and a loot-driven progression system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral Tale.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    94% User Score Based on 338 reviews

    Rogue is a dungeon crawling video game first developed by Michael Toy and Glenn Wichman around 1980. It was a favorite on college Unix systems in the early to mid-1980s, in part due to the procedural generation of game content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue.

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  37. Spectrakin is a retro-inspired monster-taming RPG centred on three main elements: Team-building: Catch, train, and build a team of unique Spectrakin, with growth systems that influence their strengths in and out of battle, as well as their evolution paths. Adventure: Explore the diverse region of Eidolia, uncover hidden secrets, and discover what lies beyond the boundary between worlds. Town… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectrakin.

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  38. A roguelike strategy RPG where each expedition shapes a multi-generational legacy. Explore, recruit allies, and continue your adventure through your descendants. --- Early Demo: The current state of the project aims to showcase the basic core loop! UI/UX polish, tutorials and content are not fully fleshed out at the moment.---Wishlist us on Steam!https://store.steampowered.com/app/4021640/Of_Bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Blood and Descent.

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  39. About This GameA Small Turn-Based RPG That's Easy to LearnJunk Ark is a compact turn-based RPG designed to be easy to pick up. Its simple mechanics make it approachable for newcomers, while battles still offer a satisfying tactical challenge that rewards thoughtful decisions. A Strange World Between Dark Fantasy and the ApocalypseStep into a bizarre world where medieval dark fantasy and post-apoc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junk Ark.

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  40. Chronicle of Brimir: Mimir's Cave is a complete 100-floor pixel art deck-building roguelike where every decision matters. Choose from 5 distinct Magic Stones—each offering a unique playstyle—and navigate the Risk Flow system: advance into danger for greater rewards, or retreat to safety. With 138 cards, 112 monsters, 11 Allies, and full modding support, every run delivers deep strategy and endless… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Brimir: Mimir's Cave.

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  41. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The Tactical Rpg Going Full Goblin Mode!In Gobs and Gods, you freely explore a fantastic world full of magic, wonders and crazy surprises. The bad news: its nicest inhabitants are... Goblins. The good news: they seem to believe you are their God. Hire, equip and level-up a band of goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, while you uncover the secrets of this world, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobs and Gods.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.Choose from an array of species and class combinations as you battle through a world of unusual enemies. Arm yourself with a mix of gear, from mysterious rings and magical scrolls, to swords and guns.Thoug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angvik 2.

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  43. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,813 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Drova is a pixel art role-playing game inspired by classic role-playing games. We want to create a challenging and interesting world and offer a well-rounded and consistent gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drova: Forsaken Kin.

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  44. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Mystery at Morgoth is set on the world of Qaedon, a thousand years before the Great Cataclysm and is the follow-up to The Curse of Feldar Vale. Known as the Age of Chaos, humans, greenskins, and all manner of monsters fight to survive these troubled times. The peoples of Morgoth are living in fear of the shadowy organization known as The Cabal. But who controls them, who are their leaders? Nobo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery at Morgoth.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

    Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

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  46. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Explore five ancient realms fighting their monstrous inhabitants in this turn based, graphical classic roguelike. Every time you play the game will create new places full of challenges and surprises for you populated with monsters and ancient magical artifacts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kramora's Shadow.

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  47. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Lands.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 4,792 reviews

    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 shadow engulfs everything. Darkness always approaches from the left, and with each movement or action you take, the void creeps ever closer. Forced to run right, you'll encounter any number of monsters, allies, thieves and shops on your desperate journey t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Heroics.

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  49. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Golden Fall 2 is a single character dungeon crawl RPG focused on exploration of an engaging and diverse world. Combat follows a simultaneous turn-based system inspired by roguelikes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Fall 2.

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  50. All Who Wander is a traditional turn-based roguelike RPG where every run is different and every decision matters. Choose from 15 character classes and embark on a perilous 30-day journey through a procedurally generated world. Explore enchanted forests, freezing tundras, and gloomy caverns while learning to use the environment to your advantage. Recruit companions, discover rare items, and create … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Who Wander.

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