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Games like Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life

Games like Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life

Games like Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life

Looking for games like Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with DeAnima, Moonring or Path of Achra.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A first-person, turn-based roguelike in the spirit of Rogue and NetHack. Trapped in the Dungeon of Dread, you hunt the Crown of Nivek and face your own demons. Escape is only the beginning. How deep are you willing to go? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeAnima.

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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

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonring.

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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,667 reviews

    A turn-based roguelike with an emphasis on hero customization and powerful items. Fight through the dangerous lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Achra.

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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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  5. 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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  6. > boot SILENT_TERMINAL > rendering world............ done > you wake in the dark. SILENT TERMINAL is a dark-fantasy RPG that lives entirely inside your terminal. No textures. No shaders. No cinematic noise — just ASCII, deep RPG systems, branching stories, and your imagination against the dark. Explore ASCII ruins, fight tactical turn-based battles, talk your way past (or into) tro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Terminal.

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  7. Welcome to Steam's first PvP Domino Deckbuilder! Tackle the roguelike solo campaign or crush your friends in the online arena. Hey there! Welcome to The Bone Crypt. If you love strategy, pixel art, and roguelike deck-builders, you’ve wandered into the right graveyard. I'm building this game to blend classic RPG combat with domino-style puzzle mechanics, making every single turn a fun, brain-te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Crypt.

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  8. What We Carry is a dark, gothic strategy RPG where you can only see yourself. Walk a brave path through an unseen world, face random event cards, and survive the weight of every choice you make—if you can carry it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What We Carry.

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  9. Rogue is a turn-based dungeon crawler where every run is a unique challenge. Venture deep into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor—but be warned: there are no second chances. Monsters are fierce, traps are deadly, and supplies are scarce. You'll need to explore carefully, fight strategically, and manage your inventory wisely to survive. Death is permanent, and each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Remastered.

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  10. Discord URL :【Story】 Guided by a mysterious girl, adventurers challenge a labyrinth that changes its shape with every entry, aiming for the lowest layer. A new sensation RPG that adds soul-like and rogue-lite elements to a Wizardry-like 3D dungeon RPG.【System】 This is a roguelike game based on the classic 3D dungeon RPG! - Players challenge randomly generated 3D dungeons with their companions eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Wizards & Roguelite.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    82% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Infinite text-based RPG, powered by cutting-edge AI technology which runs on your graphics card. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Roguelite.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A Classical rogue-like with a modern feel. A challenging game with clear goals and important tactical decisions. A deep experience that's easy to use. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse Of Yendor.

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  14. 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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  15. Seven Blasphemies is a traditional turn-based roguelike where every dawn may curse your run forever. Explore a dying world, choose from doomed classes, survive lethal OSR-inspired encounters, and race against extinction before the seventh blasphemy ends all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Blasphemies.

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  16. The Lighthouse of Black SaltLong ago, the lighthouse was built not to guide ships — but to bind something beneath the sea. Now the light has gone dark. The binding has weakened. The Lighthouse of Black Salt is a dark fantasy interactive novel inspired by classic gamebooks in the style of Fighting Fantasy. Each run is a self-contained descent into a cursed coastal town and the dead lighthouse a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lighthouse of Black Salt.

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  17. Yogoe HunterA choice-driven roguelike text adventure rooted in East Asian mythology If the West has "monsters", the East has "Yogoe" — mysterious beings from Korean and Japanese folklore. Feared or revered, these spirits, demons, and mythical creatures were passed down through oral traditions and even recorded in historical texts. Yogoe Hunter is a text-based adventure where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yogoe Hunter.

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  18. Become a HERO in the FREE LANDS, ️BATTLING dangerous CREATURES and DEMONS️ while UNCOVERING SECRETS in this TURN-BASED ASCII ROGUELIKE adventure. THE GAME In a world divided into four powerful kingdoms, the Free Lands stand as a beacon of heroism, but not all is as it seems. Here, the inhabitants are hailed as heroes, yet their fate is tied to a dark and dangerous duty. Deep beneath the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelarium: Free Lands.

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  19. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Hyper Dungeon Crawler is a turn-based roguelike RPG with crafting. Collect materials and craft your unique tools, weapons, magic spells and other supplements and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Dungeon Crawler.

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  20. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Wake with no memory. Descend 100 dungeon floors. Build relationships, start a family, lose companions forever. A text-based RPG remake of the 1993 BBS classic—with a living world and multiple endings shaped by your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usurper Reborn.

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  21. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Roguecraft DX is a turn-based roguelike set in a Lovecraftian dungeon that rebuilds itself every run. Fight tentacled horrors and scary chickens, and free a caged badger who'll fetch loot for you. Compact runs that respect your time: die, learn, and dive right back in! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguecraft DX.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    80% User Score Based on 159 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    “The Olders, they come to eat the Children…” All of the adults have become monsters, the rumors say. Nowhere is safe outside these walls. Welcome to Stray Children — a bittersweet, fairy tale RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Children.

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  23. 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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  24. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey in this classic, turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Dive into a retro-styled adventure that combines the best elements of old-school role-playing games with modern features of a roguelike. Explore dangerous dungeons, defeat fearsome monsters, and uncover hidden treasures as you guide your hero through a roguelite full of challenges. Choose Your Hero- Play as one of 7 uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Endor: Dungeon Crawler.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Old-school dungeon crawler is here ! This game is most old-school style of "Wizardry" spiritual successor, which gave origin of JRPGs, is now available on Steam with scenario editor and some modern UI improvements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The kingdom stands on the brink of ruin. Whispers of doom echo through the streets, yet no one knows the truth. Beneath the castle, in the depths long consigned to oblivion, something stirs. An ancient darkness, thought to be sealed away forever, awakens once more—and you are the only one who can uncover its secrets. In Rune Ark, strategy and storytelling intertwine in a unique fusion of Match-3 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Ark.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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  29. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 502 reviews

    Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Krone Hotel.

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  30. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Choice-based RPG in a dark fantasy world. Apollyon is narrative-driven, and features occult magic, spirit summoning, a deep universe, playable characters, and story progression alone or in multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 617 reviews

    A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack, Slash, Loot.

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  32. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    The third installment in the classic dungeon-crawling RPG series comes to Steam, remastered and better than ever! Build your roster of heroes as you venture into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight monsters in turn-based battles, and find powerful new equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den Chronicles.

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  33. 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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  34. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hieroglyphika.

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  35. In this narrative-driven casual strategy RPG, you take on the role of The Driver, sworn to deliver goods along The Last Road. With each journey bringing different semi randomized events to challenge the player, you will need to manage your resources carefully in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Road.

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  36. DEATH ENDS THE RUN. NOT YOUR PROGRESS. Escape Ruin is a dark-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder built around exploration, choice, and long-term progression. Venture into interconnected Lairs, manage a limited number of Steps, build your deck, pursue quests, and decide how far you are willing to push each expedition. When the run ends, return to the Hub with Soul Slivers and permanently strengthen yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Ruin.

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  37. The Guiding Spirit is a deeply personal fantasy story-simulator where your heroes (or villains!) think for themselves. You are not the protagonist - you create them, you guide them, and... well, you might just be the reason everything goes horribly wrong. Over a thousand handcrafted scenes and hundreds of character customization options - brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations in a clas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guiding Spirit.

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  38. Find your way through the depths of Sonucido in this turn-based Dungeon Crawler RPG! Sonucido: The Mage is inspired by recent Dungeon Crawlers but instead of a party you control one character. Your goal is clear: Find the mage! Turn-Based Combat: Easy to learn but hard to master. No battle-dancing! Slay Enemies: Defeat a variety of enemies with different weaknesses and strengths. Replayabi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonucido: The Mage - A Dungeon Crawler by Daniel da Silva.

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  39. The miasma is eroding your sanity. Every step deeper is a step closer to the truth — and to your own fall.Aldermere Keep has sunk into the earth, and from its depths pours a demonic miasma that creeps across the valley. Breathe it long enough and your sanity bleeds away — until, like everyone who came before, you are remade into a monster. No one escapes it. Not the garrison. Not the townsfolk. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warden of the Sunken Keep.

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  40. 结合策略与随机性的魔塔like+肉鸽lite游戏。玩家将操控角色妖狐,魅惑&幻化各个NPC,利用复制敌人攻击力的独特技能与其他特殊技能,击败各个强敌,挑战魔王。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 拾取宝石后意外觉醒了复制魔王力量的逆天技能.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    The Nameless: Slay Dragon is like a mix of CRPG and JRPG. In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

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  42. 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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  43. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

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  44. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    THYSIASTERY is a turn-based, dungeon crawling roguelike role-playing game rendered in a retro-inspired art style. Play as a group of bearers of the Brand that have been drawn into the vast and enigmatic Labyrinth. Save, ally with, rely on and learn from characters you encounter whilst exploring in hopes of finding a way out. Discover buried forests, underwater cities and other ancient secrets as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THYSIASTERY.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 214 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Survive as the last horse riders as the world ends and myths die. Plan ahead and manage your clan’s relationships with the remaining gods and their followers in this standalone survival storybook. Immerse yourself in the land of magic also seen in King of Dragon Pass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 656 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Dungeons: Rewind.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    68% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Lord Reincarnation.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 974 reviews

    Dungeon time stops when you do: smite monsters cleverly, not by mashing buttons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WazHack.

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