January 19, 2016
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A dark fantasy cRPG developed by debuting studio Red Hook. The story is set in a dark, medieval-like universe. While exploring ruins of an old castle and its dungeons, you face off against forces of darkness that overwhelmed the land because of the reckless actions of its previous sovereign. As you delve into the depths, you discover the dark history of a family who brought the evil upon the world. The gameplay focuses on dungeon crawling - dungeons filled with traps and crawling with monsters that need to be dealt with during turn-based combat sequences. An original idea is the sanity indicator of your heroes. Each team member has different personality and reacts differently to what is happening around him/her. Therefore, while playing you should keep an eye on their well being and fear levels, alleviating their stress by drinking alcohol or brawling, if needed.
Gamepressure
OpenCritic
Steam
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August 7, 2018
Action, 2D, EA Play, RPG Elements, Game , Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , Roguelike, Singleplayer.
An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult. To succeed you have to work out the patterns of the enemies' attacks and to get the protagonist to a high enough level. In combat you use melee and ranged weapons, as well as offensive and defensive magic. The game features pleasant 2D pixel-art visuals.
Steam
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June 28, 2023
RPG, 2.5D, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Under Water, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A pixel art adventure game with economic and RPG elements. Dave the Diver has us playing as the titular diver, exploring ocean depths during the day and running a sushi restaurant during the night.
OpenCritic
Steam
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May 8, 2023
RPG, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The second installment of the cycle of grim RPGs, which was launched in 2016. The story told in Darkest Dungeon II focuses on the apocalypse and the hardships of a long, exhausting journey, while the gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the original. Players must, therefore, travel through gloomy locations, facing the dangers lurking there and taking care of the emotional state of the characters.
Gamepressure
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Steam
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September 17, 2020
Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, Roguelike, Romances, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Hades: Battle Out of Hell is another production of the talented Supergiant Games studio, which has given us titles such as Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. This time the creators prepared a spectacular, roguelike dungeon crawler, set in a world known from Greek mythology.
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Steam
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August 11, 2022
Action, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.
Gamepressure
Steam
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May 26, 2025
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.
A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. Blackout Protocol has us playing as agents tasked with regaining control over a facility overrun by supernatural creatures.
September 14, 2012
Strategy, 2D, Crowdfunding, EA Play, Adventure Elements, Game , Indie Games, Space, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Sim, Turn-based.
A strategy set in sci-fi reality telling the story of a lonely ship trying to escape a huge war armada. The flight route is planned in turn-based mode and the fights are played in real time. In addition, we need to manage the crew and improve our unit. An additional attraction is the fact that every time you start a new game, the world is generated randomly.
Steam
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April 30, 2021
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Returnal is an action game from the Housemarque studio, in which we play the role of an astronaut who survives the multiple shipwreck on an unknown planet. The player's task is to discover the secrets of this world and break out of the time loop.
Steam
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June 17, 2025
Action, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action game with RPG and roguelike elements, inspired by the best-selling Vampire Survivors. In Soulstone Survivors, we play as Abyssal Hunters who eliminate hordes of enemies and their leaders - the Lords of the Abyss - to possess divine powers.
June 2, 2025
Strategy, 2D, Indie Games, Space, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Space Sim, Tactics.
A real-time strategy with tactical battles and roguelite mechanics, heavily inspired by FTL. Void War is about commanding the crew of a space ship and taking part in randomly generated battles. The story takes place in a dark and brutal techno-gothic science fiction universe.
Steam
May 21, 2025
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A sequel of the 2020 strategy, card game and roguelike hybrid. In Monster Train 2 we take control over angels and demons, exploring hell, heaven and the abyss on board the titular train. We participate in turn-based battles and the sequel introduces new types of cards, new challenges and new events.
OpenCritic
Steam
October 20, 2022
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Game , Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Vampires, Free-to-play.
Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.
OpenCritic
Steam
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April 26, 2022
Action, Crafting, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, TPP, Isometric View.
The Serpent Rogue lets you take on the role of a Warden with knowledge of the secrets of alchemy who must face the source of a mysterious plague haunting the fantasy world in which this TPP action adventure game is set.
May 6, 2024, Early Access
Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, Roguelike, Romances, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Sequel of the excellent roguelike from the Supergiant Games studio. The game maintains the ideas of the original, while introducing a new heroine and significantly expanding gameplay.
Gamepressure
OpenCritic
May 16, 2011
Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Game , Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
A sandbox platform game by indie studio Re-Logic, sometimes called the 2D version of the popular Minecraft. There is no set goal; your task is basically to shape the randomly-generated world around you. At first you only have a few basic tools, which allow you to dig and find resources, chop wood, and create simple structures. As the game progresses, due to the extensive crafting system, you discover better tools, allowing you to create advanced materials and to fight monsters. There are many possibilities in the game, and the only restriction is your own imagination. Terraria features a single player mode, but you can forces with other players, thus gaining precious allies, who can help you with the more challenging tasks.
OpenCritic
Steam
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February 22, 2024
Action, Crafting, FPP, Post-apocalypse, Roguelike, Cars, Singleplayer, Survival.
Pacific Drive is a first-person survival game in which we explore the transformed terrains of the northwestern coast of the USA with our car. Our expeditions are hindered by anomalies, monsters and forces of nature, and the game is enriched by a system of car upgrades.
OpenCritic
Steam
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January 23, 2019
RPG, 2D, EA Play, Fantasy, Game , Indie Games, Card Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A card game with roguelike elements, developed by Mega Crit. In Slay the Spire, you have to reach the top of the eponymous spire; however, there are hordes of enemies on your path. The task is made even more difficult by the permadeath system.
Steam
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July 22, 2016
Action, 2D, Crafting, Game , Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Roguelike, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An exploration game that eludes standard genre classification, developed by independent studio Chucklefish. Starbound combines elements of a 2D sandbox platformer and a strategy game. As you play, you explore and colonize other planets, provide for their inhabitants, construct useful items and vehicles, as well as fight hostile aliens. The game is set in a procedurally generated world,providing a great amount of freedom to the players. In addition to the single player mode, Starbound offers the ability to play with other people (via Intertnet) in competitive or cooperative modes. The game's retro graphics is characterized by a limited color palette and pixel-art stylistics.
OpenCritic
Steam
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January 17, 2025
Action, RPG Elements, Erotic Games, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Vampires, Isometric View.
A hack'n'slash with elements of a roguelike. In Nunholy we play as nuns engaged in a large scale war with vampires. We must deal with waves of bloodsuckers, including powerful bosses. The nuns we control rely on melee & ranged weapons. They are also capable of seizing the vampiric powers.
Steam
May 27, 2021
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Arthurian Legends, Polish, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Tainted Grail: Conquest is an RPG where you can find elements of a card game and a roguelike. The game is set in a world known from the board game Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. The game was developed by Awaken Realms Digital studio.
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March 31, 2021
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Repentance is an expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, introducing new locations, enemies and objects and an alternative path with another boss and ending. The DLC was developed by Nicalis studio.
August 27, 2024
RPG, 2D, Crafting, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Game , Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Action RPG with roguelike elements. In Core Keeper we play as an adventurer who explores the underground labyrinth, faces numerous opponents and acquires resources used to create useful items.
OpenCritic
March 29, 2023
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Game , Humorous, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Inspired by the bestselling Vampire Survivors, an action game with RPG, roguelike and bullet hell shooter elements. The main protagonist of Brotato is a potato who, while waiting to be rescued, has to face successive waves of enemies.
OpenCritic
Steam
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June 17, 2025
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Game , Indie Games, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An isometric hack & slash game with roguelike elements, clearly inspired by Hades. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die takes us through procedurally generated locations. It's our job to fight with enemies using melee combat, ranged attacks and dice throws.
October 19, 2023
RPG, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Endless Dungeon is a science-fiction roguelike RPG from the Amplitude studio. The game takes us to the long established Endless universe, known from Endless Space or Endless Legend.
May 13, 2025
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Action RPG.
A hack'n'slash game with 2D graphics and additional roguelike mechanics. The Slormancer allows us to modify the skills of our characters and switch between different classes when playing the game. We are dealing with hordes of monsters sent by the titular antagonist, trying to take over the world.
Steam
January 21, 2025, Early Access
Action, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Norse Mythology, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An isometric arena survival game set in the world of Norse mythology and created by the authors of Vikings: Wolves of Midgard. In Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel we play as a character who wishes to be ed as the killer of ice giants. Our main task is fighting hordes of enemies on special arenas.
June 17, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics.
A fantasy strategy game with roguelike mechanics. In Warntorn our primary job is to lead a caravan towards the Beynun fortress. We can gain new allies along the way and we must defeat various enemies in real-time combat. A morale system plays an important role, because dropping morale to zero means a premature end of our journey.
September 26, 2024
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action adventure game with roguelike elements by tech Games - the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods. Ravenswatch is set in the fantasy realm of Reverie, guarded from the forces of evil by heroes of legends, fairy tales and folk tales.
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September 20, 2023, Early Access
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Polish, Roguelike, Role-playing Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The second game of The Astronauts, a studio responsible for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Witchfire is a dark fantasy first-person shooter.
Steam
May 28, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Post-apocalypse, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn based strategy with roguelike and card game mechanics, published by Coffee Stain. The action of As We Descend takes place in a dark fantasy world. We are defending the Crypt City which is humanity's last bastion. We must manage our forces, create unique decks and face various threats.
December 11, 2018
RPG, Very Brutal, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, jRPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Fear & Hunger is a grimdark RPG set in the titular dungeon. Four adventurers delve into the dreadful fortress on a hopeless journey, death being the least of their concerns.
May 20, 2025, Early Access
RPG, 2D, Arena Survival, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An arena survival game with an isometric camera, featuring elements of hack'n'slash and roguelike titles. The gameplay in Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos is about clearing successive floors of the titular structure. We fight hordes of enemies, develop our character and gather increasingly powerful gear.
Steam
April 5, 2016
Action, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Game , Indie Games, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A unique mix of a classic dungeon crawler and a dynamic, two-dimensional shooter from the debuting American studio, Dodge Roll. We play as a hero seeking for the legendary weapon that can change the past of a distant planet. To achieve his goal, he must explore the eponymous ancient temple where many dangers and surprises await him. Featuring a top-down view, the game tasks us with exploration of randomly generated levels of the temple. We come across numerous enemies and bosses, as well various shops and friendly characters that will help us in our journey. The game’s combat system is based on classic twin-stick shooters, allowing us to use environmental objects as weapons in addition to an already vast selection of guns and gadgets.
Steam
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May 23, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A minimalistic roguelike strategy game, created by Hooded Horse studio. In 9 Kings we can build our own kingdom on a small grid and then defend it against the invaders. Our army fights on its own. We can it by throwing boulders at enemies or drawing random cards from the deck.
Steam
November 22, 2022
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Ships.
An action game with roguelike elements that spreads its wings in co-op mode. In Ship of Fools we take on the role of the heroes, who traverse the archipelago aboard their ship and face sea monsters.
June 6, 2025
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer with RPG and roguelike elements from the authors of Blade Assault. Dragon is Dead allows us to play as a dragon slayer. We participate in dynamic battles, collecting runes, artifacts and other valuable loot from the battles we won.
Steam
August 11, 2020
Action, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A continuation of the well-received game that combines elements of platform games, RPGs, and roguelike productions. Both installments of the Risk of Rain series have been developed by the independent studio called Hopoo Games. In Risk of Rain 2, a player assumes the role of a character traversing the surface of an unknown distant planet with the objective of surviving in this unwelcoming environment and exploring locations filled with aggressive adversaries. The player observes the action from the third-person perspective and explores dangerous areas filled with traps, arcade challenges, and enemies to defeat. Risk of Rain 2 offers improved character development system and elaborate crafting mechanics. Unlike its predecessor that featured a retro feel, Risk of Rain 2 delivers 3D environments and colorful, somewhat comic-book-like visuals.
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December 11, 2024
Action, Tanks, Epic Store Exclusive, Post-apocalypse, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person action game with roguelike mechanics, allowing us to control a drone and a tank. In TankHead we head out to a post-apocalyptic zone called ECA. We can explore this dangerous area, defeating various opponents and gathering resources used to survive and to upgrade our machines.
October 27, 2014
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A science-fiction roguelike RPG with tower defense elements, developed by the independent studio Amplitude. The players take on the role of prisoners sent to the planet of Auriga to atone for their crimes. The ship ends up crashing, with the survivors ending up in an ancient underground complex they must escape.
Steam
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June 5, 2021
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, Survival, Free-to-play.
FPP survival game, developed by youtuber known as Dani. In Muck we find ourselves on a procedurally generated island and while during the day we explore this piece of land in search of resources and supplies, at night we fight for survival, repelling attacks of enemies.
April 29, 2021
Adventure, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival, Climbing.
Roguelike game made in the convention of TPP exploration adventure game with survival elements. In Insurmountable we play the role of one of three climbers and our task is to climb three increasingly higher and more difficult peaks.
Steam
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February 20, 2024
Puzzle, 2D, Game , Indie Games, Card Games, Poker, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A roguelike card game loosely based on the poker rules. Balatro has us participate in solo card duels, gradually unlocking new card decks and joker cards with unique abilities and effects. The game offers a story campaign, as well as various single challenges.
OpenCritic
Steam
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April 19, 2018
RPG, EA Play, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
For the King is an interesting hybrid that blends the elements of JRPGs, roguelikes, and strategy games, developed by the independent studio IronOak Games. The game takes place in a fantasy land engulfed by chaos. Heroes, led by the player, decide to defeat the evil forces. Both the world and the adventures within it are generated procedurally. Each time we start, we will feel as if we were playing a different, new game. Gameplay in For the King focuses on exploration (our party moves in turns through a map divided into hexagonal tiles, traveling not only on foot, but also by boat) and fighting with the encountered enemies. Our victory in battle depends on how, and when, we use our party ' abilities and on how good their equipment is. For the King offers a wide range of game modes, both single player and multiplayer. The game has good looking, colorful, and cartoonish visuals.
OpenCritic
Steam
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May 29, 2019
Action, Strategic Elements, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Void Bastards is a hybrid of FPS and strategy. We command a gang of prisoners who have to break through a nebula full of shipwrecks. The player makes decisions about subordinates, direction of travel and management of raw materials, and the exploration itself takes place in the style known from FPS.
June 3, 2025, Early Access
Action, Internet, Co-op, Cats, Multiplayer, Polish, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A Polish hybrid of a third-person shooter and a roguelike production, made by the creators of Fort Solis. Ultra Mega Cats allows us to play as various feline heroes, armed with claws and weapons. We deal with mice and other types of animals during our adventures. There is singleplayer and coop available.
May 22, 2025
Action, Arena Survival, Boomer Shooter, Fantasy, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An FPS maintained in a boomer shooter style, enriched with arena survival and roguelike elements. The playable characters from Bloodshed end up on the arenas where they have to face cultists, demons and the undead. We can gradually improve our skills and gain access to better gear. There are also permanent upgrades, which we keep even after we die.
Steam
January 19, 2022
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Action game with roguelike elements. In Warm Snow we find ourselves in a fantastic land inspired by the Far East and we play the role of a warrior who faces hordes of monsters trying to restore order in the land.
December 6, 2022
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A refreshed version of the strategy role-playing game Dwarf Fortress Classic, developed by Bay 12 Games, available on Steam and itch.io. Help a group of dwarves survive in a hostile land or travel alone through the randomly generated world of Dwarf Fortress.
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