The Best Dungeon-crawler Games - Page 2

Update : Silent Hope added at rank #10.
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Gloomgrave (2022)

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90
Review score
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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

In Gloomgrave, you are a daring adventurer exploring randomly generated dungeons in search of a legendary ancient relic. With over 50 items to loot and upgrade your Gloomcrawler, you must carefully navigate around traps, outsmart monsters, and avoid hazardous potions. With 5 different classes to choose from and 15 unique perks, gameplay changes in interesting ways every time you play. Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a dungeon-crawling hero? Play Gloomgrave now!


What we like:
  • Refreshing aesthetics
  • Top-notch music
  • Simple gameplay
  • Easily manageable inventory
  • Priced fairly
What could be improved:
  • Limited enemy variety
  • Lack of tutorial/help page
  • Custom key binds would improve gameplay
  • Unclear character stats
  • No item stats comparison on hover

  • dungeon-crawler
  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • first-person
  • turn-based
  • perma-death
  • dungeon
  • procedural
  • rpg
  • class

12

Etrian Odyssey III HD (2023)

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92
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Embark on an epic adventure in Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City, a dungeon-crawling RPG that lets you build your own guild of explorers and venture into the unknown. With unique and interesting character classes, turn-based combat, and a sailing mini-game, this game offers hours of gameplay and endless experimentation. The auto-mapping feature and lower difficulty modes make it accessible to beginners, while the challenging gameplay and quality-of-life upgrades cater to seasoned players. Discover the secrets of the undersea labyrinth and write your own legend as you explore Armoroad.


What we like:
  • Amazing dungeon crawler
  • Quality of Life improvements
  • Endless variety in play styles
  • Hours of gameplay
  • Accessible to beginners
What could be improved:
  • Complex mapping system
  • Clunky controls for Switch
  • Lackluster visuals
  • Some grinding required

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • jrpg

13

Vaporum: Lockdown (2020)

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81
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Mac OS Linux Playstation 4

Experience the danger and secrets of the steampunk world as Ellie Teller in Vaporum: Lockdown. With challenging combat, puzzle-solving, and RPG-style upgrades, immerse yourself in the intriguing world of the tower of Arx Vaporum. Uncover hidden secrets, unique enemies, and thrilling adventures in this first-person game. Are you ready to escape and survive?


What we like:
  • Fun and rewarding gameplay with dynamic combat and exploration
  • Simple skill tree system that allows for unique builds
  • Engaging story with interesting collectibles
  • Accessible to players unfamiliar with the genre
  • Great style and graphics
What could be improved:
  • Puzzles can become tedious and repetitive
  • Boss fights can be long and dissatisfying
  • Use of present-day language clashes with the game's historical setting
  • Character progression options can feel experimental and not worth investing in

  • dungeon-crawler
  • steampunk
  • grid
  • rpg
  • old-school
  • gadget
  • real-time
  • reflexes
  • puzzle
  • tactical

14

Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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80
Review score
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PC Windows

Darkest Dungeon II is a dark and thrilling roguelite that will challenge your patience and determination. Assemble a party of heroes and embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from an eldritch force. The complex mechanics and challenging gameplay offer a rewarding experience with tons of replayability. With top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting, this game is not for the faint of heart, but an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging adventure.

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What we like:
  • Offers tons of replayability
  • Complex mechanics offer a rewarding experience
  • Top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting
  • Rewards creativity
  • Challenging but satisfying combat system
What could be improved:
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Dark and gruesome tone
  • Relies heavily on luck
  • Carriage steers poorly
  • Not enough enemy variety

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • gothic
  • lovecraftian
  • combat
  • dark
  • battle
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • perma-death
  • fantasy

15

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos (2021)

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78
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Explore the realm of Tasos and battle Titans in the addictive adventure game Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. With procedurally generated dungeons and classic weapons, each run is unique, offering infinite replayability. Rebuild your village and prepare for the ultimate fight. Get ready to save Tasos from the dreaded Titans!


What we like:
  • Fun and engaging, perfect for Zelda fans
  • Great co-op game
  • Exciting, procedural gameplay
  • Value for money
  • Offers unique and fresh experiences every time
What could be improved:
  • Multiplayer mode needs more players
  • Abandoned updates with bugs still present
  • Limited plot twist potential
  • Final boss battle too easy

  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • cooperative
  • rogue-like
  • farming
  • zelda
  • adventure

16

Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2021)

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91
Review score
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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with four different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.


  • rogue-like
  • traditional
  • dungeon-crawler
  • perma-death
  • turn-based
  • dungeon
  • procedural
  • loot
  • open-source
  • rpg
  • replay-value
  • mystery

17

Potato Flowers in Full Bloom (2022)

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84
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Join a trio of heroes in Potato Flowers in Full Bloom, a charming dungeon RPG where you explore ancient labyrinths to retrieve special seeds that can grow in contaminated soil. With a fun turn-based battle system that keeps you on your toes, level up your characters using classes and skill trees. Collect treasure, discover relics, and meet friendly neighbors as you uncover a charming story that is a delight to experience.


What we like:
  • Delightful dungeon crawler gameplay
  • Charming story
  • No penalty for dying
  • Well-designed levels and encounters
  • Unique mechanics that make combat engaging
What could be improved:
  • Graphics and sound are somewhat limited
  • No gender option for characters
  • Limited replayability
  • Resource management can be overwhelming

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • party
  • japanese
  • combat
  • cartoony
  • jrpg
  • exploration

18

The Enchanted Cave 2 (2015)

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90
Review score
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PC Windows Mac OS Linux IOS iPhone Android

The Enchanted Cave 2 is an addicting dungeon crawler RPG with randomly generated layouts and familiar elements from other dungeon crawlers and RPGs. You can explore the city, visit taverns, craft spells, enchant weapons and battle monsters. With a great replay value and no IAPs, it's an instabuy for the fans of the genre.


What we like:
  • Intuitive controls and layout
  • Plenty of content
  • Familiar yet refreshing experience
  • Eye-pleasing visuals
  • Great replay value
  • No IAPs
What could be improved:
  • No visible change in character look when changing clothes or armor
  • Enchanting system is not intuitive at first

  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • classic
  • pixel

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Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2022)

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71
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Step into the eerie world of Ido and face off against terrifying creatures steeped in Japanese folklore in Labyrinth of Zangetsu. With a distinctive art style inspired by Japanese sumi-e ink painting, this challenging dungeon crawler seamlessly blends traditional elements with modern design. Explore the black and white labyrinths as you customize your hero's abilities and structure your team to survive. Uncover the harrowing lore that lurks in the depths of the game as you fight to emerge victorious.


What we like:
  • Polished and user-friendly dungeon crawler
  • Unique 'front & back mechanic'
  • Artistic direction, music, and atmosphere are well done
  • Smooth and modern implementation of a classic genre
  • Designer and primary developer are active in the community
What could be improved:
  • Stat downgrades when leveling up and lack of class-specific item drops can be frustrating
  • Game does not provide information on class-specific prerequisites
  • Masochistic gameplay mechanics can lead to hours of lost progress
  • UI sounds can be overly loud

  • dungeon-crawler
  • turn-based
  • noir
  • rpg
  • lore
  • party
  • abstract
  • hand-drawn
  • stylized
  • dungeon
  • dark
  • historical
  • strategy
  • demons
  • mythology

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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (2023)

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76
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is an exciting series of dungeon-crawling RPGs that will take you on a thrilling adventure, exploring strange lands and defeating powerful monsters. With the ability to create your party of up to 30 adventurers, each with their own unique set of skills, you can customize your gameplay experience. The game's unique mapping system adds an extra layer of strategy to the adventure. While the game's skill trees and party-balancing system may prove challenging, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is an engaging and thrilling RPG experience that you won't want to miss.

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What we like:
  • Highly customizable gameplay experience
  • Unique mapping system adds extra strategy
  • Thrilling adventure in strange, mysterious lands
What could be improved:
  • Skill trees and party-balancing can be difficult to understand
  • Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for casual players

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese

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