The Best Dungeon-crawler Games - Page 2

Update : Fantasy Dungeon added at rank #13.
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Soda Dungeon 2 (2020)

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90
Review score
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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Mac OS

Soda Dungeon 2 is a free-to-play pixel-art dungeon crawler that allows you to explore a massive dungeon, fighting monsters and upgrading your village. The game features simple turn-based combat, intriguing boss battles, and upgrading options for the town's tavern, blacksmith, and wizard.


What we like:
  • Good for idle gaming
  • Charming pixel-art
  • Has intriguing boss battles
  • Offers upgrading options for the town's tavern, blacksmith, and wizard
  • The game has minimal ads.
What could be improved:
  • Short game
  • The game can feel too repetitive
  • Some characters in the game are overpowered
  • The loot mechanics in the game seem broken
  • In-app purchases are available.

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • dungeon-hole
  • idler
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • clicker

12

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

13

Fantasy Dungeon (2024)

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76
Review score
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PC Windows

Crawl your way through 20 fantasy dungeons. Create and fully customize your hero as a fighter, mage or archer. Fight your way through dungeon after dungeon against over 50 enemies in 12 different themes.

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  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fantasy
  • procedural
  • action
  • randomly-generated
  • character
  • magic
  • hack-and-slash
  • customization
  • card
  • dark
  • turn-based

14

Potato Flowers in Full Bloom (2022)

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84
Review score
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

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
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • party
  • japanese
  • combat
  • cartoony

15

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

16

Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2022)

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71
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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

17

Etrian Odyssey HD (2023)

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89
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!


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

18

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (2023)

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76
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

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

19

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

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Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Linux

Escape the eerie and deadly crypt as Kharon, a being thought to be death itself, in this metroidvania dungeon crawler game full of puzzles and riddles. Possess the bodies of your enemies to use their unique properties - fly as a bat, open locks as a skeleton, and more. With over 11 challenging boss fights and collectable Necronomicon pages full of lore, Kharon's Crypt is sure to keep you hooked. Plus, its colorblind-friendly design ensures accessibility for all players.


What we like:
  • Fun gameplay mechanics with controlling enemies
  • Good balance between simple gameplay and adding new abilities
  • Many creative puzzles with intuitive design
  • Charming look and animation
  • Good achievement support
What could be improved:
  • Excruciatingly janky combat
  • Some difficult-to-see visuals
  • Limited amount of saves
  • Needs a colorblind mode
  • Story only expands toward the game's end

  • protagonist
  • dungeon-crawler
  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • villain
  • logic
  • dark
  • post-apocalyptic
  • medieval
  • action-adventure
  • old-school
  • retro
  • anime
  • mystery
  • story

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