The Best Dungeon-crawler Games for Playstation 4

Update : Mary Skelter Finale added at rank #1.
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Mary Skelter Finale (2023)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows vita

Mary Skelter Finale is an addicting horror game with an enormous cast of characters and an interesting story that requires puzzle-solving skills. The gameplay is layered and complex, and the dungeon crawl design is impressive. The game also offers player agency through customizable characters and side quests, and the affinity system and exceptional soundtrack add to its enjoyable aspects. If you're a fan of dungeon-crawling JRPG, you'll love Mary Skelter Finale.


What we like:
  • Impressive dungeon crawl design
  • Addictive gameplay with side quests
  • Well-designed puzzles require logic-solving skills
  • Enjoyable affinity system and exceptional soundtrack
  • Features a large playable cast of characters
What could be improved:
  • The narrative is disjointed
  • Some story exposition may seem unnecessary
  • Heavy reliance on specific character abilities can be tedious
  • Dungeon layouts can feel repetitive
  • Poorly-paced main narrative

  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • visual-novel
  • strategy
  • multi-party
  • jrpg
  • party

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Siralim Ultimate (2021)

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early access Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Playstation 4

Siralim Ultimate is an RPG with over 1200 monsters to collect and customize to your liking. With randomly generated dungeons and post-story content, this game offers a never-ending adventure. The game's specializations and teambuilding options give an insane amount of choice to the player. If you're an RPG fan who loves discovering something new each time you play, Siralim Ultimate delivers.


What we like:
  • Endless teambuilding and tactic optimisation potential
  • Engaging and streamlined grind
  • Castle customization and skins/avatars/transmogs are well done
  • Turbo mode and the ability to program macros to deal with any situation automatically
What could be improved:
  • Can be too grindy to progress into the cooler parts of the game
  • Simplistic story
  • Sound is average

  • collector
  • creature
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • party
  • turn-based
  • collectathon
  • procedural
  • pixel
  • loot
  • character
  • retro
  • isometric
  • battle
  • dungeon

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Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 vita

Explore a mysterious underground labyrinth and discover its secrets in Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society. With stunning visuals and an engaging storyline, this dungeon-exploring adventure game filled with mystery and charm boasts over 50 hours of exploration and the ability to customize up to 40 fighters. Join the adventure and discover the secrets of the Labyrinth of Galleria if you dare!


What we like:
  • Engaging storyline
  • Stunning visuals
  • Improved puppet creation and formation adjustments
  • Weapon synthesis allows for added buffs and status ailments
  • Robust cast of colorful characters
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can feel like a full-time job in order to beat the final boss
  • Some mechanics can feel like they are designed to torture players
  • Map and confirm button bugs
  • Lack of guidance on crucial story beats may lead to missed features
  • Not beginner friendly

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dark
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • comedy
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • humor
  • anime
  • strategy

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Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi (2020)

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80
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5

Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi is a DRPG with an aesthetic inspired by Retro-Neo Tokyo. With an engaging combat system and streamlined party-building, it’s easy to pick up and play, but maintains enough complexity to keep things interesting. Dungeon designs are open-ended and full of unique locations, while the Boost system adds a new layer of strategy.


What we like:
  • Engaging combat system
  • Streamlined party-building
  • Unique dungeon design
  • Open-ended progression
  • Striking visual aesthetic
What could be improved:
  • Pacing issues due to lack of Quality-of-Life features
  • Unforgiving difficulty spikes for those new to the genre
  • No universal healthcare in Yomi - hospital is expensive

  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • drpg
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • combat
  • horror

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Vaporum: Lockdown (2020)

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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

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Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2022)

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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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Ziggurat 2 (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.


  • rogue-like
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fast-paced
  • arena
  • dungeon
  • old-school

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Dungeon Drafters (2023)

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Dungeon Drafters is a tile-based dungeon crawler with rogue-lite elements. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.


  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • procedural
  • tile
  • movement
  • deck
  • rogue-like
  • grid
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • pixel
  • japanese

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Kowloon High-School Chronicle (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Embark on an epic adventure as a treasure hunter investigating an underground tomb beneath your school in Kowloon High-School Chronicle. With dungeon crawling, puzzle-solving, and thrilling boss battles, this hybrid RPG, adventure, and first-person simulation game is sure to keep you entertained. Explore the mysteries of an ancient civilization and uncover a great treasure with your friends by your side.


What we like:
  • Great cast of characters
  • Fun visual novel and dungeon crawler mechanics
  • Unique combination of genres
  • Top-notch dungeon crawling experience
  • Recommended for gamers looking to try something new and exciting
What could be improved:
  • Keyboard controls are not intuitive
  • Emotion wheel difficult to understand
  • Voice acting is hit or miss
  • Slow-paced sections can drag on

  • dungeon-crawler
  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • adventure
  • turn-based
  • puzzle
  • cult
  • mythology
  • western
  • first-person

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FIGHT KNIGHT (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 4

The mysterious Tower has risen again, shrouding the land in darkness. Do you have what it takes to climb through its twisted halls and reach the top, where great treasure awaits? FIGHT KNIGHT is a unique mix of first-person dungeon crawler and high-speed action game, with thrilling real-time combat and challenging puzzles to solve. Equip your character with powerful moves and gauntlets, and fight your way past clever enemies that work together to defeat you. Conquer the Tower and be the hero who saves the land!


What we like:
  • Unique and engaging combat system
  • Charm and style in visuals, music, and dialogue
  • Linear gameplay with light puzzles and boss battles
  • Plenty of replayability with potential new game+ run
  • Non-roguelite dungeon crawler
What could be improved:
  • Some puzzles can be a pain to get through
  • Frantic combat can get too difficult
  • Restocking on potions is monotonous
  • Linear gameplay

  • movement
  • beat-em-up
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fantasy
  • grid
  • dark
  • souls
  • comedy
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • first-person
  • hack-and-slash
  • rhythm
  • retro
  • cartoony

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