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Darkest Dungeon
RPG 19 January 2016
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.
Hades
Action 17 September 2020
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.
Legend of Grimrock II
RPG 15 October 2014
The sequel to the old-school cRPG game, developed by Finnish studio Almost Human in 2012. Originally, the production was to be an extension to the "one", but over time it was developed into a full-fledged sequel. In the game we once again direct the fate of a team of 4 convicts, traversing the dungeons and terrains of the island of Nex in accordance with the mechanics of classic dungeon-crawlers, enriched with several new solutions.
Loop Hero
RPG 04 March 2021
Loop Hero is an indie single player game, which combines dark fantasy adventure game with roguelite, strategy and card game. The game was developed by Four Quarters and released by Devolver Digital.
Children of Morta
RPG 03 September 2019
A retro roguelike RPG action game, combining hack’n’slash genre with narrative adventure game features, developed by Dead Mage studio. The titular Morta is a mountain guarded by many generations of the Bergson family. When a mysterious power defiles the source of life within the mountain, turning local creatures into bloodthirsty monsters, we must set on journey as subsequent members of the family to gather seeds of life and stop the spread of chaos.
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
RPG 18 September 2018
The fourth installment in the legendary RPG series launched back in the mid-80s. The title was developed by inXile entertainment thanks to the funds raised at Kickstarter, and its production was overseen by Brian Fargo, the creator of the initial entry of the franchise. The action takes place in the fantasy world known from previous installments of the series. The city of Skara Brae is its center.
Might & Magic X: Legacy
RPG 23 January 2014
Might & Magic X: Legacy is the tenth installment in the legendary cRPG series, and the first one created by Limbic Entertainment. The game is set in the fantasy world of Ashan, after the events of Might & Magic: Heroes VI. The City of Karthal, located on the Agyn Peninsula, is on the brink of seceding from the Holy Empire. Four adventurers, controlled by the player, become involved in a conspiracy, which can affect the fate of the whole kingdom.
Crawl
RPG 11 April 2017
A roguelike hack'n'slash game featuring pixel-art visuals. Crawl was designed specifically for local multiplayer and developed by the debuting team at Powerhoof. In the game, heroes exploring dungeons encounter monsters defending the place against undesired visitors. Up to four players can meet in a session - one of them assumes the role of the hero traversing dungeons filled with threats.
Legend of Grimrock
RPG 11 April 2012
Created in the old style first-person cRPG game, developed by the independent Finnish studio Almost Human. As a leader of 4-person team of daredevils, we wander the vast underground, looking for hidden passages and keys, solving simple puzzles and fighting various opponents. Traditionally for the genre, individual characters represent different classes and skills. Game mechanics refers to classics such as Dungeon Master, Ultima Underworld or Eye of the Beholder.
Enter the Gungeon
Action 05 April 2016
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.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Arcade 04 November 2014
An expanded version of a popular indie game that has been released in 2011 by Team Meat studio. Nicalis studio, a bit more experienced team, has been involved in refreshing of the title, in cooperation with original developers. When it comes to mechanics, the gameplay hasn’t changed much, offering randomly-generated levels, traversed by the titular Isaac, who solves simple puzzles and eliminates monsters or much more powerful bosses.
Exanima
RPG 2022 (early access since 29 April 2015)
A fantasy action RPG with isometric view, belonging to the so called dungeon crawler genre. Created by Bare Mettle Entertainment studio and is supposedly a prologue to the flag ship title of the studio – Sui Generis. In a manner befitting a classic RPG, Exanima takes us to dark dungeons that are part of a bigger fantasy world, allowing us to explore them while dealing with numerous enemies. The game's most unique feature is a complex battle system that emphasizes physics.
Boyfriend Dungeon
RPG 11 August 2021
An original title combining elements of dungeon crawlers and roguelike production with aspects characteristic of visual novel games and dating simulators. In the course of the game, players cross the title underground and save people transformed into weapons on the way, with whom they can later romance.
Tower of Time
RPG 12 April 2018
Tower of Time is an RPG set in a fantasy realm that stands on the brink of destruction. The player assumes the role of a warrior, who, along with a party, decides to explore a mysterious tower that may hold a key to stopping the apocalypse. Gameplay mechanics in Tower of Time mostly rely on exploration of the game world, completing missions, fighting foes, and developing your heroes. Characters represent different classes and have a variety of attacks and special skills at their disposal.
The Binding of Isaac
Arcade 28 September 2011
Created by the independent developer Team Meat, who also created Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac is a roguelike action shooter with RPG elements. In game, the player becomes Isaac and travels through successive randomly generated dungeons, similar to the ones in the first installments of The Legend of Zelda series. Each level is filled with scores of enemies, demanding boss fights, and classical puzzles.
Cult of the Lamb
Action TBA
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.
Persona 3
RPG 14 August 2007
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is a jRPG game. Player directs the actions of a teenage student gifted with the power to summon demons and fights against the threatening monsters led by Shadov.
Questland: Turn Based RPG
RPG 31 August 2017
Dedicated to mobile devices and embedded in the world of fantasy RPG, in which the action is observed from the perspective of the first person. Production has a turn-based combat system and allows you to play in PvE and PvP modes.
Dying Light: Hellraid
Action 13 August 2020
Hellraid is an expansion to the FPP action game Dying Light from 2015. The DLC launches a new area inspired by the fantasy set-up of the unreleased Techland slasher Hellraid.
Operencia: The Stolen Sun
RPG 29 March 2019
Operencia: The Stolen Sun is an RPG game created in the style of old dungeon-crawlers, with a jumping motion system and turn-based battles. Oldskul gameplay mechanisms are accompanied by modern graphics, and an additional attraction are unusual realities, inspired by the folklore of Central Europe.
Dungeon Rats
RPG 04 November 2016
A tactical cRPG, created by Iron Tower – an independent studio, responsible for the highly-praised Age of Decadence. The player enters a fantasy universe, known from the previous games from the studio, connecting Roman Empire stylistics with post-apocalyptic fantasy. In this installment, we assume the role of a prisoner sentenced to spend the rest of his life as a slave in an enormous mine. His only hope is fighting his way back to the surface.
Blightbound
RPG 27 July 2021
Dungeon crawler designed to play in a co-operative mode, in which the action is shown from the side. In Blightbound, we traverse gloomy locations and confront hordes of monsters, gaining better and better equipment and gaining access to more characters.
Underworld Ascendant
RPG 15 November 2018
Considered the spiritual successor to the classic Ultima Underworld, Underworld Ascendant is a first-person cRPG developed by OtherSide Entertainment, a team led by Paul Neurath - the co-creator of Ultima. The game is set in the Stygian Abyss, a place known among the fans of the series - an underground world inhabited by three races that fight for power.