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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dark and Darker
RPG 2024 (early access since 08 August 2023)
An online FPP dungeon crawler by an independent studio Ironmace. The competing player parties must find and extract treasure from a dangerous underground fortress.
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.
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.
Fear & Hunger
RPG 11 December 2018
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.
Backpack Hero
RPG 14 November 2023
A cross between a dungeon crawler, a roguelike and a puzzle game. Backpack Hero has the player traverse atmospheric locations and fight in turn-based battles, their outcome decided by how well our items are organized in our backpack.
Core Keeper
RPG August 2024 (early access since 08 March 2022)
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.
Persona 3 Portable
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.
Dungeonborne
RPG 2025
A first-person action RPG dungeon crawler reminiscent of Dark and Darker and Greed is Good. Dungeonborne revolves around PvPvE, having us explore dungeons, gather riches and equipment while fighting enemies and other players.
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.
Etrian Odyssey
RPG 18 January 2007
Etrian Odyssey is a jRPG game with beautiful graphics and interesting solutions, supported by a very good team of well-known artists, such as Shigeo Komori, Kazuya Niinou and Yuzo Koshiro. Their achievements include Trauma Center: Under the Knife and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner.
Omega Labyrinth Life
RPG 01 August 2019
Another installment of the series of dungeon-crawlers with roguelike elements. In Omega Labyrinth Life, the player takes on the role of a new student at the Belles Fleur Academy who, together with her friends, wants to save the mystical floral school garden by fighting the monsters that inhabit the magical maze.
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.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony
RPG 12 March 2024
Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony is the second expansion for the unusual dungeon crawler, in which we traverse dungeons to the rhythm of music. The DLC introduces a lot of new content and an online multiplayer mode.
Shin Megami Tensei
RPG 18 March 2014
Shin Megami Tensei is a classic Japanese RPG, originally released on a 16-bit Super Nintendo console, and 22 years later converted to iOS. The action takes place in Tokyo, and players take on the role of a high school student, who gains the power to contract with demons, who then help him in combat.
Exanima
RPG 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.
Dungeon Drafters
RPG 27 April 2023
A turn-based dungeon crawler with card game and roguelike elements. Dungeon Drafters tasks us with traversing dungeons and eliminating hordes of enemies by playing cards representing various magic spells.
Dark and Darker Mobile
RPG 2024
A mobile spin-off of Dark and Darker and a third-person online RPG, developed by Krafton. Dark and Darker Mobile tasks us with exploring dungeons, finding riches, facing bloodthirsty monsters and other players.
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
RPG 2024 (early access since 15 September 2023)
The remake of a legendary 1981 RPG. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has us commanding a six-people party against an evil wizard. The game features refreshed visuals and re-balanced gameplay, though at any point we can switch back to the original interface.
Dungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow
RPG 29 January 2024
A Polish RPG by Lukasz Radziejewicz, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers. Dungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow makes heavy use of AI, implementing chatbot-like conversations with NPCs.