Games like Brutal Orchestra

Turn-based roguelike strategy with deck-building and resource management. Players use pigment abilities and recruit fools for revenge in a hellish world.

97% positive from 1,896 · 2021 · 54% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $9.99 (2024-06-19)

StrategyRPGRogue-lite Rogue-likePerma DeathTurn-Based Tactics

Six games like Brutal Orchestra

Quest of Dungeons

76% positive from 735 reviews20147% finish itDeck Verified

This is a turn-based, 16-bit retro dungeon crawler with procedural generation and permadeath. Players explore, fight enemies, and loot to defeat a Dark Lord.

What players likedPlayers praise this rogue-like dungeon crawler for its great graphics and sound design, offering easy replayability despite RNG-dependent runs.

The catchTrash mobs die instantly while bosses can one-shot a fully geared character.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Turn-Based Tactics and RPG.

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Spellmasons

92% positive from 1,164 reviews2023Deck Playable

Turn-based tactical roguelike with deep spell-blending combinations. Co-op play features simultaneous turns and a rune system for magic specialization.

What players likedPlayers praise Spellmasons' deep spell combination system and replayability, comparing it to Noita and Rift Wizard.

The catchBalance is skewed against the player, with enemies scaling faster than any build can.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-like.

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One Way Heroics

94% positive from 4,133 reviews20142% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike with a forced rightward movement against a creeping shadow. Explore procedurally generated worlds, manage resources, and unlock classes.

What players likedPlayers praise its enjoyable meta-progression and simple mechanics, reminiscent of other roguelikes with satisfying RNG.

The catchThe advancing darkness rushes every run and leaves no time to explore the world.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Rogue-lite and RPG.

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Cyber Knights: Flashpoint

94% positive from 2,957 reviews2025Deck Verified

This is a modern tactical RPG with gridless movement and deep combat. Players manage reputation and contacts to complete stealthy heists in a collapsed world.

What players likedPlayers praise this X-COM-like cyberpunk tactical RPG for its deep customization, robust stealth, and exceptional developer support.

The catchPiles on so many overlapping systems that it becomes information overload, not depth.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Turn-Based Tactics and Strategy.

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30XX

90% positive from 2,783 reviews20236% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike action platformer that rebuilds its levels, items and powers every run. Play Ace with combo techniques or Nina with Power Fusion, solo or in local and online co-op.

What players likedPlayers praise this Mega Man X-like roguelite for its balanced gameplay, Hades-style modifiers, and engaging story progression.

The catchIt lands as a messier, less polished step down from the earlier 20XX.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Rogue-lite and Action.

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ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

84% positive from 1,609 reviews20151% finish itDeck Playable

A deep roguelike RPG with strategic combat and a corruption system. Explore a vast fantasy world with many races, classes, and randomized dungeons.

What players likedPlayers praise ADOM as a deep roguelike with endless discovery, akin to the best in its genre.

The catchThe interface is clunky and dated, with no quality of life features at all.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Rogue-like and Strategy.

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More about Brutal Orchestra

What players liked

Players praise its deep, strategic turn-based combat and unique roguelike elements, often comparing it to Rain World and Hieronymous Bosch's art.

The catch

Runs are decided by coin flip randomness far more than by planning or skill.

Reviews: 97% positive from 1,896
Released: 2021
Finish it: 54% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $9.99 (2024-06-19)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,896 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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