Games like Cogmind

Sci-fi roguelike where you build a robot from salvaged parts for tactical combat and exploration in a dynamic, procedural world. Experience deep customization and emergent gameplay.

95% positive from 1,570 · 2017 · 15% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $24.99 $22.49 -10% · Lowest ever $14.99 (2017-12-21)

Early AccessTraditional RoguelikeAtmospheric Rogue-like Turn-Based Dungeon Crawler

Six games like Cogmind

Tales of Maj'Eyal

95% positive from 7,346 reviews2013Deck Playable

A roguelike RPG with tactical turn-based combat and deep character building. Explore a lore-filled world, face challenging battles, and develop unique abilities.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep character builds, class variety, and blend of old and new roguelike elements.

The catchFrequent crashes and corrupted saves make runs unplayable on many modern systems.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Rogue-like.

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Shattered Pixel Dungeon

95% positive from 2,089 reviews202221% finish itDeck Verified

A traditional roguelike dungeon crawler with randomized levels and unique hero mechanics. Players explore, collect items, and upgrade gear through procedurally generated challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging roguelike RPG for its strategic depth, replayability, and balanced, knowledge-based progression.

The catchRuns are decided by luck, including long streaks of missed attacks on weak enemies.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Rogue-like.

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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 Traditional Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Rogue-like.

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Tangledeep

82% positive from 1,475 reviews2018Deck Playable

This is a turn-based roguelike RPG with procedural dungeons and a job system. Players explore a labyrinth, fight monsters, and collect items.

What players likedPlayers praise its rewarding strategic depth and moving story, reminiscent of other roguelike dungeon crawlers.

The catchA long standing bug can delete tamed pets and upgraded weapons for good.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Turn-Based.

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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 Traditional Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Indie.

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Wayward

86% positive from 1,363 reviews2016Deck Playable

A challenging wilderness survival roguelike with deep crafting and skill progression. Explore procedurally generated islands, manage resources, and interact with a simulated world.

What players likedPlayers say Wayward is like Don't Starve, praised for its surprising depth despite a simple surface.

The catchThe interface is obtuse, turning simple actions into repeated menu clicks.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Early Access and Rogue-like.

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More about Cogmind

What players liked

Players praise Cogmind as the best and most innovative traditional roguelike, with unique gameplay, amazing visuals, and top-notch sound design.

The catch

Parts break constantly, turning the game into nonstop inventory micromanagement.

Reviews: 95% positive from 1,570
Released: 2017
Finish it: 15% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $24.99 $22.49 -10% · Lowest ever $14.99 (2017-12-21)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,570 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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