Games like Runestone Keeper

Challenging roguelike dungeon crawler with turn-based combat and random generation. Players build heroes, collect loot, and face diverse monster encounters.

84% positive from 2,459 · 2015 · $9.99 $1.99 -80% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2019-12-11)

StrategyRPGRogue-likeIndieCasualRogue-lite

Six games like Runestone Keeper

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

88% positive from 6,278 reviews202417% finish itDeck Verified

This is a Norse-inspired roguelite-survivor game focused on unlocking weapons and abilities to fight hordes. Players upgrade characters via constellation trees and collect relics to survive Ragnarok.

What players likedPlayers praise its refreshing take on the Survivors-like genre with unique characters, satisfying combat, and appealing art.

The catchMeta progression is a slow grind, with leaf costs escalating faster than runs earn them.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Strategy and RPG.

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CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience

91% positive from 2,813 reviews202010% finish itDeck Playable

This is a rogue-like survival simulation game focused on character development and resource management. It offers an emotional, serious experience exploring themes of homelessness and resilience.

What players likedPlayers praise the realistic survival mechanics and rewarding progression, similar to other games where small achievements feel meaningful.

The catchBugs and crashes routinely wreck runs hours in, wiping progress and saves.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and Strategy.

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Goobies

91% positive from 1,942 reviews202335% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down roguelike auto-shooter with procedural levels and character progression. Battle endless waves of enemies with unique abilities and item combinations.

What players likedPlayers praise Goobies as a satisfying survival-esque game with unique characters, meta-progression, and sound design, similar to Risk of Rain 2.

The catchRuns feel slow and repetitive, with few enemies, bosses and viable builds.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Strategy and RPG.

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Brutal Orchestra

97% positive from 1,896 reviews202154% finish itDeck Playable

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

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

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

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and Strategy.

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Just King

89% positive from 1,485 reviews202329% finish itDeck Verified

An autobattler where you position heroes to fight, upgrade them with loot, and face bosses. It offers replayable zones and role-playing scenarios.

The catchSteering the party by spinning them with the mouse feels awkward and imprecise.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and Strategy.

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Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors

82% positive from 1,256 reviews202596% finish itDeck Playable

Norse Survivors-like roguelite with a destiny-weaving mechanic. Fight hordes, customize skills, and manage runes for a strategic, evolving challenge.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique weapons and deep metaprogression, comparing it to Vampire Survivors and Backpack Battles.

The catchBugs and crashes are frequent, and they can break runs, progression and unlocks.

Both are tagged Rogue-lite, Strategy and RPG.

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More about Runestone Keeper

What players liked

Players praise its unique blend of turn-based strategy and puzzle exploration, reminiscent of roguelikes and dungeon crawlers.

The catch

Runs are decided by luck rather than skill, and progress needs a long gold grind.

Reviews: 84% positive from 2,459
Released: 2015
Price: $9.99 $1.99 -80% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2019-12-11)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 2,459 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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