Games like Shattered Pixel Dungeon

95% positive from 2,089 reviewsReleased 202221% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,089 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Shattered Pixel Dungeon

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 Mystery Dungeon, Traditional Roguelike and Dungeon Crawler.

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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 Mystery Dungeon, Traditional Roguelike and Dungeon Crawler.

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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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Cogmind

95% positive from 1,553 reviews201715% finish itDeck Playable

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.

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

The catchParts break constantly, turning the game into nonstop inventory micromanagement.

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

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Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-

93% positive from 1,832 reviews201813% finish itDeck Verified

This is a roguelike RPG set in the Touhou universe where dungeon layouts and items change each playthrough. Players retain items upon defeat, offering a forgiving yet strategic dungeon-crawling experience.

What players likedPlayers find it similar to its sequel but praise its improved balance and core gameplay loop.

The catchDying resets you to level 1 and wipes progress, with no mid-dungeon saves.

Both are tagged Mystery Dungeon, Rogue-like and RPG.

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Jupiter Hell

92% positive from 2,089 reviews202117% finish itDeck Playable

Jupiter Hell is a turn-based roguelike with a classic sci-fi feel. Its core loop involves tactical combat where enemies act after you, and permadeath.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging, deep, and varied traditional roguelike for its fantastic design and near-perfect difficulty curve.

The catchRuns blur together quickly because the builds and levels lack real depth.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Rogue-like and Turn-Based.

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