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We filtered the 26 games similar to COMPOUND down to the 13 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Star of Providence, Tiny Rogues and Dead Estate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to COMPOUND.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best roguelike games like COMPOUND

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to COMPOUND. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Star of Providence

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 90%· 21MC84

Year 2017Dev Team D-13Playtime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual topdown, while skipping setting cyberpunk

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel ArtEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 11K

Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual topdown, while skipping setting cyberpunk

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 6.5K

Year 2020Dev Milkbar Lads · 2 Left ThumbsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Web

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping setting cyberpunk

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#4Dungeons of Dredmor

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeRangedProceduralLootExploration

Steam👍 94%· 5.4KRAWG👍 61%· 145MC79IGDB70· 1

Year 2011Dev Gaslamp GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#5Dungeon of the Endless

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 14KIGDB79· 9OC79· 39

Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and real-time strategy, while skipping melee combat

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#6Crypt of the NecroDancer

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 81%· 598MC87IGDB88· 9OC87· 47

Year 2015Dev Brace Yourself Games · Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping ranged combat

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationLootFirst PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 507KRAWG👍 88%· 154

Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralCyberpunkLootExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 86%· 24KRAWG👍 52%· 142MC78IGDB90· 1

Year 2020Dev Veewo Games · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like COMPOUND, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping visual 3d

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#9Straimium Immortaly

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 173

Year 2016Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with COMPOUND: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting cyberpunk

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#10Hinterland

iRank75

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloRangedMeleeProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like COMPOUND, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#11Noita

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 87KRAWG👍 78%· 296MC76IGDB81· 2OC79· 21

Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed COMPOUND, expect deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting cyberpunk

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#12Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

iRank65

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloProceduralIsometric

IGDB65· 2

Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with COMPOUND: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#13Akane

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralCyberpunkPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed COMPOUND, expect deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

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