14 Roguelike games like Dead Estate that you should try

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We filtered the 32 games similar to Dead Estate down to the 14 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Lethal Company, Star of Providence and Tiny Rogues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dead Estate.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best roguelike games like Dead Estate

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dead Estate. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Lethal Company

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationLoot

Steam👍 97%· 507KRAWG👍 88%· 154

Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, horror tension and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

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 horror tension

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

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 horror tension

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 2.1K

Dev Bevan McKechniePlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, visual 3d and visual first person, while skipping horror tension

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#5Dungeons of Dredmor

iRank78

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeRangedDarkProceduralLootExplorationIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

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#6Dungeon of the Endless

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel ArtIsometric

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 horror tension

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#7Crypt of the NecroDancer

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootIsometricPixel 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 horror tension

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreProceduralLootExplorationPixel ArtIsometric

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping horror tension

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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 Dead Estate: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

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Steam Xbox PS

#10Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

iRank65

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloProceduralIsometric

IGDB65· 2

Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

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#11Hinterland

iRank75

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloRangedMeleeProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Dead Estate, 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 horror tension

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22K

Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Dead Estate, it's known for deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping horror tension

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#13Noita

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralExplorationLootPixel Art

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

Year 2020Dev Nolla GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping horror tension

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Steam GOG itch.io

#14Torchlight

iRank83

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeRangedDarkProceduralLootExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Dead Estate: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

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