What is the best game similar to Dicefolk?

The closest game to Dicefolk is Loop Hero, scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Dicefolk?

The three closest games to Dicefolk are: 1. Loop Hero (80/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Shogun Showdown (77/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Derelict Star (82/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Dicefolk's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Shogun Showdown similar to Dicefolk?

Yes, very much so — Shogun Showdown scores 77/100 similarity to Dicefolk. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Dicefolk?

The best RPG games similar to Dicefolk are Loop Hero, Shogun Showdown, Derelict Star and Keep Driving. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dicefolk attributes like deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy.

How is similarity to Dicefolk calculated?

We compare Dicefolk against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Dicefolk experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Dicefolk?

Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to Dicefolk. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Dicefolk? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, vibe casual and procedural generation — against over 6,700 titles. These 39 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Loop Hero leads with 80/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dicefolk. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Loop HeroClosest on genre

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 6.7KIGDB90· 2OC87· 20

Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

⬇️ WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING STRATEGY GAMEhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1639080?utm_source=steam&utm_campaign=crosspromo&utm_content=shogun About the Game Turn-based combat where every action counts. Carefully position yourself, build up and unleash your attacks at the right time!

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone.

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#3Derelict StarClosest overall match

iRank62

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyLoot2D

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Dicefolk.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalCasualProcedural2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

It’s the early 2000’s, and you’ve just bought your first car. A long, slow summer lies ahead. Hearing about a festival on the other side of the country, you fire up your engine, plot a course on your map, and hit the road. How, if you get there at all, is up to you.

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyLoot2D

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone and setting.

It predates Dicefolk by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

iRank76

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalCasualFantasyLoot2D

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression62Setting47

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyLoot2D

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Dicefolk.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and setting scifi, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone and progression.

It predates Dicefolk by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#11KeeperRL

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyDark

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: tone and progression.

It predates Dicefolk by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#12Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyLootExploration

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: visuals.

It predates Dicefolk by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Fire Emblem: Three Houses

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: visuals.

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#14Dota UnderlordsClosest on tone

iRank64

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalCasualFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 91KRAWG👍 38%· 774

Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

Dota Underlords is a new stand-alone game that pits you against seven opponents in a battle of wits that will have you building, combining, and leveling-up a crew in a battle of dominance for the city of White Spire.

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: visuals.

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#15Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Dicefolk: visuals.

It predates Dicefolk by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Dicefolk, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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RPG · Adventure

Fire Emblem Engage

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Bravely Default

RPG · Adventure

RimWorld

RPG · Simulation

Etherlords

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

RPG · Tower Defense

Persona 5

RPG · Adventure

Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

RPG · Adventure

Tactical Breach Wizards

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Xenogears

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fate/Grand Order

RPG · Visual Novel

Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

RPG · Adventure

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

RPG · Puzzle

Final Fantasy VII

RPG · Adventure

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

RPG · Simulation

The Banner Saga 3

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Willy-Nilly Knight

RPG · Adventure

Torment: Tides of Numenera

RPG · Adventure

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Gears Tactics

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Blackguards

RPG · Adventure

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dicefolk?: The closest game to Dicefolk is Loop Hero, scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dicefolk?: The three closest games to Dicefolk are: 1. Loop Hero (80/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Shogun Showdown (77/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Derelict Star (82/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Dicefolk's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Shogun Showdown similar to Dicefolk?: Yes, very much so — Shogun Showdown scores 77/100 similarity to Dicefolk. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dicefolk?: The best RPG games similar to Dicefolk are Loop Hero, Shogun Showdown, Derelict Star and Keep Driving. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dicefolk attributes like deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy.
How is similarity to Dicefolk calculated?: We compare Dicefolk against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Dicefolk experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Dicefolk?: Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to Dicefolk. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.