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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dungeons of Dredmor down to the 17 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Crypt of the NecroDancer, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeons of Dredmor.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

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CasualDarkSolo

Year 2011Dev Gaslamp Games

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Dungeons of Dredmor is Crypt of the NecroDancer — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team follow close behind.

#1Crypt of the NecroDancer75 #2Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team50 #3Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team50 #4Fire Emblem50 #5Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance49

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Dungeons of Dredmor

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeons of Dredmor. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Crypt of the NecroDancer

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Crypt of the NecroDancer

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMagicMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

#2Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

50

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloProceduralIsometric

IGDB65· 2

Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

#3Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloProceduralFantasyIsometric

Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

50

Fire Emblem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyMedievalIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

#5Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2005Dev Nintendo

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

#6Shining Force II

50

Shining Force II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings JRPG narrative and systems, combat tactical and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

#7Breath of Fire III

50

Breath of Fire III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

#8Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

50

Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloCasualDarkFantasyIsometric

Year 1992Dev Square Osaka Development Department · Nintendo

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

50

Grandia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric

Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#10Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

50

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 12OC85· 38

Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Northmark: Hour of the Wolf

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Northmark: Hour of the Wolf

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloCasual

Steam👍 82%· 351

Year 2012Dev Rake in GrassPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Runespell: Overture

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Runespell: Overture

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCasualFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

#13Breath of Fire IV

49

Breath of Fire IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 488IGDB80· 1

Year 2000Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Costume Quest

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Costume Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloCasualFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 4.1KRAWG👍 64%· 269IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

48

Suikoden II

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasyMedievalThird PersonHistorical

IGDB100· 1

Year 1998Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

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