7 Roguelike games like Gnomoria that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Gnomoria down to the 7 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Dwarf Fortress, Shelter and Rise to Ruins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gnomoria.

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The best roguelike games like Gnomoria

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gnomoria. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Dwarf Fortress

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

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#2Shelter

iRank74

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloStealthNarrativeCozyCasual

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning and early access, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyCraftingManagementTactical

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloProceduralFantasyManagementIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2

Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: roguelike runs, turn-based strategy and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloProceduralFantasyBase Building2D

Steam👍 96%· 124KRAWG👍 86%· 447OC84· 141

Year 2022Dev Massive Monster · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect roguelike runs, deep simulation and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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