8 Roguelike games like Rise to Ruins that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Rise to Ruins down to the 8 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Craft The World, Kingdom: Classic and Kingdom: New Lands top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rise to Ruins.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best roguelike games like Rise to Ruins

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rise to Ruins. 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.

#1Craft The World

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping visual pixel

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralTacticalMeleeCozy

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and puzzle design, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D

Steam👍 75%· 3.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39

Year 2016Dev Robotronic GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Rise to Ruins: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and crafting mechanics, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Rise to Ruins, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralMultiplayerCo-opDark

Steam👍 90%· 439MC75

Year 2010Dev Cadenza InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralFantasyManagementBase Building2D

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

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

✓ Shared with Rise to Ruins: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

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