8 Roguelike games like Stacklands that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Stacklands down to the 8 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Gnomoria, Dwarf Fortress and Pacific Drive top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stacklands.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best roguelike games like Stacklands

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Gnomoria

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 75%· 3.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Stacklands, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralBase BuildingManagementMelee

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and racing gameplay, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

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

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

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Like Stacklands, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and tower defense planning, while skipping card game strategy

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#6Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualProceduralIsometric2D

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Stacklands: card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloCasualProceduralFantasyManagementIsometric

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

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

✓ Shared with Stacklands: roguelike runs, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

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

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyProceduralFantasyBase Building2D

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Stacklands, expect roguelike runs, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and melee combat, while skipping card game strategy

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