The Best Dungeon-crawler RPG Games - Page 3

Update : Path of Exile 2 added at rank #4.
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Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Step into the eerie world of Ido and face off against terrifying creatures steeped in Japanese folklore in Labyrinth of Zangetsu. With a distinctive art style inspired by Japanese sumi-e ink painting, this challenging dungeon crawler seamlessly blends traditional elements with modern design. Explore the black and white labyrinths as you customize your hero's abilities and structure your team to survive. Uncover the harrowing lore that lurks in the depths of the game as you fight to emerge victorious.


What we like:
  • Polished and user-friendly dungeon crawler
  • Unique 'front & back mechanic'
  • Artistic direction, music, and atmosphere are well done
  • Smooth and modern implementation of a classic genre
  • Designer and primary developer are active in the community
What could be improved:
  • Stat downgrades when leveling up and lack of class-specific item drops can be frustrating
  • Game does not provide information on class-specific prerequisites
  • Masochistic gameplay mechanics can lead to hours of lost progress
  • UI sounds can be overly loud

  • dungeon-crawler
  • turn-based
  • noir
  • rpg
  • lore
  • party
  • abstract
  • hand-drawn
  • stylized
  • dungeon
  • dark
  • historical
  • strategy
  • demons
  • mythology

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Diablo III (2012)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox 360 Playstation 3 Mac OS PC Windows

The game takes place in Sanctuary, the dark fantasy world of the Diablo series, twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Deckard Cain and his niece Leah are in the Tristram Cathedral investigating ancient texts regarding an ominous prophecy. Suddenly, a mysterious star falling from the sky strikes the Cathedral, creating a deep crater into which Deckard Cain disappears.

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  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • cooperative
  • rpg
  • demons
  • skill
  • multiplayer
  • inventory
  • arpg
  • crafting
  • online
  • mmo
  • combat
  • economy
  • action

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Etrian Odyssey HD (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!


  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • battle

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Dungeon Encounters (2021)

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PC Windows ps1 portable mega drive/genesis Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Join the adventure to explore a deadly dungeon! Dungeon Encounters is a polished dungeon exploration RPG with refined battle mechanics and a streamlined interface. Prepare to face new challenges, monsters, and lost allies while collecting rare items and discovering the dungeon's secrets. Do you have what it takes to complete all 99 floors?


What we like:
  • Easy to sink time into
  • Deep RPG mechanics
  • Satisfying to complete everything
  • Nice art
  • Clever and stimulating puzzle design
What could be improved:
  • Extreme difficulty curve and punishing traps
  • Limited graphics and mechanics
  • Backtracking and forced juggling of party members

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • japanese
  • dungeon-crawler
  • jrpg
  • tile
  • battle
  • grid
  • turn-based
  • exploration
  • old-school

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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is an exciting series of dungeon-crawling RPGs that will take you on a thrilling adventure, exploring strange lands and defeating powerful monsters. With the ability to create your party of up to 30 adventurers, each with their own unique set of skills, you can customize your gameplay experience. The game's unique mapping system adds an extra layer of strategy to the adventure. While the game's skill trees and party-balancing system may prove challenging, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is an engaging and thrilling RPG experience that you won't want to miss.

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What we like:
  • Highly customizable gameplay experience
  • Unique mapping system adds extra strategy
  • Thrilling adventure in strange, mysterious lands
What could be improved:
  • Skill trees and party-balancing can be difficult to understand
  • Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for casual players

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese

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Little Noah: Scion of Paradise (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!


  • rogue-like
  • japanese
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • collectathon
  • metroidvania
  • souls
  • jrpg
  • pve
  • steampunk
  • dungeon

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Soda Dungeon 2 (2020)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Mac OS

Soda Dungeon 2 is a free-to-play pixel-art dungeon crawler that allows you to explore a massive dungeon, fighting monsters and upgrading your village. The game features simple turn-based combat, intriguing boss battles, and upgrading options for the town's tavern, blacksmith, and wizard.


What we like:
  • Good for idle gaming
  • Charming pixel-art
  • Has intriguing boss battles
  • Offers upgrading options for the town's tavern, blacksmith, and wizard
  • The game has minimal ads.
What could be improved:
  • Short game
  • The game can feel too repetitive
  • Some characters in the game are overpowered
  • The loot mechanics in the game seem broken
  • In-app purchases are available.

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • dungeon-hole
  • idler
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • clicker

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (2020)

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original PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch hd remaster ps2

Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.


  • rpg
  • demons
  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • turn-based
  • dungeon-crawler
  • boss
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic

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The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut (2019)

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Linux Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.


  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon
  • old-school
  • grid
  • turn-based
  • fantasy
  • classic
  • combat
  • party

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The Quest (2015)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows

The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!


  • movement
  • rpg
  • old-school
  • open-world
  • grid
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fantasy
  • turn-based
  • hand-drawn
  • first-person
  • retro
  • fantasy-world
  • adventure
  • action-driven
  • dungeon

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