The Best Dungeon-crawler RPG Games

Update : Dark and Darker added at rank #1.
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Dark and Darker (2024)

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early access PC Windows

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

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  • royale
  • dungeon-crawler
  • loot
  • pvp
  • medieval
  • pve
  • class
  • swordplay
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • survival
  • magic
  • first-person
  • three-person
  • party

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Fantasy Dungeon (2024)

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PC Windows

Crawl your way through 20 fantasy dungeons. Create and fully customize your hero as a fighter, mage or archer. Fight your way through dungeon after dungeon against over 50 enemies in 12 different themes.

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  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fantasy
  • procedural
  • action
  • randomly-generated
  • character
  • magic
  • hack-and-slash
  • customization
  • card
  • dark
  • turn-based

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Silent Hope (2023)

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PC Windows l Nintendo Switch

Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?


  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • japanese
  • isometric
  • crafting
  • arpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • farming
  • jrpg
  • action
  • class
  • skill
  • combat

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Lowlander (2023)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Return with us, to the days of yesteryear. When 8 colors were enough, and the pixels were individually detectable to the human eye. This is LOWLANDER, a fantasy role-playing adventure from simpler times. This might be your father’s RPG!


  • retro-rpg
  • rpg
  • minimalist
  • adventure
  • retro
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • pixel
  • fantasy
  • dungeon-crawler
  • action-adventure
  • 1980s
  • story
  • faux-retro
  • combat

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remaster (2023)

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early access Nintendo Switch Xbox One j Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X PC Windows

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.

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  • rpg
  • dark
  • dungeon-crawler
  • old-school
  • party
  • werewolves
  • character
  • fantasy
  • dragon
  • documentary
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • vampire
  • demons
  • customization

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (2023)

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early access PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.


  • rpg
  • old-school
  • dungeon-crawler
  • dark
  • party
  • fantasy
  • turn-based
  • werewolves
  • classic
  • character
  • dragon
  • class
  • vampire
  • magic
  • customization

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Mary Skelter Finale (2023)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows vita

Mary Skelter Finale is an addicting horror game with an enormous cast of characters and an interesting story that requires puzzle-solving skills. The gameplay is layered and complex, and the dungeon crawl design is impressive. The game also offers player agency through customizable characters and side quests, and the affinity system and exceptional soundtrack add to its enjoyable aspects. If you're a fan of dungeon-crawling JRPG, you'll love Mary Skelter Finale.


What we like:
  • Impressive dungeon crawl design
  • Addictive gameplay with side quests
  • Well-designed puzzles require logic-solving skills
  • Enjoyable affinity system and exceptional soundtrack
  • Features a large playable cast of characters
What could be improved:
  • The narrative is disjointed
  • Some story exposition may seem unnecessary
  • Heavy reliance on specific character abilities can be tedious
  • Dungeon layouts can feel repetitive
  • Poorly-paced main narrative

  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • visual-novel
  • strategy
  • multi-party
  • jrpg
  • party

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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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Etrian Odyssey III HD (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Embark on an epic adventure in Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City, a dungeon-crawling RPG that lets you build your own guild of explorers and venture into the unknown. With unique and interesting character classes, turn-based combat, and a sailing mini-game, this game offers hours of gameplay and endless experimentation. The auto-mapping feature and lower difficulty modes make it accessible to beginners, while the challenging gameplay and quality-of-life upgrades cater to seasoned players. Discover the secrets of the undersea labyrinth and write your own legend as you explore Armoroad.


What we like:
  • Amazing dungeon crawler
  • Quality of Life improvements
  • Endless variety in play styles
  • Hours of gameplay
  • Accessible to beginners
What could be improved:
  • Complex mapping system
  • Clunky controls for Switch
  • Lackluster visuals
  • Some grinding required

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

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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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