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Games like Ark Noir

2018PC8.19 €

Ark Noir is a resource-heavy indie RPG where you shape characters through a wide range of perks and make use of randomly appearing items to survive in harsh conditions.

  • Resources and survival
  • Build variety
  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Strong character progression

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In short: Games like Ark Noir

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ark Noir special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pixel Dungeon

88 %Match

2012PC90 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Ark Noir: scarce resources and survival, runs that differ every time as well as a fantasy setting.

A streamlined turn-based pixel-art roguelike where you descend through randomly generated dungeon floors, gathering items and hunting for the Amulet of Yendor. Permadeath makes every run tense and every item choice matter.

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One Way Heroics

Resources and survival

A roguelike RPG where a deadly darkness creeps in from the left and forces you ever rightward. Every step counts, so you must weigh gear, locations and risks carefully before it catches you.

Dungeons of Dredmor

Resources and survival

A humorous turn-based roguelike with randomly generated dungeons, where you mix skills from a huge skill tree to craft your own builds. Quirky monsters, items and references keep it funny, while hunger, traps and permadeath keep it challenging.

Rogue

Realistic visuals

The original roguelike: you fight turn by turn through randomly generated dungeons drawn in ASCII characters, where death is permanent and every run plays out differently.

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

Resources and survival

A classic roguelike where you build a hero from many species and classes and fight turn by turn through deadly dungeons to fetch the Orb of Zot. Deep mechanics, gods, spells and unforgiving permadeath make every run feel distinct and replayable.

Rogue Fable III

Runs that play out differently every time

A traditional turn-based fantasy roguelike with deep tactical decisions and high difficulty. Runs are shorter and more focused than in the genre's classics, with plenty of class and skill choices.

Tales of Maj'Eyal

Runs that play out differently every time

A classic roguelike with turn-based tactical combat and exceptionally deep character building. Many races and classes let you craft inventive builds while exploring a procedurally generated, dangerous world.

Sword of the Stars: The Pit

Resources and survival

A punishing sci-fi roguelike where you descend through procedurally generated levels of an alien pit. Turn-based combat, survival pressure and permadeath keep every run tense.

WazHack

Runs that play out differently every time

A classic turn-based roguelike where time only advances when you act. With over 300 items and 150 monsters, it rewards creative problem-solving in tight spots across procedurally generated dungeons.

Runestone Keeper

Runs that play out differently every time

A turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler where you fight monsters on a grid, collect gear, and make smart use of runes, shrines and traps. Runs are random and punishing, so careful planning matters.

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