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2013PC, Steam Deck playable88 % positive13.99 €

A compact puzzle-roguelike where each short run on a tiny grid becomes a tight optimization problem of spells, gods and careful tile reveals. Quick sessions, deep tactics and dry humor define it.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Turn-based combat
  • Build variety
  • Tactical depth
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In short: Games like Desktop Dungeons

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

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Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate

94 %Match

2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified92 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Desktop Dungeons: runs that differ every time, turn-based combat and tactical depth.

A chess roguelike where you play a lone king armed with a shotgun against a full enemy army. Upgrades between rounds and careful positioning turn each match into a clever tactical puzzle.

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Runs that play out differently every time

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Rift Wizard

Runs that play out differently every time

In Rift Wizard you assemble your own spellbook from more than a hundred spells and fight through procedurally generated turn-based challenges. Every death sends you back to the start, so each run becomes a fresh tactical puzzle.

Rack and Slay

Runs that play out differently every time

A turn-based roguelike where you play as a billiard ball, knocking monster balls into holes and traps. Stackable items let you craft powerful synergies across runs.

Into the Breach

Tactical depth

Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.

Spellmasons

Runs that play out differently every time

A turn-based tactical roguelike where you chain spell pieces into powerful combos to wipe out enemy hordes. Playable solo or in co-op with friends.

Backpack Hero

Runs that play out differently every time

A roguelike where packing your backpack is the puzzle: item placement, adjacency and synergies determine your offense and defense in turn-based fights. Each run brings new builds and routing decisions across the map.

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.

Crown Trick

Runs that play out differently every time

A turn-based roguelike where enemies only act when you move, turning every step into a tactical puzzle through procedurally generated dungeons. It has a hand-drawn look and plenty of spell and crown build combinations.

Runestone Keeper

Pixel art

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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