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Elona is a sprawling, open-ended roguelike where you wander a fantasy world without a set path, improve skills through use, and pursue countless side activities. It is demanding, and its freedom rewards curiosity and patience.

  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Dense, handcrafted world
  • Deep systems to master
  • Lots of grind
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In short: Games like Elona

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

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Caves of Qud

93 %Match

2024PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive30.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Elona: a sandbox with your own goals, a dense, handcrafted world and complex systems to tinker with.

An extremely deep science-fantasy roguelike where you explore a vast, part handcrafted, part procedural world turn by turn. Dozens of mutations and interlocking simulation systems enable unusual builds and emergent stories where you can do almost anything.

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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.

Dwarf Fortress

Deep systems to master

An immensely deep simulation where you build and manage a dwarven fortress or roam a procedurally generated, persistent world as an adventurer. Its interlocking systems produce chaotic, memorable stories, though the learning curve is notoriously steep.

Elin

Open world

Elin is the successor to the cult roguelike Elona: a huge sandbox world of adventuring, survival, crafting and home-building where you can do almost anything. It offers deep character growth, companions and a quirky tone.

Wayward

Open world

A turn-based, top-down wilderness survival roguelike with no classes or levels. Your skills grow by interacting with items and the world, and you can play in whatever way you like.

Noita

Runs that play out differently every time

Every pixel is physically simulated, letting you craft your own wands and chaotic spell combos to burn, flood or blow up the world. A brutal roguelite full of secrets where you often die to your own creativity.

Old School RuneScape

Lots of grind

A retro MMO with a huge open world where you grind dozens of skills over many hours and freely choose between quests, boss fights and risky PvP. The community votes on updates, shaping how the game evolves.

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