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Games like Hero Generations

2015PC, Steam Deck playable47 % positive4.99 €

Every step is a year of your hero's life: you explore a procedurally generated world, build fame, and raise an heir who carries your legacy on in the world you shaped.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Pixel art
  • Turn-based combat
  • Open world

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In short: Games like Hero Generations

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

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Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

89 %Match

2006PC

Brings what grabs you about Hero Generations: runs that differ every time, turn-based combat and pixel art.

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.

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Caves of Qud

Open world

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.

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.

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.

Tangledeep

Runs that play out differently every time

A 16-bit style dungeon crawler with turn-based roguelike combat, a flexible job system and randomized dungeons. Each run encourages new builds and strategic decisions.

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.

Siralim 3

Runs that play out differently every time

An extremely deep monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 700 creatures and loot randomly generated dungeons to fuel ever stronger builds.

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.

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.

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