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If Dungeons of Dredmor left you wanting more, this list of 47 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and procedural generation — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 18 attributes. Dead Estate comes closest (67/100).

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Year 2011Dev Gaslamp Games
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The closest game to Dungeons of Dredmor is Dead Estate — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Crypt of the NecroDancer and Tiny Rogues follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Dungeons of Dredmor

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeons of Dredmor. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Dead Estate

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Dead Estate
Closest on genre
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloRangedMeleeDarkProceduralExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2020Dev Milkbar Lads · 2 Left ThumbsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Web

Same family as Dungeons of Dredmor: dark, oppressive atmosphere, procedural generation and ranged combat. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty and horror setting.

Released 9 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat82Progression74Visuals51
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Crypt of the NecroDancer

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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Closest overall match
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloMagicMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2015Dev Brace Yourself Games · Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Dungeons of Dredmor and shares procedural generation, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings punishing difficulty and co-op play.

Released 4 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100World100Combat76Progression70Setting66Visuals47
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Tiny Rogues

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Tiny Rogues
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloRangedMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot
Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

The genre is the same as Dungeons of Dredmor’s, and with it procedural generation, ranged combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: punishing difficulty and a top-down view.

Released 11 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat83Progression75Setting67
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Star of Providence

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Star of Providence
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloRangedMeleeProceduralExplorationLoot
Year 2017Dev Team D-13Playtime ~3hOn PC · Linux

On paper it is what Dungeons of Dredmor is — procedural generation, ranged combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: punishing difficulty and pixel art.

Released 6 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat83Progression72Tone0
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COMPOUND

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COMPOUND
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloMeleeRangedProceduralExplorationLoot
Dev Bevan McKechniePlaytime ~2hOn PC

Shelved next to Dungeons of Dredmor for good reason: procedural generation, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty and a cyberpunk setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat82Progression68Tone0
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Lethal Company

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NGL93
Lethal Company
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloMeleeDarkProceduralExplorationLoot
Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

On paper it is what Dungeons of Dredmor is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, procedural generation and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 12 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100World100Progression68Tone40Combat33Game mode20
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Dungeon of the Endless

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NGL82
Dungeon of the Endless
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloProceduralExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Dungeons of Dredmor for good reason: exploration and discovery, procedural generation, and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100World100Progression61Visuals46Game mode34Tone0
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Core Keeper

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Core Keeper
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloCasualProceduralCraftingExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2024Dev Pugstorm · Fireshine GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

On paper it is what Dungeons of Dredmor is — a casual, approachable feel, procedural generation and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a sandbox world.

Released 13 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100Progression82World56Tone37Visuals36Game mode20
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Torchlight

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NGL83
Torchlight
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalLootExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

What it holds in common with Dungeons of Dredmor is shape: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and genre — its own ground is action RPG combat.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression88Setting76Visuals72
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Fire Emblem

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Fire Emblem
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyMedievalIsometric
Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

Held in common with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat76Setting75Visuals54Genre50
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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometricThird Person
Year 2005Dev Nintendo

Held in common with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is genre and setting: tactical combat and 2D presentation.

Game mode100Visuals80Combat76Setting65Genre50
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Shining Force II

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NGL96
Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in genre and setting — its own ground is JRPG narrative and systems, and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat87Setting66Visuals66Genre50
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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NGL91
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. To that it adds a third-person camera and magic-based combat. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings action RPG combat and strong narrative focus.

Game mode100Setting100Progression80Combat76World54Genre50
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God of War III

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NGL96
God of War III
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

With Dungeons of Dredmor it shares deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: action RPG combat and historical setting.

Combat100Game mode100Progression70Visuals62Genre50Tone42
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

Its point of contact with Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: adventure storytelling.

Game mode100Combat86Setting65Visuals62Genre50

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