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17 Turn-Based Strat games like Dungeons of Dredmor that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Dungeons of Dredmor down to the 17 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Crypt of the NecroDancer, Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeons of Dredmor.

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Year 2011Dev Gaslamp Games
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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Dungeons of Dredmor is Crypt of the NecroDancer — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance follow close behind.

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Dungeons of Dredmor

17 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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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.

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Fire Emblem

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Fire Emblem
Closest on game mode
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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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloProceduralFantasyIsometric
Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

The common ground with Dungeons of Dredmor is structural: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre and setting: adventure storytelling.

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloProceduralIsometric
Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

It resembles Dungeons of Dredmor most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on genre: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Game mode100World100Visuals71Genre50
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Grandia

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Grandia
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

The thread back to Dungeons of Dredmor runs through deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on tone and genre.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals71Progression70Setting65Genre50
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Shining Force II

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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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Breath of Fire III

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Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric
Year 1997Dev Capcom

With Dungeons of Dredmor it shares deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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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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Runespell: Overture

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Runespell: Overture
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicCasualFantasyLootSkill Tree
Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

It meets Dungeons of Dredmor on deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and magic-based combat. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre and combat: card game strategy.

Game mode100Tone83Progression70Setting66Combat58Genre50
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King's Bounty: Crossworlds

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King's Bounty: Crossworlds
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyMedievalIsometricThird Person
Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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 combat — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Game mode100Visuals100Setting76Combat58Genre50
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Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

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Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
Closest on tone
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCasualDarkFantasyIsometric
Year 1992Dev Square Osaka Development Department · Nintendo

What carries over from Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: adventure storytelling and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone100Setting65Visuals54Genre50
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Costume Quest

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Costume Quest
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCasualFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2010Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on genre and setting: this one brings adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel.

Game mode100Visuals71Progression70Tone67Setting65Genre50
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Breath of Fire IV

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Breath of Fire IV
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person
Year 2000Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets Dungeons of Dredmor on deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a sci-fi setting.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Closest on progression
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2009Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

With Dungeons of Dredmor it shares deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. The distance is in genre and visuals — its own ground is adventure storytelling and 2D presentation.

Game mode100Progression84Setting65Visuals54Genre50

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