Reverse Crawl similar games & best alternatives

Reverse Crawl

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2015

Should you play it?

A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle!

What works
  • Engaging tactical combat
  • Multiple upgrade paths and units
  • High replayability with branching story
  • Affordable price
  • Charming art and music
Things to keep in mind
  • Short campaign length
  • Some balance issues late game
  • Limited graphical options
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some bugs reported

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings

  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

  • Templar Battleforce

  • Steven Universe: Unleash the Light

  • Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3

  • Edge Of Eternity

  • Bee Island

  • Game of Thrones

  • .Forty-Five
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings

  • Steven Universe: Unleash the Light

  • Trash of the Titans
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Fantasy

    Undead Horde 2: Necropolis
  • Autonomy

    Inkshade
  • Escapism

    Escape from Ever After: Onboarding

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Reverse Crawl: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Thrill.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players choose their path, units, and upgrade strategies freely, with meaningful decisions in combat and exploration."

    Capsule for Inkshade Inkshade

    "Players make meaningful choices about upgrades, units, and story paths, directing their own strategy and progression."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Combat involves tactical turn-based decisions and character progression requiring skill and strategy."

    Capsule for STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

    "Engages players in tactical turn-based combat with strategic unit selection and skill upgrades, though not highly difficult."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -2

    "No multiplayer or ranked modes; focus is on single-player experience and personal progression without direct competition."

    Capsule for BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk

    "Focuses on single-player experience with no multiplayer or ranked modes; some players compete against their own performance."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "High replay value with multiple endings and routes encourages habitual play and multiple sessions."

    Capsule for Magical Diary: Horse Hall Magical Diary: Horse Hall

    "High replay value with multiple endings, new game+ mode, and endless mode encourage repeated play sessions."

  • Cooperation

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    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork features."

    Capsule for SCP: Ground Zero SCP: Ground Zero

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative multiplayer or team play."

  • Creativity

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    3

    "Players can customize army compositions, strategies, and national policies, allowing creative strategic expression."

    Capsule for Civil War II Civil War II

    "Players customize their army composition, upgrade paths, and tactical approach, fostering creative strategy."

  • Domination

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    -4

    "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are individual and balanced."

    Capsule for MULLET MADJACK MULLET MADJACK

    "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are single-player and balanced."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players enjoy the charming fantasy world and story as a lighthearted escape from reality."

    Capsule for Escape from Ever After: Onboarding Escape from Ever After: Onboarding

    "Players enjoy a fantasy world and lighthearted story as a distraction and entertainment."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, with no obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Nuclear Blaze Nuclear Blaze

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, with no pressure or obligation."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Encouraged to explore different choices, story paths, and character outcomes across multiple playthroughs."

    Capsule for Road 96 🛣️ Road 96 🛣️

    "Encouraged to try different unit combinations, upgrade paths, and story choices across multiple playthroughs."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Gameplay mostly involves known mission paths and arenas; limited exploration or discovery of new areas."

    Capsule for SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

    "Limited exploration; gameplay centers on selecting missions from a map rather than discovering new areas."

  • Expression

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    "Some character and ability customization through upgrades, but limited cosmetic personalization."

    Capsule for Alwa's Legacy Alwa's Legacy

    "Some character and unit customization through upgrades and traits, but limited cosmetic personalization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    5

    "Strong fantasy theme centered on necromancy, undead armies, dark magic, and a fictional world."

    Capsule for Undead Horde 2: Necropolis Undead Horde 2: Necropolis

    "Strong fantasy theme with undead armies, necromancy, and a fictional story world."

  • Fellowship

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    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

    Capsule for Prototype 2 Prototype 2

    "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop skills, unlock units, and improve gameplay through progression and learning."

    Capsule for AirMech AirMech

    "Players develop skills, unlock units, and improve abilities through progression and replay."

  • Health

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    -5

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    Capsule for Hellslave Hellslave

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires player attention and strategic decision-making; not designed for idle or background play."

    Capsule for Monsters' Den: Book of Dread Monsters' Den: Book of Dread

    "Requires player attention and strategic thinking; not designed for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building with other players."

    Capsule for Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    "No social or emotional relationship building with other players."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    3

    "Players lead their army and make strategic decisions, though no multiplayer leadership roles."

    Capsule for King's Bounty: Armored Princess King's Bounty: Armored Princess

    "Players lead and manage their own army and make strategic decisions, though no multiplayer leadership."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Strong progression through unlocking units, upgrades, and meta progression across missions."

    Capsule for 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far

    "Strong progression through unlocking units, upgrades, and abilities across missions and playthroughs."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Generally casual and accessible gameplay with some tension from combat challenges."

    Capsule for Halo: Spartan Strike Halo: Spartan Strike

    "Generally light and casual gameplay with some challenge but no sustained tension."

  • Sensation

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    "Visuals and music are pleasant but simple; sensory stimulation is moderate."

    Capsule for Gravity Cat Gravity Cat

    "Visuals and music are simple but charming; sensory stimulation is moderate and pleasant."

  • Status

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    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story

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    3

    "Lighthearted narrative with character interactions and multiple endings enriches immersion."

    Capsule for Tribal Hunter Tribal Hunter

    "Engaging lighthearted narrative with character interactions and multiple endings."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

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    "Turn-based combat requires planning, skill tree management, and tactical decision-making."

    Capsule for DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition

    "Tactical turn-based combat with unit strengths/weaknesses and skill tree upgrades requires planning."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Gameplay is low risk and predictable; lacks suspense or high tension moments."

    Capsule for Increlution Increlution

    "Gameplay is generally low risk and predictable; lacks suspense or high tension moments."

  • Value

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    4

    "Players report good value for money due to replayability, quality, and content."

    Capsule for Nitro Kid Nitro Kid

    "Players report good value for money given price, content, and replayability."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "Combat involves fantasy battles with unit destruction and spells; violence is stylized and non-realistic."

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    "Combat involves defeating enemy units with fantasy violence; no graphic or realistic violence."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Players must avoid death and manage resources, but the game is not highly punishing or focused on survival mechanics."

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    "Players manage resources and units to avoid defeat, but game is not highly punishing or survival-focused."

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