Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG similar games & best alternatives

Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.

What works
  • Deep character customization
  • Challenging tactical combat
  • High replay value
  • Active and responsive developer
  • Engaging progression system
Things to keep in mind
  • Some ui and graphical rough edges
  • Occasional bugs
  • Limited social or cooperative features
  • Some repetitive dungeon layouts
  • Hunger mechanic disliked by some players

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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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).

Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Cooperation

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    "Game is primarily single-player with no evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players create unique builds each run by combining classes and randomized items, modifying playstyle and rotations on the fly."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Minimal social connection; primarily single-player experience with limited community interaction."

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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    "Campaigns with lore, quests, and narrative elements provide narrative immersion."

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  • Strategy

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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