Desktop Dungeons Alternatives

Desktop Dungeons is described as 'Quick-play roguelike puzzle game that gives you roughly 10 minutes of dungeon-crawling action per serving. It straddles the casual and hardcore boundary in that, while you might die frequently because the game is tricky and unforgiving, it’s so approachable' and is a Roguelike game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Desktop Dungeons for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Steam apps. The best Desktop Dungeons alternative is Shattered Pixel Dungeon, which is both free and Open Source. Other Desktop Dungeons like games are Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead, Pixel Dungeon, NetHack and Ancient Domains of Mystery.

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  1. Caves of Qud icon
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    Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  2. Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  3. Pagan Hope icon
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    Pagan Hope is a singleplayer, Windows Os, top-down 2d rpg, a hybrid between a roguelike and hack and slash gameplay types.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Dungeon of the Endless is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  5. Pathos is a roguelike adventure game based on the rule set from Nethack. Choose from 13 classes and journey deep into the dungeon. Descend to hell to defeat your nemesis before escaping the dungeon with all the loot you can carry!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. 100 Rogues icon
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    100 Rogues is a dungeon crawling fantasy adventure available on iOS for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It features vivid pixel art, charming characters, and is a quick, pick-up-and-play challenge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. 10,000,000 icon
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    10,000,000 is an award winning hybrid RPG/Action/Puzzle game. Matching tiles controls your character enabling you to explore, fight and loot. When you are not facing monsters you will be back in your prison, constructing buildings and getting stronger for your next run.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  8. The Dark Wizard has returned from his long, evil slumber to mess with the poor town of Villageshire. Once again, he’s stolen their only source of magical protection: the Orb! Now, it's up to a crazy, adventuring hero to fight hordes of deadly monsters to get the dumb thing...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Dweller icon
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    Dweller is the first roguelike created for java enabled cellphones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  11. Step into the enchanting world of FaFa Runner: Dawn Legends, where an epic adventure awaits! Developed using Flutter and the Flame engine, this RPG delivers a seamless gaming experience with stunning visual effects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Online
     
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