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1986 Classic

A foundational console RPG: as Erdrick's heir you travel alone, fight monsters in simple random turn-based battles, and rescue the princess from the Dragonlord. Level grinding and an open overworld define the experience.

What defines Dragon Warrior:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Open world
  • Strong character progression

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Shining in the Darkness

88 %

1991 PC free

  • Turn-based combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression

An early first-person dungeon crawler where you explore a vast labyrinth, fight turn-based battles against monsters, and face the dark lord Dark Sol who threatens the kingdom.

Tales of Maj'Eyal

Open world

A classic roguelike with turn-based tactical combat and exceptionally deep character building. Many races and classes let you craft inventive builds while exploring a procedurally generated, dangerous world.

Rogue

Realistic visuals

The original roguelike: you fight turn by turn through randomly generated dungeons drawn in ASCII characters, where death is permanent and every run plays out differently.

Master of Magic

Strong character progression

A classic turn-based 4X strategy game where you play a wizard founding cities, raising armies and researching spells to conquer two parallel worlds. Its blend of empire building and rich magic makes it a cult favourite.

Pixel Dungeon

Challenging difficulty

A streamlined turn-based pixel-art roguelike where you descend through randomly generated dungeon floors, gathering items and hunting for the Amulet of Yendor. Permadeath makes every run tense and every item choice matter.

Rainbow Moon

Open world

A colorful tactical RPG with grid-based turn-based battles, an isometric overworld and a hugely extensive character progression system. Fans of grinding, upgrading gear and skills, and exploring regions get 40+ hours of content.

Magic: The Gathering

Open world

This 1997 Magic adaptation pairs card duels with an overworld adventure in the plane of Shandalar. You collect cards, refine your deck and defeat wizards of the five colors before a villain grows too powerful.

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

Challenging difficulty

A classic roguelike where you build a hero from many species and classes and fight turn by turn through deadly dungeons to fetch the Orb of Zot. Deep mechanics, gods, spells and unforgiving permadeath make every run feel distinct and replayable.

Pokémon Uranium

Strong character progression

A large fan-made Pokémon-style adventure set in the Tandor region, with over a hundred new creatures, a gym badge challenge, and a darker nuclear-themed plot. It delivers classic turn-based monster-collecting battles with its own story and new typings.

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