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Tag: simulation
Games: 14
Date Range: 1992 - 2023

01. UnReal World

[traditional] 1992 by Sami Maaranen

UnReal World is a survival simulation roguelike game developed by Sami Maaranen and Erkka Lehmus. The game has been in continuous development since 1992, making it one of the longest-developed rogueli...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

02. IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem)

[traditional] 2001 by Timo Kiviluoto

IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem) is a roguelike developed by Timo Kiviluoto featuring revolutionary body part systems, material physics simulation, and unforgiving complexity that creates detailed combat...

Windows, Linux, DOS
Diff: extreme

03. IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem)

[traditional] 2001 by Timo Kiviluoto

IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem) is a roguelike developed by Timo Kiviluoto featuring revolutionary body part systems, material physics simulation, and unforgiving complexity that creates detailed combat...

Windows, Linux, DOS
Diff: extreme

04. Dwarf Fortress

[traditional] 2006-08-08 by Tarn Adams

Dwarf Fortress is a complex simulation game developed by Tarn Adams over more than 20 years, featuring Adventure Mode roguelike gameplay within a fully simulated world with emergent storytelling and p...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

05. Dwarf Fortress

[traditional] 2006-08-08 by Tarn Adams

Dwarf Fortress is a complex simulation game developed by Tarn Adams over more than 20 years, featuring Adventure Mode roguelike gameplay within a fully simulated world with emergent storytelling and p...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

06. FTL: Faster Than Light

[roguelike] 2012-09-14 by Subset Games

FTL: Faster Than Light is a spaceship management roguelike developed by Subset Games that raised $200,000 on Kickstarter and sold over 2.5 million copies, proving commercial viability for complex indi...

Windows, macOS, Linux
Diff: hard

07. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

[traditional] 2013-02-26 by Kevin Granade

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is an open-source post-apocalyptic survival roguelike that emphasizes detailed simulation systems and complex crafting mechanics. ## Crafting and Production Systems The gam...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

08. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

[traditional] 2013-02-26 by Kevin Granade

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is an open-source post-apocalyptic survival roguelike that emphasizes detailed simulation systems and complex crafting mechanics. ## Crafting and Production Systems The gam...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

09. Wayward

[modern] 2013-03-01 by Unlok

**The wilderness survival masterpiece** - Unlok's **12-year passion project** combining **scientific realism** with **roguelike depth**, featuring **TypeScript innovation**, **83% positive Steam revie...

Windows, macOS, Linux
Diff: hard

10. Caves of Qud

[traditional] 2015-07-15 by Freehold Games

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike developed by Freehold Games, reaching full version 1.0 on December 5, 2024, after development beginning in 2007. ## Critical Reception The game received th...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: hard

11. Caves of Qud

[traditional] 2015-07-15 by Freehold Games

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike developed by Freehold Games, reaching full version 1.0 on December 5, 2024, after development beginning in 2007. ## Critical Reception The game received th...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: hard

12. Noita

[action] 2020-10-15 by Nolla Games

Noita is a physics simulation roguelike developed by Nolla Games featuring pixel-perfect physics simulation where every single pixel is a simulated material, creating unprecedented emergent gameplay t...

Windows
Diff: extreme

13. Loop Hero

[roguelike] 2021-03-04 by Four Quarters

Loop Hero is an innovative card-based roguelike developed by Four Quarters and published by Devolver Digital in 2021. The game combines automatic progression with strategic card placement in a post-ap...

Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation
Diff: moderate

14. Against the Storm

[roguelike] 2023-12-08 by Eremite Games

Against the Storm is a city-building roguelike developed by Eremite Games and published by Hooded Horse, released in 2023. The game combines traditional city-building mechanics with roguelike meta-pro...

Windows
Diff: hard