Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with KeeperRL.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like KeeperRL
- 21 games
- Updated Nov 1, 2026
Players who liked KeeperRL also play
The closest matches to KeeperRL: Dwarf Fortress, War for the Overworld, Dwelvers, MachiaVillain, and Dungeons 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Villain Protagonist and Underground, like KeeperRL.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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MachiaVillain
Why this: Shares base building with KeeperRL.
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Dungeons 3
Why this: Also Villain Protagonist and Base-Building, like KeeperRL.
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Evil Genius
Why this: Shares minion management and base building with KeeperRL.
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Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Why this: Also Villain Protagonist and Rogue-like, like KeeperRL.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like KeeperRL
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- 8Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Also Villain Protagonist and Rogue-like, like KeeperRL.
- 76% of 1,590 reviews
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- 14Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation
Shares tactical combat and base building with KeeperRL.
- 81% of 1,098 reviews
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Also Dwarf and Base-Building, like KeeperRL.
- 81% of 6,485 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Electric Succubi
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 83% of 1,345 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deep simulation feels alive and reactive
- Direct control over minions in tactical combat
- Endless creative freedom in dungeon design
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to KeeperRL
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Soulash
Why this: Shares faction politics and procedural generation with KeeperRL.
RimWorld
Why this: Shares procedural generation with KeeperRL.
Necesse
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as KeeperRL.
Heroes Of Might And Magic III
Why this: Shares faction politics and base building with KeeperRL.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below KeeperRL at current Steam store prices.
Necrosmith 2
Why this: Shares base building and procedural generation with KeeperRL.
Survivalist
Why this: Shares faction politics and base building with KeeperRL.
Grim Realms
Why this: Shares procedural generation with KeeperRL.
Gnomes
Why this: Also Dwarf and Base-Building, like KeeperRL.
Crowntakers
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like KeeperRL.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Also Vampire and Rogue-like, like KeeperRL.
Zafehouse Diaries 2
Why this: Also Base-Building and Zombies, like KeeperRL.
About KeeperRL
The closest matches to KeeperRL: Dwarf Fortress, War for the Overworld, Dwelvers, MachiaVillain, and Dungeons 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If KeeperRL is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dwarf Fortress, War for the Overworld and Dwelvers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its base building and faction politics. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
KeeperRL is a dungeon-management roguelike with deep strategy and simulation elements. Developed by Electric Succubi and released in 2024, the game tasks players with building and expanding an underground lair while managing minions, faction politics, and resource needs. The procedural generation system ensures each world is unique, keeping every run feeling distinct. Players can directly control their minions in tactical combat encounters, and the game's needs-and-moods system means units have individual wants that drive emergent stories. The game supports modding and runs on Steam Deck, offering substantial gameplay at $19.99. Reviewers describe the simulation as atmospheric, immersive, and challenging, with players praising the reactive nature of the world and the creative freedom in dungeon design. The game holds an 83% positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews.
About KeeperRL: KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.
Is KeeperRL worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 1,345 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 29 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 33 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep simulation feels alive and reactive
- Direct control over minions in tactical combat
- Endless creative freedom in dungeon design
- Minions have needs and moods that drive emergent stories
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I like hardcore games, but having my last few runs die over and over again due to my character drowning while being controlled by the computer is unfair. i tried to crash the game after I died and my save file was deleted. this isn't…”
“Too much micro management. good idea, but not a lot of automation/ai for your minions, Minions should be able to be sent out on missions ect. Scout/assault/Plunder,,,ect”
People who play it also play: Dwarf Fortress, War for the Overworld, Dwelvers
Frequently asked about KeeperRL
Can I run it?
Is KeeperRL verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — KeeperRL is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does KeeperRL cost?
KeeperRL is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to KeeperRL?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside KeeperRL are Dwarf Fortress, War for the Overworld, Dwelvers.
Who developed KeeperRL?
KeeperRL was developed by Electric Succubi.