Here are 10 first-person dungeon crawler RPGs you absolutely need to keep an eye on if you’re a fan of this classic and deeply rooted subgenre. These are upcoming titles still in development that could really use your support, so make sure to add them to your wishlist.

This is one of my all-time favorite genres, and lately, it feels more alive than ever, especially thanks to a surge of indie projects. Today, I’ve rounded up some of the most intriguing ones that you might be excited to discover.

Some lean into classic grid movement and party-based blobber combat, others mix free exploration with turn-based encounters or roguelike ideas.

The Secret of Weepstone

• Developer: Talesworth Game Studio
• Release Date: 2026
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

The first one on the list had to be The Secret of Weepstone. I tried the demo a few days ago, and it left me with little doubt about how promising it is.

With its compelling gameplay and distinct aesthetics, The Secret Of Weepstone‘s demo left me eager for more. The game is designed to feel like diving into an old TSR Dungeons & Dragons module, complete with gritty fantasy environments in black-and-white, and absolutely nails it.

Like old-school D&D, Weepstone expects characters to die, but its Mortal Favors system lets the fallen grant one last boon to the party, potentially carrying your shorthanded team across the finish line. This is absolutely one to watch.

Descent of Lunaris

• Developer: Unison Games
• Release Date: 2026
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

First-person dungeon crawlers, in general, appeal to the nostalgia of retro gamers, so it’s no surprise that most of them have a swords-and-sorcery fantasy feel. With its lunar base setting in the year 2070 and Shin Megami Tensei-inspired style, Descent of Lunaris bucks the trend, with the potential to bring the genre to new audiences.

What makes this title stand out is that it offers both first-person exploration and combat, as well as a grid-based mode that shifts everything into what essentially feels like a tactical RPG.

Since it was only just announced, I have only limited details on Descent of Lunaris, but what I have seen looks extremely promising.

LURKS WITHIN WALLS

• Developer: Here Be Monsters
• Release Date: Coming Soon
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

If you think about it, classic survival horror titles like Resident Evil are kind of like dungeon crawlers. LURKS WITHIN WALLS takes that idea and runs with it, bringing the familiar gameplay loop of navigating creepy hallways and managing resources to fight mutated horrors into a first-person, turn-based format.

I tried the demo, and I have to say, the atmosphere is spot-on, the design is solid, and the combat system shows a lot of promise. It lets you attack with firearms, engage in melee combat, and even harness genetic mutations.

If the demo is anything to go by, this blend of genres is a match made in shadowy, bloodstained heaven.

Sigils of Nightfall

• Developer: 2 Wedges, Monumental Collab
• Release Date: Coming Soon
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

While we’re talking about genre mashups, Sigils of Nightfall is like Slay The Spire meets Darkest Dungeon in first-person, in all the best ways. As it happens, it’s also being published and co-developed by 2 Wedges, the publisher of LURKS WITHIN WALLS, so they’re set to have a banner year in the indie dungeon-crawler space as both projects come to fruition.

As a condemned soul trapped in an eternal dungeon, you’ll battle a blasphemous cult in the world of the tabletop RPG MORK BORG.

The game features the classic branching structure of a roguelite, though disguised as interconnected rooms. Unlike typical roguelites, however, you’re free to explore them as you see fit, though wandering too long through those dark corridors will only make things more dangerous.

As a condemned soul trapped in an eternal dungeon, you’ll battle a blasphemous cult in the world of the tabletop RPG MORK BORG.

You don’t need to be familiar with the source material to enjoy trying to survive this fallen world, though, and there’s even a free demo to try while you wait for the game to launch.

Underkeep

• Developer: Rake In Grass
• Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Windows, Switch
• Steam Page

Definitely one of my favorites on this list for its graphic style. If you’re in the mood for something more traditional, but not completely mired in longing for the ’90s, Underkeep is an exciting blend of old and new.

Retro fans will instantly feel at home with the classic exploration, fantasy setting, and look, but there are plenty of visual and gameplay tweaks that make this clearly a modern game.

How many other games let you battle a giant that’s crawling through a tunnel that’s far too small for it? Underkeep is full of fun surprises like that, and while it’s increasingly looking like its original release date of 2025 was perhaps optimistic, it should still be well worth a playthrough when it eventually launches.

Diviner

• Developer: Born Of Three
• Release Date: Q2 2027
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

The next one is *Diviner. *An ambitious blend of isometric exploration and first-person turn-based combat, with inventory management that feels like Resident Evil with a hint of Diablo. That’s a lot of ingredients, but with the potential to make a delicious meal once they’ve been given time to cook.

Recently, the game’s development path has shifted, transforming what was originally a first-person exploration into an isometric one, while still keeping a first-person combat system. In my view, this change is a step forward in terms of both structure and UI.

The pot is simmering right now, though; this dark fantasy adventure isn’t set to release until sometime in 2027, with a demo playtest promised for December 2025. If you’re a fan of weapon customization and enhancement in particular, though, you should give it a follow, since it looks like it will have lots of build options to play around with.

Hibernaculum

• Developer: Victor Pflug
• Release Date: Q4 2025
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

If you’ve ever thought the original Alien film would make a great dungeon crawler, you’re absolutely right, and Victor Pflug’s Hibernaculum proves it in glorious ’90s PC-game style. After creating your character, you’ll explore the depths of a Gigeresque ship in deep space.

Hibernaculum is the kind of game where you have to do what it takes to survive, whether that means taking big risks, playing it safe, or maybe both. There are secrets to uncover and mysteries to solve, making this an exciting title for sci-fi horror fans.

THYSIASTERY

• Developer: DIRGA
• Release Date: Coming Soon
• Platforms: Windows, Linux
• Steam Page

If you’re intrigued by the look of The Secret Of Weepstone, then you should also definitely check out THYSIASTERY. Its limited color palette evokes the Game Boy and other devices of yesteryear, with roguelike replayability to keep you coming back.

As the Bearers of the Brand, you’ll explore a sprawling Labyrinth in first-person, getting immersed in its mysteries and environment. There’s a free demo available, so give it a try!

Golel

• Developer: Ofer Runinstein
• Release Date: Q1 2026
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

Another title I’ve had the chance to try, and that seems to be shaping up nicely, is Golel. It might look like your average hack-and-slash fantasy fare at first glance, but it stands out by letting you really live within its deep, dark dungeons.

The game’s focus is on environmental interactions, letting you knock enemies into pits, cause explosions, or drop objects. Improvisation can be just as important as your sword or bow!

Best of all, Golel is playable in VR, letting you dive fully into the experience. There’s a demo available, and the full version is expected to launch early next year.

Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower

• Developer: Silver Lemur Games
• Release Date: December 2025
• Platforms: Windows
• Steam Page

And I wrap up my list of First-Person RPGs with a quite popular indie series. Of course, if what you want is the true classic first-person RPG experience, your best bet (other than emulating a copy of Clouds of Xeen or the like) is the Legends of Amberland series.

It captures the look and feel of these old-school CRPGs like no other, and the third adventure, The Crimson Tower, is set to launch next month.

Of course, games haven’t come as far as they have in the last 30 years for nothing. The Crimson Tower has a few modern conveniences, namely fast travel and quick combat. You don’t have to use them, but they’re there if you want them!