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10 Best Dungeon Crawlers on PC
Discover ten PC dungeon crawlers for loot, tactical decisions and repeatable runs, including Hades II, Grim Dawn and Path of Exile 2.
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Dungeon crawlers cover more ground than a single combat style. Some are loot-heavy action RPGs, others turn every corridor into a puzzle, and some build an entire run around decisions you cannot easily undo. This PC selection explains those differences so you can pick the kind of exploration you actually enjoy. The ranking mixes long-term character building with shorter-run adventures, while keeping cooperative and single-player experiences distinct. A large skill tree is not automatically better than a readable one, and an online world is not automatically better than a game you can play alone. Start with the kind of decisions you want to make.
For adventures designed around a group, compare our PvE co-op games on PC selection.
10. Chronicon
Chronicon begins with a simple fantasy: enter the memories of legendary heroes and fight through their stories. In practice, it is a fast-moving loot RPG where skills, equipment, and class choices combine into increasingly elaborate builds. The pixel art keeps the action readable without demanding the same hardware as a large 3D release. It is a good choice if testing a new item combination is more exciting to you than watching another lengthy cinematic. Local cooperative play is a useful bonus, but it should not be mistaken for built-in online co-op; check the supported play modes before organizing a remote group.
Official trailer — Subworld. Chronicon 1.0 Launch Trailer.
9. Torchlight II
Torchlight II sends an adventurer after the Alchemist through a colorful world of ruined settlements, wilderness routes, and monster-filled dungeons. Its lighter presentation makes the familiar rhythm of fighting, collecting, and upgrading easy to settle into. A pet can carry items away to sell, keeping inventory errands from interrupting the adventure as often. Choose it if you want a straightforward action RPG with room to experiment across several classes. Cooperative play and community mods extend its appeal on PC, though everyone in a modded group needs compatible setups. The recommendation is for Torchlight II, not the differently structured later Torchlight games.
Official trailer — PlayStation. Footage may show another platform; use the official game listing below for the featured version. Torchlight II – Official Launch Trailer | PS4.
8. Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2 begins with a shipwreck that leaves a party of prisoners stranded on a mysterious island. You control the group together, moving through grid-based spaces where pressure plates, hidden switches, and environmental clues are as important as combat. Its real attraction is the pleasure of noticing a detail and realizing it changes how a room works. Pick it if you enjoy taking notes and testing a theory instead of following an objective marker. Battles happen in real time despite the grid movement, so party positioning matters. This is a single-player expedition, not a four-person cooperative campaign.
Official trailer — GOG. Legend of Grimrock 2 trailer.
7. Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II sends a small party toward a looming catastrophe in a stagecoach, with each expedition shaped by combat, relationships, and the condition of the travelers. Its turn-based battles make positioning and skill interactions central, but the pressure also comes from keeping a group functional between fights. The mood is grim without requiring you to know the original game’s story. Choose it if you like costly decisions and want characters who feel vulnerable rather than endlessly replaceable loot carriers. It is more of a run-based journey than a traditional open-ended dungeon map, and that distinction matters if exploration is your main priority.
Official trailer — Red Hook Studios. Darkest Dungeon II – Launch Trailer.
6. Last Epoch
Last Epoch places a traveler inside a conflict that spans different eras of a fantasy world. Time travel gives the campaign a reason to revisit places in altered forms, while the real draw is a character system built around specializing individual skills. That helps a new ability become part of a build rather than another button that looks useful but never quite fits. Pick it if you want substantial customization with clearer intermediate choices than some larger ARPGs. Online and offline characters are separate, so decide which mode fits your plans before investing heavily in a character you hope to use with friends.
Official Echoes from the Void launch trailer for the current game. Last Epoch Official Launch Trailer | Echoes from the Void.
5. Diablo II: Resurrected
Diablo II: Resurrected follows an adventurer pursuing the Dark Wanderer through a world already damaged by demonic influence. Beneath the updated visuals is a deliberate action RPG built around distinctive classes, valuable equipment, and decisions that can have lasting consequences. It is a strong choice if you enjoy learning a system gradually rather than replacing everything after each short run. Resurrected includes the Lord of Destruction expansion, but newer and original presentations should not be confused with separate campaigns. Online and offline characters are handled differently, and PC access uses Blizzard’s platform rather than a standard Steam purchase.
Official trailer — PlayStation. Footage may show another platform; use the official game listing below for the featured version. Diablo II: Resurrected – Announce Trailer | PS5, PS4.
4. Diablo IV
Diablo IV places a new traveler in Sanctuary as Lilith’s return unsettles an already troubled world. Its shared-world structure connects the campaign to open areas, side quests, and group activities, while dungeons supply the familiar loop of dangerous enemies and better equipment. Choose it if you want a big, visually detailed ARPG with opportunities to cooperate. The campaign, expansions, seasonal characters, and endgame progression are related but different purchase and play decisions. A base-game listing does not automatically include every expansion. An internet connection is required, so this is not the offline counterpart to older Diablo adventures.
Official trailer — PlayStation. Footage may show another platform; use the official game listing below for the featured version. Diablo IV – Story Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games.
3. Path of Exile 2 — Early Access
Path of Exile 2 introduces a new exile to a dark fantasy world threatened by spreading corruption. Combat places more emphasis on reading attacks and combining skills than simply filling every available slot with another damage button. Its character systems make experimentation a central attraction, especially if you enjoy understanding why a build works. It remains in Early Access, with campaign availability, endgame systems, and access pricing subject to change. Read the current official listing before buying into a particular plan for progression. Pick it when following a changing ARPG is part of the appeal, rather than expecting a permanently fixed package from day one.
Official trailer — Path of Exile. Path of Exile 2: Opening Cinematic Trailer.
2. Grim Dawn
Grim Dawn begins after a supernatural catastrophe has left humanity trapped between competing powers. Your survivor moves through settlements and ruined landscapes where quests, factions, and optional discoveries give the fighting a strong sense of place. Combining two masteries opens many character possibilities without making the campaign feel like a temporary introduction to the real game. It is the best fit here if you want a substantial offline-capable ARPG that also supports online cooperation. Expansion content adds more to the package, so compare what is included before buying. You can enjoy the base adventure without treating every available add-on as mandatory.
Official trailer — Crate Entertainment. Grim Dawn Release Trailer (Feb 2016).
1. Hades II
Hades II follows Melinoë, a witch and princess of the Underworld, as she prepares to confront the Titan of Time. Each attempt combines fast combat with choices about weapons, magic, and divine help, while conversations make returning from a failed run feel like part of the story. It is a strong recommendation if you want repeated dungeon expeditions to reveal more than another item tier. The characters are introduced through the adventure, so knowing the first Hades enriches the setting without being a prerequisite. This is a single-player roguelike dungeon crawler, with a different rhythm from the long-lived loot characters elsewhere on this list.
Official trailer — Supergiant Games. Hades II – v1.0 Launch Trailer.
Which Should You Play First?
Grim Dawn is a strong starting point for building a character over a long campaign, while Hades II makes individual runs feel purposeful through its characters and combat. Choose Legend of Grimrock 2 when puzzles and mapping are the real attraction. For any ongoing online game, verify its current release status, server requirements, and paid content before committing to a particular build or expansion package.
If shorter runs appeal more than long-lived characters, our roguelites for beginners guide offers another starting point.
