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Dungeon Crawl - Roguelike
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Dungeon Crawl

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Dungeon Crawl is a 1997 ASCII roguelike game developed by Linley Henzell. It’s recognized for pioneering the “species-god” concept, influencing later titles like Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup. The game presents a classic fantasy dungeon crawl experience and is primarily enjoyed by players interested in traditional roguelike gameplay and its historical roots.

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Dungeon Crawl ranks #86 of 402 in the Roguelike ranking, behind Jupiter Hell, ahead of SNKRX.

Linley's Crawl is a major traditional roguelike ancestor, influential and admired, though superseded by Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

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How good is Dungeon Crawl?
Dungeon Crawl scores 8.15/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Roguelike category. Linley's Crawl is a major traditional roguelike ancestor, influential and admired, though superseded by Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
What are the best alternatives to Dungeon Crawl?
See our alternatives page for Dungeon Crawl for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Frozen Depths, Mines of Mordor, Troubles of Middle Earth.
How does Dungeon Crawl compare to Frozen Depths?
See our detailed comparison of Dungeon Crawl vs Frozen Depths with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Dungeon Crawl worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.15/10, Dungeon Crawl is highly rated in Roguelike. See all Roguelike ranked.

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