The Best Rogue-like RPG Games for Playstation 5

Update : Sword Of The Necromancer: Resurrection added at rank #26.
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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Join the rebellion in The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story! As Sylas, a spell-stealing mage, you'll liberate your homeland, command powerful magic, and uncover secrets of the past. With fast-paced action, intriguing story, and stunning visuals, you'll be immersed in a world of strategic combat and political intrigue. Whether you're a League of Legends fan or a newcomer, this game will captivate you!


What we like:
  • Captivating universe and story
  • Engaging and strategic combat
  • Variety of spells to steal and use
  • Beautiful pixel art style
  • Fun boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Game length is short
  • Environments can feel repetitive

  • rpg
  • pixel
  • combat
  • action
  • rogue-like
  • top-down
  • moba
  • battle
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • story
  • fight
  • 2d
  • magic

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Everspace 2 (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X

Dive into the vast cosmos with EVERSPACE 2, a thrilling space shooter game. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and shape your legacy in a captivating sci-fi story. Equip your ship with a wide array of weapons, meet allies, and engage in high-octane challenges. Experience the rush of exploration and the thrill of battles in the limitless expanse of space.


What we like:
  • Stunning graphics
  • Responsive controls
  • Rich exploration opportunities
  • Diverse weaponry and abilities
  • Robust crafting system
What could be improved:
  • Linear story progression
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Limited variation in ships and enemies
  • Some performance issues

  • shooter
  • space
  • rogue-like
  • loot
  • rpg
  • flight
  • crafting
  • simulation
  • fight
  • open-world
  • combat
  • exploration
  • arcade
  • sci-fi
  • puzzle

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Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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80
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j

Darkest Dungeon II is a dark and thrilling roguelite that will challenge your patience and determination. Assemble a party of heroes and embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from an eldritch force. The complex mechanics and challenging gameplay offer a rewarding experience with tons of replayability. With top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting, this game is not for the faint of heart, but an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging adventure.


What we like:
  • Offers tons of replayability
  • Complex mechanics offer a rewarding experience
  • Top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting
  • Rewards creativity
  • Challenging but satisfying combat system
What could be improved:
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Dark and gruesome tone
  • Relies heavily on luck
  • Carriage steers poorly
  • Not enough enemy variety

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • gothic
  • battle
  • boss
  • strategy
  • journey-ending
  • narration
  • tactical
  • skill
  • lovecraftian

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World of Horror (2023)

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Mac OS l PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

In WORLD OF HORROR you play as one of five unique characters on a mission to save the town of Shiokawa, Japan from Old Gods and monstrosities. The game draws inspiration from horror legends Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft, and with over 10 randomized mysteries and turn-based combat, this cosmic horror RPG will put your bravery to the ultimate test.


What we like:
  • Interactive Junji-Ito inspired mystery stories
  • Great aesthetic and music
  • Fun and replayable with multiple endings per investigation
  • Plenty of investigations
  • Meshes various nostalgic and pop culture elements into a text-based RPG
What could be improved:
  • Lack of depth and character in the writing
  • Occasional terrible sound design
  • Can become a tedious chore after a while

  • horror
  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • mystery
  • rpg

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The Last Spell (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

The Last Spell is a captivating turn-based tactical RPG game where you'll lead a squad of heroes in a battle of survival again an endless swarm of brutal monsters. With procedurally generated enemy waves, unlockables, and a headbanger soundtrack, the game will keep you entertained until the real world collapses.


What we like:
  • Variety in runs and viable weapons
  • Immersive world and stunning graphics
  • Unique blend of strategy and RPG elements
  • Great soundtrack
  • Well-thought variation of wave defense strategy
What could be improved:
  • High time commitment required
  • Meta progression system is too essential

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • rogue-like
  • fantasy
  • tower-defense
  • perma-death
  • post-apocalyptic
  • pixel
  • base-building
  • wave
  • dark

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Withering Rooms (2022)

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early access Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more.


  • horror
  • 2.5d
  • rogue-like
  • survival-horror
  • procedural
  • rpg
  • mystery
  • stealth
  • action

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Sea Horizon (2022)

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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

《Sea Horizon》 is a Roguelike turn-based RPG. You can explore the world by choosing different characters. Every journey can be unique and legendary. But don’t forget the darkness is lurking. Choose your path wisely because every single step is essential.


  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • loot
  • hex
  • rpg
  • tabletop
  • card
  • combat
  • stylized
  • dice

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Dungeon Drafters (2023)

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j Playstation 5 PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux Xbox Series X

Dungeon Drafters is a tile-based dungeon crawler with rogue-lite elements. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.


  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • procedural
  • tile
  • movement
  • deck
  • rogue-like
  • grid
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • pixel
  • japanese

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Metal Slug Tactics (2022)

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Nintendo Switch j Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.


  • tactical
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • pixel
  • strategy
  • classic
  • war
  • mech
  • run-and-gun

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Defend the Rook (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Defend the Rook is a rogue-like tactics game where players defend the Rook from a variety of enemies by strategically positioning heroes and contraptions on a 9x9 board. Through upgrades, buffs and improvements, you must use each element to their fullest potential to win each round.


What we like:
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Good replayability
  • Cartoonish visuals
  • Customizable contraptions and buffs
  • Subtitles for dialogue
What could be improved:
  • Weak tutorial on upgrade process and contraptions
  • Camera angle control missing
  • Limited options when reviving heroes

  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • perma-death
  • tower-defense
  • city-building
  • base-building
  • strategy
  • tabletop
  • party
  • medieval

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