The Best Rogue-like RPG Games for Xbox One - Page 2

Update : Sword Of The Necromancer: Resurrection added at rank #37.
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Black Book (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

In Black Book, you take on the role of a witch named Vasilisa in her quest to revive her lost soulmate by finding the Black Book, an ancient, powerful text. The game features a unique, card-based combat system and a rich storyline inspired by Russian folklore. You'll face challenges, help townsfolk, and battle demons, all while navigating the cultural and historical elements of 1800s Russia.


What we like:
  • Immersive storyline
  • Unique card-based combat system
  • Rich cultural references
  • High-quality artwork
  • Engaging side quests
What could be improved:
  • Lack of tutorials
  • Tricky combat mechanics
  • Occasionally poor character designs
  • And some issues with auto-run feature

  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • mythology
  • demons
  • rpg
  • rogue-like
  • fantasy
  • battle

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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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Abomi Nation (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Abomi Nation is a roguelike monster-taming RPG. Every playthrough will create a new version of Abomi Nation and provide a unique world with different Abomis for you to find. Explore your universe, watch your Abomis bond, and battle it out as your adventure unfolds in a way totally unique to you!


  • rogue-like
  • collector
  • creature
  • turn-based
  • perma-death
  • party
  • rpg
  • procedural
  • family-friendly
  • cartoony
  • replay-value
  • monster-taming
  • character
  • battle
  • cute

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Devious Dungeon 2 (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 vita PC Windows

Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!


  • rpg
  • platform
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • medieval
  • adventure
  • procedural
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • dungeon-crawler
  • retro
  • dark
  • 2d

15

Unexplored (2017)

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Android Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.


  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • action

16

Parasite (2022)

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early access Xbox One Xbox 360 Playstation 3 Linux PC Windows ps1

This is a roguelike open-world sandbox survival horror set in a modern city. Play as an --redacted-- parasite, possess human hosts, exploit and evolve them to help you survive in a hostile world, all to find out your one true purpose.

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  • survival-horror
  • rogue-like
  • horror
  • rpg
  • traditional
  • modern
  • aliens
  • action
  • non-linear
  • illuminati
  • plat-former
  • adventure
  • choices
  • lovecraftian
  • sci-fi

17

The Hand of Merlin (2022)

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Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend meets with sci-fi horror. Recruit mortal heroes to explore lands rife with otherworldly evil, make narrative bending choices in unique interactive encounters, and search for the lost fragments of your soul across the multiverse!


  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • medieval
  • perma-death
  • soundtrack
  • strategy

18

Children of Morta (2019)

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PC Windows Linux Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Mac OS

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?


  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • hack-and-slash
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler

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Hero Survival (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Android

Hero Survival is an action-roguelite where you have to shoot down hordes of monsters from classic horror movies one by one to please the Mad Time God. Choose from a variety of skills, weapons, and items to create a unique build for every bizarre character.


  • rogue-like
  • werewolves
  • top-down
  • wave
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • horror
  • rpg
  • action
  • arena
  • auto
  • skill
  • shoot-em-up
  • fast-paced
  • classic

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Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Open-world RPG in procedurally generated worlds, with a table-top 'feel' & a cool twist on permadeath. Challenging, slow-paced & deliberate, combat is to be avoided. Award winning soundtrack & an impressive visual style.


  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • procedural
  • sequel
  • soundtrack
  • perma-death
  • fantasy
  • colourful
  • stylized
  • dungeon-crawler
  • top-down
  • exploration
  • adventure

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