The Best Rogue-like Games - Page 2

Update : Wizard of Legend 2 added at rank #49.
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Brotato (2022)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch

In Brotato, you'll play as the only potato survivor of a spaceship crash onto an alien planet. As you wait for rescue, you must fend off waves of enemies using up to 6 weapons at once. With fast runs and dozens of customizable characters and hundreds of weapons, the game offers endless hours of fun. Adjust the difficulty to your liking with the accessibility options. Will you survive and escape?


What we like:
  • Tight controls and polished gameplay
  • Fun and engaging gameplay loop
  • Plenty of character and charm
  • Diverse range of playable classes
  • Exceptional value for its price
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive scenery
  • Limited variety of weapons
  • No map variety to mix up the game experience
  • Lack of metaprogression and achievements
  • Game balance can feel too focused on defense builds, limiting player choice

  • rogue-like
  • arena
  • shooter
  • top-down
  • bullet-hell
  • hack-and-slash
  • procedural
  • sci-fi
  • aliens
  • post-apocalyptic
  • survival

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Ziggurat 2 (2020)

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

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.


  • shooter
  • rogue-like
  • first-person
  • fps
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fast-paced
  • boomer
  • arena
  • dungeon
  • old-school

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Loop Hero (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Android IOS iPhone

Loop Hero is a rogue-like adventure RPG strategy card game featuring a top-down deck & dungeon-building auto-battler with resource and settlement management systems. The player must traverse an ever-looping route to defeat rivals and build the world around them while managing their resources, equipment and buffs.


What we like:
  • Easy to understand mechanics
  • Aesthetically minimalistic package
  • Procedurally generated path
  • On-the-fly item management
  • Resource management systems
  • 8 bit 80's goth flair soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Dusty blue & orange colour palette may not be to everyone's taste
  • 40% resource tax when leaving the loop
  • 30% of resources lost when dying

  • card
  • rogue-like
  • tile
  • boss
  • rpg
  • deckbuilder
  • battle
  • pixel
  • strategy
  • endless
  • vampire

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Balatro (2024)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Balatro is a thrilling blend of poker and roguelike deck-building that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Master the art of poker hands and harness the power of unique Joker cards to outsmart your opponents. Explore a dazzling world filled with challenges, upgrades, and the addicting rush of unlocking new strategies with every play. Are you ready to take on the ultimate card battle?


What we like:
  • Unique blend of poker and roguelike mechanics
  • Deep customization with Jokers and booster packs
  • Engaging boss mechanics that add to the game's challenge
  • High replay value with endless run and challenge modes
  • Accessible to newcomers while offering depth for veterans
What could be improved:
  • Reliance on luck can lead to frustrating runs
  • High difficulty curve may deter some players

  • card
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deck
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • boss

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20 Minutes Till Dawn (2022)

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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Mac OS

20 Minutes Till Dawn is a thrilling rogue-lite survival game where you must fight off a swarm of hellish beasts while leveling up and acquiring power-ups. Unlock new heroes and weapons to fundamentally adjust the pattern of play. With frantic minute-to-minute action and depth, this game is an absolute hoot to play.


What we like:
  • Traditional twin-stick shooter style
  • Plenty of options with upgrades for different abilities, elemental effects, and summon-based builds
  • Challenging survival against increasing difficulty and quantity of enemies, with full-on boss encounters
  • Retro and moody graphical style
  • Unlock new heroes and weapons for endless gameplay possibilities
What could be improved:
  • Build diversity can become repetitive after a while
  • Instances of slowdown during hectic gameplay
  • 'Quickplay mode' not quick enough for mobile play
  • Retro and moody graphical style may be difficult to read for some
  • Some minor flaws may affect the game experience, but they don't detract too much from the overall enjoyment

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • lovecraftian
  • top-down
  • tutorial
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • gun

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Let's! Revolution (2023)

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

Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.

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  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • grid
  • strategy
  • movement
  • dungeon-crawler
  • logic
  • tile
  • perma-death
  • class
  • hand-drawn
  • procedural
  • puzzle
  • colourful

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Space Beast Terror Fright (2022)

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PC Windows

In Space Beast Terror Fright, you play as a Marine exploring a procedurally generated spacecraft infested by deadly beasts. The game's intense combat experience is complemented by a dynamic music score, and both co-op and split-screen play options are available.


What we like:
  • Intense fast-paced action
  • Customizable settings for difficulty
  • Unique suit upgrades and mechanics
  • Challenging terrain adds depth
  • Claustrophobic atmosphere adds tension
What could be improved:
  • Limited enemy and sound variety
  • Lack of weapons and zooming
  • Disorienting map system
  • Lack of content for a completed game

  • rogue-like
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • aliens
  • fps
  • split-screen
  • horror
  • super-intense
  • rpg-june
  • action
  • local
  • procedural

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Astral Ascent (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 l Nintendo Switch

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.


  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • boss

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Rising Hell (2019)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.


  • rogue-like
  • roguevania
  • demons
  • platform
  • bullet-hell
  • vertical
  • gore
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • procedural
  • beat-em-up
  • action

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Vagante (2018)

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Linux Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.


  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • boss

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