The Best Rogue-like Games - Page 3

Update : Rocket Rats added at rank #2.
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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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Cult of the Lamb (2022)

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

Cult of the Lamb is an eerie triumph of dungeon crawling and society-building. As the titular Lamb, your job is to gather devotees to worship an imprisoned elder-god and defeat four heretic bishops. You will wield a randomly chosen weapon and uncover tarot cards to power up. You need to manage your cult, keep them faithful and make sure they are fed, cleaned, housed and preached to.


What we like:
  • Unique two part gameplay with dungeon crawler and cult management simulator elements
  • Darkly cute art style
  • Sharp gameplay
  • No choice in weapons or power ups for each run so no two runs are ever the same
What could be improved:
  • Short time limit in labyrinths to ensure that dead bodies are buried and prayers offered or risk dissent among followers

  • cult
  • rogue-like
  • management
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • farming
  • simulation
  • cute
  • boss
  • card

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Caves of Qud (2024)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.


  • rogue-like
  • transhumanism
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • procedural
  • post-apocalyptic

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Spelunky 2 (2020)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Spelunky 2 is a difficult but rewarding roguelike game that builds upon the original with new mechanics, biomes and challenges. You must navigate through biomes while trying to gather treasure and rescue animals to gain health. With many changes from the first game, it’s sure to test your skills and keep you on your toes.


What we like:
  • Challenging gameplay
  • New mechanics
  • Bigger dungeons
  • Fast loading times
  • No glitches
  • Rideable animals
What could be improved:
  • Difficult learning curve
  • Rigid structure can make runs feel predictable
  • Too much going on at once can overwhelm players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • cooperative
  • local
  • 2d
  • multiplayer
  • difficult
  • online

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Revita (2021)

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

Revita is a roguelite twin-stick shooter platformer game in which the player takes control of an unknown boy with a special gun. You must traverse floors within the Clocktower to reach the top and discover answers about your forgotten past. Along the way you must battle monsters and bosses, unlock secrets, gain upgrades, and collect souls to restore health.


What we like:
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Distinct health currency mechanic
  • Accessibility options for different skill levels
  • Variety of weapons
  • Sub-weapons and relics to upgrade with
  • 350+ relics to discover
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive room designs
  • Risk/reward system based on offering hearts can lead to disappointing returns
  • Story told through cryptic means may be difficult for some players to understand

  • rogue-like
  • twin-stick
  • shooter

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Warm Snow (2022)

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

'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.


  • rogue-like
  • fantasy
  • mythology
  • foreign
  • rich
  • customization

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Luck be a Landlord (2023)

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

Luck Be A Landlord is a thrilling game where luck is everything. As the player, you have one coin left and your landlord is knocking at your door. You insert the coin into a slot machine and hope for the best - it's a roguelite game which means each time is different. You can add symbols and items to the machine to create interesting build strategies. With a terrible landlord to defeat and a dog to pet, this game is a must-play for anyone who loves a challenge.


What we like:
  • Well designed game
  • Interesting upgrades
  • Relaxing
  • Modern day Solitaire
What could be improved:
  • No meta progression
  • Pure luck, no way to influence runs
  • Not a true roguelite
  • Can fuel gambling addiction

  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • gambling
  • capitalism
  • auto-battler
  • procedural
  • resource-management

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Rogue Legacy 2 (2020)

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

Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys roguelike platformers, offering addictive gameplay, unique traits and abilities to succeed, and a wide range of classes to choose from. The game mechanics are solid, and it offers customization and accessibility options. The hand-drawn aesthetic, immersive experience, and great soundtrack create a great atmosphere, even for those intimidated by rogue-lites or metroidvanias.


What we like:
  • Addictive one-more-try gameplay
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic and great soundtrack
  • Customization and accessibility options
  • Immersive experience with seeping lore and mix of darkness and silly humor
  • Offers more content, evolution from predecessor, and consistent progression hooks for extra motivation
What could be improved:
  • Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for all players
  • Story may not be a strong point
  • Randomness may be frustrating at times
  • Relics can make or break a run, which may not appeal to all players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • challenging
  • difficult

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Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop (2024)

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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Come on down to Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, for all your roguelite spaceship repair simulation needs! WARNING: Untested genre not suitable for people with tentacles for arms or an aversion to dying horrifically. Side effects include improved reading comprehension under pressure and a furry fetish.

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  • rogue-like
  • spaceships
  • satire
  • humor
  • multiple-endings
  • dystopian
  • lore
  • story
  • simulation
  • anthology
  • management
  • choices
  • dark
  • funny
  • crafting

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Skul: The Hero Slayer (2021)

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

Join Skul, a heroic skeleton, in an adrenaline-pumping, side-scrolling adventure! Face challenging enemies, master unique abilities, and take on massive bosses in a world corrupted by Dark Quartz. With ever-changing maps and tons of playable characters, you'll be on your toes in this rogue-lite game that flips the traditional hero-villain dynamic!


What we like:
  • High replayability
  • Engaging combat mechanics
  • Variety of unique powers
  • Intriguing story
  • Challenging boss encounters
What could be improved:
  • Game restarts upon death
  • Heavily reliant on luck
  • Potential for accidental item destruction
  • Clunky platforming sections

  • rogue-like
  • demons
  • boss

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