The Best Rogue-like RPG Games

Update, : Inkbound added at rank #48.
1

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story (2023)

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

From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.


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

2

Everspace 2 (2021)

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

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.


Pros:
  • Stunning graphics
  • Responsive controls
  • Rich exploration opportunities
  • Diverse weaponry and abilities
  • Robust crafting system
Cons:
  • Linear story progression
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Limited variation in ships and enemies
  • Some performance issues

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

3

Wildermyth (2019)

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Mac OS Linux PC Windows

Wildermyth is a wonderful homage to classic tabletop games that combines witty writing, evocative art and engrossing battles. You will lead a band of peasants against otherworldly horrors, move them around a swirling parchment map and watch them grow in abilities and traits as they battle monsters. Enjoy the story beat vignettes set to string music that tell tales of personal history and emotions.


Pros:
  • Witty writing
  • Evocative art
  • Engrossing battles
  • Characters grow in abilities & traits as they battle monsters
  • Story beats with vignettes set to string music
  • Cooperative multiplayer option
Cons:
  • Straightforward battle system may not be complex enough for experienced players

  • tactical
  • rpg
  • tabletop
  • turn-based
  • story
  • procedural
  • fantasy
  • battle
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • grid
  • dragon

4

For The King (2018)

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Xbox One Xbox 360 PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

For the King is a strategic RPG that blends table-top and roguelike elements into an exciting adventure across realms. Explore, loot, and battle your way through colorful and vibrant landscapes in this easily accessible game. With four starter character classes to choose from and plenty of lore store unlockables, you'll have plenty of customization options when building your party. Enjoy a medieval soundtrack as you play in solo mode or team up with friends online to take on dungeons and special events.


Pros:
  • Easily accessible and fun to play
  • Vibrant art design
  • Wide variety of customization options
  • Medieval soundtrack
  • Multiple game modes
Cons:
  • Small number of customization options at the start

  • tabletop
  • rpg
  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • cooperative
  • dungeon
  • hex

5

Loop Hero (2021)

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Android Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

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.


Pros:
  • 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
Cons:
  • 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
  • rpg
  • boss
  • deckbuilder
  • deck
  • battle
  • strategy
  • pixel

6

Star Renegades (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Star Renegades is a tactical RPG roguelite that takes place during an interplanetary rebellion against an overwhelming force known as the Imperium. You must lead a squad of rebels, fight AI-driven robots and collect data/occupy bases to help your cause. With 13 hero classes, all with distinctive powers and abilities, you must keep an eye out for chests while surveying the territory and unlocking, trading and upgrading your rebels with a plethora of gear, loot and weapons. Enjoy breathtaking visuals while engaging in a reactive battle system that emphasizes interrupts and counters!


Pros:
  • Reactive battling system
  • Multiple generations of characters
  • 13 hero classes with distinctive powers
  • High health & shields
  • 50 handcrafted maps over three diverse planets
  • Procedurally generated missions & level layouts
  • Unique 2DX art style
Cons:
  • Challenging game play not for everyone
  • Countdown clock during mission
  • Unable to explore whole map due to collapsing bridges & obstacles

  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • tactical
  • pixel
  • battle
  • sci-fi
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • card
  • strategy
  • boss

7

Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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80
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PC Windows

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.

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

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • gothic
  • lovecraftian
  • combat
  • dark
  • battle
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • perma-death
  • fantasy

8

Pixel Dungeon (2015)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows java platform Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile IOS iPhone Android

Pixel Dungeon is a randomly-generated roguelike game where you can explore dungeons and search for fortune and fame. Choose to play as one of four classes - Warrior, Mage, Rogue or Huntress - and take on an adventure full of monsters, loot and secret doors. Enjoy a smooth experience with 16-bit art style and whimsical use of titles for scrolls that give hints about their effects.


Pros:
  • Randomly-generated dungeon adventures
  • 16-bit art style
  • Whimsical use of titles for scrolls hinting at effects
  • Clean & responsive design
  • No IAPs or ads
Cons:
  • No groundbreaking innovations
  • Some levels may require specific items to progress

  • rogue-like
  • luck
  • pixel
  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • tile
  • difficult
  • open-source

9

Tainted Grail: Conquest (2021)

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86
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Linux PC Windows Xbox Series X

In Tainted Grail: Conquest, you take on the role of an eternal hero fighting to keep monsters at bay and try to restore a cursed island that has been thrown into chaos. You will explore otherworldly areas, interact with characters and fight using your customisable deck of cards. With nine classes to choose from, each with unique ultimate abilities and personal cards, you can play your way and build up blocks and summon creatures to help you in battle.


Pros:
  • 9 unique classes
  • Customisable decks
  • Interactive story
  • Variety of passive abilities
  • Procedurally generated zones
  • Alternate victory system
  • Procedurally generated events
Cons:
  • Long playthroughs (over 2 hours)
  • Lack of variety in locations aesthetics-wise

  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • dark
  • deck
  • fantasy
  • choices
  • base-building
  • board-game

10

Betrayal At Club Low (2022)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Betrayal at Club Low is an innovative point n' click adventure game set in a groovy world full of sentient buildings and people who talk through music. Problem-solving takes the form of dice battles, which you must use your seven skills - cooking, deception, music, observation, physique, wisdom and wit - to overcome your foes. The key is to stack the odds in your favor by using money to upgrade each side of a skill dice from 1 through to 6. Additionally you can add pizzas toppings with 'pizza dice' for bonus effects!

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Pros:
  • Unique gameplay style
  • Dice battles with mood modifiers
  • Pizza dice with bonus effects
  • Aesthetic absurdity
  • Fun soundtrack
Cons:
  • Short playtime
  • Some parts can be difficult without upgrades or pizza bonuses

  • dice
  • choices
  • rogue-like
  • cooking
  • tabletop
  • dynamic
  • noir
  • surreal
  • lore
  • point-and-click
  • conversation
  • character
  • rpg
  • multiple-endings
  • third-person

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