The Best Rogue-like Games - Page 4

Update : Blue Prince added at rank #15.
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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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PIZZA POSSUM (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Embark on a cheeky arcade adventure in Pizza Possum! Outwit guard dogs, don hilarious disguises, and munch your way through a seaside village to become the ultimate pizza-stealing possum. Perfect for a quick laugh or a co-op giggle fest, this stealthy escapade is a slice of pure fun!


What we like:
  • Affordable and loads of fun
  • Ideal for quick gaming sessions
  • Excellent co-op experience
  • Introduces stealth mechanics in an accessible way
  • Provides laughter-filled playtime with friends
What could be improved:
  • Limited content requiring replay for full completion
  • Discarded items can clutter gameplay

  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • protagonist
  • cooking
  • stealth
  • colourful
  • cartoony
  • 3d
  • family-friendly
  • local
  • arcade
  • villain
  • cute
  • funny
  • hide-and-seek

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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles (2023)

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

Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.


  • rogue-like
  • dice
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • dice-deckbuilder
  • card
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • battler
  • strategy
  • procedural
  • digital
  • replay-value

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The Crackpet Show: Happy Tree Friends Edition (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!


  • rogue-like
  • rail
  • cooperative
  • cute
  • gore
  • humor
  • violent
  • twin-stick
  • old-school
  • local
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • funny
  • dark
  • procedural

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Returnal (2023)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows

Returnal is an intense third-person shooter and horror game with roguelike elements. Players take on the role of Selene, a determined protagonist stuck in a seemingly endless cycle on an alien planet. As you learn more about the alien world you've come to inhabit, you'll be better prepared to deal with its menacing creatures and picturesque locales that are as dangerous as they are beautiful. With plenty of upgrades, parasites, and malignancy to contend with, Returnal offers an unpredictable roguelike experience that will keep players engaged for hours.

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What we like:
  • Varied upgrades
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Online co-op available
  • Content-rich game world
  • Visually stunning environments
What could be improved:
  • Intense difficulty level may prove frustrating for some players
  • Special trigger mechanics require DualSense controller for optimal experience

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • tps
  • shooter
  • boss
  • controller-support
  • sci-fi
  • narrative
  • horror

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Ravenswatch (2024)

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

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

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  • rogue-like
  • cooperative

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Wargroove 2 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch j Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!


  • tactical
  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • battle
  • campaign
  • multiplayer
  • pixel
  • fantasy
  • war
  • online
  • traditional
  • retro
  • bite-sized
  • puzzle

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Wall World (2023)

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Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?


  • rogue-like
  • mining
  • tower-defense
  • mech
  • procedural
  • aliens
  • pixel
  • scroller
  • resource-management
  • resource
  • exploration
  • action-adventure
  • management
  • sci-fi

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Dome Keeper (2022)

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PC Windows Android Linux Mac OS

Dome Keeper is a thrilling mining game that combines rogue-lite elements with intense monster battles. Excavate resources, upgrade your gear, and defend your dome against enemy attacks. With effective gameplay mechanics, a variety of resources and upgrades, and unique gadgets, Dome Keeper offers a satisfying experience.


What we like:
  • Effective gameplay mechanics
  • Variety of resources and upgrades
  • Unique gadgets for the dome
What could be improved:
  • Starting over can feel slow compared to the fast-paced gameplay

  • survival
  • rogue-like
  • time-management
  • aliens
  • management
  • wave
  • resource
  • mining
  • underground
  • resource-management
  • inventory
  • base-building
  • tower-defense
  • dark
  • post-apocalyptic

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