The Best Rogue-like Games for Android - Page 2

Update : Word Play added at rank #48.
Here are our 10 Best Rogue-like Games for Android, position 11 to 20:
11

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?

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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

12

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.

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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

13

Crypt (2018)

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Xbox One Android PC Windows

This is not a video game. This is a psychological torture device. Do not attempt to play this game. You won't have an enjoyable experience. And that's intentional.

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  • rhythm
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler

14

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.

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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

15

Descenders (2019)

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

Descenders is a high-octane downhill biking game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With procedurally generated tracks, realistic physics, and a killer soundtrack, you'll find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of extreme sports. Customize your bike, show off your tricks, and compete to become a legendary Descender.


What we like:
  • Thrilling and realistic gameplay
  • Procedurally generated tracks for endless fun
  • Customizable bikes and characters
  • Supports co-op play
  • Captivating soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Unintuitive default keybinds
  • Reliance on random track generation can lead to frustration
  • Forced losses in gameplay can feel unfair

  • sport
  • rogue-like
  • cycling
  • racing
  • bikes
  • procedural
  • multiplayer
  • drum
  • fast-paced
  • boss
  • twin-stick

16

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a unique roguelike dungeon crawler / puzzle game hybrid. Players take control of Shovel Knight in a mysterious pocket dungeon and must traverse a series of enemy-filled levels, using simple controls to form chains of enemies and clear the level.


What we like:
  • 3 game modes
  • Adventure mode with an exciting story
  • Daily Run mode updates every 24 hours
  • Survival Mode
  • Easy to learn/hard to master
What could be improved:
  • Few overpowered relics that can make the game too easy

  • puzzle
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon-crawler
  • grid
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • competitive
  • tile-matching

17

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

18

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.

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

19

Vivid Knight (2021)

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90
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Android IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Join Crystal Princess Amelie on her quest to defeat the Black Witch and free her friends from jewel prisons in Vivid Knight, a dungeon-crawler game with auto-chess mechanics. Build a team of up to six fighters, collect powerful jewels, and activate unique symbol abilities to help you defeat monsters and progress through the dungeon. The game's cute anime-style graphics make it an enjoyable adventure for any player looking for a fun and replayable game.

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What we like:
  • No microtransactions
  • Fun and colorful graphics
  • Allows for a lot of different party approaches
  • Wide pool of unlockable characters and items
  • Unique gameplay mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Bonuses and debuffs hard to understand at first
  • Limited movement points may be frustrating
  • Dungeons may not be too difficult for seasoned roguelike players

  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • auto-battler
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • choices
  • inventory
  • management
  • strategy
  • deckbuilder
  • anime
  • replay-value
  • party-building
  • cute
  • medieval

20

Peglin (2024)

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

Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!

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  • rogue-like
  • pinball
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • boss
  • perma-death
  • physics
  • pachinko
  • replay-value
  • dragon
  • battle

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