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Games like Rogue Legacy

2013USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified92 % positive14.79 €

A tough 2D platformer where every death passes the sword to an heir with random, often silly traits like colorblindness or gigantism, who then storms the shifting castle again. Gold you collect upgrades the family manor for good, so each generation gets a little stronger.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Pixel art
  • Build variety
  • Jumping and platforming

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In short: Games like Rogue Legacy

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Rogue Legacy special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Skul: The Hero Slayer

95 %Match

2021USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive16.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Rogue Legacy: runs that differ every time, lots of builds to try and pixel art.

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.

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Dead Cells

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.

Rising Hell

Jumping and platforming

A vertical action roguelike platformer in pixel art with a heavy-metal attitude, where you climb out of procedurally generated hell as the sinner Arok. Unlockable characters and talents keep each run fresh.

Unepic

Interconnected level design

A modern-day gamer is pulled into a fantasy castle and must fight his way through a sprawling pixel-art metroidvania with spells, gear and skill points. Its cheeky humor and constant nods to pop culture and RPG clichés give it a distinctive charm.

Dungreed

Jumping and platforming

Dungreed blends fast 2D side-scrolling action with roguelite runs. You fight through a constantly changing dungeon, collecting weapons, spells and food to take on the evil lurking below.

Astral Ascent

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced 2D action roguelite where you pick one of four heroes and take on the twelve Zodiac bosses. Quick combat, plenty of spells and allies keep each run varied.

Tallowmere

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D hack-and-slash platformer where you fight through randomly generated dungeons ruled by the quirky Lady Tallowmere, trying to get as deep as you can.

Fury Unleashed

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced comic-book shooter platformer where you blast through ever-changing pages, chain combos and collect ink to permanently upgrade your hero. Roguelike and Metroidvania elements add variety and replay value.

Vagante

Build variety

A pixel-art roguelike platformer with permadeath and procedurally generated dungeons, where you mix classes, gear and spells. The co-op mode with friends is a big part of the appeal.

Caveblazers

Jumping and platforming

A brutal pixel-art roguelike platformer where you fight through procedurally generated caves full of orcs and goblins, collecting weapons and magic items and dying often in gory ways.

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