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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.
The genre-defining hack-and-slash: you descend floor by floor through randomized catacombs beneath Tristram all the way into Hell, chasing ever-better loot. Its oppressive gothic atmosphere and iconic soundtrack remain legendary.
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.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 157,452 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Action-packed real-time combat
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.
The genre-defining hack-and-slash: you descend floor by floor through randomized catacombs beneath Tristram all the way into Hell, chasing ever-better loot. Its oppressive gothic atmosphere and iconic soundtrack remain legendary.
The genre-defining hack-and-slash: you descend floor by floor through randomized catacombs beneath Tristram all the way into Hell, chasing ever-better loot. Its oppressive gothic atmosphere and iconic soundtrack remain legendary.
A frantic top-down roguelike shooter where Isaac fires tears through randomly generated basements. Hundreds of items stack into wild combinations, making every run different and grotesquely strange.
A frantic top-down roguelike shooter where Isaac fires tears through randomly generated basements. Hundreds of items stack into wild combinations, making every run different and grotesquely strange.
A grotesque twin-stick roguelike set in randomly generated basements, where countless bizarre items transform Isaac in wildly different ways each run. Dark, religiously tinged humor meets huge replayability and a wealth of secrets to unlock.
2011PC, Steam Deck playable4.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 49,357 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Runs that play out differently every time
Shooting and gunplay
A grotesque twin-stick roguelike set in randomly generated basements, where countless bizarre items transform Isaac in wildly different ways each run. Dark, religiously tinged humor meets huge replayability and a wealth of secrets to unlock.
You captain a starship on the run, rerouting power, directing crew and making tough calls in pausable real-time battles. Every run is procedurally generated, brutally tense and often ends in glorious failure.
2012PC, Steam Deck playable9.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 63,081 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Pixel art
You captain a starship on the run, rerouting power, directing crew and making tough calls in pausable real-time battles. Every run is procedurally generated, brutally tense and often ends in glorious failure.
An addictive poker roguelike where Jokers, card upgrades and wild synergies push your scores to absurd heights. Every run plays differently, and the hunt for the perfect build never gets old.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified13.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 162,769 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Tactical depth
Build variety
An addictive poker roguelike where Jokers, card upgrades and wild synergies push your scores to absurd heights. Every run plays differently, and the hunt for the perfect build never gets old.
A creepy card game played against a shadowy figure in a dark cabin, mixing deckbuilding with escape-room puzzles while constantly breaking its own rules. Beneath the surface lies a surprising, fourth-wall-bending mystery.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 136,199 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
Dark, serious atmosphere
A creepy card game played against a shadowy figure in a dark cabin, mixing deckbuilding with escape-room puzzles while constantly breaking its own rules. Beneath the surface lies a surprising, fourth-wall-bending mystery.
A minimalist auto-attacking roguelite where you only steer while your weapons fire on their own, snowballing through clever upgrade synergies into a screen-clearing force against thousands of monsters. Short runs and constant unlocks make it wildly addictive.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified4.99 €98 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 252,833 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Strong character progression
Runs that play out differently every time
A minimalist auto-attacking roguelite where you only steer while your weapons fire on their own, snowballing through clever upgrade synergies into a screen-clearing force against thousands of monsters. Short runs and constant unlocks make it wildly addictive.
A merciless survival game with a gothic, Tim Burton-esque hand-drawn style, where you scavenge, craft and fend off hunger, insanity and monsters in a procedurally generated wilderness. Death is permanent, but every run teaches you something new.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable8.19 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 97,308 reviews on Steam
Resources and survival
Open world
Lots to discover
A merciless survival game with a gothic, Tim Burton-esque hand-drawn style, where you scavenge, craft and fend off hunger, insanity and monsters in a procedurally generated wilderness. Death is permanent, but every run teaches you something new.
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.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €92 % positive
Very positive, 15,913 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Jumping and platforming
Action-packed real-time combat
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.
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 79,682 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Pixel art
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
The sequel to the genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder: every run you assemble card and relic synergies and make tense tactical decisions climbing the Spire. New heroes, alternate acts and co-op play open up fresh strategies.
2026PC, Steam Deck verified−20 %22.99 € 18.39 € 14 days left61 % positive
Mixed, 189,620 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
The sequel to the genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder: every run you assemble card and relic synergies and make tense tactical decisions climbing the Spire. New heroes, alternate acts and co-op play open up fresh strategies.
A co-op roguelike spin-off of Elden Ring where a trio races across a shrinking map over three days, powering up before facing a towering Nightlord boss. Fast, intense runs with distinct hero classes replace the sprawling solo journey.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable39.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 130,469 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Fantasy setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A co-op roguelike spin-off of Elden Ring where a trio races across a shrinking map over three days, powering up before facing a towering Nightlord boss. Fast, intense runs with distinct hero classes replace the sprawling solo journey.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 19,172 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
Puzzles and brain teasers
Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.
A frantic 3D roguelike shooter where random items stack into absurdly powerful builds while the difficulty relentlessly ramps up over time. Fight across a hostile alien planet solo or with up to three friends in co-op.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 242,760 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Loot and gear
Action-packed real-time combat
A frantic 3D roguelike shooter where random items stack into absurdly powerful builds while the difficulty relentlessly ramps up over time. Fight across a hostile alien planet solo or with up to three friends in co-op.
As a possessed lamb you found your own cult, managing a village of adorable woodland followers between fast roguelike dungeon runs. Its charm comes from the clash of cute visuals and gleefully macabre humor.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified22.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 113,448 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fantasy setting
As a possessed lamb you found your own cult, managing a village of adorable woodland followers between fast roguelike dungeon runs. Its charm comes from the clash of cute visuals and gleefully macabre humor.
An asynchronous PvP roguelike from Reynad where you buy, upgrade and arrange items on your board in a colorful bazaar, then watch battles resolve automatically. The depth lies entirely in building powerful item synergies for your chosen hero.
An asynchronous PvP roguelike from Reynad where you buy, upgrade and arrange items on your board in a colorful bazaar, then watch battles resolve automatically. The depth lies entirely in building powerful item synergies for your chosen hero.
Sifu is a punishing kung fu brawler about avenging your murdered family. Precise blocking, dodging and countering drive the combat, and every death ages you, raising the stakes with each attempt.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 22,311 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sifu is a punishing kung fu brawler about avenging your murdered family. Precise blocking, dodging and countering drive the combat, and every death ages you, raising the stakes with each attempt.
You and your friends scavenge dangerous abandoned moons for scrap to meet the Company's quota. Proximity voice chat, lethal monsters and chaotic mishaps blend real tension with slapstick laughs.
You and your friends scavenge dangerous abandoned moons for scrap to meet the Company's quota. Proximity voice chat, lethal monsters and chaotic mishaps blend real tension with slapstick laughs.
As a stranded astronaut caught in a time loop, you fight across a constantly shifting alien planet. Frantic bullet-hell shooting and a dark, enigmatic story make every run intense and punishing.
As a stranded astronaut caught in a time loop, you fight across a constantly shifting alien planet. Frantic bullet-hell shooting and a dark, enigmatic story make every run intense and punishing.
A punishing cave-delving platformer with procedurally generated levels where every death is final. Traps, enemies and emergent item interactions make for chaotic, memorable runs.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 14,703 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Jumping and platforming
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A punishing cave-delving platformer with procedurally generated levels where every death is final. Traps, enemies and emergent item interactions make for chaotic, memorable runs.
As Melinoë you fight through the Underworld and the surface world of Greek myth in fast, fluid runs, growing stronger with witchcraft, divine boons and weapons. The story unfolds with every attempt, backed by striking art and a great soundtrack.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 115,690 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Build variety
As Melinoë you fight through the Underworld and the surface world of Greek myth in fast, fluid runs, growing stronger with witchcraft, divine boons and weapons. The story unfolds with every attempt, backed by striking art and a great soundtrack.
A roguelike dungeon crawler where every move and attack must land on the beat of the music. The catchy soundtrack and rhythmic, tactical gameplay turn each run into a demanding dance.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 23,657 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Strong soundtrack
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A roguelike dungeon crawler where every move and attack must land on the beat of the music. The catchy soundtrack and rhythmic, tactical gameplay turn each run into a demanding dance.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−90 %19.99 € 1.99 € 2 days left82 % positive
You run a shop by day and dive into randomly generated dungeons at night, bringing back loot to sell for profit. The loop between shopkeeping and action-packed dungeon crawling is what makes it special.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−90 %19.99 € 1.99 € 2 days left82 % positive
Very positive, 17,385 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Loot and gear
Action-packed real-time combat
You run a shop by day and dive into randomly generated dungeons at night, bringing back loot to sell for profit. The loop between shopkeeping and action-packed dungeon crawling is what makes it special.
A 2D pixel-art roguelike platformer where you grow stronger on an alien planet by stacking random items while the difficulty keeps climbing over time. Playable solo or with up to three friends, each run feels different thanks to chaotic item combinations.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 20,785 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Sci-fi setting
Loot and gear
A 2D pixel-art roguelike platformer where you grow stronger on an alien planet by stacking random items while the difficulty keeps climbing over time. Playable solo or with up to three friends, each run feels different thanks to chaotic item combinations.
2025PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.49 €96 % positive
A chaotic online co-op game for up to six players where you haul fragile valuables through procedurally generated levels while monsters hunt you. Physics-driven slapstick mishaps and proximity voice chat blend big laughs with real tension.
2025PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.49 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 349,166 reviews on Steam
Playing together in co-op
Co-op or multiplayer
Lots of humour
A chaotic online co-op game for up to six players where you haul fragile valuables through procedurally generated levels while monsters hunt you. Physics-driven slapstick mishaps and proximity voice chat blend big laughs with real tension.
2021PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.79 €92 % positive
Instead of controlling the hero, you shape the world around his endless loop with cards for monsters, buildings and terrain while managing his gear between auto-battles. An oddly addictive blend of roguelike, base-building and loot optimization wrapped in grim retro pixel art.
2021PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.79 €92 % positive
Very positive, 33,931 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
Instead of controlling the hero, you shape the world around his endless loop with cards for monsters, buildings and terrain while managing his gear between auto-battles. An oddly addictive blend of roguelike, base-building and loot optimization wrapped in grim retro pixel art.
You explore a mysterious mansion whose layout you rebuild each day by drafting rooms, slowly unraveling layered puzzles on the hunt for Room 46. Roguelike planning meets deep discovery and secrets.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 17,949 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots to discover
Lavish presentation
You explore a mysterious mansion whose layout you rebuild each day by drafting rooms, slowly unraveling layered puzzles on the hunt for Room 46. Roguelike planning meets deep discovery and secrets.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−35 %29.99 € 19.49 € 2 days left80 % positive
You live a double life as a shopkeeper and adventurer, fighting through shifting dimensions in real-time combat and selling your loot in your own shop. The loop between dungeon action and shop management is the core of the game.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−35 %29.99 € 19.49 € 2 days left80 % positive
Very positive, 3,540 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Loot and gear
Economy and management
You live a double life as a shopkeeper and adventurer, fighting through shifting dimensions in real-time combat and selling your loot in your own shop. The loop between dungeon action and shop management is the core of the game.
Rue Valley is an emotional story-driven RPG set in a 47-minute time loop. Its personality system and mind-map puzzles let you work through trauma while unraveling the mystery of the anomaly.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.00 €70 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,945 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Emotional impact
Choices with consequences
Rue Valley is an emotional story-driven RPG set in a 47-minute time loop. Its personality system and mind-map puzzles let you work through trauma while unraveling the mystery of the anomaly.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−85 %21.99 € 3.29 € 2 days left88 % positive
A roguelike hack-and-slash where you rotate between members of the Bergson family, each with a distinct fighting style and shared upgrades. Between dungeon runs, a heartfelt family saga unfolds in gorgeous pixel art.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−85 %21.99 € 3.29 € 2 days left88 % positive
Very positive, 18,550 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Emotional impact
Fantasy setting
A roguelike hack-and-slash where you rotate between members of the Bergson family, each with a distinct fighting style and shared upgrades. Between dungeon runs, a heartfelt family saga unfolds in gorgeous pixel art.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified2.99 €96 % positive
You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified2.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 7,937 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Jumping and platforming
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−40 %24.99 € 14.99 € 6 days left91 % positive
A fast side-scrolling beat 'em up with roguelite structure set in the fantasy world of Talamh. Fluid combat, a roster of heroes, varied builds and co-op keep every run fresh.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−40 %24.99 € 14.99 € 6 days left91 % positive
Very positive, 9,619 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
A fast side-scrolling beat 'em up with roguelite structure set in the fantasy world of Talamh. Fluid combat, a roster of heroes, varied builds and co-op keep every run fresh.
An atmospheric survival roguelike in which a tiny wanderer descends into procedurally generated caverns full of hunger, cold, traps and creatures. Death is harsh and punishing, and the mood is lonely and dark.
An atmospheric survival roguelike in which a tiny wanderer descends into procedurally generated caverns full of hunger, cold, traps and creatures. Death is harsh and punishing, and the mood is lonely and dark.
You team up with friends to blast through Purgatory, shredding huge demon hordes with bizarre infernal weapons. It's a fast, co-op first-person shooter with run-based structure and heavy carnage.
You team up with friends to blast through Purgatory, shredding huge demon hordes with bizarre infernal weapons. It's a fast, co-op first-person shooter with run-based structure and heavy carnage.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−50 %4.99 € 2.49 € 4 days left95 % positive
A snappy arena roguelite where a potato wields up to six weapons at once against waves of aliens. Short runs plus dozens of quirky characters and item synergies make for huge replay value.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−50 %4.99 € 2.49 € 4 days left95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 113,197 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Fast pace
Action-packed real-time combat
A snappy arena roguelite where a potato wields up to six weapons at once against waves of aliens. Short runs plus dozens of quirky characters and item synergies make for huge replay value.
As the weak zombie Davy, you devour enemies, steal their powers and transform in a fast-paced action RPG to rescue the frozen Julia. It focuses on rapid power growth and tongue-in-cheek excess.
As the weak zombie Davy, you devour enemies, steal their powers and transform in a fast-paced action RPG to rescue the frozen Julia. It focuses on rapid power growth and tongue-in-cheek excess.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €94 % positive
A frantic smash-'em-up where you play an escaping ape, using guards as weapons and shields. A reactive jazz drum soundtrack and bold graphic style turn every escape attempt into a rhythmic rush.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €94 % positive
Very positive, 3,756 reviews on Steam
Strong soundtrack
Fast pace
Distinctive, stylised art style
A frantic smash-'em-up where you play an escaping ape, using guards as weapons and shields. A reactive jazz drum soundtrack and bold graphic style turn every escape attempt into a rhythmic rush.
A blisteringly fast top-down roguelike shooter where you blast through an irradiated wasteland with random weapons and mutations on your way to the throne. Runs are short, frantic and unforgiving, yet endlessly replayable.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified12.25 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 15,123 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Post-apocalyptic setting
Shooting and gunplay
A blisteringly fast top-down roguelike shooter where you blast through an irradiated wasteland with random weapons and mutations on your way to the throne. Runs are short, frantic and unforgiving, yet endlessly replayable.
A fast-paced hack-and-slash roguelite where you swap between different combat forms on the fly, chain combos, and fight through waves of machines and bosses.
2026PC, Steam Deck verified17.99 €81 % positive
Very positive, 1,680 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A fast-paced hack-and-slash roguelite where you swap between different combat forms on the fly, chain combos, and fight through waves of machines and bosses.
A dark fantasy first-person shooter where you hunt witches in repeated expeditions, mixing guns and spells and growing permanently stronger after each death. The gunplay is fast and unforgiving, and the visuals are striking.
2024PC, Steam Deck verified39.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 17,566 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Lavish presentation
Fantasy setting
A dark fantasy first-person shooter where you hunt witches in repeated expeditions, mixing guns and spells and growing permanently stronger after each death. The gunplay is fast and unforgiving, and the visuals are striking.
A first-person shooter where time only moves when you do. This standalone follow-up adds roguelike runs with upgrades, keeping the stylish slow-motion combat-as-puzzle feel.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified22.49 €85 % positive
Very positive, 9,296 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
A first-person shooter where time only moves when you do. This standalone follow-up adds roguelike runs with upgrades, keeping the stylish slow-motion combat-as-puzzle feel.
Chasm is a pixel-art Metroidvania with RPG elements where the world's mines and caverns are procedurally generated. You explore dungeons, fight enemies in real time, collect gear and uncover secrets.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified16.79 €76 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,451 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Lots to discover
Loot and gear
Chasm is a pixel-art Metroidvania with RPG elements where the world's mines and caverns are procedurally generated. You explore dungeons, fight enemies in real time, collect gear and uncover secrets.
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 51,420 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Lots of humour
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
Every pixel is physically simulated, letting you craft your own wands and chaotic spell combos to burn, flood or blow up the world. A brutal roguelite full of secrets where you often die to your own creativity.
Every pixel is physically simulated, letting you craft your own wands and chaotic spell combos to burn, flood or blow up the world. A brutal roguelite full of secrets where you often die to your own creativity.
Ratatan blends rhythm gameplay, roguelike runs and side-scrolling action, letting you lead a large horde of fighters to the beat, including online co-op for up to four players. It appears to focus on chaotic mass battles and rhythm timing.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable33.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 2,658 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Playing together in co-op
Co-op or multiplayer
Ratatan blends rhythm gameplay, roguelike runs and side-scrolling action, letting you lead a large horde of fighters to the beat, including online co-op for up to four players. It appears to focus on chaotic mass battles and rhythm timing.
A minimalist 2D side-scrolling strategy game where you ride as a monarch, collect coins, recruit subjects and defend your realm at night from greedy creatures. Atmospheric pixel art and a calm rhythm meet subtle pressure.
2015PC, Steam Deck verifiedfree90 % positive
Very positive, 22,812 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Distinctive, stylised art style
A minimalist 2D side-scrolling strategy game where you ride as a monarch, collect coins, recruit subjects and defend your realm at night from greedy creatures. Atmospheric pixel art and a calm rhythm meet subtle pressure.
You pilot a castle on wheels, devour villages, and assemble a modular arsenal of siege weapons and arcane machinery to crush rival strongholds. A minimalist medieval roguelike built around growth and construction.
You pilot a castle on wheels, devour villages, and assemble a modular arsenal of siege weapons and arcane machinery to crush rival strongholds. A minimalist medieval roguelike built around growth and construction.
A medieval co-op hack-and-slash roguelike where you cut through hordes alongside a Scottish battalion to retake your island. Along the way you uncover the secret of the Dragon Meteor.
2026PC, Xbox, Steam Deck verified24.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 2,582 reviews on Steam
Playing together in co-op
Co-op or multiplayer
Action-packed real-time combat
A medieval co-op hack-and-slash roguelike where you cut through hordes alongside a Scottish battalion to retake your island. Along the way you uncover the secret of the Dragon Meteor.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %19.99 € 1.99 € 7 days left87 % positive
A turn-based roguelike RPG where you lead a party of heroes across a hex-based map, solo or in online co-op. Random events, weather and dice-based checks make every run a risky adventure.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %19.99 € 1.99 € 7 days left87 % positive
Very positive, 31,163 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Fantasy setting
A party of several characters
A turn-based roguelike RPG where you lead a party of heroes across a hex-based map, solo or in online co-op. Random events, weather and dice-based checks make every run a risky adventure.
As the captain of a steamship, you sail the dark underground sea of Fallen London, juggling fuel, supplies and your fraying sanity. It thrives on grim, literary storytelling, discovery and the constant risk of death.
2015PC, Steam Deck playable18.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 7,648 reviews on Steam
Lore and world history
Strong, story-driven narrative
Resources and survival
As the captain of a steamship, you sail the dark underground sea of Fallen London, juggling fuel, supplies and your fraying sanity. It thrives on grim, literary storytelling, discovery and the constant risk of death.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €91 % positive
A turn-based stealth tactics game where you guide a small team of agents through procedurally generated corporate facilities while a ticking clock pressures you. Every move matters, since mistakes can permanently cost you agents.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 5,113 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
Sneaking and hiding
A turn-based stealth tactics game where you guide a small team of agents through procedurally generated corporate facilities while a ticking clock pressures you. Every move matters, since mistakes can permanently cost you agents.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch14.99 €76 % positive
A raft journey down a procedurally generated river through a flooded, abandoned America, where you scavenge, craft and avoid predators. The survival struggle is backed by a moody folk soundtrack and a bold illustrated look.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch14.99 €76 % positive
Mostly positive, 2,712 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Resources and survival
Strong soundtrack
A raft journey down a procedurally generated river through a flooded, abandoned America, where you scavenge, craft and avoid predators. The survival struggle is backed by a moody folk soundtrack and a bold illustrated look.
A mysterious dealer lays out a tarot-card board-game dungeon, and encounters then erupt into real-time, Arkham-style melee brawls. The blend of luck, choices and combat makes every run tell a different story.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable19.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 8,016 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Cards and deck-building
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A mysterious dealer lays out a tarot-card board-game dungeon, and encounters then erupt into real-time, Arkham-style melee brawls. The blend of luck, choices and combat makes every run tell a different story.
You and your friends descend into spooky caves and film monsters and mishaps to go viral on the fictional SpöökTube. The mix of panic, slapstick and proximity chat makes for plenty of laughs in co-op.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified7.49 €92 % positive
Very positive, 73,254 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Co-op or multiplayer
Playing together in co-op
You and your friends descend into spooky caves and film monsters and mishaps to go viral on the fictional SpöökTube. The mix of panic, slapstick and proximity chat makes for plenty of laughs in co-op.
You drive a car you repair and upgrade into a supernaturally warped exclusion zone in the Pacific Northwest, scavenging resources before returning to your garage. The car becomes your companion and main survival tool, while each run uncovers more of the zone's mystery.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable29.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 21,848 reviews on Steam
Driving or flying
Resources and survival
Sci-fi setting
You drive a car you repair and upgrade into a supernaturally warped exclusion zone in the Pacific Northwest, scavenging resources before returning to your garage. The car becomes your companion and main survival tool, while each run uncovers more of the zone's mystery.
Muck is a survival roguelike where you gather resources, craft gear and survive escalating monster waves and bosses on a randomized island. It is especially fun in co-op with friends, with a simple, humorous low-poly look.
2021PC, Steam Deck playablefree93 % positive
Very positive, 185,110 reviews on Steam
Resources and survival
Playing together in co-op
Co-op or multiplayer
Muck is a survival roguelike where you gather resources, craft gear and survive escalating monster waves and bosses on a randomized island. It is especially fun in co-op with friends, with a simple, humorous low-poly look.
Roguelikes and roguelites turn failure into part of the fun. Each run is built differently, so you adapt on the fly, learn the systems, and slowly get better. On PC, the genre is especially well covered, and the list ranges from fast action games to slow, thoughtful strategy.
The first thing to decide is how you want to play. If you like reflex-based action, Hades is a stylish, story-rich pick, while Dead Cells mixes Metroidvania exploration with a difficult, parry-focused combat style. If you prefer turn-based thinking, Slay the Spire is a difficult deckbuilder with strategic choices, and Balatro puts a different spin on deckbuilding with a stylish pixel art look. Difficulty is the second factor: many games here are tagged Difficult, including The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and FTL: Faster Than Light, so expect to lose a lot before things click.
Also consider mood and pacing. Inscryption combines deckbuilding with horror, mystery, and puzzles, so it suits players who want something unusual. Vampire Survivors is tagged Co-op and Comedy, which makes it a good choice if you want a lighter, pixel art take on the genre. Check the tags for Horror or Dark Fantasy if atmosphere matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a roguelike and a roguelite?
Both use randomly built runs where you die and restart. Roguelites usually let you carry some progress between attempts, which fits the idea of growing stronger bit by bit, as in Hades or Dead Cells.
Which roguelike is best for beginners on PC?
Hades is a good starting point thanks to its stylish action and strong story. Vampire Survivors is another approachable option with simple pixel art action and co-op.
Are there roguelikes without real-time action?
Yes. Slay the Spire, Balatro, and Inscryption are deckbuilders with turn-based play, and Darkest Dungeon offers party-based turn-based combat. FTL: Faster Than Light uses real-time with pause.
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