The best roguelikes and roguelites on Nintendo Switch
Die, restart, get better: games with randomly built runs where every attempt plays out differently and you grow stronger bit by bit.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Action-packed real-time combat
Loot and gear
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.
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
Challenging difficulty
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.
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
Challenging difficulty
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
Strong soundtrack
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
Strong soundtrack
Pixel art
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
Action-packed real-time combat
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
Loot and gear
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
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Jumping and platforming
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
Lavish presentation
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.
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
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
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.
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
Action-packed real-time combat
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
Post-apocalyptic setting
Pixel art
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.
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.
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
Playing together in co-op
Pixel art
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.
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
Co-op or multiplayer
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.
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.
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
Co-op or multiplayer
Lots of humour
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.
A minimalist real-time tactics game where you defend small islands against Viking raids with a few squads. Charming low-poly visuals and simple controls meet surprisingly deep combat and roguelite runs.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 12,518 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Distinctive, stylised art style
Runs that play out differently every time
A minimalist real-time tactics game where you defend small islands against Viking raids with a few squads. Charming low-poly visuals and simple controls meet surprisingly deep combat and roguelite runs.
A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend a hellish train across three floors against heavenly armies. Clever clan pairings and powerful synergies make every run feel different.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.50 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 19,991 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend a hellish train across three floors against heavenly armies. Clever clan pairings and powerful synergies make every run feel different.
A fast-paced pixel-art roguelike where you play a wizard chaining elemental spells into flashy combos. Each run through the trials rewards quick reflexes and smart arcana picks, with optional local co-op.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified15.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 17,355 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Action-packed real-time combat
Fantasy setting
A fast-paced pixel-art roguelike where you play a wizard chaining elemental spells into flashy combos. Each run through the trials rewards quick reflexes and smart arcana picks, with optional local co-op.
A fast-paced turn-based deckbuilder roguelite set in the Vampire Survivors universe, where you crawl through dungeons and chain huge card combos with the Turboturn mechanic.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 19,095 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
Pixel art
A fast-paced turn-based deckbuilder roguelite set in the Vampire Survivors universe, where you crawl through dungeons and chain huge card combos with the Turboturn mechanic.
You're a living die forced into a game show, fighting turn-based duels by smartly assigning your dice rolls to equipment. Each of the six characters changes the rules, all wrapped in plenty of humor and a bright, colorful look.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €88 % positive
Very positive, 10,485 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
You're a living die forced into a game show, fighting turn-based duels by smartly assigning your dice rolls to equipment. Each of the six characters changes the rules, all wrapped in plenty of humor and a bright, colorful look.
A comic-styled first-person shooter with a roguelike structure: you raid procedurally generated derelict ships, plan routes through the nebula and juggle scarce resources. The look is like a living comic book, with dry, dark humor.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 3,895 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Lots of humour
Shooting and gunplay
A comic-styled first-person shooter with a roguelike structure: you raid procedurally generated derelict ships, plan routes through the nebula and juggle scarce resources. The look is like a living comic book, with dry, dark humor.
A mobile take on the Elder Scrolls universe with first-person combat, procedurally arranged dungeon runs, and a town you rebuild over time. It favors short sessions and gear progression over a huge open world.
A mobile take on the Elder Scrolls universe with first-person combat, procedurally arranged dungeon runs, and a town you rebuild over time. It favors short sessions and gear progression over a huge open world.
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 26,421 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
A punishing, procedurally generated platformer where every cave brings new hazards, secrets and chaotic system interactions. Mastering bombs, ropes and traps leads to memorable runs, even in co-op.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified16.79 €93 % positive
Very positive, 19,847 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Challenging difficulty
Lots to discover
A punishing, procedurally generated platformer where every cave brings new hazards, secrets and chaotic system interactions. Mastering bombs, ropes and traps leads to memorable runs, even in co-op.
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift mixes the series' infamous vehicular carnage with roguelite runs: you upgrade your car and plow through zombie hordes in a post-apocalyptic world.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €62 % positive
Mixed, 768 reviews on Steam
Driving or flying
Post-apocalyptic setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift mixes the series' infamous vehicular carnage with roguelite runs: you upgrade your car and plow through zombie hordes in a post-apocalyptic world.
A punishing turn-based roguelike where you drive a fragile band of heroes across a cursed land by stagecoach. Stress, afflictions and party relationships are as dangerous as the monsters.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified36.49 €74 % positive
Mostly positive, 24,576 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
A punishing turn-based roguelike where you drive a fragile band of heroes across a cursed land by stagecoach. Stress, afflictions and party relationships are as dangerous as the monsters.
A tense blend of roguelike and tower defense where you guide a small squad of stranded survivors through procedurally generated floors. You split scarce power between rooms and build defenses before hauling the crystal to the exit, so every door you open is a gamble.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable11.39 €87 % positive
Very positive, 9,431 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
A tense blend of roguelike and tower defense where you guide a small squad of stranded survivors through procedurally generated floors. You split scarce power between rooms and build defenses before hauling the crystal to the exit, so every door you open is a gamble.
A fast-paced roguelite action adventure set in the gothic, storybook-like realm of Random, where Queen Aleksandra fights alongside her living die Fortune. Dice-driven chance reshapes combat and abilities in every run.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 794 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Runs that play out differently every time
Action-packed real-time combat
A fast-paced roguelite action adventure set in the gothic, storybook-like realm of Random, where Queen Aleksandra fights alongside her living die Fortune. Dice-driven chance reshapes combat and abilities in every run.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−10 %7.49 € 6.74 € 5 days left72 % positive
A frantic bullet-heaven roguelite set in the Warhammer universe: play heroes from Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, mow down endless hordes and evolve iconic weapons.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−10 %7.49 € 6.74 € 5 days left72 % positive
Mostly positive, 653 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
Dark, serious atmosphere
A frantic bullet-heaven roguelite set in the Warhammer universe: play heroes from Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, mow down endless hordes and evolve iconic weapons.
A roguelite that mixes brick-breaker mechanics with horde survival, letting you fuse ricocheting balls into wild synergies while building up a base between runs.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 25,384 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Build variety
Strong character progression
A roguelite that mixes brick-breaker mechanics with horde survival, letting you fuse ricocheting balls into wild synergies while building up a base between runs.
A rhythm adventure where every move and attack must land on the beat of remixed Zelda music. A randomly generated overworld and dungeons, playable as Link, Zelda and others, turn Hyrule into a musical tactical challenge.
A rhythm adventure where every move and attack must land on the beat of remixed Zelda music. A randomly generated overworld and dungeons, playable as Link, Zelda and others, turn Hyrule into a musical tactical challenge.
A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.50 €90 % positive
Very positive, 14,282 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Strong character progression
Action-packed real-time combat
A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.
A top-down roguelike shooter where you play as Rose, fighting waves of hell's monsters, beating bosses and collecting new weapons to win back your life.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 209 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
A top-down roguelike shooter where you play as Rose, fighting waves of hell's monsters, beating bosses and collecting new weapons to win back your life.
A roguelite city builder where you found new settlements in the endless rain, juggling resources, species needs and looming storms. Randomized maps and conditions keep each run fresh, while meta-progression steadily expands your options.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 33,646 reviews on Steam
Building and crafting
Economy and management
Tactical depth
A roguelite city builder where you found new settlements in the endless rain, juggling resources, species needs and looming storms. Randomized maps and conditions keep each run fresh, while meta-progression steadily expands your options.
2022PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %4.99 € 2.99 € 11 days left90 % positive
A tight survivors-style roguelite where you aim and shoot manually against swelling hordes of Lovecraftian horrors. Short 20-minute runs and synergistic upgrades let you craft absurdly powerful builds.
2022PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %4.99 € 2.99 € 11 days left90 % positive
Very positive, 27,958 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Pixel art
Action-packed real-time combat
A tight survivors-style roguelite where you aim and shoot manually against swelling hordes of Lovecraftian horrors. Short 20-minute runs and synergistic upgrades let you craft absurdly powerful builds.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−75 %22.99 € 5.74 € until tomorrow95 % positive
Extreme downhill mountain biking on procedurally generated courses where tricks, reflexes and risky lines matter. Crashes hurt and every run plays out differently.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−75 %22.99 € 5.74 € until tomorrow95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 20,238 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fast pace
Challenging difficulty
Extreme downhill mountain biking on procedurally generated courses where tricks, reflexes and risky lines matter. Crashes hurt and every run plays out differently.
A coin-pusher arcade machine meets roguelike deckbuilding: you combine special coins and items into satisfying chain reactions, spin the lucky wheel, and shake the machine until the coins fall.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified11.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 4,378 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Runs that play out differently every time
Distinctive, stylised art style
A coin-pusher arcade machine meets roguelike deckbuilding: you combine special coins and items into satisfying chain reactions, spin the lucky wheel, and shake the machine until the coins fall.
An action roguelite in a Japanese-folklore-inspired world where you play as Towa, fighting alongside different guardians, forging swords and building bonds in the village to resist Magatsu's forces.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €63 % positive
Mixed, 211 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
An action roguelite in a Japanese-folklore-inspired world where you play as Towa, fighting alongside different guardians, forging swords and building bonds in the village to resist Magatsu's forces.
Roguelikes and roguelites work because every run is a short story you get to retell better. You die, learn what went wrong, and head back in with a new build, a new idea, or a bit more permanent power. The main thing to decide before you pick one is what kind of challenge you want: fast reflexes, careful planning, or a mix of both.
If you like action, Hades is the easiest place to start, with its stylish presentation, mythology setting and a story that moves forward as you keep trying. Dead Cells is harder and built around platforming, parrying and Metroidvania-style exploration. Enter the Gungeon swaps that for shooting and lists co-op among its tags, which helps if you want a partner. Vampire Survivors also has co-op, and its pixel art and comedy tone make it a light option.
If you prefer thinking over twitching, the deckbuilders and tactics games are the better fit. Slay the Spire is a turn-based card game tagged as difficult, and Balatro is a stylish deckbuilder with its own strategic twist. Into the Breach is a turn-based tactics puzzle game and, on this list, one of the few not on PlayStation or Xbox. Darkest Dungeon suits players who enjoy a grim, party-based challenge.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best roguelike to start with on Nintendo Switch?
Hades is a good first pick thanks to its action combat and story-driven structure. Vampire Survivors is another approachable choice if you want something simpler and lighter.
Which Switch roguelikes are good for co-op?
Vampire Survivors, Enter the Gungeon and Risk of Rain 2 all carry co-op tags in the list. Risk of Rain 2 is also tagged multiplayer and difficult.
Are there turn-based roguelikes on Switch?
Yes. Slay the Spire and Balatro are deckbuilders, Into the Breach is a tactics puzzle game, and Darkest Dungeon is a party-based turn-based RPG.
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