Roguelike
Roguelike is a game genre that has captured the hearts of players with its unique mechanics and challenging gameplay. These games typically feature procedurally generated levels, permanent character death (when you die, it's back to the beginning), and a turn-based gameplay system. Every playthrough in a Roguelike is a new story, where players must adapt to constantly changing conditions and make strategic decisions on the fly.
The roots of the genre trace back to the 1980s with the release of the legendary game Rogue, which gave the genre its name. Modern Roguelike games often blend classic elements with contemporary mechanics, incorporating action, RPG systems, and even puzzle-solving components. This genre is perfect for those who enjoy tough but rewarding gameplay, where every decision matters and every victory feels earned.
List of Roguelike Games:
The roots of the genre trace back to the 1980s with the release of the legendary game Rogue, which gave the genre its name. Modern Roguelike games often blend classic elements with contemporary mechanics, incorporating action, RPG systems, and even puzzle-solving components. This genre is perfect for those who enjoy tough but rewarding gameplay, where every decision matters and every victory feels earned.
List of Roguelike Games:
Caves of Qud (2024)
It is a pixel-art, retro-styled sci-fi roguelike with elements of adventure, strategy, and RPG.
Halls of Torment (2024)
This is a roguelike in a retro style inspired by classic RPGs of the late '90s. The game was developed by Chasing Carrots in 2024.
For The King 2 (2023)
This is a turn-based strategy and RPG developed by IronOak Games and published in collaboration with Curve Games on November 2, 2023.
Death Must Die (2023)
This is a roguelike game with pixel art and action RPG elements, combining nearly continuous combat with procedurally generated content.
Tunic (2022)
This adventure game with roguelike elements is aimed at players who appreciate exploration, puzzles, and original mechanics. Developed by Andrew Shouldice, it was released in 2022.
Rogue Legacy 2 (2022)
It is a role-playing platformer with roguelike elements, released in 2022 by Cellar Door Games.
The Last Spell (2021)
It is a tactical roguelike game with elements of strategy and Tower Defense, offering a mix of turn-based combat, exploration, and building.
Noita (2020)
It is a roguelike game featuring pixel-based simulation mechanics, developed by the Finnish studio Nolla Games in 2020.
Stoneshard (2020)
This is a 2D pixel hardcore RPG with Roguelike elements, developed by Ink Stains Games in 2020.
Children of Morta (2019)
This is an RPG with Roguelike elements, developed by Dead Mage and released in 2019.
Heroes of Hammerwatch (2018)
This is a pixel roguelike with action RPG elements, developed by Crackshell and released in 2018.
Dead Cells (2018)
It is a metroidvania game with roguelike elements, developed by Motion Twin in 2018.
Barony (2015)
This is a 3D pixelated RPG with Roguelike elements, developed by Reverb Triple XP in 2015.
Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015)
This is a rhythmic roguelike game, developed by Brace Yourself Games in 2015. In it, you will explore dungeons, fight enemies, and collect treasures, but all of this must be done in sync with the music.
Hero Siege (2014)
This is an action RPG in the Roguelike genre, developed by Panic Art Studios and released in 2014.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014)
It is a Roguelike RPG with action elements, developed by Nicalis in 2014.