Most Played Perma Death Games on Steam
Take a look at the top perma death games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more perma death titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best perma death games.
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1. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend! Realm of the Mad God Exalt is a game developed and published by . Released on February 20th 2012 has received 46,620 reviews of which 38,723 were positive and 7,897 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played perma death game, thanks to its 1,276 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
38,723
7,897
1,276
players
2. Void War
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine. Void War is a game developed and published by . Released on June 02nd 2025 has received 409 reviews of which 373 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 422 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among perma death games based on player count.
8.5
373
36
422
players
3. Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. Spelunky 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 29th 2020 has received 20,485 reviews of which 19,062 were positive and 1,423 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 353 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among perma death games based on player count.
9.1
19,062
1,423
353
players
4. Spellmasons
Spellmasons is a magical, tactical roguelike where you customize your spells. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and explore a deep magic system where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results! Spellmasons is a game developed and published by . Released on January 31st 2023 has received 638 reviews of which 591 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 331 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.7
591
47
331
players
5. Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more! Cyber Knights: Flashpoint is a game developed and published by . Released on June 02nd 2025 has received 1,097 reviews of which 1,042 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 249 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.0
1,042
55
249
players
6. Tales of Maj'Eyal
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers. Tales of Maj'Eyal is a game developed and published by . Released on December 12th 2013 has received 6,712 reviews of which 6,381 were positive and 331 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.2
6,381
331
119
players
7. PUMPKIN PANIC
COME TO THIS COZY FARM! Plant crops, take care of the plants, go fishing, or whatever you prefer, but have a good time! But be carefull, they say that strange things are happening in the area... PUMPKIN PANIC is a game developed and published by . Released on October 30th 2024 has received 2,345 reviews of which 2,259 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.2
2,259
86
58
players
8. ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes. ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2015 has received 1,530 reviews of which 1,297 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.1
1,297
233
32
players
9. Brutal Orchestra
Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game. You died, someone killed you. You are in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set off into Purgatory finding all manner of demented friends and foes on your quest to get petty revenge. Brutal Orchestra is a game developed and published by . Released on December 17th 2021 has received 1,800 reviews of which 1,764 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.3
1,764
36
30
players
10. Heads Will Roll: Reforged
Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War. Heads Will Roll: Reforged is a game developed and published by . Released on October 04th 2023 has received 951 reviews of which 833 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.3
833
118
28
players
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