Best Rogue-like games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated rogue-like games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free rogue-like games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Cluckmech Oasis
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.
King Arthur: Legion IX
Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.
Genome Guardian
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Path of Achra
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Heading Out
An immersive driving game that meets a story-rich experience, passionately inspired by cult classic road movies. Each run offers a unique combination of races, chases, difficult decisions, and colorful characters. As you drive across the USA, every decision you make impacts your playthrough.
Cozy Space Survivors
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
KUNKUN Defender
KUNKUN Defender is an FPS + tower defense game where players need to resist zombie invasions in different regions affected by a virus outbreak until a helicopter comes for rescue.
Chrono Ark
Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!
Hexguardian
Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!
Trinity Survivors
Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Meta-Ghost: The Breaking Show
Immerse yourself in the reality show — "Breaking Show", where you engage in real-time battles with various intelligent machines using cybernetic enhancements and weapons. Whether for personal gain or lofty ideals. Fight! Until you reach the final victory on this Rogue-lite journey.
Swarm Grinder
Swarm Grinder is an action roguelite game with pixel art graphics. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Anomaly Collapse
Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!
The Lost Village
Once there was a prosperous village of Martials, now none of it remains. As the son of the former Master, you will lead your followers to rebuild this village. Recruit followers and enter the mysterious illusional domain, acquire lost wonders. Will you see the rebirth of ancestors’ glory again?
Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Kitchen Crisis
Kitchen Crisis is a culinary defense game. You are abducted by aliens and must satisfy their appetite. If you want to live to see another day, efficiently arrange your cooking appliances, upgrade your ingredients and tools! In order to survive, make wise decisions according to everchaning recipes.
Twilight Survivors
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Shadow Corridor 2 雨ノ四葩
Lost forever in the pitch black! But that's what makes it fun! The vast corridors covered in darkness change with each play. All you can do is run or hide from the frightening Apparitions. Use unique items and Karuta cards with special powers in your desperate search for an escape from the darkness!
CD 2: Trap Master
Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.Most played rogue-like games on Steam
Take a look at the top rogue-like games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. Balatro is a card game, roguelike deckbuilder and rogue-like game developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 145,148 reviews of which 142,287 were positive and 2,861 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played rogue-like game, thanks to its 16,423 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
142,287
2,861
16,423
players
2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a action roguelike, rogue-like and indie game developed by Nicalis, Inc. and Edmund McMillen and published by Nicalis and Inc.. Released on November 04th 2014 has received 339,421 reviews of which 330,418 were positive and 9,003 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 14,603 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rogue-like games based on player count.
9.6
330,418
9,003
14,603
players
3. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire! Slay the Spire is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game developed and published by Mega Crit. Released on January 23rd 2019 has received 179,761 reviews of which 175,822 were positive and 3,939 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 7,834 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rogue-like games based on player count.
9.7
175,822
3,939
7,834
players
4. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives. Brotato is a rogue-like, singleplayer and action roguelike game developed and published by Blobfish. Released on June 23rd 2023 has received 96,077 reviews of which 92,896 were positive and 3,181 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,265 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.5
92,896
3,181
3,265
players
5. Nubby's Number Factory
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode. Nubby's Number Factory is a strategy, rogue-like and arcade game developed and published by MogDogBlog Productions. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 5,655 reviews of which 5,530 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,221 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.4
5,530
125
2,221
players
6. Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. Hades II is a action, rogue-like and rogue-lite game developed and published by Supergiant Games. Released on May 06th 2024 has received 63,272 reviews of which 60,037 were positive and 3,235 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,195 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.3
60,037
3,235
2,195
players
7. Darkest Dungeon®
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost? Darkest Dungeon® is a turn-based combat, dark fantasy and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Red Hook Studios. Released on January 19th 2016 has received 148,198 reviews of which 135,897 were positive and 12,301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,955 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.1
135,897
12,301
1,955
players
8. Noita
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Noita is a physics, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed and published by Nolla Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 77,525 reviews of which 73,844 were positive and 3,681 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,696 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.4
73,844
3,681
1,696
players
9. Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past. Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell, action roguelike and rogue-like game developed by Dodge Roll and published by Devolver Digital. Released on April 05th 2016 has received 84,747 reviews of which 80,951 were positive and 3,796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,439 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.4
80,951
3,796
1,439
players
10. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. Dead Cells is a adventure, action roguelike and pixel graphics game developed and published by Motion Twin. Released on August 06th 2018 has received 166,781 reviews of which 161,928 were positive and 4,853 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,322 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rogue-like games.
9.6
161,928
4,853
1,322
players
Best deals on rogue-like games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of rogue-like games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted rogue-like games.
1. Terraformers
Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one! Terraformers is a simulation, procedural generation and survival game developed by Asteroid Lab and published by Goblinz Publishing and IndieArk. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 3,234 reviews of which 2,853 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for rogue-like category.
8.5
2,853
381
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms! Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a rpg, strategy and indie game developed by Unfrozen and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 7,713 reviews of which 6,621 were positive and 1,092 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in rogue-like games.
8.3
6,621
1,092
-95%
32.20€
1.61€
3. Rogue Lords
A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters. Rogue Lords is a rpg, rogue-like and dark fantasy game developed by Leikir Studio and Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 1,750 reviews of which 1,231 were positive and 519 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rogue-like games.
6.8
1,231
519
-95%
27.40€
1.37€
4. Zoeti
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land. Zoeti is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game developed by Dusklight CO. and LTD. and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 388 reviews of which 252 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
6.3
252
136
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE is a fps, rhythm and rogue-like game developed and published by Awe Interactive. Released on September 15th 2020 has received 11,070 reviews of which 10,057 were positive and 1,013 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
8.8
10,057
1,013
-94%
21.00€
1.26€
6. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles is a dice, roguelike deckbuilder and card battler game developed by Little Leo Games and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 4,068 reviews of which 3,734 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
8.8
3,734
334
-94%
22.83€
1.37€
7. Banners of Ruin
Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways. Banners of Ruin is a roguelike deckbuilder, rogue-like and card battler game developed by MonteBearo and published by Goblinz Publishing and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 3,039 reviews of which 2,407 were positive and 632 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
7.7
2,407
632
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
8. Colt Canyon
Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits. Colt Canyon is a western, blood and action roguelike game developed by Retrific and published by Headup. Released on June 16th 2020 has received 1,659 reviews of which 1,469 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
8.4
1,469
190
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
9. Blade Assault
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades. Blade Assault is a action, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed by TeamSuneat and published by NEOWIZ. Released on January 17th 2022 has received 2,220 reviews of which 1,670 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
7.3
1,670
550
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
10. West of Dead
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds. West of Dead is a replay value, rogue-like and western game developed by Upstream Arcade and published by Raw Fury. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 1,990 reviews of which 1,444 were positive and 546 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for rogue-like games.
7.0
1,444
546
-93%
21.29€
1.49€
Free rogue-like games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play rogue-like games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play rogue-like games.
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 pixel graphics, mmorpg and free to play game developed by Wild Shadow Studios and Deca Live Operations GmbH and published by Deca Live Operations GmbH. Released on February 20th 2012 has received 46,480 reviews of which 38,645 were positive and 7,835 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,246 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free rogue-like games on Steam.
8.2
38,645
7,835
1,246
players
2. Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage. Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 is a co-op, rpg and action game developed and published by ChillyRoom. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 1,236 reviews of which 759 were positive and 477 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free rogue-like games on Steam.
6.0
759
477
54
players
3. Never Split the Party
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions! Never Split the Party is a action roguelike, rogue-like and indie game developed and published by Legend Studio. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 4,332 reviews of which 3,313 were positive and 1,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free rogue-like games on Steam.
7.4
3,313
1,019
3
players
4. Sword Rogue
A simple rogue like action game. Use WASD to move, use the mouse to control the player character's direction, use the left mouse button to attack and right mouse button to use skill. Also supports keyboard only mode, see details in the ingame guide. Sword Rogue is a casual, action and action roguelike game developed and published by chx125ck. Released on August 05th 2020 has received 447 reviews of which 429 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free rogue-like games on Steam.
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18
5. Famaze
FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx. Famaze is a rogue-like, rpg and free to play game developed and published by Oryx Design Lab. Released on May 05th 2014 has received 382 reviews of which 305 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free rogue-like games on Steam.
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6. World Seed
A simple game with big ambitions. Fight creatures, explore the world and progress your character in this ever changing world. World Seed is a massively multiplayer, procedural generation and rogue-like game developed by Kortes and published by Ape Egg. Released on May 17th 2022 has received 335 reviews of which 251 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free rogue-like games on Steam.
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