Best Rogue-lite 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-lite games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free rogue-lite games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Dark Bestiary
Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.
DungeonTop
A rogue-like deck-building experience coupled with table top battles. Choose a hero and allegiance then dive deep into the dungeon, evolving your deck for survival. Each choice you make matters, even in between battles!
Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
Legendary creature is an independent game with rich playing methods such as roguelike + self-propelled chess + strategy. You can collect all kinds of magic creatures with various talents and skills, and can also evolve to a higher level.
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.
Neverinth
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
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.
Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Deck of Ashes
Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?
Space Simulation Toolkit
Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.
Rhythm Fighter
This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!
Seed Hunter 猎源
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Fury Unleashed
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience
CHANGE is an award nominated homeless survival experience set in a randomly created city with rogue-like elements. Explore, survive, earn perks, find items & kindness to develop your character & escape to a new life. Over 7 years of development & over 200 updates so far!
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!
Help Will Come Tomorrow
In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.
Receiver 2
Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.
Pirates Outlaws
Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.
One Step From Eden
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Roundguard
Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure!
Iris and the Giant
Iris and The Giant is a fusion of the CCG, RPG and roguelike genres. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Dive into a melancholic and gripping adventure, filled with cute monsters and buried memories. Ready to face your inner demons?
Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.Most played rogue-lite games on Steam
Take a look at the top rogue-lite games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Vampire Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and pixel graphics game developed and published by poncle. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 249,259 reviews of which 245,438 were positive and 3,821 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-lite game, thanks to its 3,579 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
245,438
3,821
3,579
players
2. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre. Hades is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed and published by Supergiant Games. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 278,591 reviews of which 273,727 were positive and 4,864 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,454 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rogue-lite games based on player count.
9.7
273,727
4,864
2,454
players
3. The Spell Brigade
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell! The Spell Brigade is a action roguelike, online co-op and bullet hell game developed and published by Bolt Blaster Games. Released on September 16th 2024 has received 6,280 reviews of which 5,539 were positive and 741 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,441 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rogue-lite games based on player count.
8.6
5,539
741
2,441
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
9.3
60,037
3,235
2,195
players
5. Death Must Die
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game. Death Must Die is a action roguelike, bullet hell and rogue-lite game developed and published by Realm Archive. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 19,616 reviews of which 18,078 were positive and 1,538 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. With 2,111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
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18,078
1,538
2,111
players
6. Soulstone Survivors
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void. Soulstone Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and early access game developed and published by Game Smithing Limited. Released on November 07th 2022 has received 21,279 reviews of which 19,406 were positive and 1,873 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,777 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
8.9
19,406
1,873
1,777
players
7. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes! Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a dwarf, action roguelike and bullet hell game developed by Funday Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing. Released on February 14th 2024 has received 35,963 reviews of which 31,157 were positive and 4,806 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,335 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
8.5
31,157
4,806
1,335
players
8. Darkest Dungeon® II
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within... Darkest Dungeon® II is a turn-based tactics, rogue-lite and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Red Hook Studios. Released on May 08th 2023 has received 21,103 reviews of which 16,023 were positive and 5,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 962 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
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16,023
5,080
962
players
9. PlateUp!
Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with new unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated locations. Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Hire your friends - or do it all yourself! PlateUp! is a co-op, management and cooking game developed by It's happening and published by Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games. Released on August 04th 2022 has received 23,117 reviews of which 21,940 were positive and 1,177 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 783 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
9.3
21,940
1,177
783
players
10. Gunfire Reborn
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop. Gunfire Reborn is a rogue-lite, fps and online co-op game developed and published by Duoyi Games. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 98,795 reviews of which 92,320 were positive and 6,475 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 711 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
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92,320
6,475
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Best deals on rogue-lite games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of rogue-lite 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-lite games.
1. Inkulinati
Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. Inkulinati is a medieval, turn-based strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Yaza Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 899 reviews of which 787 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for rogue-lite category.
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787
112
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25.00€
1.00€
2. Dreamscaper
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT. Dreamscaper is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and action game developed by Afterburner Studios and published by Maple Whispering Limited and indie.io. Released on August 05th 2021 has received 3,014 reviews of which 2,660 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in rogue-lite games.
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2,660
354
-95%
23.20€
1.16€
3. RAD
RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice. RAD is a action, rogue-lite and post-apocalyptic game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.. Released on August 19th 2019 has received 935 reviews of which 693 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rogue-lite games.
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242
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20.00€
1.00€
4. Rogue Stormers
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players. Rogue Stormers is a action roguelike, side scroller and shoot 'em up game developed by Black Forest Games and published by Black Forest Games and HandyGames. Released on April 21st 2016 has received 984 reviews of which 676 were positive and 308 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
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20.00€
1.00€
5. Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect. Griftlands is a card battler, rogue-lite and deckbuilding game developed and published by Klei Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2021 has received 13,905 reviews of which 13,050 were positive and 855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
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13,050
855
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17.67€
1.06€
6. Aces & Adventures
Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding RPG with poker-powered combat. Craft your deck, combining poker hands with powerful ability cards. Journey through 13 fully-voiced campaigns to save the Life Tree, or tackle procedurally-generated runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other. Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding, adventure and card game game developed by Triple.B.Titles and published by Yogscast Games. Released on February 23rd 2023 has received 3,077 reviews of which 2,765 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
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2,765
312
-94%
20.00€
1.20€
7. Revita
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses! Revita is a action roguelike, twin stick shooter and dungeon crawler game developed by BenStar and published by Dear Villagers and Doyoyo Games. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 2,243 reviews of which 1,846 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
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1,846
397
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
8. Astral Ascent
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat. Astral Ascent is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed by Hibernian Workshop and published by Hibernian Workshop, MP2 Games and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 6,591 reviews of which 6,245 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
9.2
6,245
346
-93%
24.71€
1.73€
9. Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero. Moonlighter is a hack and slash, pixel graphics and dungeon crawler game developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios. Released on May 29th 2018 has received 19,759 reviews of which 16,277 were positive and 3,482 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
8.1
16,277
3,482
-93%
21.14€
1.48€
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-lite games.
7.0
1,444
546
-93%
21.29€
1.49€
Free rogue-lite games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play rogue-lite 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-lite games.
1. Arcadegeddon
Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer, roguelite shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses. Arcadegeddon is a rogue-lite, arcade and action game developed by IllFonic and published by IllFonic Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 634 reviews of which 469 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
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2. Gene Shift Auto
Gene Shift Auto is a turbo-fast battle royale with roguelike superpowers. Loot, shoot, and drive through a chaotic city to level up godlike synergies. Win rounds to vote for random match modifiers, or if you die, loot as a zombie and get a kill to revive! Gene Shift Auto is a battle royale, rogue-lite and free to play game developed and published by Nik Nak Studios. Released on May 23rd 2017 has received 2,435 reviews of which 2,022 were positive and 413 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
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2,022
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3
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3. Super Raft Boat Classic
The world's been flooded, and all you have is your Super Raft Boat. Can you reach The Final Island? Super Raft Boat Classic is a action, action roguelike and rogue-lite game developed by Jason Gertner, Carson Kompon, Yukon Wainczak and Jennifer Kindl and published by Shattered Journal Games. Released on February 21st 2021 has received 931 reviews of which 866 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
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