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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Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Diabolic
The game is set in a dark pixel fantasy world. Destroy hordes of monsters ruling over what once was a prosperous land. 10 levels filled with various enemies await, you, each requiring a different approach to defeat. Like in any RPG, leveling up is the core element of the game
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!
Heroes of Hammerwatch
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Space Tyrant
Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.
Into the Breach
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
In Celebration of Violence
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
Dungreed
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Octogeddon
You ARE Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with one mission: DESTROY the world! Grow more tentacles and evolve each of them into deadlier and deadlier weapons until you become the ultimate eight-legged killing machine!
Scavenger SV-4
Scavenger SV-4 is a highly replayable atmospheric first-person science fiction game. Part simulator, part roguelike, it has elements of action, combat, resource management, and a dash of horror. It is not quite like any game you have played before.
Hand of Fate 2
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Card Quest
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
GTTOD: Get To The Orange Door
RISE. FALL. REPEAT. Ascend to the level of the Gods as you battle your way out of a shattered and chaotic dimension in this fast paced parkour FPS rogue-like.
Bomber Crew
Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!
Heat Signature
Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.
A Robot Named Fight!
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
红石遗迹 - Red Obsidian Remnant
A Roguelike gameplay and action system combined dungeon game.
Sky Rogue
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.
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 June 15th 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 250,334 reviews of which 246,479 were positive and 3,855 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 3,414 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
246,479
3,855
3,414
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 279,741 reviews of which 274,829 were positive and 4,912 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,760 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
274,829
4,912
2,760
players
3. 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 rogue-lite game developed by Funday Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing. Released on February 14th 2024 has received 36,558 reviews of which 31,693 were positive and 4,865 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,106 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rogue-lite games based on player count.
8.5
31,693
4,865
2,106
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 64,132 reviews of which 60,844 were positive and 3,288 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,063 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
9.3
60,844
3,288
2,063
players
5. 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 8,202 reviews of which 7,014 were positive and 1,188 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
8.3
7,014
1,188
1,727
players
6. 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 23,401 reviews of which 22,204 were positive and 1,197 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,267 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
9.3
22,204
1,197
1,267
players
7. 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 rogue-lite, space and perma death game developed and published by Tundra. 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. With 1,249 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
8.5
373
36
1,249
players
8. 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 rogue-like game developed and published by Duoyi Games. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 99,172 reviews of which 92,655 were positive and 6,517 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,159 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
9.2
92,655
6,517
1,159
players
9. 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, dungeon crawler and rogue-lite game developed and published by Red Hook Studios. Released on May 08th 2023 has received 21,539 reviews of which 16,355 were positive and 5,184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 891 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
7.5
16,355
5,184
891
players
10. 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 21,828 reviews of which 19,922 were positive and 1,906 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 777 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rogue-lite games.
8.9
19,922
1,906
777
players
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted rogue-lite games.
1. 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 3,028 reviews of which 2,670 were positive and 358 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for rogue-lite category.
8.5
2,670
358
-99%
22.99€
0.44€
2. Dandy Ace
Dandy Ace is an over the top action game that follows this fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards, fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist and free himself from a cursed mirror. Dandy Ace is a action, indie and rogue-lite game developed by Mad Mimic and published by NEOWIZ. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 1,222 reviews of which 1,079 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in rogue-lite games.
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1,079
143
-99%
16.79€
0.25€
3. 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 928 reviews of which 808 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rogue-lite games.
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120
-99%
24.99€
0.44€
4. Sparklite
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite! Sparklite is a action roguelike, pixel graphics and rogue-lite game developed by Red Blue Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 613 reviews of which 480 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
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480
133
-99%
24.99€
0.48€
5. 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 6,914 reviews of which 6,549 were positive and 365 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
9.2
6,549
365
-98%
24.50€
0.54€
6. Patch Quest
In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge! Patch Quest is a adventure, creature collector and rogue-lite game developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. Released on March 02nd 2023 has received 2,647 reviews of which 2,479 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
9.0
2,479
168
-98%
14.99€
0.34€
7. Ring of Pain
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain. Ring of Pain is a dungeon crawler, card game and rogue-lite game developed by Simon Boxer and Twice Different and published by Humble Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 4,805 reviews of which 4,398 were positive and 407 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
8.8
4,398
407
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
8. Going Under
Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus. Going Under is a action roguelike, dungeon crawler and beat 'em up game developed by Aggro Crab and published by Team17 Digital. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 3,718 reviews of which 3,376 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
8.7
3,376
342
-98%
19.99€
0.52€
9. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. ScourgeBringer is a indie, action and adventure game developed by Flying Oak Games and E-Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Released on October 21st 2020 has received 2,995 reviews of which 2,614 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
8.4
2,614
381
-98%
16.99€
0.43€
10. 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 19,913 reviews of which 16,395 were positive and 3,518 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for rogue-lite games.
8.1
16,395
3,518
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play rogue-lite games.
1. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game! The Braves is a action roguelike, arena shooter and rogue-lite game developed by 101XP GAME STUDIOS and published by 101XP. Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,643 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
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1,170
473
78
players
2. 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 730 reviews of which 543 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
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543
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3. Gene Shift Auto
Turbo-fast battle royale with roguelite superpowers. Fight through a GTA2-style city, level up fast and create godlike skill synergies. If you die mid-match, keep looting to revive before the final showdown! 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 2,439 reviews of which 2,028 were positive and 411 were negative resulting in a rating of 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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4. .Forty-Five
A perfect mix of card game, rogue-lite, and pure wild west mayhem. Explore an ever-changing map, collect cards, and battle enemies. Cards are Bullets and are loaded into the revolver to gun down enemies. Experience .Forty-Five's innovative gameplay for free! .Forty-Five is a roguelike deckbuilder, western and free to play game developed and published by Microwave Studios. Released on March 24th 2024 has received 887 reviews of which 850 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
9.0
850
37
2
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free rogue-lite games on Steam.
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