Best Roguelike 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 roguelike games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played and best free roguelike games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Bioprototype
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh.
Call of Clans
Call of Clans is an online turn-based strategy card game set in a magical world. Build a versatile deck with minion and skill cards to challenge equally matched opponents in a world of swords and magic. Team up with others to conquer challenging co-op dungeons
Gumballs & Dungeons
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!
Alpha League HD
Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
NETHER DUNGEONS
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.
👑Idle Calibur：Zero💕（选王之剑：零）
A game that seamlessly integrates TRPG, SLG,Gacha, Idle,Rogue,anime style. Crafted by genuine players, Prepare to embark on a journey that showcases the full extent of my intellect, imagination, and sincerity. Gather your strength, forge bonds, and ascend to the throne of kingship—
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...
A Work of Art
A dark, witty, psychological thriller in the horror genre, A Work of Art presents a 1-2 hour story-driven experience with Visual Novel features and RPG elements. Follow a colorful cast of quirky characters through a twisted tale of beauty and darkness; All to the sound of a Dark Original soundtrack.
Harbinger
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.
Nordhold: Origins
Immerse yourself in Nordhold: Origins, a tower defense game with high replayability. Build a medieval Nordic village, develop its economy, and defend it with unique towers and upgrades. Choose heroes and relics, compete on leaderboards, and aim for the Valhalla rank!
Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world.
Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.
Alpha League
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.
The Braves: Beginning
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!
Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes!
Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG -
"The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever." The long-awaited sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series is finally here!
Born Again
Explore an enchanting world with friends or on a solo adventure, as you Hack-n-Slash your way through minions of the Outer Realm in redemption of your dishonorable past!
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Prologue version of the game Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter where you'll search for the stolen Heart of the Universe and battle machine enemies! Play solo or join forces with friends in co-op mode.
Most played roguelike games on Steam
Take a look at the top roguelike games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Alpha League HD
Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 884 reviews of which 795 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played roguelike game, thanks to its 1,753 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
795
89
1,753
players
2. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can. Muck is a survival, multiplayer and crafting game developed and published by Dani. Released on June 05th 2021 has received 175,857 reviews of which 164,593 were positive and 11,264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 951 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among roguelike games based on player count.
9.2
164,593
11,264
951
players
3. Bioprototype
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh. Bioprototype is a strategy, auto battler and hack and slash game developed and published by Emprom Game. Released on May 19th 2025 has received 549 reviews of which 495 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 273 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among roguelike games based on player count.
8.4
495
54
273
players
4. Gumballs & Dungeons
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore! Gumballs & Dungeons is a rpg, adventure and roguelike game developed by Qcplay and published by UltraPlayers. Released on March 04th 2025 has received 1,003 reviews of which 961 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played roguelike games.
9.0
961
42
82
players
5. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss. Arrow a Row is a looter shooter, roguelite and roguelike game developed and published by Lonerangerix. Released on August 20th 2023 has received 16,164 reviews of which 15,651 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played roguelike games.
9.4
15,651
513
46
players
6. Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG -
"The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever." The long-awaited sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series is finally here! Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG - is a rpg, casual and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Nussygame. Released on January 09th 2024 has received 704 reviews of which 580 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played roguelike games.
7.8
580
124
13
players
7. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG is a turn-based strategy, rpg and dark fantasy game developed and published by Nussygame. Released on December 13th 2022 has received 1,356 reviews of which 1,194 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played roguelike games.
8.4
1,194
162
12
players
8. Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes! Xanadu Land is a massively multiplayer, bullet hell and co-op campaign game developed and published by whiteisle Studio. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 1,287 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played roguelike games.
8.6
1,170
117
9
players
9. Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again. Rabbit Hole is a action, adventure and action roguelike game developed by ShortCake_Cafe and Moai Music and published by Engi_ee. Released on March 01st 2024 has received 1,385 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played roguelike games.
8.6
1,257
128
5
players
10. Gatekeeper: Infinity
Prologue version of the game Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter where you'll search for the stolen Heart of the Universe and battle machine enemies! Play solo or join forces with friends in co-op mode. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a action, roguelike and roguelite game developed by Gravity Lagoon and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on November 10th 2023 has received 4,430 reviews of which 4,090 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played roguelike games.
8.9
4,090
340
1
players
Free roguelike games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play roguelike games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play roguelike games.
1. Alpha League HD
Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 884 reviews of which 795 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,753 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free roguelike games on Steam.
8.5
795
89
1,753
players
2. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can. Muck is a survival, multiplayer and crafting game developed and published by Dani. Released on June 05th 2021 has received 175,857 reviews of which 164,593 were positive and 11,264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 951, this roguelike game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free roguelike games on Steam.
9.2
164,593
11,264
951
players
3. Bioprototype
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh. Bioprototype is a strategy, auto battler and hack and slash game developed and published by Emprom Game. Released on May 19th 2025 has received 549 reviews of which 495 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 273, this roguelike game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free roguelike games on Steam.
8.4
495
54
273
players
4. Gumballs & Dungeons
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore! Gumballs & Dungeons is a rpg, adventure and roguelike game developed by Qcplay and published by UltraPlayers. Released on March 04th 2025 has received 1,003 reviews of which 961 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
9.0
961
42
82
players
5. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss. Arrow a Row is a looter shooter, roguelite and roguelike game developed and published by Lonerangerix. Released on August 20th 2023 has received 16,164 reviews of which 15,651 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
9.4
15,651
513
46
players
6. Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG -
"The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever." The long-awaited sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series is finally here! Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG - is a rpg, casual and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Nussygame. Released on January 09th 2024 has received 704 reviews of which 580 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
7.8
580
124
13
players
7. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG is a turn-based strategy, rpg and dark fantasy game developed and published by Nussygame. Released on December 13th 2022 has received 1,356 reviews of which 1,194 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
8.4
1,194
162
12
players
8. Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes! Xanadu Land is a massively multiplayer, bullet hell and co-op campaign game developed and published by whiteisle Studio. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 1,287 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
8.6
1,170
117
9
players
9. Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again. Rabbit Hole is a action, adventure and action roguelike game developed by ShortCake_Cafe and Moai Music and published by Engi_ee. Released on March 01st 2024 has received 1,385 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
8.6
1,257
128
5
players
10. Gatekeeper: Infinity
Prologue version of the game Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter where you'll search for the stolen Heart of the Universe and battle machine enemies! Play solo or join forces with friends in co-op mode. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a action, roguelike and roguelite game developed by Gravity Lagoon and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on November 10th 2023 has received 4,430 reviews of which 4,090 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free roguelike games on Steam.
8.9
4,090
340
1
players