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.
Filters & Lists
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.
Tales of Yore
Tales of Yore is a light-weight 2D MMORPG featuring all your RPG tropes in one casual package. Explore, complete quests and slay evil monsters to write your Tale. Alternatively make yourself a nice purple hat and show off. The choice is yours!
Beecarbonize
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent.
召唤之王 (Supreme Summoner)
‘Supreme Summoner’ is a turn-based strategy chess game. Taking the imaginative Romance of the Three Kingdoms as its theme, it innovatively blends elements of gods, demons, and mystical creatures, making each faction and character's attributes even more prominent.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.
World Boss
LazarBeam and Fresh present WORLD BOSS. Fast, fluid FPS gameplay. Millions of builds. Non-stop 14-player mayhem. Download NOW for FREE!
The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2
You will answer questions that will reveal things deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to once again unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever.
Mad Adventures
Work together or betray each other! Unlock lobby-wide upgrades. Survive a 4-day expedition to reach the final boss. A Multiplayer 3D Platformer with a sprinkle of Roguelike and Battle Royale!
Heads Will Roll: Downfall
Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier.
RUNGORE: Beginner Experience
Card game mechanics - check. Real time battles - check. Silly humor - check. If this isn't the game of your dreams i don't know what is (Also we have hidden memes everywhere lol)
Half-Earth Socialism
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin?
Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Citywars Tower Defense
Citywars TD is a cute multiplayer third person Survival Tower Defense. Build towers, gather resources, craft tools, upgrade weapons, level up buildings, expand your city with your friends and work under pressure before the next incoming wave of monsters.
Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
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