Best Roguelike

A psychological horror deckbuilder that begins as a roguelike card game in a creepy cabin, but constantly subverts expectations with meta-narrative twists and escape room-style puzzles. The core card...

Caves of Qud stands out as a pinnacle of roguelike design, offering unparalleled depth and emergent storytelling. Set on a post-apocalyptic planet, players navigate procedurally generated dungeons, cu...

Northernlion, known for his extensive knowledge of roguelike games and his dry wit, has cultivated a loyal following through his long-running streams. His commentary is insightful and often hilarious,...

Hades II is the critically acclaimed sequel from Supergiant Games, currently in Early Access. It retains the core roguelike loop of its predecessor but introduces a new protagonist, Melinoë, new gods,...

The game that popularized the 'bullet heaven' or 'reverse bullet hell' genre. With simple directional controls, players choose a character and automatically attack hordes of monsters, focusing on coll...

Hades is a critically acclaimed roguelike dungeon crawler where you play as Zagreus, the Prince of the Underworld, attempting to escape his father's realm. Its defining feature is its narrative integr...

Into the Breach is a brilliantly concise and challenging turn-based strategy game where you command mechs defending cities from an alien invasion. Its tight, grid-based gameplay emphasizes tactical p...

Wargroove is a modern reimagining of the classic Advance Wars series, offering a charming and accessible turn-based strategy experience. Players command armies across grid-based maps, utilizing a vari...

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a darkly humorous and deeply unsettling roguelike where players battle through a series of increasingly challenging chambers, collecting items and unlocking new abilit...

The game that defined the roguelike deckbuilding genre. Players choose one of four unique characters, each with their own card pool, and ascend a spire of procedurally generated combats, events, and m...

Pacific Drive is a first-person survival driving game set in a surreal, anomaly-riddled version of the Pacific Northwest. Players must maintain and upgrade their station wagon to navigate a hostile, s...

Othercide is a tactical horror strategy game where you command the Daughters of the Mother, fighting against the Suffering. The game features a striking black, white, and red art style with a unique t...

While not native to the console, if a highly optimized mobile port is available, it offers the core, brilliant puzzle-like combat of the original. This version is excellent for short, intense bursts o...

Void Bastards is a unique roguelike shooter where players navigate procedurally generated prison levels, collecting resources and battling malfunctioning robots. The games distinctive art style and st...

While the base game is phenomenal, the Season Pass ensures access to all future content and potential mechanical expansions. For players who love the tight, perfect puzzle nature of the core game, the...