RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreProcedural
Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190
Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Best Roguelike Games
This is the ranking of the best roguelike games, sorted by iRank score: a 0-100 metric blending Steam reviews, IGDB ratings (community and critic), Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes into a single number. Unlike opinion-based editorial lists, this order is computed from real data and applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment so games with few reviews can't inflate the top of the chart. Hades, Vampire Survivors and Slay the Spire lead the chart — the highest-rated titles in the genre according to our data. The top-25 average iRank is 77/100, out of 16 games catalogued. The ranking updates continuously as new reviews and votes come in.
Top 3
The best roguelike games game is Hades (93.3/100). Close behind: Vampire Survivors and Slay the Spire.
Full ranking
16 games cataloguedUpdated July 2026
Ranked by iRank Score
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloOfflineCo-opRangedMelee
Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49
Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS
RoguelikeRoguelike Deckbuilder
SoloHardcoreProceduralFantasyExploration
Steam👍 98%· 213KRAWG👍 89%· 1.1KMC86IGDB93· 6OC89· 56
Year 2019Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
OfflineCo-opSoloRangedMelee
Steam👍 97%· 4.8K
Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDark
Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16
Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreCasual
Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27
Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
RoguelikeRoguelike Deckbuilder
SoloMeleeMagicProceduralFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 320MC78IGDB83· 5OC78· 42
Year 2015Dev Defiant DevelopmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Steam👍 95%· 7.3KRAWG👍 81%· 132IGDB60· 1OC79· 21
Year 2014Dev Powerhoof · Surprise AttackPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloOfflineCo-opRangedMelee
Steam👍 96%· 5.3K
Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOffline
Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106
Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee
Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21
Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC
RoguelikeRoguelike Deckbuilder
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProcedural
Steam👍 83%· 674RAWG👍 42%· 26MC67IGDB68· 2OC67· 11
Year 2016Dev BetaDwarfPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RoguelikeRoguelike Deckbuilder
SoloProceduralIsometric
Steam👍 86%· 610RAWG👍 38%· 21
Year 2014Dev Dumb and Fat GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Steam👍 73%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 47MC62IGDB75· 2
Year 2013Dev Robot Loves KittyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeDark
Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2
Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC
RoguelikeBullet Heaven
SoloCasualProceduralPixel Art
Steam👍 52%· 754RAWG👍 12%· 26
Year 2012Dev David Williamson · David WILLIAMSONPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best roguelike game?
- According to the iRankGames ranking, Hades (93.3/100) tops the list. Close behind are Vampire Survivors and Slay the Spire.
- How is this ranking calculated?
- Each game receives an iRank score (0-100) blending several weighted sources: Steam reviews, IGDB community + critic ratings, Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes. The sort order additionally applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment: games with few reviews get pulled toward the genre average so small samples can't game the top of the chart.
- How many roguelike games are in this ranking?
- 16 games appear in this list (filtered by minimum popularity, excluding DLC, expansions and unclassified shovelware).
- What makes a good roguelike game?
- The highest-rated entries in this genre tend to share design coherent with subgenre conventions, tight controls, balanced challenge-and-reward loops, and an active player base that sustains their reception across multiple platforms. Examples in this ranking: Hades, Vampire Survivors and Slay the Spire.