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Rogue Legacy is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, procedural generation and combat magic in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 35 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dead Cells, Berry and A Castle Full of Cats lead the list, with Dead Cells reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Rogue Legacy special.

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The closest game to Rogue Legacy is Dead Cells — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Berry and A Castle Full of Cats follow close behind.

#1Dead Cells93 #2Berry91 #3A Castle Full of Cats91 #4Metroid: Samus Returns91 #51000 Amps93

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Games like Rogue Legacy

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeRangedProceduralFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

91

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual topdown, while skipping roguelike runs

#3A Castle Full of Cats

91

A Castle Full of Cats

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationCasualNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

#4Metroid: Samus Returns

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Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

93

1000 Amps

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

Year 2012Dev Brandon BrizziPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#6Rogue Legacy 2

90

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeProceduralExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Metroid Dread

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Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DHardcoreNarrative

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#8The Messenger

90

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

91

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

92

Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

91

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeRangedExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

#13Hollow Knight: Silksong

87

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

89

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

88

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Xbox Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Rogue Legacy?: The closest game to Rogue Legacy is Dead Cells, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and roguelike runs. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Rogue Legacy?: The three closest games to Rogue Legacy are: 1. Dead Cells (93/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Berry (91/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. A Castle Full of Cats (91/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Rogue Legacy's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 35 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Berry similar to Rogue Legacy?: Yes, very much so — Berry scores 91/100 similarity to Rogue Legacy. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Rogue Legacy?: The best Adventure games similar to Rogue Legacy are Dead Cells, Berry, A Castle Full of Cats and Metroid: Samus Returns. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Rogue Legacy attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and roguelike runs.
How is similarity to Rogue Legacy calculated?: We compare Rogue Legacy against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Rogue Legacy experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.