The 17 Best Roguelike / Roguelite in 2026

The Binding of Isaac

A randomly generated action RPG shooter with rogue-like elements.

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Fans of challenging roguelike shooters with deep item synergies.

Nuclear Throne

Fast‑paced roguelike shooter where mutants battle for the ultimate weapon.

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Hardcore roguelike and twin‑stick shooter fans craving endless replayability and co‑op

Risk of Rain

Fast‑paced roguelike platformer where every death matters.

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Roguelike action‑platform fans craving tough online co‑op

Delver

Pixel‑perfect first‑person roguelike dungeon crawl

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Players craving fast‑paced FPS roguelike with pixel‑art style

Spelunky

Roguelike platform adventure where every run is unique

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Roguelike platform fans craving endless challenge

Venture

Navigate dungeons, dodge foes, and grab treasure before the invincible hunter appears

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Retro arcade enthusiasts craving fast, single‑session dungeon runs

Hack

Delve deep, retrieve the Amulet of Yendor, and die gloriously.

Free

Best for: Fans of classic ASCII roguelikes seeking deep strategic replay

Rogue

Classic dungeon crawl with procedural generation and permadeath

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Players who love classic roguelikes and ASCII dungeon crawls

Beneath Apple Manor

The first known roguelike dungeon crawler predating Rogue

Free

Best for: Retro RPG enthusiasts craving early roguelike history

Amulet of Yendor

A classic ASCII roguelike where you quest for the legendary amulet

Free

Best for: Fans of classic ASCII roguelikes seeking free, deep strategic gameplay

Larn

A classic 1986 ASCII roguelike adventure in a deadly dungeon.

Free

Best for: Fans of classic ASCII roguelikes craving endless, free dungeon crawls

NetHack

Classic ASCII roguelike adventure to retrieve the Amulet of Yendor

Free

Best for: Roguelike purists craving endless ASCII dungeon crawls

FTL: Faster Than Light

Command a rogue spaceship through a deadly, procedurally generated galaxy.

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Roguelike fans who want deep tactical space strategy

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time

Turn into a Pokémon and explore dungeons in a heartfelt adventure.

Paid (One-time)

Best for: RPG kids seeking adventure

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

Turn into a Pokémon and explore dungeons to save the world

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Young RPG fans

Rogue Legacy

A rogue‑like platformer where each death spawns a new, trait‑randomized heir

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Roguelike platformer fans craving endless, trait‑randomized runs

Shiren the Wanderer

Explore the deadly Karakuri Mansion in a classic roguelike adventure.

Paid (One-time)

Best for: Hardcore roguelike fans craving deep procedural challenges