
Crypt of the NecroDancer Image via Brace Yourself GamesĬrypt of the NecroDancer is a roguelike rhythm game where you must move to the beat of the music while battling creatures and exploring randomly generated dungeons. Although One Step From Eden is a fairly niche game, its mechanics are responsive, and feel great to play. This game is perfect for brief sessions, as each run typically lasts around 30 minutes to an hour.

One Step From Eden also features nine characters to unlock, with vastly different playstyles. The game is difficult in a way that feels satisfying, and dodging projectiles moving at Mach 20 is an addicting feeling. One Step From Eden is a roguelike that moves at breakneck speed, requiring quick thinking and even quicker input. One Step From Eden Image via Thomas Moon Kang With an art style to topple triple-A games, and a soundtrack that is definitely on our playlist, Hades is a love letter to roguelikes that must be played. This knowledge refines your skills and prepares you for the next threat. When you die, you know why, and you learn how to avoid dying in the future. Hades does an excellent job at making every run feel fair. The game constantly equips you with abilities that put you on an even playing field with your enemies. Did you have an overpowered set of boons last run? This run, you will also become overpowered, but with completely different boons. Did you die to the same boss for the fifth time? There’s always another weapon that may be more effective. Hades is a game that keeps you coming back. With passionate developers, and razor-sharp game feel, Dead Cells is a pinnacle of roguelike games. This game redefined the roguelike genre, demonstrating that games don’t have to be either challenging or fun. Dead Cells also offers three DLC packs, all of which have Very Positive reviews on Steam. The game features randomly generated worlds and crisp combat mechanics and is continually being updated by the developers. Are you interested in Nuclear Blaze? No flaming in the comments section below.15 best roguelike games Dead Cells Image via Motion Twinĭead Cells is a classic roguelike, known for its lack of checkpoints and grueling difficulty. It’s now confirmed for release on PS5 and PS4 “early next year”, releasing digitally with information about a physical release to come “at a later date”. In addition to featuring smooth controls and a familiar visual style, the game has numerous difficulty settings as well as a Kid Mode, which alters the levels and controls to allow children and younger players to enjoy the game too. You can get a feel for it in the above trailer. It’s not a rogue-like or Metroidvania - it’s a linear platformer about using your firehose and other tools to puzzle through the environment and unravel the story. Released on PC last year to very positive reviews, Nuclear Blaze is a 2D action adventure in which you play a firefighter, called in to tackle a raging inferno only to discover a mysterious underground facility. Now, he’s broken away from the larger team to pursue some solo projects, and one of those is an all-new game named Nuclear Blaze. While it was developed by several talented people at studio Motion Twin, Sébastien Bénard spearheaded much of the process, credited as lead game designer and lead developer. Dead Cells is an excellent rogue-like side-scroller with fluid controls and intricate design.
