The best roguelikes in 2025

about 1 month ago, by Enzo

The Roguelike genre has always been one of the pillars of video gaming, and has really stood out in recent years with some must-play titles. Widely represented in our game libraries, this genre was born out of the legacy of the game Rogue (1980), from which it takes its name. In this title, the player had to descend into a vast underground labyrinth to find an amulet and bring it back to the surface. Roguelike games are distinguished by their randomly generated levels and permanent death mechanic, forcing players to constantly restart, learn, and improve in order to progress.

The very principle of these games offers an infinite wealth of experiences, with each game telling a different story. The mechanics, which are both punitive and stimulating, offer broad prospects in terms of exploration, learning, replayability, and patience. Let's dive right into our selection of the best Roguelike games.

It's difficult to talk about Roguelikes without mentioning the famous game Hades, which, incidentally, has been given a highly anticipated sequel, released in 2025. The game invites players to explore Greek mythology through sumptuous art direction. The player takes on the role of Zagreus, prince of the Underworld and in conflict with his father, who attempts to escape the realm of the dead to discover his origins. Throughout your attempts, our hero will encounter the Olympian gods on numerous occasions, who will offer him powers to help him in his quest.

While isometric 3D games with (very) fast-paced gameplay are not to everyone's taste, the Roguelike genre also offers a wide variety of gameplay. In a much darker and more strategic style, Darkest Dungeon is a turn-based 2D dungeon exploration game. In the same genre, we find Dead Cells, Noita, and Spelunky 2, which are also worth checking out.

For those who prefer cooperation in the Roguelike genre, Returnal is the game to turn to, or Cult of the Lamb, with its fabulous artistic direction. For an even different experience, there are card games such as Slay the Spire, Inscryption, and the unmissable Balatro that are sure to appeal.

Do you fancy first-person roguelike games? If so, then Roboquest is the game for you. This gem is sort of like the love child of DOOM and Borderlands. In this little-known action FPS, available in 2-player co-op mode, you just need to choose a class and battle hordes of enemies to try to achieve the highest score possible and unlock all the game's secrets.

Of course, we couldn't conclude this article without mentioning The Binding Of Isaac, or even more recently Vampire Survivors, which have already won over a large number of players. Finally, we can even mention a very popular Sony franchise, whose latest installment has brought a DLC to the Roguelike genre. We are, of course, talking about God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla, available free of charge to all owners of the game.