Rogue-like Games: Which is the Best?

[HeroicSpirit]

Rogue-like (or Rogue-lite, as some call them) is a term used to a type of game that focuses on randomization, permadeath, and harsh difficulty. Some notable examples are the Binding of Isaac, Spelunky, Risk of Rain, Hades, and Dead Cell, all of which I enjoy to some extent, even if I'm not very good at playing them.

Now, the reason these games are called Rogue-likes is because they're all based on the game Rogue, an old dungeon crawler game which has all of these elements. However, most people (including myself) have never really touched the game since it's pretty old, so its considered a legacy title, sort of like Metroidvania is.

This, of course, begs the question: which Rogue-like game is the best?

That is why I have created this pole, and will await your answers forthwith.

 

[Tide Hunter]

Though I haven't played it in a while due to beating it with most characters, my favorite is Enter the Gungeon.

 

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N O I T A

 

[drossbots]

N O I T A

Oooooooh, never heard of this one. Thanks for the rec.

 

[SendHelpPls]

If we're talking about games closer to original Rogue, then it's dungeons of dredmor, no question. But if we're talking action rogue-likes, then I'll vouch for Nuclear Throne.

 

[HeroicSpirit]

If we're talking about games closer to original Rogue, then it's dungeons of dredmor, no question. But if we're talking action rogue-likes, then I'll vouch for Nuclear Throne.

OH! I forgot to add that to the list!

 

[Emerald]

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon ya plebs.

 

[drossbots]

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon ya plebs.

Love this series. Explorers of Sky DX when?