Best Roguevania Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 161 Roguevania games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Roguevania game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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1. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells holds the #1 spot for "best Roguevania Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,659 positive reviews and 4,274 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
2. BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Artistic and Magnificent Combat Action, incredibly satisfying combos! Numerous characters, hundreds of moves! This unique action roguelite game will bring you an experience that exceeds expectations.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,892 positive reviews and 1,202 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dward with have vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Rogue Legacy has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,947 positive reviews and 1,324 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Cellar Door Games |
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Publisher | Cellar Door Games |
| Steam App Id | 241600 |
4. Patch Quest
In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!
Patch Quest has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,171 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/2/2023 |
| Franchise | Curve Games |
| Developer | Lychee Game Labs |
| Publisher | Curve Games |
| Steam App Id | 1347970 |
5. Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,521 positive reviews and 1,255 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Cellar Door Games |
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Publisher | Cellar Door Games |
| Steam App Id | 1253920 |
6. Ghost 1.0
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Ghost 1.0 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,837 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
| Developer | @unepic_fran |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463270 |
7. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
ScourgeBringer has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,312 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Flying Oak Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Steam App Id | 1037020 |
8. A Robot Named Fight!
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
A Robot Named Fight! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 724 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2017 |
| Developer | Morningstar Game Studio |
| Publisher | Morningstar Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 603530 |
9. Rising Hell
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Rising Hell has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Toge Productions |
| Developer | Tahoe Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 657000 |
10. Metal Unit
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Metal Unit has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguevania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,186 positive reviews and 428 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 1/27/2021 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | JellySnow Studio |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1173200 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 2,198 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 340 | 1/31/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 6/27/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 3/2/2023 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 4/28/2022 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/6/2016 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/21/2020 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/7/2017 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/19/2021 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/27/2021 | 80 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). ScourgeBringer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). A Robot Named Fight! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Rising Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Metal Unit on Steam. Steam Store.