Best Roguevania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 171 Roguevania games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 7/24/2024.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150,283 positive reviews and 4,358 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 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,449 positive reviews and 1,216 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.59 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,987 positive reviews and 1,328 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,242 positive reviews and 144 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,649 positive reviews and 1,261 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,853 positive reviews and 177 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. Eternal Escape: castle of shadows
You have lost your memory and are looking for a way out of the castle. The power of the nightmare magic has put the castle into an infinite loop. Carefully observing all possible abnormalities is the only way to crack the secrets of the vampire castle
Eternal Escape: castle of shadows has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Vagante
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Vagante has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,107 positive reviews and 489 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Vagante on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Extreme Jump
Welcome to the adrenaline-fueled realm of the Extreme Jumping Simulator!
Extreme Jump has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/5/2024 |
| Developer | Atomic Games |
| Publisher | Atomic Games |
| Steam App Id | 3055320 |
10. Galactic Glitch
Galactic Glitch is a roguelike shooter, with Physics! Throw rocks, catch missiles, and rip apart your enemies - then use them as ammo! Craft your own builds from a large array of weapons and powers. Explore the far reaches of this simulated universe, become more powerful, and discover its secrets.
Galactic Glitch has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2024 |
| Franchise | Crunchy Leaf Games |
| Developer | Crunchy Leaf Games |
| Publisher | Crunchy Leaf Games |
| Steam App Id | 1536620 |
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 | 2,101 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,265 | 1/31/2024 | 92 | $15.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 6/27/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 3/2/2023 | 90 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 4/28/2022 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/6/2016 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/11/2024 | 87 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 2/21/2018 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/5/2024 | 86 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 7/15/2024 | 86 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/1/2022 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/5/2024 | 84 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/21/2020 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/24/2023 | 84 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/7/2017 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/19/2021 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2024 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2018 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/6/2024 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Rogue Legacy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Patch Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 17). Rogue Legacy 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Ghost 1.0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 18). Eternal Escape: castle of shadows on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 13). Vagante on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 27). Extreme Jump on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Galactic Glitch on Steam. Steam Store.