Best Traditional Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 407 Traditional Roguelike 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. Traditional Roguelike game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. Path of Achra
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Path of Achra holds the #1 spot for "best Traditional Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,759 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Path of Achra on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Ulfsire |
| Publisher | Slouching Beast LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2128270 |
2. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,408 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
3. Tales of Maj'Eyal
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Tales of Maj'Eyal has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,249 positive reviews and 310 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales of Maj'Eyal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2013 |
| Developer | Netcore Games |
| Publisher | Netcore Games |
| Steam App Id | 259680 |
4. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,858 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
5. Cogmind
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Cogmind has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,638 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cogmind on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Grid Sage Games |
| Publisher | Grid Sage Games |
| Steam App Id | 722730 |
6. Elin
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Elin has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,477 positive reviews and 256 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Elin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/1/2024 |
| Developer | Lafrontier |
| Publisher | Lafrontier |
| Steam App Id | 2135150 |
7. Dungeons of Dredmor
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Dungeons of Dredmor has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,933 positive reviews and 317 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeons of Dredmor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2011 |
| Developer | Gaslamp Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaslamp Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 98800 |
8. One Way Heroics
Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.
One Way Heroics has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,791 positive reviews and 235 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play One Way Heroics on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2014 |
| Developer | Smoking WOLF |
| Publisher | PLAYISM |
| Steam App Id | 266210 |
9. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with five different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,360 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2022 |
| Developer | Shattered Pixel |
| Publisher | Shattered Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1769170 |
10. 攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】
Siege and Summon is an online turn-based competitive card game set in the Three Kingdoms era. Players can use soldier cards and skill cards to build a deck of cards to challenge powerful players in the world of the tk. NPCs can also fight against other players and form teams to challenge dungeons.
攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,024 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/17/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2888980 |
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| 475 | 5/7/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,854 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 12/12/2013 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/17/2017 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,202 | 11/1/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 7/13/2011 | 91 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 2/28/2014 | 91 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/17/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/27/2019 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 851 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2015 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,575 | 11/2/2024 | 89 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/18/2024 | 88 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/22/2020 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 350 | 7/25/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/1/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Tales of Maj'Eyal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Cogmind on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Elin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Dungeons of Dredmor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). One Way Heroics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). 攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】 on Steam. Steam Store.