Best Roguevania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 156 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 5/8/2024.
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1. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, 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. Regular free content updates!
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 150,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,649 positive reviews and 4,236 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 |
| 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,186 positive reviews and 1,192 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,934 positive reviews and 1,318 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 2,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,147 positive reviews and 134 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,437 positive reviews and 1,238 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 2,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,838 positive reviews and 176 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 | 6/7/2016 |
| Developer | @unepic_fran |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463270 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,047 positive reviews and 473 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).
8. Soulbind: Prologue
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Soulbind: Prologue 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 121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/25/2024 |
| Developer | Rubedo Games |
| Publisher | Rubedo Games |
| Steam App Id | 2850630 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,303 positive reviews and 316 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 |
10. TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2022 |
| Franchise | PLAYISM |
| Developer | //commentout |
| Publisher | PLAYISM |
| Steam App Id | 1393420 |
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 | 1,657 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 313 | 1/31/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 6/27/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/2/2023 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 368 | 4/28/2022 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/7/2016 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 2/21/2018 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/25/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/21/2020 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2022 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/24/2023 | 84 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/7/2017 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2018 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/19/2021 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/14/2023 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2024 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/10/2022 | 81 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2024 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/28/2024 | 81 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/27/2021 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Rogue Legacy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Patch Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Rogue Legacy 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Ghost 1.0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Vagante on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Soulbind: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). ScourgeBringer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity on Steam. Steam Store.