Best Roguevania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 215 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 2/19/2025.
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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 164,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,555 positive reviews and 4,746 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
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,810 positive reviews and 1,432 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. Dunjungle
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Dunjungle 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 582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 571 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Astrolabe Games |
| Developer | Bruno Bombardi |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1589570 |
4. 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 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,076 positive reviews and 1,342 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,423 positive reviews and 160 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,993 positive reviews and 1,301 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 |
7. Windblown
Brave the Vortex and dash your way to greatness in this lightning-fast action roguelite for 1-3 players from the crafters of Dead Cells. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with those Sentinels in search of that perfect run!
Windblown has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,708 positive reviews and 691 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1911610 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,880 positive reviews and 185 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,257 positive reviews and 514 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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).
10. 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 85, placing it in the #10 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 109 positive reviews and 4 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,298 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,983 | 2/14/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/22/2024 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 6/27/2013 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/2/2023 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 4/28/2022 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 252 | 10/24/2024 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/7/2016 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 2/21/2018 | 86 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/11/2024 | 85 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/5/2024 | 84 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2024 | 84 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/21/2020 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2022 | 84 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/24/2023 | 84 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/7/2017 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2024 | 83 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/19/2021 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/24/2024 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Dunjungle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Rogue Legacy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Patch Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Rogue Legacy 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Windblown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Ghost 1.0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Vagante on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Eternal Escape: castle of shadows on Steam. Steam Store.