Best Traditional Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 330 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 4/9/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Traditional Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,990 positive reviews and 281 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 |
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 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,770 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2015 |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
3. 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 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 637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 630 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Ulfsire |
| Publisher | Slouching Beast LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2128270 |
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 1,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,155 positive reviews and 31 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 1,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,501 positive reviews and 60 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,874 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2011 |
| Developer | Gaslamp Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaslamp Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 98800 |
7. 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 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,754 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 |
8. The World is Your Weapon
Wells, pitfalls, houses, villagers, monsters (!?), anything around you can be a weapon! An action RPG that you've never seen before, you can fight with all the objects you see in the game. There are more than 300 kinds of weapons.Aim to complete the weapon gallery!
The World is Your Weapon has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 583 positive reviews and 18 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2019 |
| Developer | kagaya |
| Publisher | DWANGO Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1056490 |
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 1,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,108 positive reviews and 57 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. UnReal World
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike RPG taking place in the ancient North. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
UnReal World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,147 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enormous Elk |
| Steam App Id | 351700 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Traditional Roguelike games available on Steam.
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 | 78 | 12/12/2013 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 7/15/2015 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 234 | 5/7/2024 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 10/17/2017 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/13/2011 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/28/2014 | 90 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/22/2020 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/16/2015 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/15/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/1/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/5/2021 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2017 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 12/22/2021 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/20/2022 | 86 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 3/25/2024 | 86 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 3/31/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 9). Tales of Maj'Eyal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Path of Achra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Cogmind on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Dungeons of Dredmor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). One Way Heroics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). The World is Your Weapon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.