Top 7 Roguelike/Roguelite Games Available in 2024

There have been a lot of really good roguelikes and roguelites that were released this year and some are worth mentioning as they are among the best in the history of the genre.

With so many roguelike and roguelite games available right now, it can be hard to find the ones that are actually worth playing. It also gets even more complex when you take into account that gamers typically enjoy different kinds of games, even in the same genre of titles.

This article lists seven of the best roguelike and roguelite games that are available to play in 2024. Look through the list to see if any of these titles cater to your preference and see what other games are similar to them.

1. 'Dead Cells'

Up first on the list is developer Motion Twin and Evil Empire's classic "Dead Cells," which takes inspiration from Metroidvanias and roguelites to deliver a unique experience. The games create a totally fresh "Roguevania" style of gameplay, according to Games Radar.

2. 'Risk of Rain 2'

Next up is "Risk of Rain 2" by developer Hopoo Games, which offers a unique but amazing experience that departs from the usual style of the genre. The game is a fully 3D over-the-shoulder action game that builds on the foundations of the original title.

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3. 'Slay the Spire'

"Slay the Spire" is arguably one of the more iconic titles on this list, as it was able to spawn an entire genre due to its addictive gameplay and mechanics. It forces players to improvise and sometimes rely on luck in order to progress further into the campaign.

4. 'Balatro'

A more recent release for the roguelike or roguelite genre is "Balatro," which has a simple premise of being based on the Poker card game. Despite this, "Balatro" is able to provide much more fun as it tasks players with acquiring as many points as they can through various means, Rock Paper Shotgun said.

5. 'Darkest Dungeon II'

"Darkest Dungeon II" is a sorrow-filled sequel to the massively popular game that revolves around your party's struggles. The second game in the franchise focuses more on relationships than the original and lets characters buff each other in battle.

6. 'Ravenswatch'

Developer Passtech Games' "Ravenswatch" is somewhat odd as it builds on the top-down roguelike action experience in a lot of different ways. It also features unique heroes that come from a variety of mythologies and stories, such as Red Riding Hood and Sun Wukong, according to PCGamesN.

7. 'Hades II'

Arguably the most talked about roguelite or roguelite in recent memory is "Hades 2," which is Supergiant Games' sequel to the critically acclaimed original. This time around, players take control of Melinoe, the Princess of the Underworld, as she journeys to defeat Chronos, the God of Time.

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