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Best Roguelike loops Games
Run-based with permadeath and meta-progression
48 games ranked by roguelike loops intensity
Crying Suns
WindowsmacOS
Pixel artResource managementSci-fi technologyReal-time combatLinear story
ScourgeBringer
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artPlatformingFranticExplorationSkill mastery
Crab Champions
Windows
PlatformingDialogue choicesShootingCo-op chaosFrantic
Madcap Mosaic
Windows
Deck buildingPixel artMethodicalSolo contemplativeRoguelike loops
Hunt: Showdown 1896
Windows
Open worldShootingTenseCompetitive rankedMethodical
Invisible, Inc.
WindowsmacOSLinux
StealthDialogue choicesSci-fi technologySkill masteryTurn-based combat
Nuclear Throne
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artLocal multiplayerSkill masteryShootingFrantic
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
WindowsLinux
Turn-based combatMethodicalSci-fi technologySolo contemplativeRoguelike loops
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingResource managementTech/research treesTurn-based combatTerritory control
Hades
WindowsmacOS
Fantasy mythologyMelee combatSolo contemplativeLinear storyExploration
Peglin
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatRoguelike loopsPixel artPhysics puzzlesSolo contemplative
Risk of Rain (2013)
WindowsmacOSLinux
PlatformingPixel artLocal multiplayerCo-op chaosSkill mastery
Wildfrost
Windows
Deck buildingTurn-based combatSkill masteryMethodicalSolo contemplative
Spelunky 2
Windows
PlatformingLocal multiplayerSkill masteryCo-op chaosRoguelike loops
FTL: Faster Than Light
WindowsmacOSLinux
Sci-fi technologyResource managementSolo contemplativeRoguelike loopsSkill mastery
R.E.P.O.
Windows
StealthExplorationTenseCo-op chaosPhysics puzzles
Spelunky
Windows
PlatformingLocal multiplayerSkill masteryRoguelike loopsSolo contemplative
Cogmind
Windows
StealthTurn-based combatExplorationSci-fi technologyLinear story
Don't Starve
WindowsmacOSLinux
Open worldExplorationSandboxCraftingResource management
Roboquest
Windows
ShootingFranticCo-op chaosSkill masterySci-fi technology
Lethal Company
Windows
Co-op chaosTenseExistential dreadExplorationWhimsical
Hades II
WindowsmacOS
Fantasy mythologySkill masteryMelee combatExplorationLinear story
Darkest Dungeon®
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatCosmic horrorExplorationTenseSkill mastery
Darkest Dungeon® II
WindowsmacOS
Cosmic horrorTurn-based combatMethodicalExplorationTense
XCOM® 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatPuzzle solvingMethodicalSci-fi technologyRoguelike loops
Zombie Slayers
Windows
Co-op chaosPixel artResource managementShootingBase management
Luck be a Landlord
WindowsmacOSLinux
Resource managementPixel artSolo contemplativeMethodicalRoguelike loops
7 Days to Die
WindowsmacOSLinux
Open worldVoxelExplorationSandboxShooting
No Man's Sky
WindowsmacOS
Open worldExplorationSandboxShootingCrafting
Dome Keeper
WindowsmacOSLinux
Resource managementExplorationSolo contemplativeSci-fi technologyPixel art
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artLocal multiplayerTenseSkill masteryExploration
Trove
Windows
Open worldSandboxPixel artMMO socialVoxel
Deep Rock Galactic
Windows
ShootingExplorationCo-op chaosCollectionSci-fi technology
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
Windows
TenseSolo contemplativeMeditativeExplorationResource management
Cozy Grove
Windows
CraftingWhimsicalLinear storyCollectionResource management
Gourdlets
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxCity/empire buildingPixel artOpen worldBase management
Moonlighter
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artMelee combatExplorationResource managementSolo contemplative
Wobbledogs
WindowsmacOS
Wholesome friendshipWhimsicalSandboxPick-up-and-playPhysics puzzles
Tiny Glade
WindowsLinux
SandboxBase managementCozyPick-up-and-playNature and ecology
RAM: Random Access Mayhem
WindowsmacOS
Pixel artShootingFranticSkill masterySci-fi technology
Mars First Logistics
Windows
SandboxPuzzle solvingExplorationOpen worldStylized 3D
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
WindowsmacOS
MinimalistVehicle controlSolo contemplativeMeditativePhysics puzzles
Balatro
WindowsmacOS
Deck buildingPixel artDialogue choicesSolo contemplativeTurn-based combat
Emberward
Windows
Base managementResource managementMethodicalReal-time combatWarfare emphasis
Monster Train 2
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatDialogue choicesMethodicalDeck buildingFantasy mythology
Shogun Showdown
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artTurn-based combatMethodicalSolo contemplativeDeck building
.Forty-Five
Windows
Deck buildingMethodicalTurn-based combatSolo contemplativeExploration
Cube Chaos
WindowsLinux
Dialogue choicesMinimalistReal-time combatResource managementWarfare emphasis