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The Most Popular Roguelike Video Games Right Now

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Updated September 15, 2025 21 items
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We’re ranking the biggest and most popular roguelike video games in 2020. This growing subgenre often utilizes dungeon-style levels, tile graphics, and RPG-like gameplay mechanics. Of course, arguably the defining characteristic of any roguelike game is the fact that most characters only have one life - making them exponentially more difficult.

What’s your favorite roguelike game? Dead Cells brought the heat in 2018, and Don’t Starve is often cited as one the most successful releases in the genre. Sure, these games may be popular, but does that mean they're the best? You tell us!

Vote up your favorite roguelike games and add your own if they’re missing from the list.

Over 70 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Most Popular Roguelike Games
This list is dynamically ranked based on user voting. The order reflects the consensus of our voters and is not influenced by paid placements or editorial bias.
  • Dead Cells
    1

    Dead Cells

    2018
    29 votes
    • Developer: Motion Twin
    • Genres (Video game): Platform, Adventure, Indie
  • Enter the Gungeon
    2

    Enter the Gungeon

    2016
    21 votes
    • Developer: Dodge Roll
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
  • The Binding of Isaac
    3

    The Binding of Isaac

    2011
    25 votes
    • Developer: Edmund McMillen
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
  • Darkest Dungeon
    4

    Darkest Dungeon

    2016
    18 votes
    • Developer: Red Hook Studios
    • Genres (Video game): Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
  • Rogue Legacy
    5

    Rogue Legacy

    2013
    19 votes
    • Developer: Abstraction Games
    • Genres (Video game): Platform, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
  • Crypt Of The NecroDancer
    6

    Crypt Of The NecroDancer

    2015
    17 votes
    • Developer: Brace Yourself Games
    • Genres (Video game): Music, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie