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Roguelike games in video game history
The roguelike owes its name to Rogue (1980): dungeons generated anew each run and permanent death that sends you back to the start. Long a niche, it spread in Japan via 'Mystery Dungeon' (Shiren), then exploded in the 2010s in its more accessible 'roguelite' form, where every attempt reshuffles the deck.
Its representatives shine: Shiren the Wanderer carries on the Japanese school, Spelunky revived the genre for a new generation, Dead Cells married it to the 'metroidvania' and Hades added unprecedented story and polish. The Binding of Isaac, Enter the Gungeon and Rogue Legacy complete a thriving family.
For collectors, the roguelike is mostly digital: its rare physical editions, often produced in limited runs, become sought after, especially sealed. On RomWize, every roguelike is retested and re-rated for 2026, with its rarity index and collector value (loose, complete and new) by region; the 'by console' section above helps you explore the best, machine by machine.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Roguelike games?
RomWize's ranking of the best Roguelike games is based on a dual score — the original-era rating and a 2026 re-evaluation — to highlight the titles that still stand out today.
Which Roguelike games are the rarest and most valuable?
For every Roguelike game, we track a rarity index and a collector value (loose, complete and new) by region. The 'rarest' section highlights the hardest titles to find.
On which consoles can you find the best Roguelike games?
The 'by console' section ranks platforms by their number of Roguelike games, so you can explore the best titles console by console.