Permadeath, generated levels and endless replayability: the roguelike turns every run into a unique adventure. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"A roguelite where you play Death amid an office crisis, in gorgeous hand-drawn animation from Motion Twin. The scythe combat is a joy, even if the difficulty climbs fast. Stylish and gleefully grim throughout."
"A combat roguelite where dodging is gold and light carves the rooms. The corruption that piles up with every hit taken creates constant risk management. Snappy, elegant, a touch cruel. Very satisfying once you master the rhythm."
"An immersive sim hiding inside a pixel roguelite: you can hack, bribe, blow up or talk your way through anything. The freedom of approach is wild and each class plays differently. With four players it is a sandbox of delightful systemic stupidity."
"Swapping skulls to swap your whole playstyle is the brilliant hook. The pace is lightning fast, readability perfect, and the skill tree rewards experimentation. A demanding Korean action roguelite with exhilarating flow."
"The granddaddy of the hereditary roguelite still holds up: each heir inherits traits sometimes cruel, sometimes funny. Permanent upgrades to the castle soften failure. A snappy classic whose loop still hooks today."
"A dice-battling roguelike with mad charm, from Terry Cavanagh. Each character completely reshuffles the rules, and Chipzel's soundtrack makes it irresistible. Easy to grasp, deep to truly master."
"20 Minutes Till Dawn distils the survivor formula into short, tense runs wrapped in a distinctive sketchy art style. Weapon and upgrade picks create tasty builds, and the pressure ramps fast. Ideal for sneaking in one round between two trips."
"Dragon Quest roguelike spin-off starring a young Yangus. Random dungeons and permadeath progression are well-balanced. Humour and affection for the DQ universe are palpable. A charming title for genre and franchise fans, available in Japanese only."
"Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX dresses the classic in a gorgeous watercolour art style. The roguelike dungeon stays accessible and the story is surprisingly moving. Repetitive over time, yet touching and ideal for fans of the pocket monsters."
