Though there is some debate on roguelikes vs. roguelites, the mechanics are similar enough for our purposes.

These games are an extra challenge with their roguelike modes.

These are the very best ones available.

A split image comprising of the cover art for Dead Cells, Hades, and Risk of Rain 2.

28Crown Trick

Crown Trick is a turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler with deep, strategic combat.

With tons of different weapons and relics to experiment with, you’ll definitely need the time to strategize.

Crown Trick’s flashy art style sets itself apart from similar roguelikes.

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While local multiplayer is definitely the focus, the game can also be played entirely solo.

If one of them manages it, their reward is being able to become the hero themselves.

24Moonlighter

InMoonlighter, you play as a man with a double life.

The player organizing their battlefield and cards.

The adorable art style in this game is just the tip of the iceberg.

UnderMine attracts players and has managed to grab attention in all the best ways.

This is a side-scrolling roguelike, so the different perspective makes avoiding and attacking enemies much more different.

A three-headed monster breathes fire as the player evades.

In some cases its harder, but other times its easier.

Either way, Risk of Rain Returns is an excellent game, especially in handheld mode on the Switch.

Rogue Legacy 2, Hades and Cult Of The Lamb.

The player fighting a Rockpile Mimic with a pickaxe.

Dave the Diver gives a cheerful thumbs up over the backdrop of Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC.

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