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Rogue Legacy

Image: Steam / Cellar Door Games

  • Roguelite
  • Platformer
  • Challenging

A 2D roguelite platformer set in a castle that changes on every attempt. When you die you pick an heir from several with odd traits, such as dwarfism or short-sightedness, and gold upgrades the family manor; whatever you don't spend, Charon takes at the gate.

Why play it now

When you want each attempt to be worth it: the gold you gather buys permanent upgrades for the next heir.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys tough roguelites with permanent progression and the humour of heirs with odd quirks.

When not to pick it

If dying a lot early on frustrates you, or replaying runs to scrape together gold bores you.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 85 out of 100
  • Exploring: 50 out of 100
  • Thinking: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Best with a controller
Disk space
400 MB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
92% positive (18,868)
Metacritic
85/100
Developer
Cellar Door Games
Release date
27 JUN 2013
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.

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