From Rogue's ASCII dungeons to Hades II's mythological masterpiece, these are some of the best roguelike games ever made.

Many roguelike games offer short gameplay sessions of around 30 minutes to respect the player's time. Hades, Slay the Spire, and Balatro are examples of roguelike games that provide quick and engaging ...

FTL: Faster Than Light remains one of the best roguelike games ever made. Its premise is simple but finely-tuned, creating a core gameplay loop that is challenging, addictive, and rewarding. Yet time ...

This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. Random chance is key to the success of any roguelike, but it is easiest to notice when a game feels unfair.

Offering a slick painting-esque aesthetic paired with Hades' chaotic, fast-paced action, Realm of Ink is a unique new ...

I've spent more time playing the best roguelike games than any other genre. Across countless games, ranging from the card-popping satisfaction of Balatro to the fast-paced action of Hades, roguelikes ...

Roguelikes were seemingly one of the biggest genres in 2025, and the genre seems to be showing no signs of slowing down in 2026. There are bags of incredible indie games set up for release, with dice ...

This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. The flow of time lies at the heart of Panta Rhei, the debut project from Reignite Games and one of the summer ...

Roguelikes are known for their addicting gameplay, but there are some in the genre that have incredible stories too.

Roguelike Everything is Crab review: This Spore-inspired roguelike lets you find your own evolutionary niche—or just turn into a mess of eyes and tentacles Action One of the best rated games on Steam ...

The roguelike genre is vast, including everything from mind-warping puzzles to moreish adventure games. If you’re hunting for a dark or creepy title to enjoy this Halloween, there are plenty of ...