Difficult Rogue-like games
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Games like Hollow Knight, Hades II, and Hades, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 14, 2026

  • 1
    1
    Hollow Knight
    2017February 2017 by Team Cherry
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    8.05 Good++
  • 2
    2
    Hades II
    2025September 2025 by Supergiant Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    8.00 Good++
  • 3
    3
    Hades
    2020September 2020 by Supergiant Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.98 Good++
  • 4
    4
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    2014November 2014 by Edmund McMillen
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    7.83 Good+
  • 5
    5
    Balatro
    2024February 2024 by LocalThunk
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Board Game
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Board Game
    7.82 Good+
  • 6
    6
    Rabbit & Steel
    2024May 2024 by mino_dev
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.71 Good+
  • 7
    7
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.58 Good
  • 8
    8
    Monster Train 2
    2025May 2025 by Shiny Shoe
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Board Game
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Board Game
    7.57 Good
  • 9
    9
    Slay the Spire
    2019January 2019 by Mega Crit Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.42 Good
  • 10
    10
    Risk of Rain 2
    2020August 2020 by Hopoo Games
    Shooter, Adventure, Science fiction
    Shooter, Adventure, Science fiction
    7.38 Good
  • 11
    11
    Battle Brothers
    2017March 2017 by Overhype Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.32 Good-
  • 12
    12
    Tales of Maj'Eyal
    2012December 2012 by Netcore Games
    RPG, Tactical, Adventure
    RPG, Tactical, Adventure
    7.30 Good-
  • 13
    13
    FTL: Faster Than Light
    2012September 2012 by Subset Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.29 Good-
  • 14
    14
    Caves of Qud
    2024December 2024 by Freehold Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.22 Good-
  • 15
    15
    Star Traders: Frontiers
    2017November 2017 by Trese Brothers
    RPG, Strategy, Science fiction
    RPG, Strategy, Science fiction
    7.20 Good-
  • 16
    16
    Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
    2018May 2018 by Toge Productions
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    7.14 Good-
  • 17
    17
    X-COM: UFO Defense
    1994March 1994 by Mythos Games
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    7.14 Good-
  • 18
    18
    Tiny Rogues
    2022September 2022 by Ruby Dev
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    7.11 Good--
  • 19
    19
    Dead Cells
    2018August 2018 by Motion Twin
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.11 Good--
  • 20
    20
    Monster Train
    2020May 2020 by Shiny Shoe
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.09 Good--
  • 21
    21
    Returnal
    2021April 2021 by Housemarque
    Shooter, Science fiction, Horror
    Shooter, Science fiction, Horror
    7.06 Good--
  • 22
    22
    Spelunky 2
    2020September 2020 by BlitWorks
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.04 Good--
  • 23
    23
    Rogue Legacy 2
    2022April 2022 by Cellar Door Games
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    7.03 Good--
  • 24
    24
    Wildfrost
    2023April 2023 by Deadpan Games
    Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
    Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
    7.00 Good--
  • 25
    25
    Hyper Light Drifter
    2016March 2016 by Heart Machine
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.98 Good--
  • 26
    26
    LoneStar
    2025April 2025 by Math Tide
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.89 Good--
  • 27
    27
    StarVaders
    2025April 2025 by StarVaders Team
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Isometric
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Isometric
    6.88 Good--
  • 28
    28
    Chrono Ark
    2024May 2024 by Al Fine
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.88 Good--
  • 29
    29
    Crypt of the NecroDancer
    2015April 2015 by Brace Yourself Games
    Music, RPG, Adventure
    Music, RPG, Adventure
    6.81 Okay++
  • 30
    30
    The Binding of Isaac
    2011September 2011 by Edmund McMillen
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.79 Okay++
  • 31
    31
    Sifu
    2022February 2022 by Sloclap
    Hack and Slash, Third person, Rogue-like
    Hack and Slash, Third person, Rogue-like
    6.78 Okay++
  • 32
    32
    The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
    2018February 2018
    Shooter, Rogue-like, Difficult
    Shooter, Rogue-like, Difficult
    6.78 Okay++
  • 33
    33
    Across the Obelisk
    2021April 2021 by Dreamsite Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.72 Okay++
  • 34
    34
    Enter the Gungeon
    2016April 2016 by Dodge Roll
    Shooter, Adventure, Arcade
    Shooter, Adventure, Arcade
    6.71 Okay++
  • 35
    35
    SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
    2020July 2020 by SUPERHOT Team
    Shooter, Puzzle, Science fiction
    Shooter, Puzzle, Science fiction
    6.71 Okay++
  • 36
    36
    Cogmind
    2017October 2017 by Grid Sage Games
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.70 Okay++
  • 37
    37
    Spelunky
    2012July 2012 by BlitWorks
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    Platform, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.69 Okay++
  • 38
    38
    Shogun Showdown
    2024September 2024 by Roboatino
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.68 Okay++
  • 39
    39
    Exit the Gungeon
    2020March 2020 by Dodge Roll
    Shooter, Platform, Adventure
    Shooter, Platform, Adventure
    6.66 Okay++
  • 40
    40
    Noita
    2020October 2020 by Nolla Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.63 Okay++
  • 41
    41
    Risk of Rain
    2013November 2013 by Hopoo Games
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    6.61 Okay+
  • 42
    42
    Rings of Saturn
    2023July 2023 by Kodera Software
    Simulator, Science fiction, Open world
    Simulator, Science fiction, Open world
    6.61 Okay+
  • 43
    43
    Darkest Dungeon
    2016January 2016 by Red Hook Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.57 Okay+
  • 44
    44
    Ravenswatch
    2024September 2024 by Passtech Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.56 Okay+
  • 45
    45
    Cyber Shadow
    2021January 2021 by Mechanical Head Studios
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.54 Okay+
  • 46
    46
    Dome Keeper
    2022September 2022 by Bippinbits
    Tactical, Arcade, Science fiction
    Tactical, Arcade, Science fiction
    6.52 Okay+
  • 47
    47
    Darkwood
    2017August 2017 by Acid Wizard Studio
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.51 Okay+
  • 48
    48
    Gloomhaven
    2019July 2019 by Flaming Fowl Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.48 Okay+
  • 49
    49
    Children of Morta
    2019September 2019 by Dead Mage
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.48 Okay+
  • 50
    50
    One Step From Eden
    2020March 2020 by Thomas Moon Kang
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    6.47 Okay+
  • 51
    51
    Archvale
    2021December 2021 by idoz & phops
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.45 Okay+
  • 52
    52
    Duskers
    2016May 2016 by Misfits Attic
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.43 Okay+
  • 53
    53
    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
    2023September 2023 by Little Leo Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.40 Okay+
  • 54
    54
    Receiver 2
    2020April 2020 by Wolfire Games
    Shooter, Simulator, First person
    Shooter, Simulator, First person
    6.39 Okay+
  • 55
    55
    Wall World
    2023April 2023 by Alawar
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    6.39 Okay+
  • 56
    56
    TumbleSeed
    2017May 2017 by Team TumbleSeed
    Adventure, Side view, Rogue-like
    Adventure, Side view, Rogue-like
    6.38 Okay+
  • 57
    57
    Death Road to Canada
    2016July 2016 by Rocketcat Games
    RPG, Adventure, Horror
    RPG, Adventure, Horror
    6.38 Okay+
  • 58
    58
    BPM: Bullets Per Minute
    2020September 2020 by Awe Interactive
    Shooter, Music, Adventure
    Shooter, Music, Adventure
    6.38 Okay+
  • 59
    59
    Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon
    2021December 2021 by Vine
    Puzzle, Adventure, Arcade
    Puzzle, Adventure, Arcade
    6.38 Okay+
  • 60
    60
    Super Hexagon
    2012August 2012 by Terry Cavanagh
    Music, Arcade, Side view
    Music, Arcade, Side view
    6.37 Okay
  • 61
    61
    Nex Machina
    2017June 2017 by Housemarque
    Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction
    Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction
    6.37 Okay
  • 62
    62
    Legend of Grimrock 2
    2014October 2014 by Almost Human Ltd.
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    6.37 Okay
  • 63
    63
    Invisible, Inc.
    2015May 2015 by Klei Entertainment
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    6.37 Okay
  • 64
    64
    DotAge
    2023October 2023 by Michele Pirovano
    Simulator, Strategy, Board Game
    Simulator, Strategy, Board Game
    6.36 Okay
  • 65
    65
    Curse of the Dead Gods
    2021February 2021 by Passtech Games
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.36 Okay
  • 66
    66
    Gladiator Guild Manager
    2024June 2024 by Entertainment Forge
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Sport
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Sport
    6.35 Okay
  • 67
    67
    Lobotomy Corporation
    2018April 2018 by Project Moon
    Simulator, Science fiction, Horror
    Simulator, Science fiction, Horror
    6.35 Okay
  • 68
    68
    DemonCrawl
    2019November 2019 by Therefore Games
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    6.31 Okay
  • 69
    69
    Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity
    2020November 2020 by //commentout
    Shooter, Platform, Fantasy
    Shooter, Platform, Fantasy
    6.29 Okay
  • 70
    70
    This War of Mine
    2014November 2014 by 11 bit studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    6.28 Okay
  • 71
    71
    Synthetik: Legion Rising
    2018March 2018 by Flow Fire Games
    Shooter, Science fiction, Isometric
    Shooter, Science fiction, Isometric
    6.28 Okay
  • 72
    72
    Nuclear Throne
    2015December 2015 by Vlambeer
    Shooter, Adventure, Arcade
    Shooter, Adventure, Arcade
    6.28 Okay
  • 73
    73
    Skul: The Hero Slayer
    2021January 2021 by SouthPaw Games
    Platform, Side view, Rogue-like
    Platform, Side view, Rogue-like
    6.28 Okay
  • 74
    74
    Guild of Dungeoneering
    2015July 2015 by Gambrinous
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.28 Okay
  • 75
    75
    Minit
    2018April 2018 by Jan Willem Nijman
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    6.27 Okay
  • 76
    76
    Rogue Legacy
    2013June 2013 by Abstraction Games
    Platform, Puzzle, RPG
    Platform, Puzzle, RPG
    6.26 Okay
  • 77
    77
    Shortest Trip to Earth
    2018October 2018 by Interactive Fate
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
  • 78
    78
    Descenders
    2019May 2019 by RageSquid
    Racing, Simulator, Sport
    Racing, Simulator, Sport
    6.21 Okay
  • 79
    79
    Galak-Z: The Dimensional
    2015August 2015 by 17-BIT
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.20 Okay
  • 80
    80
    Crown Trick
    2020October 2020 by NExT Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.18 Okay
  • 81
    81
    Ratropolis
    2019November 2019 by Cassel Games
    RPG, Strategy, Board Game
    RPG, Strategy, Board Game
    6.16 Okay
  • 82
    82
    Paint the Town Red
    2021July 2021 by South East Games
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.16 Okay
  • 83
    83
    Home Behind
    2016June 2016
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.14 Okay
  • 84
    84
    Ghost 1.0
    2016June 2016 by @unepic_fran
    Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
    Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
    6.13 Okay
  • 85
    85
    Strafe
    2017May 2017 by Pixel Titans
    Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction
    Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction
    6.12 Okay-
  • 86
    86
    Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
    2021July 2021 by Doborog Games
    Fighting, Shooter, Simulator
    Fighting, Shooter, Simulator
    6.11 Okay-
  • 87
    87
    Out There: Omega Edition
    2015April 2015 by Mi-Clos Studio
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.10 Okay-
  • 88
    88
    You Must Build A Boat
    2015June 2015 by EightyEightGames
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    6.10 Okay-
  • 89
    89
    Downwell
    2015October 2015 by Moppin
    Shooter, Platform, Adventure
    Shooter, Platform, Adventure
    6.10 Okay-
  • 90
    90
    Roguebook
    2021June 2021 by Abrakam
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    6.08 Okay-
  • 91
    91
    Patch Quest
    2023March 2023 by Lychee Game Labs
    Shooter, Adventure, Comedy
    Shooter, Adventure, Comedy
    6.07 Okay-
  • 92
    92
    Othercide
    2020July 2020 by Lightbulb Crew
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.05 Okay-
  • 93
    93
    Star of Providence
    2017June 2017 by Team D-13
    Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction
    Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction
    6.05 Okay-
  • 94
    94
    Bad North
    2018August 2018 by Plausible Concept
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    6.05 Okay-
  • 95
    95
    Vagante
    2018February 2018 by Nuke Nine
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.04 Okay-
  • 96
    96
    Immortal Redneck
    2017April 2017 by CremaGames
    Shooter, Arcade, Fantasy
    Shooter, Arcade, Fantasy
    6.03 Okay-
  • 97
    97
    Exanima
    2015April 2015 by Bare Mettle Entertainment
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.02 Okay-
  • 98
    98
    Dungeons of Dredmor
    2011July 2011 by Gaslamp Games
    RPG, Turn-Based, Fantasy
    RPG, Turn-Based, Fantasy
    6.01 Okay-
  • 99
    99
    The Wandering Village
    2025July 2025 by Stray Fawn Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.99 Okay-
  • 100
    100
    Luftrausers
    2014March 2014 by Vlambeer
    Simulator, Strategy, Arcade
    Simulator, Strategy, Arcade
    5.99 Okay-
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