
With near-perfect execution, Rogue Legacy is a must-play for any action fan.
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Verdict
93%
Steam
86
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (93% positive from 19K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (86/100 critic average)
Rich open world to explore
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Rogue Legacy is a 2013 platform game with roguelike elements developed and published by Cellar Door Games. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. A sequel, Rogue Legacy 2, was released on April 28, 2022 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 7d ago
If you're looking for a roguelite that's easy to pick up after a long day, Rogue Legacy is an excellent choice. It has a charming art style, a great sense of humor, and gameplay that keeps you coming back for "just one more run." The gameplay loop is incredibly addictive. Runs are relatively short, making it perfect for casual sessions after work or whenever you only have 20–30 minutes to spare. Even failed runs feel rewarding thanks to the permanent progression. The humor gives the game a lot of personality. From the quirky character traits to the small jokes sprinkled throughout, it never takes itself too seriously, which adds to its charm. There's plenty of content. Reaching 100% completion takes a good amount of time, and even after beating the game, New Game+ offers a solid challenge for players who want to keep pushing themselves. Overall, Rogue Legacy is a fun, charming roguelite with plenty of replay value. Whether you're aiming for 100% completion or just looking for a game to unwind with after work, it's well worth picking up. I'd happily recommend it at full price.
The constant cycle of explore, fight, upgrade, repeat, is a very effective, and addictive, game formula.
The game is so addictingly good... Although it's just a platformer, I swear I have never felt that much 'DAFAQ??!?!'-deaths in my life. Not even in Dark Souls. A lot of black humour as well :) absolutely enjoyed. Now for RL2.
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