# Games like Rogue Legacy

> The closest matches to Rogue Legacy: Rogue Legacy 2, Dead Cells, Risk of Rain (2013), Spelunky, and Skul: The Hero Slayer. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Rogue Legacy 2](https://imho.run/games/1253920/rogue-legacy-2) — Shares permanent upgrades and procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 7,605 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253920/)
2. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
3. [Risk of Rain (2013)](https://imho.run/games/248820/risk-of-rain-2013) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Rogue Legacy. 14,874 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248820/)
4. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Also Rogue-like, like Rogue Legacy. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
5. [Skul: The Hero Slayer](https://imho.run/games/1147560/skul-the-hero-slayer) — Also Metroidvania and Rogue-lite, like Rogue Legacy. 9,565 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147560/)
6. [The Binding of Isaac](https://imho.run/games/113200/the-binding-of-isaac) — A frequent pick in Rogue Legacy players' libraries, and another RPG. 23,345 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
7. [Vagante](https://imho.run/games/323220/vagante) — Also Roguevania and Rogue-lite, like Rogue Legacy. 2,517 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/323220/)
8. [Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/1794680/vampire-survivors) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 126,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/)
9. [Children of Morta](https://imho.run/games/330020/children-of-morta) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Rogue Legacy. 7,392 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/)
10. [Ziggurat](https://imho.run/games/308420/ziggurat) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 1,992 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308420/)
11. [Dunjungle](https://imho.run/games/1589570/dunjungle) — A frequent pick in Rogue Legacy players' libraries, and another Action. 172 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1589570/)
12. [Dark Devotion](https://imho.run/games/718590/dark-devotion) — Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like Rogue Legacy. 672 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718590/)
13. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
14. [Xenon Valkyrie](https://imho.run/games/573780/xenon-valkyrie) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 62 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573780/)
15. [ScourgeBringer](https://imho.run/games/1037020/scourgebringer) — Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like Rogue Legacy. 1,214 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037020/)
16. [Vertical Drop Heroes HD](https://imho.run/games/311480/vertical-drop-heroes-hd) — Shares boss rush and procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 115 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311480/)
17. [Astral Ascent](https://imho.run/games/1280930/astral-ascent) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 1,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/)
18. [Metal Unit](https://imho.run/games/1173200/metal-unit) — Shares permanent upgrades with Rogue Legacy. 525 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173200/)
19. [Dragon Is Dead](https://imho.run/games/2803280/dragon-is-dead) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 233 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2803280/)
20. [Trinity Fusion](https://imho.run/games/1911360/trinity-fusion) — Also Metroidvania and Rogue-lite, like Rogue Legacy. 451 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1911360/)
21. [Halls of Torment](https://imho.run/games/2218750/halls-of-torment) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Rogue Legacy. 20,900 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218750/)
22. [Abyss Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/255070/abyss-odyssey) — Shares procedural generation with Rogue Legacy. 805 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255070/)
23. [Chasm](https://imho.run/games/312200/chasm) — Also Metroidvania and Rogue-like, like Rogue Legacy. 804 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312200/)
24. [Hades II](https://imho.run/games/1145350/hades-ii) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Rogue Legacy. 62,885 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=241600&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=241600&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=241600&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=241600
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/241600
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy is a 2013 action-adventure roguelite from Cellar Door Games featuring procedurally generated castles and permanent upgrades that carry between runs. Players control heirs who inherit the quest after each death, with each generation presenting unique traits and abilities that shape gameplay. The game combines precision platforming with boss-rush encounters and mana-based combat, offering long-form solo engagement. The 92% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews reflects sustained player appreciation for its challenging design. Players describe the experience as punishing yet contemplative, and reviewers highlight memorable boss encounters and darkly humorous writing alongside meaningful progression that makes each death feel productive. The game is verified for Steam Deck play at $14.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 241600
- **Developer:** Cellar Door Games
- **Publisher:** Cellar Door Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 27, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/241600/rogue-legacy)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=241600&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241600/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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