The Best Rogue-like Games for Nintendo Switch

Update 14 November 2023: Astral Ascent added at rank #18.

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Vampire Survivors is a thrilling time survival game with roguelite elements. In a world overrun by devils, your only goal is to survive as long as possible. Collect gold to buy upgrades and aid future survivors. This indie phenomenon offers bullet hell action and now features local co-op for up to 4 players. With support for multiple input methods, Vampire Survivors is an addictive and immersive experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

• Addictive gameplay
• Lots of content
• DLC adds more characters and personality
• Base game should be played first
• Fun and satisfying combat

• Require Grinding

• rogue-like
• bullet-hell
• survival
• vampire
• pixel
• wave

Good match + 171 Bad match - 208

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Dive into the thrilling world of Risk of Rain 2, a 3D roguelike game filled with challenging monsters and enormous bosses. With over 110 powerful items to discover and eleven unique characters to play, you'll never run out of strategies to try. Whether you're playing solo or teaming up with friends online, you're in for an endlessly enjoyable experience.

• Challenging and exciting gameplay
• Variety of unique characters
• Over 110 powerful items to discover
• Endless replayability
• Great multiplayer experience

• Limited rewards from shrine offerings
• Limited ammunition
• Repetitive dialogue
• Online stability issues

• rogue-like
• tps
• boss
• cooperative
• loot

Good match + 232 Bad match - 239

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Cult of the Lamb is an eerie triumph of dungeon crawling and society-building. As the titular Lamb, your job is to gather devotees to worship an imprisoned elder-god and defeat four heretic bishops. You will wield a randomly chosen weapon and uncover tarot cards to power up. You need to manage your cult, keep them faithful and make sure they are fed, cleaned, housed and preached to.

• Unique two part gameplay with dungeon crawler and cult management simulator elements
• Darkly cute art style
• Sharp gameplay
• No choice in weapons or power ups for each run so no two runs are ever the same

• Short time limit in labyrinths to ensure that dead bodies are buried and prayers offered or risk dissent among followers

• cult
• rogue-like
• management
• dungeon
• farming
• dungeon-crawler
• simulation
• cute
• boss

Good match + 38 Bad match - 43

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Loop Hero is a rogue-like adventure RPG strategy card game featuring a top-down deck & dungeon-building auto-battler with resource and settlement management systems. The player must traverse an ever-looping route to defeat rivals and build the world around them while managing their resources, equipment and buffs.

• Easy to understand mechanics
• Aesthetically minimalistic package
• Procedurally generated path
• On-the-fly item management
• Resource management systems
• 8 bit 80's goth flair soundtrack

• Dusty blue & orange colour palette may not be to everyone's taste
• 40% resource tax when leaving the loop
• 30% of resources lost when dying

• card
• rogue-like
• tile
• boss
• rpg
• deckbuilder
• battle
• pixel
• strategy
• endless
• deck

Good match + 133 Bad match - 163

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Dicey Dungeons is a unique and addictive roguelike game that features charming artwork and a funky soundtrack. The game offers six different classes and throws players into dungeon-crawling adventures where luck and strategy are equally important. With dozens of enemies and an endless replay value, Dicey Dungeons is a must-play for anyone looking for a fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike game with a unique twist.

• Charming and unique visual section
• Phenomenal soundtrack
• Simple to learn gameplay loop with enough versatility
• Lots of replay value
• Interesting and creative proposal in the deckbuilding roguelike genre

• Lack of player agency
• Heavy reliance on random generation
• Unsatisfying experience due to lack of meaningful decisions
• Shallow enemy roster with few chances to augment equipment

• rogue-like
• dice
• deckbuilder
• card
• dungeon
• rogue-like-deckbuilder
• dungeon-crawler
• turn-based

Good match + 201 Bad match - 215

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Join Skul, a heroic skeleton, in an adrenaline-pumping, side-scrolling adventure! Face challenging enemies, master unique abilities, and take on massive bosses in a world corrupted by Dark Quartz. With ever-changing maps and tons of playable characters, you'll be on your toes in this rogue-lite game that flips the traditional hero-villain dynamic!

• High replayability
• Engaging combat mechanics
• Variety of unique powers
• Intriguing story
• Challenging boss encounters

• Game restarts upon death
• Heavily reliant on luck
• Potential for accidental item destruction
• Clunky platforming sections

• rogue-like
• boss
• demons
• platform

Good match + 66 Bad match - 44

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Step into the shoes of Death himself in 'Have a Nice Death', a game filled with dark humor and fast-paced combat. Navigate through the quirky departments of Death Inc., battling minions and bosses with over 70 unique weapons and spells. With hilarious characters, engaging boss battles and an intriguing plot, every run is a unique experience that keeps you coming back for more.

• Intriguing plot with dark humor
• Variety of weapons and spells
• Engaging boss battles
• Charming visuals and audio
• Smooth movement mechanics

• Fast bosses can be initially challenging
• Control issues with dash and jump

• rogue-like
• boss
• cartoony
• 2d

Good match + 5 Bad match - 3

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Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys roguelike platformers, offering addictive gameplay, unique traits and abilities to succeed, and a wide range of classes to choose from. The game mechanics are solid, and it offers customization and accessibility options. The hand-drawn aesthetic, immersive experience, and great soundtrack create a great atmosphere, even for those intimidated by rogue-lites or metroidvanias.

• Addictive one-more-try gameplay
• Hand-drawn aesthetic and great soundtrack
• Customization and accessibility options
• Immersive experience with seeping lore and mix of darkness and silly humor
• Offers more content, evolution from predecessor, and consistent progression hooks for extra motivation

• Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for all players
• Story may not be a strong point
• Randomness may be frustrating at times
• Relics can make or break a run, which may not appeal to all players

• rogue-like
• platform
• boss
• metroidvania
• dungeon
• challenging
• difficult

Good match + 159 Bad match - 282

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Embark on a cheeky arcade adventure in Pizza Possum! Outwit guard dogs, don hilarious disguises, and munch your way through a seaside village to become the ultimate pizza-stealing possum. Perfect for a quick laugh or a co-op giggle fest, this stealthy escapade is a slice of pure fun!

• Affordable and loads of fun
• Ideal for quick gaming sessions
• Excellent co-op experience
• Introduces stealth mechanics in an accessible way
• Provides laughter-filled playtime with friends

• Limited content requiring replay for full completion
• Discarded items can clutter gameplay

• rogue-like
• cooperative
• protagonist
• cooking
• stealth
• colourful
• cartoony
• 3d
• family-friendly
• local
• arcade
• villain
• cute
• funny
• hide-and-seek

Good match + 2 Bad match

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Join Shovel Knight in a thrilling prequel, Shovel Knight Dig! Dive into a world of pixel-perfect graphics, catchy music, and challenging roguelite platforming. Unearth hidden secrets, battle formidable foes, and collect loot as you dig deeper into the earth. With infinite replayability, you'll be hooked on this fast-paced, retro-style adventure!

• Stunning 16-bit graphics
• Captivating music
• Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
• Variety of upgrades and relics
• High replay value

• Clunky and unresponsive controls
• Random level design can lead to lost items
• Game may feel short compared to other roguelites

• rogue-like
• platform
• pixel
• boss-fight
• boss

Good match + 43 Bad match - 104

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