This article explores the best Android roguelike and roguelite games available on the Play Store. The sheer variety makes choosing the best difficult, but this list highlights top contenders. Each game is linked for easy download. If you feel a game is missing, please comment below.
Top Android Roguelikes & Roguelites:
Let's delve into these addictive games, hoping to avoid repeated restarts!
Slay the Spire
A superb card-based dungeon crawler. Build your deck, battle ever-changing monsters, and unravel a captivating story. A must-play if you haven't already experienced it.
Hoplite
A strategic turn-based game on compact maps with unique twists. Combat becomes a series of clever puzzles, leading to highly addictive gameplay. Free to download, with in-app purchases for extra features.
Dead Cells
A challenging hack-and-slash platformer featuring branching biomes and formidable bosses. Regular updates keep its fantastical world fresh and engaging.
Out There
A space exploration game where you must find your way back home after being flung into the cosmos. Prepare for numerous deaths, each one offering valuable lessons for future attempts.
Road Not Taken
A refreshing change from the often grim roguelikes. This game offers a fairy-tale atmosphere and beautiful environments to explore. Blending puzzle and adventure elements seamlessly.
NetHack
A mobile version of the classic roguelike. While the controls take some getting used to, it’s a rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
Desktop Dungeon
A vast dungeon crawler with a city-building element. Highly immersive and enjoyable.
The Legend Of Bum-bo
From the creators of The Binding of Isaac, this game shares the same quirky aesthetic but features a unique combat system. Use your deckbuilding skills to guide your Bum-bo to victory.
Downwell
A fast-paced, downwards-scrolling shooter with gun-shoes and evil bats. The gameplay is initially challenging but becomes incredibly rewarding.
Death Road to Canada
A zombie-filled road trip roguelite. Difficult, exciting, and humorous. Features numerous scenarios, diverse characters, and countless zombies to battle (or be consumed by).
Vampire Survivors
A top-tier roguelike with incredibly addictive gameplay. The developer's commitment to a fair and enjoyable experience, including an in-house Android port, is commendable.
Legend Of Keepers
Embrace your villainous side! Manage a dungeon and strategically keep adventurers away from your treasures.
This concludes our list of the best Android roguelikes. Share your favorites in the comments! [Link to more Android game lists]
