By Roguelike games are the perfect genre of games for mobile gamers.
Mainly because these games give you endless hours of entertainment. Since you have to start the game over and over from the beginning, you get to play roguelike games for a very long time, unlike single-player mobile games.
In this list, I rounded up some of the best mobile roguelikes available, both free and paid games included.
Most people mix up roguelike and roguelite games. So instead of making two different lists, I included both types of games in this list. In case you’re not familiar, roguelike games makes your start from the beginning when you die and completely wipe progress. Roguelite games let you keep some skills or upgrades when you start again.
Both types of games are fun, so no need to worry about choosing one genre. Just try some of these games and pick one you like.
1. Dead Cells
- Price: $7.99
Dead Cells is one of the best roguelites I’ve ever played. It has smooth combat and arcade-style gameplay mechanics that remind you of the great classics from the good old days, like Castlevania.
I first played Dead Cells on PC and the game was later ported into mobile platforms. It’s still among the few best Android roguelites available, thanks to its smooth graphics and addictive gameplay systems.
I should mention that this game is a roguelite, which means you do get to keep some of the skills and upgrades that you unlock when you die to use in your next runs.
2. God Breaker
- Price: Free
God Breaker is a happy accident that I came across recently. I went looking for a different game on Google Play Store and came across this one instead. And it’s a banger!
God Breaker is an ARPG-style roguelite that features highly addictive mechanics, including a skill modifier system for supercharging your abilities in each level and character upgrading systems.
You can also play God Breaker in vertical mode with one hand, allowing you to play it no matter where you are. And it has smooth controls and a unique art style as well.
3. Vampire Survivors
- Price: Free
Vampire Survivors was a massive indie hit on PC that skyrocketed to the top as one of the best roguelites ever made. And now it’s available on mobile platforms, for free!
This game is designed to keep you glued to your screen with its nostalgic graphics and simple gameplay systems.
Vampire Survivors is a very simple and lightweight game that may look like an old game from the late 90s. But this game packs quite a punch with its minimal and unique vibes. You can even play the game fully offline or co-op in landscape mode.
4. Children of Morta
- Price: $6.99
Children of Morta is a different type of roguelite game. It’s an RPG with a very emotional and engaging story that also combines some roguelite elements to offer you a unique experience.
Children of Morta comes from the same developers behind Moonlighter, and it features a pixel-style art style with fun combat systems. You get to play several different characters with different skills throughout the game as well.
This game is perfect for those of you who are burned out from playing the same type of roguelites. Children of Morta is available across PC, mobile, and consoles too.
5. Balatro
- Price: $9.99
The award-winning deck-building roguelike is now on mobile platforms. Balatro is a game made for Poker fans and it comes with some unique mechanics to keep you hooked to this game.
Balatro takes the core system of Poker and supercharges it with cool and creative elements to help you beat bosses along the way. You get to come up with new combos, unlock new decks, and more as you take on powerful enemies.
Even if you’re not a fan of Poker, it’s worth giving this game a try, as most players swear by the addictive nature of the game.
6. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
- Price: Free
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is an RPG with roguelike dungeon-crawling action. This game follows the blueprint of classic roguelike games from the good old days, making it much more suitable for fans of old-school pixel games.
In this game, you get to choose from 6 different characters to take on the challenge of blasting through the dungeons swarming with enemies. Every time you run a dungeon, it will be different, as the game features randomized levels.
You can also collect loads of items to use in your journey. The developers also keep this game fresh by releasing new content updates every three months.
7. Rogue Legend
- Price: Free
If you’re looking for a roguelike that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this game is a perfect choice for you.
Rogue Legend is a very casual and fun roguelike that features fun arcade-style gameplay and vibrant visuals. Basically, it’s a roguelike you can enjoy whether you’re a 10-year-old or a 60-year-old.
It features a creative board-based RPG story with turn-based action where strategy plays a key role. The game has some grinding aspects, being it a free-to-play title but it’s quite addictive as well.
8. Slay The Spire
- Price:99
Slay the Spire is another popular deck-building roguelike that features some cool and creative gameplay systems.
In this game, you go on an adventurous journey where you come across all kinds of weird creatures. And you defeat these creatures with your card deck full of powerful spells.
Slay the Spire was a viral hit when it came out PC and consoles back in 2019 and it’s still considered one of the best roguelike deck-building games ever made.
9. Soul Knight
- Price: Free
Soul Knight is a very different game on the list, and it’s one of the few roguelikes that comes with an all-out multiplayer mode.
Soul Knight can be played solo or co-op with friends up to 4 players. It has bright and colorful visuals with a pixel-themed art style. The game is all about blasting enemies with laser weapons and collecting coins for upgrades.
Even though the new multiplayer aspect of Soul Knight is fun, the single-player mode is what the game is known for. You can enjoy the game no matter how you play.
10. Caves
- Price: Free
Don’t let that pixelated image fool you. Caves is one of the best and most popular roguelikes among mobile gamers, and those classic pixel graphics visuals is a major part of its charm.
Caves is a fun turn-based roguelike where you simply dig through a cave using a pickaxe. As you go on these digging runs, you will encounter all sorts of enemies to deal with.
The main gameplay loop is about gathering resources to upgrade your base, build your character, unlock skills, so that you can dig better and faster.
11. Nerd Survivors
- Price: $2.99
Nerd Survivors is another popular title among the hardcore mobile roguelike gamers. In this game, you get to enter a very playful and quirky fantasy world where you throw pizza grenades and or even your friends to take down enemies.
The pixel-themed graphics and the unique gameplay elements come together to offer a very memorable experience through this game. And it’s well worth its affordable price.
If you have the Google Play pass subscription, you can get the game for free.
12. Archero 2
- Price: Free
Roguelike is one of the most fun roguelikes ever made and now its sequel is out. Archero 2 is even more fun and addictive than the first game.
Archero 2 follows the same, proven gameplay formula of the first title, but with better upgrades, improvements, and visuals. It offers an even wider selection of skill combos to try across levels as well as a better progression system.
You won’t miss out a lot by jumping straight into Archero 2. But if you want, you can start by playing the first game.
