1. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth +
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Edmund McMillen
Publisher: Nicalis
Synopsis: Isaac's mother has found God - and he demands a sacrifice. In order to escape certain
death, Isaac escapes to the basement only to discover untold horrors and twisted siblings
and terrifying bosses. In order to survive, Isaac will have to use all the tools at his disposal
- his tears and blood become weapons, and survive each level until he can finally confront
his mother and the awful truth.
2. The Binding of Isaac
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Edmund McMillen
Publisher: Edmund McMillen
3. Rogue Legacy
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Rogue-lite)
Developer: Cellar Door Games
Publisher: Cellar Door Games
4. Moonlighter
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Digital Sun
Publisher: 11 bit studios
Synopsis: An action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, Moonlighter puts you in the shoes of Will, who runs his own shop in Rynoka Village but who has aspirations of becoming an adventurer. His dreams become reality when a set of mysterious gates are uncovered during an archeological excavation, leading to different realms full of danger and treasure. Can you balance running a successful shop while discovering new adventures and battling devious creatures?
5. Tokyo Jungle
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Rogue-lite, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Sony
Publisher: Sony
6. EVERSPACE
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (SHMUP, Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Rockfish
Publisher: Rockfish
Synopsis: A SHUMP with much more to offer, Everspace combines 4K quality visual with roguelike elements and a captivating non-linear story that will test you in ways you never thought possible. The Galactic Edition comes packed with new equipment, quests, enemies, a new ship and new story to enjoy.
7. Spelunky
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Indie Game Developer
Publisher: Mossmouth
8. Spelunky
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Indie Game Developer
Publisher: Mossmouth
9. Spelunky
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 0.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Rogue-lite)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Indie Game Developer
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
