Best Roguelike Games on PS5 | Push Square

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What are the best roguelike games on PS5? It's a type of video game that's only really come to the fore in the last 15 years or so, even if its origin does stem from Rogue, a game released in 1980. Still, they're super popular now, thanks to their highly replayable nature and varied interpretations.

Roguelikes are games that typically involve a run-based structure as you move through randomly generated levels, find random equipment, and upgrade your character in fun ways — but once you die, you start the process over again from the start. A perfect example of a roguelike is Spelunky; you start from scratch each time, explore new level layouts each time, and upgrade your character in varied ways, learning how to get through the adventure unscathed.

An offshoot of the roguelike genre is the roguelite, a term typically used to describe a roguelike that, instead of setting you back to zero upon death, gives you options for permanent progression. Rogue Legacy is a classic roguelite; the gold you bring back from each run can be used to unlock new characters, upgrade stats, and so on, meaning you're that little bit more powerful each time you go back.

Both versions of this core idea are very popular, and there are many examples on the market nowadays. What's great is that the roguelike framework can be worked into basically every genre of game; there are roguelike RPGs, platformers, puzzlers, horror, and lots more. The variety is part of the appeal, and seeing how roguelike elements are employed in each game is really interesting.

But which ones are the best? That's where you come in. As with all our lists, this feature on the best roguelike games on PS5 is ranked and rated by our Push Square community. By leaving user ratings on each game, you're directly contributing to this list, determining which games appear and in what order. If you want to have your say, use the below search bar to find some roguelikes and roguelites, and give them a rating.

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