I might be part of a dying breed, but I always get a thrill from seeing games outside the AAA space receive boxed editions. There’s something satisfying about holding a physical copy in your hands, and it gives me the perfect excuse to hoard them on my shelves.
The latest rogue to land a physical release is the roguelite FPS Abyssus which is embracing the format this summer. The physical release known as the Brine Edition comes packed with four DLC expansions: Brinehunter DLC, Brineguard DLC, Brinefrost DLC, and Brinerot DLC and is priced at £29.99. You can place your pre-order for the Brine Edition here.
Mike reviewed Abyssus when it launched last August. In his review, he said: “I really like Abyssus, particularly when playing in a party. “It’s in the game’s most chaotic moments that it shines brightest, when the team is up against it and working together.”
You can check out a trailer for the physical edition below:
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Still with us? Of course you are! If you want to keep reading about great hand-picked rogues, the following articles represent a huge collection of the best roguelike games ever made.
Next, there are genre-specific lists that delve into the best roguelike games of all types. I’ve pulled out the best examples from each category, alongside the links to more in-depth articles!
The best turn-based roguelikes: Caves of Qud | There are some seriously incredible turn-based roguelikes out there. Of all the modern games, these are the closest to the original Rogue.
Awesome first-person rogues: Gunfire Reborn | We almost went with Blue Prince for this spot, but most people checking out first-person rogues probably want to wield a gun, you know?!
Cool roguelike deckbuilders: Balatro | Sorry, Slay the Spire fans, but this poker-solitaire deckbuilder has stolen Mike’s heart and won’t give it back.
Exciting roguelike platformers: Spelunky | Now, don’t get us wrong, Dead Cells is an incredible game, especially with all the DLC switched on. But when it comes to impact, you just can’t beat Spelunky.
Amazing action-roguelites: Hades 2 | And finally, let’s wrap things up with our favourite of them all. There’s no beating the original Hades, although Hades 2 comes pretty close!
