Below the Stone is a top-down action-roguelite with extraction elements, dwarves, and lots of monsters that would quite like to eat you.
I’ve been keeping tabs on this one since last year, and it’s a challenging game but it’s also one with plenty of spirit and charm.
The latest out of Strollart and Apogee Entertainment for Below the Stone is the new Kingdom ‘o Quests update, which adds a whole bunch of content to the game – including a pub for your dwarf, once you’ve fixed it up, of course!
It’s in the bar that you’ll be able to meet the new quest-givers and whatnot, including the Bartender and a new gadget-focused seller called the Craftmaster. Speaking of which, the crafting UI has gotten an overhaul, too.
I’m more interested in the new ranged weapons that have been because shooting skeletons is fun! There are now crossbows and guns in the game, and ammo will be craftable, too.
Finally, developer Strollart has highlighted combat as the biggest part of the game that still needs to be improved. In a post over on Steam, the dev has asked the community to chime in with their ideas ahead of the upcoming Combat Update, although it’s not immediately clear when that update will arrive.
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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!
