As we enter our third year here at Rogueliker, we’re looking to broaden our scope beyond traditional roguelikes to include rogue-adjacent games.
One such game firmly on our radar is No Rest for the Wicked, the latest title from Ori and the Blind Forest developer Moon Studios. This Souls-inspired action RPG is set to expand soon, with co-op arriving in its next update on January 22, 2026.
Originally launched as a solo experience, players will soon be able to band together with up to three others to explore its stunning, handcrafted world. The co-op mode allows players to share a persistent realm without requiring a host to be online, while enemy AI has been tweaked to better adapt to the presence of multiple players.
With the update drawing closer, Moon Studios has released an action-packed new trailer, which you can watch below.
No Rest for the Wicked is currently in Early Access and is planned to add multiplayer PvP, expanded story content, and farming before its full 1.0 release. A launch date for its full release has yet to be announced.
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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!
