As regulars here already know by now, I love me a good roguelite mode, and the latest game to get one isn’t even out yet! That’s because Painkiller is due to hit PC, PS5, and Xbox Series later this year, on October 21 (here’s the Steam link, if you want to wishlist).
And so, as per the press pack I just worked through, I can confirm that when Painkiller does land next month, it’ll do some complete with a secondary game mode called Rogue Angel, which will sit separate to the main campaign and offer a standalone co-op experience.
According to developer Anshar Studios, it sounds like the focus is going to be on multiplayer carnage, with players able to team up with two of their most angelic friends and go on a three-player rampage through a special procedurally-generated part of purgatory.
The descriptions I’ve read make mention of proc-gen arenas, tarot cards, weapons (surprised by that one), items, unpredictable drops, brutal enemies, and epic bosses. If all that sounds delightful, behold the new Painkiller trailer 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!
