Currently available on PC in Early Access, the rhythm roguelite is launching on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 on 16th July.
The game debuted in 2023 with a record-breaking Kickstarter that attracted over 14,000 backers and raised over $1.4 million. Since launching in Early Access in 2025, it sold more than 100,000 copies in its first month and generated a Mostly Positive response from users.
I had the chance to sample Ratan during last June’s Steam Next Fest. You can check out my initial impressions of the game here.
You can watch the reveal trailer for Ratan 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!
