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Best roguelike games for Android

Roguelike games build each run from scratch with randomized upgrades or layouts and permanent death, from dungeon crawlers to auto-firing survivor-likes.

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50 games ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Heroes vs Hordes: Survival RPG

    SWIFT GAMES

    4.7 out of 5 (426.9K) 10M+ installs

    A hands-on roguelite survival RPG with deep progression and regular events, best for players who want to stay engaged long term.

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  2. Number 2: Survivor.io

    Habby

    4.5 out of 5 (1.1M) 50M+ installs

    A free roguelite that suits players who want one-hand zombie survival runs with skill combinations and a long stage ladder.

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  1. Number 3: Dead Cells

    Playdigious

    4.8 out of 5 (134.9K) 1M+ installs

    A demanding, well-adapted paid action platformer that rewards repeated runs and suits players who enjoy learning combat rather than being carried through it.

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  2. Number 4: Brotato: Premium

    Erabit Studios

    4.8 out of 5 (60.9K) 1M+ installs

    A well-priced, ad-free roguelite shooter that fits neatly into short sessions and rewards build experimentation.

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  3. Number 5: Dungeon Clawler

    Stray Fawn Studio

    4.9 out of 5 (26.4K) 500K+ installs

    A clever, well-liked roguelike deckbuilder where the claw machine makes every run a hands-on gamble.

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  4. Number 6: Archero 2

    Habby

    4.5 out of 5 (170.1K) 5M+ installs

    A fast, well-supported free roguelike for players who like short runs and frequent skill choices, with ads and purchases built in.

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  1. Number 7: Loop Hero

    Playdigious

    4.7 out of 5 (28.6K) 1M+ installs

    A thoughtful roguelike where you build the world your hero crosses; best for planners who enjoy deck and camp building.

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  2. Number 8: Balatro

    Playstack

    4.7 out of 5 (28.3K) 1M+ installs

    A deep, paid card game that rewards repeated runs; best for players who want strategy over quick sessions.

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  3. Number 9: Rogue Legend - Roguelike RPG

    PocketHaven

    4.7 out of 5 (55.6K) 1M+ installs

    A free dice-and-board roguelike with deep between-run progression, best suited to players who prefer build choices to manual combat.

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  4. Number 10: Heroll : Dice Roguelike

    111%

    4.6 out of 5 (77.7K) 1M+ installs

    A free dice roguelike with idle progression and build depth, best for players who enjoy repeatable runs and steady upgrades.

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More of the best roguelike games

  1. 11 Mech Assemble: Zombie Swarm ONEMT SGP 4.5 1M+
  2. 12 DDDigger NEPTUNE(TREEPLLA) 4.5 1M+
  3. 13 20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium Erabit Studios 4.8 100K+
  4. 14 Hero Survival IO Zetylios Legend 4.5 1M+
  5. 15 Capybara Go! Habby 4.6 10M+
  6. 16 Knight Survivor MOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. 4.5 1M+
  7. 17 Zombie Waves Fun Formula 4.5 10M+
  8. 18 Earn to Die Rogue Not Doppler 4.5 10M+
  9. 19 Crazy Gunner: Pixel Survivor Ryki Studio 4.6 100K+
  10. 20 Pocket Rogues: Ultimate EtherGaming 4.6 100K+
  11. 21 Bounty Of One: Premium Erabit Studios 4.7 100K+
  12. 22 Apple Grapple: Survivor Loop Games A.S. 4.4 1M+
  13. 23 Cup Heroes VOODOO 3.9 10M+
  14. 24 Overgeared Hero: Merge RPG 5minlab Corp. 4.7 1M+
  15. 25 Alien Invasion: RPG Idle Space CrazyLabs LTD 4.3 10M+
  16. 26 Claw Master – Roguelike Hero CASUAL AZUR GAMES 4.1 1M+
  17. 27 Cell Survivor Snap Brain Games 3.9 5M+
  18. 28 Rogue Slime Quest Seeker Games LLC 4.6 100K+
  19. 29 Cultist Simulator Playdigious 4.6 100K+
  20. 30 Backpack Hero: Merge Weapon iKame Games - Zego Studio 4.6 1M+
  21. 31 Rogue Hearts Ninetail Games 4.1 500K+
  22. 32 BangBang Survivor SPGAME 4.0 1M+
  23. 33 Obsidian Knight — RPG Games ActFirst Games 4.5 1M+
  24. 34 Blade of Shadows PlayStormRed 4.4 100K+
  25. 35 Vampirio: Defend & Survive Outfit7 Neo Limited 4.4 100K+
  26. 36 Portal Survivor ESC Games Yazılım A.Ş. 4.8 100K+
  27. 37 Soul Huntress: Offline Games PANTHERA GLOBAL 4.4 1M+
  28. 38 Go Hero Go — Roguelike RPG Puzzle Point Ltd 4.6 100K+
  29. 39 Slay the Spire Balor Games 4.3 1M+
  30. 40 Luck be a Landlord TrampolineTales 4.3 100K+
  31. 41 Twinworld Survivor Playbest Limited 4.7 50K+
  32. 42 Planet Crusher: Mine & Attack Gryphon Games 3.8 1M+
  33. 43 How Many Dudes? Butterscotch Shenanigans 4.3 100K+
  34. 44 Dicey Dungeons Terry Cavanagh 4.2 100K+
  35. 45 Zombie.io - Shooting RPG Joy Nice Games 4.5 1M+
  36. 46 Evo Defense BLUE PLANET JOY 4.3 500K+
  37. 47 Bionics VOODOO 4.3 500K+
  38. 48 Meteorfall: Journeys Slothwerks 4.2 100K+
  39. 49 Punko.io: Roguelike TD AgonaleaGames 4.2 500K+
  40. 50 Epic Heroes Dinosaur-Games 3.8 10M+
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About roguelike games

Because a build that worked last time may not appear again, each run becomes a series of decisions, with tension between a lucky drop and a mistake that ends everything. They reward players who like learning from failure and experimenting with builds rather than following one long story. Some are slow and tactical, such as turn-based dungeon crawlers; others are fast and reflex-driven. Run length, control over randomness and how much carries over between attempts all vary: some unlock new starting options after a death, while others send you back with nothing.

What to look for

  • Check how the game handles death: some erase all progress, while others let you unlock permanent upgrades or new characters, which changes how forgiving each failed run feels.
  • Look at how long a typical run takes, since a game built around short bursts fits a commute better than one where a single attempt can stretch on.
  • See how much randomness affects your build, because a game that gives you rerolls or choices between upgrades feels less unfair than one where the drops decide everything.
  • Consider how the game asks you to pay: some sell a single unlock, others show ads between runs or charge for extra lives, and that shapes how often you are pulled out of play.
  • Check whether the game works without a connection, as many roguelikes are playable offline and that matters if you want to play on a flight or in a dead zone.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.