Looking for your next mobile obsession? In this article, we'll list out the best roguelike mobile games, available for both Android and iOS, that pack challenge, variety, and just the right amount of chaos into every run.
15. Loop Hero
Loop Hero turns the idea of a gameplay loop into the whole game, literally. You place cards to shape the world, manage your hero’s journey, and try to break free from an endless cycle in this strangely addictive roguelike twist on strategy and survival.
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14. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast, fluid roguelike that throws you into intense air-dashing combat with no time to catch your breath. It’s tough, stylish, and deeply satisfying once you find your rhythm.
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13. 20 Minutes Till Dawn
20 Minutes Till Dawn blends roguelike progression with bullet-hell survival as you fend off endless waves of monsters for, you guessed it, 20 minutes. With random upgrades, unique characters, and weapons that evolve mid-run, it’s pure chaos in the best way.
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12. Balatro
Balatro takes the simple game of poker and twists it into a wild roguelike full of multipliers, power-up Jokers, and evolving cards. It's a clever, addictive spin that makes every hand—and every run—feel like a high-stakes puzzle.
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11. Crying Suns
Crying Suns is a tactical roguelike that drops you into a gritty sci-fi world full of tough choices and space battles. With sharp writing, an atmospheric soundtrack, and high-stakes decisions every step of the way, it pulls you right into its universe.
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10. Dicey Dungeons
Dicey Dungeons turns turn-based combat into a fast-paced game show where you roll dice to power your attacks. Each class plays differently, and the upbeat music, slick animations, and clever mechanics keep every run feeling fresh and snappy.
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9. Pathos: Nethack Codex
Pathos: Nethack Codex is a deep, retro-style roguelike where you pick from 13 classes and dive into classic dungeon-crawling chaos. It’s all about surviving traps, monsters, and madness as you fight your way down and back up again.
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8. Peglin
Peglin is what happens when Peggle meets a roguelike—you launch magic orbs into pachinko-style boards to battle enemies and bosses. With clever relic combos and bouncy physics-based combat, each run is a chaotic, strategic fight for gold and revenge.
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7. Downwell
In Downwell, you dive into a monster-filled pit armed with nothing but your Gunboots and quick reflexes. Every descent is a fresh, chaotic scramble for gems, upgrades, and survival in the dark.
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6. Soul Knight
Soul Knight is a fast, fun roguelike shooter where you blast your way through dungeons to recover a stolen magical stone. With simple controls, tons of weapons, and nonstop action, it’s hard to play just one run.
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5. Crypt of The Necrodancer
Crypt of The NecroDancer turns every fight into a dance battle, literally. Move, attack, and survive to the beat of the music, or load your own tracks and try to keep up.
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4. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a classic roguelike that’s easy to pick up but tough to beat. With five heroes, ever-changing dungeons, and constant updates, no two runs ever feel the same.
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3. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition drops you into a strange, unforgiving world where everything wants you dead. Gather, craft, and survive as long as you can—because once night falls, it’s not just hunger you’ll be fighting.
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2. Dead Cells
Dead Cells throws you into a constantly shifting castle packed with brutal enemies and fast-paced 2D combat. Every run is a test of reflexes and grit—kill, die, learn, repeat.
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1. Slay The Spire
Slay the Spire combines card strategy with roguelike runs in a way that just works. Build your deck as you go, fight weird and dangerous enemies, and see how far you can climb the tower before it all falls apart.
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Looking for your next mobile obsession? In this article, we'll list out the best roguelike mobile games, available for both Android and iOS, that pack challenge, variety, and just the right amount of chaos into every run.
