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What defines Rogue Legacy:
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The closest matches for Rogue Legacy are UnderMine, Warlocks 2: God Slayers and Skul: The Hero Slayer. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Rogue Legacy special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A pixel-art action roguelike where you play a miner descending ever deeper into a dangerous mine, collecting relics and blessings, and returning stronger after each death through permanent upgrades.
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Fantasy setting
A humorous pixel-art metroidvania where you play a wizard in fast hack-and-slash combat and topple wicked gods. Meteor showers and spellcasting drive a tongue-in-cheek fantasy adventure.
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A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.
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Lots of humour
A modern-day gamer is pulled into a fantasy castle and must fight his way through a sprawling pixel-art metroidvania with spells, gear and skill points. Its cheeky humor and constant nods to pop culture and RPG clichés give it a distinctive charm.
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Action-packed real-time combat
As the weak zombie Davy, you devour enemies, steal their powers and transform in a fast-paced action RPG to rescue the frozen Julia. It focuses on rapid power growth and tongue-in-cheek excess.
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Challenging difficulty
A fast-paced 2D action roguelite where you pick one of four heroes and take on the twelve Zodiac bosses. Quick combat, plenty of spells and allies keep each run varied.
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Challenging difficulty
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.
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A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.