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Roguelike games may have started out as niche, but they soon grew into something truly special and wondrous. Mainly because they were able to make gameplay exciting due to you not really knowing at times what was going to happen next, even if it was your second playthrough.
#6 Darkest Dungeon II
- Release date: May 8, 2023
- Developer: Red Hook Studios
- Publisher: Red Hook Studios
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
The original Darkest Dungeon title showcased a very unique spin on adventures as you had to brave quests with characters that weren’t exactly “all there” and you had to take care of them as a result.
Now, you’ll get to do that all over again. Because Darkest Dungeon II will have you assemble a roster of character to venture forth into a world that is not in the best of states, and you’ll fight to fight off an apocalypse!
But the more battles you do, the more the wear and tear will hurt your party. Tend to them and ensure they can endure for the fights to come!
#5 For The King II
- Developer: IronOak Games
- Publisher: Curve Games
- Release date: Nov 2, 2023
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Welcome to For The King II, an action/RPG/Roguelike/dice game that you can play with friends via Co-Op where you’ll have the “simple task” of overthrowing a king that is oppressive to his people. Nothing wrong with that, right?
But be warned, even though you’ll get to try out a bunch of characters and classes, your fate is not always in your hands. Because the game relies on a dice system that’ll test you and make it clear whether you live or die.
So venture into the world, gain more allies, and do what it takes to save the realm from the king himself.
#4 Everspace 2
- Release date: Apr 6, 2023
- Developer: ROCKFISH Games
- Publisher: ROCKFISH Games
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems
Everspace 2 is absolutely a title for those who want a free and yet invigorating space experience where they can fly around and do all sorts of incredible things.
You’ll be given your own ship and a path through the universe with all sorts of adventures to go on. Not the least of which is a story mode where you’ll team up with allies on certain quests and fight off rogues of various natures.
Search the stars for new races, uncover hidden secrets about empires and planets, and see just how much you can grow in the game itself. Space is awaiting you!
#3 Endless Dungeon
- Developer: Amplitude Studios
- Release date: Oct 19, 2023
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
- Publisher: SEGA
In a new game from the Endless universe of titles, Endless Dungeon will put you in the doomed position of a hero trying to protect a crystal from a swarm of enemies. The good news? You’ll have some other heroes to help you out along the way. The bad news? The enemies themselves are endless and as a result, you will die, but the question becomes, how will you do better in the next attempt?
Recruit the “heroes” you think can help you best defend the crystal, then go through the space station you find yourself on in order to fight off the monsters that come for you! How long will you last?
#2 Delicious Dungeon
- Developer: Digital Cauldron
- Publisher: Digital Cauldron
- Release date: Nov 3, 2023
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
Now here’s a title that will be for those who want more than just a “basic experience”.
In Delicious Dungeon (the game, not the manga!) you’ll play as a restaurant owner who happens to live in a fantasy world. The problem here is that you will have to go into various dungeons and other troublesome areas in order to get ingredients! After all, you want to serve your customers the best food possible, right?
The tougher the enemies and bosses you fight and kill, the more likely you are to get the best ingredients and even get a few surprise meals as a result!
Do what you can for your business and get to that dungeon!
#1 Spells & Secrets
- Release date: Nov 9, 2023
- Publisher: Rokaplay GmbH
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
- Developers: Alchemist Interactive, Rokaplay GmbH, Alchemist Interactive GmbH
Welcome to a very different wizarding world that you’re used to. In Spells & Secrets, you’ll get to customize your own character from the top down and then enroll in a special wizarding academy. Then, you’ll have to use your magics in order to defend the school from the various magical creatures that are trying to take over!
You have to be creative with it though, and if you don’t think you can handle it alone, get a co-op friend to help you and you’ll take everything on together!
A magical journey awaits you in Spells & Secrets, don’t miss out on it!
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/9/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
