Games like Despotism 3k
by Konfa Games
Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to extract power and build your own empire!
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-75%$4.99Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
Sep 29 · Konfa Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Dark Humor
Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!
Auto BattlerRoguelikePixel GraphicsTacticalIndieTurn-Based TacticsRPGDark Humor2DRoguelite👍 2,879
-80%$3.99Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Apr 29 · Goblinz Studio
Both: Pixel Graphics · Replay Value · Difficult
Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!
Pixel GraphicsTurn-Based CombatVillain ProtagonistRoguelikeDungeon CrawlerStrategyReplay ValueDifficultManagementRoguelite👍 3,939
-80%$1.99FTL: Faster Than Light
Sep 14 · Subset Games
Both: Difficult · Replay Value
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
RoguelikeSpaceStrategySci-fiIndieSingleplayerPerma DeathDifficultReplay ValueReal-Time with Pause👍 62,779
$19.99Void War
Jun 2 · Tundra
Both: Difficult · Replay Value
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
SpaceRoguelitePerma DeathChoices MatterStrategyDifficultReplay ValueRoguelikeResource ManagementReal-Time with Pause👍 3,661
$14.99Star of Providence
Jun 7 · Team D-13
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
RogueliteBullet HellShoot 'Em UpAction RoguelikeIndiePixel GraphicsActionDifficultRoguelike2D👍 3,178
-50%$12.49Dead Cells
Aug 6 · Motion Twin
Both: Pixel Graphics · Replay Value
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
AdventureRoguelikeMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsAction Roguelike2DRogueliteSouls-likeHack and SlashReplay Value👍 156,332
-50%$7.49Shogun Showdown
Sep 5 · Roboatino
Both: Replay Value · Pixel Graphics
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Replay ValueStrategy RPGTurn-BasedRoguelikePixel GraphicsTurn-Based StrategyRoguelike DeckbuilderStrategyTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based Tactics👍 6,201
$14.99Space Gladiators
Mar 10 · Blobfish
Both: Difficult
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
ActionIndieRogueliteHand-drawn2D2D PlatformerAction RoguelikeDifficultSingleplayerPerma Death👍 426
$14.99The End Is Nigh
Jul 12 · Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel
Both: Difficult · Pixel Graphics
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.
Precision PlatformerPlatformerIndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackAdventureSingleplayer2DActionPixel Graphics👍 3,291
$14.99Rhythm Fighter
May 27 · echo games
Both: Difficult · Replay Value
This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!
ActionIndieRhythmAdventureMusicDifficultReplay ValueRoguelikeRogueliteSingleplayer👍 380
-75%$1.24Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
Oct 31 · Konfa Games
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Action RoguelikeBullet HellRogueliteDeckbuildingRoguelike2DShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterHack and SlashShooter👍 1,585
-40%$7.79Odinfall
Mar 11 · Ember Paw Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
Ragnarok was just the beginning… of the end! Odinfall is a Viking-themed, rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through procedurally generated levels, upgrade your character, modify your weapons and take down robotic Norse gods to earn your freedom!
Early AccessRoguelitePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultBullet HellActionTop-Down ShooterShoot 'Em UpAction Roguelike👍 193
-25%$9.74Dead Weight
Jul 16 · Klukva Games
Both: Replay Value · Pixel Graphics
Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on a roguelite adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step matters.
Turn-Based CombatStrategyRPGReplay ValuePixel GraphicsTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyTacticalRoguelikeAdventure👍 583
$24.99Have a Nice Death
Mar 22 · Magic Design Studios
Both: Dark Humor
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Action RoguelikeHack and Slash2DSingleplayerFunnyAction2D PlatformerDark HumorCartoonyRoguelike👍 9,728
$9.99Roguelands
Jun 13 · Sean Young
Both: Pixel Graphics
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Action RoguelikeRoguelikeMultiplayerRPGPixel Graphics2DAdventureActionCo-opIndie👍 2,932
$19.99SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Mar 15 · Flow Fire Games
Both: Difficult
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Top-Down ShooterRogueliteIndieActionAction RoguelikeOnline Co-OpDifficultCo-opTwin Stick ShooterShooter👍 10,110
$21.99We Who Are About To Die
Nov 14 · Jordy Lakiere
Both: Difficult
The Ultimate Gladiator Simulator. Fight & strategize through spectacles and arenas. Rise from slave to Champion and earn your freedom or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and unique physics simulated combat. Those who are about to die, I salute you!
Early AccessActionRogueliteStrategySimulationRPGPhysicsMedievalSingleplayerDifficult👍 8,137
$5.99Hack, Slash, Loot
Apr 5 · David Williamson
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Traditional RoguelikeRoguelikeIndieRPGPixel GraphicsCasualPerma DeathSingleplayerHack and SlashDifficult👍 309
$5.99God Of Weapons
Sep 12 · Imagine Games
Both: Replay Value
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Inventory ManagementAction RoguelikeRogueliteRPGBullet HellArena ShooterSurvivalReplay ValueProcedural GenerationCasual👍 4,807
$19.99Brutal Orchestra
Dec 17 · Talia bob Mair, Nicolás Delgado
Both: Dark Humor
Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game. You died, someone killed you. You are in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set off into Purgatory finding all manner of demented friends and foes on your quest to get petty revenge.
StrategyRPGRogueliteRoguelikeTurn-Based TacticsPerma DeathIndie2DDark Humor2.5D👍 1,893
$9.99Survivor Mercs
Apr 30 · Wolpertinger Games
Both: Difficult
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Bullet HeavenTwin Stick ShooterAction RoguelikeRogueliteDifficultBullet HellArena ShooterPvEProcedural Generation2.5D👍 147
$15.99Doomsday Hunters
Jul 20 · Moregames
Both: Difficult
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
ArcadeTwin Stick ShooterDifficultPerma DeathBullet HellDungeon Crawler2.5DAction RoguelikePost-apocalypticCyberpunk👍 704
$9.99Hyperspace Dogfights
May 14 · Sleeper Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
RogueliteLootBullet HellSci-fiColorfulPixel GraphicsDifficultFast-PacedRoguelikeShoot 'Em Up👍 116
$9.99Magicite
Jun 9 · Sean Young
Both: Pixel Graphics
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
IndieRPGRoguelikeMultiplayerPixel Graphics2DAction RoguelikeAdventurePlatformerCrafting👍 5,800
$24.99Cogmind
Oct 16 · Grid Sage Games
Both: Difficult
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Early AccessTraditional RoguelikeAtmosphericRoguelikeTurn-BasedDungeon CrawlerRobotsDifficultStory RichStrategy👍 1,562
$12.99Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Jul 24 · Test3 Projects
Both: Difficult
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Action RoguelikeRoguelikeIndieTop-Down ShooterDifficultActionPerma DeathSingleplayerSci-fiRoguelite👍 1,005
$7.99Dungeons of Dredmor
Jul 13 · Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Both: Replay Value
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Traditional RoguelikeRoguelikeTurn-BasedRPGDungeon CrawlerIndieComedyPerma DeathReplay ValueSingleplayer👍 3,703
$24.99SULFUR
Oct 28 · Perfect Random
Both: Difficult
SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Early AccessGun CustomizationStylizedRogueliteBoomer ShooterExtraction ShooterFPSDungeon CrawlerDifficultShooter👍 9,653
$19.99Curse of the Dead Gods
Feb 23 · Passtech Games
Both: Difficult
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
Action RoguelikeIsometricDark FantasyRogueliteDifficultActionRoguelikeSouls-likeFightingDungeon Crawler👍 7,808
-70%$5.99Ring of Pain
Oct 15 · Simon Boxer, Twice Different
Both: Difficult
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.
Dungeon CrawlerCard GameRogueliteTurn-BasedRoguelikeDifficultDarkStrategyRPGStylized👍 3,261
$24.99Loot River
May 3 · straka.studio
Both: Difficult
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
DifficultAction RoguelikeSouls-likeDungeon CrawlerRogueliteRPGFast-PacedPerma DeathRoguelikeStrategy👍 355
$11.99Rogue AI Simulator
Jan 11 · Nerdook Productions
Play as a Rogue Artificial Intelligence, in the sequel to the hit Flash game "I'm an Insane Rogue AI", played more than 4 million times! Your Prime Directive is simple: design a facility & manage human Test Subjects for the Dept of Science. But be careful: they NEVER stop being suspicious of you...
SimulationResource ManagementArtificial IntelligencePolitical SimGod GameBase BuildingColony SimRPGBuildingManagement👍 364



