What are the best roguelikes on Android?

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A roguelike is a genre of role playing games, normally associated with procedurally generated levels, pema-death and often based in a fantasy setting. As of late the genre has gotten pretty popular and with that there have been games that use some of these aspects but not all. They are increasingly getting referred to as roguelites. Considering how close roguelites are to roguelikes, both are types are listed and are acceptable here for submission.

Best roguelikes on Android	Price	Controller Support	Publisher
95 Pixel Dungeon	Free	None	watabou
91 Hoplite	Free	None	Magma Fortress
90 Cardinal Quest 2	Free	None	Kongregate
90 Out There: Ω Edition	$3.99	No	Mi-Clos Studio
-- Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead	Free	No	N/A

The 4 must play gamesWhy?

My Recommendation for Pixel Dungeon

My Recommendation for Pixel Dungeon

Challenging and fun gameplay that lends itself well to repeat plays

Pixel Dungeon is hard

Being completely free and open-source means that anyone can try the game in order to see if they like it

Randomness cannot be turned off

Has a reasonable amount of strategical depth where the player can easily plan out their next move

A variety of mods are available, which extend the gameplay by a large margin

Easily play without an internet connection as the game can be played in-full offline

Hold your device as you like as the game can be played in portrait or landscape

Tons of replayability thanks to the randomly generated levels

A good variation in items allows the player to constantly discover new and exciting ways to tackle the game

Beautiful pixel artwork that should offer a good bit of nostalgia for anyone who grew up with games that look similar

Detail-oriented design lends itself well to many gameplay elements, giving a feeling of polish and care not normally found on mobile

Tons of replayability thanks to the randomly generated level

You can play it on PC as well (if you spend some money)

My Recommendation for Hoplite

My Recommendation for Hoplite

Great replay value thanks to the roguelike random generation

Short game

Deep gameplay that harkens back to chess or other grid based games, where planning and strategy take a front seat

Easy to understand the rules as any pertinent info is relayed before a move decision is needed

Can be played at your own pace thanks to the turn based nature of the title

Extended gameplay when you finish the title, with the fun but difficult game+ gameplay mode

Well-balanced

Large assortment of enemies keeps the gameplay and strategies required fresh

Simple but good strategy RPG

My Recommendation for Cardinal Quest 2

My Recommendation for Cardinal Quest 2

Nothing is locked behind a paywall, you are free to play as you like without worry of being coerced into spending money

Not a full traditional roguelike

A good choice of character classes allows for a mix of different strategies in the gameplay

Very streamlined item management that does not get in the way, allowing the player to concentrate on the gameplay, over organization

Lots of Google Play achievements to earn, which makes for some interesting tasks on top of the regular gameplay

The included immersive mode allows for full screen gaming on devices that use a software navigation bar

Deep gameplay that allows for plenty of customization choices

My Recommendation for Out There: Ω Edition

My Recommendation for Out There: Ω Edition

Each playthrough is unique thanks to the procedurally generated levels

Uninspiring gameplay

Fun turn-based resource management where you are always juggling items on the fly, which requires a lot of quick thinking

The graphics are a power-hog

Beautiful art that shows off tons of polish, making for a gorgeous looking game

Each replay feels very similar

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My Recommendation for Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead

My Recommendation for Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead

Graphics can be used instead of ASCII, for those that would enjoy something more visual

Difficult to learn at first

Classic computer gameplay that offers a lot of nostalgia

Lacking hardcore survival feel

Being in constant active developed allows the game to constantly grow

Open source and very moddable, making for a game that anyone can change to their liking

Free for anyone to download and try, which leave no one out

Super involved gameplay that allows the user to dive deep into the mechanics of the game

My Recommendation for Brogue

My Recommendation for Brogue

Arguably the best graphics for an ascii roguelike, thanks to the colorful design

Doesn't work well on a small screen

Very easy item and equipment use thanks to there being no character classes in the game

No classes

My Recommendation for Wayward Souls

My Recommendation for Wayward Souls

No in-app-purchases or paid updates, the game has a singular price for all of the content

Can feel repetitive

Choice of character class gives the chance for different strategy and playstyles as well as something to strive for by unlocking them

Good controller support makes for an easier way to control the game

Fantastic touch screen controls that are responsive and easy to use

Easily played offline thanks to the game not needing an internet connection once installed

My Recommendation for Desktop Dungeons

My Recommendation for Desktop Dungeons

Tablet only

Deep amount of content keeps the strategy of the game interesting and fresh, as it will be difficult to to quickly see and do everything on offer

While polished the graphics are still simple

Daily tasks/quests gives the player something new to do each day

Even on a tablet, text is tiny

20 different playable classes makes for a huge selection of characters and strategy

Hidden map means you can't solve the puzzles on logic alone

Humorous tone keeps the game light hearted and entertaining