What are the best roguelikes on iOS?

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Best roguelikes on iOS	Price	Genre	Co-Op
91 Hoplite	-	Roguelike	None
91 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth	$14.99	-	2 Player Local
-- WazHack	-	Roguelike	None
-- Pathos: Nethack Codex	-	-	-
-- Brogue	-	Roguelike	None

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

Top Pro

Insane amounts of bang for your buck

You can potentially spend more hours playing Isaac than many AAA games, thus giving more value to ones money spent, as the game is cheaper, but has the potential for many more hours. See More

Top Con

It's creepy

The game to be put nicely is not really scary but just plain creepy. Definitely not a game recommended for children. See More

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Co-Op:2 Player Local

Top Pro

Challenges you both in game and out

The game its self is very challenging. Plus its story is cryptic and up for interpretation to give you something to think about when you're not playing. See More

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One of a kind

One of the best roguelikes out there. Difficult to beat completely and oh so very satisfying. Gazillions of unlocks, secrets, bosses, power-ups and item combinations. Limited co-op (BoIR only). The game can be genuinely terrifying and dark, especially if you take a moment to ponder what's really going on with its backstory and characters. See More

Top Pro

Powerups combine in very unique ways

There are tons of unique power ups, and most of them interact with each other to create really interesting combinations. The main attack in the game is shooting a projectile, and modifiers on top of that stack making for really interesting attacks. For example, you can have a homing, multi, laser attack that shoots in both directions by combining multiple treasures. You can build really interesting strategies this way and that keeps the game feeling fresh. See More

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Incredible amount of content

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has all of the original games content as well as many new add ons such as the Wrath of the Lamb expansion as well as many extra characters. Lots of characters each with their own unique starting abilities, plus many challenges gives the game really high replay value. See More

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Has single-player and local co-op game modes

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has a single player campaign as well as a 2 player co-op game mode See More

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WazHack

Top Pro

Unique side-scrolling approach

Rendered in 3D and side-scrolling, making for some very unique mechanics. See More

Top Con

Somewhat crude art-style

Graphics are reminiscent of freeware games from the early 2000's. See More

Specs

Genre:Roguelike

Co-Op:None

Controller Support:Yes

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Top Pro

Offers lots of variety

Over 300 items and 130 monsters, WazHack offers a lot of variety. See More

Top Con

Some quirks with control scheme and interface

Some specific action in the game are hard to pull off with touch screen, causing the player to move when trying to open menus. See More

Top Pro

Semi-real-time action

Everything moves only when you move. See More

Top Con

Costs money to get the full experience

The game asks to spend money on each character type separately to go deeper than 300 feet; cost about $1 each. See More

Top Pro

Unique twist on roguelike gameplay where the game takes a side-scrolling approach

A 3D rendered side-scrolling roguelike, makes for some very unique mechanics, thanks to not being top down like many traditional roguelikes. While it will still have the player progress in randomly generated dungeons, exploring for new items and gear, the battle mechanics will be more akin to side scrolling platforming. See More

Top Pro

Surprising depth

Many approaches and strategies are viable in a simple shell. See More

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Brogue

Top Pro

Free to download and play for anyone

Doesn't cost a dime as the game is free to download and play. Which is great as there is no obstacle to one trying the game out. See More

Top Con

No classes

While not having any classes for the main character means that any item can be equipped it does make for less replayability due to not having different classes to try out on multiple playthroughs. See More

Specs

Genre:Roguelike

Co-Op:None

Controller Support:No

Top Pro

Simple and easy to understand design

The graphics of the game consist entirely of ASCII characters which keeps the design simple and easy to understand. See More

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Perfectly balanced rather than filled with features

The balancing is done quite well, as there is just enough elements to the gameplay to keep one interested without being overly complex or heavy weight. See More

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Can be played on persons preferred platform

It can be played on Mac OS X, Windows, or Linux, and on mobile devices running iOS or Android. See More

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Easy to get into, hard to master

The gameplay itself is quite straightforward, making for mechanics that can be picked up within a few minutes of playing. Of course the challenge of the game is a whole other mater as like most roguelikes, this game can be quite challenging. See More

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Throw or take potions

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Out There: Ω Edition

Top Pro

Choose your own adventure aspects

Out There has many similarities to a choose your own adventure book where many choices end with a story and particular situation to each that can not be guessed or assumed before the choice is taken. So no game ever has the same outcomes to any particular choice within, which makes for a new adventure each playthrough. The Omega edition has new voicework to go along with these stories behind each choice, which ads another level of immersion, which is nice. With over 350 unique texts, there is quite a bit to see before they become too repetitive. See More

Top Con

Completely random

Being that the whole game is completely random, some sessions will not turn out that great. Many times there is the unavoidable bad luck that will make the player run out of fuel or air. Sure there may have been a choice the player should not have made, but really, there is no way to really know. See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

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Non complicated resource management

Out There's gameplay revolves around resource management, what the player can find and how they utilize it. It is quite a tight rope of choices that makes for a many "biting your nails" scenarios. Should one venture down to a planet for resources to craft new alien technologies or repair equipment and the ship, risking their fuel and air, or should the venture forward to a new system to try and find more fuel rich planets? Thee great aspect about all of this resource management is that it is a pretty streamlined system, no weapons or crew to worry about, just fuel air and equipment/ship. See More

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Fantastic music

The music in game fits so well with the atmosphere, giving a very lonely yet somewhat hopeful feel. Created by composer Siddhartha Barnhoorn (The Stanley Parable) one knows quality is rightfully behind the whole score. See More

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Solomon's Boneyard

Top Pro

Twin sticks controls

ArticulateStilbon's Experience

Addictive, arcade style rogue like shooter. Progress is an ever evolving skill tree that is fantastic with rings and perks thrown in to compliment different ideas. See More

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Exciting gameplay

Ya's Experience

It’s a fantastic game that can be replayed over and over. See More

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Replayability

CulturedShivini's Experience

Cant find anything as simple and fun, such a basic concept that is not capitalized on. Love stacking combinations in hopes of becoming more and more over powered only to find I haven't invested enough in something so next time ill focus on Mana regen, next time ill focus on Mana pool, next time ill focus on damage output, next time health, next time shield next time speed on and on ever evolving different builds hoping i get something specific, waiting for that perfect run where every level up gives me the exact options i want to capitalize my build. So simple So fun, only thing similar is crimsonland but that is fairly rubbish by comparison and doesn't have the same progression feeling. See More

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Pleasant graphics

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Heroes of Loot

Top Pro

Fun fast-paced action

Heroes of Loot features fast-paced gameplay against a bunch of different enemies, while maintaining relatively complex level-mechanics and exploring. See More

Top Con

Lack of variety

There's lack of variety in Heroes of Loot, especially during combat. The main gameplay mechanics are always the same and causes a repetitive feeling. See More

ArticulateStilbon's Experience

More arcade than rogue like. See More

Top Pro

No advertisements or in-app purchases

Heroes of Loot has no ads and there are no in-app purchases in exchange for gameplay currency. See More

Top Con

Tough difficulty spikes

The controls and action gameplay of Heroes of Loot are quite simple, but the game can be unforgiving sometimes in its harsh difficulty spikes. See More

Top Pro

Crisp visuals and great presentation

Heroes of Loot uses a unique and pixelated art style, which results in crisp graphics and overall decent visuals. Many reviewers praise the game for it's gorgeous style - not only in the graphics department, but also for the well-made soundtrack and good storytelling. See More

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1 bit rogue

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Really easy to pick up

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Hoplite

Top Pro

Turn based

Hoplite is a turn based game making for something that people can take their time with deciding on their strategy for each move. See More

Top Con

Short

Hoplite does not take that long to complete. See More

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Genre:Roguelike

Co-Op:None

Controller Support:None

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Top Pro

Optional continued gameplay

Starting on level 16, the altars get replaced by a portal. The player has the choice to "win" the game by exiting through the portal; or to ignore the portal on that level and venture deeper, aiming for higher scores on progressively more difficult floors. See More

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Replay value

There is a good list of achievements that create high replay value. It encourages the user to play very differently in subsequent replays. See More

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Randomly generated levels

Each level in the game is randomly generated, making for a different experience every time it is played. See More

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Deep gameplay

You must plan your movements and attacks, paying attention to all enemy positions and their attacks. See More

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Large assortment of enemies

There is a wide array of enemies to encounter and fight. See More

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The 2 must play gamesWhy?

My Recommendation for Hoplite

My Recommendation for Hoplite

Turn based

Short

Optional continued gameplay

Replay value

Randomly generated levels

Deep gameplay

Large assortment of enemies

My Recommendation for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

My Recommendation for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

Insane amounts of bang for your buck

It's creepy

Challenges you both in game and out

One of a kind

Powerups combine in very unique ways

Incredible amount of content

Has single-player and local co-op game modes

24 Other Games Considered

My Recommendation for WazHack

My Recommendation for WazHack

Unique side-scrolling approach

Somewhat crude art-style

Offers lots of variety

Some quirks with control scheme and interface

Semi-real-time action

Costs money to get the full experience

Unique twist on roguelike gameplay where the game takes a side-scrolling approach

Surprising depth

My Recommendation for Pathos: Nethack Codex

My Recommendation for Pathos: Nethack Codex

100% free

Active developer continually adding new content and features

Scales well on multiple sized devices

Literally feels like Nethack, despite totally intuitive interface

My Recommendation for Brogue

My Recommendation for Brogue

Free to download and play for anyone

No classes

Simple and easy to understand design

Perfectly balanced rather than filled with features

Can be played on persons preferred platform

Easy to get into, hard to master

Throw or take potions

My Recommendation for Nethack

My Recommendation for Nethack

My Recommendation for Soul Knight

My Recommendation for Soul Knight

Unique heroes with unique ability

Need wifi for multiplayer

Unique weapons and enemies

Still updating as of July 2019

Near unlimited replayability

Fun fast pace gameplay

Fun fast pace gameplay

Cross-platform up to 4 players

My Recommendation for Out There: Ω Edition

My Recommendation for Out There: Ω Edition

Choose your own adventure aspects

Completely random

Non complicated resource management

Fantastic music

My Recommendation for Solomon's Boneyard

My Recommendation for Solomon's Boneyard

Twin sticks controls

Exciting gameplay

Replayability

Pleasant graphics

My Recommendation for Tallowmere

My Recommendation for Tallowmere

Tons and tons of loot, which not only comes in handy but allows for a good bit of customization

My Recommendation for Cardinal Quest

My Recommendation for Cardinal Quest

Not that deep

Large variety of random spells

My Recommendation for Heroes of Loot

My Recommendation for Heroes of Loot

Fun fast-paced action

Lack of variety