Games like One Way Heroics

Roguelike with a forced rightward movement against a creeping shadow. Explore procedurally generated worlds, manage resources, and unlock classes.

94% positive from 4,133 · 2014 · 2% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.69 (2015-06-17)

Mystery DungeonSide ScrollerTraditional RoguelikeDungeon Crawler Rogue-litePerma Death

Six games like One Way Heroics

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

95% positive from 2,089 reviews202221% finish itDeck Verified

A traditional roguelike dungeon crawler with randomized levels and unique hero mechanics. Players explore, collect items, and upgrade gear through procedurally generated challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging roguelike RPG for its strategic depth, replayability, and balanced, knowledge-based progression.

The catchRuns are decided by luck, including long streaks of missed attacks on weak enemies.

Both are tagged Mystery Dungeon, Traditional Roguelike and Dungeon Crawler.

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Tangledeep

82% positive from 1,475 reviews2018Deck Playable

This is a turn-based roguelike RPG with procedural dungeons and a job system. Players explore a labyrinth, fight monsters, and collect items.

What players likedPlayers praise its rewarding strategic depth and moving story, reminiscent of other roguelike dungeon crawlers.

The catchA long standing bug can delete tamed pets and upgraded weapons for good.

Both are tagged Mystery Dungeon, Traditional Roguelike and Dungeon Crawler.

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ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

84% positive from 1,609 reviews20151% finish itDeck Playable

A deep roguelike RPG with strategic combat and a corruption system. Explore a vast fantasy world with many races, classes, and randomized dungeons.

What players likedPlayers praise ADOM as a deep roguelike with endless discovery, akin to the best in its genre.

The catchThe interface is clunky and dated, with no quality of life features at all.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Perma Death and Dungeon Crawler.

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30XX

90% positive from 2,783 reviews20236% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike action platformer that rebuilds its levels, items and powers every run. Play Ace with combo techniques or Nina with Power Fusion, solo or in local and online co-op.

What players likedPlayers praise this Mega Man X-like roguelite for its balanced gameplay, Hades-style modifiers, and engaging story progression.

The catchIt lands as a messier, less polished step down from the earlier 20XX.

Both are tagged Perma Death, Side Scroller and Rogue-lite.

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Full Mojo Rampage

84% positive from 1,252 reviews20149% finish itDeck Playable

Full Mojo Rampage is a 3D rogue-like with randomly generated levels and items. Players level up and unlock voodoo powers in cooperative and competitive online multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise this "Binding of Isaac"-like top-down shooter for its persistent progression, varied items, charming art, and atmospheric music.

The catchPersistent leveling forces grinding by replaying earlier levels

Both are tagged Mystery Dungeon, Rogue-lite and RPG.

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Cogmind

95% positive from 1,570 reviews201715% finish itDeck Playable

Sci-fi roguelike where you build a robot from salvaged parts for tactical combat and exploration in a dynamic, procedural world. Experience deep customization and emergent gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise Cogmind as the best and most innovative traditional roguelike, with unique gameplay, amazing visuals, and top-notch sound design.

The catchParts break constantly, turning the game into nonstop inventory micromanagement.

Both are tagged Traditional Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and RPG.

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More about One Way Heroics

What players liked

Players praise its enjoyable meta-progression and simple mechanics, reminiscent of other roguelikes with satisfying RNG.

The catch

The advancing darkness rushes every run and leaves no time to explore the world.

Reviews: 94% positive from 4,133
Released: 2014
Finish it: 2% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.69 (2015-06-17)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 4,133 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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