The best Roguelike games on PSVR2

Key foods

• The roguelike genre is popular on PSVR2 due to its independent development and gameplay variety.
• Games like
  Until you fall, compound,
  and
  Cosmodread
  It offers interesting combat and challenges.
• Hellsweeper VR, Synapse,
  and
  Ancient dungeon
  Deliver deep combat, mind control, and immersive gameplay experiences.

this rebellious – or more precisely Roguelite – the genre is well represented PSVR2. The nature of VR development means that there are many independent third-party developments that will drive any platform, and the Roguelite genre makes a lot of sense for those who want to make a deep game on a low budget.

The iterative nature means that assets and environments can be easily reused across multiple runs, and variety is often achieved by giving players options in how they approach the challenges within. This rogue PSVR2 The games all do a great job of keeping the gameplay fun and varied over multiple playthroughs.

8 Until you fall

Rebellious rhythm-action

• was published: 29/09/2020 (main)
• Developer: Loose games

Until you fallA unique take on melee combat is an engaging experience on PSVR2. The roguelike structure of the game makes players engage in melee battles with enemies on different levels, which culminates in some epic bosses.

While this is not strictly a rhythm game, there is no beat that players must time their attacks to. On-screen prompts and enemy attack patterns give combat a rhythmic feel, which helps create a sense of flow as players move through levels. There's an interesting balance of freedom and tight attack patterns in combat, which helps keep it fresh against the same enemies multiple times.

The only reason the game is a little lower on this list is because this updated version doesn't really take advantage of the new headset's capabilities. The game looks a little better and sharper than it did on PSVR, but it feels a little last-gen compared to some contemporary games.

7 composite

Fun retro shooter

Roguelike FPS game composite It puts players in a retro pixel art shooter in VR. Retro environments are well-defined and displayed with stunningly clear resolution inside the headset, offering a real sense of nostalgia to players who grew up with these types of shooters.

Retro Roguelike “Kill your way to the top” level progression and FPS gameplay is a bit slow and lacks challenge at first. However, as players level up in difficulty and unlock modifiers for their performances, the level of challenge and speed of gameplay quickly increase. This helps add some much needed variety to the relatively short courses and keeps players coming back for more.

6 Cosmodread

Rogue sci-fi horror

The terrifying environment of the abandoned spaceship Cosmodread It's a great take on a sci-fi horror setting. The game is a roguelike sci-fi horror game that tasks players with rebooting the systems of an abandoned ship while avoiding or dealing with repurposed monsters and alien horrors.

Resources are scarce, which gives the game a sense of survival horror and proximity. The only meta progression elements are the maps that players unlock to craft new items. Everything else resets on death, so Cosmodread It offers a more hardcore Roguelike experience than some other games in this genre.

Progressing through the entire ship reactivation sequence in one stage is a tough trial-and-error experience, with little hand-holding. This may turn some players off, but Cosmodread Perfect for anyone looking for a more authentic Roguelike.

5 Hellsweeper VR

Cathartic melee action

• was published: 21/09/2023
• Developer: mixed territories

Combat system in Hellsweeper VR It might be the deepest VR battle on this list. Players have access to melee weapons, magic, guns, and even summoned companions. Beyond that, all of these abilities can be combined in interesting ways, and each has its own unique combinations to master.

The roguelike aspect of the game pairs well with this. Players choose from a wide variety of weapons and spells before starting their run. Abilities can be upgraded during gameplay with modifiers found in chests or as level rewards. This means that players' fight options and potential combinations increase throughout the run, and there's a lot of variety in the options available.

Originally, the variety in terms of enemies and bosses during a run could have been seen as a weakness. However, with several patches since launch, the game has added more enemy types, new enemies, and boss types with harder moves. Hellsweeper VR It's now one of the most satisfying roguelikes in VR gaming.

4 synapse

mind control

synapse It is a game that has to be experienced to be believed. One of the few games that fully utilizes the PSVR2 eye tracking technology in the gameplay. synapse It allows players to use telekinetic powers to dominate the battlefield. Aiming is simply looking at an object or enemy that can be picked up or manipulated at will.

It's hard to describe outside of the headset, but the feeling of control it gives the player cannot be understated. It's a power fantasy mechanic that's fully realized in an immersive way, bringing the whole experience to life. Roguelike aspects, enemies and weapons lack a bit of variety, however synapse It's fun to replay thanks to the gameplay feel.

3 Ancient dungeon

A fascinating deep dive of Voxel Dungeon

Definitely a retro voxel art style Ancient dungeon It may turn some players off, but it's a big mistake for those looking for a deep, varied, and surprising roguelike. Despite its retro look, the game has a full physics system that applies to combat and environments, giving everything a weighty and tactile feel that really helps immerse players in the game.

Procedural level generation works in the game's favor, meaning there are new layouts on each run, which makes relatively few environments feel fresh for longer than they did before. The game has a lot of variety in the unlocks players can earn and upgrades they can get from each run. There's a lot to love about this charming VR roguelike.

2 Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game

Roguelite sci-fi RTS

• was published: 03/23/2023
• Developer: Fast Travel Games / Windswept Interactive

Even as a VR game, Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game Rather unique, it has a Roguelike structure set in a sci-fi time loop, and the turn-by-turn gameplay puts players in control of a starship in space battles that have a hybrid action and RTS feel. Players plan their ship's movements in 3D space while targeting and attacking enemy ships in real time.

In this unique setting, Ghost signal It also manages to fit into one of the deepest roguelike progression systems on the platform. There are multiple ships to unlock, tech trees for each, and lore entries that can only be obtained by beating them multiple times.

The performances themselves are also very varied in terms of different encounters, points of interest and side characters that players will encounter. In-run upgrades offer a lot of choice in how players approach each run. It's not the flashiest game on the headset, but roguelike fans shouldn't miss it.

1 light brigade

warriors of light

light brigade It may be a launch game for the PSVR2, but the continued interest and attention from developers Funktronic Labs means it still stands out as the best roguelike on the headset. The game is a roguelike FPS that tasks players with restoring light to their ruined world and saving other members of their order.

There are tons of classes to play, each with different starting weapons, perks, and abilities. Thanks to several updates, the number of environments that players can encounter on the run has been doubled, which means that players will get a unique feeling every time. There are always items and currencies to find on each map that make exploring satisfying.

There is a lot of attention to detail in the feel of each class for the game. The bolt gun focused sniper class is very different from the sniper or marksman class. Each is balanced with different passives and supports magic as well, meaning each is suitable for running. light brigade It's an all-around satisfying roguelike and a great VR game as well.