Action · June 27, 2013
Rogue Legacy (2013)
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-'LITE' where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might have vertigo-- they could even be a dwarf. That's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be perfect to win this game. But you do have to be pretty darn good because this game is HARD. Fortunately, every time you die all the gold you've collected can be used to upgrade you manor, giving your next child a step up in life and another chance at vanquishing evil. But you shouldn't listen to me. You should check out the trailer. It explains the game better then I ever could. If you really want to READ about this game though, then you should check out our bullet list below. Here's what Rogue Legacy IS: A procedurally generated adventure. Explore new castles with every life. Rogue-lite. Your character dies, but with each passing your lineage grows and becomes stronger. Tons of unique traits that makes each playthrough special. Ever wanted to be dyslexic? Now you can! More than 8 classes to choose from (9)! Each class has unique abilities that change the way you play the game. Over 60 different enemies to test your skills against. Hope you like palette-swaps! Massive, expandable skill tree. Rack in the loot to upgrade your manor and give your successors a cutting edge. Oh yeah, there's a Blacksmith and an Enchantress shop but we forgot to show them in the trailer... Equip your heroes with powerful weaponry and armor. Or gain new abilities like flight, dash, and air jumping. Tons of secrets and easter eggs to uncover... or are there? Yes there are. Got a controller? Play with a controller. Big Picture ready. Clowns.
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104 Action titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 18.5k Steam reviews | Top 26% in Action |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 24% |
| Metacritic | 85/100 | Genre average 77 — top 19% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 16 h average | Top 31% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Roguevania · 1.9k
- Platformer · 1.8k
- Rogue-like · 1.6k
- Indie · 1.0k
- Action Roguelike · 900
- Action · 572
- Singleplayer · 530
- 2D · 528
- Metroidvania · 509
- RPG · 470
- Rogue-lite · 344
- Pixel Graphics · 330
- Side Scroller · 277
- Fantasy · 246
- Controller · 235
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 18.5k reviews
17.2k positive · 1.3k negative
Metacritic
85/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.8/10
Curator recommendations
15.7k
Press Quotes
'...a hugely compelling mix of 2D action-platforming and Roguelike game design.' 9/10 --IGN 'Rogue Legacy is a must-play, and a steal at its $15 price tag.' 90/100 --GameFront 'Rogue Legacy rewarded my patience and tenacity; that's a lesson any developer can take from its twisted family tree.' 9/10 --Polygon 'This is a game that won't just eat up your time, but it will devour it.' 8.5/10 --Destructoid '... an immensely rewarding action game that strikes a terrific balance between permadeath…
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
16h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
9h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
29
Steam unlocks available
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 27, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Base price | $1.49 -90% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
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