Based on our record, Rogue Legacy seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 1 time since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
The term "Rogue-lite" in 2013 was coined by the developers of "Rogue Legacy" to market their game, as instead of true permadeath, in-between runs you would be able to spend resources to get persistent upgrades, like health, damage increases, and unlock new classes (what people nowadays tend to call "meta-progression"). I know because I was there 8 years ago in the thread and the marketing page still has the word... Source: over 2 years ago
Super Meat Boy - Let's start with what's the same: Dr. Fetus is still a jerk, gameplay is super challenging but fair, there are tight controls and great levels and you will die. a lot.
Dead Cells - Castlevania-inspired, action platformer with roguelike elements.
Hollow Knight - Descend into the Dark Venture down into a beautiful, ruined world of insects and heroes
Spelunky - Spelunky is an addictive, Rough-like, 2D, Platform, Side-Scroll and Single-player video game developed and published by MOssmouth.
Secret Maryo Chronicles - Secret Maryo Chronicles is an Open Source two-dimensional platform game and is using an Open Graphics Library for the best possible graphic design and stock performance.
Risk of Rain - Risk of Rain mixes the elements of Platform, Action and Rough-like.