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Rogue Wizards

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2016

Should you play it?

Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.

What works
  • Colorful and charming graphics
  • Engaging turn-based combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Deep loot and equipment progression
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited character customization
  • Some repetitive gameplay elements
  • Mana/resource system can be frustrating
  • Ai companions sometimes unhelpful
  • Line of sight and tile pop-in can be disorienting

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Ruff Ghanor

  • ATOM RPG Trudograd

  • Thief Simulator 2

  • Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew

  • NO-SKIN

  • Rebel Galaxy

  • Golden Krone Hotel

  • Potato Flowers in Full Bloom

  • Lords of Xulima

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Ruff Ghanor

  • Potato Flowers in Full Bloom

  • Sonny Legacy Collection

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Rogue Wizards: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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