Here’s the games I have reviewed so far on the Nintendo Switch in this genre, from best to worst. Note: If multiple games have the same score, they will be sorted alphabetically.

Roguelikes

Game	Genre	Grade
Hades II – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Action / Roguelike	A
tl;dr Hades II is an excellent follow-up to its predecessor, a fine Action Roguelike with an absolute ton of content, and that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor while changing things enough that this feels like a very different sort of game while still fitting in with the original. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game is a free upgrade if you own the Nintendo Switch version, and the improvements to graphics and performance are absolutely noticeable. If you’re looking to play a truly excellent Action game on the go, this is well worth picking up.
Balatro	Turn-Based Card RPG / Roguelike	A-
tl;dr Balatro is a Turn-Based Card RPG and Roguelike that starts with a standard deck of poker cards that players gradually trade out and upgrade, aiming to keep racking up increasingly high scores to get as far as they can. While this game has a few rough spots, overall this is a brilliant mix of accessibility and exquisitely-crafted gameplay that puts it on par with the likes of Slay the Spire as the best this genre has to offer. This is an absolute must-play for any fans of this genre.
Ball x Pit	Arcade / 2-Stick Shooter / Roguelike / Simulation	A-
tl;dr Ball x Pit is a game that blends a wide variety of disparate genres, such as 2-Stick Shooter, Arcade, Roguelike, and Management Simulation, resulting in something that is wildly unique, offering a lot of depth, yet still highly-accessible and easy to pick up. Consider this a must-have if you’re craving originality, and something still worth checking out even if you just like some of the genres I named.
Minishoot’ Adventures – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	2-Stick Shooter / Top-Down Action-RPG	A-
tl;dr Minishoot’ Adventures is a game that combines 2-Stick Shooter gameplay with “2D Zelda”-style Top-Down Action-RPG game structure in a way that absolutely delivers, both on each of its two halves and also on the wonderful combination of those two different types of gameplay. There are perhaps a few areas where it could be improved, but overall this is an outstanding game that fans of either genre should consider a must-have.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Action / Roguelike	A-
tl;dr Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is an Action Roguelike similar to the Hades series that has players taking the role of one of the four titular Ninja Turtles and fighting through enemies with various random upgrades in each run. While this game doesn’t top Hades, it’s a solid take on that formula with great 4-player co-op that makes this an excellent entry in the genre and a must-have for fans of the Ninja Turtles franchise, with Nintendo Switch 2 bringing better graphics, better performance, and even more multiplayer options.
Deadzone: Rogue	First-Person Shooter / Roguelike	B
tl;dr Deadzone: Rogue is a First-Person Shooter and Roguelike set on a space station orbiting Earth. The First-Person Shooter half of the game is decent but nothing special, but the game is elevated by its Roguelike elements, which add some enjoyable variety and progression. The result is a game well worth trying out on Nintendo Switch 2.
Blue Prince	First-Person Puzzle / Roguelike	B-
tl;dr Blue Prince is a First-Person Puzzle game with Roguelike elements that has players exploring a mansion by spawning a selection of randomized rooms and trying not to block off their progress. It’s a clever idea, but the first-person perspective slows down the pacing and doesn’t seem necessary for most of the gameplay. fans of Puzzle games may enjoy this game, but it won’t be for everyone.
Full Metal Schoolgirl	Third-Person Shooter / Action / Roguelike	C
tl;dr Full Metal Schoolgirl is an Action game with Third-Person Shooter gameplay and Roguelike elements where players take the role of robotic schoolgirls fighting through hordes of robotic enemies in a bad satire of toxic work culture. Everything here is mediocre – mediocre Action gameplay, repetitive environments and enemies, lackluster Roguelike elements, and unimpressive graphics and performance. You can still find some fun here, but you have countless better options.

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