# Rogue Legacy — A Genealogical Rogue-"LITE"

> Genealogical rogue-lite action RPG with procedurally generated castles and unique heirs. (iPhone/iPad app by Cellar Door Games, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-legacy/id1453189467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cellar Door Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453189466)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 334 MB
- Released: 2019-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-legacy/id1453189467/reviews.md

## What is Rogue Legacy?

The critically acclaimed - award winning rogue-LITE arrives on iOS in “Rogue Legacy: Wanderer Edition”.  A highly curated edition specifically built for the iOS. 

The Wanderer Edition includes everything from the base game (including the anniversary update); but adds on top new iOS specific traits, new rooms, new mini-bosses, and a completely remastered control scheme to help bring the console experience of Rogue Legacy into the palm of your hands.

·        Indiecade 2013 Finalist, PAX 10 Official Selection, and more

·        9/10 IGN  - “Clever, creative, and addictive as hell.”

·        9/10 Polygon -  “I've never played an action game or a perma-death driven RPG that succeeds the same way.”

·        8.5/10 Destructoid – “This is a game that won't just eat up your time, but devour it”

·        9.5/10 Playstation Universe – “stands as a towering achievement and an easy recommendation to anyone not put off by the idea of near-endless, social-life destroying fun.”

·        9/10 Official Xbox Magazine UK – “Rogue Legacy mixes up genres and, through some inspired design choices, brings out the best in both.”

 

Explore and discover the secrets of an ever-changing castle. 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.

The world is unforgiving, and you will die.  But that’s ok, every passing sees your children inherit your bounty.  Spend it upgrading your manor, and give all your successors a step up in life, and another chance at vanquishing evil.

 

Features:

·        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.

·        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.

·        Includes the base game content + Anniversary Update + exclusive Wanderer Edition content.

·        Rebalanced difficulty.  You’re playing this on cars, buses, beds, and toilets.  We’re not silly enough to assume you’ve got the same level of concentration as you do on a TV.

## Key features

- Procedurally generated castle exploration
- Unique heirs with distinct traits
- Manor and skill tree upgrades
- Multiple character classes
- Diverse enemies and bosses
- Remastered iOS controls

## What do users think of Rogue Legacy?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent roguelike gameplay with high replayability
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and visual design
- 💰 Fair pricing with no in-app purchases
- 🔄 Unique character trait system adds variety
- 📱 Successful port from console/PC to mobile
- 👨‍💻 Responsive and engaged developer support
- 🎯 Well-balanced difficulty and progression system
- ⚡ Smooth performance on newer devices
- 🎧 Great for short gaming sessions
- 🕹️ MFI controller support available

**Cons**

- 🎮 Touch controls are imprecise and unresponsive
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
- 🕹️ Controller support not working for PS5 controllers
- 📱 Black bars on newer iPhone models
- ⚠️ Extremely difficult difficulty curve
- 🎯 Steep learning curve for casual players
- 🔧 Joystick-based movement feels clunky
- ⚡ Performance stuttering on some devices
- 💾 Save file corruption issues reported
- 🐛 Game crashes on certain devices/updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- PS5 controller not recognized despite MFI support
- Game crashes upon entering castle after updates
- Screen flipped upside down on launch
- Black screen on iPhone XR with iOS 14.2
- Save file corruption and iCloud sync issues
- Stuttering after Metal graphics update
- Unresponsive button inputs
- Occasional unintended input registration
- Performance issues on older devices (iPhone 6s)

**Most requested features**

- D-pad control option instead of joystick
- Fixed/stationary movement controls
- Multiple preset button configurations
- Difficulty settings or casual mode
- Full screen support for iPhone XS Max and newer
- Slide-based control scheme alternative
- Ability to jump from joystick upward movement
- Simultaneous jump and attack capability
- Rogue Legacy 2 mobile port
- Additional character classes/content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 155)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-legacy/id1453189467/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Don’t support controller

*2025-11-28, version 1.0.5*

Would have been perfect with controller support

### 5/5 — This is amazing

*2025-10-13, version 1.0.5*

I’ve played the concert version and love it. It’s really cool to have a version on the phone that I can play on breaks at work. I really wish I had the other classes, but I understand it may be too Beefy for her phone.

### 2/5 — Not worth $

*2025-10-01, version 1.0.5*

Frustrating controls and difficulty curve. I’d say a poorly balanced and designed game overall while providing some nostalgia.

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-09-21, version 1.0.5*

Good rogue like with an interesting character system which keeps you on your toes. Smooth controller support.

### 3/5 — Please add gamepad support!

*2025-07-09, version 1.0.5*

Please add gamepad support!

### 1/5 — PS5 controller unrecognized by game

*2025-06-18, version 1.0.5*

Should have listened to the other review saying PS5 controller doesn’t work. Loved this game on console, but incompatibility with my controller means it’s unplayable for me. Please fix this devs :C

### 1/5 — joystick 🕹️

*2025-04-15*

o joystick ta horrivel no celular vou pedir reembolso slk

### 4/5 — Great, but

*2024-09-12*

It’s not working with my ps5 dualsense controller conected with Bluetooth. Any fix?

### 1/5 — Почему нет второй части?

*2024-09-01*

Первая- мусор! Играть невозможно ,в чем проблема добавить вторую часть? Лучшую игру своего жанра

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2024-08-08, version 1.0.5*

I love playing this game with my son. Thanks for making an iPhone version

## Frequently asked questions about Rogue Legacy

### What is Rogue Legacy?

Rogue Legacy is a critically acclaimed rogue-lite action RPG where you explore an ever-changing castle. Each time your character dies, their unique child inherits your bounty and continues the adventure, allowing for progression through upgrades and new abilities.

### What are the key features of the Wanderer Edition on iOS?

The Wanderer Edition for iOS includes all content from the base game and Anniversary Update, plus new iOS-specific traits, rooms, mini-bosses, and a remastered control scheme optimized for mobile devices.

### How does progression work in Rogue Legacy?

Progression is achieved through a genealogical system. When your character dies, their heir inherits gold and experience. This bounty can be spent on upgrading the manor, unlocking new classes, and improving the skill tree, giving subsequent heirs a better chance at success.

### Is Rogue Legacy difficult?

The game is known for its challenging nature, but the rogue-lite mechanics are designed to make each playthrough a step forward. The iOS version features rebalanced difficulty to account for playing on mobile devices.

### What makes each playthrough unique?

Each playthrough is unique due to a procedurally generated castle layout and the vast number of distinct traits your heirs can possess. These traits can range from physical characteristics like vertigo or dwarfism to conditions like dyslexia, impacting gameplay in various ways.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2021-05-03

1. Improved gamepad support. Now you can play Rogue Legacy with any MFi game controller you like! (Including the much-requested Razer Kishi and Backbone One controllers.)
2. Minor stability updates.

### 1.0.4 — 2020-01-22

1. The game now uses Metal for its rendering instead of OpenGL ES. This should significantly improve device efficiency, saving battery life and reducing the risk of overheating, especially on older devices!
2. Fixed softlock when beating one of the minibosses.
3. Fixed lineage screen bug where having too many ancestors would cause slowdown.
4. When playing with a gamepad, "!" icons will now appear as UP ARROW icons.

### 1.0.3 — 2019-09-25

TWO bug fixes!
1. The new mini-bosses now drop chests when defeated, like they should have done all along. Whoops.
2. The app will no longer request unnecessary Bluetooth permissions on iOS 13.

### 1.0.2 — 2019-08-16

- Touch Icons now disappear when a gamepad is connected.
- Fixed crash occurring when displaying specific text under a specific language.
- Various optimizations to reduce battery usage and lower heat when playing on certain iPhone devices.
- Default movement stick sensitivity for iPhone is now set to High from Medium.

### 1.0.1 — 2019-08-08

No release notes.

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