Best Text Based Roguelike Apps &amp; Games

4.5😊(5.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Embark on a text-based fantasy adventure filled with turn-based combat, procedurally generated dungeons, and permadeath. Make choices, battle monsters, and explore ruins with unique characters. It's easy to learn but offers a deep challenge.

What We Love

👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
🚀 Engaging text-based adventure
💡 Unique rogue-like mechanics
👍 Witty and humorous writing
🚀 Quick and easy to pick up
👍 No ads or pay-to-win elements

Room to Improve

🐛 Repetitive events and scenarios
🔨 Difficulty can feel unbalanced
🔨 Heavily reliant on RNG
🔨 Lack of content variety
🔨 Resurrection/undo costs can feel excessive

The Wanderer: Post-Nuclear RPG by Jamie Parish

Survive the Unexpected

Strong Contender

4.6😊(44K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

What We Love

👍 Fun way to kill some time
👍 Very fun game
👍 Enjoyable gameplay
👍 Interesting style
👍 Relaxing and low key
👍 Great for passing the time
👍 Simplicity and easy to understand
👍 Captivating and immersive
👍 Brilliant concept
👍 Scratches the Fallout itch
👍 Decent survival RPG

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and glitches
🐛 Buggy and unstable
🐛 Laggy performance
🔋 Drains battery quickly
💰 Excessive ads and monetization
💰 Expensive in-app purchases
🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of guidance
🔍 Repetitive gameplay loop
🔍 Lack of content and diversity

Arclight City - Text based RPG by Ching Huang

Text based sci-fi MMORPG

Worth Considering

4.7😐(188 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Engage in a cyberpunk MMORPG set in a neon-drenched city. Build your gang, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and customize gear. Master turn-based combat and rise to power in this text-based adventure.

What We Love

✨ Captivating and fun gameplay
🌌 Great cyberpunk aesthetic
🎵 Excellent soundtrack
🎮 Better mechanics than previous game
👍 Casual and fun for cyberpunk fans
🕹️ Good time-waster
🤝 Great for meeting new friends
💡 Innovative combat mechanics
🎨 Cute and well-made art
🚀 Smooth gameplay performance
🌟 Addictive and engaging

Room to Improve

📉 Poor moderation and punishment
💰 Pay-to-play mechanics
⏳ Slow energy/psychosis removal
🚫 Zero to none drop rates
🔞 Embarrassing soft-core pornographic content
🤖 AI-generated art concerns
📉 Gacha system and monetization
🧱 Feels like things were slapped together
📱 Optimization issues on newer iPhones
🤷‍♂️ Repetitive and boring combat
💸 Low effort, cash grab game
🎨 Lazy, AI-generated artwork
👤 Limited character customization
❌ Game doesn't work without IAPs
😔 Lonely community compared to CyberCode

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