Rogue Worlds

Rogue Worlds

Cognitive Forge · May 14, 2025 · Roguelike, Platformer, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Side Scroller

Rogue Worlds is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Rogue Worlds price

Rogue Worlds is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About Rogue Worlds

Rogue Worlds is a roguelite platformer where you use the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. You'll need planning, wits and reflexes to make a way through these ever-changing death labyrinths.The game provides a free (lite) edition of Aura of Worlds, with a shorter campaign and shared progress.

Explore strange biomes, escape flooding poison, outwit gargantuan bosses. Do you play defensively with a repeater and energy shield, or swing into the fray with a boomerang and grapple hook? Do you scour the levels for potions and runes; or dive headfirst into the chaos?
Along the way, unlock starting gear options, shortcuts, character perks, pets, and more. The friends you rescue on your journey will help you. Each procedurally generated run presents new hazards, layouts, and tactical decisions. You can further customize your build with runes, and gear modifiers that synergize in a myriad of ways. Veterans can push their limits by disabling perks or cranking up the difficulty for greater challenges—and greater rewards.

Features

  • Diverse Level Themes: Tidal corridors lined with mines, flickering lights in underground ruins, rising lava pits, and carnivorous gardens. Each environment brings unique dangers and opportunities.
  • Creative Abilities: Master parkour, cloak from enemies, or even enthrall foes to fight on your side.
  • Multi-Use Objects: Light your way with a lantern—or throw it as an improvised flaming Molotov.
  • Challenging Boss Fights: Outsmart colossal adversaries by using both your reflexes and the environment to your advantage.
  • Handcrafted Pixel Art & Animations: Beautifully detailed pixel visuals bring the world to life.
  • Unique Musical Score: An immersive soundtrack that evolves with your adventure.
  • Permanent Progression: Unlock new items, character backgrounds, and more to customize your journey.
And much more awaits…

Rogue Worlds is the free (lite) edition of Aura of Worlds, with a shorter campaign and shared progress.

Rogue Worlds — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Jan 8, 2026
The game seems entertaining enough, but it is a demo masquerading as a full game. I do not appreciate being misled. Edit: In the interest of fairness, it does appear that the description of the game does specify that this game is a lite version of Aura of Worlds, both at the end of the first paragraph and at the end of the description. That being said, it is easy to miss a single line - giving a demo a different title rather than just naming it "Aura of Worlds Demo" or "Aura of Worlds Lite" invites this kind of misunderstanding and if I'm being entirely honest that feels intentional.
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Recommended Mar 17, 2026
This game is fun and addictive, and I'm excited to see that they've added more quick-slots and other content in the recent update! Keep up the good work!! Next time I get a few extra bucks I will definitely be buying Aura of Worlds, the premium version.
3 found this helpful
Not recommended May 23, 2026
No matter what the devs say. This is not a good inde game that is free. This is a demo masquerading as a full game.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 21, 2026
It's a great game but it seems to be missing half. I guess you can purchase the other half.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 7, 2026
Why don't they let the player choose the loadout at the start? Aside from that it's good.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 10, 2026
Pretty cool free roguelike. Kind of the Spelunky for the poor.

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