The King has been wounded by an assassin. It is up to his sons and daughters to venture forth to the cursed castle Hamson, rumored to have a cure for any ailment.
Rogue Legacy is a real-time 2D action platformer game with minor role-playing game (RPG) elements. As a Rogue variant, the game also introduces randomly generated rooms and permadeath. However, the game introduces a unique twist: with each death, the player chooses a new heir to continue the quest. Each new heir has different abilities and skills, ranging from different strengths to weaknesses. Gold collected by a heir, upon death may be used by the new heir to build a manor, unlocking rooms which offer beneficial features.
Gameplay in Rogue Legacy is fast-paced and demanding, requiring players to navigate treacherous terrain, avoid deadly traps, and fight off hordes of enemies. With procedurally generated levels, no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping players on their toes as they strive to overcome increasingly difficult challenges.
Rogue Legacy was released for the Playstation 4 in October 2019.