Whether they're roguelikes, roguelites, or just rogue games, there's no denying the popularity of the run-based genre that's become ubiquitous in recent years. Whether you're fighting your way out of hell, you're trapped in a time loop, or you're tasked to infinitely rebuild a deck of magical cards (this last one happens a lot), the category of games has absolutely earned its praises. It's hard to beat the satisfaction of a good power crawl, the condensed structure, or the urge to play just one more run, even after the most devastating losses.

Still, that structure can take many forms, and an explosion of popularity can make it difficult to separate the trendsetters from the trend-chasers. What roguelike should you play today? Here are our 10 favorites, listed in alphabetical order.