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The Rogue Prince of Persia

Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

What works

  • Fluid and satisfying parkour and combat
  • Excellent and memorable soundtrack
  • Distinctive art style and animations
  • Frequent developer updates and content additions
  • Engaging meta progression and skill systems

Things to keep in mind

  • Currently limited content and biomes
  • Some bugs and performance issues reported
  • Combat can feel less deep than similar games
  • Early access state means incomplete features
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Rogue Legacy 2

  • 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure

  • Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

  • Spiritfall

  • Afterimage

  • Dead Cells

More intense

Games that feels like The Rogue Prince of Persia but with a more intense feel

  • Nine Sols

  • Nightmare: The Lunatic

  • Blade Assault

  • Elderand

  • MindSeize

  • The Darkest Tales

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The Rogue Prince of Persia: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026