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Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
Developer Heliocentric Studios
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is an action-adventure game developed by Heliocentric Studios and released by Team 17 in 2021. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
208 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 26, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
73
Fresh
127 positive · 47 negative
95% range 66–79%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 127 | 47 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,638 of 2,038 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
73% recommend · 130 yes, 49 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 179 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (2,912 of 3,728 positive).
Players praise the game as a charming Zelda-inspired co-op adventure with solid roguelite elements. [1][2][3] Many note that the game is best enjoyed at a steep discount due to its limited content. [4][5][6] Some reviewers report significant bugs, especially in multiplayer, that hinder the experience. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Sadly, despite being primarily a co-op game, the co-op feature is extremely buggy and at times unplayable. There are also way too many items that you constantly have to cycle through with way too specific of purposes. The upgrades for your class being locked behind the spheres is rather tedious, but also, most classes are either kinda pointless or loose their value. Mana is too little for the Mage to have long term …
- [1]
This game is amazing. From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike. The lore is extremely rich and deep and it will keep you invested. I recommend this to anyone.
- [2]
Okay, are we really going to argue that this isn’t basically co-op A Link to the Past on PC? Because, you know, that won’t work. It brings more than enough to the table to feel unique, even with the heavily inspired art style and gameplay. Why wouldn’t we want to enjoy that kind of game with friends again? Just bear in mind that it has some roguelite elements. It’s regularly discounted by up to 90%, so… grab your …
- [4]
Picked this up during a Steam sale for $1.99 and honestly? Absolute steal. I grabbed it to play online with a friend, and we’ve been having a blast. It’s a fun little roguelite with charming visuals and solid mechanics that really scratch that classic Zelda itch. The roguelite progression feels super satisfying, especially since it’s brutal early on. But once you start leveling up and unlocking upgrades, the grind …
- [3]
This game plays like if LoZ: A Link to the Past was multiplayer with procedurally generated dungeons. If that sounds awesome to you, it's worth checking out.
Summarised from 34 of the 212 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos talk about great co-op experience for families and friends; those who didn't talk about multiplayer is buggy and sometimes unplayable. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Rogue Heroes received positive reviews on Metacritic for both Windows and Nintendo Switch. Daniel Tack wrote in Game Informer that the Windows version is "simple yet satisfying" and "pixelated comfort food" for fans of its inspirations. Reviewing the Nintendo Switch version, P. J. O'Reilly of Nintendo Life wrote that it is "a delightful Zelda-inspired roguelite that's chock full of secrets, surprises, and some top-notch dungeon crawling action". Nintendo World Report's reviewer, Joel A. DeWitte, wrote, "This is a no-brainer for classic Zelda fans or anyone looking for co-op fun, and it's absolutely been the best gaming experience so far for me in 2021." In his review for Pocket Tactics,…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 208 · most liked firstSadly, despite being primarily a co-op game, the co-op feature is extremely buggy and at times unplayable. There are also way too many items that you constantly have to cycle through with way too specific of purposes. The upgrades for your class being locked behind the spheres is rather tedious, but also, most classes are either kinda pointless or loose their value. Mana is too little for the Mage to have long term utility, and the sword at half upgrades has way better dmg output than…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is amazing. From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike. The lore is extremely rich and deep and it will keep you invested. I recommend this to anyone.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I REALLY wanted to like this one. I think 40 hours is long enough for me to say I gave it a chance. Ultimately, it's just another drop in the ocean of games that fail to meet their potential due to major design issues. Here, the glaring design flaw is that it sends you all over the world for quests but doesn't give you any way to track them. Some of the quests in the Main Quest chain are literally hidden as well, if you don't explore you won't be able to find them, which means you won't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →::: spoiler long list **Hyper Light Drifter** **9 Years Of Shadows** **Voidigo** **vvvvvv** **Star Of Providence** **Wadjet Eye Point & Clicks** **Rain World** **Colt Canyon** **Gross** **Omega Strikers** **Jazzpunk** **Lyne** **Mixolumia** **Shovel Knight** **Alwa's Legacy** **Souldiers** **Volley Blast** **Strange Horticulture** **Katana Zero** **Rivals Of Aether** **RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike** **Fez** **Petal Crash** **Apico** **Atomicrops** **Blazing Beaks**…
neutral · AI labelView post →A link to the past clone with buggy multiplayer. Single player is alright but by the time you're having fun you've beaten the game. There's like 15 systems in this game that had no reason to be there, it tries to be too many things. Your character moves too fast to be fun and there's so much useless bull to unlock that instead of having fun playing the game, you are unlocking stuff hoping it will unlock the fun. If multiplayer consistently worked, combat was slower but more tactful, if the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I might not have the best perspective, since this is the first rogue-lite I've ever played. (Though I've played hundreds of hours in several handfuls of rogue-likes.) But I really like this game. I like the rogue-liteness, I like the co-op, I like the solo, I like that my kids like me to play it with them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In two hours me and my friends encountered multiple bugs. Some bugs made us lose progress, and we encountered one softlock. Concept is good but execution is bad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I started watching SAS Rogue Heroes and it is delightful. I'm not sure who is my favourite: the sexy gamekeeper from Lady Chatterley's Lover, the bully with the best weirdo face from Sex Education, or Theon from Game of Thrones. Oh who am I kidding? It's the gamekeeper. Jack O'Connell is fine!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Its a decent game but it doesn't quite scratch that itch if you are looking for a rougelite. Its a good game if are looking for more of an old school zelda game with a level up system. The biggest problem with the rougelite system is that each dungeon is only 3 floors long so there isn't any time to gain power. Not that there is anything in dungeon to increase your power outside of a couple stat up increase. Instead you collect gems and then spend them on permanent upgrade. So dungeons are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this thing keeps crashing no matter what I do. This is literally the only game this happens with
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man this game is so close to being a great game. With obvious inspiration from zelda it actually has slightly better mechanics and feel than zelda in some ways, but messes it up in others. My real issue is these randomly generated dungeons will often have no way to complete them. It seems like ill get a dungeon that it will forget that im not playing coop so i can't complete puzzles. It has a fun gameplay loop. The game is ultimately probably worth it on sale, but definitely not at 20…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game always crashes a few seconds into the loading screen. Researched online, found it to be a common problem. Tried all suggestions; reinstall, reboot, config files, etc. My system exceeds specs. Cannot resolve, bought game too long ago to refund. Disappointing because it looks like it could be a lot of fun, hopefully I can come back in the future with a fix.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A promising little adventure that slowly turns into chores with a sword. I really wanted to like Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. On paper, this game sounds amazing. Cute pixel art? Zelda-like adventuring? Co-op? Town building? Upgrades? Procedural dungeons? Yes, please. Inject that directly into my goblin brain. Unfortunately, after playing it, my goblin brain filed a formal complaint. The game starts off looking genuinely promising. The town-building is nice. Upgrading your character is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed playing this with my son and daughter on shared screen co-op. We all played with no issues using controllers. The combat is like the old Legend of Zelda Games and so are the puzzles. The hit boxes are little bit wonky, but they're consistently wonky, so you just get used to it; it's not something you can't learn or get used to through playing. The puzzles adapt based on how many players are alive/playing at the time, so you can totally play single player or with up to 3…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay, are we really going to argue that this isn’t basically co-op A Link to the Past on PC? Because, you know, that won’t work. It brings more than enough to the table to feel unique, even with the heavily inspired art style and gameplay. Why wouldn’t we want to enjoy that kind of game with friends again? Just bear in mind that it has some roguelite elements. It’s regularly discounted by up to 90%, so… grab your tunic and jump in.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is worth $2 for sure!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally picked up Rogue Heroes for my Switch 2. Been on my Wishlist for years! What a gem of a game! Rogue-lite, Zelda like game. Unlock multiple classes, dungeon crawl, build your town. So much to do! #indiegames
positive · AI labelView post →Multiplayer worked flawlessly for me, it's an old school co-op rpg but you can also play solo. It is fun but the townbuilding is a bit barebones.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The multiplayer mode is pretty buggy, with issues like black screens and network disconnections. The game is great for single-player, but I wouldn't recommend it for multiplayer.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To be fair, my kids (7 and 10) both really enjoy this game, the older one playing it completely through. I however found it to be an absolute unending grind. Pretty much the entire game is: Go into a dungeon. Fight a little bit, die. Use whatever treasure you gained before you died to slightly upgrade your skills, allowing you to go back to the dungeon again, where you progress slightly farther, and die. Use whatever treasure you gained before dying to slightly upgrade your stats, go back to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Picked this up during a Steam sale for $1.99 and honestly? Absolute steal. I grabbed it to play online with a friend, and we’ve been having a blast. It’s a fun little roguelite with charming visuals and solid mechanics that really scratch that classic Zelda itch. The roguelite progression feels super satisfying, especially since it’s brutal early on. But once you start leveling up and unlocking upgrades, the grind pays off, and it’s rewarding to see your character get stronger. There’s a good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you have to buy this 2 euros is a steal this game took the best of a link to the past and made a masterpiece
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun game, but we ran into multiple very annoying bugs while playing online. The game also tries a bit too hard to make you use your items. Having to switch items every 10 seconds just because there's yet another arbitrary barrier in front of you is just annoying, and it doesn't help that switching between items feels rather clunky.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📺 Brenda Blethyn's Vera says goodbye, SAS Rogue Heroes returns for a second series, and there's more Squid Game on Netflix
neutral · AI labelView post →Anyone wants to buy and play Rogue Heroes together (it’s $5 on eShop now until Nov 26th, but will prob be on sales again)? It’s a Zelda-inspired roguelite game with town building component as well. And the graphics feel very nostalgic to me. It has both local and online coop modes.
neutral · AI labelView post →Cult of the Lamb is a 2 player coop RPG with roguelite gameplay! I've only played single player though so I can't speak to the coop. One of my favorites is Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. It's a Zeldalike roguelite with city building and a bunch of player classes. I had a blast with this one. Looks like you need a custom GE-Proton for this. Also a shoutout to Rabbit & Steel, which is a 2D MMO raid simulator roguelike.
positive · AI labelView post →It's fun for a while but it starts to wear off thanks to being too grindy. It's like A Link to the Past was multiplayer with procedurally generated dungeons. Now, I could never get multiplayer to actually work with the person I wanted to play with. However, the game is still playable solo but felt like it was meant to be played with people. This game is super grindy. Bosses are overleveled and spongy while hitting hard, so you will die and have to level up to be at their level. That means…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game plays like if LoZ: A Link to the Past was multiplayer with procedurally generated dungeons. If that sounds awesome to you, it's worth checking out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great couch coop
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a charming Link to the Past tribute game with minor rogue-like elements. main quest is about 18 hours with 5 or 6 more hours on top of that for 100%.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A pleasant surprise of a game. An overworld like Zelda, but dungeon similar to Moonlighter where you collect gems from the dungeon to power yourself up on death or when completing the dungeon. Not a hard game and you can get overpowered if you dump all in hp and damage but it's still an enjoyable game. A good recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not terrible, but a bit too empty and low quality to really recommend. I didnt try the multiplayer though which many people like. 5/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had some soft locks and crashes, but overall great game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos, developed by Heliocentric Studios and published by Team17 Digital, is a top-down, action-adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from the classic Zelda series. Released in February 2021, it offers both solo and cooperative multiplayer experiences, allowing up to four players to embark on a quest to save the land of Tasos from the awakening Titans. The game combines elements of roguelike dungeon crawling with town-building mechanics, creating a dynamic and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Super fun gameplay and excellent local coop experience. The ending was unsatisfying but still a great game overall and an easy recommendation 😁
positive · AI labelView post →First of all, the game isn't completely terrible, but it has a lot of flaws that make me not recommend it. I tried to like the game but unfortunately the Zelda charm is not enough to play it to the end. The dungeons are quite nice but the trash mobs just do way too much damage. If I “touch” a mob without it attacking, it drains almost 70% of my HP. But when the enemy attacks, it's strangely less? The boss fights are quite nice, but far too easy. Again, a strange design decision (bosses do…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game keeps crashing on launch..
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game is broken and the walkthroughs all conflict with one another.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic Game. I only payed 2$ roughly for the game, however it was very much worth more. It has a zelda like feel, with roguelike/lite elements introduced to the dungeon system. The coop is cool, but a little bit jank, I'm not sure if they ran it on a Peer to Peer system, but they should have. the monsters end up desync-ing if you run dungeons too long, Mostly Bosses. Grab it if you want a fun week long adventure. If you have a portable gaming device for this game, I'd suggest it even more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this sort of game should have some kind of story more, or mode for people who lose interest fast if they have to do the same thing over and over with little progress or reward
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first half of the game was decent. Its was quaint little roguelite and I did enjoy it. However, it has some major flaws I cant ignore. The only good boss was the second boss, the rest were genuinely awful. They aren't difficult, they are just tedious. Every boss except for the mushroom boss has some form of area denial as their gimmick and that's it. the 4th boss traps you in ice and theres no way to counter it as well so it just has a bs stun mechanic on top of the area denial. On top of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An old-school-Zelda type adventure game for 1-4 players. Looks decent, sounds alright and has a lot in store for you. However, there's problems and nitpicks: - It's too easy to run into damage, and there's contact damage on pretty much everything that moves. - The contact damage of enemies is just as high as their attack damage. - Procedural dungeons are very repetitive; there don't seem to be many rooms for the generator to pick from. You'll see the same puzzle rooms in pretty much every…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Monty Python Noggin the Nog U.F.O. True Detective S1 Battlestar Galactica (new version) The Adventure Game Blake's 7 Rogue Heroes Small Prophets Thunderbirds Inside No. 9 Severance Outlander Captain Scarlet Fawlty Towers
neutral · AI labelView post →1 winner • pick from 125+ Steam keys. New 7-day giveaway is live: The Quarry + Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. Ends Apr 27 @ 10PM ET. Enter: thealabaster.one/giveaways?ut... Reply with your pick. #GameGiveaway #IndieGames #ActionAdventure
neutral · AI labelView post →Reminds me in a very positive way of games from my childhood - damn I'm getting old :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game. I played local co-op with my brother and we enjoyed it so much I bought a copy for myself and a few friends. Definitely would recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Goofy Fun Indie game to play with friends, we fought bosses, solved big brain puzzles, and slayed a big boobie chest boss 10/10 would play again with the right crowd :))
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If Zelda was a Rogue game. Great game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has been abandoned in an unfinished state.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why are there no more updates? We need more content for this ROUGE-LIKE seems like most of the community doesn't know the difference between the two - [ROUGE-LITE]. Rouge-like is more so procedural generation (extreme randomness) were as rouge-lite usually has (some randomness) in the elements like random weapons blah blah. The only thing this game is missing currently is something to make you want to play more like more secrets more dungeon rooms. Could you guys by chance release a editor so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well... What can i say about this game? It's a good game but it couild be so much more. Three problems we've got: 1. It has lot of bugs, it is possible that you cannot complete a dungeeon because it was badly generated, you can always start another one but you know... they could fix this. 2. Not lot of variety, everything looks the same, even the dungeons. 3. Lacks content, it could use more content. I wouldn't pay 22.79$ for it as it is asking, but do wait for heavy sale (90% or more)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know to a lot of "hardcore gamers" this is going to feel like "Baby's First Roguelike," but honestly, I don't care; it's fun for what it is, and it has its place. With its "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" inspired graphics and sound, its mild difficulty ramp, humorous but not lewd dialogue, plethora of unlockables, and co-op gameplay, it's the perfect game for introducing newbies to the concept of the genre, or for just vibing with a very rewarding and relaxing game that you can sink…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏼 Game - Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Developer - Heliocentric Studios Publisher - @team17.com Release date - February 23, 2021
neutral · AI labelView post →I haven't played this, so look into reviews before buying, but have you seen Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos? It is a 1-4 player game on either Switch or Steam (no cross play). Currently on sale on Switch for $4.99 or Steam for $1.99. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFa-...
neutral · AI labelView post →crashes when i do certain actions and when i report them the delete my messages, and local or online multiplayer has way to many issues. Soo yeah dont buy the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Good Idea, But Not a Good Execution I really wanted to like Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. On paper, it has a lot of things I enjoy: procedural dungeons, RPG elements, upgrades and co-op. Unfortunately, the execution didn't work for me. Gameplay The basic gameplay is enjoyable at first, but it quickly becomes repetitive. The dungeons, enemies and objectives don't have enough variety to keep the experience interesting for long. After a while, it feels like I'm repeating the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way too shallow, repetitive, and I just didn't find it very fun. After the first bit it's just "yeah, spend gems and just become exponentially more powerful" nothing too interesting
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Macintyre brings this forgotten world to life. You’ll meet men who fought dirty, risked everything, and changed modern war forever. #books #bookreview #RogueHeroes #SAS #BooksWorthReading https://thisgrandpablogs.com/rogue-heroes/
neutral · AI labelView post →TL;DR: The game is pretty much a tribute to older Legend of Zelda titles, particularly the A Link to the Past, but it has roguelite elements and multiplayer. I became a bit obsessed with this game. As an old boomer and a massive fan of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, I fell in love with Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Talos. The game feels like spiritual successor to Four Swords Adventure, which had co-op, and co-op is one of the biggest appeals of this game. Strenghts ✅ The game plays and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a fine game, killed by stupid devs and unfixed bugs. its impossible to complete the game in coop, singleplayer only.
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