The roguelite genre has seen an uprising in recent times. This is not limited to just the indie scene, however. Even AAA studios have been turning to roguelite inspirations with offerings like Sony’s Returnal. With its growing popularity, new players are bound to be attracted to see what the deal is about.

However, the roguelite genre is renowned for its steep level of challenge, which could be a drawback for beginners. Let’s look at some beginner-friendly titles that should be easy to play in 2023.

Best beginner-friendly roguelites to play this year

1) Hades

One of the most popular indie roguelite games in recent memory, Hades was originally released in 2018 for PC via early access. Players control the underworld prince, Zagreus, as he seeks to escape the domain of his father, the major ancient Greek god, Hades. This perilous journey takes players through various layers of Tartarus as they make their way to the mortal world on the surface.

Armed with an arsenal of varied…