It all started with Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. These games are mostly 2D platformers with large maps to explore, bosses to fight, and power-ups to collect.

No one starts off a champ at these games. Procedurally generated levels make every run unique. The right Rogue Lite can suck you in for hours and hours of play.

These are truly amazing games that deserve more attention.