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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op shooter with sci-fi dwarves, procedurally-generated caves and random roguelike upgrades. Explore maze-like mines and blast through hordes of alien abominations — no two runs are the same. Move quickly, work together and shoot first to survive.

60%
Mixed
DeveloperGhost Ship Games
PublishersCoffee Stain Publishing, Ghost Ship Publishing
Release DateMay 20, 2026
$29.99
Peak Players42.2K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Early Access
Action
Early Access
AI Review Summary

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is a challenging FPS roguelite spin-off that has debuted to a polarizing reception due to its high difficulty and controversial design shifts. While it captures the core gunplay of its predecessor, many players feel the current balance of mission timers and resource scarcity undermines the cooperative spirit of the franchise.

Pros

  • Shows significant potential as a high-intensity 4-player cooperative FPS roguelite.85%
  • Evokes the same sense of discovery and growth seen in the early access days of the original Deep Rock Galactic.70%
  • Strong appeal for hardcore roguelite enthusiasts who enjoy steep challenges and complex mechanics.75%
  • Solid foundation of FPS combat that compares favorably to titles like Gunfire Reborn.60%

Cons

  • Mission timers and a punishing ammo economy create a stressful experience that many find unfun.95%
  • Competitive upgrade mechanics force players to fight over resources, which actively hurts team cohesion.90%
  • The game currently feels like a stripped-down version of the original title with insufficient content for its price.85%
  • Vertical map generation and class balance issues frequently lead to frustrating gameplay scenarios.75%
  • Poor onboarding and a lack of clear tutorials make the game inaccessible for 'greenbeard' players.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly advise watching gameplay videos before purchasing to see if the roguelite shift suits your playstyle.
  • The game is in a very early state of development, with many negative reviews acknowledging that Ghost Ship Games has a history of improving titles over time.
Confidence: 80%
Based on the 396 most relevant reviewsGenerated on May 29, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
706
Peak · last 90 days
5.7K
All-time peak
42.2K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$23.99since May 20, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
35%
Last 30 days
47%
All-time positive
60%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews15.2K
Positive: 9.1K (60%)Negative: 6.1K (40%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

7h

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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