- Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Action
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a 2D action-platformer developed by Evil Empire in collaboration with Ubisoft. The game combines fast-paced parkour movement with roguelite combat and progression systems. Players control the Prince as he battles enemies and explores procedurally generated levels filled with traps and hazards. Each run offers new weapons, upgrades, and choices that influence gameplay and replayability.
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Plot-driven, grave, earnest and unpretentious.
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PlayStation UniverseJohn-Paul JonesApr 20269.5/10There is a timeline where the developers behind Dead Cells didn't have the opportunity to use their ample talents to create a thoroughly excellent Prince of Persia. Thankfully, this is not that timeline, because in this timeline The Rogue Prince of Persia exists and isn't just a great spiritual follow-up to Dead Cells, but also one of the best Prince of Persia games to ever be released. Period.
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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelDec 20259/10The Rogue Prince of Persia stands as both an excellent and innovative entry in the long-running series and a worthy follow-up to the developer's previous work. The smooth action, gorgeous visuals, and addictive loop all come together to make for the kind of game that's tough to put down.Though skilled players may be a bit put off by the easier difficulty relative to roguelite genre standards, this is still a very easy recommendation for anyone interested in a more approachable roguelite that doesn't have a massive learning curve. Evil Empire has done a great job in crafting an impressive, approachable action game here.
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CGMagazinePhilip WatsonAug 20259/10The Rogue Prince of Persia is a platforming masterclass, and it's a must play for fans of 2D action titles, Dead Cells, and pretty much everyone else.
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IGNImran KhanJun 20247/10The Rogue Prince of Persia shows a hefty amount of promise, but it may be worth waiting until that promise develops into something more bingeable.
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GamesRadar+Joel FraneyAug 20253.5/5 starsThere's a fluidity that thrives when the environment is set up well.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Evil Empire
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Released
- August 20, 2025
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
- Time to beat
- 13 h main story
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 23 ratings.
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