The Rogue Prince of Persia

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 16, 2026
    95
    There 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.
  2. TierraGamer
    Sep 9, 2025
    90
    The Rogue Prince of Persia delivers a truly captivating roguelike experience that integrates the beloved Ubisoft saga's parkour with a combat system that, while simple, offers significant variety, and pairs it with a highly distinctive visual design to provide an engaging experience that compels players to attempt saving Persia repeatedly.
  3. Atomix
    Aug 28, 2025
    90
    The Rogue Prince of Persia is one of the bests roguelikes out there. Evil Empire lived to the expectations after the huge success of something like Dead Cells.
  5. GameSpew
    Aug 22, 2025
    90
    Seriously slick and responsive to play, The Rogue Prince of Persia will likely win you over instantly thanks to its stylish traversal. Add to the mix some wonderful storytelling, a world that's a joy to explore and challenging (but rewarding) combat, and you have one of the best roguelike platforming games of recent years.
  6. Game8
    Aug 26, 2025
    86
    Finally coming out of early access after a year, The Rogue Prince of Persia arrives just in time to show off its vastly improved visuals, catchy music, and fluid gameplay. Oozing with style, this is a roguelite that has improved in almost all of its aspects.
  7. PSX Brasil
    Aug 28, 2025
    85
    A fresh take on a classic franchise, The Rogue Prince of Persia offers a solid and smooth roguelite experience. It won't be universally popular among players, but it has the potential to surprise those open to change.
  8. Noisy Pixel
    Aug 25, 2025
    85
    The Rogue Prince of Persia blends refined parkour mechanics with roguelite progression in a compact yet stylish experience from Evil Empire and Ubisoft. Though light on boss variety and biome diversity, its movement-first design and satisfying combat make it a standout in the genre.
  9. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 3, 2025
    80
    The movement is fluid, the combat exhilarating, and it’s great to see the Prince back in action. Meta progression works well, giving a steady sense of unlocking new abilities and rewarding starting bonuses. However, some difficulty spikes can feel downright punishing, breaking the flow of an otherwise thrilling experience.
  10. IGN Turkey
    Sep 15, 2025
    80
    Despite all these minor flaws, The Rogue Prince of Persia offers a high-quality and enjoyable experience. Staying true to its series' legacy, it breathes new life into the roguelite genre with its fluid parkour and dynamic combat mechanics.
  11. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 26, 2025
    80
    In the crowded roguelite genre, The Rogue Prince of Persia stands apart, thanks to super-smooth animation and deliriously fun free running. Whilst it never quite escapes the traps that occupants of its chosen genre often fall into, it still provides plenty of top-quality platforming fun.
  12. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 26, 2025
    70
    A well made and fun 2D Metroidvania game that despite having a sprinkling of new ideas, looks, plays, and behaves like a clone of Dead Cells.