I’ve got a soft spot for Roguelikes, games that randomize a large part, if not all, of the gameplay. My current favorite is Wayward Souls, which combines the look of classic 16-bit action RPGs like Secret of Mana, with randomized dungeons. Pick a class, there are several and more coming as you complete parts of the game, and fight through the floors. Each class is represented by a character who’s got a story, albeit a paper thin one, and requires different play styles due to various forms of attack and defense. Throughout the dungeons you’ll tweak this even more by using the forge and thus getting new or revamped abilities.

The controls are impressive for a touchscreen game that can get fairly frantic at times. Swipe and hold with your left thumb for moving, and tap or swipe up or down with your right to do various forms of attacks. It’s simple and well executed, but I still can’t help but hope that the promised update that brings support for MFi controllers (related: MFi controller review) is around the corner. This is a game I want to play with my Steelseries Stratus, although that’s not stopping me from almost daily sessions on the iPad mini.

Wayward Souls have already gotten major updates, and with each one the price of the game’s going up. That’s a novel approach, one I approve of, so be sure to pick the game up soon to save $1 until the next update drops. This one’s a keeper, with tons of gameplay already, and more to come.