As with adventure games, it appears as though the mobile market has triggered a resurgence in the popularity of roguelikes with both developers and players. I've been stumbling over them left and ...

The roguelike genre has evolved over time, incorporating modern gameplay mechanics and morphing into sub-genres like action roguelikes. Not all turn-based roguelikes follow the traditional formula, ...

There are over 40 blood wolves around me, and they are absolutely kicking vampire ass. Those are wolves made of blood, in case you weren’t sure that’s what I meant. You’d think the vampires would be ...

Will is a writer at Game Rant - fresh out of university with a four year degree that gave them the best five years of their life. Whether its ranked, tiered, or a humble "to-do", they love a good list ...

Chris has a lifelong goal of showing off the beauty found in virtual worlds and how accessible they are for everyone. He's played games almost all of his life, competed in a few tournaments, and loves ...

Before Hades' well-deserved dominance of the roguelike genre, many tremendous and remarkable entries in the genre helped shape it to what we know and love today. Whether it's the smooth and fluid ...

The best roguelikes walk a fine line between punishing failure and rewarding perseverance. Too easy, and they lose the sense of tension that makes each run meaningful; too hard, and progress feels ...

Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...

Chris has a lifelong goal of showing off the beauty found in virtual worlds and how accessible they are for everyone. He's played games almost all of his life, competed in a few tournaments, and loves ...

If I had to crown a genre as the most popular gaming niche of the year, I’d be tempted to pick roguelikes. They’ve dominated the gaming world in 2025, with subgenres like casino roguelikes, ...

There are no checkpoints. There is no certainty. In a roguelike there is only progress, and the looming threat of losing everything. The game industry is replete with casual, easy-to-beat games. But a ...