Roguelike games have gained significant popularity over the years and are a unique niche in the video game scene. For those unfamiliar, they're a game style that offers a thrill for players as they're ...

Roguelike games on PlayStation 5 offer challenging, unique experiences with reactive combat and endless replayability. Titles like The Light Brigade and Curse of the Dead Gods offer variety with first ...

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Roguelikes come in all shapes and sizes, from turn-based classics to modern hybrids like deck-building games. Difficulty is a key feature, but tutorials and strong communities make the experience ...

This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. Ah, the roguelike. A genre named after the 1980s game Rogue and one that I’ve tried time and time again to ...

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, ...

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