Out of the myriad of roguelikes in the gaming world, Balatro is one of the most popular – and with good reason. Thankfully for folks who enjoy its moreish, looping gameplay style, other roguelikes on ...

Roguelike games continue to be a favorite among indie developers looking for their first breakout hit and AAA developers looking to pack in an extra layer of excitement to their next big title. It's ...

Hellreaper is a new roguelike action platformer from developer Awesome Games Studio. In it, you play a former angel who is now the Hellreaper, aka a "mystical executioner sent to cull Hell's endless ...

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This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. The definition of "roguelike" is one of those topics of conversation that will keep die-hard fans debating ...

Slay the Spire, Monster Train, Balatro, and Griftlands have all proved just how compelling it can be for a game to combine deckbuilding and roguelike design. Cardstronaut looks to follow suit, taking ...

Fight together. Die together. Repeat. You and your friend just crash-landed on an alien planet harboring a secret source of powerful magic. All of reality is on the verge of collapse, and two magical ...

While 2021’s Lost in Random was far from a roguelike, the team behind the adventure game always knew its zany world and dice-based gameplay would be a great fit for the fast-paced, combat-focused ...

Daniel has been playing games for entirely too many years, with his Steam library currently numbering nearly 750 games and counting. When he's not working or watching anime, he's either playing or ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

The Death Spiral, a cursed realm trapping warriors in endless cycles of battle, death and rebirth. A Traveler, damned to this ruinous cycle, whose only goal is to fight and escape. The catch? You’ll ...

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 ...