Latest about Roguelike Games
Publisher kills a game over gen AI accusations, leading its developer to shut down while insisting it was "mistakenly accused": "Everything we built over the past 6 years, was canceled in just a few days"
News "We'd like of course to apologize to anyone who felt insulted in the heat of the moment and we thank you for raising concerns at the time"
"This award can f*** itself": Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Verso actor would rather give up Best Supporting Performer than go without "the thrill of that sweet, sweet banana" Joker in Balatro
News Give Ben Starr the banana
Megabonk dev dropped out of The Game Awards on a technicality, but now the roguelike is back with a Player's Voice nomination: "We're more back than ever"
News Player's Voice voting is now open for round one
On the Radar with Moonlighter 2 – delving beyond the early access launch of this roguelike RPG with exclusive developer access
On the Radar | Chatting with developer Digital Sun about targeting early access for Moonlighter 2, and the impact of this shopkeeper roguelike on the genre
"Many AAA titles have been exploiting players in ways that resemble the mechanics of casinos": Dev of hit roguelike slot machine says "it’s debatable" games offer a safe space for those with gambling issues
News "Dopamine mechanisms are core to fun experiences in all games"
5 games like Moonlighter 2, from roguelike adventures to superb shopkeeping
List There are lots of games like Moonlighter 2 whether you're digging its combat or its town-based trading
I love a narrative reason for roguelike loops, and Moonlighter 2 making it your literal job is one of the best
Opinion Opinion | Are jobs the ultimate roguelike? Moonlighter 2's smart excuse for its loot-grabbing loops suggest yes
Moonlighter 2’s shop system solves the age-old RPG issue of your bag being filled with useless tat
Opinion Opinion | Retail work can be hell, but there are plenty of games that teach us why the satisfying rhythms and repetitions of selling items can be heaven.
New card-based Vampire Survivors game is "hopefully the first in a series of spinoffs," but the roguelike's dev is also "working on something" related to a proper sequel
News "The idea is to take some of the core pillars behind the development of [Vampire Survivors] and to apply them to existing genres"
