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 ...

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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 ...

Top 16 Best Roguelike Games - Hades 2 Update Whether you call them Roguelikes, Roguelites, or just something similar to the 1980s dungeon crawler Rogue, this genre has a hotly contested definition, ...

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 ...

Uncover over 100 unique chips that can dramatically shift the course of your run. Stack multipliers, spawn coins with extra points, or simply shake the machine when you’re running dry. Apply special ...

Balancing a game’s difficulty, especially one that’s meant to challenge the player, presents its own challenge for developers. Sometimes, the final game ends up being easier than some developers ...

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 ...