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A name used to describe random dungeon type video game [[RPG]]s, often using ASCII-like graphics. The name was coined from the eponymous 1980 computer game ''Rogue''. [[Neckbeard]]s have an inveterate fondness for these, and they are one of the few [[/v/|vidjyas]] one can mention on [[/tg/]] without generating apocalyptic nerd [[rage]].
== Typical definitions for Roguelikes ==
[[File:rogue.jpg|200px|thumb|Right| Rogue! Its the epic tale of some guy who needs to find some amulet. Why? Because ''fuck you''.]]
Roguelikes generally have minimalistic graphics, most often just using ASCII and colors to represent everything with a surprising amount of detail once you get used to it. Although the games differ greatly in scope and approach they generally have a few things in common. Levels and items are procedurally generated, usually starting unidentified so the player is forced to expend valuable resources IDing them or risk drinking poison like a retard. Combat is turn based, fast paced and brutal. Death is swift and irrevocable, and just to add insult to injury the game usually deletes your save file for good measure.

==Notable Roguelikes==
*[http://www.hexatron.com/rogue/ Rogue]
:The great granpappy of all Roguelikes. Looks like chewed over ass and plays about as well but you'd better have some motherfucking respect, this thing basically created modern gaming industry.

*[http://www.nethack.org Nethack]
:Arguably the most balanced traditional roguelike. Doesn't take itself too seriously. It's known for creating a subgenre called "hacklikes", which put a greater focus on resource management, improvisation, secret knowledge and [[Just As Planned|spectacular, bullshit zany schemes]].

*[http://en.cataclysmdda.com/ CATACLYSM: Dark Days Ahead]
:Cataclysm DDA is what happens when you take people from the Bay forums with a sizable knowlege of C++, and have them create a Sci-fi equivalent of Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode.. This game starts you off at Day-0 of '''every apocalypse imaginable''' happening at the same time. It's key features include a ''Crafting system with literally thousands of unique items'', a highly robust combat system reminiscent of Dwarf Fortress, and a vehicle creation system so robust, you can make a Life-sized LAND RAIDER in it. Don't believe me about the land raider? Here it is: [http://puu.sh/ivmGg/f64aa09215.png]

Oh, and tilesets are available, with a menu-option to enable or disable the graphics if you still prefer the feel of ASCII

*[[Dungeon Crawl]]
:Severely fun roguelike, occasionally quite imbalanced, with an insane set of classes, races, and gods. Also has one of the most diverse dungeon environments. Stone Soup version has a kickass tileset, an improved mouse-optional interface, more classes, more races, more gods, and more of generally everything. /tg/'s preferred roguelike.

*[http://doom.chaosforge.org/ Doom RL]
:It's Doom, as a Roguelike. /tg/'s current second favorite behind Stone Soup. Wickedly difficult, prepare to have your anus [[rip and tear|ripped and torn]].

*[http://www.adom.de Ancient Domains of Mystery]
:Roguelike with a stronger plot element, allegedly.

*[http://lkbm.ecritters.biz/cotw/ Castle of the Winds]
:Old-skool roguelike made in the glory days of Windows 3.1 shareware. Has a tileset. 

*[[Dwarf Fortress]]
:If you don't know what this is how did you even get here? Its got motherfucking dwarves, mining, goblin sieges, every other goddamn thing you could imagine, and a bunch you couldn't. Not strictly speaking a roguelike as much as a strategy sim but we can't stay mad at it.

*[http://redrogue.net/ Red Rogue]
:Action roguelike written in Flash, intended as a sequel to the original Rogue.  The flash file is small and you can save it locally to play without a net connection.  Open-source, and dude writes articles about his design decisions.

*[http://www.ftlgame.com/ FTL: Faster Than Light]
:Babby's first roguelike. Currently popular due to regularly being on special offer on Steam, this multiple award winning game self-describes itself as "a real time Roguelike-like IN SPESS". A good way to ease into the genre.

*The Binding Of Isaac
:A roguelike shooter by Edmund McMillend, avalaible on Steam. What it lacks in fantasy (or sci-fi) ambientation, it more than makes up for it in sheer WTFery.

*[http://www.failbettergames.com/sunless/ Sunless Sea]
:Maritime roguelike available on Steam.  Should appeal to fans of the works of [[H.P. Lovecraft]].

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