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 ...
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, ...
Roguelikes have expanded beyond traditional genres, including Plinko, golf, and Poker hybrids. Games like Nubby's Number Factory and Cursed to Golf challenge and innovate the Roguelike formula. Titles ...