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Mar 16, 2024 · If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a seasoned developer) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre. A complete list of articles is available, but here are some to get you started:
Recently Updated Roguelikes - RogueBasin
Oct 10, 2024 · Roguelike games updated or released in the last 12 months. When adding a new game to this list, make sure to keep it in alphabetical order.
Rgrd - RogueBasin
Jun 19, 2021 · This USENET newsgroup used to be the operation center for the roguelike world for all of the 90's and 00's decade. All along this time, you would find a very active and friendly group dedicated to the development of roguelike games and the discussion of ground-breaking ideas for new projects.
Roguelike Dev FAQ - RogueBasin
Jun 22, 2021 · In a roguelike, you want as much randomness and variety as possible (you may also want to make walkthroughs impossible to create), so you need to generate the dungeon randomly during gameplay. There are many algorithms that will generate a dungeon.
IRDC 2008 - RogueBasin
Feb 1, 2022 · Developers discuss their interpretations of what a roguelike is, leading to the Berlin Interpretation
7DRL Challenge 2016 - RogueBasin
Apr 16, 2017 · The 2016 Seven Day Roguelike Challenge invited developers to produce a complete roguelike game in seven short days. It was be held 5th to 13th March 2016, with players choosing a 7-day window within those dates.
Dungeon-Building Algorithm - RogueBasin
Jun 26, 2014 · In this article, I've documented the technique that I am developing for use in my own little roguelike called Tyrant. I doubt it's a truly original idea, but I have never seen this exact algorithm used for creating dungeons before.
ADOM - RogueBasin
Jan 29, 2019 · Its main features are its detailed storyline and its undisclosed source code, both of which are unusual in the Roguelike world.
Cataclysm - RogueBasin
Jan 8, 2023 · A forum for the game exists where you can find news about the latest updates, new Windows executables, and various tips there. Source is updated on a near-daily basis, so be sure to update your copy regularly.
Lost Cavern - RogueBasin
Aug 5, 2023 · Lost Cavern is an open-source turn-based sci-fi RogueLike where the player is the only survivor of a space expedition and has to go deeper and deeper inside a cavern exploited by a galactic corporation.